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Catherine Williams Ferrell Sanders

Catherine Williams Ferrell Sanders

Oct 19, 2013

Mrs. Catherine, 70 of Selma passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. She was the daughter of the late Henry V. Williams and Eradius Lee Williams. Catherine was united in matrimony to Paul Sanders, Jr. of Smithfield, NC. He was a faithful and loving husband and during her illness, was always at...

Mack "Wee Mack" Sanders

Mack "Wee Mack" Sanders

Oct 4, 2013

Mack (Wee Mack) Sanders, was born in Smithfield, North Carolina, on June 8, 1948, to the late Mack Sanders Jr. and Estelle Rowland-Sanders. Mack was a Vietnam Veteran and did several tours of service. After returning to the states, Mack worked various jobs until he started working for Johnston Memorial Hospital, now known as Johnston Medical Center. He worked there...

Montego Carlos Shears

Montego Carlos Shears

Oct 3, 2013

Mr. Montego C. Shears, 41, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013. He was born on November 13, 1971 in Chapel Hill, NC to Oscar (Marilyn) Shears and Linda Dixon Shears. A service to celebrate his life will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 12:00 PM at Poplar Springs Christian Church, located at 6115 Old Stage Road in...

John Clinton Price

John Clinton Price

Sep 30, 2013

Mr. John Clinton Price of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 11:00am at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Smithfield, NC. A viewing will be held one hour prior to funeral services at 10:00 am. Interment will be at Piney Grove Cemetery.

George Lee Cole

George Lee Cole

Sep 30, 2013

George Lee Cole was born on April 9, 1951 to the late Willis Cole and Bettie Mae Cole. Mr. George Lee Cole of Raleigh, NC passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013 at Harnett Central Hospital in Lillington, NC. George often called "Pipe Stem" was educated in the Johnston County public school system and was the first class to graduate...

James Vance Vann

James Vance Vann

Sep 27, 2013

Mr. James Vance Vann was born June 11, 1923 in Sampson County. He passed away September 27, 2013 at the Smithfield Manor in Smithfield NC. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 11:00 am at St. Peter's Disciples Church of Christ in Smithfield, North Carolina. Bishop Richard Johnson will be officiating.

Levi Everette

Levi Everette

Sep 27, 2013

Mr. Levi Everette entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 27, 2013 at SECU Hospice House of Johnston Health. Levi was born on July 5,1935 in Johnston County.Mr. Everette leaves to cherish his memory, three children, Levi Everette Jr., Darrius Everette both of New York, and Tonya Taldon of Mobile Alabama; four grandchildren, one great grandchild; two devoted sisters Rosa...

Cleo Watson

Cleo Watson

Sep 19, 2013

Cleo Doris Watson, daughter of the late Stephen and Ocie Day Stancil, was born on November 27, 1939 in Johnston County. She departed this life on September 19, 2013 at Kindred Hospital, in Greensboro, NC.Cleo attended Richard B. Harrison School. She worked as a CNA at Colonial Rest Home, in Smithfield, NC, where she also retired. She also worked as...

Josphine Griffis

Josphine Griffis

Sep 18, 2013

Josephine Griffis was born on November 13, 1937, in Wake County, NC. She passed on September 18, 2013. Josephine joined Springfield Baptist Church at an early age. She was educated at Garner Consolidated School. Josephine was a dedicated mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, care giver, and friend. She was always very giving. Any family member who called on her, she would...

Echo Davis

Echo Davis

Sep 14, 2013

Echo Desovoree Davis, the daughter of Moses Davis and Debra Davis was born in Davidson County on Oct 22, 1985. She departed this life on September 13, 2013 in Virginia.She attended school at Cabarrus Elementary and later transferred to Benson Middle School, Benson, NC. Echo leaves to cherish her memory, her father Moses Davis, and mother Debra Davis; her children,...

