Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

Betty Lee Starling Nunn

Betty Lee Starling Nunn

Mar 9, 2026

Betty Starling Nunn

September 20, 1939 – March 9, 2026Betty Starling Nunn, 86, passed away on March 9, 2026. Born on September 20, 1939, Betty lived a long life shaped by her resilience and direct way of seeing the world. She was the daughter of the late Troy Andrew Starling and Rosalie Worley Starling and was preceded in death by her...

Ernest Todd Thompson

Ernest Todd Thompson

Mar 9, 2026

THE LASTING LEGACY “Well done, good and faithful servant.



Ernest Todd Thompson, lovingly known as Todd, was born March 19, 1965,

in Queens, New York, to Ernest Roy and Shirley Deloise Thompson. From

an early age, Todd was raised in a Christian, faith filled home where the

values of faith, love, service, and prayer were instilled in him.

As a child, Todd attended Gospel Temple...

Otis Jikeam Giles

Otis Jikeam Giles

Mar 6, 2026

Otis Jikeam Giles was born on May 21, 1989 and departed

his life on March 6, 2026. He was born to Otis Giles, Jr.

and Lora Ward Giles on Benson, NC

Otis (OJ) was preceeded in death by his father

Otis Giles, Jr.

Otis (OJ) was known for his many nicknames: OJ, Orange

Juicem Juice Man - some even called him Curly. He grew

up on 701...

Jenny Mabel Colon-Rodriguez

Jenny Mabel Colon-Rodriguez

Feb 21, 2026





On September 21, 1989, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Jenny Mabel Colón Rodriguez was born. She immigrated to the United States as a teenager and graduated from Smithfield-Selma Senior High School with the Class of 2009. As time went on, Jenny made her home in Clinton, North Carolina, where she worked at Smithfield. Jenny was a skilled soccer player who...

Isaiah Deandre Pulley

Isaiah Deandre Pulley

Feb 20, 2026

Isaiah Pulley, age 18, was born on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. On Friday, February 20, 2026, he entered eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, big dreams, and more than a few perfectly timed sarcastic comments.Isaiah was a senior at Willow Springs High School, where he was known for his intelligence, sharp wit, and the kind of humor...

Harold Earl Williams

Harold Earl Williams

Feb 19, 2026

The Obituary

Harold Earl Williams, son of the late Henry June Williams and Margaret McClamb was born on March 29, 1945 in Johnston County. He departed this life on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Harold attended middle school at Short Journey and graduated from Cooper High School. Harold did a tour in Vietnam while in the United States Army. He served honorably in...