Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

Reber Lee Danner Neal

Reber Lee Danner Neal

Mar 31, 2020

Ms. Neal was born on August 15, 1931 and passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.Ms. Neal was a resident of 150 Lauren Lane Princeton, North Carolina at the time of passing.

Celicious Lewis Manning

Celicious Lewis Manning

Mar 30, 2020

Due to COVID-19, the Governor of North Carolina has asked that all gatherings be limited to no more than 50 people including staff and all attendees such as clergy, ushers, musicians etc. Please check with the family to see if you are invited.I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept thefaith: Henceforth there is...

Charles Freeman Sykes

Charles Freeman Sykes

Mar 30, 2020

Due to COVID-19, the Governor of North Carolina has asked that all gatherings be limited to no more than 50 people including staff and all attendees such as clergy, ushers, musicians etc. Please check with the family to see if you are invited.Elder Charles F. Sykes was born on April 13, 1941 to Leymon Sykes, Sr and Mable Lee Rogers...

Howard David Williams

Howard David Williams

Mar 26, 2020

Graveside ServiceTuesday, March 31 1:00 PM Johnston Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery1691 Barber Mill RdClayton, NC 27520

Johnnie Melvin Dupree

Johnnie Melvin Dupree

Mar 25, 2020

Walk Thur Viewing Only:Friday, March 27 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Graveside Service:Saturday, March 28 11:00 AM Price CemeterySelma, NC

Clara Mae Smith

Clara Mae Smith

Mar 25, 2020

Due to COVID-19, the Governor of North Carolina has asked that all gatherings be limited to no more than 50 people including staff and all attendees such as clergy, ushers, musicians etc. Please check with the family to see if you are invited.Viewings are not to exceed 10 people at a time. Public ViewingFriday, April 03 3:00 PM to 6:00...

Antoinette ''Ms. Toot" Toler Graham

Antoinette ''Ms. Toot" Toler Graham

Mar 24, 2020

Walk Thur Viewing Only:Sunday, March 29 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Graveside Service:This service is private. Monday, March 30 Price CemeterySelma, NC

Ledia Pearce Atkinson

Ledia Pearce Atkinson

Mar 24, 2020

Funeral Service:This service is private.

Joe Nathan Arthis

Joe Nathan Arthis

Mar 17, 2020

Graveside Service:Saturday, March 21 11:00 AM Price CemeterySelma, NC Interment:Saturday, March 21 Price CemeterySelma, NC

William Neil Herring

William Neil Herring

Mar 16, 2020

Mr. William N. HerringJune 30, 1927 – March 16, 2020Mr. William N. Herring, 92, of Dunn, NC passed away on March 16, 2020 at 11:47 A.M. Funeral services were held graveside at Tazewell Cemetery, Georgia. Joey Wells officiating. Burial followed the service in Tazewell Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Randy Hauk, Joseph Cogburn, Joey Wells, Bobby Smith, Jerry Nelson, and...

James Howard Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...