Charles “Chuck” Lewis Maxwell, Jr., age 53 was born October 27, 1972 to Charles Lewis Maxwell Sr. and Joyce Smith Maxwell in Clinton, North Carolina. He unexpectedly passed away July 8, 2026. Chuck graduated from Sampson Early College High School. He  is a native of Wallace, NC. Chuck worked in car sales for many years. He was a great salesman just like his daddy. He had an infectious smile, a huge heart filled with love for all, and a true spirit of adventure. He lived his ...

  PAMELA ANN NORRIS GRIFFIN of Pinehurst, North Carolina passed away peacefully on 4th day of July 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 23, 1954, in Clinton, North Carolina she was the daughter of the late Paul Ransom Norris and Grace Jones Norris. Pam, a devoted wife who shared 50 beautiful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Gregory “Greg” Griffin, building together a foundation upon Christian beliefs of love, faith, family and cherished ...

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Zakalata, 56, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at home with her loving family, friends and pets by her side. Debbie, born March 9, 1970, in Dearborn Michigan, was the daughter of Richard Zakalata and Patricia Wells. Debbie had meningitis as an infant that left her with a learning challenge. She received specialized instruction through public education in Michigan. As one influential person in Debbie’s life shared, God always had ...

Daniel Maxton Dyson, 91, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at home with his loving family by his side. Funeral Services for Mr. Dyson will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 11 AM at First Methodist Church, 208 Sampson St. Clinton, with Pastor Matt Seals, officiating.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service.  Interment will be Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM, at the Eastside Cemetery, 1484 Fayetteville Road, Rockingham, NC.  ...

Celebrating the Life of Bill Brinkley William “Bill” Brinkley Clinton, NC Bill Brinkley, 67, of Parker Memorial Road, Clinton, North Carolina, left this world on Friday, June 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, laughter, and a family who will miss him dearly. Born and raised in Williamsburg, Virginia. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Martha Brinkley; his father-in-law, Freddie “Coonie” Vann; and his nephew, Van Alphin. He is survived ...

  Sandra Jernigan Pope, 81, died on June 6, 2026 at Rolling Ridge Assisted Living in Newton Grove. Sandra was born in Sampson County.  She was the cherished daughter of the late Allison Britt Jernigan and Marvin Jernigan.  She is a 1963 graduate of Midway High School. She worked for many years as an administrate assistant for a local textile company and then as Benefits Coordinator for Mary Gran Nursing home for many more years.  Sandra was predeceased by her beloved ...

Hunter Blaze Bordeaux, 29, of Raleigh, formerly of Clinton, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 in Raleigh. The family will have a time of visitation Monday, June 8, 2026 from the hours of 5:00 PM until at Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home and other times at the home of his mother Carol Starling in Clinton. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the Allen Cemetery, 2106 Bethel Church Rd. Tarheel, NC with the Rev. John Cartrette officiating. Hunter, born October 26, ...

Mt. Olive, Roger Dale Blagg Jr., known to those who knew and loved him as "Dale," passed away on May 30, 2026, at the age of 39.   Dale will be remembered for his incredible sense of humor, authenticity, and the lasting impact he made on the lives of those around him. He proudly served in the United States Army, including a deployment to Afghanistan from 2012 to 2013, and retired honorably in 2017 after years of dedicated service to his country. He is survived by his loving ...

Clinton, Vernon Arnold Warner, 76, of 3971 Boykin Bridge Road, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Funeral service will be held at 3 PM, Saturday, May 30th at Coharie Christian Center with Pastor Bill Chaney and Pastor Eartle McNeill officiating. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church.  Entombment will be held at a later date in the Warner Family Cemetery. Vernon, born March 12, 1950 in Kansas, was the son of the late ...

Neil was a hardworking man who worked as a timber cruiser after attending NC State. He started his own business, Southeastern Forestry, and found great joy in the nature and animals on the family farm. One of his favorite pastimes was growing roses for his Momma. He had a special love for bulldozers and tractors and never met a piece of equipment he didn’t admire.   Over the last two years, he endured a nightmare of illness, yet he fought with strength and determination every ...