Obituaries

Aug 1, 2023

Timothy Wayne Pate, age 52, of Parkersburg passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. He was born on December 19, 1970, in Sampson County.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Felton and Margarete Pate as well as his maternal grandparents, Luther and Nannie Bell Smith. In...

Jul 31, 2023

Mrs. Ina Mae Hilton Moore, 94, of 3205 Stoneyford Court, Raleigh, NC formerly of Garland, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Lawndale Manor Assisted Living in Garner, NC.

Ina was born September 29, 1928, in South Carolina to the late Ezekiel Hilton and his wife Ruth. In addition to her parents,...

Jul 15, 2023

Mrs. Cynthia “Cindy” Denise Johnson, 60, of Castle Hayne, NC, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

Mrs. Johnson was born February 09, 1963, in Columbus County, Whiteville, NC.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Eva M. Ward, and sister, Gloria M. Ward.

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Jul 13, 2023

Ms. Lois Maryland Hayes, 78, of 8443 Ivanhoe Road, Harrells, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Whiteville.

Lois was born March 04, 1945, in Sampson County, to the late Lester Dale Hayes and his wife Bessie Murphy Hayes.  In addition to her parents, Lois is...

Jul 7, 2023

On July 07, 2023, our beloved Mother, Grandmother & friend, Ms. Ethel Mae Howard Tatum, went home to be with the Lord.

She was a graduate of Clear Run High School and worked in the food service industry.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband: Duet Tatum, son: Lenburg Underwood Jr., and siblings....

Jul 3, 2023

Mr. Preston Earl Robinson, 71, of 139 N. Jefferson Street, Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Garland, NC, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at his residence.

Preston was born January 12, 1952, in Garland, NC, the son of the late Marshall Robinson and Bonnie Bell Robinson. Preston was preceded in death by three brothers: Eddie Robinson; Marshall...

Jul 1, 2023

Mr. Stanley Earl Chestang, 70, 18 Angela Lane, Clinton, passed away on Saturday, July 01, 2023, at Johnston Health, in Clayton, NC.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Garland Freewill Baptist Church in Garland.

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

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Jul 1, 2023

Mr. William Leslie Smith, 73, of 1676 Green Sea Rd. Garland, NC, passed away on Saturday, July 01, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Smith was born September 22, 1949, in Bladen Co. North Carolina, the son of the late David Jessup Smith and Rossie Allen Pate Smith. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by two brothers, Franklin...

Jun 24, 2023

Mrs. Nancy Jane Thomas Skinner, 72, of 41 Powell Ave., Garland, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Highsmith Rainey Hospital in Fayetteville, NC.

Nancy was born September 08, 1950, in Sampson County to James Luther Thomas and his wife Lillie Murphy Thomas. Nancy worked for many years as a CNA, in the healthcare industry....

Jun 23, 2023

Ms. Clide Robinson Simmons, 91, of 291 Henry Lane, Ivanhoe, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington.

Clide was born November 06, 1931, in Sampson County, the daughter of the late Clide Robinson and Sally Carr Robinson.  She was preceded in death by a daughter: Elnora Simmons. She was a...

Jun 6, 2023

Mr. Teddy Earl Cain, 75, of 14608 Bridle Trace Lane, Pineville, formerly of Garland, passed away on Tuesday, June 06, 2023, at Atrium Health Mercy of Carolina’s Medical Center, Charlotte.

Teddy was born September 16, 1947, in Sampson Co. the son of the late Adrain Cain and his wife Annie Lou Strickland Cain.  He served the Garland...

May 27, 2023

Franklin Albert Carroll, born to James and Eula Mae Carroll on January 24, 1943, bid farewell to this world on May 27, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Franklin married Sharon Kaye Freel on July 25, 1962, and their union was blessed with two...

May 23, 2023

Mrs. Pamela “Pam” Kay Faucette Elliott, 58, of 19 Jennifer St., White Lake, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at UNC-Chapel Hill, NC.

Pam was born January 19, 1965, in New Hanover County to the late Henry T. Faucette and Catherine Eugenia Caison Faucette. In addition to her parents, Pam is preceded in death by her...

May 17, 2023

James Ronald Hill (affectionately) known as “Jimmy” was the first-born and only son of James Warren (J.W.) and Louise Crenshaw Hill on Tuesday, September 14, 1943.  He was later joined by sisters, Betty, Carlotta, Beverly, and Winifred Kay.  Jimmy grew up in the agricultural community of Garland helping his Daddy and uncles with hog killings, cropping tobacco, and all...

May 7, 2023

Mr.  Purdie Shaw, 67, of 84 Ollie Shaw Road, Harrells, passed away on Sunday, May 07, 2023, at CFVMC in Fayetteville.

Purdie was born February 27, 1956, in Bladen County to the late Ollie & Annie Highsmith Shaw. In addition to his parents, Purdie is preceded in death by one brother: Ollie B. Shaw.

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May 7, 2023

Mr. Harry “Bud” Lee Mainor II, 73, of 23050 US Hwy 421, Willard, passed away on Sunday, May 07, 2023, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

Bud was born January 08, 1950, in Sampson County to the late Harry Lee Mainor Sr. and his wife Juanitia Herring Mainor. In addition to his parents, Bud is preceded in...

Apr 27, 2023

Mrs. Roberta Alyce Northern, 76, of 4020 Scronce Road, Harrells, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Wilmington Care Center in Wilmington.

Roberta was born October 30, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late John Wesley Maloy and his wife Margaret Vermell Taylor Maloy.

A memorial will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday,...

Apr 23, 2023

Mr. Johnnie “Jimmy” James Moore, Sr., 79, of 423 Longview Lake Rd., Garland, passed away, Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his residence.

Jimmy was born June 17, 1943, in Sampson County, to the late Lawyer Moore and his wife Mary Lilla Moore. In addition to his parents, Jimmy is preceded in death by his beloved wife: Jeanette...

Apr 19, 2023

Mr. Robert Clayton Dabbs, 60, of 643 W. 2nd St., Garland, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton.

Robert was born April 02, 1963, in Bladen County to the late Robert David Dabbs and his wife Daisy Ray Smith Dabbs. In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death...

Apr 14, 2023

Willie Joseph Faison was born February 23, 1930, to the late Robert (Bob) James Faison, Sr., and his wife Genaro Faison, in Duplin County, NC. He entered into his rest on Friday, April 14, 2023, at home in Ingold, NC. “Willie” to some and “Joe” to some, was loved by those who knew him. He will be truly missed...