Lynwood Austin Bass
Aug 3, 2026
Linwood Austin Bass, 80, of 2032 Whistler Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, was born January 29,
1946, in Sampson County, North Carolina, and departed this life surrounded by the memories of
a family who loved him dearly.
Linwood was preceded in death by his parents, Nossie Bass and Lilly Mae Bass; his son, Glenn
Jones; his granddaughter, Tiffany Jones; his sisters, Erlene Hair and Jean Powell;...
Johnny Lynn Joyner
Jul 29, 2026
Johnny Joyner, 46 of 3777 Goldsboro Hwy, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at his home.
Funeral Service will be held at 3pm on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Chapel, 1246 Hobbton Hwy., Clinton, NC 28328. Burial will follow at Hill Crest Cemetery in Newton Grove, NC, located on Hwy 701.
Visitation will be held from 6pm to...
Dorothy Rene Monk
Jul 27, 2026
Dorothy Monk, 86, of Salemburg, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at Sampson Regional Medical Center.
A Homegoing Service will be held at 2pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at New Life Church, 30 Camellia Drive, Salemburg, NC 28385. Burial will follow at Bearskin Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 4721 Bearskin Road Clinton, NC 28328.
A Visitation will be held on Saturday, August...
Talea Joyce Machelle Freeman
Jul 26, 2026
Talea Joyce Machelle Freeman went to be among the angels July 26, 2026. Talea was born June 17, to her Mommy, Adriana Lea Freeman, on the way to the hospital in Wilson, North Carolina.
Talea is missed tremendously by her siblings; Omari Sincere Freeman, Akira Tiana Turner, her bonus brothers Jah’vion, Joshua, Ja’tyis, Godparents Tatyana and Talisa, aunts, uncles, and grandparents....
Mary Ann Warren
Jul 24, 2026
Mary Warren,67, of 310 E. Darden Road, passed away Friday July 24, 2026 in her home.
Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. A Visitation will be held at 2pm on August 8, 2026 at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Service and Cremation, 1246 Hobbton Hwy Clinton, NC 28328.
Mary was born on April 6, 1959 in Ahoskie, NC to the late Lacy...
Fernando Gomez Rodriguez
Jul 23, 2026
Fernando Gomez Rodriguez, 59, passed away on Thursday July 23, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral Service will be held at 2pm on Monday July 27, 2026 at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church, 3262 US-117, Mt Olive, NC 28365. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6:00-10:00pm on Sunday July 26, 2026,...
Leslie Ruth-Ann Batts
Jul 22, 2026
Leslie Batts, 45 of 2678 Pine Ridge Road, passed away Wednesday July 22, 2026, at her home.
In honoring the wishes of Leslie, cremation has been chosen by the family. At this time, no funeral or memorial services have been scheduled.
Leslie was born in Sampson County on July 23, 1980, to the late Joyce Ann Batts and Robert Larson. She will...
Tyesha L, Parker
Jul 21, 2026
Roseboro
Tyesha L. Parker, 31, of 306 East Jackson Street, Roseboro, North Carolina, passed away July 21, 2026 in Raleigh NC.
Home Going Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Chapel 1246 Hobbton Hwy Clinton
Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Hope Valley...
Joseph Stanton Files
Jul 21, 2026
Joseph Files, 66, passed away Tuesday July 21, 2026 at Mary Gran Nursing Home.
Per his wishes, he will be cremated. At this time no funeral or memorial services have been scheduled. Hope Valley Hawkins will announce details at a later date.
Joseph was born in Cumberland County on July 12, 1960 to the late Bruce and Wilma Files. He was a...
Roberto deJesus Funes
Jul 20, 2026
Roberto Funes, de 85 años falleció en Warsaw, Carolina del Norte en casa. Rodeado de su familia el Lunes 20 de Julio del 2026.
A Graveside Service will be held at 3pm on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Springvale Cemetery, off of W. Elizabeth Street, Clinton NC.
