Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County
James Howard Jones
Mar 12, 2020
James Howard Jones was born on December 23, 1947. James wasthe oldest sibling of 10 children born to James Howard and Bertha MaeJones McGeorge, who preceded him in death.James as a child attended Sweet Union Baptist Church and laterbecame a member of Juniper Grove Disciples Church in Four Oaks, NC.James was educated in the Roanoke, VA School System. Afterattending trade...
Linda Maxine Sims Evans
Mar 11, 2020
Funeral Service:Sunday, March 22 2:00 PM New Trinity Missionary Baptist115 S Robertson St.Clayton, NC 27520Interment:Sunday March 22 MaplewoodClayton, NC 27520
Joycelyn Patricia Melson Alston
Mar 8, 2020
Joycelyn "Joyce" Patrice Alston was born on October 21, 1959, to Shirley M. Davis of Camden, North Carolina and Melvin R. Welch of Edenton, North Carolina. Joyce received her formal education at Northeastern High School in Elizabeth City, North Carolina and her post-education at St. Augustine's College in Raleigh, North Carolina as she studied Childhood Education. Joycelyn accepted Christ at...
Lisa Suzette Rich Hamilton
Mar 4, 2020
Ms. Hamilton was born on May 27, 1965 and passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.Ms. Hamilton was a resident of 20 Walter Circle, Smithfield, North Carolina at the time of passing.
Hubert "Mule" Avery
Mar 2, 2020
Mr. Hubert Avery was born on March 6, 1937, to the late Offie Avery and Etta Sanders Avery in Smithfield, NC. Mr. Avery transitioned peacefully on March 2, 2020, at home with family around. He is preceded in death by four sisters; Nora Murrell, Mary Graham, Alberta Avery Blackmon, and Swannie Avery and five brothers; Chester Sanders, Alton Sanders, Jessie...
Rosa Lee Lemon Chrisp
Feb 29, 2020
No teary eyes, Nor weep for me.Rejoice my sweet, God has set me free.Remember I love you, as I leave you behindLet go and let God fill you, with peace of mind.Rosa was born on September 15, 1937, to the late Tom and Carrie Lemon in Marlboro County, Bennettsville, South Carolina. She departed this life on February 29, 2020, at...
Dustin Lee Godwin
Feb 29, 2020
Dustin Lee Godwin, son of Sheila Godwin and Kenneth Richardson, was born on February 16, 1987, in Johnston County, NC. He departed this life on February 29, 2020, in Smithfield, NC.Dustin received his education in Johnston County Schools and Schenck Job Corps. He majored in Brick Masonry and Construction Concrete.Dustin leaves to cherish his memory: four sons, Makhai Rondez Jordon...
Gregory Arnelious "Big G" Williams
Feb 21, 2020
Gregrory Arnelius Williams was born on June 26, 1970, in Goldsboro NC. He transitioned from life to his eternal home on February 21, 2020. Gregrory was born to the late Claude Williams and Doris Ann Rich Powell. Greg aka BIG GEE attended Smithfield Selma Senior High school where he graduated in 1991.He always had a smile on his face and...
Ariayna Heiress Moore
Feb 19, 2020
I carried youevery second of your life.and I will Love youevery second of mine.Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Ariayna Heiress Moore of Smithfield North Carolina. Ariayna passed Wednesday morning at Duke Medical Center in Durham North Carolina. Ariayna is survived by her parents Tyshauna Campbell and Rome Moore. Grandparents LaKesia Stancil, Troy Campbell, and Angelica...
Michael Kevin Watson
Feb 18, 2020
Viewing:Friday, February 21 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577Visitation:Saturday, February 22 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Red Hill United Church of Christ10412 Buffalo RdClayton, NC 27527Funeral Service:Saturday, February 22 12:00 PM Red Hill United Church of Christ10412 Buffalo RdClayton, NC 27527Interment:Monday, February 24 12:00 PM Eastern Carolina Veterans State Cemetery164 Long Plant...
Mary Louise Ward Hinton
Feb 17, 2020
Mary Louise Ward Hinton was born to the late Pastor Nellie and Deacon Clyde Ward, Sr. on February 4th, 1964 in Harnett County, North Carolina. She transitioned from this earthly life on February 17th, 2020 at home.Mary was educated in the Johnston County Public School System. She later studied Culinary Arts and was a much sought out cook for various...
Jasper Spruill
Feb 16, 2020
"Rejoice evermore, Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks forthis is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you" 1 Thessalonians5:16-18Mr. Jasper Spruill, the son of Ernest Blue and Ethel Spruill, was born inWayne County, (Sherrios Crossroad) Pikesville, North Carolina on March19, 1937 and departed this life on February 16, 2020.He attended Richardson B. Harrison High School in Selma,...
Dorothy Clark Squire
Feb 10, 2020
Wake:Saturday, February 15 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Funeral Service:Sunday, February 16 2:30 PM Howell Chapel Church214 E. Preston St.Selma, NC 27577
Rossie Mae Griffin
Feb 9, 2020
Funeral Service:Saturday, February 15 1:00 PM Evans Chapel AME Church905 second AveSmithfield , NC 27577Interment:Saturday February 15 Rest HavenSmithfield, NC 27577
Ruth Evelyn Smith
Feb 9, 2020
Ms. Smith was born on April 17, 1934 and passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020.Ms. Smith was a resident of 790 Scott Rd. Kenly, North Carolina at the time of passing.
Alvester Shepherd
Feb 7, 2020
On February 7th, 2020, Mr. Alvester Shepherd, 89, of Selma, North Carolina transitioned from labor to reward at Johnston Health in Smithfield, North Carolina, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Alvester Shepherd affectionately known as "Rev," was born to the parents of Jesse and Victoria Shepherd, on November 21, 1930, in Selma, North Carolina. Alvester attended Richard B....
Tommy Lawrence Upchurch
Feb 6, 2020
Tommy Lawrence Upchurch was born May 18, 1964, in Smithfield, NC to the late Rachel M. Smith and Charlie Hargrove. He was reared in Washington, DC until 1976. Afterward, Tommy moved to Princeton, NC and resided with his grandparents, Alexander and Tessie Rhue. He attended Green Chapel and Shiloh Christian churches. Tommy graduated from Princeton High School and played football...
James Frazier
Feb 5, 2020
VisitationSaturday, February 15 12:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416
Michael Wayne Hipps
Feb 5, 2020
Michael W Hipps, 56, passed away unexpectedly February 5, 2020 at his residence in Smithfield, North Carolina. Born July 1, 1963 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mike graduated from Roth High School in 1982 and served in the US Marines from 1983 to 1990, achieving the rank of Lance Corporal. Mike was a long-time resident of Henrietta, New York, recently moving...
Margaret Lassiter
Feb 2, 2020
Visitation:Saturday, February 08 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Shiloh Christian Church211 Durham St.Smithfield, NC 27577Funeral Service:Saturday, February 08 11:00 AM Shiloh Christian Church211 Durham St.Smithfield, NC 27577Interment:Saturday, February 08 Sunset Smithfield, NC 27577
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