Obituaries

Aug 23, 2024

Mrs. Lillie Jane (Murphy) Thomas, 92, of 17351 Garland Hwy., Garland, NC, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at her residence.

Lillie was born on June 06, 1932, in Sampson County, to the late: Paul Murphy and Mary Newton Murphy. In addition to her parents, Lillie is preceded in death by her husband: James Luther Thomas, and her daughter: Nancy...

Aug 16, 2024

Mrs. Barbara J. Peterson, of 8040 NC Hwy 210 W, Garland, NC, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at her residence. 

Barbara was born, March 02, 1945 in Bladen Co. the daughter of the late Johnnie Johnson and Annie Mae Smith Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband Reverend Edwin Odell Peterson, three brothers, Bobby Johnson, Paul “Moody”...

Aug 16, 2024

On Friday, August 16, 2024, Pearl Owens answered the soft and tender voice, and slipped peacefully into the hands of God. She was born on December 24, 1933, in Sampson County to the late: Web and Lillie Mae Melvin. 

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Sam’s Spring AME Zion Church, 1964 Old...

Aug 16, 2024

Mrs. Mariah Mae Fennell Sellars, 93, of 1619 Tomahawk Hwy, Harrells, NC, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at her residence.

Mariah was born October 07, 1930, in Sampson County to the late James C. & Ada Newton Fennell. In addition to her parents, Mariah is preceded in death by her husband: Willie Ras Sellars, and her son: Willie Ray...

Aug 13, 2024

Ms. Nicole Monique Owens, 52, of 2322 Old US 701 Hwy, Clinton NC, passed away on August 13, 2024, at UNC Chapel Hill. Nicole was born in Brooklyn, NY to Gloristeen Owens and the late Louis Sumpter. She is preceded in death by grandmother: Hazel Treadwell, brother: Christopher Owens, nephew: Joe Ravenell, great aunt: Helen Vann, and Harold Underwood. 

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Aug 5, 2024

Mrs. Mary Irene Fennell Clark, 64, of 1866 Tomahawk Hwy., Harrells, NC, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at her residence.

Mary was born September 27, 1959, in Sampson County, to the late Willie Fennell & Macy Cromartie Fennell. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her son: Kareem Fennell, and one sister: Carolyn Robinson.

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Aug 2, 2024

Ms. Hattie "Retha" LaRetha Owens, 92, of 1756 Claudes Drag Road, Roseboro, NC, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Southwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clinton.

Retha was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Charlie Owens and Elbert Owens, great-nephew Theodore Owens and foster nephew Reginald Blackmon.

Retha was a member of Sam Springs A.M.E. Zion Church where...

Jul 30, 2024

Barry Connell Jacobs Sr., 66, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC.

Barry was born on August 02, 1957, in Brooklyn, NY to the late: Charlie Robinson Jr. & Charlie Mae Jacobs Boykin. In addition to his parents, Barry is preceded in death by one sister: Glinda Faye West.

A Funeral Service will be...

Jul 30, 2024

Mr. Thomas Lee “TL” Ruffin, Jr., 77, of 13885 US Hwy. 701 N., Garland, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Sampson County.

Thomas was born July 05, 1947, in Sampson County, to the late: Thomas Lee Ruffin & Hazel Strickland Ruffin. TL enjoyed a long career as a Truck Driver. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...

Jul 29, 2024

Mr. R. B. Carter, 91, of 12154 Old Mintz Hwy, Garland, NC, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Southwood Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, NC.

R. B. was born May 30, 1933, in Sampson County to the late: Sylvester and Fannie Norris Carter. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife: Alice...

Jul 24, 2024

Ms. Trudy Ann Micke, 73, of White Lake, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Services are provided by Carter Funeral Home of Garland. www.carterfh.com

Jul 16, 2024

Portia Faith McKoy (Pip), age 79, of Garland, NC, was born March 30, 1945,to the late Alexander McKoy & Josephine Boone McKoy. She departed this life at home on July 16, 2024, in Garland, NC. She grew up in the Garland Community area and attended the Old Garland Colored School and the Clear Run School. She became a member of...

Jul 7, 2024

Ms. Karen Deloris Schadt, 71, of 214 Lanefield Road, Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, July 07, 2024, at Warsaw Health & Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw.

Karen was born February 26, 1953, in New Hanover County to the late Russell H. Sykes and Margie Britt Sykes. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Arrangements will...

Jul 6, 2024

Danny D. Long, age 63, of Avon, Ohio, formerly of Garland, entered into rest on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at St. John Westshore University Hospital in Westlake.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Bobby & Joyce Cannon Long and daughter: Sarah Long. He was employed with First Energy for over 35 years, retiring in 2020....

Jun 23, 2024

Mr. Christopher Lance Dixon, 34, and infant son, Jason Alex Dixon, 9 months, of 2369 Susie Sandhill Road, Garland, NC, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Lance was born June 15, 1990, in Columbus County to Renee (Dixon) Macrellis and Rudy Lee Carter.

Jason was born September 05, 2023, in...

Jun 14, 2024

Benjamin, 31, passed away on June 14 in Austin, Texas. He was born on May 25, 1993 in Elizabethtown, NC. He is survived by his parents Susie Bowen Kretzschmar and Allan Cole, his step-dad Lutz, his step-mom Michelle, his brothers Chris, Sam, and Max, his step-brother Zach, and his step-sisters Emma and Zoë, his grandmother Betty Butler Cole, and grandparents...

May 26, 2024

Mr. Edward Junious Autry, 82, of 9397 US Highway 701 N., Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at his residence.

Edward was born on February 17, 1942, in Bladen County to the late Daniel Wilson Fletcher Autry & Elizabeth Ann Bodeaux Autry.  In addition to his parents, Edward is preceded in death by two sisters:...

May 25, 2024

Mr. Anthony Paul Petrilli of Wilmington, North Carolina was born on July 20, 1933, in Kings, NY, and passed away on May 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, North Carolina, completing his journey of 90 years.

Tony was the youngest of his siblings. He was born to Italian...

May 19, 2024

Ms. Amanda Raye Medlin Isenhour, 42, of 1952 Bull St., Garland, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Amanda was born on October 22, 1981, in St. Lucie County, FL, to Sandi Arnold Freeman & Hubert A. Medlin, Sr. Amanda followed in her mother’s foot steps, and was a wonderful floral designer. Amanda is preceded in...

May 19, 2024

Mr. Julius Albert Rackley, Sr., 89, of 175 Scrub Oak Road, Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Angel House Hospice Center in Whiteville.

Services are provided by Carter Funeral Home of Garland. www.carterfh.com