The Daytona Beach News-Journal’s Godwin Kelly & Ken Willis have covered NASCAR for nearly 60 years combined. godwin.kelly@ NASCAR THIS WEEK news-jrnl.com [email protected]

SPEED FREAKS QUESTIONS & ATTITUDE A few questions we had to ask ourselves Compelling questions ... and PHOENIX maybe a few actual answers Your knee-jerk review of Vegas and results of the “new THREE THINGS TO WATCH Is that a look of concern? package”? GODSPEAK: It’s a work in 1. Penske power Let’s call it a mix of mild concern, progress. Drivers have more car balanced by a hesitance to offer control, and there have been It sure looks like Team snap judgment. I tuned into Sun- fewer wrecks. Give it time. Penske has found the day’s race, saw a big pack of cars KEN’S CALL: If it seemed perfect secret key to the new slicing and dicing, and said, “See, at the start, the engineers NASCAR package — two that’s exactly what NASCAR was would eventually mess it up. But wins by two drivers on looking for with the new con- it seems imperfect at the start, consecutive weekends. figurations.” Then I looked in the so maybe the engineers will find Joey Logano credited corner of the screen and realized a way to tighten up the field. Ford’s engineers for solv- it was just the second lap of Reverse psychology, right there. ing the puzzle. “Everyone a green-flag run. By Lap 10, it is going through a learn- became the Urban Meyer 400 — Kez, then Joey. Is this going to ing curve right now, so everyone in spread formation. be a Penske year? if there’s a time to do it, GODSPEAK: You know how the now is the time because Now what? winds of fortune work, but right we had to redo every- now Team Penske enjoys a bel- thing we had anyway,” I always go back to the theory lowing jib. What? Logano said of the new proposed by former Nashville KEN’S CALL: Penske also has a Mustang. “That seems to Joey Logano won at Las Vegas a week after teammate Tennessean motorsports writer third wheel, Ryan Blaney, who be paying dividends for Brad Keselowski captured the flag at Atlanta. Team Larry Woody, who suggested has done no better than 22nd so us now.” Penske has seen early success with the new aero/motor tossing a rabid badger in every far. If they get him going, watch package. [AP/JOHN LOCHER] cockpit to liven things up. Given out. 2. NASCAR’s NASCAR’s reluctance to see the observation “But still work to do. It’s been happy with his car brilliance in that, I will instead early. Three different yet this season. “The last opt for patience and the insti- FEUD OF THE WEEK The Cup Series made its winners, three races; so two weeks we’ve been tutional knowledge that no full aero/engine package we’ll take this one and in right field at the start eventual landing spot, rules- VS. KURT debut at Las Vegas, with head to Phoenix.” of practice, and they just wise, will be universally loved BUSCH: Hamlin was not happy mixed reviews. NASCAR keep scrambling and by all. about having to play follow-the- is poking and prodding 3. Harvick watch taking big swings at it leader behind Busch, who was at the data gathered to to get us close,” he said. — Ken Willis, ken.willis a tick slower on older tires, but date. “I think it was good When the Cup Series “Hopefully, we can get @news-jrnl.com impassable because of the new to see directionally that circus hits Phoenix and that figured out.” Count aero/motor combo. guys (came) up through ISM Raceway, you have on it Sunday. GODWIN KELLY’S TAKE: This the pack and make to keep one eye on Kevin NASCAR CUP is something new in the Cup a pass for the lead,” Harvick. Harvick has — Godwin Kelly, The DaSTytonaANDINGBeach NewSs-Journal’s Godwin Series — faster cars that NASCAR Vice President piled up nine wins at the godwin.kelly@ Kelly & Ken Willis have covered NASCAR for can’t pass. “(When) he ran Steve O’Donnell said. 1-mile oval. He hasn’t news-jrnl.com nearly1.60JoeyyearsLocombined.gano godwin.kelly@133 the bottom (racing lane) then news-jrnl.com2. [email protected] there’s nothingNAanyone could do SCAR THIS WEEK 3. Denny Hamlin 127 about it,” Hamlin said. HealthHealth 4. LocalLocal News 121News LocalLocal NewsNews Local News 5. Brad Keselowski Education115 Local News PagePagePage 85 8 6. Kyle Larson PagePagePage102 102 2 PagePagePage 2 66 7. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 99 GODWIN’S PICKS QUESTIONS & 8. 98 FOR PHOENIX ATTITUDE 8. Martin Truex Jr. 98 LAS VEGAS AMPSONSAMPSON COUNTY’SOUNTY’S COMMUNITYOMMUNITY NEWSPAPEREWSPAPER FREE WINNER: Kevin Harvick SSAMPSON C C10.OUNTY’SKurtCompellingBusch C CquestionsOMMUNITY... and ma95 ybeN NEWSPAPER FREE REST OF TOP 5: Chase Elliott, 11. Arica fewAlmiractualola answers 92 Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Kurt THREE THINGS WE LEARNED 12. 85 Busch 13. ClintIs itBoalrwyeadyer time for a tweak83 of FIRST ONE OUT: Ty Dillon 1. Two for Kyle 14. Chasethe iRacingElliott format? 81 DARK HORSE: Ricky Stenhouse 15. Ryan Blaney 69 Jr. Kyle Busch continued 16. WilliamEnoughByrquirkson remain to remind66 DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: The his assault on NASCAR’s VOLUMETheVOLUME 9, ISSUE9, ISSUE 50 50 Sampson17. Jimmie Johnson 65 Weekly TheVOLUME 10, ISSUE 10Sampson Weekly The Sampsonyou this is a racing simulation Weekly TheVOLUME 11, ISSUE 16 Sampson Weekly competition tightens up in the minor-league series 18. 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We have also been told that Bank of America and other major lenders will begin accepting From the Desk of and processing applications for the PPP from non-members within the coming days as well. I will continue to find out more about this issue in the future and will update you as soon Senator Brent Jackson as I hear more. So far, $70 billion in PPP loans have been processed. Earlier this week, Bank of America Dear Friend of Senate District 10, took in more than 230,000 loan applications requesting $38 billion in funds, more than a I want to take a moment to wish you and your family a happy Easter weekend! I understand tenth of the total funds allotted to the program. JPMorgan had 375,000 requests as of yes- that the celebration of this important holiday will be unusual. As we all know, social distanc- terday afternoon for about $40 billion in loans. The Paycheck Protection Program, a $349 ing measures will cause many of us to be away from family and loved ones unlike years past. billion part of the $2 trillion federal stimulus package that was passed by Congress. It is important to remember that we are celebrating Christ’s resurrection, and his dying for our sins. We should take this time to reflect on His sacrifices and understand that we must However, the PPP is still presently available for business from all SBA Lenders. Although also continue to make sacrifices until we overcome this public health challenge that is before we have heard that certain banks have given priority to current customers, the rules of the us. However, as a farmer, I remain optimistic that we will get through this uncertain time program do not restrict businesses from only applying with their primary bank. You should stronger and more united than ever before. We all sin, but through Christ, our sins can be reach out to these lenders to apply and find out the details concerning their process. forgiven. I hope we can all reflect on His example and learn to forgive and love our neighbors as Christ did. The list of SBA Approved Lenders can be found here: https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/ nc/charlotte/resources/sba-lenders-serving-north-carolina-small-businesses Again, I wish everyone a happy and safe Easter! There are also numerous programs other than the PPP that are active through the SBA. A As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if I can assist you in any way possible. link to their application and information concerning the program is attached below.

COVID-19 Status Update Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Advance: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/ This week, we have continued to see numerous and quickly changing updates on the virus. It loans/coronavirus-relief-options/economic-injury-disaster-loan-emergency-advance is my goal to continue to keep you all updated on these changes. I will continue to do my best to make you aware of the different state mandates, suggestions to help mitigate the effects of SBA Express Loan: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-op- the virus, and resources that are available to assist you. tions/sba-express-bridge-loans

North Carolina Update: SBA Debt Relief: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-op- As of this morning, North Carolina has 3,651 cases of coronavirus according to the latest tions/sba-debt-relief count on the state Department of Health and Human Services’ website. There are 91 counties with cases including Sampson, Duplin, and Johnston Counties Additionally, The Golden Leaf Foundation here in NC has another loan option available for According to the DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services), website there are: small businesses seeking relief. The application and the details can be found here: https:// www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/sba-debt-relief - 11 cases and 0 deaths in Duplin County - 8 cases and 0 deaths in Sampson County Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s se- - 57 cases and 5 deaths in Johnston County cure website at DisasterLoan.sba.gov.

For more information on the spread of the virus please visit: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ Businesses and individuals may also obtain information and loan applications by calling covid-19-case-count-nc the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 or 1-800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, or by emailing [email protected]. Loan application forms I would also like to take a moment to thank our local healthcare workers and first responders can also be downloaded at disasterloan.sba.gov. for their bravery and sacrifice during this time. We all owe them an enormous debt of grati- tude and appreciation for their lifesaving work. We will continue to support them and their Resources and Contact Information efforts as they collectively work to help stop the spread of this virus. NC 2-1-1 is available 24/7 as a resource for assistance related to COVID-19. Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to resources in your community and text COVIDNC to 898211 to get alerts Governors Executive Orders on the North Carolina’s COVID-19 updates. Later today, the Governor will announce additional executive orders that will enact new pol- icies that affect our entire state. These will include: Additionally, below is a list of some new Paycheck Protection Program and other small business resources from the NC Chamber, US Chamber and the like. Plus, at the bottom are New restrictions for existing essential businesses, such as limiting the number of individuals the SBA district office locations and contact information in North Carolina that can assist within a retail store at one time and physical markings within store to ensure that social dis- with SBA loan questions and concerns. tancing measures are followed. Also, the order will include suggestions for sanitation, online/ pick-up orders, and hours for elderly shoppers. N.C. Commerce: Main Street and Rural Planning Center Resources Small Business Tips and Resources Additionally, the order will include changes to the Unemployment Insurances process includ- http://burkecountychamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Tips-For-Small-Business- ing allowing for employers to file attached claims on behalf of their employees. es_032420.pdf

