Callie Jones Bass, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on April 13, 2024, at the age of 95, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born on November 2, 1928, in Sampson County, the only daughter of the late James Everett Jones and Bertie Eldridge Jones. As a faithful member of Grace Methodist Church, she found much joy in serving in various capacities. The role she enjoyed the most though was being a greeter, as it allowed her to share her love...

Dr. David Jackson, 79, of 113 Tomahawk Trail, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, April 14th at 2pm at First Methodist Church in Clinton, NC, with the service led by Rev. Matthew Seals. Visitation will be held from 1pm – 2pm prior to the service in the sanctuary. The family will attend a private burial immediately following the service. Born in 1944, in Saint Pauls, NC,...

Steven Eric Aman passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at his home in Mesa, Arizona. He was 54 years old. From the beginning, Steven was a fighter. Born on June 26, 1969, to Marilyn Tanner and George Aman, he was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at 4 months old and given a prognosis of 6 years to live. Never one to accept defeat, Steven defied odds and medical expectations as he and his family celebrated his birthday year after year. Growing up in Clinton, North Carolina, Steven spent...

Clinton Mrs. Betty Blanton Heaton, 82, of 200 Kerr St., passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Mary-Gran Nursing Center. Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 12, at 1:00 PM at Graves Memorial Presbyterian Church with Rev. Katherine Rives officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Park in Willard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services beginning at 12 in the MacQueen Building. Born in 1941 in Duplin County, Betty was the daughter of the late John...

Faison Mr. Charlie Elwood Smith, 80, of 2080 Harvey Lewis Rd., passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at his home. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 11 at 11:00 AM at Royal-Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Lynn Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Family Cemetery, West Side Lane, Clinton, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services on Thursday beginning at 10:00 AM. Born on August 15, 1943 in Sampson County, Elwood was the son of the...

Clinton Mrs. Cathleen Thornton Britt, a cherished mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother of Underwood St., peacefully transitioned into eternal rest at the age of 95, at Sampson Regional Medical Center on Monday, April 1, 2024. She was born in 1928 in Sampson County, NC, the second daughter of the late Audie and Bessie Thornton. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry Everette Britt. Cathleen leaves behind a legacy of love. She is survived by her two devoted sons,...

Mrs. Velva Dean King Oliver, 92, of 2501 King Rd., passed away with her loving family by her side Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center of Goldsboro. Born on December 1, 1931 in Sampson County, Velva Dean was the daughter of the late George Robert and Bettie Blanche Lockamy King and the widow of Hugh Kendall Oliver. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas King. Velva Dean was a proud farmer’s...

Mr. Ronald “Horace” Thornton, 79, of 1205 Panhandle Rd., passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. Born on February 27, 1945, in Sampson County, Horace was the son of the late Hubert Ira and Dorthy Darden Thornton. He enjoyed tilling the ground and spent many years as a farmer. He was also an avid fisherman and loved to hunt. Horace was a retired Firefighter, former Assistant Chief  and former Chief of Hall’s Fire...

Mrs. Barbara Strickland Butler, 78 of 1245 Belvoir School Rd., passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.   Funeral services will be held Friday, March 29, at 2:00 PM at Hickory Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Matthew Creech and Rev. Bryan Strickland officiating.  Burial will follow in the Clinton Cemetery.   Born on January 26, 1946, in Sampson County, Barbara was the daughter of the late Clayton and Loleta Fann Strickland and the widow of...

Mr. Harry Shore Britt, Jr. 82, of 108 Gibbs Rd., New Bern, (formerly of Clinton, NC) went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 25, 2024. Born on October 5, 1941, in Sampson County, Harry was the son of the late Harry Shore Britt, Sr. and Katie Moore Britt. He was a graduate of N.C. State University with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, he went on to work as an Aerospace Engineer at Cherry Point for forty years. He then went on to establish his own mulch business...