Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

Jeffery Isaiah David

Jeffery Isaiah David

Feb 22, 2021

Jeffery Isaiah David passed suddenly on Monday, February 22, 2021, at the Madigan Army Medical Hospital on Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Washington.Jeffery was born November 27, 1997, in Clinton, Maryland, to Jeffery and Deborah David. He was the fourth son welcomed into the family. He was dedicated to the Lord on May 31, 1998. He then made a decision...

James ''Pap" Sanders

James ''Pap" Sanders

Feb 18, 2021

Visitation: Sunday, February 21 1:00 PM to 5:00 PMSanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577

Peggy Ann Smith Pannell

Peggy Ann Smith Pannell

Feb 17, 2021

Peggy Ann Smith Pannell was born on July 2, 1958, in Johnston County, NC to Haywood and Retha Smith. She departed this earthly life on February 17, 2021.Peggy attended Princeton Grade School for the first eight years of school and then she attended her last four years of school at Princeton High School.One of Peggy's favorite things to do was...

Joseph Randolph Murray

Joseph Randolph Murray

Feb 17, 2021

Funeral Service:Thursday, February 256:00 PMTemple Baptist Church1250 S. Pollock St.Selma, NC 27577

Anthony Deshoun Lowe

Anthony Deshoun Lowe

Feb 16, 2021

Anthony Deshoun Lowe was born on August 31, 1981, to the late Sandra C. Lowe and Leroy Forster in Brooklyn, NY at Kings County Hospital. Anthony attended P.S. 198, Shell Bank Middle School, and Springfield High School. After school, he worked for the Queens County Court System until relocating later in life to North Carolina to finish pursuing his music...

Willie Morris

Willie Morris

Feb 15, 2021

Mr. Morris was born on February 24, 1926 and passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021.Mr. Morris was a resident of 6813 Paint Rock Ln. Raleigh, North Carolina at the time of passing.

Samuel Byron Smith

Samuel Byron Smith

Feb 15, 2021

SAMUEL BYRON SMITH of Durham, North Carolina, the son of Sheba Smithof Durham and Byron and Laurie Smith of Aberdeen, Maryland, entered eternal rest on February 15, 2021, at Duke University Hospital in Durham following a brief illness. Sam was born on June 16, 1987, in Durham, North Carolina. He was a member of White Rock AME Church, Micro, N....

Leroy Ward

Leroy Ward

Feb 14, 2021

VisitationSaturday, February 20 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577

Jacqueline Mcclain Lewis

Jacqueline Mcclain Lewis

Feb 13, 2021

Ms. Lewis was born on August 17, 1946 and passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021.Ms. Lewis was a resident of 504 Peedin Ave Apt A. Selma, North Carolina at the time of passing.

Corrina Louise Cooley Foye

Corrina Louise Cooley Foye

Feb 13, 2021

Corrina Louise Cooley Foye was born November 19, 1930 in Johnston County to the late Augustus Cooley and Rena Mae (Boldin) Cooley. She departed this life on February 13, 2021 at Johnston Health Hospital in Smithfield, North Carolina.She was united in marriage to the late Elton Lee Foye on December 1, 1949. To this union six children were born. One...

Joyce Ann Eason Watson

Joyce Ann Eason Watson

Feb 13, 2021

Visitation:Thursday, February 18 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Interment:Friday, February 19 1:00 PM Forest HillClayton, NC 27520

Mary Lou Gulley Anderson

Mary Lou Gulley Anderson

Feb 11, 2021

Mary Lou Anderson was born on November 4, 1949, to the late George L. Gulley and Lina B. Gulley in Johnson County and entered eternal life on February 11, 2021.Mary attended Four Oaks Elementary School and Forest Hill High School. She had a desire and passion to work and care for the elderly. She began her career with Autumn Wind...

Darlene Ray ''Dollie'' Watson

Darlene Ray ''Dollie'' Watson

Feb 8, 2021

VisitationThursday, February 11 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Graveside ServiceFriday, February 12 12:00 PM Forest HillClayton, NC 27520

Juan Guzman-Jimenez

Juan Guzman-Jimenez

Feb 7, 2021

Mr. Guzman-Jimenez was born on September 18, 1959 and passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021.Mr. Guzman-Jimenez was a resident of 507 Buck Branch Dr. Garner, North Carolina at the time of passing.

Caroline Young Yeary

Caroline Young Yeary

Feb 5, 2021

Visitation:Saturday, February 1311:00 AM to 12:00 PMSanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Funeral Service:Saturday, February 1312:00 PMSanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416

Benjamin Harris Smith

Benjamin Harris Smith

Feb 3, 2021

BENJAMIN HARRIS SMITH, Sr. was born to the late James Lester and Johnnie Belle High Smith on February 25, 1952, in Johnston County. He attended White Rock AME Church in Micro and always made sure the church was clean and ready for worship. He was selected and received the Outstanding Man of the Year Award for White Rock at the...

Kay Frances King

Kay Frances King

Feb 2, 2021

Kay Frances King 75, of 610 Millbrook St. of Selma, NC, transitioned this life on February 2, 2021, after months of failing health.Kay was the daughter of late Dorothine King and the granddaughter of the late Monroe and Minnie Stevens King of Pine Level.Kay was educated in the Johnston County School system. She worked in hospitality services in hotels in...

Doris Rich Tabb

Doris Rich Tabb

Jan 28, 2021

VisitationSaturday, February 061:00 PM to 6:00 PMSanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416

Kenneth Earl Hagans

Kenneth Earl Hagans

Jan 27, 2021

ObituaryKenneth Earl Hagans was born to the late Ammie Edward and Blonnie Williams Hagans on August 17,1953 in Wayne County, North Carolina. He departed this life on January 27, 2021. Kenneth graduated from Smithfield Selma High School in Smithfield, NC. Class of 1975. He worked for the State of North Carolina & Fieldcrest for over 10 years. Kenneth worked as...

Helen Poston

Helen Poston

Jan 27, 2021

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic restrictions, all attendees must wear a mask whether attending the viewing or the services. No Exceptions.Walk-through visit only, not to exceed 10 people at a time.VisitationMother Ruth "Helen" Artis Poston of Four Oaks, North Carolina was born in Ingrams Township, North Carolina on March 1, 1933 from the union of Wade and Vauline Artis. She...