September 23, 2021, 54, Newton Grove – James Allen Thornton, 54, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at UNC Rex Health Care in Raleigh. Born in Sampson County on February 17, 1967, he was the son of the late James Glenn Thornton and Claudia Byrd Thornton. James is survived by his wife of 33 years,…… read more »