Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

Fernando Camillo "Pee Wee" Williams

Fernando Camillo "Pee Wee" Williams

Jul 26, 2021

Walk Through Viewing Only (not to exceed 10 people at once):Monday, August 021:00 PM to 6:00 PMSanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577Visitation:Tuesday, August 03 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Bentonville Disciple Church8566 Devils Racetrack RdFour Oaks, NC 27524Funeral Service:Tuesday, August 03 1:00 PM Bentonville Disciple Church8566 Devils Racetrack RdFour Oaks, NC 27524Interment:Wednesday, August 04Eastern Carolina Veterans State...

Tracy Yvette Harris

Tracy Yvette Harris

Jul 24, 2021

Memorial Service:Saturday, July 31 11:00 AM Shiloh Christian Church211 Durham St.Smithfield, NC 27577

Larry Donnell Stevens

Larry Donnell Stevens

Jul 19, 2021

Visitation:Thursday, July 22 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Interment with Military Honors:Friday, July 23 12:00 PM Eastern Carolina Veterans State Cemetery164 Long Plant Farm Rd.Goldsboro, NC

Ciara Nicole Gee

Ciara Nicole Gee

Jul 18, 2021

Message from Chancellor: Passing of Beloved Eagle Ciara GeeBy Chancellor Johnson O. AkinleyePosted July 19, 2021, 4:37 PMDear NCCU Community:I am saddened to inform you of the passing of beloved Eagle Ciara Gee, 20, a junior kinesiology major. Ciara passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, in a tragic car accident.A native of Raleigh N.C., Ciara was known to be...

Johnny Lewis Holliday

Johnny Lewis Holliday

Jul 15, 2021

God gave him his first breath on September 2, 1959, and allowed him his last breath on July 15, 2021. Johnny Lewis Holliday was born to the late Henry Louis Holliday and Janie Mae Holliday on September 2, 1959, at Good Hope Hospital in Erwin, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by both parents and a son Mitchell Lewis...

Tyrone Lajuan Butts

Tyrone Lajuan Butts

Jul 14, 2021

Graveside Service:Friday, July 23 3:00 PM New Generation Christian Church4423 Wilson Mill RdWilson Mills, NC 27593Interment:Friday July 23 Godette CemeteryHavelock, NC

Ricky Bunn

Ricky Bunn

Jul 6, 2021

VisitationSaturday, July 101:00 PM to 5:00 PMSanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416

Ceasar "Cb" Barley Frierson

Ceasar "Cb" Barley Frierson

Jul 2, 2021

Visitation:Saturday, July 10 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM First Missionary Baptist Church500 South Pollock StreetSelma, NC 27576Funeral Service:Saturday, July 10 11:00 AM First Missionary Baptist Church500 South Pollock StreetSelma, NC 27576Interment:Saturday, July 10 Hood Family CemeterySmithfield, NC

Tebria Janee Frazier

Tebria Janee Frazier

Jun 28, 2021

Funeral Service:Wednesday, July 072:00 PMTemple Baptist Church1250 S. Pollock St.Selma, NC 27577Interment:Wednesday, July 07Sunset Memorial Smithfield, NC 27577

Annie Latoya Gay

Annie Latoya Gay

Jun 28, 2021

VisitationMonday, July 05 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Wake Tuesday, July 06 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Shiloh Christian Church211 Durham St.Smithfield, NC 27577Funeral ServiceTuesday, July 06 1:00 PM Shiloh Christian Church211 Durham St.Smithfield, NC 27577IntermentTuesday July 06 SunsetSmithfield, NC 27577

Alexander Robert Harlee

Alexander Robert Harlee

Jun 26, 2021

The ObituaryGod gave him his first breath on September 14, 1940. God allowed him his last breath on June 26, 2021, at 10:30 am at The Oaks at Whitaker Glen-Mayview Pruitt in Raleigh NC. Alexander Robert Harlee, Jr was born to the late Alexander, Sr and Lula Clark Harlee on September 14, 1940. At an early age, he joined Martin...

