Obituaries

Sep 10, 2022

John L. Foss, 75, of 309 Lisbon Bridge Rd., Garland, went to be with the Lord with his family around him on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

John was born March 21, 1947, in Orleans County, NY, to the late Leo (Bud) & Elizabeth Foss. John worked at Eastman Kodak up until he retired and soon afterward moved...

Sep 9, 2022

Mrs. Dorether Washington Lesane, 87, 616 North Chapel St., St. Pauls, passed away on Friday, September 09, 2022, at Duke Regional Medical Center in Durham, NC.

Dorether was born March 09, 1935, in Bladen County to the late Armie Washington Sr. and wife Beatrice Long Washington. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Sep 5, 2022

Mr. James Lonnie Davis, 75, of 309 Kenneth Carter Rd., Clinton, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC.

James was born September 05, 1947, in New Hanover County to the late Lonnie and Ruth Davis. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-sister: Virginia...

Aug 29, 2022

Alberta Newkirk Layman, born, on April 20, 1923, died Monday, August 29, 2022, at her residence. Throughout her life, Alberta knew much pain and disappointment. She worked hard and she suffered loss: Her mother, father, four sisters, and two brothers, and in the last year, she endured much in her illness. But she was also blessed with a loving...

Aug 19, 2022

Precious baby Maisie Jeann Reign Lewis was called to heaven on Friday, August 19, 2022. The Austin & Sabrina Lewis family wishes to thank you for your continued prayers and support during this difficult time. She was a beautiful, perfect baby who will always live on in our hearts.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00...

Aug 16, 2022

Mr. Shawn Herring was born on August 13, 1966, in Clinton, NC to Marlene Kerr DeVane Herring and the late William Jay Herring.  He departed this life on July 12, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Crosby, brother, Cecil, sisters, Lorraine, and Margaret, Uncle Roy, and Aunt Byrd.

Shawn attended school in Sampson...

Aug 14, 2022

Mrs. Willarise Hairr Powell, 76, of 85 Birdie Lane, Garland, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro.

Willarise was born October 16, 1945, in Sampson County to the late Junior & Elouise New Hairr. She enjoyed working for many years as a CNA in the Health Care Industry. In addition to...

Aug 10, 2022

On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, God in His Infinite Wisdom called an Angel home.   Victor Lloyd Parker was born on April 26, 1965 in Clinton, NC.  He was raised in Garland and accepted Christ as his personal savior at the age of 10. Victor joined Garland First Baptist Church and considered Garland First Baptist Church his church...

Aug 7, 2022

Mr. Clarence A. Dowless, 71, of 2105 NC Hwy 210 W., Garland, passed away on Sunday, August 07, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Clarence was born July 25, 1951, in Bladen County, to the late John H. Dowless and wife Betty Horne Dowless. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...

Aug 5, 2022

Mrs. Eunice Barnes Mote, 96, of 2465 Mote Rd., Harrells, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Mary Gran Nursing Center in Clinton, NC.

Mrs. Mote was born October 23, 1925, the daughter of the late Cleveland Barnes and Mattie Tatum Barnes.  She was preceded in death by her husband: Henry R. Mote, daughter: Linda Faye...

Aug 4, 2022

Mr. Lucian Highsmith, Jr., 68, of 7020 Wildcat Road, Harrells, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC.

Lucian was born on February 08, 1954, to the late Isaiah and Annie Mae Highsmith. Lucian attended the Bladen County school system and became a construction worker and a superintendent for over...

Aug 1, 2022

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Kraus, 76, of 5 Eighth St., White Lake, passed away on Monday, August 01, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Mary was born May 03, 1946, in Gadsden Alabama to the late Malcomb Thompson and wife Mary Doherty Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jul 28, 2022

Mr. Thurl “Mickey” Gordon Morris, 81, of 990 Parkersburg Road, Garland, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Morris was born July 19, 1941, in Clay County, West Virginia the son of the late Clarence Morris and Pansy Morris. He was preceded in death by his sister, Thelma Drennen.   Mr. Morris was the...

Jul 27, 2022

Ms. Clyde Helen Vann, 95, of 244 North Parkersburg Ave., Garland, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Raeford.

Clyde was born February 26, 1927, in Sampson County to the late James Underwood and wife Vada Bryant Underwood. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband: Livie Vann Jr., two daughters:...

Jul 25, 2022

Mr. Larry Merritt, 70, of 9855 Old Fayetteville Rd, Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Larry was born January 26, 1952, in Robeson County to the late Charlie Merritt and wife Mary Hodge Merritt. In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by two brothers:...

Jul 3, 2022

Ms. Margaret Ruth Highsmith Haire, was born July 04, 1954, in Bladen County, NC, to the late Wade and Ida Lee Highsmith. She departed this life on Sunday, July 03, 2022, at her residence.

Margaret received her education at Bladen County Schools. Margaret moved to Philadelphia, PA in her young adult life. She had a...

Jul 2, 2022

Dennis Wayne Hixson, 65, of 6511 Tomahawk Hwy., Harrells, NC, went gently on July 02, 2022, at home.

Born February 05, 1957, in Douglas County, Omaha, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents Dana and Nellie Hixson, as well as a sister, Melinda deceased at birth, and the son of his heart, Robert McCloud Jr....

Jun 22, 2022

Mr. Rodrick "Ron" LaShaun Beatty, 39, of 910 Bland School Road, Harrells, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington.

Mr. Beatty was born June 09, 1983, in New Hanover Co. N.C.  He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Rayford Beatty, and step-father, Charlie Spencer, grandmothers, Loretta Daniels Herring...

Jun 21, 2022

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing. II Timothy 4:7-8

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Jun 20, 2022

Stephen Matthew Gatyas, III, 54, of Leland, NC, and formerly of Wilmington, NC, and Phoenix, AZ, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen M. Gatyas, Jr., Peggy Davis, and James “Bo” Davis.

Stephen is survived by three sisters, Caro...