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Arthur "Buster" Newton McDonald

February 23, 1949 — April 26, 2026

Clarkton

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Arthur "Buster" Newton McDonald, of Clarkton, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, at the age of 77 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville. Born on February 23, 1949, in Robeson County, he was the beloved son of the late Henry Angus McDonald and Sadie Jackson McDonald.

He was preceded in death by his parents; spouse, Diane Hester McDonald; and siblings: Michael McDonald, Reba Kay McDonald, Janet Lowrimore, Joan McDonald, and Susan McDonald Hood.

Buster is survived by his significant other, Loretta Howell; his son, Henry McDonald and wife Heather; his brother, Jeffrey McDonald; and his sisters: Diane Evans, Brenda Lewis, and Andrea Wilkerson. He also leaves behind a special nephew, Jason McDonald, along with four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren who will remember his steady and calm nature.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1 pm at Bladen Gaskins Funeral Home in Elizabethtown with the Reverend Billy Ward officiating.

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Celebration of Life

Friday, May 1, 2026

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home & Cremation Services

3131 M.L.K. Dr
Elizabethtown, NC 28337

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