Luis Alonso Amador Lagos

Luis Alonso Amador Lagos

Jun 25, 2021

Visitation:Wednesday, June 306:00 PM to 9:00 PMSanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Graveside Service:Thursday, July 0111:00 AMPrice CemeterySelma, NC

James Dixon

James Dixon

Jun 25, 2021

Mr. James Dixon was born August 31, 1934, in Wilson, NorthCarolina to the late Sylvester and Lula Mae Dixon. He departedthis life on Friday, June 25, 2021, at his home in Clayton, NCsurrounded by his family.Mr. James was preceded in death by his parents, SylvesterDixon and Lula Mae Dixon, his late wife Ida Mae Dixon, hisdaughter Angela D. Dixon, three...

Annette Lee

Annette Lee

Jun 24, 2021

The Obituary Annette Watson Lee was born in Smithfield, North Carolina on October 16, 1930, to Vera Watson and George W. Thomlinson. She departed this life on Thursday, June 24, 2021, in Wilson County Memorial Hospital. Annette attended Johnston County Public Schools and graduated in June 1949. Annette married the late Alphonso Lee on December 6, 1951. Shortly thereafter, they...

Eula Pearl Carter

Eula Pearl Carter

Jun 22, 2021

There was a Great Roll call in Heaven Monday, June 22, 2021, for thosewho had reached the finishing line from earth to heaven. Eula Watson Carter'sname was on that roll.Eula was born June 7, 1928, to the late Reverend James Galloway andMeta H. Watson. She was the fourth child of nine siblings. She was preceded indeath by four brothers (Alonzo...

Andrew " Big Joe" Lynn Edwards

Andrew " Big Joe" Lynn Edwards

Jun 21, 2021

Andrew Lynn Edwards (Big Joe) of 603 Temple Street Selma, N.C passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021. Andrew is the son of late Robert Ernest and Blossie Mae Edwards of Selma, N.C. Andrew is survived by one son, Andrew Lynn Edwards III, a longtime partner Shirley McFadgen for 40 years, eleven siblings: Jacqueline E. Jones, Ernestine Edwards, Raiford L....

Vivian Bryant Shepherd

Vivian Bryant Shepherd

Jun 20, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Vivian Bryant Carpenter Shepherd, 80, of Selma, NC. Mrs. Shepherd passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Raleigh, NC at UNC Rex Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to RL Sanders Funeral home, Smithfield, NC.Mrs. Shepherd was born on March 28, 1941, in Wayne County, NC to the late Willie Norman and...

Frank Aaron "Shine" Blackshell

Frank Aaron "Shine" Blackshell

Jun 19, 2021

Frank (Shine) Aaron Jr. was granted his angel wings on June 19, 2021 at Wake Memorial Hospital, in Raleigh North Carolina.Frank was born November 19, to the late Mae Berry Blackshell and Frank Aaron in Smithfield, North Carolina.He attended Smithfield-Salma High School, where he was a graduate in the class of 1980. Frank went on to continue his education at...

Tomegue Nickell Lassiter

Tomegue Nickell Lassiter

Jun 18, 2021

Tomegue Nickell Lassiter (Meeka) was born January 11, 1973, in Johnson County to the late Alice Lassiter Stokes and Isaiah Dawes. Meeka transitioned from earth to heaven on Friday, June 18, 2021, in Smithfield at UNC Johnston Health. Meeka attended Smithfield Selma High School in Smithfield, NC (C/O 1991) She worked in the home health field until her health declined....

Gary Edmundson

Gary Edmundson

Jun 16, 2021

After a strong and fearless fight, God called Gary Edmundson to His eternal rest on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Johnston UNC Health Hospital in Smithfield, NC. Gary Edmundson was born January 30, 1968, in Micro, NC to the late JamesEdmundson and Beatrice Stewart Edmundson. Gary received his early education from Micro Elementary School and received his high school diploma...