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Andrea Alcorta Sanchez - April 30, 1969 - April 19, 2022

Departed: 04/19/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Andrea Alcorta Sanchez, passed away late Tuesday evening, April 19, 2022 with her loving family surrounding her. She entered the gates of heaven with her body healed of cancer, just shy of turning fifty-three years old.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 23rd at Clinton Family Worship Center at 11:00 am with Pastor Lynn Blackburn and Rev. Leonard Henry officiating. Burial will follow at Clinton Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday evening, April 22nd, from 6-8 pm at Royal-Hall Funeral Home; and other times at the home of Randy Chappell, located at 188 Old Pete Quinn Rd., Warsaw, NC.

Born on April 30, 1969 in Ohio, Andrea was the daughter of the late Tomasa Puentes and Abraham Alcorta. She was one of twelve children and always the “light” of the room. She was gifted in so many ways, and used her voice to touch others by singing the gospel and helped lead souls to Christ. She touched hearts and always gave praise to “Him” for her talent. What she was most thankful for was her family, especially her husband and children. Andrea was a dedicated member of Clinton Family Worship Center where she was a member of the Worship Team. She was the manager of her own gospel band, the “Alcorta Family Band”. She also loved to travel and go camping as much as possible.  Although she was diagnosed with cancer and fought so hard to stay here for her family, she never once gave up. Her light will always shine in all of us.

She is survived by her husband, David Sanchez of the home; her three sons: Jovan, Jordan and Julian Sanchez; Sisters: Dora Medina; Anna Alcorta, Adela Bautista,  Kelly Martinez, Margaret Alcorta, Linda Soria, Alexsandra Alcorta; Brothers: Joe Alcorta, Al Alcorta and Arnold Alcorta; grandson, Joseph Sanchez; granddaughter, Joleen Sanchez; numerous nieces and nephews; and her close family friend and band member, Randy Chappell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Alma Rosa.

Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Alcorta Sanchez family.

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Ms. Anita Joan Green - May 19, 1936 - April 12, 2022

Departed: 04/12/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Ms. Anita Joan Green, 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at her niece’s home in Waxhaw, with her twin sister, Juanita, and other loving family members by her side.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 11:00 am at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Ameen officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Clinton Cemetery.

Anita Joan Green was born on May 19, 1936 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Steely Siler and Gracie May Hayes Green and was the only child, for approximately 30 minutes, before her identical twin, Juanita arrived. Anita Green, a woman of strong independence and excellent leadership skills with a shimmer of fashion. She had numerous life accomplishments for a woman during her time era. Anita was a woman who took her hardships and turned them into accomplishments. Her life was not easy sailing, but she made sure to thank God during those times, as her faith was most important to her.  Her greatest struggle in life was growing up in abject poverty and being dyslexic. Due to this hindrance, she, along with her twin, failed the first grade. In eighth grade, she and Juanita were voted best all- around students due to their constant church attendance, punctuality, and distinguished grades. In high school, Ms. Anita won the history award. (Her niece and nephew always wanted her on their trivial pursuit team during game night.) During her senior year of high school, she worked 50 hours a week as a nurse’s aide. Anita was persistent on being a nurse, while her twin wanted to be a teacher. Anita made the decision for them both to become nurses. In 1955, they entered National General Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee to complete the RN schooling. While in Nurse’s Training, they were both avid tennis players, defeating doctors and tag teaming as a double threat team. Anita was also the President of her Junior Nursing Class, and the President of the Student Nurses Association in Davidson County (Nashville, TN). In 1958, the twins graduated Nurse’s Training and began working. Not too long after Anita began work, she was quickly promoted to Supervisor. Anita had a tug at her heart to travel. In 1961, she joined the Air Force. She was finally able to exercise her love for travel, visiting the majority of the states and numerous countries overseas throughout her lifetime. Her favorite trip was to Jerusalem, where she was able to walk the “Walk Jesus Took” during his last hours on earth. After Anita left the Air Force, she entered school at Memorial Mission Hospital, in Asheville to complete her Nurse Practitioner degree. Around 1970, Anita had the honor of leading her department at Cynthiana Hospital, when it was uncommon for a woman, especially a Nurse Anesthetist and not a doctor, to be a department chair. She also was the first woman deacon at her church. Anita also worked at her local VA hospital where she fought for the rights and dignity of veterans.

Due to her early retirement in 1985, Anita moved to Sampson County, where she resided for the remainder of her life. In 1986, Ms. Green along with Juanita purchased 216 Sampson Street, and the property became known as, the “Shield House Inn”. This was the first bed and breakfast to be opened in Clinton. During her time as co-owner of the “Shield House,” she, and her twin, were Co- Presidents of the North Carolina Bed and Breakfast Association, and they won an entrepreneurial award. In 2004, Anita finally decided to retire permanently until Juanita opened rental property in 2010 causing her to come out of retirement. Anita loved her family tremendously along with her dog, Rusty. Ms. Anita Green will best be remembered for her trail blazing efforts to bring rights to women, veterans, and children she encountered over the years. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her twin, Juanita Green McLamb, of Clinton; Brother, Steely Green, Jr and wife, Jan of Glasgow, Kentucky; nieces: Terri McLamb Barbee and husband, Joel of Waxhaw; Vada Williamson and husband, Stacy of Glasgow, Kentucky; nephews: Michael McLamb and wife, Denise of Ingold; Scott Green and wife, Heather of Bowling Green, Kentucky; and her beloved great nieces, Faith McLamb and Audrey Green and great-nephew, Daniel McLamb.

Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Green Family.

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Wilbert Best - June 29, 1928 - April 04, 2022

Departed: 04/04/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Clinton

Mr. Wilbert Best, 93, passed away Monday evening, April 4, 2022 at his home.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, April 9th at 3:00 pm at the Royal-Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Shook officiating. Visitation with family and friends will be held prior to the service beginning at at 2:00 pm; and other times at his home in Clinton.

