Clayton, NC Obituaries

Deborah Stamps Lawler passed on April 24, 2026, at the age of 72, having been born on October 23, 1953. Services are pending at this time.

Rosa Diaz passed on April 23, 2026, at the age of 92, having been born on February 28, 1934, and residing in Clayton, North Carolina. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm on May 2, 2026, at M...

Mr. Patrick William Stockdale passed on April 20, 2026, at the age of 73, having been born on March 6, 1953, in Michigan, and residing in Clayton, North Carolina.

Michael Anthony Melchiorre, known to many as “Big Mike,” 54, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away suddenly on April 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, creativity, service, and faith. M...

Bonny Sue Hainsworth Sunderland was born July 18,1952 in Washington D.C. and died at home, peacefully surrounded by her family, on April 18, 2026. Bonny was the middle child to Ellen and Bill Hainswor...

Mary Jane Andrews Teachout, age 88 of Clayton, North Carolina, formerly of Skaneateles, New York, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Kingswood Reserve Senior Living Center. A memor...

Rebecca Leigh Horne Wood-Wiseman, age 49 of Clayton, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh after a lengthy illness. A memorial service to celebrate R...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Phyllis (Johnson) Stroup, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who left this world on April 14, 2026, at the age of...

Sharon Kay Windler passed on April 11, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on August 16, 1950, in San Antonio, Texas, Sharon lived in Clayton, North Carolina.

Edna Faye Mullen Game passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the age of 77. Edna was born in Johnston County on February 7, 1949, to the late James and Virginia Wells Parrish. She is survived by...

Thomas Stanley Thorne, son of Elizabeth Wallace Thorne & James Orland Thorne and born on November 3, 1940, in Selma, North Carolina, departed on his last Earthly “Side Trip in Life” on April 11, 2026,...

David “Maddog” Emory (72) of Raleigh, NC, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, NC, after his battle with ALS. David was a proud North Carolinian, born to Jane ...

Sylvanus William Nye passed on April 1, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on March 28, 1930, in New York, Sylvanus lived in Pittsboro, North Carolina.

Carliss Robinette passed on March 29, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on October 11, 1944, Carliss lived in Clayton, North Carolina.

Kay Pender passed on March 30, 2026, at the age of 73; born on December 8, 1952, Kay lived in Garner, North Carolina.

Edith McElveen Davis, age 87 of Garner, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at her residence. At her requests, no services are planned at this time. Mrs. Davis was born in...

Joan Smith Parrish, 78, of Angier, NC, passed away at home on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Joan was born August 23, 1947 in Johnston County to the late Malcolm Bernard Smith & Josephine Johnson Smith. S...

Jerry Lee Carroll, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully. He was born on October 29, 1944, and lived a full and meaningful life marked by dedication to his family,...

Toni Robinson Lee, 74, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Born on July 3, 1951, in High Point, North Carolina, Toni lived a life full of love, laughter, faith, and de...

Theresa Ann Rogers, 79, of Clayton, NC, suddenly went to be with her Lord and Savior at her home on March 27th, 2026. Born in Beckley, West Virginia on November 2, 1946, she was a daughter to the late...

Donna Nichols Hicks passed on March 24, 2026, at the age of 73; born April 26, 1952, in Virginia, Donna lived in Hurt, Virginia.

William Otis Sexton Sr. of Wendell, North Carolina, age 79, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, surrounded by family in Cape Charles, Virginia. Virginia. Born in Wake County, North Carolina, on De...

Angela Merza passed on March 22, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on May 31, 1937, in Cuba. Angela lived in Willow Spring, North Carolina.

Christopher Michael “Mike” Prevatte, age 45, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Mike was born in New Hanover County on March 9, 1981, to the late Chris Prevatte and Faye Hanchey. A native of Wal...

Saúl Federico Garza passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, at the age of 73, in Houston, Texas. He was born on March 2, 1953 in Matamoros, Tamps., raised in Brownsville, Texas, places he always car...

Patricia Faye Goodwin Aycock, age 80 of Clayton, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in...

