All Obituaries

Clinton, Deborah “Debbie” Faye Mayes Rackley of 180 Sandy Lane died November 21, 2023, at Atrium Health Care in Monroe. Debbie was born in Guilford County to the late Burnie and Clara Faye Thompson Mayes. She loved her family, grand babies, scary movies, and the beach.  Graveside Service will be held 1:00pm November 28, 2023, at Mount Gilead Baptist Church 3949 Taylors Bridge Hwy Clinton by Reverend Dr. Bobby Rackley officiating. Debbie leaves to cherish her memories,...

Charlotte Our beloved Issie Mae Owens 90, peacefully answered God’s call and drifted into eternal peace on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in the comfort of her home in Charlotte, NC. Issie was born September 30, 1933 to the late William James Owens and the late Sarah Sinclair Owens whom preceded her in death. Issie was born and raised in Roseboro, NC and later moved to Clinton, NC in 2006 until her health declined , at which time she moved to Charlotte, NC in 2022, where she remained...

Clinton Jerry (JJ) Glenn Howard Jr. 43, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at his home. Jerry was born in Goldsboro, NC on October 20, 1980 to Soissete (Herring) Howard and the late Jerry Glenn Howard Sr who preceded him in death. To honor the life of Jerry Jr. (JJ), the family will be holding a Home Going Service at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Service & Cremation, 1246 Hobbton Hwy., Clinton, NC 28328. He leaves behind to cherish his...

On Thursday, November 23, 2023, after a period of declining health, Marion Lee “Jabo” Aycock III slipped away peacefully surrounded by his family on the journey to be with his Heavenly Father. Jabo, as he was affectionately known to many, was born on May 15, 1957, a son of the late Marion Lee Aycock Jr. and Peggy Jean Little Aycock. He grew up in the Faison, North Carolina community and was educated in the North Duplin County School District where he graduated from North Duplin...

  Clara Lynn Lewis Williams 65 of 1582 Indian Spring Road died Tuesday November 21, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice in Goldsboro.  Lynn was born in Sampson County in 1958 to the late Rodney Lewis Sr. and Shelvis Jean Boone Lewis and preceded by her husband John Williams and nephew Daniel Best. Lynn loved family and all her dogs.  Funeral Service will held 1:00pm Monday November 27,2023 at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Chapel 1246 Hobbton Hwy Clinton NC by Bishop Daren Parker...

Clinton Brenda Mae Stevens 70, of 180 Henry Lee Lane, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at her home. It is with peace and love in our hearts, we honor Brenda ( Mae) Boykin Stevens. She was born on June 20, 1953 in Sampson Co. to the late Henry and Nettie Mae Boykin. She departed from our midst on November 20, 2023 at the age of 70. She was a cherished soul who touched countless lives with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love. Brenda received her education from Clinton City...

Wilson Lloyd Junior Ward peacefully passed away at his residence on 907 Phillip Street South, Wilson, North Carolina, on Sunday, November 19th, 2023, after a long illness. He was surrounded by his family during his final moments. Lloyd was born on September 17th, 1948, in Rose Hill, North Carolina, to his late parents, Lloyd Frederick Ward and Claretta Washington Ward Chavious. At a young age, Lloyd met and married Rosie Newkirk, and together they had three children. However, Lloyd...

Clinton Margaret Ann Eaton 71 of 207 Jefferson Street died Saturday November 18, 2023 at Mary Gran Nursing Center surrounded by family at her bedside. Born October 24, 1952 in Sampson County to the late William Parson and Margaret Parson. She was a member of Bethany PFWB Church as a child and later transferred to Immanuel Baptist Church of Clinton, NC in 2019. Ann loved going to White Lake, beach music, and of course spending time with all of her family.  Memorial Service will be...

Clinton James Greene 79, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at The Magnolia Assisted Living in Clinton, NC. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hope Valley Hawkins. Professional services entrusted to Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Service and Cremation of Clinton.

Salemburg, Jackie Lane Owens 69 passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at his home. Born in 1954 in Sampson County to the late Leroy Butler and Minnie Owens. Jackie worked in Maintenance for Smithfield Foods for 10 years. He was a fan of the UNC Tarheel and wrestling, Jackie also loved Gun Smoke, He was a simple man that loved his family. Jackie is preceded in death by sister Tammy Butler Martinez and baby brother Bobby Owens. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday,...