Worley Funeral Home

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Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services.

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Harold F. Worley

Co-Owner / Funeral Service Licensee

Harold is the co-owner and president of Worley Funeral Home. He is a 1960 graduate of American Academy of Funeral Service, New York, and has been in the funeral service industry for more than 40 years. "Worley", affectionately called by everyone, is well known in the state and considered one of the best embalmers in the profession.

A U.S. Army veteran, he also maintains membership in Epsilon Nu Delta Fraternity, Silver Square Lodge #43, Cape Fear Consistory #263, Kindah Temple #62, as well as life membership in the NAACP. He has been married for over 50 years and is the father of two sons, and the grandfather of six.

Harold is a member of First Baptist Church, Fayetteville, NC where he serves as a Trustee.

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Marzella D. Worley

Co-Owner /Secretary / Funeral Director

Marzella joined the staff full time in 1992 after retiring from the Cumberland Co. School System. She is co-owner of Worley Funeral Home as well as a licensed funeral director and notary.

Marzella received her BS and MS degrees in Business Education and Counselor Education respectively from NC A&T State University in Greensboro, NC. She has served her community in various capacities in both civic and social organizations. Among them are member of board of directors of the Sampson County Chamber of Commerce and Hammocks Beach Corporation, past President and life member of the Fayetteville chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., life member of NAACP, life member of National Education Association, member of NC Retired School Personnel and Cumberland Co. Retired School Personnel.

Marzella is a member of First Baptist Church, Fayetteville, NC where she has served in many capacities such as a Sunday School teacher, usher board and Floral Club.

Marzella has been married to Harold for over 50 years and is the mother of two sons, and the proud grandmother of six children.

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Anthony F. Worley, CFSP

General Manager

Anthony is from Fayetteville, NC, and joined the staff at Worley Funeral Home, Inc. in 1994, serving as the office manager. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from NC A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, and an Associate degree in Funeral Service Education from Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC.

Anthony is also an insurance agent, preneed consultant, and notary. In addition to his work in the funeral business, he currently serves as a member of the City of Clinton Cemetery Advisory Board, a former board member of the Sampson County Health Department (past board chairman), life member of both Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and NAACP, member of Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity, Inc. and serves on the Advisory Board Committee at Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC.

Anthony was a former District 3 Governor of NFD&MA, Inc. and previously served as the 55th State President of the Funeral Directors and Morticians Association of North Carolina, Incorporated. He is also a former adjunct instructor in the Funeral Service Department at Fayetteville Technical Community College. He is the father of three daughters.

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Cornell Whitehead

Funeral Service Licensee / Notary

Cornell Whitehead is a native of Fayetteville, NC. He was reared in Clinton, NC, graduating from Clinton High School in 2001. While in high school, Cornell served as a funeral attendant at Worley Funeral Home.

Upon graduating from high school, Cornell attended and graduated in 2005 from NC A&T State University, Greensboro, NC with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Technology and also received an Associate degree in Funeral Service from Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Cornell is a member of Lisbon St. Missionary Baptist Church, Clinton, NC and the father of three children.

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Apostle Marcus Becton

Funeral Attendant, Notary, Clergy

Apostle Marcus Becton joined the staff full-time in 1996. He serves as one of our staff clergy, is a notary public, and a funeral attendant.

He is co-pastor of the Way of the Cross Church Ministries in Turkey, NC. Apostle Becton was appointed as a member of the city council for the City of Clinton and has served consecutively for 27 years. He currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Clinton.

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Deloris M. Johnson

Funeral Service Apprentice

Deloris is from Duplin County, NC, and is currently serving her funeral service apprenticeship with Worley Funeral Home. She is enrolled in the Funeral Service curriculum at Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC. As a resident of Selma, NC, she serves on the Advisory Committee as well as the Planning and Development Committee.

She is a member of the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC and a mother of three.

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Veronica Watson

Funeral Service Apprentice

Veronica is a native of Clinton, NC. She is a recent graduate from Fayetteville Technical Community College where she received an Associate in Applied Science degree in Funeral Service Education.

Veronica is a mother of three daughters and a member of Red Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Clinton, NC.

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Larry Deaver

Funeral Attendant

Larry is a resident of Sampson County, NC and has assisted families at Worley Funeral Home for a number of years. He is also employed with the City of Clinton School System.

Larry is a member of Sampson Chapel Church, Clinton, NC.

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Charles Dexter Wilson

Funeral Attendant

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Elder Quaveon Richardson

Funeral Attendant

Elder Quaveon Richardson is from Spring Hope, NC and is one of the newest members of the Worley Funeral Home family. He currently resides in Clinton, NC and is the senior pastor of Union Grove Church of Christ Disciples of Christ Church, Clinton, NC.

Elder Richardson is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education (Mathematics) at Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC.

He is married to Kendra Richardson and is the father of three children.

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Bertha Faison

Office Assistant

Bertha is a Sampson County resident and serves as office assistant as well as a funeral attendant. She is a dedicated member of Lisbon Street Missionary Baptist Church, Clinton, NC where she is involved in many capacities. She is the mother of two sons.

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Tonya McLamb Bennett

Office Assistant

Tonya serves as an office assistant at Worley Funeral Home. She is also employed with the City of Clinton School System. She is a member of Higher Level Worship Center, Clinton, NC and the mother of five children.

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Rev. Leonard Henry

Funeral Attendant

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Ernest Manual

Funeral Attendant