Fonda Embler Farmer passed away on March 18, 2026, at the age of 88, and was a resident of Garner, North Carolina.

Jason Reed Williams, 58, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2026. Jason was born on December 16, 1967, and spent his early childhood in Huntsville, Alabama. In 1977, he moved with his family ...

Clennis Smith Stephenson, age 86, of Garner, NC, passed away surrounded by her family at her home on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Born in Johnston County on October 1, 1939, she was a daughter to the l...

Roscoe Prince Penny, known to many as “The Prince,” and to those fortunate enough, Uncle Roscoe, passed away on March 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, independence, and unwavering devoti...

Robert Verity Fernald, age 95 of Clayton, North Carolina formerly of Portsmouth and Rochester, New Hampshire passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at his residence. Funeral Services will...

Joseph Ward Cramer Jr., 62, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2026. Joe was born on November 22, 1963, in New Jersey. He grew up in Raleigh, NC and carried his love for people, music, and convers...

Donald John Kubik passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on November 3, 1940, and was a resident of Clayton, North Carolina.

Ronnie Earl Weaver, age 73 of Holly Springs, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, on Monday, March 9, 2026 at his residence. No services are planned at this time. Ronnie was born on September 18, ...

Jackson Robert Walker, son of Shawn and Roberta Walker, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the age of 18. Jackson was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on December 14, 2007, and was a student a...

Reba “Lucille” Worley Rains, age 103 of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2026 at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield, North Carolina. She will lie-in-state at McLau...

Marlise Elizabeth (Frauenhofer) Sage, 60, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026. Marlise was born in Queens, NY on April 24, 1965. She grew up in Connecticut and moved to North Carolina as a young adult...

Melinda Dawn Whitley born June 28th, 1966 peacefully passed away on March 8th, 2026 surrounded by loving family. She was preceded in death by her father William Ralph Whitley, Grandmother Gladys P. Po...

John was a local entrepreneur and businessman; he was ambitious and always pushed those around him towards success. His presence was loud and impactful to many; regardless of how it was received. Al...

Elsie “June” Baine Sallee, 73, passed away on March 4, 2026. She was born in Darlington, South Carolina, to the late Robert and Elsie Baine. June is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Douglas...

Deborah Ann Hickman, age 64, of Benson, NC, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6th, 2026. Born August 30th, 1961 in Aurora, Nebraska, she was the eldest daughter of Bruce Allan Stong and Bett...

Ryan Edward Gavin, age 45 of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away on March 3, 2026. A memorial service to celebrate and honor his life will be held at 7:00 PM Friday, March 13, 2026, in the chapel of...

George A Bergen passed away on February 28, 2026, at 8:30 AM, at the age of 77. Born on April 9, 1948, George resided in Clayton, North Carolina.

Teresa Keen Carroll, age 71, passed away on March 2, 2026, born in Johnston County on October 16, 1954, to the late Coleman and Mary Lee Keen. Teresa is preceded in death by her husband, Major Wayne C...

James “Buddy” Albert Moss III, passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 43. James was a resident of Wendell, North Carolina. Buddy was born in Raleigh, NC on April 22, 1982 to James “Bud” Albert Mo...

David Allen Lenart Sr., also known by his family as Dave, Dave Sr., Sr., Dad, Pops, Grandpa, and Opa, passed away on February 27, 2026 surrounded by loved ones in his home in Clayton, North Carolina. ...

Curtis Leon Poole passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 50. He was born on August 8, 1975, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and was a resident of Clayton, North Carolina.

Colleen Suzanne McCoy Robins, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her home in Clayton, NC. Born on August 5, 1972, in Detroit Michigan, she was a daughter to William Reed McC...

David Anthony Sabio passed away on February 27, 2026 at the age of 53. His final wish to spend his last moments on earth in his beloved “yarden” was fulfilled with the loving support of his family and...

Wayne Michael Smoak, 66, of Clayton, North Carolina passed away on February 26, 2026. Born in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Ivey Smoak and the late Jackie Nell Holmes Hughes. ...