A Vistiation will be held at the family home, 179 John Rich Road, Warsaw, NC...
Gerardo Lorenzo Benitez
Jul 11, 2026
Gerardo Lorenzo Benitez 68, of 1143 Beasleys Mill Rd., Warsaw, NC, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at his home.
No Services will take place at this time. Gerardo will be transported back to his home country of Mexico, where his life will be honored and he will be laid to rest.
Charles Craig Bouwkamp
Jul 9, 2026
Charles Bouwkamp, 75, passed away Thursday July 9, 2026 at Sampson Reginal Medical Center.
Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. No services are planned at this time.
Charles was born in Michigan on September 23, 1950 to the late William and Etta Grace Bouwkamp. Throughout his life, he worked as a Auto Mechanic, a profession that reflected his talent for working...
Patrocinio (Corry) Gregorio Lopez Chavez
Jul 8, 2026
Garland
Patrocinio Gregorio Lopez Chavez (Corry) 61, de 127 N Herring Ave, Garland Nc 28441, fallecio el dia Miercoles, Julio 8, 2026 en su hogar.
La Santa Misa se llevara acabo el dia Viernes, 17 de Julio de 2026 en la Iglesia Catolica Immaculada Concepcion 104 E. John St. Clinton, Nc 28328 a las 5:00 Pm
Velorio
Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Home 1246 Hobbton...
Robert Wayne Adams
Jul 8, 2026
Mr. Robert Wayne "Wayne" Adams, Sr., 76, of 537 Kitty Fork Road, Clinton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at WakeMed in Raleigh.
Wayne was born in 1950 in Harnett County to the late Wyatte Adams and Astraudia Lockamy Adams. He was a graduate of Clinton High School and attended North Carolina State University. Wayne had a lifelong love...
Irvin Fortino Lopez Diaz
Jul 8, 2026
Irvin Fortino Lopez Diaz 37, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.
A Visitation will be held at 7:00 pm on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Chapel, 1246 Hobbton Hwy., Clinton, NC 28328.
Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Service & Cremation is honored to serve the family of Irvin Fortino Lopez...
Hattie Pearl Fryer
Jul 4, 2026
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Lord plucked his rose, Hattie Pearl Fryer 85, of 6875 Ebenezer Forest Rd., Garland, NC, from this world, and placed her in his Heavenly garden.
Arrangements are currently pending and will be announced by Hope Valley Hawkins.
Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Service & Cremation is honored to serve the family of Hattie Pearl Fryer.
Dennis Howard Carroll, Jr.
Jul 3, 2026
Dennis Howard Carroll, Jr. 44, of 955 Lakewood School Rd., Salemburg, NC, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Hope Valley Hawkins.
Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Service & Cremation is honored to serve the family of Dennis Howard Carroll, Jr.
Eric Ray Miller
Jul 3, 2026
Eric Ray Miller, 39, of 180 Old Peniel Church Road, passed away Friday July 3, 2026.
A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Chapel, 1246 Hobbton Hwy., Clinton, NC 28328. Burial will follow in Springvale Cemetery, located on W. Elizabeth Street in Clinton, NC.
The family will receive friends the...
Hattie Frances King
Jul 3, 2026
With hearts filled with love and gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the life and legacy of Mrs. Hattie Frances King, who peacefully answered God's call and entered eternal rest on July 3, 2026, at the age of 82.
Hattie Frances King was born on December 14, 1943, to the late Ulister Parker, Sr. and Katherine Parker. She was...
Branton Jazza Jatol Vann
Jul 3, 2026
“Branton Vann had a light in his eyes like no other—a light that reflected the joy, love, and happiness he shared with everyone he met.”
Branton Vann was born on December 14, 1990, in Clinton, North Carolina, to his loving mother, Kecia Vann, and was blessed to have the guidance, love, and support of his devoted godfather, Gino Jefferys.
A Funeral Service...