Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

William Oscar Sherard

William Oscar Sherard

Jul 19, 2020

William Oscar Sherard was the oldest son born to Exsport and Lucy Barnes Sherard on June 22, 1944, in Wayne County, North Carolina. On Sunday, July 19, 2020, God dispatched an angel to bring him home to spend eternity.At an early age, William's parents moved to the Micro/Selma Area. He graduated from Richard B. Harrison High, Selma, NC.William was a...

Milton Charles Rider

Milton Charles Rider

Jul 19, 2020

Milton Charles Rider, of Newton Grove, North Carolina, died Sunday, July 19th, in Johnston UNC Health Care facility, in Smithfield, North Carolina. He was born on October 20, 1952, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Milton was known for his music and artistic abilities. He was an advanced guitarist and could play the keyboard as well. He loved to draw and paint landscaping....

Franklin Joel Pacheco-Martinez

Franklin Joel Pacheco-Martinez

Jul 17, 2020

All attendees are asked to wear a mask and to participate in social distancing. Graveside ServiceThursday, July 23 12:00 PM Four Oaks CemeteryFour Oaks , NC

Heibar Obed Martinez-Hernandez

Heibar Obed Martinez-Hernandez

Jul 15, 2020

All attendees are required to wear a mask to enter the building and asked to participate in social distancingWalk through Viewing :Sunday, July 19 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577All attendees are required to wear a mask to enter the building and asked to participate in social distancingVisitation:Monday, July 2010:00 AM to...

Melicent Ann Hauser Solomon

Melicent Ann Hauser Solomon

Jul 14, 2020

Ms Solomon was born on September 19, 1945 and passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.Ms Solomon was a resident of 202 Narsh Wren Court. Emerald Isle, North Carolina at the time of passing.

Charlie O'Neil Ingram

Charlie O'Neil Ingram

Jul 12, 2020

All attendees are required to wear a mask to enter the building and asked to participate in social distancingVisitationSaturday, July 181:00 PM to 6:00 PMSanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416

Frances Lucille Tomlinson Whitaker

Frances Lucille Tomlinson Whitaker

Jul 11, 2020

Frances Lucille Tomlinson Whitaker was born on May 16, 1942, to the late Clearthur and Beatrice Tomlinson. She departed this earthly life on July 11, 2020.Frances graduated in 1959 from Johnston County Training School, which was later renamed Johnston Central High School. Later, she enrolled in Johnston Community College and earned her Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) Certificate. She was married...

Debra Dianne Hayes Heath

Debra Dianne Hayes Heath

Jul 10, 2020

All attendees are required to wear a mask to enter the building and asked to participate in social distancing. VisitationTuesday, July 1411:00 AM to 1:00 PMSanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416All attendees are asked to wear a mask and participate in social distancing. Graveside ServiceTuesday, July 142:00 PMAntioch United Methodist Church5289 US 701 SFour Oaks, NC...

Shymeira Jadawn Smith

Shymeira Jadawn Smith

Jul 8, 2020

Shymeira Ja'Dawn Smith, age 25 of Garner, NC transitioned toher heavenly home on July 08, 2020. In her early years, she waseducated in the Johnston County School System, then later in theWake County School System. She was employed as a healthcaretechnician and loved her patients and coworkers. Shymeira lovedmusic, fashion, and kept a smile on the faces of those around...

Arthur Harlow ''Pete'' Froiland

Arthur Harlow ''Pete'' Froiland

Jul 7, 2020

Arthur "Pete" FroilandPete Froiland of Selma N.C. peacefully left his earthly body on July 7. 2020He was born 8/29/1939 in Milan, MN to Edward Froiland and Ida Gravdahl Froiland.He graduated from Winona State College in 1962 and worked Many years as an accountant in Minneapolis He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Donna, and five sisters.Surviving are...