Last, the order will likely detail requirements for existing long-term care facilities to ensure N.C. Chamber Resources social distancing and the use of PPE’s. Webinar: April 2, Paycheck Protection Program: What you need to know. https://ncchamber.com/paycheck-protection-program-what-you-need-to-know/ Unemployment Insurance Update As I mentioned in our last newsletter, workers who have been affected by the Coronavirus Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Small Business are able to apply for unemployment benefits through the Department of Employment Secu- https://ncchamber.com/coronavirus-resource-guide-nc-business/coronavirus-covid19-re- rity. The application can be found here: https://des.nc.gov/apply-unemployment or over the sources-for-small-business-nc/ phone at 888-737-0259 U.S. Chamber Resources Our office has been made aware of the recent delays of ES, including issues with their on- Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Check List line application and call centers. Since March 17, 497,226 claims have been filed in North https://ncchamber.com/wp-content/uploads/023595_comm_corona_virus_smallbiz_loan_ Carolina. For perspective, 11,000 claims were filed all of February. The Tax Foundation is final.pdf reporting that over the period from March 14 to March 21, unemployment claims increased by 2549% over the previous week. Just yesterday there was an additional 22,766 claims filed. Coronavirus Small Business Survival Guide: All Our Content in One Place This placed NC at 7th of the 50 states for the rate of increasing unemployment claims. https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/strategy/small-business-resources-for-surviv- ing-coronavirus As of this morning, DES has issued $40.4 million dollars and 150,831 payments for COIV-19 related unemployment claims. This number will continue to increase as payments are sent SBA District Office Contact Information and claims are approved. The SBA North Carolina District and three satellite offices are responsible for the delivery of SBA programs in the state. Under the federal stimulus bills, federal funding for increased staffing at NC DES will be supplemented and increased. DES has posted an additional 35 temporary positions to support SBA North Carolina District - Charlotte the claims process. Over the last few weeks, they have also added an additional 100 trained 6302 Fairview Road, Suite 300 staffers to take calls and process documentation. Additionally, a new call center was opened Charlotte, NC 28210 to field new claims for unemployment benefits on March 30th. They have also launched -an P: 704-344-6563 other additional call center via Amazon Connect. F: 704-344-6769 [email protected] (link sends e-mail) Based on my previous conversations with staff, DES is adding server capacity and attempting ************* to update their system for their peak hours in order to prevent server related issues with the SBA Triangle North Carolina Office – Raleigh online application. Patrick Rodriguez, SBA Senior Area Manager Wake Tech Community College We have asked that all employers and/or employees submit a form, which is attached below, Northern Wake Campus detailing the issues they are having ffor the Department of Commerce to follow up accord- 6600 Louisburg Road ingly. Bldg. D, Rm. 351 Raleigh, NC 27616-6328 Link to form: 919-532-5525 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Unemployment_Help_NC_Senate [email protected](link sends e-mail) ************* There is also a new email address set up that constituents can email to receive help with their SBA Wilmington and Southeastern password, obtaining a PIN, and other simple account issues. More complex requests should North Carolina Office – Wilmington be directed to the form. The email address is: [email protected] Cape Fear Community College 502 North Front Street, Suite 530 Our office understands your frustration and we are attempting to reply to all messages from Wilmington, NC 28401 constituents concerning this matter. We are working with DES to resolve these issues and we Don Spry, SBA Senior Area Manager will continue to follow-up with any updates on their progress. P: 910-398-0746 [email protected](link sends e-mail) U.S. Small Business Administration Grants ************* I would also like to provide you with some information on the current state of the PPP (Pay- SBA Asheville and Western roll Protection Program) and the other SBA loan options that are available. North Carolina Office – Asheville Sharon Harvey, SBA Senior Area Manager Unfortunately, we have been made aware of some of the challenges individuals have faced A-B Tech Enka when attempting to apply for the newly rolled out PPP (Payroll Protection Program). In one 1465 Sand Hill Road, suite 2032 weekend, Wells Fargo reached a self-imposed $10 billion cap they set for its participation in Candler, NC 28715 the program. It closed the application to new submissions late Sunday. However, yesterday P: 202-805-8947 my office was informed that Wells Fargo has been working with the SBA on a plan for their [email protected](link sends e-mail) loans. Wells Fargo will not be subject to their self-imposed assets limit moving forward. Wells Fargo will then be able to continue to accept applications from their members as well Please visit the NCDHHS website, www.ncdhhs.gov/coronoavirus, and check the Updates as accept and process applications from non-members. page. You should also visit the CDC website for the latest information at www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus. If you have specific questions or concerns related to COVID-19 in North Car- Wells Fargo said it would re-open its PPP website for applications beginning Wednesday olina, call 866-462-3821 for more information. afternoon. As of this morning, we have not seen the new online application. We have been informed they are still working to upload their online application as a result of this update. Please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html for the updates as well. The link to their website can be found here: https://update.wf.com/coronavirus/paycheckpro- tectionprogram/ I encourage you to stay tuned for daily updates from the CDC and NCDHHS. My office remains open for business. Please call 919-733-5705 to reach us. We will continue to serve It will be located here when they make it public to my understanding. Please continue to NC families in a responsible, safe way. Please let us know if we can be of any assistance contact your local Wells Fargo branch with questions about their application process. to you.

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Over the past week, seven offenders have tested positive for coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, at three different prisons – Johnston, Caledonia and Neuse correctional institu- tions. Over the weekend, face masks were distributed to all staff and offenders at those prisons.

The 14-day moratorium on the acceptance of new offenders from the county jails, and the suspension of the vast majority of offender transportation between the prisons, is in keeping with the spirit of the Centers for Disease Control’s guidance to the country to shelter in place.

Offenders will continue to be transferred over the next two weeks for the following reasons: • To comply with court orders. • For medical or mental health reasons. • For security purposes to address critical incidents within the prisons. • To release offenders who have completed their prison sentences.

Efforts are underway to transfer those offenders who are scheduled for release over the next two weeks to areas close to their homes, where they will be released in accordance with their individual release plans. No offender will remain incarcerated past their scheduled release date. Also to be transferred to their assigned prisons over the next two days will be new offenders who have been admitted to state prison and who have remained free of COVID-19 symptoms. . Over the past month, offender transportation movements have been limited to only new offend- ers to the prison system, court-ordered, high priority and health care movements. Transported offenders have been medically screened both before and after getting on the transportation bus.

“I want to thank the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association for working with us in this critical next step to combat coronavirus,” said Ishee. “Everyone is working hard to fight this danger- ous virus and I commend prison staff for their bravery in the face of these challenges.”

Correction Enterprises is producing face shields, hospital-style gowns and washable face masks. All staff and every offender will get a face mask once enough are manufactured. In addition, Correction Enterprises is producing large quantities of sanitizer and hand lotion to be used in all the prisons.