Born on June 29, 1928 in Dobbersville, Wilbert was the son of the late Tobe Joseph and Penny Flemming Best. He retired after forty years of service with Sears; and was also a Used Car Dealer in Clinton until retirement. He was one of the best “salesmen” in the industry and many would say “Wilbert could sell ice to an eskimo.  He had a passion for restoring vehicles, and had quite the talent for it – so much so that one of his automobiles is showcased at The Duplin Winery.  Wilbert was a hardworking man, always dedicated to whatever he was working on – he put his heart and soul into it. He was also known for his dedication to the Republican Party and the Fox News channel continuously being watched at his house. He was a good man, loved his community and his family more than anything.  He will be greatly missed.

Wilbert is survived by his loving wife, Geri of the home; his daughter, Judy B. Tew and husband, Glenn of Fayetteville; Son, Dennis Best and wife, Beverly of Clinton; seven grandchildren: Karen Crawford (Tony), Kelly Wright (Brandon), Kay Alford (Darren), Lesley Reeves (Byron), Karmen Best, Tim Naylor and JR Naylor. He was also blessed with seven great-grandchildren and two great-great granddaughters.

In addition to his parents, Wilbert is preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Gail West; and his half-brothers, Larry and Johnny Best.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society (www.donate3.cancer.org), St. Jude Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org) or Wounded Warrior Project (855-448-3997).

Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Best Family.

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Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Barber - May 11, 1932 - March 31, 2022

Departed: 03/31/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Helen Elizabeth Moore Barber of Clinton, N.C. , age 89, died at home with her daughters by her side – as a result of a 3 yr. battle with colon cancer.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Grove Park Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Shook and Rev. Cameron Dunn officiating. Burial will follow in the Clinton Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2022 from 6-8 pm at Royal-Hall Funeral Home and other times at her home.

She was born May 11, 1932 to Raymond Lee Moore Sr. (1970) and Annie Norcom King Moore (1950).  She grew up on a farm in South Clinton.  Her father was a farmer and her mother was a Registered Nurse (until her early death at 45 years old.)  On Dec. 6, 1953, she married Garland J. Barber.  She graduated from Clinton High School (1950).  She was an employee of Carolina Telephone & Telegraph as an operator (until 1963).  She met Garland J. Barber and they married Dec. 6, 1953.   She left the phone company in 1963  to stay  home to raise her girls.  She was an active “grade parent” all throughout their elementary years. She took the children on field trips, helped with classroom parties and took many homemade goodies to the classes. In 1978,  she then returned to work as a Teacher’s assistant with Clinton City Schools (College Street School and L.C. Kerr School) until she retired at the age of 60 (in 1993).

Helen was an active member of Grove Park Baptist Church; member of The Gleanors Sunday School Class; past co-chair of WASP program; past library worker at church and played an active part in the development of the church library.  Many of the children at church called her Grandma; and she especially enjoyed the church’s Senior Trips prior to her illness and was definitely a “missing presence” of the church family when she could no longer attend.

She was a member of the Women’s Police Auxillary.  She was a faithful participant at The Wellness Center until January 2019. She also enjoyed eating out, spending time with her family and friends, and reading. One of her favorite hobbies was “tatting” (which is a lace needlepoint craft).  She made many snowflakes, crosses, handkerchiefs and bookmarks.  She was so talented that she was asked to be a demonstrator at the Sampson County History Museum for many years during the Street Fair – to show people this long-lost art of needlepoint handiwork.  A special friend, Theresa Patterson, taught her how to tat and visited her often.  Theresa tatted a special cross as a personal love and appreciation to her to adorn her casket.

She loved people and talking to them.  She enjoyed cooking in her earlier years – and made many cakes that her husband took to the courthouse and other local branches of law enforcement.

Helen was a patient and kind person – and she had the best attitude with her cancer diagnosis and treatment.  She tolerated it with strength and dignity even though she was frail.  She loved to laugh and chat with people to find out if she knew their relatives.  Her smile was her trademark because she always smiled.  She had some dear friends that were loyal to her during her sickness. When a close friend died, she mourned her death in a gracious manner.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, Garland J. Barber (1985); her beloved grandson, Wesley Ryan Parker (2009) and her brother, Ray Moore (1987).

She is survived by:  her two daughters – Judy Barber Parker (Herbert Glenn) and Ruth Barber-Rich (Don) of Clinton, NC and a grandson Trey Andrew Parker (Alex) of Atlanta, GA.) and a great grand-daughter, Aiden Christine Parker (born October 20, 2021) and her cat, Elly.  She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces & nephews and a host of friends.  Sandling Merritt and Archie Anders (Raleigh, NC) were her first cousins, but were more like brothers to her.

The family would like to thank the Doctors and staff at SMOC; Dr. John Smith & Staff (now retired); and all the friends and family that prayed for her, visited, called, sent cards and did things for her.  During her sickness, with the pandemic, visiting normally was prohibited – but to everyone that reached out in any way, please know that she was deeply appreciative.  It helped her to go on with pride and dignity and felt like she was loved. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made in her memory to: GPBC, 609 NE Blvd., Clinton, NC 28328  (Memorial Fund in her name for a special project); or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital by mailing to: 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or by visiting online: www.stjude.org

Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Barber family.

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John "Rick" Richard Reece - May 25, 1935 - March 28, 2022

Departed: 03/28/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Mr. John Richard (Rick) Reece, 86, most recently of Newport, NC and formerly of Clinton, NC, passed away on March 28, 2022 at Hospice House of Newport, NC.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, April 3rd at 2:00 pm at the Royal-Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clay Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Park Cemetery.

Born in 1935 in Guilford County, Rick was the son of the late Luther Reynolds Reece and Grace Mitchell Reece.  Rick began his adulthood in the U.S. Navy. During this time in the Navy, he was a deep-sea diver and a boxer.  After leaving the Navy, his love of music took him to the career of booking entertainment throughout North Carolina. Rick loved music, especially Beach Music, and the popular dance called, the “Shag”.  Rick was also known to spend time with some well-known musicians including Elvis, The Tams, and Chubby Checker.  He could tell numerous stories about the many entertainers he had met during his life.  Rick also loved playing golf.  He played many rounds of golf and he loved to talk about his five hole-in-ones.  Later, he worked at the International Minute Press and loved to deliver the finished print materials to his customers.

