Obituaries

Feb 16, 2024

Mr. James Wyman Faircloth, 68, of 4259 NC Hwy. 210 West, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.

Mr. Faircloth was born June 06, 1955, in Sampson Co. North Carolina, the son of the late William Faircloth and Ruth Hairr Faircloth.  He was preceded in death by a...

Feb 12, 2024

John Lite Owens, was born December 28, 1955, to the late, Marvin and Bessie Owens. He departed this life on February 12, 2024.

Preceded in death by his parents, oldest grandson: Christopher A. Wright, brothers: Jimmy, Harry, Douglas, Daniel, and Arthur, sisters: Mimi Gail, Sandra, Carolyn, Betty, Sennie, and Cathy.

A Funeral Service will be...

Feb 8, 2024

Irene ”Peggy” Hope McKee Nye, passed away on February 8, 2024, in Elizabethtown, NC.  She was married to her husband Rep. Edd Nye for 69 years. She is survived by Edd Nye their three children Shannon Nye King ( Lynn Grey ) Eddie Nye ( Sharon ) and Allison Nye, and her grandchildren Kathryn King Edge ( Marc )...

Feb 8, 2024

Ms. Kelly Jean Cain Spell, 55, of 95 East 3rd St., Garland, passed away on Thursday, February 08, 2024, at NHRMC in Wilmington.

Kelly was born on January 24, 1969, in Sampson County to Peggy Carter and Harold Cain.

A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Garland...

Feb 4, 2024

Mr. Conestine DeVane, 73, of 2406 Ivanhoe Road, Ivanhoe, passed away on Sunday, February 04, 2024, at UNC Chapel Hill, in Chapel Hill, NC.

Conestine was born on November 08, 1950, to Louise Mae Carr and James E. DeVane in Sampson County. In addition to his parents, Conestine is preceded in death by his son: Conestine DeVane,...

Feb 3, 2024

Mr. Samuel Richard Powell, 64, of 154 Emery Lane, Clinton, NC, passed away on Saturday, February 03, 2024, at the Elizabethtown Nursing Center in Elizabethtown, NC.

Samuel was born October 10, 1959, in Sampson County, to the late Gerald F. Powell and his wife, Roberta Lou Brown Powell. Samuel worked for many years as a Heavy Equipment...

Jan 26, 2024

Mr. John Michael Dagenhart, 70, of 6511 Tomahawk Hwy., Harrells, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Angel House Hospice Care Center of the Lower Cape Fear, in Whiteville.

John was born on January 05, 1954, in Iredell County, NC. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Melvin Dagenhart and his wife, Mary Kathryn...

Jan 25, 2024

Marceline Herring passed away on January 25th surrounded by her loving family.  Marceline was born May 31, 1933 to Silas Egbert and Hattie Hoffman Howell in Garland, NC.  She attended school in Garland and married her true love, Robert Thomas Herring, of Tomahawk, NC in 1951.  They remained married for almost 50 years.  Marcie cared for her husband devotedly...

Jan 22, 2024

Mr. Delbert Smith, 82, of 4483 Bull St., Garland, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown.

Delbert was born December 19, 1941, in Bladen County to the late Willis N. Smith and his wife Ruby Lee Rich Smith. In addition to his parents, Delbert is preceded in death by his wife:...

Jan 18, 2024

Ms. Elizabeth Ann (Tatum) Sanders, 60, of 9972 Old Fayetteville Road, Elizabethtown, NC, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, in Bladen County.

Elizabeth was born on January 25, 1963, to Glaspie Bennett Tatum and his wife Dorothy Merritt Tatum. She is preceded in death by one daughter: Bristle Edge.

A Graveside Service will be...

Jan 13, 2024

Mrs. Jo Ann Collins, 56, of 224 Robin Dr. Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Jo Ann was born January 13, 1967, in Hampton City County, VA, to the late: Dreyfus O. Jackson and his wife, Ida Mae Cain Jackson.

A Graveside Service will be held at...

Jan 8, 2024

Linda Jan Lee Poe, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 08, 2024, in Bladen County, NC. She was born on November 24, 1948, in Robeson County, NC.

Linda’s greatest passion in life was her family, and she cherished every moment spent with them. Linda found joy in playing bingo, where she would...

Dec 31, 2023

Lottie M. Fowler was born April 2, 1938, to the late David and Ella McNeil. She heard the Master’s Call on December 31, 2023, surrounded by family. There she transitioned from labor to reward.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her son Ralph Terry McNeil, and her brother William T. Merritt. Lottie Mae...

Dec 29, 2023

Mrs. Edna “Babe Ruth” Butler Morris, 78, of 990 Parkersburg Road, Garland, NC, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

Edna was born February 27, 1945, in Sampson County to the late John Homer Butler, Sr. and his wife Grace Cheshire Butler. In addition to her parents, Edna...

Dec 28, 2023

Juanita lived a life of excellence and distinction, steeped in love for her family and marked by an unwavering dedication to her career.

Born on April 20, 1952, to Bertha Mae Armwood and Edward Stanley Treadwell, Juanita (more affectionately known as Nita) was the sixth of twelve siblings, renowned as one of the most vibrant and outgoing...

Dec 28, 2023

Mr. Ronald Dwayne Kersey, 51, of 1685 Bull St., Garland, NC, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

Ronald was born November 27, 1972, in Sampson County to Douglas Kersey and his wife, Mary Alean Smith Kersey.

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 04, 2024, at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery,...

Dec 24, 2023

Mr. Prentiss “Junebug” Waddell Johnson, Jr., of 383 Bland School Road, Harrells, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at his residence surrounded by loved ones.

Prentiss was born January 11, 1955, in Sampson County, to the late Prentiss Johnson, Sr., and his wife Azra Fennell Johnson. Prentiss was a proud Army Veteran, and was also a...

Dec 23, 2023

Mr. Terry Lee Peterson, 58, of 2783 Hayes Chapel Road, Rose Hill, NC, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Wake Med Raleigh Campus, in Raleigh, NC.

Terry was born February 15, 1965, in Sampson County to Percy Peterson and his wife, Barbara Anders Peterson. Terry was an Information Technology Specialist with Smithfield for 30 years. He...

Dec 21, 2023

Mrs. Mary Lois Melvin Herring, 92, of 7215 Tomahawk Hwy, Harrells, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, in Harrells.

Mary was born April 25, 1931, in Cumberland County to the late Rommie and Lougannie Owens Melvin. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her beloved husband: William Junior Herring, one son: Dwight...

Dec 18, 2023

Mr. Charles Wayne Scott, 62, of 804 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, in Fayetteville.

Charles was born October 03, 1961, to the late Ernest Scott and his wife Lila Bell Davis Scott.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Services are provided...