Clayton, NC Obituaries

Melinda Dawn Whitley passed away on March 8, 2026, at the age of 59. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at McLaurin Funeral Home, 12830 Clayton Boulevard, Clayton, North Carolina, on Ma...

John Joseph Scrimenti passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 53. John was a resident of North Carolina. No Services Are Planned For This Time.

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. Curtis 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. ...

Nathaniel “Nate” Ryan Breen, age 25 of Clayton, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday February 25, 2026 at UNC Health Johnston in Clayton. A celebration of his life service (Wear bright colors) wil...

Anita Joyner Ruffin, 78, of Clayton, N.C., passed away at home on Monday, February 23, 2026, surrounded by her family. Anita was born in Ahoskie, N.C., on July 25, 1947. She graduated from Ahoskie Hi...

Elinor Marie McNally Nicolicchia, age 76 of Benson, North Carolina, peacefully passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at her residence. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00...

Christina (Tina) J. Riley was born September 21, 1948 at Lying In Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island to her father, Guido D’Amico and mother, Margaret E. D’Amico (Hutchinson) She grew up in East Pr...

Janet Sue Pearce, age 70 of Goldsboro, North Carolina passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at UNC Wayne Memorial Hospital. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, F...

Sharon Lynn Swaney, age 61, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at UNC Johnston Health Hospital in Smithfield, NC. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 30, 1964, she was a daughter to Arthur...

Peggy Jean Davis, age 78, of Clayton, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital. Born in Cheraw, South Carolina, on December 10, 1947, she was a daughter to the late Ev...

Peggy Broadwell Gower, 81, formerly of Clayton, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026. Peggy was born in Clayton to Neta Batten Broadwell and Luther James Broadwell. She built a lif...

Larry John Crowder was welcomed into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Friday, February 13, 2026. He passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Larry was bo...

Ann Marcelle Brannan, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the age of 92. Marcelle was born on February 3, 1934, in Johnston County to the late Marcelleus "Bud" and Emma Lee Spivey Br...

Aydin J. Ramirez, 4, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on February 7, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a bright, lovable little guy that made everyone smile when he entered the room. Ay...

Frank W Enderlin, age 87 went to heaven the morning of February 9, 2026 following a one-week battle with an aggressive cancer. He was born July 12, 1938 in Egg Harbor, NJ to the late Frank J and Grace...

Shelia Benson Acevedo September 4, 1963 – February 7, 2026 Shelia Benson Acevedo, 62, went to her Heavenly home on February 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Shelia was a devoted wife, a lovi...

Jackie Carol Parrish Lushene-Edwards, age 83, of TerraBella of Knightdale Assisted Living in Knightdale, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. ...

“His Lord said to him, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant.’” —Matthew 25:23 Jerry Arthur Allen died on February 5, 2026, in Clayton, North Carolina. He was one week away from his 84th birthday. ...

Betty Carol Matthews, 91, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2026 at her son’s home in Smithfield, NC. She was born May 4, 1934 in Raleigh, NC to Frank Jennings Lloyd and LouEllen Guthrie Lloyd...

Rebecca “Becky” Caprio Elliss passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2026. She was just 44 years old. Becky was a light …warm, fierce, loyal, and unforgettable. Rebecca is survived by her devoted hu...

Frances Raines Woodell, age 86, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. Frances was born in Johnston County on February 2, 1940, to the late Jim and Rosa Lee Benson Raines. ...

Charles “Charlie” Anthony Puccio, age 77 of Garner, North Carolina, formerly of New York, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, North Carolina. A memorial...

Benjamin “Ben” Verne Miller, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2026. Ben was born on October 31, 1975 in Tampa, Florida to Zeda New Cagle and the late Bradley Verne Miller. He loved man...

George Raymond Lovering of Clayton, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was an amazing 97 years old. George was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvani...

Jackie Fussell, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 27th surrounded by her family, and in the comfort of God's love. She called Pine Level, Wilmington, and Clayton, NC home for all the years of ...

Jean Byrd Lee, born on February 12, 1940 to the late William Alonzo Byrd and Nellie Rose Phillips, peacefully passed away in her home on January 24, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Jean was a d...

Peggy Ann Norris Adams, age 89, of Garner, North Carolina passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. Due to expected unforeseen weather conditions, Mrs. Adams' Celebration of Life Service will be held ...

Angela Casey House, age 68, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, surrounded by her family. Angela was born in Johnston County on October 1, 1957, to the late Samuel R. and Glenda Standerfer Case...

Evelyn JoAnn Marlow, age 92, passed away Wed Jan 21, 2026, at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, NC, following a 16 month stay at Springbrook Nursing & Rehab in Clayton, NC. She was born November 4, 1933, i...

Donna Lee Pleasants was born September 29, 1951 to Sheron and Doris Pleasants in her hometown of Clayton, NC. There, she grew up with older brother Mark and younger brother Tim and graduated Clayton H...

Richard Ray Herman, age 70, of Pittsboro, North Carolina, formerly of Johnston County, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. No services are plan...

Aileen Pearl Lowe, born on July 27, 1974, in the Philippines, passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 51. Aileen was a resident of Halifax, Virginia.

Resting in HIS Loving Arms, Don Rheta Lovejoy Margolis, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, at the age of 83. No services are planned at this time. Born on ...

Kenneth “Ken” Matthew Richardson, age 77, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at UNC Johnston Health in Clayton, North Carolina. Born in Los Angeles, California, on December 20, 1948, he was a so...

Louis Philippe Lecorps, age 68, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina following a battle with cancer. A memorial mass...

Freda Myers of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away after a brief battle with influenza and heart issues on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026. She was born to John and Jane Garvey Fleming both of Radcliffe,...

James Daniel Hocutt, age 83 of Garner, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, January11, 2026 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, North Carolina. Born on July 18, 1942, in Selma, North Carolina, James...

Arlene Marie Snow, age 56, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Born in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, on February 3, 1969, she was a daughter to the late William Spangl...

Wallace Gardner Temple, Jr., affectionately known by his friends and family as Gardner, transitioned peacefully to his Heavenly home with his daughters by his side January 9, 2026. Gardner was born ...

Norman F. Lane, 86, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, just days before his 87th birthday. Born on January 17, 1939, in Kinston, North Carolina, Norman was the beloved son of the late Ethal an...