Rick is survived by his fiancee’, Jo Odham of Newport, NC; two granddaughters: Raven McChesney of Austin, Texas and Slone Reece of Florida; a stepdaughter, Cynthia Britt of Myrtle Beach, SC; and a step son-in-law, Rob Hargrove of Myrtle Beach, SC.  Rick was preceded in death by wife, Yvonne Smith Reece; son, Ricky Reece and daughter, Victoria Reece Tosto.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 pm, at the funeral home.

Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Reece Family.

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Glenda Eunette Herring - February 01, 1938 - March 26, 2022

Departed: 03/26/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Clinton

Mrs. Glenda Chesnutt Hairr Herring, 84 of 108 Forest Drive, passed away Saturday, March 26th, 2022 at SECU Hospice House of Smithfield.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 29th at 2:00 PM at Zoar PFWB Church, 740 Zoar Church Rd. Salemburg, NC., with Rev. Kelvin Blackman, Dr. Ray Ammons, Rev. Randy Barker, and Rev. Corky Herring officiating. Burial will follow in the Zoar Church Cemetery.

Born in 1938 in Harnett County, Glenda was the daughter of the late Arlie Vasco and Eunice Lee Strickland Chesnutt. She was a member of Zoar PFWB Church of Salemburg and spent many years in the insurance business until her retirement. To know Glenda was to love her and she will be greatly missed.

Glenda is survived by her husband, Rufus H. Herring of the home; daughter, Jennifer L. Hairr of Salemburg; two stepsons: Corky Herring and wife, Karen of Dunn, and Michael Herring and wife, Mary Ann of White Lake; son-in-law, Tim Lane of Clinton; two step-grandchildren: Brandon Herring and wife, Alex, and Lauren Herring.

In addition to her parents, Glenda was preceded in death by her first husband, R.C. Hairr, and daughter, LaRue Hairr Lane.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at 1:00 PM and other times at the home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.royalhallfuneralhome.com

Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Herring family.

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Lenwood Ray Jackson - June 19, 1932 - March 26, 2022

Departed: 03/26/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Lenwood Ray “Bubba or Bubble” Jackson, 89 of 1130 Wildcat Rd., passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Novant Health-New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

Graveside Services with military honors will be held Wednesday, March 30 at 1:00 PM at Harrells Cemetery with Pastor Buddy Dowd, Pastor Earl Smith, and Charles Lee officiating. Born in Mt. Olive on June 19, 1932, Lenwood was the son of the late Ammie Richard and Ivey Louise Johnson Jackson, before relocating to Harrells as a young boy with his family. He served in the U. S. Army from 1953 until 1955 during the Korean Conflict. He married Marian Jeanette Horrell on April 8, 1955. Lenwood was a farmer specializing in strawberries, cucumbers, silver queen corn, and gourds and operated a family-run vegetable stand on 421. He was a “jack of all trades” and enjoyed carpentry work, especially known for his handcrafted picnic tables and birdhouses. After his retirement, he started cutting firewood and doing yard maintenance. In his free time, he loved to fish on the Black River and socializing. He attended The United Christian Fellowship Church of Wallace and will be remembered as a real character who never knew a stranger. Some of Lenwood’s last words were “he was ready to go Home.”

He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-five years, Marian Jeanette Horrell Jackson of the home; two daughters: Janet Hope Jackson of Harrells and Marsha Kay Becher and husband, Robert of Rose Hill; four grandchildren: Beverly Hines and husband, Garland; Kimberly Tyndall and husband Mike; Melanie Cole and Michael Bryan; four great-grandchildren: Kylee Raynor; Madi, Sadie and Walker Tyndall.

The family will receive friends at his home in Harrells.

In addition to his parents, Lenwood was preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Cole, and several brothers and sisters.

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Charles Franklin King - March 12, 1938 - March 25, 2022

Departed: 03/25/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Charles Franklin King, 84 of 200 Carolina Ave., passed away on March 25th, 2022, at Sampson Regional Medical Center.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 29th at 2:00 PM at Royal-Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brandon King officiating. Burial will follow in the Clinton Cemetery.

Born in 1938 in Sampson County, Charles was the son of the late Bonnie Franklin and Thelma Mildred Simmons King. Charles began his adulthood as a shipbuilder in Newport News, VA. After a while, he realized that his calling was to help people and enforce the law. His Police career began in 1968 when he moved back to Sampson County where he joined the Clinton Police Force for 13 years. In 1981, he joined the Salemburg Police Department, where he retired as Chief of Police in 2005. He loved serving his community and spent a life full of service in Law Enforcement. Charles’ love for music and dance brought him to being a DJ at WRRZ and WCLN for many years.

Charles is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patricia G. King of the home; daughter, Terry A. Tew, and husband, Henry of Turkey; son, Scottie F. King, and wife, Lynn of Clinton; seven sisters: Janice Bledsoe, and husband, Jimmy of Hope Mills, NC., Jo Odham of Newport, NC., Brenda Martin, and husband, Tony of Autryville, Debbie Shatterly, and husband, Wayne of Clinton, Sylvia Phillips, and husband, Orin of Hope Mills, Kay Nix, and husband, Joey of Hendersonville, NC., and Sherrie Baldwin, and husband, Eddie of Clinton; three brothers: Larry King, and wife, Karen of Autryville, Ronald King of Clinton, and Glenn King, and wife, Sheila of Clinton; four grandchildren: Henry L. Tew, III, Harley Lea Godwin, and husband, Ryan, Haley M. Tew, and Rev. Brandon King, and wife, Ashley; two great-grandchildren: Henry L. Tew IV., and Paisley Godwin.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 PM at the funeral home and other times at his home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.royalhallfuneralhome.com

Royal-Hall is honored to serve the King family.

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Beverly Vines Huff - October 11, 1943 - March 20, 2022

Departed: 03/20/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Beverly Vines Huff, born on October 11th, 1943, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside on March 20th, 2022.

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Mrs. Connie Williams - January 13, 1940 - March 05, 2022

Departed: 03/05/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Clinton

Mrs. Constance “Connie” Mabry Williams, 82, of 416 E. Powell St., passed away Saturday, March 6, 2022, at her home.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 8 from 5:00 p.m. until at her home. A private Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, March 9 at 11:00 a.m. at Shady Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Inez, NC.

