Clayton, NC Obituaries

Richard McLain Ray, 82, passed on May 16, 2026. He was born on February 9, 1944, in North Carolina, and was a resident of New Bern, North Carolina. Visitation will be held at McLaurin Funeral Home,...

Joyce Lynn Hauschild passed on May 16, 2026, at the age of 84, having been born on September 22, 1941, in Texas and residing in Smithfield, North Carolina. No services are planned at this time.

P. Cooper Carroll, age 86, passed away on May 15, 2026. Visitation will be held at McLaurin Funeral Home, 12830 Clayton Boulevard, Clayton, North Carolina, on May 19, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm....

Yiqiang Pan passed on May 13, 2026, at the age of 59; he was born on December 29, 1966, in China, and was a resident of Clayton, North Carolina.

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...

Deborah Stamps Lawler was born at Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City, South Dakota on October 23, 1953 while her father was in the Air Force. Three weeks later they moved home to Atlanta, Georgia....

Today we honor the life of Rosa Marie Diaz, who passed on April 23, 2026—a woman whose story was built on courage, sacrifice, and an unshakable love for her family. Rosa was born in Bogotá, Colombia,...

Phyllis Higgins Ingram, age 79, of Garner, NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Wakemed Hospital in Raleigh. Born in Johnston County on February 3, 1947, she was a daughter to the late Co...

Patrick William Stockdale passed on April 20, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on March 6, 1953, in Michigan, Patrick was a resident of 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...