Clayton, NC Obituaries

Atlas Christopher Edmonson passed on 2026-09-26.

Mercedes Florinda Chapore, de 69 años, falleció en paz el 30 de septiembre de 2026, en Smithfield, Carolina del Norte. Nació en San Cristóbal, República Dominicana, hija de Juan Maria Gonzalez y Maria...

Charles Howard "Charlie" Stephens, 92, was called to heaven on Friday, August 7, 2026 in Port Orange, Florida. Charles was born on Sept 13, 1933 in Vance County, NC. He grew up in Raleigh and Cary. H...

John Allen Lee, Sr., age 69 of Garner, North Carolina passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026 at the UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield, North Carolina. A celebration of life service will be held at...

Mavis Darlene Simmons Thompson, age 88 of Clayton, NC, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Springbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clayton. She was born in Beckley, West Virginia o...

Carol Durffee King of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away on September 22, 2026, at the age of 82 years. She was born on February 21, 1944, in Graham County Arizona. She grew up in a rural community in Lore...

Alynne “Lynne” Kendal Kline-McLeod of Clayton NC, formerly of Wake Forest NC, was born September 7th,1953, in Chambersburg, PA, passed away September 23rd, 2026 at the age of 73. Lynne married Danie...

Joseph Frank Takacs, beloved husband, father, and grandfather-to-be, age 60, of Four Oaks, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Joseph was b...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our precious son Don (Donnie), a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, who left this world unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Se...

Miriam Hicks Pollard passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, September 17, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Pollard; her mother Daphine and ...

Gerald Ray Hardee, 74, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026. Gerald was born on July 16, 1952, in Clayton, North Carolina, where he was born and raised and proudly ...

Nancy Ann Carey, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, age 80 Clayton, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Gabriel Manor Assisted Living in Clayton....

David Scott Anson, age 62 of Clayton, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at his residence. A memorial service to celebrate Scott’s life will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, Septe...

Stephen Joseph Bliss of Clayton, NC went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 after battling leukemia for several months. Born in 1953 in Utica, NY and raised in nearby Barnevel...

Charles Howard Stephens passed on August 7, 2026, at the age of 92, having been born on September 13, 1933, and residing in Daytona Beach, Florida. A Memorial Service will be held at McLaurin Funer...

Zennia Jeanette Busse, née Sarvis, of Raleigh, NC passed away on September 9th, 2026 after a bold, well-lived life. Born in rural Horry County, SC on November 26, 1943 to Patrick Cornelius (Neal) Sarv...

Edward Elmore ‘Eddie” Ard, 63, of Clayton passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at his home. Eddie was born in Lenoir County on January 10,1963 to the late Rev. A. Kemery and Betty Jean Watson A...

Sharon Tucker Herring, 68, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of Archer Lodge, NC (formerly of Robeson County and Fair Bluff, NC) passed away on September 9, 2026, at home surro...

Barbara Sue Duncan Stump, age 72, died Sunday, September 6, 2026, at home. She was born on January 14, 1954, in Fayette County, West Virginia to the late Ishmael and Ruby Duncan. She worked for the No...

Frederick William Weidner passed on September 6, 2026, at the age of 89, having been born on August 14, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York. Frederick was a resident of Bethany Beach, Delaware.

Lester Maurice Fisher, age76 – (United States Army SGT, retired) of Clayton, North Carolina passed away on September 1, 2026 at his residence. Military gravesite rites will be conducted at 2:00 PM We...

Victoria (Vicki) Cheryl Lipscomb Toler passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, at the age of 78, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend ...

William “Bill” Alton Sessoms, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at his home in Clayton. Bill was born in Roseboro, NC, on November 22, 1952, to the late Albert Lee Sessoms and Mary...

Allen Lester Mims Jr., 76, of Clayton, North Carolina passed away peacefully early Monday morning, August 31, 2026 in his beloved home on his farm with his daughter by his side. Allen was born on Augu...

David E. Awabdy, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the age of 53. David was born on December 15, 1972, in Glendora, California. David was a devoted husband, fat...

Faye Edwards Fryar went home to see the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2026. A private graveside service will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. She was born in Wayne County to the late Esthel Cep...

Patricia Perreira Taylor passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, in Clayton, NC, at the age of 79. Patricia was born in Paia, Hawaii, on March 9, 1947.

Elgie Allen Wells, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 30, 2026, at the age of 91. Elgie, a lifelong member of Oakland Presbyterian Church was born on March 28, 1935, near Blackmon's Crossro...

Martin G Duerrich passed on August 25, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on May 20, 1938, Martin was a resident of Clayton, North Carolina.

James Norris passed on August 26, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on August 10, 1946, James resided in Zebulon, North Carolina.

Marthilde Pulliams passed on August 19, 2026, at the age of 43, born April 8, 1983, in Brooklyn, New York, and was a resident of Clayton, North Carolina.

Everett Leroy Smith passed on August 21, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on January 23, 1934, in Clinton, Oklahoma, Everett lived in Smithfield, North Carolina. A Funeral Service will be held at McLau...

Mrs. Adria Elba Gutierrez, age 91, passed away 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 27, 2026 in...

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 K. McMahan, 33, passed away Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, following an unexpected and tragic accident. He was born on March 24th, 1993 in Peoria, IL to Jenifer (Hines) Carr and Reagan McMaha...

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...