Born in 1940 in Hollister, NC., Connie was the daughter of the late Claude Albert and Mariam Anna Hamlet Mabry. She attended Louisburg College, where she played basketball, averaging 39.9 points a game. She later earned her degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, graduating in 1985.

She was a dedicated teacher, teaching at Sampson Community College, Clinton High School, Sampson Middle School and Union Middle School, where she retired in 2015.

Connie was married to the love of her life, Fred, for 48 years, who passed away in 2008. They enjoyed attending NC State football and basketball games together. Connie always lit up the room and loved spending time with her family and friends. She was very active and enjoyed playing tennis and golf, dancing and especially enjoyed spending time at Carolina Beach.

She is survived by her two sons: Craig Williams and wife, Donna of Smithfield; and Todd Williams and wife, Robbie of Clinton; four grandchildren: Robinson Williams and wife, Megan of Clayton; Luke Williams of Austin, Texas; Mabry Williams of Raleigh; and Ford Williams of Raleigh; great-grandchild: Davis Belle of Clayton; and sister: Diana Hogge of Newport News, Virginia.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials may be made to the Sampson Community College Education Foundation, P.O. Box 318 Clinton NC 28329, in memory of Connie Williams.

Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Williams family.

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Mr. Joshua Emile Blier - July 21, 1932 - March 02, 2022

Departed: 03/02/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Yanceyville, NC

Mr. Joshua Emile Blier, 89, (formerly of Faison), passed away March 2, 2022 at his home in Yanceyville with his daughter by his side.

Born on July 21, 1932 in Mexico, Maine, Joshua was the son of the late Emile and Josephine Peters Blier. He spent twenty years in the United States Navy, reaching the rank of Chief Petty Officer. After retiring from the Navy, he settled in Sampson County with his family and joined the maintenance team at Sampson Regional Hospital until retiring a second time.  Joshua was a hard working man, and also enjoyed gardening spending time with his cats and dogs.  Most of all he loved his family. He will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, Joshua was predeceased by his wife, Rosa Hunter Blier; son Timothy and several of his siblings.  He is survived by his daughter, Jo Ellen Blier Parker and husband, Gary of Yanceyville; daughter, Linda (Scott); Grandchildren: Jeremy Tart (Lisa) of Charlotte; Bradley Blier (Kyla) of Clinton; Stacy Thornton (Brian) of Japan; two brothers, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. And, also - not to be left out, his beloved black lab, “Blackie” that stayed by his side throughout his final days.

A Graveside Service with military honors will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Grandview Memorial Park with Rev. Charles Ray Jernigan officiating.

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George Bradley Cooper, Jr. - June 21, 1945 - February 22, 2022

Departed: 02/22/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Salemburg

Mr. George Bradley Cooper, Jr. 76 of 102 N.E. Main St. passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, with his daughter and son-in-law by his side at UNC  Health Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 11:00 AM at The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Joseph Dionne officiating. Burial will follow in Salemburg Cemetery.

Born on June 21, 1945, in Sampson County, Bradley was the son of the late George Bradley Cooper, Sr and Mary Maggio Cooper. He attended East Carolina University and was retired from Carolina Telephone/Century Link Companies.

He is survived by a daughter, Olivia Cooper Bullard, and husband, Jason of Roseboro, two grandchildren: Jaycie and Mason Bullard; brother, John Cooper, and wife, Carol of Raleigh, Niece, Holly Cooper Myers, and husband, Steve of Greenbrae, CA., and two Nephews: Nathan Cooper and wife, Katie of Washington, DC., and Dr. Christopher Cooper and wife, Kate of Dallas, Texas; Special Friend, Blondell Johnson of Harrells and her daughters, Heather McCullen and husband, Tracy of Raleigh and, Kellie Daniel and husband, Jim of Greensboro along with their children, Anna Paige Daniel, Jay Daniel, Mary Brown McCullen, and Emily McCullen. The family will receive friends Friday, February 25, 2022, from 6 till 8 PM at Royal-Hall Funeral Home and other times at the home of his daughter at 12447 C.S. Faircloth Rd., Roseboro, NC

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Mrs. Janet Bradshaw-King - January 20, 1937 - February 18, 2022

Departed: 02/18/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Clinton

Mrs. Janet Powell Bradshaw-King, 85, passed away peacefully Friday, February 18, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, February 22, at 1:00 pm at Grandview Memorial Park with Rev. LeAnne Calhoun officiating.

Born in 1937 in Sampson County, Janet was the daughter of the late Willie Haywood and Virginia Ray King Powell and the widow of her first husband, Weldon Bryant Bradshaw, and her second husband, Thomas Devone King. Janet was an active member of Keener United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir, was the pianist and organist, and was active in the UMW.  She loved her church family as her own. Janet touched the lives of many children in her 36 years of teaching at Halls Piney Grove and Hargrove Elementary schools.  Janet was a true southern lady who loved working in her yards and growing beautiful roses. Roses were her pride and joy and she enjoyed sharing them with others. In her later years, she found much pleasure traveling extensively. To know her was to love her and she will be truly missed.

She is survived by two daughters: Martha Ray Bradshaw of Clinton, and Marcia Bradshaw Shaw and husband David of Apex; three grandchildren: Sarah Kathryn Lee and fiancé Donnie Maas, Janna Shaw, and Carlee Shaw; stepdaughter, Julie King Bartlett and husband Roger; sister, Hilda Farmer of Goldsboro.  Additionally, she is survived by her devoted caregivers, Janet Johnson of Harrells, and Juliette Graham of Clinton.

In addition to her parents and husbands, Janet was preceded in death by a grandson, Brian Bradshaw Lee; stepsister, Nan Casey Smith and stepdaughter, Jennifer King.

The family will receive friends at her home and following the graveside service at Grandview Memorial Park.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Keener United Methodist Church, c/o Ann Hobbs, 4750 Hobbton Hwy. Clinton, NC.