For the past month, offenders throughout the prison system with fevers, coughs and symptoms of respiratory illness have been isolated in the prisons from the prison general population. Test- ing for COVID-19 is being done per the recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control. N.C. Tobacco Use Quitline The results are usually obtained within 48 hours. Talk with an expert Quit Coach In addition, new offenders to the state prison system have been quarantined for 14 days follow- 1-800-784-8669 ing initial medical screening for potential COVID-19 symptoms, to prevent the introduction of the virus into a facility. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Quit Coaching available in many languages. Staff medical screenings have been enacted at every prison, including temperature checks, in All calls are free and confidential. an additional effort to reduce the chances the virus gets into a prison. 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Trial Date 06-08-20 INCIDENT REPORTS 04-03 HANDEE Hugos of Clinton reported 04-27-20 04-06 Chantel Micaela Oliver, 29, Roseboro. 03-20 Laquisha Chebelle Miller of Roseboro re- Damage to Property- gas pump $30,000 03-21 Tyler Allen Stonestreet, 24, Garland. CIT- Misd Larceny. Trial Date 04-16-20 ported a Breaking & Entering- stolen television 04-03 William Mitchel Hill of Clinton re- Possess Methamphetamine. Bond $4000. 04-06 Aaron Thomas Kestler, 23, Chapel Hill. ($250), Jewelry ($300) ported Larceny of wallet and money- $320 Trial Date 05-01-20 DWI. Bond $1000. Trial Date 06-24-20 03-21 Performance Dodge of Clinton reported a 04-03 Henry Tew of Turkey reported All 03-22 Hannah Rene Turner, 31, Clinton. 04-07 Tyshaa Jakeoma, 26, Clinton. DWI, Fail Motor Vehicle Theft- 2009 Chevy Silverado $15000 Other Larceny of Golf Cart $3200 Communicating Threats. Trial Date 05-12- to Move Over or Slow Down Violation. Bond 03-21 Brian Johnson of Garland reported a Break- 04-03 Dollar General of Clinton reported 20 $1000. Trial Date 06-24-20 ing & Entering All Other Larceny of Money $700 03-23 Zachary Lee Oxendine, 29, Clinton. 04-07 Jessica Cordelia Corbett, 30, Clinton. 03-21 William Marshall Bagley of Autryville re- 04-04 Noel Thompson of Clinton reported Larceny, Obtain Property by False Pretense, Habitual Larceny. Bond $7500. Trial Date 06- ported Damage of Property- siding of building $100 Breaking & Entering Other Building- $500 Poss Stolen Property, B/E MV, Habitual Fel- 12-20 03-22 Amanda Raquel Lee of Dunn reported a Bur- 04-04 Taylor Lee Tew of Clinton report- on, Conspire to commit B/E to MV. Bond 04-07 Derrick McWhorter, 51, Clinton. Shop- glary/Breaking & Entering and Destruction/Dam- ed Theft from Motor Vehicle- Money $70, $135000. Trial Date 05-26-20 lifting. age/Vandalism of Property- stolen Jewelry $10800 semi-automatic $500 03-24 Antonio Neal Chestnutt, 45, Clinton. 03-30 Tyler Allen Stonestreet, 24, Garland. 03-23 Concrete Service Company of Clinton re- 04-04 Mary S Brown of Magnolia reported Child not in rear Seat, DWLR. Bond $5000. Larc Merchant Emergency Door. Bond $2500. ported Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property- Breaking & Entering- stolen purse and con- Trial Date 04-17-20 Trial Date 06-11-20 truck window $500 tents $200 03-24 Stepanique Johnson, 22, Clinton. Fail 03-30 Rueben Davis, 36, Roseboro. Assault 03-23 Debra Ann Elliott of Dunn reported a Bur- 04-04 John Ernest Roche of Turkey report- to stop-steady red light, DWLR not impaired with a deadly weapon, Simple Assault. Trial glary/Breaking & Entering, Larceny- stolen Jewel- ed Breaking & Entering, Damage to Proper- rev. Bond $500. Trial Date 05-04-20 Date 04-28-20 ry ($2000), Clothing/Shoes ($5000), Purse ($200), ty- door locks $50 03-24 Bradley Jay Johnson, 37, Newton 03-31 Jack Savoy Davis, 20, Clinton. Injury television ($200), DVD and movies ($300), and 04-04 Emily Matthis Warren of Clinton Grove. Assault Serious Bodily Injury, Pro- To Personal Property, Trespass of Real Property. miscellaneous items ($200) reported Burglary/Breaking & Entering, Fi- bation Violation. Bond $10000. Trial Date Bond $500. Trial Date 05-07-20 03-23 Tiffany Fisher Vazquez of Clinton reported nancial Identity Theft, Pretenses/Swindle/ 04-17-20 03-31 James Clifton Rich, 55, Salemburg. Lar- Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories- $1600 Confidence Game- stolen identity docu- 03-24 Eliseo Dioncio Vail Perez, 30, Clinton. ceny, Breaking & Entering. Trial Date 05-12-20 03-23 Can-Am Farms of Roseboro reported Motor ments and $27 Assault on a Female. Trial Date 05-28-20 04-01 William Joseph McLeod, 19, Roseboro. Vehicle Theft- four wheeler ($11000) 04-05 Bertha Ann Williams of Clinton re- 03-24 Tiffany Shonta Beasley, 38, Clinton. OFA - FTA Consume Alc By <19. Bond $500. 03-23 John Alvin Lynch of Garland reported All ported Robbery of wallet- $150 Burglary/Breaking & Entering, Larceny after Trial Date 05-26-20 Other Larceny, Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of 04-05 Jerry Long of Clinton reported Larce- Breaking and Entering, Possession of Stolen 04-01 Richard Conway Moore, 60, Clinton. As- Property- trailer ($300), gate ($300) ny of Genrac Generator $800 Property. Bond $25000. Trial Date 04-17-20 sault on a Female. Bond $500. Trial Date 06- 03-24 Brigid Ann Edwards of Dunn reported Lar- 04-05 George Almond Tyndall of Autryville 03-25 Bret Matthew Burkett, 24, Newton 30-20 ceny of Oil Sign ($500), Gas Pump vintage ($500), reported Larceny of Trailor- $2800 Grove. Driving While License Revoked (Not 04-02 Michael Jay Jones, 31, Clinton. First Deg Gas Signs ($1100) 04-05 Michael Lawayne Chestnutt of Clin- Impaired), Weapon Law Violations, Posses- Tresp Enter/Remain. Bond $200. Trial Date 05- 03-25 Tracey Brown Ammons of Garland reported ton reported Larceny, Destruction/Damage/ sion of Marijuana Less than 1/2 OZ, Posses- 11-20 Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories Vandalism of Property- tire $100, cellphone sion of Drug Paraphernalia. Trial Date 06- 04-02 Thomas Calvin Pope, 33, Dunn. Possess 03-26 Dale Godwin Phillips of Dunn reported Mo- $200 10-20 Stolen Goods, Larceny, Poss Drug Para, Possess tor Vehicle Theft- truck $2500 04-06 Sunset Avenue Car Wash reported 03-25 Tyrone Darnell Harris, 37, Garland. Meth, Bond $12500. Trial Date 05-28-20 03-26 Ralph Bailey Dale of Dunn reported Bur- Damage to Property- trash can $25 Fail Report New Address – Sex Offender. 04-03 April Manuel, 41, Dunn. Section 1-36 glary/Breaking & Entering- stolen compressor 04-06 Happy Mart Tobacco Shop of Clinton Bond $15000. Trial Date 05-18-20 Regulations of Dangerous Dog, Breaking or ($150), Jigsaw ($100), Jointer ($250), Chainsaw reported Counterfeiting/Forgery of check 03-27 Adonis Lee Toomer, 29, Clinton. Entering, Misdemeanor Probation Violation, Re- ($180), Weedeater ($250) $2500 and Money Order $950.37 OFA/Speeding, OFA/DWLR Not Impaired sisting Public Officer. Bond $1500. Trial Date 03-30 City of Clinton reported Damage to City 04-06 Albert Earl Melvin of Clinton report- Rev. Bond $500. Trial Date 05-05-20 05-12-20 property- truck window $200 ed Obtaining Property by False Pretenses- 03-37 Dustin Ray Millen, 31, Clinton. Pos- 04-03 John Beirne, 43, Zebulon. Communicat- 03-30 Tractor Supply Co of Clinton reported Shop- cell phone $275 sess with Internet to Sell and Deliver Heroin, ing Threats- CS, Second Degree Trespassing – lifting- boots (374.97 and $159.99) 04-06 Walmart of Clinton reported Shoplift- Possess Firearm by Felon, Mint Dwelling CS. Trial Date 06-09-20 03-30 Walmart of Clinton reported Shoplifting of ing of pants and misc items valued at $40.00 or Vehicle for Drugs, Child Abuse. Bond 04-03 Stormy Kincaid Ellis, 27, Dunn. Re- assorted items valued at $48.00 04-07 Crystal Raynor of Clinton reported $80000. Trial Date 04-03-20 sisting Public Officer, Misdemeanor Violation, 03-31 Consuela Lynette Faison of Clinton reported Larceny of cell phone and case- $160 03-27 Alexander William Bowman, 33, Breaking or Entering, Section 1-36 Regulations Burglary/Breaking & Entering 04-07 City of Clinton reported Damage to a Clinton. Second Degree Trespass, Cyber of Dangerous Dog. Bond $53500. Trial Date 03-31 Valerie Stevens of Salemburg reported City of Clinton Vehicle- $800 Stalking. Bond $4500. Trial Date 05-27-20 05-12-20 Breaking or Entering, Larceny 04-07 Lafrances Haygood of Autryville re- 03-28 Kathie Dehoyos, 41, Clinton. Lar- 04-04 Tammy Sue Peterson, 48, Roseboro. 04-01 Linwood Hill of Clinton reported a Robbery- ported Larceny from Mailbox- printer ink ceny, Credit Card/ATM Fraud, Shoplifting. Damage to Property. Trial Date 06-22-20 stolen money $600 and wallet $20 $20 Bond $2500. Trial Date 05-22-20 04-05 William Abraham Sharpe, 44, Faison. 04-01 Walmart of Clinton reported Shoplifting of 04-07 Akayua McDonald of Roseboro re- 03-28 Kyler Kearley, 20, Clinton. Shoplift- Noise Ordinance Violation. Trial Date 06-04-20 beer- $32.00 ported Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of ing. Trial Date 05-07-20 04-05 Rosana Elizabeth Rosales, 25, Roseboro. 04-02 Robbie Franklin Wallace of Clinton reported Property. Automobile $800 03-28 Jewelya Mackenzie Remaley, 19, No Operators License, DWI. Bond $1500. Trial Motor Vehicle Theft of Moped $1900 04-07 Kevin Geran West of Clinton report- Clinton. Shoplifting. Trial Date 05-07-20 Date 06-12-20 04-02 Daphne Fells of Roseboro reported Bur- ed Larceny of a Firearm- handgun $600 03-30 Isrrael Palencia, 19, Clinton. Possess 04-05 Russell Condell Bell, 29 Garland. Pos- glary/Breaking and Entering, Destruction/Damage/ 04-07 Carlie C’s IGA reported Shoplifting Marijuana, Operating Motor Vehicle with sess Drug Para, Simple Poss Sch II CS< Felony Vandalism of Property of food items $30.00 Unlawful Window Possession of Cocaine. 04-02 Norma Esperanza Rodrigues of Clinton re- 04-07 Walmart of Clinton reported Shoplift- 03-31 William Joel Oyola Jr, 33, Magnolia. 04-07 Beverly Janet Marshall, 57, Clinton Mis- ported a Robbery- purse ($100), gold rings ($400), ing of ribeye steaks $31.94 Burglary. Trial Date 06-12-20 use of 911 System. Trial Date 06-23-20 earring ($20) 04-08 Southeastern Outdoor Products of 04-01 Jeffrey Lee Graham, 36, Clinton. 04-07 Heather Elizabeth Sykes, 36, Clinton. 04-02 Myra McDowell of Roseboro reported a Clinton reported Obtaining Property by Shoplifting. Trial Date 04-16-20 Cyberstalking, Simple Assault. Trial Date 06- Burglary/Breaking & Entering- stolen watch ($60), False Pretenses- $5946.92 04-03 Nydea Matiney Morgan, 46, Clinton. 30-20 table ($200) and damage to door frame ($400) Notary Fraud. Bond $2500. Trial Date 04- 04-08 Maggie Jo Parrish, 20, Clinton. Larceny. 04-02 Kevin Jacob Lee of Dunn reported a Bur- * The Crime Report is provided by 17-20 Bond $2500. Trial Date 05-01-20 glary/Breaking & Entering with Larceny, Destruc- 04-03 Benice Oates Carter, 38, Turkey. 04-08 David Keith Skaggs, 37, Faison. Resist tion/Damage/Vandalism of Property- stolen AC the Sampson County Sheriff’s WFA/Notary ACK/Verif/Administer. Bond Delay Obstruct. Bon $1500. 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shaken by the uncertainty. This, however, is different.

A virus like COVID-19 is an invisible terrorists who preys on us all. It strikes the elder- ly and the vulnerable with ease and it has crippled the normalcy of everyday life. If I’m transparent, I fear for my job, my wife’s job, and her health as she approaches 6-months of pregnancy. Part of me fears for what life looks like on the other side of this. We really have little understanding of what ripple effects this causes for many in the years to come. Honestly, fear rattles the best of us – and the realist in me says not everyone will survive this. Churches, businesses, and families will suffer as a result of this crisis.

What else can I do except to cling to the hope promised in Scripture? What else can I do except get on my knees before a sovereign God and beg for mercy and peace? My encouragement comes from verses like Psalm 111: “Great are the works of the LORD; Recover and Reemerge they are pondered by all who delight them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the I was essentially a kid when 9/11 happened. I was in the 10th grade and remember walk- LORD is gracious and compassionate” (Psalm 111:2-4, NIV). I am able to find solace ing into my Spanish 1 class to see my teacher crying in the hallway. Her son worked in in Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who Manhatten and she was trying to figure out how to contact him. I cautiously walked into love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” the class and put my book bag across the chair of my desk. The girl who sat beside me explained to me the situation. She had seen the second plane crash into the building on Yet at the same time, there is incredible tension within me. Examining my own heart live television in her previous class. It was my first understanding of exactly what was in light of Jesus’ words to his followers in Luke 8:25 in the midst of a storm, “Where is happening. your faith?” – I have to admit, maybe my faith is not as strong as it needs to be at times.