Jose Guadalupe Rodriguez Muniz

Jose Guadalupe Rodriguez Muniz

Jul 7, 2020

Debido a COVID-19 , el Gobernador de Norte Carolina ha pedido que toda reunion se limite a no mas de 50 personas incluyendo el personal y todos los asistentes como clerigo, ujieres, musicos, etc.Por favor, consulte con la familia para ver si usted esta invitado.VisitacionSabado 11 de julio, 2020De 12:00 pm a 12:30 pmIglesia de Santa Ana4057 US-70 BusClayton, NC...

Kevin Troy Greene

Kevin Troy Greene

Jul 6, 2020

Kevin Troy Greene, Jr., 20, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, July 6, 2020, in Raleigh, NC. He was born in Raleigh to Cheryl Harrison Jacobs and the late Kevin Troy Greene, Sr.He attended Sanderson High School in Raleigh and LBJ Job Corps in Franklin, NC. Kevin was employed at Big Ed's North and Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living,...

Billy Alton Thorpe

Billy Alton Thorpe

Jul 3, 2020

Billy Alton Thorpe was known to his family and friends like Al and was born on August 11, 1948, in Smithfield, North Carolina to Jessie Mae Thorpe and the late Andrew Thorpe, Jr. Our Heavenly Father called him on the home on July 3, 2020. Al was a devoted father, a loving fiancé, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Our father, Al...

Harold Waynr Bartley

Harold Waynr Bartley

Jul 3, 2020

Mr. Bartley was born on September 6, 1959 and passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020.Mr. Bartley was a resident of Princeton, North Carolina at the time of passing.

Bruce Frierson

Bruce Frierson

Jun 30, 2020

Bruce Bernard Frierson was born on April 15, 1956in Smithfield, NC to Janie Spencer Frierson and thelate Ceasar B. Frierson, Sr. He transitioned on June 30,2020 to the other side.He graduated from Smithfield-Selma High School in1975. He attended Winston-Salem State Universitywhere he became a member of the Alpha Phi OmegaFraternity. He graduated Magna Cum Laude fromShaw University with a Bachelor...

Johnny Lee Dowdy

Johnny Lee Dowdy

Jun 26, 2020

Johnny Lee Dowdy Jr. known as "Supreme" diedunexpectedly on June 26, 2020, at the age of 46.Johnny graduated from North Moore H.S. in 1995.Later in life, he earned his certification in Personal Training andHorticulture. Johnny also worked as a butcher. Johnny wastruly loved by his family.He is preceded in death by his mother, Nancy JeanTaylor; his sister, Amy Louise Dowdy-Welsh;...

Randy Green

Randy Green

Jun 25, 2020

On Thursday, June 25th, God sent his angels to visit Randy, and early that morning they escorted him to his new heavenly home.Randy was born June 6, 1959, in Duplin County, North Carolina, to the late John Daniel and Mary Lee Green. Randy lived in Apex for many years, until his family moved to Harnett County and then settled in...

Robert Eugene Farmer

Robert Eugene Farmer

Jun 21, 2020

Robert Eugene Farmer was born on June 7, 1999. He departed this earthly life on June 21, 2020. Robert was known as a kind, fun-loving, very humble spirited, well mannered, a young man who was so full of life. He was well known for his warm smile and wonderful sense of humor. He shared a love for music and sports...

Joseph Franklin Wright

Joseph Franklin Wright

Jun 20, 2020

Joseph Franklin Wright Sr. better known as "Frank" born on December 19, 1946, to Mabel Beaman and Charlie Wright. Frank gained his heavenly wings on Friday, June 19, 2020, at 11:55 pm.Frank was born in Sampson County, North Carolina. He attended public schools in North Carolina and at an early age, he relocated to Washington, D.C. where he worked as...

James Mckinnon

James Mckinnon

Jun 19, 2020

James Mckinnon, Jr was born on March 17, 1932, in South Carolina to the late Lennal Dupree and James Mckinnon.James grew up in South Carolina and relocated to North Carolina as a teenager. During his life, he worked and retired from Swift Textiles, formerly known as Erwin Mills, located in Erwin NC. James attended and became a member of the...