The family wishes to thank 3HC for their love, care, and support. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.royalhallfuneralhome.com

Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Bradshaw family.

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Lois Ruth McCullen - August 15, 1939 - February 13, 2022

Departed: 02/13/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Clinton

Mrs. Lois Ruth Bradford McCullen 82, of 5421 Hobbton Hwy. died at Sampson Regional Medical Center Sunday, February 13, 2022.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Plain View Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. W. O. Reiber and Rev. Charles Ray Jernigan officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Born on August 15, 1939, in Wayne County, Mrs. McCullen was the daughter of the late Thurman and Ruth Bradford. She was a member of the Plain View Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was the widow of E. G. McCullen.

She is survived by two daughters, Anita M. Hunter and Sandra McCullen both of Clinton. One son, Neal McCullen of the home. Two sisters, Letty Thornton of Grantham and Virginia Parrish of Goldsboro. Two brothers, Marion Bradford of Goldsboro and Ronnie Bradford of Hillsborough. Four grandchildren, Dustin McCullen (Allyson), Jessica Riley (Jason), Cassie McCullen, and fiancé Tyler, Nicholas Hunter (Harley). One great-grandson, Cullen Hunter. Three step-great-grandchildren, Bryson Riley, Tyson Riley, and Jase Riley.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Stacy Bradford, T. J. Bradford, and J. D. Bradford.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the Sanctuary beginning at 1:00 PM and other times at the home of her daughter, Anita Hunter, at 1522 Hunter Rd. Clinton, NC. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.royalhallfuneralhome.com

Royal-Hall is honored to serve the McCullen family.

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Glenn Robert Bass, Sr. - July 19, 1950 - February 08, 2022

Departed: 02/08/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Glenn Robert Bass, Sr., 71 of 194 Ely Lane passed away Tuesday, February 8th, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, February 13th, at 2:00 PM at Royal-Hall Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Travis Bennett officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Beulah Church Cemetery.

Born on July 19, 1950, in Sampson County, Glenn was the son of the late Roscoe Almond Bass, Sr. and Mamie Lee Haney. Glenn had a passion for his country where he served as a Vietnam Veteran, former Commander of the American Legion Post 22, a lifetime member of VFW post 7547, and a member and former Commander of the Veterans Council. He was a member of New Freedom FW Baptist Church and the Warehouse Manager for Pelican Building Center until his retirement. Glenn was well-known in the community and around the town of Clinton. He was a good-hearted man, dedicated to his family. He was a proud American and man of God, and would tell anyone who would listen. He had a heart of gold and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Because to know him, was to love him.

Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Hazel Davis Bass of the home, three daughters: Carolyn Bass “his girl” of the home, Amanda B. DeBusk and husband, Taylor of Arizona; Robin B. Hultman and husband, Todd of Indiana;  four sons: Glenn Bass, II of Wendell, Dennis Rice of Texas, Jonathan Rice and James Rice, both of Fayetteville; three sisters: Elizabeth Brown of Dunn, Catherine Corbett of Clinton, Rosie Carter of Clinton.  He was also blessed with fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by four brothers: Carl Haney, Alfred Haney, Roscoe Bass, Jr. and Rubin Bass.

Visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the beginning of the service at the funeral home, beginning at 1:00 pm.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the wonderful staff of Community Hospice of Clinton, especially Carol Aman, who became like family instantly.  Glenn was blessed with great caregivers during his illness and the family thanks you all for your support, care and love throughout his care.

Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Bass family.

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Timothy "Timmy" Wayne Jones - December 29, 1963 - February 08, 2022

Departed: 02/08/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Timothy “Timmy” Wayne Jones, 58, of 196 Cedar Lake Ln passed away at Sampson Regional Medical Center Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, Feb 13th at 2pm at Rowan Baptist Church with Rev. Clay Carter officiating.  Visitation will follow in the church fellowship hall following the service, and other times at his home.

Born on December 29, 1963 in Sampson County, Timmy was the son of the late Bruce Stanley and Peggy Westbrook Jones.  He grew up in Clinton and after graduation, he worked selling auto parts and later worked as a metal fabricator for Robinson & Son Machine.   Anyone who knew Timmy, knows he loved riding his motorcycle, and going to Myrtle Beach with his family. He and his wife, Ellen had been faithfully attending Rowan Baptist Church for the past several months, and Timmy was very active in Rowan’s Wheelchair Ramp Ministry and had become an integral part of the team. Timmy’s greatest achievement, besides helping Pastor Clay build wheelchair ramps, was the day he accepted Jesus Christ into his heart as his personal Lord and Savior.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory - his wife, Ellen Robinson Jones and his son, Bruce Wayne Jones of the home; his sister, Sandra Jones of Clayton; mother and father in law, Thomas and Doris Robinson; sister-in-law, Patricia Harrell and brother-in-law, Wayne Robinson.

The family asks that no flowers be sent, but instead please make donations to Rowan Baptist Church in Timmy’s memory: 701 Rowan Rd, Clinton, NC  28328 or to Grove Park Baptist Church, 609 Northeast Blvd., Clinton, NC  28328.

Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Jones family.

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Mrs. Evelyn Marie Waters - March 07, 1927 - February 08, 2022

Departed: 02/08/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Evelyn Marie Boyette Waters, 94, of 202 Inverness Road, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at home.

A graveside service will be held in the Clinton Cemetery on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Matt Seals officiating. Face coverings are requested to ensure everyone’s safety.

Mrs. Waters was born in Duplin County, to the late John Wright and Effie Boyette. After attending Campbell College, now Campbell University, Mrs. Waters, a working mother, worked at Branch Banking and Trust Company in Faison. For much of her life, she worked as the bookkeeper at the store in Suttontown.

She lived her life selflessly, supporting her husband in his work as a farmer and nurturing her three children, ensuring that they were educated. She also loved her grandchildren and their children.

