Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

Elliott David Fortune

Elliott David Fortune

Nov 30, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Elliott David Fortune, Sr.

 

Once upon a time, in the vibrant tapestry of East Meadow, NY, Elliott David Fortune, Sr. graced the world on September 19, 1947. Born to Emanuel Victor Fortune Sr. and Nell Curtis Fortune, Elliott was nurtured in a loving family that radiated strength and unity.

 

From the onset, Elliott...

Deborah Ann Howard Brogden

Deborah Ann Howard Brogden

Nov 29, 2023

 

Deborah Howard Brogden, 63, of Goldsboro, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023. She was born to the late William “Bill” Howard, Sr. and Mary Howard of Goldsboro on March 18, 1960. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her older brother Leonard Howard, and younger sister Lola Howard.

Deborah was a proud member of the...

Fannie Ann Youngblood Greene

Fannie Ann Youngblood Greene

Nov 20, 2023

 

Fannie Ann Youngblood Greene November 1, 1935 — November 20, 2023

Fannie Ann Youngblood Greene, born on November 1, 1935, in Selma, North Carolina to Zelphia Youngblood and Charles Reid Sr., passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023, in her hometown of Selma. Fannie was preceded in death by her beloved oldest daughter, Roslyn Faye Greene Akiens, and beloved youngest sister...

Melisha Dawn Cooley

Melisha Dawn Cooley

Nov 7, 2023

 

 

Melisha Dawn Cooley was born on May 21st, and 1978 to the late George E. Cooley Sir, and the late Jacqueline T. Cooley, in Raleigh, NC. She passed away on November 7th, 2023 at Persons Memorial Hospital in Roxboro, NC. She graduated from Clayton High School, attendingJCC afterwards and studied horticulture. Melisha enjoyed watching WWE wrestling, going out to eat, spending time with family and friends, and trips to the movies.

She is survived by her sister Antoinette...