Clayton, NC Obituaries

Everett Leroy Smith passed on August 21, 2026, at the age of 92, having been born on January 23, 1934, in Clinton, Oklahoma, and residing in Smithfield, North Carolina.

Mrs. Adria Elba Gutierrez, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at her residence with her beloved family by her side. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am Thursday, August 2...

Robert Michael Grannis, age 79, of Clayton, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026 at his residence, surrounded by all the love in the hearts of those who knew him. The fami...

Donald "Donnie" Patrick Ayres, age 60, of Zebulon, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 while camping in Virginia Beach. Funeral Services to celebrate Donnie's life wil...

Robert “Bob” Earl Joyner, age 76 of Clayton, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at his residence. A memorial service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held 1:00 PM Satu...

Donnette Maurice Fletcher Shoop, age 70 of Clayton, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM S...

Lisa Jean Trush passed on August 15, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on February 23, 1964, in Richland Center, Wisconsin, Lisa lived in Clayton, North Carolina.

Patricia “Pat” D. Ellis, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and respected community leader whose life was defined by service, compassion, and unwavering dedication to others, passed awa...

Katherine Sue “Susie” Groff of Clayton, NC, went home to be with her Savior on August 14, 2026. Born July 31, 1955, in Kinston, NC, Susie lived a life marked by faith, service, and love of country. ...

Zachary Kyle McMahan passed on August 5, 2026, at the age of 33. Born on March 24, 1993, in Peoria, Illinois, Zachary lived in Clayton, North Carolina.

Marie Laetitia Woolley-Leon passed away peacefully of natural causes at the age of 82 on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in Johnston County, North Carolina. Marie was Born in Haiti, on October 9, 1943. She mo...

Rhonda Lee Klimek passed on August 8, 2026, at the age of 52, having been born on March 19, 1974, in Jacksonville, Florida. Rhonda lived in Clayton, North Carolina.

Richard Edward "Ricky" Green loving husband, son, brother and friend to all passed on August 8, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on June 26, 1954, in Johnston County Ricky was a lifelong resident of Clayt...

Phillip Morris Johnson passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, hard work, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. Phillip proudly served his co...

Jacob E. Marsh, 92 years old of Clayton, NC and formerly of Castleton, NY died on August 4, 2026. He was born on May 2, 1934 in Albany, New York. The son of Theodore Sr. and Carrie Marsh. He was a mem...

James “Jimmy” Leo Monds, age 83, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his home in Clayton, North Carolina. Born on April 16, 1943, he was a son to the late James...

Billie Brooks Amos, age 95, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2026, in Johnston County. Born on September 24, 1930, he was a son to the late Haywood Bennie Amos and Dilli...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Lee Johnson, who passed away on Thursday, July 30th, 2026 at the age of 71. Ray was a devoted husband and parent whose love, kindness, ...

William “Bill” Leon Kirk, 74, of Rolesville, NC, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Durham VA Medical Center. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 23, 1952. A U.S. Navy veteran, Bill...

Ann Talton Lee, 90, died peacefully on July 30, 2026 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. A lifelong resident of the Cleveland School community in Johnston County, Ann was born December 22, 1935. ...

Irma Emperatriz Lizano, age 80 of Raleigh, North Carolina, formerly of Union City New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial fun...

Thomas Elton Green, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 27, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Isa Kleppel Green. Tom was born on October 10, 1941 in Clayton, North...

Karen Lee Eckert, age 83 of Clayton, North Carolina passed away peacefully, on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, North Carolina. No services are planned. She was born ...

Linda Woodard Watkins passed on July 23, 2026, at the age of 80. Linda was born in Johnston County on November 11, 1945, to the late Albert and Leona Peedin Woodard. Linda was a longtime member of Mid...

Mary Theresa Ciskowski passed on July 24, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on February 10, 1943, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Mary Theresa later resided in Clayton, North Carolina.

