Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

James Ernest Johnson

James Ernest Johnson

May 11, 2018

VisitationMonday, May 2112:00 PM to 1:00 PM Power House Praise1000 Lemay St. Smithfield, NC 27577Funeral ServiceMonday, May 21 Power House Praise1000 Lemay St. Smithfield, NC 27577IntermentTuesday, May 22, 10:00 AMEastern Carolina Veterans State Cemetery164 Long Plant Farm Rd.Goldsboro

Iris Hinerman

Iris Hinerman

May 8, 2018

Iris (Stewart) Hinerman, of Four Oaks North Carolina, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 8th, 2018. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Sierra Lee, son TJ Parnell, mother and father Joan and Billy Ray Brannan along with 2 amazing friends Marielle and Wanda, many other wonderful friends, and precious puppy Simba.Iris was a true fighter and fought a very...

Shirley Temple Hopkins Rowland Belland

Shirley Temple Hopkins Rowland Belland

May 4, 2018

VisitationSaturday, May 12 1:00 PM Shiloh Christian Church211 Durham St.Smithfield, NC 27577Funeral ServiceSaturday, May 12 2:00 PM Shiloh Christian Church211 Durham St.Smithfield, NC 27577IntermentSaturday May 12 Selma Memorial GardensSelma, NC 27576

Clarence Pittman

Clarence Pittman

May 1, 2018

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own under-standing. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct they path. Proverbs 3:5-6Clarence Wilbert Pittman was born on March 23, 1941 to the late James Lee Pittman and Eleanor Ford Pittman. He departed this life on May 1, 2018 at the Brian Center in...

Nelson Kerry Rodgers

Nelson Kerry Rodgers

Apr 25, 2018

Mr. Nelson Kerry Rodgers was born on January 26, 1961, the oldest of three children to Mr. Jarvis Samuel Rodgers and Glenda Haley Rodgers in Smithfield, North Carolina. Nelson graduated from Smithfield-Selma Senior High School and attended Johnson C. Smith University, where he studied Early Childhood Development. After his time in Charlotte, Nelson worked for Johnston County Public School System.Nelson,...

Lucille Smith Boylan

Lucille Smith Boylan

Apr 23, 2018

Ms. Lucille Smith Boylan was born on June 24, 1948 in Smithfield, NC and she was reared and educated in Clayton, NC.Lucille was employed for over 36 years at Grifols Pharmaceutical Company in Clayton, NC. She retired in June 2013.Lucille enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She was known for saying what she meant and meaning what...

Polly A. Richardson Lamberth

Polly A. Richardson Lamberth

Apr 21, 2018

Richard B. Harrison Alumni Center, 605 West Noble Street, Selma, NCReverend Polly Anderson Lamberth was born in Princeton, NC; a sharecropper's daughter. She loved her roots and was blessed to be nurtured by strong Christian parents, the late Sam and Mamie Edmundson Anderson, as well as many others who helped shape her into the loving, knowledge-seeking, God-fearing woman who cared...

August Domonique Arrington

August Domonique Arrington

Apr 19, 2018

Master Arrington was born on April 19, 2018 and passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018.Master Arrington was a resident of 2405 Stephens Rd.Cary, North Carolina.

Gladys Dublin

Gladys Dublin

Apr 18, 2018

Gladys Tomlinson Dublin is the daughter of the late Frederick Douglas Tomlinson and the late Millie Judkins Tomlinson. She is the widow of David William Dublin Sr. and mother of Linda Dublin Levy, David Dublin Jr., and Braxton Lee Dublin. Her grandchildren are Corey Stewart, Leola (Dublin) MacMillan, PhD, Larence Dublin, Tchad Dublin, Braxton Farrington, Lt. Commander Joseph Hines, PhD,...

Avor Aurora Alexander Stewart

Avor Aurora Alexander Stewart

Apr 17, 2018

Rev. Stewart was born on August 24, 1935 and passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.Rev. Stewart was a resident of 213 Cape Point Lane, Greenville, North Carolina at the time of passing.

