Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

Nov 4, 2025

Nov 3, 2025

Herman Earl Smith, 66, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at his home in Zebulon. He was born January 28, 1959 in Harnett County to the late Willis “Sam” and Martha Smith. He was one of five children.

During his early working years, Herman worked for Ricky Anderson Masonry and Creech Enterprises. However, his long time career was farming. He worked...

Nov 3, 2025

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Nov 1, 2025

Martha Denton, 74, of Littleton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Born on August 6, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Walter Henry Brewer and Leatrice Clark Brewer.

Martha was a proud graduate of Aurelian Springs High School, class of 1969, and went on to earn her LPN certification from Halifax Tech the following year....

Nov 1, 2025

Cadidrea Atkinson, a beloved daughter, sister, niece, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the age of 31. Her radiant spirit, unwavering strength, and boundless love touched the lives of all who knew her. Born in Johnston County on June 16, 1994, Cadidrea brought joy and warmth into the world from the very beginning. She was...

Oct 30, 2025

Linda Budd Hansen of Smithfield, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth and strength touched everyone who knew her.

Born on May 30, 1951, in Ellenville, New York, to Herbert and Evelyn Budd, Linda was known for her kindness, her listening ear, and...

Oct 28, 2025

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...

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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 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

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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...