Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

Eddie Davis

Eddie Davis

May 3, 2021

Visitation:Friday, May 07 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Graveside Service:Saturday, May 08 2:00 PMSelma Memorial Gardens Selma, NC 27576

Rayford Earl Cole

Rayford Earl Cole

May 2, 2021

Visitation:Friday, May 07 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577Graveside Service:Saturday, May 08 11:00 AM MaplewoodClayton, NC 27520

Ossielee Hope

Ossielee Hope

Apr 29, 2021

Ms. Hope was born on June 23, 1946 and passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021.Ms. Hope was a resident of 1111 Packing Plant Rd. Smithfield, North Carolina at the time of passing.

Francisco Otero-Robles

Francisco Otero-Robles

Apr 27, 2021

Francisco Otero Robles served his country proudly. He lived his life, praying and studying the Bible. He served his neighbors. He loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a dedicated Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. He is survived by his sons: Frank Otero, Ray Otero. His daughters: Betsy Otero, Debbie Otero and Melissa Nazario. His Grandkids, Rafael, Luis,...

Vivian "Granny' Ruth Snow Jones

Vivian "Granny' Ruth Snow Jones

Apr 25, 2021

Vivian Ruth Snow Jones (Granny), the only child of the late Mattie Snow, lived the entirety of her 98 years in Selma, NC. She transitioned on Sunday, April 25, 2021, after a brief illness. Granny was a woman of faith. She loved God, singing, and visiting those in need. She was spiritually formed in the African Methodist Episcopal tradition and...

Mary Johnston

Mary Johnston

Apr 25, 2021

Visitation:Friday, April 30 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416 Funeral Service:Saturday, May 01 3:00 PM New Generation Christian Church4423 Wilson Mill RdWilson Mills, NC 27593

Landis Marquis Watson

Landis Marquis Watson

Apr 24, 2021

Memorial Service:Friday, May 0711:00 AMTemple Baptist Church1250 S. Pollock St.Selma, NC 27577

Nobbie Dubose

Nobbie Dubose

Apr 23, 2021

Church attendance will be limited to 100 people and all attendees must wear a mask whether attending the viewing or the service. A temperature screening will take place before you are allowed to enter the building. Funeral ServiceFriday, April 30 4:00 PM New Generation Christian Church4423 Wilson Mill RdSmithfield, NC 27577

Sylvia Gray Frazier

Sylvia Gray Frazier

Apr 23, 2021

Visitation:Saturday, May 012:00 PM to 6:00 PMSanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Funeral Service:Sunday, May 022:00 PMWhite Rock A.M.E. Church5226 US-301 Hwy N.Micro, NC 27555Sunday, May 02White Rock CemeteryMicro, NC 27555

Gladys Irene Caldwell Berryman

Gladys Irene Caldwell Berryman

Apr 22, 2021

Ms. Berryman was born on February 27, 1927 and passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021.Ms. Berryman was a resident of Smithfield, North Carolina at the time of passing.

Frederick Avery

Frederick Avery

Apr 18, 2021

Visitation:Wednesday, April 281:00 PM to 6:00 PMSanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Funeral Service:Thursday, April 291:00 PMBurning Bush Tabernacle714 US hwy 70Smithfield, NC 27577Interment:Thursday, April 29Hardy Sanders CemeterySmithfield, NC 27577

Caroline Ruby Hines

Caroline Ruby Hines

Apr 16, 2021

Visitation:Friday, April 301:00 PM to 6:00 PMSanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Funeral Service:Saturday, May 0111:00 AMMiracle Temple Holiness Church1750 N Webb StSelma, NC 27576(919) 965-3113

Mary Louise Williams

Mary Louise Williams

Apr 15, 2021

Visitation:Monday, April 19 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577

Dorothy Mae Rawlings Brooks

Dorothy Mae Rawlings Brooks

Apr 12, 2021

Dorothy Mae Rawlings was born on October 6, 1937, to the late Marshall and Inell Whitley Rawlings in Wayne County, North Carolina. On Monday, April 12, 2021, as evening was approaching, God whispered her name and told her it was time to come home. Without hesitation, she sighed, took his hand, and peacefully left Princeton NC, and entered into her...

Phillip Antwan Brown

Phillip Antwan Brown

Apr 11, 2021

Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.Hebrews 13:1-2The ObituaryMr. Phillip Antwan Brown, the son of the late Amos Brown and Linda Bennett Baker was born on October 21, 1986, in Johnston County, NC. On Sunday, April 11, 2021, God called home his special angel, Phillip, who was fondly...

Tahiara Nashay Clark

Tahiara Nashay Clark

Apr 8, 2021

Tahiara Nashay Clark, better known as Shay was born on June 24, 1996 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Smithfield, North Carolina to KaSette Clark and Eric Poston. She answered our Heavenly Father's call on April 8, 2021.Shay was a devoted daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend. She graduated from Clayton High School in 2014 and received her Bachelor's degree from...

Fannye Marie Murchison Carloss

Fannye Marie Murchison Carloss

Apr 6, 2021

ObituaryFannye Marie Murchison Carloss was born on October 24, 1924, to George and Winnie Murchison in Erwin, North Carolina. She attended public elementary and secondary schools in Harnett County. She was raised in a Christian home under the tutelage of her mother and maternal grandfather and was a member of the Oak Grove A.M.E. Zion church.Fannye graduated in 1947 from...

Glendlyn Sherrill Sanders

Glendlyn Sherrill Sanders

Apr 5, 2021

Glendlyn Sherrill Sanders, 73, of Smithfield, North Carolina died Monday, April 5, 2021 at her home. Glendlyn or "Glen" as she was fondly known was the only daughter of the late Donnell Sanders Jr and Ora Mae Sanders. Glendlyn graduated with the class of 1966 from Johnston Central High School, Smithfield, NC. After graduating from high school she moved to...

Irene Porter Blackmon Strickland

Irene Porter Blackmon Strickland

Apr 5, 2021

Irene Porter Blackmon Strickland, daughter of Magnolia Vinson Blackmon and the late James Arthur Blackmon, was born June 2, 1951, in Smithfield, North Carolina. She departed this life at Wake Medical Center on Monday, April 5, 2021.Irene was an alumni of William Mason Cooper High, Class of 1969. After graduating from high school, she worked at Champion Products, in Clayton,...

Eloise Vinson

Eloise Vinson

Mar 30, 2021

VisitationMonday, April 05 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416