Obituaries

Oct 20, 2026

Mr. Morrell J. Pridgen , 71, of Greensboro, formerly of Clinton, NC passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Carolinas Atrium Medical Center, Charlotte, NC.

The funeral will be held at 12 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2026 at Lisbon Street Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Thaddeus L. Godwin, Sr. officiating.

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Oct 19, 2026

Mr. William "Billy" Watkins , 77, of Clinton, NC passed away Monday, October 19, 2026, at Southwood Nursing Center, Clinton, NC.

Funeral service will be held at 1pm, Wednesday, October 28, 2028 at Worley Funeral Home, Minister Timothy D. Wilson, eulogist.

Interment at McCalop Cemetery, Turkey, NC.

Mr. Watkins is survived...

Oct 17, 2026

Elder Elaine Mathis , 72, of 215 South Rose Lane, Clinton, NC, peacefully transitioned from this earthly life on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at her home.

A devoted woman of faith, Elder Mathis has completed her earthly journey and entered into eternal rest. Though her earthly presence will be deeply missed, her legacy of faith...

Oct 11, 2026

Ms. Sallie Seabrook , 99 , of 3609 Bond St., Raleigh, NC, formerly of Clinton, NC passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Worley Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton, NC

The interment will follow in Sandhill Cemetery.

Ms....

Oct 11, 2026

Mrs. Gennie M. Owens , 83, of 173 Livingston Lane, Clinton, NC passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026 at home.

The funeral will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Snow Hill Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. S. E. Bryant officiating .

The interment will follow in...

Sep 30, 2026

Mrs. Alice P. Spell , 95, of Clinton, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at home.

The funeral service will be held at 12pm, Friday, October 9, 2026 at Lisbon Street Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Thaddeus L. Godwin, Sr. officiating.

Burial will follow in Sandhill Cemetery.

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Sep 29, 2026

Mrs. Esther A. Williams , 68, of 1297 Goldsboro Hwy., Newton Grove, NC passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at home.

The Funeral service will be held at 12 pm , Monday, October 5, 2026, at White Oak Disciple of Christ, Newton Grove, NC. Pastor Gertie Stevens officiating.

Entombment...

Sep 29, 2026

Mr. Gene B. Singleton , 65 of Jacksonville, NC formerly of Sampson, County NC of passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at home.

The Funeral service will be held at 12 pm, Monday, October 5, 2026, at White Oak Disciple of Christ, Newton Grove, NC. Pastor Gertie Stevens officiating.

Interment...

Sep 29, 2026

Mr. Gilbert Allen Lloyd , 61, of Coconut Creek, FL, formerly of Clinton, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, FL.

The funeral service will be held at 2pm, Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Worley Funeral Home with Bishop Varnie N. Fullwood officiating.

Interment will...

Sep 28, 2026

Mr. Woody Herman Bannerman, 72 of 309 W. Boney St., Clinton, NC passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026 at home.

The funeral service will be held at 1pm, Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Evergreen United Holy Church, Salemburg, NC.  Elder Bryant McNeil officiating.

Interment at Howard Cemetery, Salemburg,...

Sep 28, 2026

Mr. Vitus Ray Beamon , 78, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Cape Fear Medical Center.

The Funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm, Friday, October 9, 2026, at Union Grove Free Will Baptist Church, 7282 Keener Road, Clinton, NC. Pastor Tony King officiating.

Interment at Hilcrest Memorial...

Sep 27, 2026

Mr. Tyree Joel Smith , 38, of Clinton, NC, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026.

The funeral service will be held at 2pm, Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Lisbon St. Missionary Baptist Church, Clinton, NC, with Elder Quaveon Richardson officiating.

The interment will be held at Little Piney Grove MBC Cemetery,...

Sep 22, 2026

Ms. Hazel L. (Boykin) Royal , 89, of 180 Southwood Drive, Clinton, NC passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Southwood Nursing Center, Clinton, NC.

The Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Worley Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton, NC with Rev. Dr. Thaddeus L. Godwin, Sr. officiating. ...

Sep 19, 2026

Ms. Dorothy "Dot" Killett Shepard , 75, of Durham, NC, departed this life on September 19, 2026, at the Carver Living Center in Durham, North Carolina.

The funeral service will be held at 1 2pm, Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Union Grove Church of Christ DOC, Clinton, NC.

Interment in Sandhill...

Sep 14, 2026

Ms. Yasmine Abdullah , 58, of 211 Sampson Street, Clinton, NC passed away Monday, September 14, 2026 at home.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2026 at Worley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joan Harris Footman officiating.

The interment will follow in Springvale Cemetery.

Sep 12, 2026

Mrs. Rachel (McCalop) Baskerville , 80, of Henderson, NC, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC.

A private graveside service will be held in Henderson, NC.

Mrs. Baskerville is survived by HUSBAND -Alexander Baskerville of Henderson, NC; DAUGHTERS -Akisha Baskerville of Henderson, NC and...

Sep 12, 2026

Mr. James A. "Meatloaf" Parker, 59, of 364 Old Fayetteville Rd., Salemburg, NC passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Duke University Hospital.

The funeral service will be held at 1pm, Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Worley Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton, NC with Rev. Freddie Herring officiating.

Interment in Faircloth Herring...

Sep 11, 2026

Mr. Robert Elisha Bennett, 81 , of 6747 Brookshire St., Fayetteville, NC passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at Gardens of Roseboro.

The funeral service will be held at 1pm, Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Lisbon St. Missionary Baptist Church, Clinton, NC with Rev. Dr. Thaddeus Godwin officiating.

Burial in Sandhills...

Sep 8, 2026

Deacon Douglas Anthony Watson , 63, of 50 Northgate Lane, Clinton, NC passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026 in Clinton.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Lisbon Street Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Ray Bolton officiating.

The interment will follow in Sandhill Cemetery.

Mr....

Sep 6, 2026

Mrs. Mary Anner Wilson Cruz , 80, of 307 W. Carter Street, Clinton, NC passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at WakeMed Cary Hospital, Cary, NC.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Wilson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Gertie Stevens officiating .

The...