Lester Darrell Worley, age 78 of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at UNC Healthcare in Smithfield, North Carolina. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wed...

Barbara Jean Malik Diee, age 83 of Clayton, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at her residence just 6 days shy of her 84th birthday. No services are planned at this tim...

Daryl Wayne Gruskin passed on July 22, 2026, at the age of 72, having been born on August 13, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan.

Phyllis Ann Cokash passed on July 19, 2026, at the age of 83, born August 8, 1942, and was a resident of South Daytona, Florida.

Mr. Billy Davis Young, 73, of Angier, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026. He was born on February 18, 1953. Billy was a hardworking man who spent many years working as a sheet rocker. Outside of wo...

John Henry Baumler, age 94, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away on July 17, 2026 at Springbrook Nursing Home. John was born on April 28, 1932, in New York City—arriving in memorable fashion in a ...

Evelyn Joan Midwood passed on July 15, 2026, at the age of 78. Born April 30, 1948, Evelyn lived in Clayton, North Carolina.

Irene Godwin, age 96, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 12, 2026. She was born on February 3, 1930, to the late Sedric and Rena Jones. She was born and raised in Johnston County, less than ...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Leo C. Sustaita on July 7, 2026, at the age of 74. Leo was a devoted family man, a loving father, grandfather, husband, brother, son, cousin, and fri...

Colman "Charlie" Keen Jr. passed on July 4, 2026, at the age of 67. Charlie, a resident of Selma, was born in Johnston County on December 15, 1958, to the late Colman and Mary Lee Keen. He is survive...

Dana Kent Howe Jr., age 42, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Born on March 1, 1984, in Sidney, New York, Dana lived a life marked by dedication, determination, and deep devotion. Dana's life w...

George Rodney Lee, age 50, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026. He was born on October 5, 1975, in Smithfield, North Carolina. Rodney was larger than life and had a rema...

John Hamilton Price, age 62 of Clayton, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Friday July 3, 2026 at his residence with his family by his side. No services are planned at this time. He was born i...

Ralph Michael Brown, age 80 of Garner, NC passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, July 8, 2026...

Ryan David Hayward, 46, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away on July 2, 2026. Born on May 7, 1980, in Atlanta, Georgia, Ryan lived a life marked by faith, service, laughter, and unwavering love for...

Josephine Estelle Wendland (nee Perretta), age 81 of Smithfield, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. A memorial service to celebrate her life will he held 1:00 PM Sunday,...

Wesley Frederick Geyer, known to most as Wes, passed away on June 30, 2026, at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, at the age of 68. Born on November 9, 1957, in Abington, Pennsylvania, Wes g...

Craig Edward Collier passed on June 28, 2026, at the age of 76.

Kathy June Guess Coley, age 78, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, at her residence with her loving family by her side. Kathy was born on October 22, 1947, i...

Jackie Max Parker, age 83 of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the Hartwell Health & Rehab Center in Garner, North Carolina. A private family service will held o...

Harry Smartt passed on June 21, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on December 24, 1943, Harry was born in Chatham, Georgia, and was a resident of Clayton, North Carolina.

Randall Wayne Littmann (February 5th, 1946 – June 21st, 2026) Inurnment will be held 12 noon Thursday, July 2, 2026 at the Eastern North Carolina Veteran’s Cemetery, 164 Longs Plant Farm Road, Goldsb...

Otis Sampson walked into heaven with his Lord on June 20, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1945, in Sand Ridge, West Virginia, to Oral and Ruby Sampson. Otis proudly served in the United States AirForce...

The Rev. Dr. Burke E. Holland, Jr., 94, passed away peacefully in his home in Clayton on Friday, June 19, 2026. Dr. Holland was born Feb. 14, 1932, in Cary, the fourth of eight children born to Burke...

Connie Mayson Brown passed on June 19, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on September 23, 1936, in Aiken, South Carolina, Connie lived in Clayton, North Carolina.