Jan 6, 2025

Eusebia Ramirez Bautista 47, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.

Visitation will be held 5:00-10:00 pm on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at the Sampson County Expo Center, 414 Warsaw Rd, Clinton, NC 28328.

Burial arrangements are currently incomplete and will be updated once available.

Professional services...

Jan 5, 2025

Newton Grove

Alfredo Daniel Gonzalez Vazquez 17, of 2342 Eldridge Rd., succumbed to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Sunday, January 5, 2024.

Visitation will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 2342 Eldridge Rd., Newton Grove, NC 28366. Alfredo will be transported to his home country of Mexico...

Jan 5, 2025

Newton Grove

Angel Moises Bonilla Garcia 22, of 2342 Eldridge Rd., succumbed to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Visitation will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 2342 Eldridge Rd., Newton Grove, NC 28366.

Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 pm on...

Jan 4, 2025

Clinton

Jacob Garfield Spell Jr. 64, of 306 1/2 Sampson St., peacefully departed for Heavenly rest and reward on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his home.

A Homegoing service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Chapel, 1246 Hobbton Hwy. Clinton. Rev. Dr. T L Godwin...

Jan 2, 2025

Miss AveryAnna Grace Carter infant, beloved daughter of Skylin Luna, was born sleeping on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Graveside service will take place at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in the Carter Family Cemetery. Address will be updated once it is made available.

AveryAnna will forever be in our hearts. Our beautiful baby...

Jan 2, 2025

Fayetteville

Thurman Lee Jr. 52, of 13 Briar Cir., passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.

Thurman R. Lee Jr. was born on December 9, 1972 to Thurman Lee Sr. and Mary V. Williams, at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton, NC. Thurman attended the Clinton...

Jan 2, 2025

Autryville

Anna (Silver) Warrick 67, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the home of her daughter.

A full obituary will be published when it becomes available.

In honoring Anna's wishes, she will be cremated. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Professional services entrusted to...

Jan 1, 2025

Goldsboro

Hilda Faye (Best) Kornegay 86, of Goldsboro, NC., passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at her home.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Chapel, 1246 Hobbton Hwy., Clinton, NC 28328.

Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Service & Cremation of Clinton...

Jan 1, 2025

Clinton

Lillie Augusta Alford was born to the late Daniel  and Virginia McRae Alford on October 14, 1946, in Clinton, North Carolina. She departed this life on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at her home, leaving behind a legacy of love, joy, and creativity.

She received her early education in the Sampson County School system and...

Dec 31, 2024

Clinton

Elder Richard Earl Aycock affectionately known as "Buddy Love" a name he playfully gave himself in the latter years of his life that described his Love and affectionate care for All His close friends and Family; departed this life on 31 December 2024 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

Brother Aycock was...

Dec 31, 2024

Wilmington

Miguel Altamirano Hernandez 38, of 1714 N. Kerr Ave., passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

Mass will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Basilica of St. Mary, 412 Ann St, Wilmington, NC 28401. Following services, in honoring the wishes of Miguel, he will be flying to his home country...

Dec 31, 2024

Beulaville

Teofilo Torrez Saenz 37, of 208 W. Parker St., passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in Kenansville, NC.

Funeral Service to be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday, January 11, 2025 within Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Chapel, 1246 Hobbton Hwy., Clinton, NC 28328.

Following services, in honoring the wishes of Teofilo,...

Dec 31, 2024

Clinton

Benjamin Harrison Brown 78, of 116 Underwood St., passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his home.

Funeral Service will be at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Chapel, 1246 Hobbton Hwy., Clinton, NC 28328.

Visitation will take place prior to the service, 2:00-3:00 pm, with...

Dec 31, 2024

Wilmington

Clara Cosme Cintron 67, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

Funeral service will take place at 5:00 pm on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Chapel, 1246 Hobbton Hwy., Clinton, NC 28328.

Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Service & Cremation of Clinton is honored to...

Dec 29, 2024

Mt. Olive

Luis Castaneda Gonzalez 90, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.

Funeral Mass will take place at 10:00 am on Friday, January 10, 2025 at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church, 3262 US-117, Mt Olive, NC 28365. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will...

Dec 24, 2024

Dunn

Luis Alberto Juarez Velasco 37, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at his home.

Visitation will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Chapel, 1246 Hobbton Hwy., Clinton, NC 28328.

Mass will take place at 11:00 am, Friday, January 3, 2025 at  Our Lady...

Dec 23, 2024

Fayetteville

Joni Alease Harrelson 41, of 209 Pike Place, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at her home.

In honoring her wishes, Joni will be cremated and will remain at home with her family. No services will be held.

Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Service & Cremation of Clinton is honored to serve...

Dec 19, 2024

Turkey

Randy Lee Taylor Jr. 37, better known as Lee to those who knew him best, of 240 Cotton Lane, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Sampson County, NC.

Funeral Service will take place at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Chapel, 1246 Hobbton Hwy., Clinton, NC 28328....

Dec 19, 2024

Clinton

Mr. Robert S Bryant, 65, of 904 Underwood St., Clinton, NC, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington NC, with his loving wife and daughter by his side. Robert S Bryant (Robbie) was born July 28, 1959. He was the son of Robert S Bryant Sr and Margaret...

Dec 16, 2024

Mount Olive

Alfredo Bermudez Martinez 37, of 728 Mayesville School Rd., passed away Sunday, December 16, 2024, in Mexico.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, beginning at 6:00 pm, at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Chapel, 1246 Hobbton Hwy., Clinton, NC 28328.

Burial will take place at 10:30 am, Saturday,...