Mrs. Waters was married for 66 years to William Nelson “Bill” Waters, Sr., who died in 2013. She is survived by her three children, William Nelson Waters, Jr. and wife, Carolyn, of Clinton; Judy Waters Smith and husband, DeWitt, of Cary; Anita Waters Alpenfels and husband, Eric, of Pinehurst; and one sister, Annette Kernstein of Hope, Michigan. She also is survived by five grandchildren, Stephen Wright Waters and wife, Leigh; William Nelson Waters III and wife, Heather; Holly Smith Talton and husband, Gabe; Anna Smith Miller and husband, Rob; and Sarah Smith Barker and husband, Will. She was predeceased by her first grandchild, Christin Maria Waters Minchew.  Eleven great-grandchildren were her pride and joy:  Kendrick Minchew, Will Minchew, Jane Caroline Minchew, Anna Leigh Waters, William Nelson Waters IV, Wright Waters, Louis Talton, DeWitt Talton, Jerry Miller, Emma Barker and Wyatt Barker.

The family owes much gratitude to the caregivers who allowed Marie to remain at home even as her health declined.

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Mrs. Ethel Jane Thornton - June 11, 1931 - February 06, 2022

Departed: 02/06/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Ethel Jane Fann Thornton 90, of 3486 Hobbton Hwy. died at Mary Gran Nursing Center Sunday, February 6, 2022.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 2:00 pm at the Royal-Hall Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Stan Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Newton Grove.

Born on June 11, 1931, in Sampson County, Mrs. Thornton was the daughter of the late M.B and Maude Phillips Fann. She was a member of Roseboro Church of God of Prophecy and a homemaker. She was the widow of Earl Junior Thornton and enjoyed taking care of her children and grandchildren and being a caretaker to those in need. She had a heart of gold and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Simmons and husband, Keith of Clinton. Three sons, Roger Dale and wife, Ilene Thornton of Clinton, Jessie Samuel Thornton of Clinton and Ricky Don and wife, Linda of Teachy.  Nine grandchildren, Nine great-grandchildren. In addtion to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Jane Thornton.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 pm, at the funeral home on Wednesday, and at other times at the home of her son, Dale, at 305 Carolina Ave., Clinton.

Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Thornton Family.

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Mr. Bobby Gene Hill - April 28, 1941 - February 04, 2022

Departed: 02/04/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Bobby Hill, 80, of Clinton, NC, passed away Friday morning, February 4, 2022, in his home under the care of his loving wife and 3HC (Hospice).

A memorial service will be held  Monday, February 7, 2022, at 7:00 PM at The Clinton Community Church with Rev. Dwight Dunning and Rev. Jonathan Hill officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church, beginning at 6:00 pm. A private burial will be held on a later date. Mr. Hill was a native of Kinston, NC, and was the son of Clayton Vernon Hill and Betty Hill White. He was a member of Clinton Community Church where he formerly served as a Deacon and as his favorite role, “Greeter!”.  He enjoyed sharing his faith in Jesus with friends and total strangers. An avid reader of the Bible, he did his best to live his life as modeled by his Savior. For more than thirty years, he was employed at Quinn Wholesale of Warsaw and finished out his retirement by working in the grocery store business which is where he started as a teenager. Mr. Hill had the gift of hospitality and always enjoyed feeding people and talking to them as long as they would listen!

Surviving family members include his wife of 49 years, Janice Owen Hill, of the home; two sons, Ronald Gene Hill of Kinston and Rev. Jonathan Heath Hill and wife, Sara Blackmon Hill, of McLeansville; grandchildren: Dana Williams and husband, Cecil, of Deep Run, Makenna and Miranda Hill of McLeansville; great-grandchildren, Destinee and D.J.; brother Kenneth Hill and wife Nell, of Kinston, sister Addie Marie Boyette, of Kinston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three of his brothers and two of his sisters.

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Frederick "Fred" Eugene Holland - March 30, 1952 - February 04, 2022

Departed: 02/04/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Frederick “Fred” Eugene Holland, 69 of 1315 Beulah Rd. died at Sampson Regional Medical Center Friday, February 4, 2022. *** Update:  A Memorial Service for Fred will be held this Saturday, April 16th at 2:00 pm at First United Methodist Church with a visitation following the service in the church Fellowship Hall. ***

Born on March 30, 1952, in Sampson County, Fred was the son of the late Junius Everett and Veneta Lewis Holland. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a farmer. He was the widower of Elizabeth “Beth” Belle Wilson Holland. He was an avid N.C. State fan and coach of the senior ladies basketball team. In addition, he coached little league baseball, basketball, football and soccer teams.

He is survived by his daughter, Katie Susan Holland of Everetts, NC. Son, Matthew Alexander Holland of Clinton. Three brothers, Daniel “Dan” Floyd Holland and wife, Ruth of Clinton, Junius Memory Holland and wife, Kathy of Sierra Visa, AZ. and William “Randy” Randall Holland and wife, Nancy of Clinton.

In addition to his parents and wife, Beth, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Russell Fletcher Holland.

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Mrs. Eloise Clifton - October 18, 1936 - February 04, 2022

Departed: 02/04/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Eloise Lanier Clifton, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, February 4, 2022.

A celebration of Eloise’s life and Graveside Service will take place on Friday, February 11 at 1:00 PM at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation with family and friends will be held immediately following the service at the cemetery.  Those who wish to honor Eloise may make a donation in her memory to Piney Grove Baptist Church, 1818 N McCullen Road, Faison, NC 28341.

Eloise was born in Warsaw, North Carolina and attended Warsaw High School where she played on the basketball team and developed a lifelong passion for the sport. She loved her ACC teams! Eloise met Francis, the love of her life, at a local gathering spot called Taylor’s Pond and the two married in 1953. They settled near the Clifton family farm and worked for many years as they raised their 3 girls. She recognized the importance of education and went back to Sampson Community college to get her associates degree later in life. Afterwards, she found a career in several administrative roles, including with the Sampson County Health Department, where she retired after 20 years. Eloise was a doting grandmother, first to Paige and Mackenzie. Later in her retirement, she and Francis kept the road hot to Richmond, never missing an important game, recital, or birthday for William, Audrey, and Faith. Eloise was a devoted wife of 65 years, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend to all that crossed her path. She never met a stranger, always saw the best in others, and possessed a special ability to make people feel seen and known. Eloise was a faithful member of Piney Grove Baptist Church where she took on many roles including Youth Sunday School teacher, Church Clerk, WMU Treasurer/Secretary, Special Events Committee, Eastern Baptist Association Prayer Team, and the New Mexico Missions Trip Team. Her love for Christ was evident throughout her life and she loved her church family as her own. Eloise regularly sent out dozens of cards with handwritten messages to friends and family reminding them they were loved by both her and the Lord. Her “card ministry” as it became known continued even when she could no longer purchase them herself, and she routinely requested they be brought to her at Rolling Ridge. All that received one (or many) of these special notes can attest to the warmth they evoked.  Eloise was a member of the Tea Party Ladies, the local chapter of the Red Hat Society and served many years as Communicator. Her RH Sisters became extended family in later years, and their eccentric dress and personalities brought love, laughter, and joy to so many people. We can all learn a lesson from these ladies – life is too short not to eat poundcake for breakfast!

