Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

May 6, 2025

Dwight Spruill, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Cadence Garner Living in Garner, North Carolina. He was born on September 27, 1952, in Goldsboro, NC. He was the youngest son of the late Deacon Howard Lee Spruill and Mother Margaret J. Spruill. Dwight was a proud resident of Raleigh, North Carolina. His life was rooted...

May 5, 2025

Nuestros pensamientos y oraciones van a la familia de la Señora Guadalupe Telles De Bernabé de 77 años quien residia en Benson, NC 27504. La señora Telles De Bernabé fallecio el dia 5 de mayo del 2025.

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May 1, 2025

On May 1st, 2025, God in His infinite wisdom called Ralph Darden (76) to his eternal home of

peace and tranquility. He was born on May 30, 1948, to the late Ralph Darden Sr. and Eva Mae

Darden in Wayne County. He received his primary education in the North Carolina (NC) public

school system. When our granddaughter Myisha came to visit him, he...

May 1, 2025

Sam was born January 11 of 1961 and departed this life on Thursday of May 1, 2025.



He leaves to cherish Four Sisters Geneva Boyd of Clayton NC, Brenda Wilder of Wilson Mills, NC, Tammy Finch(William) of Garner NC and Wendy Mitchell(Gary) of Zebulon, NC.

Four Brothers Larry Wilder(Charlene) of Florence, SC, Samuel Wilder of Smithfield, NC, Jason Wilder of Raleigh, NC...

Apr 28, 2025

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Joseph M. Coursey passed peacefully on April 28,

2025. He was born in 1948 in Chester,

Pennsylvania, to Thomas F. Coursey Sr. and

Elizabeth Mangan Coursey.

He is survived by his son, Joseph Coursey Jr.,

two grandchildren, and his sisters, Dolores

Macrino...

Apr 28, 2025

Apr 26, 2025

Kevin Patrick McKitchen was born on May 24, 1956 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to the late Francis Edward McKitchen, Sr. And Caroline Stacia Brzozowski McKitchen. He transitioned quietly at home surrounded by family. Kevin graduated from Tolman High School and went on to continue his education at Northeastern University with a degree in Engineering.

Mr. McKitchen is preceded in death by...

Apr 25, 2025

Frances Lee Williams was born in Smithfield, North Carolina to the late John and Mamie Williams. After a short battle with a rare, and aggressive, terminal diagnosis, she WON! That’s right, no loss here. She finally won the victory at 11:55pm, Saturday April 26th, 2025.

Frances received her education beginning at Johnston County Training School. She graduated from Anacostia Senior Highschool...

Apr 24, 2025

Apr 23, 2025

Thomas Bernard Somerville Junior, a devoted father, community leader, and beloved friend, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, at the age of 75. His life was marked by service, creativity, and a deep, enduring love for his family and community.

Born on February 9, 1950, Thomas was the cherished son of Thomas Bernard Sommerville Senior and Vera Denise Maynard. He...

Apr 23, 2025

Cora Jackson Artis was born to the late Jake and Lois Jackson on December 31, 1929, and

passed into her heavenly home on April 23, 2025. She was married to the late Archie Artis

until his passing on February 4, 1974.

From their union came five children: the late Varline Artis Spann, Archie Artis IV

(Phyllis), Sandra Artis Williams (the late Charles), Janice Artis...

Apr 22, 2025

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Apr 18, 2025

Lori Yvette Jefferds, age 57, passed away peacefully at her home on April 18, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1967, on a military base in Fort Hood, Texas, to Gary and Alice Carlson.

Lori was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne “Zeke” Jefferds, and her son, Levi Jefferds. She was a devoted homemaker and a proud grandmother who...

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Apr 10, 2025

On Thursday afternoon, April 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM, Elder Harold Kennon , eighty-one (81) of Princeton, North Carolina, changed from mortal to immortality. He finished his race, crossed the finish line where he is compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses. Elder Kennon transitioned emersed in an atmosphere of praise and worship with a shout of glory...

Apr 10, 2025

Born in Smithfield, NC on July 2, 1961, Martin Duane Moore passed awaypeacefully at his home on April 10, 2025.He is survived by his son, Martin "Chad" Moore, and daughter, AshleyNicole Moore. He was a proud grandfather to three grandsons: NathanRay McKeel, William Lane Wise, and Brandon Malik Moore.Marty was married to the late Lori Ann Medlin Moore for 47...

Apr 8, 2025

Georgianna Virginia Coles McLean, the first child of Eva Belle Coleman Coles and Leroy Raymond Coles, Sr., was born on April 22, 1926 in Buffalo, New York. She departed this life on April 8, 2025 in her home in Smithfield, North Carolina.

As the oldest of four daughters and one son, she was held to a very high standard by her...