Herbert Sanders

Herbert Sanders

Apr 16, 2018

Herbert H. Sanders, fondly known as "Knee Baby", was born in Johnston County on March 4, 1929 to the late Walter and Florence Avery Sanders. He was proceeded in death by his siblings, Susie Brown, Lovie Sanders, Jessie Bradley, Fannie Sanders, Clyda Sanders, Roosevelt Sanders, Lee Sanders, Warren Sanders, Sr., Walter Sanders, Elmer Sanders, Rudolph Sanders, Robie Sanders, Waston Sanders,...

Vickie Laverne Horton Williams

Vickie Laverne Horton Williams

Apr 16, 2018

Vickie Laverne Horton Williams was born July 31, 1962 to Vernell Horton Dodd of Smithfield N.C. and the late Levi Session. She departed this life for her heav-enly home on April 16, 2018 at her residence in Smithfield, North Carolina.Vickie attended school at Smithfield Selma Senior High. She work at Wal-Mart until she became ill. Vickie love family and enjoyed...

Antonio Dontez Sanders

Antonio Dontez Sanders

Apr 15, 2018

VisitationSaturday, April 28 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM Poplar Springs Christian Church 6115 Old Stage Road Raleigh, NC 27603Funeral ServiceSaturday, April 28 3:00 PM Poplar Springs Christian Church 6115 Old Stage Road Raleigh, NC 27603IntermentSaturday April 28 Carolina Biblical Gardens1530 Creech Rd,Garner, NC 27529

Betty Lou Taylor Williams

Betty Lou Taylor Williams

Apr 13, 2018

Ms. Betty Lou Taylor Williams was born on November 1, 1941 and she entered into eternal rest on April 13, 2018.Ms. Betty worked at K.R Edward's in the late 1970s. She later started working at Christian Care Of Smithfield where she later retired in the late 1990s. During her free time SHE ALWAYS LOVED going to Bojangles. She was a...

William Estuardo Pereira-Rodriguez

William Estuardo Pereira-Rodriguez

Apr 12, 2018

Funeral ServiceWednesday, April 18 5:00 PM Ministerio Milagros y Maravillas de Dios711 W. Noble St. Selma, NC

Oscar Enrique Zelaya Lopez

Oscar Enrique Zelaya Lopez

Apr 9, 2018

Mr. Zelaya Lopez was born on August 29, 1984 and passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018.Mr. Zelaya Lopez was a resident of Maricopa, Phoenix, Arizona at the time of passing.

Mattie Estelle Bristow Duff

Mattie Estelle Bristow Duff

Apr 8, 2018

On Sunday, April 8 at 1:47 am, Mattie Estell Bristow Duff, age 87, passed away at SECU Hospice House of Johnston Health in Smithfield, NC. She was born on December 1, 1931 to the late George and Anna Bristow in Hartsville, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Duff and special friend, Celester Gibson. Mattie enjoyed cooking...

William Norman Bell

William Norman Bell

Apr 7, 2018

Visitation:Thursday, April 12 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Funeral Service:Friday, April 13 12:00 PM Shiloh Christian Church211 Durham St.Smithfield, NC 27577

Delia Mae Vann Watson

Delia Mae Vann Watson

Apr 5, 2018

Ms. Delia Watson, fondly called Dee, was born May 17, 1937 in Sampson County. She was the daughter of the late Estelle Dublin (Melvin) and Hosie Boykins. She departed this earthly realm on April 5, 2018. In 1974, Delia became a member of Smithfield Church of God of Prophecy (which later became Greater Vision Worship Center) and faithfully served as...

Sylvia Ransom Holder Barnes

Sylvia Ransom Holder Barnes

Mar 26, 2018

Our Loved One Will Always be Part of Us"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us."By Helen KellerMrs. Sylvia Holder (Neal) Barnes, was born on May 18, 1938 in O'Neal Township, in Johnston County, NC, to the late Mrs. Louzannie Holder and the late Mr. Minger Holder....