She is survived by her children, Sandra Kay Clifton (Gene), Renee Clifton Simopoulos (Ernie), and Barbara Clifton Wood (Art); grandchildren, William Francis Simopoulos, Audrey Lanier Simopoulos, Sarah Faith Wood, Taylor Paige McCullen (Ben), and Tara Mackenzie Parrish (Will); and 4 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister-in-laws, Barbara Clifton and Teresa Clifton as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Eloise was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Francis Highsmith Clifton; her parents, Maurey Ward Lanier and Flossie May Lanier; brothers Edwin Ward Lanier and Donald Rex Lanier; and sister, Barbara Ann Lanier Anderson.

The family would like to thank the many special people that loved and cared for Eloise in her last months. A special thank you to Janice Hering for her amazing care and support.

Royal-Hall Funeral Home is honored to serve the Clifton Family.

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Janet "Lori" (Parker) Fowler - Unknown - February 04, 2022

Departed: 02/04/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Janet Delores “Lori” (Parker) Fowler, 74, passed away peacefully 4 February 2022 following an extended illness.  She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Annie Parker and brother Thomas (Tommy).

Janet was born and raised in Clinton, NC, where she married and began her journey as a wife, mother and public servant.  For more than two decades, she shined as a military spouse and mother, establishing multiple homes in Germany and the United States while focusing on raising a son with love and grace.  Janet’s career as a public servant began with the NC Department of Soil & Water Conservation and culminated with her retirement from the Fairfax County, VA, Public School System.

Janet is survived by her husband Phil and their son Jon and his family: wife, Ann; grandchildren Katherine, Thomas and Andrew.

A visitation with family and friends will be held on April 30 between 2:30-4:00 at Royal Hall Funeral Home in Clinton, NC.

Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Fowler family.

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Mrs. Elaine Burchette - March 09, 1948 - January 31, 2022

Departed: 01/31/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Elaine Harrell Burchette, 73 passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Southwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 11:00 am at Clinton Family Worship Center with Pastor Lynn Blackburn officiating.

Born on March 9, 1948 in Georgia, Elaine was the daughter of the late Robert Jefferson and Earline Young Harrell.  She was a retired beautician, working for herself at Clinton Hairstyling and took pride in her work.   She enjoyed all of the weekly customers she had, who were more like family; and cherished all of the friendships she made over the years. After retirement, she enjoyed helping Franklin Thompson at the flower shop for many years.  She was known by her grandchildren and many others as “Mema”.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, who she adored.

She is survived by one daughter: Christi Blackburn of Clinton; one son, James Robert Burchette of Roseboro; two stepsons: Kenneth Dewayne Burchette of Roseboro and Randy Lee Burchette of Clinton; Sister, Willie Berry of Florida; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday, beginning at 10:00 am; and other times at her daughter’s home, located at 2560 Beulah Rd., Clinton.

Royal-Hall Funeral Home is honored to serve the Burchette family.

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Dereck Lee Roberts - September 07, 1965 - January 30, 2022

Departed: 01/30/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Raleigh, NC -  Dereck Lee Roberts, 56, died peacefully Sunday, January 30, 2022, at home surrounded by family, close friends and the loving support of his care team.

Dereck, often referred to as Big “D” by family and friends, and “Buzz” by his team at Progress Energy (Florida), was born September 7 ,1965 in Norfolk, Va. to Al (Murray) and Pat (Patricia) Roberts.

Throughout his childhood in Cockeysville, Maryland, Dereck was active in Boy Scouts of America, Church, and Track and Field at Dulaney Valley High school where he secured many achievements including leading the Dulaney Lions to the Maryland State Championship finals for throwing shot-put and discus.

Upon his graduation at Dulaney, Dereck was accepted to North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC where he again achieved numerous titles and records through his ventures with Track and Field. Dereck graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

At the beginning of his college career, Dereck met his loving Wife, Mary Lynn Purcell Roberts of Clinton, NC on August 26, 1983, in her sophomore year at the nearby Meredith College. Mary Lynn and Dereck were inseparable, dating for seven years until their marriage on December 1, 1990. Mary Lynn and Dereck raised two strong-willed boys, William Lane Roberts (24) and Benjamin Purcell Roberts (21) who are both currently attending and succeeding in college at NC State and East Carolina University, respectively.

Dereck’s passions revolved around four main pillars in his life, his faith, family, the Wolf Pack and the outdoors. Dereck was a devout Christian, family man and fisherman. He found his greatest enjoyment from his time spent with his boys, surf fishing on Ocean Isle Beach, NC and on their family trips to Florida.

Dereck’s active participation through his boy’s lives was apparent through his involvement with coaching their baseball teams, attending their sporting events, leading their Boy Scout troops and often teaching their Sunday school classes with their mother.

Dereck’s passionate work ethic allowed Mary Lynn to be the mother she desired to be. His dedication to his career afforded his family a comfortable lifestyle offering them to form strong, long-lasting friendships with many neighbors from numerous moves. Dereck’s career was supported by Mary Lynn and her willingness to say yes to each opportunity presented him regardless of how far they would move away from family. His career continued through many organizations and 19 moves including, Dominion Power (Virginia), Progress Energy (Florida), and Duke Energy (North Carolina). Their travels finally paid off with them landing back in North Carolina to be present with their numerous friends and families.

