Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

Roger Dale Barnes

Roger Dale Barnes

Jun 1, 2026

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 Roger Dale Barnes was born on April 21, 1960. He departed this earthly life on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Kindred Healthcare in Greensboro, North Carolina. Roger was the son of the late Nellie Gray Foye Parker and Roy Rogers Barnes, Jr. He received his education through the Johnston County school system and attended Harrison High School in Selma, North...

Rodney “Man” Allan Jackson

Rodney “Man” Allan Jackson

May 31, 2026

RODNEY ALLAN JACKSON "DINGO" THE SON OF LATE PHYLLIS ANN

SANDERS-JACKSON AND QUTHER "BUDDY" GEDDIE WAS BORN FEBRUARY 24, 1976 IN

JOHNSTON COUNTY.

DINGO RECEIVED HIS EDUCATION THROUGH JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

HE THEN WENT ON TO WORK WITH FAMILY AT SANDERS BROTHERS ROOFING FOR

SEVERAL YEARS. HE WENT ON TO FIND LOVE AND UNITED IN HOLY MATRIMONY.

DINGO WAS A LOVING AND CARING FATHER, GRANDFATHER,...

Gregory “DJ Baby D" Duff, Sr.

Gregory “DJ Baby D" Duff, Sr.

May 24, 2026



It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our belovedGregory Steven Duff, affectionately known as “DJ Baby D,” of NewtonGrove, North Carolina. Gregory departed this life on May 24, 2026, atCape Fear Valley Hospice and Palliative Care in Fayetteville, NorthCarolina, at the age of 55. Though his passing leaves an immeasurablevoid, the love, laughter, wisdom, and music...

Anita Strickland

Anita Strickland

May 23, 2026

Anita Kay Strickland 63, born April 27 1963. Anita passed away May 23, 2026 at SECU Hospice House, Anita was the daughter of the late Bill and Irene Capps of Selma , NC. Anita attended Governor Morehead School for the Blind, Raleigh, NC. Anita later moved to Princeton and lived with her dear cousin, Jackie Woods, who later became her...

Brandon Shawnte Howell, Sr.

Brandon Shawnte Howell, Sr.

May 19, 2026

DEACON BRANDON SHAWNTE HOWELL, SR.was born on April 17, 1981. He departed this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. He was married to the true love of his life, Brandi Shavon Howell for 23 years and together for 25. Brandon was a loving husband, father, son, grandson, grandfather, godfather, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin, deacon and friend. Brandon attended...

Robbie Annette Sanders

Robbie Annette Sanders

May 18, 2026



Robbie Annette Sanders, of Clayton, North Carolina, was born on January23, 1961, in Durham, North Carolina, to Annie Pearl Sanders and Robert Elton Vinson. She transitioned on May 18, 2026.

Robbie spent her childhood in Clayton, North Carolina. She was educated inthe Johnston County school system and later graduated from truck drivingschool at Johnston Community College.

Robbie loved to cook and was...

Clara Shavone Richardson Scarborough

Clara Shavone Richardson Scarborough

May 18, 2026

Clara Richardson Scarborough, 83, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, educator, and community servant, Clara lived a life marked by an unwavering commitment to uplifting others—particularly young people searching for their place in the world. Born on July 23, 1942, in Wendell, North Carolina, Clara attended William M. Cooper High School,...