## Narrative summary of the obituary

Samuel Henszey McLaurin, 80, of Rocky Mount, died on 28 May 1980. He was survived by his wife, Mabel Warren McLaurin, one daughter, three stepdaughters, three stepsons, two brothers, three sisters, 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

## Narrative summary of funeral services

The funeral was held on 30 May 1980 at 2 p.m. in the Gay Yost Funeral Home chapel. Burial followed at Pineview Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. on 29 May 1980.

## Transcript

Samuel Henszey McLaurin

20 JUL 1899 - 28 MAY 1980
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ROCKY MOUNT - Samuel Henszey McLaurin, 80, died Wednesday [28 May 1980]. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday [30 May 1980], Gay Yost Funeral Home chapel. Burial, Pineview Cemetery.

Surviving: widow, Mrs. Mabel Warren McLaurin; daughter, Mrs. Doris McLaurin Hearn of Marietta, Ga.; stepdaughters, Mrs. Marie C. Booth of Durham, Mrs. Jane W. Busby of Charlotte, Mrs. Anne W. Richards of Kokomo, Ind.; stepsons, Warren and C. Patrick Warren, both of Rocky Mount, Henry W. Warren of Raleigh; brothers, Ausby McLaurin and Braxton McLaurin, both of Fayetteville; sisters, Mrs. Mattie M. Crumpler, Mrs. Katie M. Cain and Mrs. Mamie M. Smith, all of Fayetteville; 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren. 

Family at funeral home, 7-9 p.m. today [29 May 1980].

Raleigh, North Carolina
The News and Observer
29 May 1980
Page 47
Obituary for Samuel Henszey McLAURIN

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[Birth: 20 JUL 1899 - Smithfield, Johnston, North Carolina, USA]
[Death: 28 MAY 1980 - Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA]

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Field   | Information                                                     |
|---------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Name    | Samuel Henszey McLaurin                                         |
| Age     | 80 years                                                        |
| Birth   | 20 JUL 1899; Smithfield, Johnston, North Carolina, USA          |
| Death   | 28 MAY 1980; Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship    | Residence     |
|-------------------------|-----------------|---------------|
| Samuel Henszey McLaurin | Decedent        | Rocky Mount   |
| Mabel Warren McLaurin   | Widow           | Not specified |
| Doris McLaurin Hearn    | Daughter        | Marietta, Ga. |
| Marie C. Booth          | Stepdaughter    | Durham        |
| Jane W. Busby           | Stepdaughter    | Charlotte     |
| Anne W. Richards        | Stepdaughter    | Kokomo, Ind.  |
| Warren Warren           | Stepson         | Rocky Mount   |
| C. Patrick Warren       | Stepson         | Rocky Mount   |
| Henry W. Warren         | Stepson         | Raleigh       |
| Ausby McLaurin          | Brother         | Fayetteville  |
| Braxton McLaurin        | Brother         | Fayetteville  |
| Mattie M. Crumpler      | Sister          | Fayetteville  |
| Katie M. Cain           | Sister          | Fayetteville  |
| Mamie M. Smith          | Sister          | Fayetteville  |
## Publication Details

| Field               | Information           |
|---------------------|-----------------------|
| Newspaper           | The News and Observer |
| Publication Date    | 29 May 1980           |
| Page                | 47                    |
| City                | Raleigh               |
| State               | North Carolina        |
## Other relevant information

- The deceased had 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
- The funeral was held at Gay Yost Funeral Home chapel.
- Burial took place at Pineview Cemetery.
- The family received friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. on 29 May 1980.