With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Clara Barton of Red Springs, North Carolina, who passed away on June 26, 2024 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Clara Barton to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Sam Locklear and Athlee Locklear; her son Ronald Barton; and her siblings, Johnnie "Frog" Locklear, Hank Locklear, Harry "Red" Locklear, Curt Locklear, Amos Locklear, Kathleen "Kat" Locklear and Geraldine "Lucy" Locklear.

She is survived by : her children, Carolyn Barton, Diane Locklear, Barbara Locklear, Troy "Porter" Barton (Charles Barton) and Kisha Locklear (Harry Locklear); her brothers, Jerry "Bay" Locklear, Carlton "Bubba" Locklear and Carson Locklear; and her pet Diamond Barton. She is also survived by twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-eight greatgrandchildren and twelve great-greatgrandchildren.

Visitation was held on Saturday, June 29th 2024 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Heritage Funeral Home (812 S Main St, Red Springs, NC 28377). A funeral service was held on Sunday, June 30th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the Island Grove Baptist Church (6045 NC-710, Pembroke, NC 28372).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Heritage Funeral Home: Hardin-Jones Amy