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Obituaries

Local obituaries for Clinton and Sampson County, NC.

Robert Freeman Mathis

Robert Freeman Mathis

Jan 31, 2024

Mr. Robert Freeman Mathis , 67, of 804 Kennedy Street, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at home.

The funeral will be held at 1 pm, Friday, February 9, 2024 at Lisbon Street Missionary Baptist Church.

The burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Mr. Mathis is survived by...

Marjorie R. Henry

Marjorie R. Henry

Jan 28, 2024

Mrs. Marjorie R. Henry , 76, of 318 Giddens Street, Apt. C, Clinton, NC passed away Sunday at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC.

The graveside service will be held at 2pm, Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Springvale Cemetery, Clinton with Rev. Leonard Henry officiating.

Mrs. Henry is survived by her ...

Gene Thomas Beatty, Sr.

Gene Thomas Beatty, Sr.

Jan 22, 2024

Mr. Gene Thomas Beatty, Sr. , 77, of 1404 Old Fayetteville Road, Salemburg, NC, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Highsmith-Rainey Hospital, Fayetteville, NC.

The funeral service will be held at 1pm, Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Mingle Hill Disciple Church, Salemburg, NC with Rev. Freddie Herring, Sr. officiating.

Interment in Faircloth-Herring...

Elaine Watkins

Elaine Watkins

Jan 19, 2024

Mrs. Elaine Benjamin Watkins , 63, of 1309 Jasper Street, Apt. B, Clinton, NC, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 at Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC.

The funeral service will be held at 2pm, Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Worley Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton, NC with Rev. Andrew Payne officiating.

Interment in Sandhills...

Cynthia Speer Merritt

Cynthia Speer Merritt

Jan 8, 2024

Ms. Cynthia Speer Merritt , 75, of 209 Pearl Street, Clinton, NC, passed away recently at home.

Graveside service will be held at 1pm, Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Sandhill Cemetery, Clinton, NC with Apostle Marcus O. Becton.

Wanda Joan Boykin

Wanda Joan Boykin

Dec 22, 2023

Elder Wanda Joan (Daughtry) Boykin , 80, of New Jersey, formerly of Newton Grove, NC, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 in New Jersey.

The funeral service will be held at 12pm, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Cedar Point Disciples Church, Newton Grove, NC with Pastor Lawrence Powell officiating.

Interment at Hillside Cemetery,...

Reginald E. Sutton

Reginald E. Sutton

Dec 19, 2023

Mr. Reginald E. Sutton, Sr. , 69, of 146 Samuel Best Lane, Warsaw, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at home.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Cedar Point Disciple Church, Newton Grove with District Elder Woodrow Grandy, Jr. officiating.

The burial...

Earl Parker, Jr.

Earl Parker, Jr.

Dec 5, 2023

Mr. Earl Parker, Jr. , 75, of 94 Deems Drive, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Goldsboro, NC.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin officiating.

The burial will follow in Hillcrest...

Alyce Warren Pringle

Alyce Warren Pringle

Dec 5, 2023

Ms. Alyce Warren Pringle , 85, of Clinton, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Health Systems, Fayetteville, NC.

A private service will be held.  No public viewing.

Alyce was born in Clinton, NC to the late Samuel and Ruth Taylor Warren.  She was a graduate of Johnson C....

Robert Earl Copeland

Robert Earl Copeland

Dec 4, 2023

Mr. Robert Earl Copeland , 78, of 4171 Cabin Museum Road, Turkey passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at Southwood Nursing Center, Clinton.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Poplar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Faison with Rev. Willie Alford officiating.

The burial will follow...

Willie Wilbert Bowden, Jr.

Willie Wilbert Bowden, Jr.

Nov 24, 2023

Rev. Willie Wilbert Bowden, Jr. , 52, of 625 Sanders Street, Clinton, NC, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2023 at home.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Sampson Middle School with Pastor Leonard Henry officiating.

The burial will follow in Bowden Family Cemetery,...

Nancy Smith

Nancy Smith

Nov 23, 2023

Mrs. Nancy Ann Smith , 80, formerly of Turkey, NC, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Kenansville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kenansville, NC.

The funeral service will be held at 1pm, Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Greater Six Runs Missionary Baptist Church, Turkey, NC with Rev. Leslie Morrisey officiating.

Interment in Hillcrest...

Alice Coretta Fryar

Alice Coretta Fryar

Nov 21, 2023

Mrs. Alice C. Fryar, 76, of 66 Jerome St., Clinton, NC 28328 passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at her home.

The funeral will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 2023 at St. Paul Church of Christ with Rev. Dr. Onyx Martin officiating .

The burial will follow in...

Rev. Dr. Alfonza H. Williamson, Sr.

Rev. Dr. Alfonza H. Williamson, Sr.

Nov 17, 2023

Rev. Dr. Alfonza H. Williamson, Sr. , 92, of 512 W. Earl Street, Clinton, NC, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House, Winston-Salem, NC.

The funeral service will be held at 11am, Monday, November 27, 2023 at First Baptist Church, Clinton, NC with Rev. Lionel Edmonds officiating.

Entombment...

Imogene Whitted

Imogene Whitted

Nov 17, 2023

Mrs. Imogene Whitted , 87, of 222 Lewis Street, Clinton, NC, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at Mary Gran Nursing Home, Clinton, NC.

The funeral service will be held at 2pm, Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Red Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Clinton, NC with Rev. Ray Bolton officiating.

Burial in Sandhill Cemetery,...

Tshombe K. Hamilton

Tshombe K. Hamilton

Nov 16, 2023

Mr. Tshombe K. Hamilton , 53, of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Goldsboro, NC, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Georgia.

The funeral service will be held at 2pm, Sunday, November 26, 2023 at First African Baptist Church, Goldsboro, NC with Rev. Alvin Thompson officiating.

Burial in Budd Family Cemetery, Dudley,...

Theresa Michelle Martin

Theresa Michelle Martin

Nov 12, 2023

Ms. Theresa Michelle (Williams) Martin , 65, of 4960 Bonnetsville Road, Clinton, NC, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 in Clinton, NC.

The funeral service will be held at 12pm, Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Evergreen United Holiness Church, Salemburg, NC with Elder David C. Beatty officiating.

Interment in Roseboro Cemetery, Roseboro, NC....

Stephanie Renee Mcknight-Whitted

Stephanie Renee Mcknight-Whitted

Nov 12, 2023

Mrs. Stephanie Renee McKnight-Whitted , 55, of 175 Dogwood Acres Lane, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro.

The funeral will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Garland First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Louis W. Hackett officiating.

The burial will be...

Edward Faison, Jr.

Edward Faison, Jr.

Nov 2, 2023

Mr. Edward Faison, Jr. 92 of 118 Eastover Ave., Clinton, NC passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at home.

The memorial service will be held at 1pm, Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Lisbon Street Missionary Baptist Church, Clinton, NC.

Mr. Faison is survived by WIFE -Vera Faison of the home;...

Doretha Simmons

Doretha Simmons

Oct 31, 2023

Mrs. Doretha Simmons , 85, of 805 Lisbon Street, passed away Tuesday at Southwood Nursing Center, Clinton.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 5, 2023 at New Life Outreach Ministries with Apostle Regina Lucious officiating .

The interment will follow at Sandhill Cemetery.

Mrs. Simmons...

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