Obituaries

Oct 17, 2023

Mrs. Lillie Elorna Johnson Boykin, 90, of 2836 Old Fayetteville Road, Garland, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at (BCN) Elizabethtown Nursing Center, in Elizabethtown.

Lillie was born August 31, 1933, in Bladen County to the late John and Nolia Johnson. In addition to her parents, Lillie is preceded in death by her siblings: Leonard Johnson,...

Oct 16, 2023

Mr. James “Buck” Edgar Wilkes, Jr., 74, of 3800 Lamb Road, Garland, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at his residence surrounded by loved ones.

Buck was born May 16, 1949, in Bladen County, to the late James Edgar and his wife Lula Marie Wilkes. Buck enjoyed a long career in Retail Sales for the Sampson...

Oct 15, 2023

Mr. William “Billy” Hilton Evans, 62, of 1107 Carthage St., Sanford, formerly of Harrells, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Sanford Senior Living in Sanford.

Billy was born July 20, 1961, in Sampson County, to the late Claud Dewey Evans and his wife Sarah Hilton Evans. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in...

Oct 9, 2023

Ms. Ethel Jane Havice Ramsden 72, of 77 Aquamarine Drive, Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Ethel was born on November 29, 1950, in Lancaster County, PA, to the late James Carl and Dolores Jean Havice. In addition to her parents, Ethel is preceded in death by...

Oct 4, 2023

Mr. Edward “Pete” Henry Robinson, 80, of 270 Jumping Run Road, Ivanhoe, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at UNC Rex Hospital in Holly Springs.

Pete was born January 04, 1943, in Sampson County to the late Walter Imes and his wife Mildred Robinson Imes. Pete enjoyed a long career as a Truck Driver in the...

Sep 28, 2023

Mrs. Janice Jane Norris Bordeaux, 81, of 13905 US 701 N., Garland, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Bladen Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, in Elizabethtown, NC.

Janice was born on February 07, 1942, in Sampson County, to the late Gaddie Norris and his wife Nettie Smith Norris. In addition to her parents,...

Sep 27, 2023

Mr. Antonio Jiminez-Domingo, 23, of 365 Smith Road, Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in Erwin.

Arrangements will be at the convenience of the family.

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

Sep 27, 2023

Mr. Donny Demonte Kemp, 44, of 2535 Hwy 242 N, Elizabethtown, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, in Fayetteville.

Donny was born February 15, 1979, in Robeson County to Vickie Gail Kemp and Frank Wadell McAllister.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM,  Sunday, October 08,...

Sep 22, 2023

Mr. Harold Wayne Mote, of 8921 Carolina Circle, Avon, IN, formerly of Harrells, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at his residence.

Wayne was born February 19, 1953, in Sampson County, to the late Ernest Mote and his wife Annie Merritt Mote. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters: Marjorie...

Sep 19, 2023

Mrs. Michelle Tedder, 53, of 8078 Hwy 242 N., Elizabethtown, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, in Fayetteville.

Michelle was born March 30, 1970, in Richmond County, NC, to Jimmy Bishop and Wanda Leviner Heintz. Michelle was preceded in death by her father: Jimmy Bishop, and one grandson: Colton Ferrara....

Sep 19, 2023

Mrs. Vivian Lee (Smith) Norris, 78, of 217 West. 2nd St., Garland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, at her residence.

Vivian was born June 20, 1945, in Sampson County, to the late Beza Smith and his wife, Leonia Carter Smith. In addition to her parents, Vivian is...

Sep 14, 2023

Mrs. Alice McCullen Carter, of 12154 Old Mintz Hwy., Garland, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Southwood Nursing Center in Clinton.

Alice was born April 23, 1933, in Sampson County to the late James Henry McCullen and Eva Cotton McCullen.  Alice enjoyed a long career as a Teacher Assistant in the Public School System. In...

Sep 11, 2023

Mr. Willmon H. Tillmon, Jr., known to many simply as “Jr.” was born in Georgiana, Alabama on December 16th, 1947, to the late Wilmon H. Tillmon, Sr. and Flora Mixon Tillmon.  He was the youngest of nine siblings. He is survived by Bernice McDaniel, Mable Grigsby, Elvie T. Lee, and Willie Mae Stoverall.

He was preceded in...

Sep 8, 2023

Ms. Sandra Bailey, 62, of 1045 Gibbs Road, Garland, passed away on Friday, September 08, 2023, at Camellia Gardens Center in Henderson.

Sandra was born September 02, 1961, in Sampson County to Nathaniel and Mittie Belle Bailey. She is preceded in death by her father: Nathaniel Bailey, and one brother: Bobby Bailey.

A funeral service...

Sep 5, 2023

Mr. Larry Ashley Edwards, 68, of 10234 Hwy 41 E., Harrells, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 05, 2023, at his residence.

Larry was born May 05, 1955, in Robeson County, to the late Jimmy and Ada Edwards. Larry worked for many years as a Factory Worker with Danaher Industries.

A Memorial Service will be held...

Sep 4, 2023

Mrs. Agnes Cecilia Nixon Sparrock, 76, of 488 Hagar Murphy Road, Rose Hill, passed away on Monday, September 04, 2023, at her residence.

Agnes was born November 20, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY to the late James and Della Nixon. In addition to her parents, Agnes is preceded in death by her husband: Arnold Sparrock, Sr., and one...

Aug 27, 2023

Mr. Alexander Murphy, Sr. was born on June 06, 1941, to the late Tomie and Willie Carol Murphy. He departed this life on August 27, 202 at Wake Med Center in Raleigh, NC. In addition to his parents, Alexander is preceded in death by two brothers: Neil Murphy; and John Thomas Murphy. Alexander served Garland for many years as...

Aug 24, 2023

Ms. Vanessa Hargrove Stokes, 56, of 105 W. North St., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Duke-Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh.

Vanessa was born October 15, 1966, in Sampson County to the late David Hargrove, Jr. and his wife Darlene McLymore Hargrove. Vanessa enjoyed serving the community as a CNA in the...

Aug 13, 2023

Mrs. Hazel Jane Underwood Treadwell, 91, of 2322 Old US Hwy. 701, (Ingold Community), Clinton, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at her residence.

Hazel was born April 20, 1932, in Sampson County to the late James Underwood and his wife, Vada Bryant Underwood. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Aug 7, 2023

Mr. Robert Dale Eldred, 62, of 6511 Tomahawk Hwy, Harrells, passed away on Monday, August 07, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Wilmington.

Robert was born August 20, 1960, in Mecosta County, MI, to the late Leonard Milen Eldred and his wife, Ella Lavina Esch Eldred. Robert was a carpenter and worked for many years...