Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

Oct 24, 2025

Oct 21, 2025

Ethel Grace Best

May 5, 1934 - October 21, 2025

Obituary

MOTHER ETHEL GRACE BEST, often called “Cutie,” is the youngest child of the late Authur Best and Mother Gertrude Best. She was born May 5, 1934, in Pitt County, North Carolina. As a young child, she became a member of the Holly Hill Free Will Baptist Church in Belvoir, North Carolina, and...

Oct 28, 2025

Bobby Lee Singleton, affectionately known as "Bobby," was born on July 28, 1948, in Winston Salem, N.C., to the late Bobby Lee Singleton, Sr. and Irene L. Singleton. He peacefully passed away on October 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of strength, humor, and love.A proud alumnus of Carver High School, Bobby dedicated his career to Shields Construction and made...

Oct 24, 2025

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Oct 20, 2025

Obituary for Carmelita Resendez

Carmelita Resendez, age 82, was called home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Texas, she later made her home in 

Dudley, North Carolina, where she lived a life filled with faith, love, and kindness.

Carmelita had a heart as warm as the sunshine she loved so much. Whether she was casting a line...

Oct 19, 2025

Oct 13, 2025

Sandy Archer, born on February 7, 1958, in New York City to Mary and Horace Archer, passed away 

recently. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his brothers, Lester D. Williams and Johnny 

Lee Williams. Sandy completed his high school education in New York City and furthered his studies at the 

University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Throughout his life,...

Oct 12, 2025

Nuestro pensamientos y oraciones van a la familia del señor Miguel

Martinez de 55 años quien residía en Smithfield, NC 27577. 

El señor Martinez falleció el día 12 de octubre del 2025.

Por favor visite nuestra página www.rlsandersfuneralhome.org para dejar

sus condolencias.

Servicio religioso:

Viernes 24 de octubre, 2025.

2:00 pm

Saint Ann Catholic Church

4057 US-70 Bus

Clayton, NC 27520

Su cuerpo será velado:

Sabado 25 de octubre, 2025

De 5:00 pm...

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Oct 4, 2025

**Obituary for Bobby Gene Barbour**

Bobby Gene Barbour of Four Oaks, NC, born on March 21, 1956, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 10:00 PM.

Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Chester Ray Barbour, Sr., and his mother, Estelle Mitchell Barbour. He also mourned the loss of his sister, Betsy...

Sep 30, 2025

Sherry Denise Smith," Niecey" as she was affectionally known, went home to be

with the Lord on September 30, 2025. Sherry was born August 7, 1957 to the late

Matthew and Mattie Price. Her oldest brother preceded her in death. She was the

seventh child of nine children.

Sherry attended Pine Level school in elementary and North Johnston High school.

After high school

Sherry attended King...

Sep 28, 2025

Sep 28, 2025

Richard Earl Darden, also known as Bobo, was born on February 28, 1956, in Goldsboro, NC, to Clara Rawlings Darden. Bobo lived life to the fullest, and on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 1:57 PM, he received a “Clarion Call” to eternal life.

God requested the honor of Bobo’s presence, and without hesitation, he quickly accepted, though he hated to leave...

Sep 27, 2025

Sep 27, 2025

Lubraine Pierre, known lovingly as “NaNa” or “Jean,” gained his wings on October 27, 2025, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Smithfield, North 

Carolina. Jean was born on December 13, 1951, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where he lived until the age of 29. He later moved to North Carolina and 

worked in farming for many years. Those who knew Jean will remember his genuine...

Sep 22, 2025

Teresa Elaine Norton, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.

Teresa was born in Santana, Kansas, and grew up in Georgia and South Carolina. She was the proud mother of Michael Dustin Wise (son Brett Wise), Jennifer Lindsay Horne (husband Cory Horne, children Brady, Taylor, and Livy), Trapper Ford Wise (wife Meredith Wise, children Kayleigh, Kamryn,...

Sep 19, 2025