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Born on October 18, 1959 in Sampson County, Beverly was the daughter of the late Horace Ray and Mary Ann Bryant Sutton. She graduated from Mt. Olive College with a Business Degree; and obtained a Teaching Degree from Fayetteville State. She was a teacher for many years at Union Elementary and Hargrove Elementary and especially enjoyed teaching Pre-K and Kindergarten. She had a passion for children and was loved by her students. Beverly’s “world” was her daughter, Susan Leigh and she loved nothing more than supporting her in every way possible. Wherever Susan was, you could find her parents – cheering her on and being her #1 Fans. Beverly loved to travel to antique shops, going all over the Carolinas to find new “treasures”. She had a passion for Beach Music and loved to shag, and over the last several years enjoyed going on cruises. Beverly had many friends, co-workers and students who loved her dearly. She will be greatly missed.

Julia Marie (Peacock) Lockamy

Born on March 15th, 1942 in Vance County, Julia was the daughter of the late David and Essie Davidson Peacock. Julia enjoyed being a homemaker where she loved caring for her grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

Born on November 10, 1948 in Sampson County, Billy was the son of the late William and Mary Huggins Lockamy. Billy was married to the love of his life for thirty-one years, the late Julia Marie Peacock Lockamy, who passed away three years ago. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army serving his country in the Vietnam war and was a Purple Heart recipient. He was an active member of Allegiant Church & Creative Ministries. He was always tinkering in his workshed, either building something, fixing something or working in the yard. He also loved buying tractors, especially John Deere, and enjoyed watching Gunsmoke. More than anything, he loved his family and adored his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Norbert was born in Eugene, Oregon on November 22nd, 1946, and was the eldest son of the late Norbert John Krantz, Sr. and Grace Elizabeth (Krantz) Moliter and the father of the late Nicholas Norbert Krantz. Norbert was educated in seminary, served in the Army, worked in forestry and computer programming; and was always a faithful servant of God. Norbert was a member of Allegiant Church and Creative Ministries where he loved singing, dancing, celebrating his community, and worshiping.

Born in 1934 on a farm in Sampson County, Mr. Carl James “Do-Right” Dudley Sr. was the son of the late Cary Judson and Laura Elizabeth Parker Dudley and the widower of Mary Elizabeth Honrine Dudley. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force after twenty years of service and received many commendations. He was a Member of both the Allegiant Church & Creative Ministries in Clinton and Whitehorse Christian Center in Lafayette, Indiana. For many years he was the owner of Do-Right-Dudley’s Carpets in Clinton & Dunn. Carl’s favorite pastime was fishing and he enjoyed going to Alaska for saltwater fishing trips. However, he was just as happy fishing in any pond in Sampson County – just as long as he was fishing! Many people around the area also knew Carl as the man who passed out pamphlets with “Cross Pennies”. He wasn’t afraid to share the gospel, or his opinion on any topic with you. That was just Carl. However you knew him, hopefully, he left a lasting impression and impacted your life in a positive way, because that is what Carl would have wanted.