Charles Payten Matthews

Richlands

Mr. Charles Payten Matthews, 47 of Richlands, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at ECU Health Duplin Hospital.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Mr. Matthews was a native of Mecklenburg County, the son of Gary Gaston and Linda Robinson Matthews. He was preceded in death by his father.

He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Charles Payten Hawk and Jonathan Smith; his mother, Linda Faye Matthews; his sister, Valerie O’Neil; his brother, Gary Gaston Matthews, II; three nieces; and three nephews.

Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W Roseboro Street, Roseboro, NC 28382.