All Obituaries

Mr. Wallace Hood, Clayton, NC, departed this life on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the Governor of North Carolina has asked that all gatherings be limited to no more than 50 people including staff and all attendees such as clergy, ushers, musicians etc. Please check with the family to see if you are invited. Walk Thur Viewing Only (not to exceed 10 people at once): (Face mask/covering required) Sunday, July 26, 2020 9:30 am to 8:00 pm Hood...

Ms. Jessie Pauline Thigpen, Clayton, NC, departed this life on Monday, July 6, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the Governor of North Carolina has asked that all gatherings be limited to no more than 30 people including staff and all attendees such as clergy, ushers, musicians etc. Please check with the family to see if you are invited. Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm Sunday, July 12, 2020 at New Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, Clayton, NC. Burial will be in Hood Family...

Mr. William Edward Vest of Clayton, NC, entered eternal rest on Friday, July 3,  2020.     Services are entrusted to Hood Funeral Home and Staff.

Mr. Ulesses Mercer, Jr. of Clayton, NC, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 24,  2020.  Due to COVID-19, the Governor of North Carolina has asked that all gatherings be limited to no more than 50 people including staff and all attendees such as clergy, ushers, musicians etc. Please check with the family to see if you are invited. Walk Thur Viewing Only (not to exceed 10 people at once): (Face mask/covering required) Friday, July 3, 2020 9:30 am to...

Mr. Orlando W. Griffis, 60, Clayton, NC, departed this life on Thursday  June 11, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the Governor of North Carolina has asked that all gatherings be limited to no more than 50 people including staff and all attendees such as clergy, ushers, musicians etc. Please check with the family to see if you are invited. Please wear a face mask/covering Walk Thur Viewing Only (not to exceed 10 people at once):           ...

Ms. Alene Stith, Clayton,  NC, departed this life on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the Governor of North Carolina has asked that all gatherings be limited to no more than 50 people including staff and all attendees such as clergy, ushers, musicians etc. Please check with the family to see if you are invited. Walk Thur Viewing Only (not to exceed 10 people at once):  Sunday, June 07, 2020 9:30 am to 8:00 pm Hood Funeral Home 230...

Mr. Joseph M. Whitley, Sr., 80, of Clayton, NC, entered eternal rest on Friday, April 3, 2020.  Due to COVID-19, the Governor of North Carolina has asked that all gatherings be limited to no more than 50 people including staff and all attendees such as clergy, ushers, musicians etc. Please check with the family to see if you are invited. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do...

Mrs. Carolyn Watson Harris, 63, of Raleigh, NC, departed this life on Friday, February 7, 2020. Funeral Services will be 12 noon February 12, 2020 at Lee’s Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church, 525 Lake Wendell Road, Wendell, NC. A viewing will be 11:00 am - 11:30 am followed by a visitation from 11:30 am -12 noon at the church. Interment will follow at Lee’s Crossroads Church Cemetery, Clayton, NC. Mrs. Carolyn is survived...

Abrielle Jazmine Kelley, daughter of  Ariel Randolph and Leroy Kelley, departed this life on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

Mrs. Betty E. Barnes, 67 of Clayton, NC, departed this life on Friday, January 3, 2020. Funeral Services will be 12 noon January 8, 2020 at Johnston Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1691 Barber Mill Road, Clayton, NC. Visitation will be 11:30 am - 12 noon at the church. Internment will follow at Johnston Piney Grove Cemetery, Clayton, NC. Mrs. Betty is survived by her husband, Michael Barnes, Sr. of the home;  Daughter: Michelle Barnes Adams (Darryl),...