Clayton, NC Obituaries

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 passed on September 1, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on March 2, 1950, in Brooklyn, New York, Lester lived in Clayton, North Carolina.

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. Martin was born on May 20, 1938, and 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 was a resident of 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, having been born on January 23, 1934, in Clinton, Oklahoma, and residing in Smithfield, North Carolina.

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...

Ann Talton Lee, 90, died peacefully on July 30, 2026 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. A lifelong resident of the Cleveland School community in Johnston County, Ann was born December 22, 1935. ...

Irma Emperatriz Lizano, age 80 of Raleigh, North Carolina, formerly of Union City New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial fun...

Thomas Elton Green, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 27, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Isa Kleppel Green. Tom was born on October 10, 1941 in Clayton, North...

Karen Lee Eckert, age 83 of Clayton, North Carolina passed away peacefully, on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, North Carolina. No services are planned. She was born ...

Linda Woodard Watkins passed on July 23, 2026, at the age of 80. Linda was born in Johnston County on November 11, 1945, to the late Albert and Leona Peedin Woodard. Linda was a longtime member of Mid...

Mary Theresa Ciskowski passed on July 24, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on February 10, 1943, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Mary Theresa later resided in Clayton, North Carolina.

Lester Darrell Worley, age 78 of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at UNC Healthcare in Smithfield, North Carolina. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wed...

Barbara Jean Malik Diee, age 83 of Clayton, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at her residence just 6 days shy of her 84th birthday. No services are planned at this tim...

Daryl Wayne Gruskin passed on July 22, 2026, at the age of 72, having been born on August 13, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan.

Phyllis Ann Cokash passed on July 19, 2026, at the age of 83, born August 8, 1942, and was a resident of South Daytona, Florida.

Mr. Billy Davis Young, 73, of Angier, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026. He was born on February 18, 1953. Billy was a hardworking man who spent many years working as a sheet rocker. Outside of wo...

John Henry Baumler, age 94, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away on July 17, 2026 at Springbrook Nursing Home. John was born on April 28, 1932, in New York City—arriving in memorable fashion in a ...

Evelyn Joan Midwood passed on July 15, 2026, at the age of 78. Born April 30, 1948, Evelyn lived in Clayton, North Carolina.

Irene Godwin, age 96, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 12, 2026. She was born on February 3, 1930, to the late Sedric and Rena Jones. She was born and raised in Johnston County, less than ...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Leo C. Sustaita on July 7, 2026, at the age of 74. Leo was a devoted family man, a loving father, grandfather, husband, brother, son, cousin, and fri...