Cleaster Clicli Morris

Cleaster Clicli Morris

Sep 9, 2013

Cleaster passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2013 at her home in Smithfield, NC She was born to Jonnie Dingle and Robert Butler.Cleaster spent most of her life in Okeechobee, FL where she attended Okeechobee High School. She then moved to North Carolina to care for her brother J-Byrd who proceeded her in death. She has left five children...

Carolyn Delois Davis

Carolyn Delois Davis

Aug 28, 2013

Carolyn departed peacefully at SECU HOSPICE HOUSE in Smithfield, NC on Wednesday, August 28, 2013.Carol spent most of her life in Selma. She was born to Johnnie Pearl Raiford and the late William Barnes. Carolyn attended Smithfield-Selma High School, and was a graduate of the "Class of 1979". She also attended and graduated from Johnston Community College. She had two...

Marvin Robinson

Marvin Robinson

Aug 27, 2013

Mr. Marvin Robinson, 64, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, NC. Marvin Robinson was born to the late Marvin Robinson, Sr. and late Lula Lee Scott on February 8, 1949. He was proceeded in death by one sister Peggie B Stephens and One niece Dawn Tazale Benton-Huell. He was joined in Holy Matrimony...

Kenneth Farmer

Kenneth Farmer

Aug 26, 2013

Mr. Kenneth Farmer, of 7169 US Highway 301 Four Oaks, NC, died on Monday, August 26, 2013 at Johnston Medical Center in Smithfield, NC.Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Benson Chapel 216 West Market St. Benson, NC Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.(1:00 pm)

Sheila Re'Nee Pettiway

Sheila Re'Nee Pettiway

Aug 22, 2013

Sheila Pettiway, 47, of 1421 Lizzie Mill Road in Selma, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2013. Sheila was born on May 25, 1966 to Josephine Arphina Pettiway in Johnston County, North Carolina. Sheila graduated from Smithfield Selma Senior High School in 1985. Soon after that, she went straight to work. Sheila was dedicated and devoted to her...

Preston Boylan

Preston Boylan

Aug 19, 2013

Mr. Preston Boylan 78, of 1481 Barbour Rd, Smithfield, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013. Mr. Preston Boylan was born on July 15, 1935 to the late Ms. Susie Webb Boylan and Mr. Eunice Boylan. Mr. Boylan attended the Johnston County public school system, and was later employed by the city of Smithfield for over 40 years. He attended Union...

Jayden Elijah Kinneary

Jayden Elijah Kinneary

Aug 18, 2013

Baby Jayden E. Kinneary passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 23, 2013 at 3:00 pm at Galilee Church in Smithfield, NCVisitation will be held one hour prior to the service.( 2:00-3:00 pm)

Eugene Harris

Eugene Harris

Aug 10, 2013

Eugene Harris was born in Johnston County on May 3, 1939 to the late Howard Harris and Romitchell Coley. He was educated in the Johnston Central School System. Mr. Eugene Harris of 505 Big Pine Road, Clayton, NC, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2013 at UNC Hospital. After graduating he resided in New York and worked as a custodian...

Jacqueline Judd Ermee

Jacqueline Judd Ermee

Aug 9, 2013

Mrs. Jacqueline Judd Ermee lovingly known as "Jackie", 53 of Clayton, NC passed on August 9, 2013 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. Jacqueline Judd Ermee was born August 12, 1959 to Clementine Smith and the late Hillard Judd in Raleigh, NC. She graduated from Clayton High School in 1977 and went on to fulfill a lively and prosperous life....

Sarah Elizabeth Hamilton

Sarah Elizabeth Hamilton

Aug 8, 2013

Mrs. Sarah Bell Hamilton was the second child born to the Late James "June" Bell and Rosie Lee Johnson in Johnston County, North Carolina on July 14, 1943. She made her transition into eternal life on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Duke Raleigh Hospital. She attended Forest Hill High School in Johnston County. On July 7, 1989, she married James...

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