Dereck showed strength and grace as he faced several challenges including the sickness and loss of his wife Mary Lynn (June 12, 2021), along with his own 5-year battle of neuroendocrine cancer. He was often comforted by the presence and companionship of the family’s two “Little Brown Dogs” Mollie and Hazel who he adored dearly.

Dereck was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lynn Purcell Roberts, father, Murray Alton Roberts, mother, Patricia Verell Roberts, and father-in-law, Edwin Lane Purcell. He is survived by two sons, William Lane Roberts and fiancé Meghan Nicole Hankins, and Benjamin Purcell Roberts and girlfriend Madeline Christine Purl, brother, Mark and wife Judy Roberts of Churchville, MD, brother-in-laws Bobby Purcell and wife Lori of Cary, NC and Mac Purcell and wife Dale of Clinton, NC, nephews John, Wes, and Alex (Madison) Purcell, nieces Paige (Brian) Noreen, Morgan Roberts and mother-in-law, Mary Lucille McKenzie “Tink” Purcell.

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Mr. David Allen Taylor - July 02, 1962 - January 30, 2022

Departed: 01/30/2022 (Clinton)

Obituary Preview: Clinton

Mr. David Allen Taylor, 59 of 64 Big Piney Grove Rd., passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Mary Gran Nursing Center.

Graveside Services will be held Thursday, February 3, at 2:00 PM at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 1481 Fleet Cooper Rd., Roseboro, NC with Rev. John Hobbs officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery.

Born on July 2, 1962, in Sampson County, David was the son of the late Herman Lee and Ruby Rackley Farley and stepmother, Treva Taylor. He was a member of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church. David had a passion for fishing, hunting, and anything that involved the outdoors. David was a true fighter, and he never gave up.

David is survived by two brothers: Randy Lee Taylor and wife, Diane of Turkey, and Billy Ray Taylor and wife, Kim of Hampstead, NC.; one stepsister, Sandra Stallings and husband, Larry of Rocky Mount, three stepbrothers: Kenneth Anderson and wife, Ruthanne of Wichita, Kansas, James Anderson of Fayetteville, and Timmy Anderson and wife, Janet of Clinton; and several nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.royalhallfuneralhome.com

Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Taylor family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and other biographical information. It may also include details about their life, accomplishments, and surviving family members.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a lasting tribute to the deceased and can be a valuable resource for genealogical research.

Who typically writes an obituary?

The task of writing an obituary usually falls to the family members or close friends of the deceased. In some cases, a funeral home or mortuary may assist with writing the obituary or provide a template for the family to fill out.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's full name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service, hobbies, and surviving family members. It may also mention any notable achievements, awards, or charitable organizations they were involved with.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication and the family's preferences. Typically, it ranges from a few sentences to several paragraphs. Online obituaries often have more flexibility in terms of length and content.

Can I include photos or other multimedia in an obituary?

Yes, many online obituary platforms and some print publications allow you to include photos, videos, or other multimedia elements to make the tribute more personal and engaging.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper or online platform?

Contact the newspaper or online platform directly to learn about their submission guidelines and deadlines. Some may require you to fill out a form or upload your content through their website.

Is there a cost associated with publishing an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication and the length of the notice. Some newspapers and online platforms offer free or low-cost options, while others may charge by the word or line.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, it's becoming increasingly common for people to write their own obituaries in advance. This can help ensure that your life story is told accurately and with your own voice.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, usually including only the most basic information. An obituary is a more detailed and personalized tribute that celebrates the person's life.

Can I include humor or anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! Obituaries are meant to be a celebration of the person's life, so feel free to include stories, quotes, or humorous moments that capture their personality.

How do I handle sensitive or difficult information in an obituary?

If there are sensitive or difficult aspects of the person's life that you're unsure how to address in the obituary, consider consulting with family members or close friends for guidance.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial information in an obituary?

Yes, it's common to include information about memorial services, charitable donations, or other ways that people can honor the deceased's memory.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The publication timeline varies depending on the newspaper or online platform. Some may publish immediately, while others may have a delay of several days or weeks.

Can I edit or update an obituary after it's been published?

In some cases, yes. Contact the publication or online platform directly to inquire about their policies on making changes to published obituaries.

What if I need to correct errors in an already-published obituary?

Contact the publication or online platform immediately to report any errors. They will work with you to correct the mistakes and republish the revised obituary.

Can I share an obituary on social media?

Yes! Many online obituary platforms provide easy sharing options for social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

How do I find old obituaries from years ago?

You can try searching online archives of newspapers or websites that specialize in historical records. Local libraries or genealogical societies may also have resources to help you find old obituaries.

Are online obituaries permanent?

Most online obituary platforms keep tributes active indefinitely, but it's essential to check their policies regarding archiving and data retention.

Can I create a virtual memorial or guestbook with an online obituary?

Yes! Many online platforms offer features like virtual candles, flowers, or guestbooks where friends and family can leave messages and condolences.

How do I handle condolences and messages from strangers who respond to an online obituary?

You can choose to respond personally or delegate someone else to manage responses. Be cautious when interacting with strangers online and prioritize your emotional well-being during this difficult time.

What if I'm not comfortable sharing certain details about the deceased in an obituary?

You have control over what information is shared in an obituary. If you're unsure about including certain details, consult with family members or close friends for guidance.

Can I use an obituary as a way to share memories and stories about the deceased?

Absolutely! An obituary is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the person's life and share meaningful anecdotes that will help keep their memory alive.

How do I balance honesty with tact when writing an obituary?

Be honest about the person's life while still being respectful of their memory and those who will be reading the obituary. Avoid controversial or sensitive topics that might cause discomfort for others.

What if I need help writing an obituary due to grief or overwhelm?

DON'T hesitate to ask for support from family members, friends, or even professional writers who specialize in crafting meaningful tributes. You can also seek guidance from funeral homes or bereavement counselors.

Can I use an existing template or example as a guide when writing an obituary?

Yes! Many resources offer sample templates or examples of well-written obituaries that can inspire you as you craft your own tribute.