Clayton, NC Obituaries

Jackie Max Parker passed on June 25, 2026, at the age of 83, born October 11, 1942, in Pontiac, Michigan. Jackie lived in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.

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; Connie was born on September 23, 1936, in Aiken, South Carolina, and was a resident of Clayton, North Carolina.

Affectionately known as “Bida” to most, John Edward McHale passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, at the age of 88. He was born on May 18, 1938, in Johnson City, New York. John began his caree...

Shirley Virginia Green Price, age 94 of Clayton, North Carolina passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Kingswood Reserve in Clayton, North Carolina. Funeral servi...

Patsy Hill Worlds passed away at 80 years old on Sunday, June 14th, 2026, while under care at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. Patsy was born on October 27th, 1945, to Eddie Wilson Hill and Hattie Stanley...

Virginia June Tread Kidd, age 83 of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital on Sunday, June 14, 2026, surrounded by many family members. Funeral services fo...

Nancy DeCicco (Monahan) of Clayton, North Carolina, went home to the Lord on June 11, 2026. She was born on September 9, 1960, to the late Lillian D. (née Barger) and Ernest A. Monahan. Nancy grew up ...

2 Tim 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" William Edward Johnson, “Edward” age 87, of Clayton, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesd...

Phyllis Lee Davis, age 72, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Phyllis was born on June 22, 1953 in Arlington, Virginia to Virginia Phillips...

Hilda Gray McLamb Penny entered her heavenly home on June 7, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paschal D. "Pat" and Lois Peedin McLamb; her brother, William McLamb “Buddy”; and her forme...

Maxine Penny, age 89, was born on December 29, 1936, to Howard and Elizabeth Godwin. She went home to be with her heavenly father on June 7, 2026. She was raised on a farm, active in church growing up...

Linda Green Thompson age 78, of Wendell, North Carolina passed on Sunday June 7, 2026 at the Duke Hock Family Hospice Pavilion in Durham, North Carolina. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday...

Emma Evans Pittman, lovingly known as "Teeny", the daughter of the late Jesse David Evans and Emma Surles Evans passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, surrounded by family at the age of 93. Emma was a...

Benjamin Scott McNeely “Ben” age 32, of Willow Spring, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 6, 2026. Born in Wake County, NC, on January 29, 1994, he was a son to Randolph “Scott...

Garry Marshall Pettigrew, age 75, of Selma NC, died peacefully in his sleep on June 5, 2026, after a brave struggle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tex and Florence Pettigrew, an...

Willie Junior Johnson passed on June 3, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on April 22, 1939, Willie lived in Clayton, North Carolina.

Annie Lorene Browder May, age 84 of Raleigh, North Carolina passed on June 1, 2026, at her residence. A Graveside Service will be held June 8, 2026 at Olney Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Gastonia, ...

Billy Thompson Hicks passed on May 30, 2026, at the age of 51; born October 17, 1974, Billy was a resident of Clayton, North Carolina.

Margaret Faye Jones Seagroves, born November 30, 1941, in Clayton, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord on May 30, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved with all her heart. A lifelong resi...

Jean Hurt Tart, age 85, of Clayton, NC, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Born in Rolesville, NC, on March 6, 1941, she was a daughter to the late Mack Henry Hurt and Gladys Hamilton Hurt. Jean...

Jody Paul Gallup lovingly known as “Papa Jode” age 62, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at his home in Clayton, NC. Born in Syracuse, New York, on April 11, 1964, he was a son to the ...

Glenda Price Parnell, 82, born February 17, 1944, in Wake County, to the late Henry and Mozelle Stanley Price passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. She is survived by her daughter, Wendy Phippins; s...

James “Jamie” Gordon Melville, age 60 of Garner, North Carolina, passed away on May 25, 2026 peacefully at his residence, after a lengthy battle with cancer. No services are currently planned at this ...

Margaret Susan Hambright was born August 22, 1938, to William Anderson and Sara Lee Goode Hambright in Spartanburg, SC. She passed away at the home she shared with her husband on May 20, 2026. She w...

Peggy Bishop Teel, age 87 of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, North Carolina. A private family graveside service will be held at ...

David “Dave” John Martinez, age 57 of Garner, North Carolina passed away at his residence. No services are planned at this time. Dave was born in Denver, Colorado on December 8, 1968 to the late Jam...

William Alan McLane III, lovingly known as Bill, age 82, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, May 16, 2026. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be...

Jack Okey Barbour, age 91, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was born on July 3, 1934 in Clayton, North Carolina to Jepsie and Jessie Barbour. He grew up in C...

Richard “Rick” McClain Ray, age 82 of New Bern, North Carolina and formerly of Oak Island, Raleigh and Newland died on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, North ...

Joyce Lynn Bishop Hauschild, age 84 of Smithfield, North Carolina, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully, on May 16, 2026 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. No public services...

Paul Cooper Carroll, age 86 of Clayton, North Carolina passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at UNC Johnston Health in Clayton. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 19, 2026 in the chapel o...

Marshall Harrell Odom, MD, age 78, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026 Marshall was born in Fayetteville, NC on June 11, 1947, to the late Marshall L. and Lottie Beard Odom. After graduating from Seve...

Yiqiang “Peter” Pan, 59, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with Stage 4 Colon Cancer. Born December 29, 1966, in Shanghai, China, he initial...

Mary Nichole “Nikki” Pope, age 47, died unexpectedly on May 10, 2026, at her home in Smithfield, NC. Born February 7, 1979, to Susan Johnson Pope and the late Tommy Braxton Pope, she remained a pro...

Elsie Brinkley Benson, 93, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed on May 12, 2026, at Brookdale of Smithfield. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, May 16, 2026 in the chapel of McLaurin Funer...

Etta Frances Harper Barbour, age 92, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Monday, May 11, 2026. She was born on April 17, 1934 in Clayton, North Carolina to Emma & BA Harper. She grew up...

Richard Fredrick Daggy passed on May 10, 2026, at the age of 83, having been born on November 25, 1942, and residing in Clayton, North Carolina.

Paul Capistran Houghton, Sr., age 87 of Clayton, North Carolina passed away peacefully, on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at the Clayton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. A private interment will be held a...

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Carlos Roberto Quintero, who left us on May 5, 2026, at the age of 67. Carlos was born on February 6, 1959, in Colombia. He was known for his kind ...

Lieutenant Commander Edwin Cisco Wilkerson Jr., age 87, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026. Born on December 3, 1938, in Greenville, North Carolina, Edwin was the son of the late Edwin C. Wilkerso...

Robert “Bob” Anthony Bienkowski, age 77 of Clayton, North Carolina, formerly of Michigan, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, unexpectedly at his residence. A memorial service to celebrate Bob's li...

Robert Jay Booth (Bob), of Garner, North Carolina passed away peacefully at the age of 83 in the early morning of Saturday, May 2, 2026. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, May 8, 2026 in ...

James “Jim” Stewart Evans, age 89 of Clayton, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, North Carolina. Funeral services will be held 11:00...

Carl Macon Pulley, age 71, of Clayton, North Carolina passed away on Friday, May1, 2026. With great sorrow, we announce the passing of Carl Macon Pulley, a cherished brother, uncle, and friend, who le...

Peter Paul Cimoli, age 86 of Clayton, North Carolina, formerly of Virginia passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, North Carolina. No services are planned at t...

Collis (Bill) William Dodson Jr. age 74, of Smithfield, North Carolina passed away on April 27. 2026. He was born on September 6th 1951 in Front Royal, Virginia. He grew up in Flint Hill, Virginia, wh...