During that tumultuous time, I felt safe. My life had not really been affected. I felt terri- Now more than ever, I need -- we need -- the Lord’s grace and compassion. If – and ble for those in New York, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania who had lost their lives. I when – we recover from this virus, my hope and prayer is that we as a people reemerge felt worse for their family members. I felt terrible that we had a present danger in global stronger and more unified than ever. I pray that we all come out on the other side with terrorism. But the problem seemed to be “out there” – in New York, Washington DC, a deeper appreciation for human dignity and we seek to love our neighbors well. My and Pennsylvania. I knew that at the end of the school day, I would go home, be with my hope is that we seek the peace and the prosperity of our community during this crisis family and go back to school as normal. Life would go on. and reemerge banded together.

I remember where I was when I heard the news, just like everyone else, but I was un- Pray for me, as I pray for you. OBITUARIESBUSINESS CLINTON She is survived by her son Richard B. Butler, daughters Diane L. CLINTON Mr. Edward Burnett Andrews, Harvey (Kevin) and Ellen B. Hancox (Scott); three grandchildren Ms. Belinda Carol Fleming, 65, Sr., 69, of 54 Harpers Glen Lane, Sarah H. Sen (Suman), Laura K. Hancox (Nathan) and Luke A. of Powell Road died Sunday, April Apt. 301, Clinton, NC passed away Hancox (Willene); great-grandsons Neel and Kabir Sen; and 5, 2020. She was born June 21, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Mount brother- in- law Howard Matchett Esidora graduated from Meriden 1954 in New Haven Connecticut Olive Center, Mount Olive, NC. High School in 1950 and attended the University of Connecticut at and was a retired bank teller. She The graveside service was held at Storrs and graduated from the Meriden Hospital School of Nursing was proceeded in death by her 1pm, Sunday, March 29, 2020 at in 1953. She was licensed as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut, father Raymond Louis Lombardi, Sandhill Cemetery, Clinton, NC with North Carolina and Virginia. She started her nursing career at her mother Mary Helen Burke, a Rev. Leonard Henry officiating. The UNC Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill in 1954. She worked and sister Debra Davis, and a brother service was live-streaming via the supported her husband while he attended UNC School of Law. Louie Lombardi. She is survived Worley Funeral Home Facebook Esidora was a doting mother to her four children. She supported by siblings Phyllis Torres, Buzzy page. Mr. Andrews is survived by SON-Edward Andrews, Jr. of each of her children’s interests and endeavors. Her math and Davis, Johnny Davis, Paulie Lombardi, Tina Lombardi, Phyllis Faison, NC; SISTER-Carletis Allen of Clinton, NC; BROTHER- science skills made her our homework tutor and she was a lifelong Lombardi, Stacy Hassell, and many nieces and nephews. She is Anton Andrews of Harrells, NC; 3 grandchildren. Online learner of science and medicine. To her three grandchildren she also survived by a daughter, Christy Ann Bilberry; a son, Garrett condolences may be sent to worleyfuneralhomeinc.com. was the grandmother who spoiled you and gave you cookies any Brandon Weber and wife Elizabeth; five grandchildren: Gabriel time of day. She had a beautiful voice and she loved to dance. A Weber, Michael Weber, Brittany Bilberry Bass, Bailey Ann SALEMBURG family graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Bilberry and Brandon Kirk Bilberry; and two great-grandchildren, Mrs. Ruby Herring Beard, a.k.a. at 2:00 pm at Clinton Cemetery in Clinton, NC. A memorial mass Savannah Brooke Bass and Camdyn Kirk Avery. She spent the “Red”, 65, of 1368 Lakewood will be held at a later date due to the current health crisis. Memorial last several years in Clinton with her cousin, caretaker, and best School Road, Salemburg, NC passed donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic friend Donald Lee. Her hobbies included decorating, traveling, away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Church, Clinton, NC. and taking care of her animals. No services are planned at this Accordius Health, Wilmington, time. NC. A graveside service was held SALEMBURG at 1pm, Saturday, March 28, 2020 Mr. Danny Ray Cannady, 68, CLINTON at Faircloth-Herring Memorial of Salemburg passed away on Elizabeth Verona Norris Hall, 83, Gardens, Salemburg, NC with Rev. Saturday, March 21, 2020 at home. of 120 Southwood Drive, passed Leonard Henry officiating. The A graveside service was held at away Monday, March 23, 2020. service was live-streaming via the 11:00 AM Monday, March 23 No services are being planned but Worley Funeral Home Facebook page. Mrs. Beard is survived by at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist anyone who would like to visit the SISTERS-Betty Butler and Janice Williams both of Salemburg, Church Cemetery with Rev. Eddie family will be welcome at the home NC; BROTHERS-Charles E. Faircloth of Poughkeepsie, NY, Smith officiating. Mr. Cannady of her daughter, Tammy Holland at Rev. Freddie Herring, Sr. of Salemburg, NC and Roscoe Herring, was a native of Sampson County, 1245 Beulah Road, Clinton, NC. Jr. of New Haven, CT. Online condolences may be sent to the son of Leonidas Cannady and Elizabeth, born in 1936 in Sampson worleyfuneralhomeinc.com. Clara Crumpler McLeod. He was County, was the daughter of the late preceded in death by his father; great grandchild, Carson Avery and Fletcher and Nora Norris. She was a caregiver. Survivors include: CLINTON a sister, Faye Knowles. He was a retired employee of Smithfield son, Billy DeWayne Smith and wife Cindy; daughters, Vickie Mr. James Edward Bullock, 72, Packing Company. He is survived by a daughter, Amy Cain and Haney and husband Nelson and Tammy Holland and husband of 3501 Worley Street, Fayetteville, husband, Michael of Roseboro; son, Kevin Ray Cannady and Fletcher; eight grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; two NC formerly of Sampson County, wife, Candace of Roseboro; mother, Clara McLeod of Salemburg; great-great grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Tart of Raleigh; and passed away Wednesday at home. four grandchildren, Tyler Avery, Lillian Avery, Kenley Cannady brother, Larry Norris of Fayetteville. The family would like to No service will be held. Burial in the and Corbyn Cannady; two great grandchildren, Easton Byrd and thank the staff and nurses at Mary Gran Nursing Center for all the Eastern Carolina Veterans Cemetery, Noah Avery; brother, Ronnie McLeod, sister, Donna Spell and his love and care shown to their Mother. Another thank you to staff Goldsboro, NC on Monday, April 6, caregivers, Ruthann Hagner and Diane Davis. Services entrusted at the Dairy Queen for their kindness. Online condolences may be 2020. A private family viewing will to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro, NC made to the family at www.crumpler-honeycutt.com. be held. Mr. Bullock is survived by 28382. his DAUGHTER-Jaclyn Bullock CLINTON Drummond of Miami, FL; SISTERS-Dr. Linda Bullock of Miami DUNN Shirley Susan Darden Hargrove, Gardens, FL, Barbara Sampson of Fayetteville, NC, Georgie Mr. Dillon J. Eldridge age 94, a loving wife, mother, mother-in- Faison of Landover, MD and Glenda Faison of Clinton, NC; passed away Tuesday, March 31, law, grandmother, sister, sister- BROTHERS-Joseph Bullock of Clinton, NC, Abraham “Al” 2020 at Harnett Woods Nursing in-law and aunt went to be with Bullock of Fayetteville, NC and Jeffery Bullock of Roanoke, and Rehab., Dunn, N.C. In light of her Lord on Monday, March VA; four grandchildren. Online condolences may be sent to the recent restrictions due to the 30, 2020 at the Bradley Creek worleyfuneralhomeinc.com. Corona Virus, the family will have Assisted Living Health Center, a Memorial Service at a later date. Wilmington, NC where she had HARRELLS Left to cherish his memories are his resided for the last four years. Ms. Judy Williams Burley, 74 wife, Ida W. Eldridge of the home, She passed away peacefully of 4660 Delway Hwy. Harrells daughter; Nell Coats of Raleigh, son; surrounded by her adoring sister died Monday, April 6, 2020 at her Gary Eldridge of Newton Grove, and family. Left to cherish Shirley’s memory are her three sons residence. A graveside service was grandchildren; RayAnn Eldridge, Cassie Eldridge and Michaela which she was faithfully devoted to: Gregory (Greg) Dewey held at 11:00 am. Tuesday, April 7, Eldridge. Dillon and Ida were married September 6, 1950, the love Hargrove, James (Jimmy) Thomas Hargrove and wife Patricia 2020 at the Harrells Cemetery by of each other’s lives, and were married for 69 1/2 years. He was (Patty) Waters Hargrove and Mark Nicholas Hargrove and wife the Rev. Tim Register. Ms. Burley preceded in death by his parents; John P. and Mae W. Eldridge, Tracy Yarbrough Hargrove. She was also blessed with five was born October 27,1945 to the late siblings; George Eldridge, John Eldridge, Luby Eldridge, Edith E. grandsons who survive her, James “Thomas” Hargrove, Jr., Rob and Mary Williams. She was Weeks and Frances E. Gregory and son-in-law; Timothy W. Coats. Patrick Waters Hargrove, Christian Stephen Hargrove, Nicholas preceded in death by her husband, Online condolences may be made at: www.westanddunn.com. Charles Hargrove and Matthew Taylor Hargrove, all of whom Mr. Robert M. Burley Sr. and her West & Dunn Funeral Home, Newton Grove, North Carolina is cherished their close relationship with her. In addition to her brother in-law Mr. Conrad Jenkins. Ms. Burley was a faithful wife, honored to serve the Eldridge Family. immediate family, Shirley is also survived by her only sibling, mother and friend. She along with her late husband, owned and Ola Marcelle Darden Daughtry whom she had an extremely close operated the Electromatic Burglar Alarm, Inc. Although she was FOUR OAKS bond and her special nieces, Marcelle and Susan and nephew, a graduate of James Kenan High School, she will be remembered Mr. Jeffery Aaron Faircloth, 57 of Dallie. Also left to cherish Shirley’s memory are her numerous for the deep love and admiration she had for Union High School Four Oaks passed away on Tuesday, sister-in-laws: Jean Ellis, Maggie Logan, Ganelle Cook, Grace and the Union “Spartan” district. Ms. Burley is survived by March 24, 2020 at the UNC Hospitals Hargrove and her brother-in-laws: Larry Hargrove and Harold her three sons: Mr. Robert M. Burley Jr. wife Angela, Donald in Chapel Hill. A graveside service Cook. Shirley will also be greatly missed by her many other D. Burley, wife Janet and Douglas L. Burley, wife Ashley. Her was held on Friday at 2:00 PM at nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Shirley was born sisters: Mary Ann Jenkins of Kenansville and Priscilla McGill, Salemburg Pentecostal Freewill on June 1, 1935 in Clinton, NC, the oldest daughter of the late husband George of Harrells. Four grandchildren: Robb Hunter Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Graham Dewey Darden and Josephine Hairr Darden. She was Burley, Olivia Judy Burley, Cameron L. Burley and Britton D. Bryan Strickland officiating. Mr. preceded in death by her beloved husband, James (Jim) Dowling Burley. In lieu of flowers, memorials can made to the Union High Faircloth was a native of Sampson Hargrove, her special brother-in-law, Dallie “Preston” Daughtry, School Athletic Booster Club, 1189 Kader Merritt Rd. Rose Hill, County, the son of the late Henry sister-in-laws: Doris Hargrove, Mary Agnes Puryear, Edna NC 28458. Carter Funeral Home in Garland is honored to serve Clay and Georgia Annette Flynn Hargrove and brother-in-laws: Patrick Hargrove, Nick Hargrove, the Burley family. Faircloth. He was an employee of Schindler in Clinton. He Lucian Hargrove, George Hargrove, Otis Puryear, Emory Ellis is survived by his life partner, Ann Holland of the home; two and Mike Logan. Shirley graduated from Halls High School CLINTON daughters, Tamara Faircloth and wife, Marie Faircloth of Forest, in Sampson County and obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree Esidora Angelina Butler passed VA and Courtney Faircloth of Fayetteville; one son, Jeffery Aaron in Elementary Education from East Carolina University (ECU) away on Friday, April 3, 2020. Faircloth, Jr. and wife, Brittany of Autryville; two sisters, Connie in 1959. She was a proud member of the Delta Kappa Gamma She was born January 2, 1932 in Faircloth Fann of Roseboro and Donna Faircloth of Fayetteville; Sorority. Shirley later completed her Masters of Education Meriden, Connecticut. Esidora one brother, Ricky Faircloth of Greensboro; seven grandchildren Degree from ECU. She spent the majority of her teaching career was the daughter of Dominico and and one great grandchild. In light of the recent restrictions due as a third grade teacher at Winter Park Elementary school. She Margherita (Nigro) Muratore. She is to the coronavirus, the family will not have a visitation, but on will be remembered as a wonderful and caring teacher. Shirley preceded in death by her husband of Friday, March 27 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM friends are welcome to retired in 1995 after teaching for over 30 years to anxiously begin sixty-six years, Jesse, her son, Paul come by Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro to pay their respects to babysitting her grand babies, which she thoroughly enjoyed and F. Butler, her parents, her brothers Mr. Faircloth. Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. loved. She was truly the best Grandma!! Due to public health Joseph and John; and her sisters Roseboro Street, Roseboro, NC. concerns (COVID 19), a private graveside service was held at the Josephine, Rose, and Giovanna. Piney Grove Baptist Church family cemetery, Faison, NC where Week of April 10-16, 2020 www.thesampsonweekly.com 13 OBITUARIES she faithfully attended and played the church organ while growing ROSEBORO 1690 Trinity Church Road, Magnolia NC, 28453. Royal Hall up. The family would like to acknowledge the many healthcare Our beloved Mr. Michael Oscar Funeral Home of Clinton NC is assisting the family through this professionals that cared for Shirley and in particular, Ms. Sharron Moore departed from this earthly life difficult time. Shiver Page of Bradley Creek Health Center. To honor Shirley’s to his eternal rest on Friday, March memory, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made 27, 2020 at his home. Mr. Michael CLINTON to the cemetery fund at Piney Grove Baptist Church, 1818 N. Oscar Moore was born on October 4, Mrs. Carole Guinn Robinson, McCullen Road, Faison, NC 28341. Memories and condolences 1950 in Roseboro, NC. He was the 79, of 209 Fountain Drive, passed to the family may be shared at www.andrewsmortuary.com. son of the late Junior C. Moore, Sr away Wednesday, March 25th, and Lula B. Miller. He was married 2020 with her loving husband of ROSE HILL to the late Darlene Owen Moore. sixty years, Bobby Gene Robinson, Ruby Carolyn Rogers Heyer, They were proud parents of the by her side. Mrs. Robinson was age 87, of Rose Hill passed away late Michael Leonard Moore. He born on September 30, 1940 in on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at joined Smith Chapel AME Zion Church in his youth. He later Sampson County to the late Millard Vidant Duplin Hospital. She was was active at New Light AME Zion Church in Salemburg. Mr. Lee and Myrtle Daughtry Guinn. born on May 30, 1932 in Sampson Moore or “Pete” as many called him, graduated from Charles E. She graduated from Clinton High County, NC and was the daughter Perry School in 1968. He continued his education at Fayetteville School and Woman’s College (now of the late Bruce and Mary Swinson Stated University where he was a member of the baseball team. UNC-G), Greensboro. She was very active in the PTA, holding Rogers. She was also preceded in After leaving college he moved to Newark, New Jersey and began several offices and served on the first organized PTA Council for death by her husband, J.C. Heyer working for Ford Motor Company. After the plant closed in New the Clinton City Schools. She served on the CHS Boosters Club and her siblings, Sylvia Fredrick, Jersey, He transferred to the Ford plant in St. Paul, Minnesota and was also on the first CHS Band Boosters Board. She was a Hilton Rogers, Carlton Rogers and where he continued to live and work until he retired in 2007 and former member of the Jr. Woman’s Club and Clinton-Sampson Phillip Rogers. Ruby is survived by her sons, Eugene Baker of moved back to Roseboro. Mr. Moore was a sports enthusiast who County Rotary Club. While a member of the Sampson Charter Rose Hill, Keith Baker and Bobby Baker (Teresa), all of Florida; really enjoyed golfing in his leisure time. His friend Roy Lane Jr of Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association, she grandchildren, Jamie Baker, Karen Baker, Ashley Jo McCartney, St. Paul, Minnesota reminisced about how Oscar played softball for was the recipient of the ABWA Woman of the Year Award. An Mary Ann Baker and Brittany Baker; great grandchildren, Kaylee Ford’s team in Minnesota and that he was an avid baseball player. active member of First Baptist church, Mrs. Robinson served Baker, Luke Baker, Presley McCartney and Chandler Guy; He also went to trade school to be a clock maker and actually made on the Finance Committee and loved being a part of her Sunday sister, Olive Rose Shields, brother, Wilton Rogers and numerous a grandfather clock. He He and his wife spoke of Oscar’s love School Class. Mrs. Robinson started Temporary Connections, extended family and friends that loved Ruby dearly. Ruby was a for his wife, son, and mother. He enjoyed the blue and attended Inc. in 1982, the first company of its type, to provide staffing loving mother and caring grandmother and sister. She enjoyed a blues festival each summer. They also shared that he was well services to area businesses. Mrs. Robinson joined the Chamber of the simple things of life but her greatest joy was spending time respected and well loved by all he knew him. He was preceded in Commerce in 1983 where she served as an Ambassador, as well with her family. Being a great cook, Ruby enjoyed cooking for death by his wife, Darlene O. Moore, son; Michael Moore, Father; as a participant on the Annual Celebration Committee for many others, especially her children and grandchildren. She was an Junior C. Moore, Sr, brother Junior C. Moore, Jr., Jerry Devone, years. In 1991, Robinson received the Chamber’s Entrepreneurial avid bargain shopper. If the item was not a good deal or bargain, and Cornell Culbreth. Left to cherish his memories are his mother: Success Award along with her then business partner, Doris Gore. Rudy would not buy it. She enjoyed being outside working in her Lula B. Miller, two sisters; Jackie Warren (Thomas) of Bellville, In 1995, ESC of NC presented the Job Service Employer Award yard and enjoyed gardening. When she wasn’t outside or inside NC and Veronica Miller of Roseboro,NC and one bother; Darryl to the company; and in 2005, ESC of NC presented the ESC cooking, Ruby was watching Family Feud or her soap operas. Miller (Linda) of Roseboro, NC, and a host of nieces, nephews, Employer Award to the company for outstanding contribution to Ruby was a kindhearted and beloved lady. She will be greatly and cousins. Private graveside service was held Wednesday, April the economy of the State of North Carolina. She was appointed missed but treasured memories of her will forever remain in the 1, 2020 at Roseboro Cemetery in Roseboro, NC. Butler & Son to the Sampson Community College Board of Trustees in 1995 hearts of her family and friends. There will not be any services Funeral Home, Inc. Roseboro, NC. where she dedicated twenty years of her time and energy. She at this time for Ruby. If you would like to share your memories served as Co-Chairman in 2012-13. She also served as the liaison and send condolences to the family, you may be selecting our GARLAND with the SCC Foundation from 2007 to 2015. She was a true “Guestbook” above. Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Mrs. Charline Rose Oravec, 77, of southern lady, who was beautiful inside and out and a pillar in the Cremation of Wallace, NC. Garland, NC passed away on April 4, community. She was adored by her family and friends and will be 2020 at her home. Mrs. Oravec was greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She is SALEMBURG born September 24, 1942, a native of survived by her loving husband, Robert Gene “Bobby” Robinson Mrs. Shirley Gray Steed Holder, Washington, D.C., and the daughter of the home; daughter, Donna Robinson Williams (Craig) of 82 of Salemburg, passed away of Dorothy and Dellwood Rose. She Smithfield; Terri Robinson Bednarz (John) of Raleigh; and peacefully on March 26, 2020. was preceded in death by her husband, Kristie Robinson Sappenfield of Charlotte. She was blessed with Shirley was born on February 6, Stanley Tom Oravec. They were five grandchildren: Robinson Williams (Megan) Clayton; Luke 1938 in Sampson County. She was married on September 24, 1983 and Williams of Austin, TX; Natalie Holdstock of Raleigh; and Trip the daughter of William R. G. and were married for 35 years. They had and Baldwin Sappenfield of Charlotte; In addition, Mrs. Robinson Mamie Steed. She was raised by no children together. Charline worked fell in love with her new great-granddaughter, Davis Belle Charlie Bailey and Willie Lewis, at the U.S. Army Intelligence and Williams. She is also survived by her sister, Joyce Guinn Melson and Bessie Holland. Shirley was Security Command as a Program Inspection Specialist for 20 years. of Clinton and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased preceded in death by her parents; After retirement she and her husband moved to Garland, NC and by one sister, Wilma Guinn Brown and brother, Larry Guinn. Due her caregivers; her husband, Henry C. Holder; and two brothers, loved the softball at Peter’s Creek Ballpark. They were members to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns and regulations governed by Thomas Steed and Ray Steed. Shirley was a military wife, mother of Peters Creek Baptist Church. Charline enjoyed baseball, the State, the family held a private Graveside Service on Friday, and worked in the textile industry after they retired to Salemburg. softball, classic rock, country music, and dancing. She had a great March 27, 2020 at Clinton Cemetery with Dr. Ray Ammons and Shirley is survived by two sons, Greg Holder (wife, Jean) of sense of humor and lived life to the fullest. She was a devoted Rev. E.C. Mattocks officiating. A Celebration of Life Service Wilmington and Gary Holder (wife, Karen) of Texas. She has one wife and homemaker. She survived by her sister, Pauline Louise will be held for Mrs. Robinson at a later date. Memorials may be grandchild by Gary, Kevin Holder. A graveside service was held “Polly” Rose of Virginia; brother, David Driver of Maryland; and made to Sampson Community College Foundation, PO Box 318, at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, S. Salemburg Highway, Salemburg, caregiver, Adele Walker of the home; and other caregiver friends Clinton, NC 28329. Condolences may be sent to the family by on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 2:00pm with Reverend Tommy and hospice. A Memorial Service will be held in Arlington, Virginia visiting www.royalhallfuneralhome.com. Royal-Hall is honored Honeycutt officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made and she will be laid to rest at the Arlington National Cemetery. In to serve the Robinson family. to Bread of Life Church of Salemburg, NC 28385. Butler Funeral light of the recent government restrictions, friends may visit Butler Home of Roseboro is serving the family. Funeral Home in Roseboro, NC on Thursday, April 9, 2020 from GARLAND 2:00-5:00pm to pay their respects to Mrs. Oravec. Butler Funeral Peggy Ann (Norris) Ruffin. CLINTON Home of Roseboro, NC is serving the family. Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at her Ms. Teresa Ann Holland, 59, of residence. Mrs. Ruffin was born 513 Walking Stick Trail, passed ROSEBORO March 14, 1944. She was preceded away at Sampson Regional Medical Damian Wade Pittman, 31 was born in death by her parents Gaddie and Center on Monday, March 23, May 11, 1988 in Cumberland County Nettie Norris and one sister Pansy 2020 with her family by her side. A to Kamesha Pittman and Gregory N. Autry. A graveside service was private Graveside Service was held Boykin. Damian was preceded in held at 11:00 AM Friday, April 03, at Clinton Cemetery on Thursday, death by his brother Gavin A. Parker 2020 at Smith Cemetery, Mote Rd., March 26, 2020 at 2pm with Rev. and Grandfather Rev. Harold Junior Harrells, NC Mrs. Ruffin is survived Paul Honeycutt officiating. Teresa “Hard Rock” Boykin. On March 26, by her husband Thomas “TL” was born on February 14, 1961 2020, God in his infinite wisdom Ruffin, Jr. of the home, two sons Michael A. Ruffin and Robyn in Gulf County, Florida to Buck Anthony and Maxine Naylor and divine love called him home. of Roseboro, Jeffrey T. Ruffin and Heidi Cartrette of Garland, Holland. She was a Correctional Officer with the North Carolina Damian touched the lives of so five grandchildren Katelyn and Matthew Ruffin of Godwin, Erin Department of Correction for many years and loved her family many with his loving personality, Ruffin of Roseboro, Bryan and Kelsie Baranowski of Salemburg, more than anything. Teresa is survived by her parents, Buck Big Unforgettable smile, and unique one great-grandchild William R. Kelton and two sisters Libby and Maxine Holland of the home; her sister, Pamela Combs and sense of humor. His presence will be missed for those that know Rogers of Murrells Inlet, SC and Janice Bordeaux of Garland. husband, Jeff of Clinton; nephew, William Blake Tew and wife, and loved him. Damian loved his family and friends but his true Mrs. Ruffin was a lifelong member of Beards Chapel Church. Jennifer; and great-nephew, William Paul Tew. A Memorial love was his only daughter Faith Marie Pittman. Damian leaves to She was employed by Bladen County Schools and worked at Service will be held at a later date. Royal-Hall is honored to serve cherish his memory, Daughter Faith Pittman and Mother Kamesha Bladen Lakes Primary School in the cafeteria for 32 years. A walk the Holland Family. Pittman of Fayetteville, NC and Father Gregory (Deborah) through visitation will be held on Thursday, April 02, 2020 from Boykin of Riegelwood, NC; Grandparents Wade & Janie Pittman 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Carter Funeral Home in Garland and other DELWAY of Roseboro, NC and Alice Jean Boykin of Clinton, NC; Sister times at the home. Mrs. Margaret “Susan” Fryar Brittany Boykin of Greenville, NC; Step sisters and Brothers Hooks, 100, of 120 Southwood Dr., Andrekia and Gerard Parker II of Waycross, NC and Shakyme AUTRYVILLE Clinton, NC formerly of the Delway Mathis, Antonio and Darwin (Phray )Hemmingway; One aunt; Mr. James Reuben Smith, 94 Community, died Friday, April 03, Three uncles, and a 2nd father he called pops Gerard A. Parker . passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Sampson Regional Medical He also leaves a community of family that consists of aunts, uncles, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Clinton, NC. Mrs. Hooks and cousins along with special childhood friends who he called Center in Fayetteville. The family was born September 22, 1919 in his brothers: JC, Timmy, Anthony, and Jack. A private graveside will have a private service. A Sampson Co. the daughter of the service was held Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Roseboro Cemetery, memorial service will be held late Ed Fryar and Susan Murphy Roseboro, NC. Butler & Son Funeral Home, Inc. Roseboro, NC. at a later date. He is preceded in Fryar. She was preceded in death by death by his parents, Sidney Smith her husband, William Henry Hooks, CLINTON and Gertude Bullard Smith; first two sons, James Franklin Hooks, Robert Henry Hooks and a Alfred Haywood Register, age wife, Mary Smith; sisters, Rachel daughter, Margaret Hooks Sellars, eight brothers, four sisters, 82, of Clinton, NC passed away Christine Smith, Iula Starr and two grandchildren, Jeffery T. Sellars, and Angelia Sampson, one on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Linda Johnson; and brothers, Wiley Martin Smith and Lester great-grandchild, Derrick Beatty. A graveside service will be held Sampson Regional Medical Center. Smith. Reuben was a United States Army Veteran. He is survived at 3:00 P.M. Friday, April 10, 2020 at Mt. Zion AME Zion Church He was the tenth of ten children born by his wife, Mildred Smith; sons, Walter Smith and Charles Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. to the late Cecil Ingram Register Smith; step-children, Linda Bullard & husband, Donald, Barbara Hooks is survived by one son, Leroy W. Hooks (Patty) of Wallace, and Lola Tew Register. Haywood Edwards & husband, Sammy, Jeanette Sessoms & husband, son-in-law, Jeffery Sellars of Harrells, six grandchildren, Donna was born on November 17, 1939, in Erwin, Tommie Williams and Douglas Williams; grandchildren, Stevens (Kelvin) of Delway, Tammy Sellars Tatum of Harrells, Clinton, NC. He remained in Clinton Dalton Smith, Heather Locks & husband, Larry, Logan Smith, Michael Sellars (Josalette) of Fayetteville, Lisa S. Joyner of throughout his life, surrounded by Debbie Lynn Cashwell & husband, Michael, Sydney Smith, Jo Jo Harrells, Leroy W. Hooks Jr. of Wallace, Lena Boney (Jeffery) friends and family. In high school, Smith, Jonathan Monoco, Abby Monoco, and Jamie Smith; great- of Wallace, 9 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren. Haywood was a star athlete in grandchildren, Colton Smith, Madison Cashwell Kayle Cashwell A walk through visitation will be held in light of the recent baseball, football, and basketball. As a young man, Haywood and Cameron Cashwell; sister, Lura Friedman & husband, Ralph; restrictions due to the coronavirus. Friends may come by Carter worked as a farmer, then later as a mechanic and raising and brothers, Earl C. Smith & wife, Louvina, Edom Smith & wife, Funeral Home in Garland on Thursday, April 09 from 1:00 P.M showing Appaloosa and Quarter Horses. He spent many years Pat, Chester Smith, Joe Smith & wife, Janie, Jasper “Jack” Smith until 6:00 PM to pay their respects to Mrs. Hooks. as well, drag racing with the National Hot Rod Association, and & wife, Brenda and Hurley Smith & wife, Betty Sue. In lieu was a two-time World Champion in his class. He was his happiest of the resent restrictions due to the Corona Virus, friends may CLINTON building race car engines and troubleshooting mechanical issues come by the funeral home on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 to pay Mrs. Brenda Lee Jordan, 75, on any vehicle. Haywood also had a passion for gardening. He their respects to Reuben from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. In lieu of of 131 Beulah Road, passed would show up at his children’s homes with baskets of food that flowers, donations may be made to Mrs. Mildred Smith, 412 W. away Friday, March 27th at UNC included fruits, nuts, and vegetables and country ham and sausage North Street, Autryville, NC 28318. Services entrusted to Butler Healthcare, in Chapel Hill. A private as well. Haywood was an excellent conversationalist, and his Funeral Home of Stedman. graveside service was held at 4:30 dry sense of humor and positive attitude resulted in a wide range PM, Sunday, March 29th, at Clinton of friends. Haywood was quite the popular fellow. He was a ROSEBORO City Cemetery with Rev. Clay Carter walking encyclopedia of the NFL and would recount his own life Mr. Lynwood Page Spell, 80, of and Rev. Jeffrey Barber officiating. story with great clarity and detail. As a Christian man, Haywood 2935 Bass Lake Road, passed away The family received friends at the was a loving and dedicated father and grandfather, who fell just peacefully on Sunday, April 5th, home of her son at, 221 Beulah shy of worshiping his family. He was a loyal uncle and brother. 2020. Born in 1940 in Sampson Road, Clinton, NC. Brenda, born Haywood was a life-time member of Trinity United Methodist County, Lynwood was the son of the in 1944 in Harnett County, was the Church, serving as Superintendent of Sunday School for many late Robbie H. and Annie Lee Page daughter of the late Newton Barefoot and Iola Parson Barefoot. years. Haywood’s eldest daughter, Michele Register, welcomed Spell. He was a 1959 graduate of She was the secretary for Jordan Welding Service, a homemaker him as he joined her in heaven. Surviving Haywood are his son, Roseboro-Salemburg High School. and a member of Rowan Baptist Church. In addition to her parents Parrish Register, and wife, Jennifer; daughter, Andrea Sanz and He briefly served in the US Army she was preceded in death by her brother, James Newton Barefoot. husband, Jesus; granddaughter, Carla Sanz; ex-wife and friend, and Army Reserve. Upon the death Survivors include: son, David Bennett; grandson, John Wesley Patricia Throckmorton and husband, Keith; sister, Mozelle Hope; of his father, he returned to Roseboro Bennett (Kara); and great grandsons, Frank Thomas Bennett and brother, Craven Register and wife, Eloise; brother-in-law, Bobby and managed the family farm until his recent retirement. He Joey Calhoun Bennett. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made Warren; and numerous nieces and nephews. At this time, due to worked long hours and fulfilled his passion for being outdoors to Rowan Baptist Church, 701 Rowan Road, Clinton, NC 28328. the restrictions associated with Covid19, no services are scheduled. by raising livestock, and growing tobacco, corn, soybeans and Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.crumpler- Haywood’s children are planning a Celebration of Life soon. produce. He passed the love of farming to his son, John Larkin. honeycutt.com. Arrangements are by Crumpler-Honeycutt The details will be communicated to all friends and family once He was a tremendous sports fan and enjoyed talking to friends Funeral Home, 118 Fayetteville St., Clinton, NC 28328. arrangements are finalized. In lieu of flowers, donations can be and family about his favorite teams. He loved spending time with made in Haywood’s honor to Trinity United Methodist Church, his children and grandchildren. He was a member of Elizabeth 14 www.thesampsonweekly.com Week of April 10-16, 2020 OBITUARIES Baptist Church. He is survived by his daughter, Kim Spell Royal family. levels. Mollie and Robert were lifelong farmers and gardeners. and husband, Charles of Raleigh; his son, John Larkin Spell of Mollie was also a skilled seamstress who taught many youth to Clinton; granddaughter, Barrett Royal Barton and husband, SALEMBURG sew over the years. She was gifted in the kitchen and a self- Stephen of Holly Springs; grandson, Chip Royal of Raleigh; Mr. Offie Benny Tew, III, 72 of made businesswoman who became well-known in the community sister-in- law, Mary Ida Spell Graham of Greensboro, Georgia and Salemburg passed away on Friday, for her renown peanut brittle. She and her three sisters also brother-in-law, Doug Warren of Clinton. In addition to his parents April 3, 2020, at the UNC Rex collaborated on and published a cookbook with many of their Lynwood was preceded in death by his brother, Walter Richard Hospital. A graveside service was favorite memories and recipes. She was a joyful, humble and Spell and his sisters, Faye Spell Warren and Ann Spell Jeffords. held at 3:00 PM Sunday, April 5 at gracious lady who truly cared about people and their lives. She A private graveside service was held on Wednesday, April 8th at Salemburg Cemetery with Rev. John was a loving wife, a selfless mother and mother-in-law, a wise Clinton Cemetery with Rev. John Hobbs and Rev. Dudley Neal Adams, Pastor James Neal and Mr. grandmother, an inspiring great- and great great-grandmother, officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in memory Ken Curvin officiating. Mr. Tew was a faithful sister, and a considerate and thoughtful aunt, cousin, of Lynwood Page Spell to Elizabeth Baptist Church, 1481 Fleet a native of Sampson County, the son and friend. Until her last days, she kept up with extended family Cooper Road, Roseboro, NC 28282 Condolences may be sent to of the late Offie B. Tew, Jr. and Alma members and friends, always asking about others’ welfare and the family by visiting www.royalhallfuneralhome.com. Royal- Butler Tew. He was Vice President of their many interests and life experiences. She always looked for Hall is honored to serve the Spell family. Tews Enterprise of Salemburg and the best in people and had a kind word to say. Mollie exuded was a farmer, insurance agent, mobile love. A small family graveside service was held on Thursday, CLINTON home dealer and the owner and April 9, 2020 in Harrells, NC followed by a drive-up only service Harold Dixon Strickland, 74, of operator of Seven Gables Skating Rink. He was a veteran of the at Oak Plain Presbyterian Church in Rose Hill, NC. Honorary 2821 Boykin Bridge Road, passed National Guard and former President of the Lions Club. He was a bearers will be Wayne Osborn Sanderson, Herbert Sanderson, away Wednesday, March 25, 2020. A graduate of Mt. Olive College and a member of Salemburg Baptist Carl Riley, Jr., Billy Niles Harrell, Jr., Thomas Lee Dodson and private graveside service was held at Church. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Junette B. Tew of William Ward Clayton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests 2 PM, Sunday, March 29th at Clinton the home; son, Offie B. Tew, IV of Salemburg; daughter, Kimberly that memorials be made to Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, PO City Cemetery with Rev. Dwight V. Howell and husband, Preston of Dunn; grandson, Trent Mallard Box 188, Rose Hill, NC 28458 or to a charity of the individual’s Dunning, Rev. Wilda Faircloth and and fiance, Taylor Barefoot; sister, Jean B. Spell of Salemburg; choice. Rev. Billy Bass officiating. The brother, Wayne Tew and wife, Jane of Clinton; several nieces and family received friends at the home. nephews and many great nieces and nephews. In light of the recent ROSEBORO Harold, born in Sampson County restrictions due to the coronavirus friends may come by Butler Mr. William Stanley Gabbard, 76 of Roseboro passed away on in 1946, was the son of the late Funeral Home in Roseboro on Saturday, April 4 from 12:00 Noon Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center. No Willie Strickland and Annie Louise until 5:00 PM to pay their respects to Mr. Tew. Services entrusted services will be held. Mr. Gabbard was a native of Preble County, Strickland. He was employed at Lundy Packing Company as a to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro, NC. Ohio, the son of the late Stanley and Anna Roberta Gabbard. He Market Manager for 24 years, Ernest Smith Farms for 13 years, was a veteran of the US Navy and was a retired engineer with and owned his own hog farm that made him very happy. Harold HARRELLS the Department of Defense. He is survived by his wife, Helen was a veteran of the US Air Force. In addition to his parents, he Mollie Olivia Melvin Ward, age 96, H. Gabbard; daughter, Laura Gabbard; son, Eric Gabbard; three was preceded in death by sister, Jean Elizabeth, brothers, Bobby died peacefully on Monday, April step children, Jason Ezzell and wife, Kristie, Leigh Ann Davis Sherill and Willie Douglas and his beloved grandmother, Lizzie 6, 2020. She was born in Harrells, and Brandy Williams and husband, William; six grandchildren Strickland. Left to cherish his memories are: his beloved wife of NC on August 4, 1923 to Raymond and two sisters, Shirley Ann Day and Rose Ringeisen. Services 54 years, Wanda Jordan Strickland; daughter, Terry Strickland Herring and Mallie Olivia Garner entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street, Avery (Ricky); son, Christopher Harold Strickland (Chastity); Melvin. She was preceded in death Roseboro, NC. grandchildren, Bridgette Matthews (Jacob), Jonathon Avery, by her husband, Robert Edward Katie Avery, Jordan Strickland, Anna Grace Strickland; brothers, Ward, Jr., and three sisters, Sara HARRELLS James Franklin Strickland (Debbie) of Granbury, Texas, and Riley, Betty Gray Sanderson, and Mrs. Audra Kathleen Hoover of Harrells, NC left her earthly Jerry Mac Strickland (Tonda) of Kenansville; sisters, Mildred Lela Mae Harrell. She is survived life on the evening of Tuesday, March 24, 2020 while at her Strickland Turner (Donald), Kay Strickland Hunter (Allen), by 7 beloved children: Lela Floyd son’s house in Clayton, NC. Born in Berkley, WV on September Sharon Strickland Matthews (Gerald), Sandy Lynn Strickland all and husband Frank of Cary, NC, 9, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Enoch H. and Bertha of Clinton, and Deana Strickland Knight (Karl) of Greensboro. Robert Edward Ward, III (Bobby) Dickens Stover. Also preceding her in death are her husband-- He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and his pal, and wife Sue of Rose Hill, NC, Raymond Melvin Ward and wife Henry Thomas Hoover, Sr.; siblings--Charlotte Stover, Margaret Tucker. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. Fran of Pink Hill, NC, Sylvia Bowman and husband Eddie of Manley, and Clifford Stover. Left to cherish her memory are crumpler-honeycutt.com. Surf City, NC, Merry Carol Ward of Raleigh, NC, Wade Ward her son--Henry Thomas “Tommy” Hoover, Jr. and wife Gail of and wife Cam of Rose Hill, NC, and Laura Ward and Paul Vernon Clayton; grandchildren--Ashley Poole of Clayton, Michael B. CLINTON of Cary, NC; 9 grandchildren: Frank Floyd, Jr., Dee Ward and Poole and wife Angie of Garner; and great granddaughter--Taylor Mrs. Edna Earl Britt Sutton, 88, wife Vickie, Amy Edge and husband Monty, Caroline Goffena and Batson of Clayton. Mrs. Kathleen spent her early life in Berkley, passed away on March 31, 2020 husband Derik, Su-anne Estes and husband Jason, Leslie Lowe WV where she was born. Upon her marriage to Henry Thomas at Mary Gran Nursing Center and husband Eric, Julie Jackson, Ashley Lee and husband Joo, and Hoover, Sr., she became a farme’rs wife in Harrells, North in Clinton. Born on October 11, Megan Peterson and husband Mike; 22 great-grandchildren, and Carolina. Her work career was spent in helping her husband 1931 in Wayne County, Edna was 6 great-great grandchildren. Mollie was a graduate of Meredith on the farm where she also took care of her family. A service a daughter of the late Theodore College in Raleigh, NC with an AB degree in Home Economics. to celebrate her life will be held at the graveside at 2:00 PM on Roosevelt and Ludie Jernigan Britt She taught at Halls High School from 1944-46. After marriage, Friday, March 27, 2020 in the Riverview Memorial Cemetery and the widow of Odis Ray Sutton. she became a full-time homemaker while raising her seven in Watha. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made She loved being surrounded by her children. Mollie’s undergraduate degree, combined with a loving, in her memory to Lower Cape Fear Hospice--1414 Physicians family, especially her grandchildren. devoted, and dedicated spirit, inspired a life of service to church, Drive--Wilmington, NC. Padgett Funeral & Cremation Services She loved to cook for her family family, and community, and this was evident in all that she did is assisting the Hoover family. and friends. She always sacrificed inside and outside of her home. She was known for her country and did for others. She was a wonderful grandmother and was a cooking and for the many people she served in her home over ELIZABETHTOWN “grandmother” to all her nieces and nephews as well. She loved the years. Football and basketball teams, coaches, farm workers, Mr. Franklin Hugh Jones, 75 of Elizabethtown, NC died her church (Goshen United Methodist Church) and the time of preachers, church members, extended family members and many, Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Franklin was born fellowship spent with her church family, which gave her great joy. many others all found themselves welcome for multi-course February 19, 1945 in Haywood County, TN. Mr. Franklin was She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Gail Sutton Carpenter and meals in her home. She held many leadership roles at Mt. Zion preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Mildred Barnes Jones. A husband, Frank of Fayetteville; two sons: Odis Wayne Sutton and Presbyterian Church in Rose Hill, NC, at times serving as elder, private graveside service was held at 4:00 pm, Sunday, April wife, Diane of Faison; Arnold Ray Sutton and wife, Tina of Kenly; deacon, circle chair, Women of the Church president, Sunday 5, 2020 at Beards Chapel Church Cemetery by Pastor Nicholas sister, Frances B. Thornton of Mt. Olive; brother, W.L. Britt of School teacher, and Sunday School administrator, and she was Jones. Franklin is survived by his three sons: Christopher Jones LaGrange; five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; four great- honored as a Lifetime Member of the Women of the Church. For and wife Samantha of Vandalia. Ohio; Michael Jones wife Donna grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren. In addition to her 50 years, Mollie was a vital member of the Rockfish Extension of Garland, NC; Nicholas Jones and wife Heather of Franklin, parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Homemakers Club and served as president, secretary and program TN. Five grandsons, one granddaughter and one great grandson. Ellen Britt; brother, Ellis Britt and a great-granddaughter, Eliana chair for many committees. Over the years, she also served in Bren Navy. A private graveside service was held on Thursday, many other volunteer roles, including as a member and officer in CLINTON April 2, 2020 with Rev. Leanne Calhoun officiating. Due to the the Rose Hill Woman’s Club and in organizations such as Meals on Dallas Billington Kirby, 56, passed away at his home on April ongoing concerns of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease), her Wheels. Mollie and Robert were also active in PTA organizations 1, 2020, after a vigilant battle with pancreatic cancer. Dallas was memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced at all school levels and were active supporters of the schools, their born on October 11, 1963, to the late Gene T. Kirby and Henrietta by the funeral home. You may leave condolences and messages sports, and all students taking part in them. They were advocates for Bradshaw Kirby. He resided with fiancée, Kimberly Lashley to the family on Mrs. Edna’s obituary page on the funeral home school attendance, and together they worked tirelessly to increase in Clinton, NC. Dallas always has a love for music and nature. website: www.royalhallfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, average student daily attendance. Their efforts resulted in three He enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting and boxing. Dallas was a memorials may be made in Mrs. Edna’s honor to: Goshen United additional teacher allocations to Rose Hill Elementary School. She proud father of their two children, Brandy Lashley and Sonny K. Methodist Church, 2765 Suttontown Rd., Newton Grove, NC and Robert were also leaders in the Beaver Dam Community 4-H Kirby. He was also a proud grandfather to his grandson, Conner 28366 or Falcon Children’s Home, 7569 West St., Falcon, NC club for many years, and their children were active members. They Kirby. Dallas was the brother of Denise Kirby Warren, Nathan 28342. Royal-Hall Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sutton were recognized for leadership at the county, district, and state Kirby, and Gene Kirby. As requested, there will be no service.

