Clayton, NC Obituaries

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 was born on May 22, 1942, in Micro, North Carolina, and passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 83. Jackie resided in Knightdale, North Carolina. A visitat...

“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...

Willis Joseph Gatten, born on September 24, 1935, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 90. He was a resident of Clayton, North Carolina. A memorial service will be held at Little Creek Fell...

Ann Marie Kendrigan’s laughter, love, and warmth touched everyone who knew her. She was born on November 10, 1946, in Lowell, Massachusetts, and graduated from Lowell High School in 1964. She later ea...

To remember Joe is to know and understand Brooklyn, good Italian food, family, great music, caring for others, dedication, blatant honesty, and dignity. Joseph E. “Joe” Murgolo, born May 26, 1949, i...

Heaven's choir just received a new member the morning of December 31, 2025. Irene Martin Clifford of Clayton, NC, had almost ninety years of a life well-lived. We mourn her. But we also celebrate her ...

Edward Earl Morrow, aged 85, passed away on December 29, 2025. He was born on January 15, 1940. Edward was a resident of Garner, North Carolina.

With her family at her side, Letitia Hagwood passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1952 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Leon Marsh and Shirley Griffin, who both preceded h...

Christine Castonguay Born: October 12, 1939 – Lyndale, New York Passed Away: December 30, 2025 – Clayton, North Carolina Life and Legacy Christine was a compassionate, loving, devoted, and humorous ...

William Bernard Racine, aged 88, passed away on December 30, 2025. He was born on May 29, 1937. William was a resident of Smithfield, North Carolina.

Jonnie Mae Flowers Kennedy (Strickland), 71, of Clayton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was born to the late Johnny Elton and Elma Flower...

Francis “Frank” Vesper Fearing, age 68, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born in Columbus Ohio on June 21, 1957, he was a son to ...

Bonnie Parker Johnson passed away peacefully at home Monday afternoon with her family by her side. Bonnie had the ability to make us smile and enjoy life even during her difficult times battling cance...

Paula Woodall, age 61, passed away on Christmas Day surrounded by the values that defined her life: faith in hard work, dedication to agriculture, and deep love for her family and community. The fami...

Ruth E. Jacobs, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve at the age of seventy-nine. Born on April 30, 1946, in Norfolk, Virginia, Ruth spent her childhood years in Gardner,...

Colleen Briedge Juliana Pelella Gilmartin, age 69, of Clayton, North Carolina, formerly of Lynbrook & Oceanside, Long Island, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the SECU Hospice...

Howard David Brashear, born on January 28, 1947, in Pittsburgh, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 78. He was a resident of Clayton, North Carolina.

Cody Bogdanowicz, 38, of Kenly, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 17th, 2025, at UNC Chapel Hill surrounded by his beloved wife, Kristina Bogdanowicz and loved ones after a courageous...

Zachary Reid Tew, born on October 23, 1987, in Dunn, North Carolina, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 38. He was known by the name Zack to his friends and family. Zack was home-school...

Ronnie Blaine Wilson, age 72, of Clayton, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, North Carolina. A memorial service to celebrate...

Francesca Elizabeth Banks, born on November 15, 1934, in Clayton, passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 91. She was a resident of Clayton, North Carolina.

Daniel Edward Watson, age 63 of Clayton, NC, passed away after a sudden illness on Saturday, December 13, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Roanoke, VA, on November 16, 1962, he was a son to ...

Jean Jones Wheeler, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. She was born in Clayton, NC on June 29, 1935, to the late Clarence and Bernice Bailey Jones. She is survived by her daughters,...

Willa Dean Thompson Temple, affectionately known as Dean by her friends and family, transitioned peacefully to her Heavenly home with her family by her side December 11, 2025. Dean was born May 1,19...

Helen Elizabeth Austin Ellerbe passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 after a few years of declining health. Up until then, she maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, vivacious nature,...

Patricia Mary Wands Bell peacefully passed away into the arms of God on Saturday December 6, 2025, at 3:50 pm at Wake Hospital in Raleigh North Carolina. She was surrounded by her Husband, family and ...

Betty Ann Keziah Rippy, age 81, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at her home in Clayton, North Carolina. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 23, 1944, she was a daughter to the late Pa...