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QUESTIONS & ATTITUDE

Compelling questions ... and maybe a few actual answers

Is it already time for a tweak of the iRacing format?

Enough quirks remain to remind you this is a racing simulation and not the actual product. But some of us have ideas to “improve” the experience, and in that way iRacing is exactly like the real deal.

Give us one.

How about two? 1. Someone teach a few of the old heroes how to handle a simulator and get them in the seat. Nothing against Bobby Labonte and Greg Biffle, but wouldn’t it be fun to see King Richard, DW and Handsome Harry mixing it up William Byron nabs the win at Virtual last Sunday. NASCAR iRacing is the new racing reality. in simulated versions of their [NASCAR GETTY IMAGES/CHRIS GRAYTHEN] old cars? And 2. Hold a national tournament for amateurs with first prize being entry into one of the current Sunday shows — Joe Six Pack putting the bumper to Jimmie Johnson or Junior Earn- hardt would be fun to watch. FauxNASCARracing Did Blue-Emu overreact?

Yes, but it worked. In case you missed it, the joint-relief product has recently become an official corporate partner of NASCAR betterthannoracing and has developed relationships with some teams. Bubba Wal- By Godwin Kelly including Kyle Larson’s dis- Pro Invitational Series events lace’s No. 43 was among them [email protected] qualification for rough driving like real racing. until Bubba quit Sunday’s Bristol (we don’t know if NASCAR has a “It’s for fun, so I get that part race. By publicly dumping Bubba, he eNASCAR iRacing Pro virtual garage hauler where driv- of it,” Byron said. “But like I Blue-Emu easily won the day in Invitational Series, which ers are scolded for their actions). said, I treat it — for me men- terms of the all-important brand started as a goodwill gesture Five other drivers in the 32-car tally, I try to treat it as a race awareness models. for competition-hungry race field were listed on the race when the race is going on.” Tfans, is beginning to morph into report as being “disconnected” President Donald Trump had Ken Willis, ken.willis Sunday afternoon must-see TV. from the iRacing platform. a conference call with America’s @news-jrnl.com Desperate for sports program- The winning driver was asked professional league representa- ing, Fox Sports did a trial run by NASCAR public relations tives, including NASCAR presi- March 22 with a race from a virtual to participate in a post-race dent Steve Phelps, on April 4. Homestead-Miami Speedway. national teleconference with “They want to get back,” Trump The event got enough inter- racing media. During that inter- said. “They’ve got to get back. NASCAR iRACING est on the Fox Sports 1 cable view Byron talked about saving They can’t do this. Their sports BRISTOL RESULTS network that the decision mak- his tires and race strategy and weren’t designed for it. The whole ers forged ahead on a second race thanked his eTeam and sponsor. concept of our nation wasn’t The following are the top-20 from virtual Texas and broadcast “Was really proud of how we designed for it. We have to get results from the NASCAR Pro it on the Fox network proper. kind of did things, and thank- back. We want to get back soon.” Invitational iRacing Series race at The numbers got bigger thanks ful for Nick Ottinger, who kind of Later in that same press con- Virtual Bristol Motor held April 5: in part to the growing “stay at helps me on my Esports team, and ference Trump hinted that home” movement caused by AXALTA for letting us run this live sports in stadiums, are- 1. William Byron, Chevrolet the spread of COVID-19. cool paint scheme,” Byron said. nas and race tracks probably 2. John H. Nemechek, Ford Race 3 was Sunday from vir- “It looks awesome. Hopefully won’t happen until August. 3. Timmy Hill, Toyota tual Bristol and Fox upped its we can it run it sometime in the NASCAR was the first league 4. Denny Hamlin, Toyota game, offering single-car time real Cup car. I had a lot of fun.” to broadcast a virtual sport- 5. Matt DiBenedetto, Ford trials, a pair of qualifying races In the new reality, drivers are ing event. Now others are joining 6. Ryan Preece, Chevrolet and the 150-lap main event. making sure to throw in sponsor in the virtual reality game, such 7. Parker Kligerman, Toyota Unlike previous virtual races, the mentions and adorn their gaming as IndyCar, which has run two 8. Tyler Reddick, Chevrolet entire field was filled with driv- stations with sponsor product. races from gaming consoles. 9. Garrett Smithley, Chevrolet ers who had NASCAR Cup Series Fox has certain drivers on camera With a captured audience, eNAS- 10. Michael McDowell, Ford experience, including retired from their remote driving stations. CAR racing has positioned itself 11. Clint Bowyer, Ford Hall of Famer Bobby Labonte. Ty Dillon, who is sponsored by to grow in popularity through the 12. Christopher Bell, Toyota William Byron, who has exten- GEICO, had a stuffed green gecko summer and drivers are starting 13. Bobby Labonte, Toyota sive iRacing experience, took the at his side. Another driver had a to take this faux racing seriously. 14. Alex Bowman, Chevrolet win, followed by John Hunter jar of Blue-Emu near his console. “You’ve got to race,” Byron said. 15. Austin Dillon, Chevrolet Nemechek, Timmy Hill, Denny Even in-studio driver Clint “It’s race craft, and I feel like race 16. Ross Chastain, Ford Hamlin and Matt DiBenedetto. Bowyer slipped in a mention of craft is the same no matter what 17. Joey Logano, Ford “I thought we had a pretty one of his sponsors, Smithfield. you’re racing; whether it’s on a 18. Kyle Busch, Toyota solid race,” Byron said. This is turning into big busi- computer or at the dirt track or at 19. Kurt Busch, Chevrolet There was plenty of action, ness. Drivers are treating these an asphalt race, it’s the same.” 20. , Chevrolet

MOTOR SPEED FREAKS — A few questions we had to ask ourselves MOUTHS PODCAST How’d you like virtual Bristol compared to Wheeler would approve of that. real Bristol? KEN’S CALL: Gotta teach some of the We’re still working on GODSPEAK: Lots of action and a surpris- old-timers how to race a simulator. A race that “essential” status. ing amount of emotion. I wish they could featuring some 1980s-era hot-rodders have a virtual driver fight in the garage would be amazing. Tune in online at area. www.news- KEN’S CALL: All of the spins and dumps How would you train to hang for a week- journalonline.com/ reminded me of the good ol’ days, minus end with Clint Bowyer? daytonamotormouths the mulligans for full-car repairs. GODSPEAK: First, I would study Kansas humor then do a week of pub crawls. Even Assuming this gets old, how can we spice prepped I don’t think I could keep up. it up? KEN’S CALL: I’d start by spending two GODSPEAK: Prize money always makes nights with a rabid badger in an aban- Longtime fan favorite Clint Bowyer is doing things interesting. How about $1 mil- doned Topeka truck stop, which would his best to entertain the masses during lion to win at Virtual Charlotte? Humpy presumably train me to avoid eye contact. NASCAR’s iRacing series. [AP FILE]

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