Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

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

De 5:00 pm...

Oct 12, 2025

Oct 11, 2025

Oct 5, 2025

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...

Sep 30, 2025

Sherry Denise Smith," Niecey" as she was affectionally known, went home to be

with the Lord on September 30, 2025. Sherry was born August 7, 1957 to the late

Matthew and Mattie Price. Her oldest brother preceded her in death. She was the

seventh child of nine children.

Sherry attended Pine Level school in elementary and North Johnston High school.

After high school

Sherry attended King...

Sep 28, 2025

Sep 28, 2025

Richard Earl Darden, also known as Bobo, was born on February 28, 1956, in Goldsboro, NC, to Clara Rawlings Darden. Bobo lived life to the fullest, and on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 1:57 PM, he received a “Clarion Call” to eternal life.

God requested the honor of Bobo’s presence, and without hesitation, he quickly accepted, though he hated to leave...

Sep 27, 2025

Sep 27, 2025

Lubraine Pierre, known lovingly as “NaNa” or “Jean,” gained his wings on October 27, 2025, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Smithfield, North 

Carolina. Jean was born on December 13, 1951, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where he lived until the age of 29. He later moved to North Carolina and 

worked in farming for many years. Those who knew Jean will remember his genuine...

Sep 22, 2025

Teresa Elaine Norton, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.

Teresa was born in Santana, Kansas, and grew up in Georgia and South Carolina. She was the proud mother of Michael Dustin Wise (son Brett Wise), Jennifer Lindsay Horne (husband Cory Horne, children Brady, Taylor, and Livy), Trapper Ford Wise (wife Meredith Wise, children Kayleigh, Kamryn,...

Sep 19, 2025

Sep 19, 2025

The Obituary

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. For I fought a good fight, 

I finished my course, I keep the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteous, which the

Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto...

Sep 17, 2025

Robert (Bob) Paul Collier, took his last breath on earth and passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:43pm., surrounded by his wife and children.

Bob was born on June 5,1944 to Chester Burkett Collier and Anna Louise (Williams) Collier in Shirley, Indiana. He graduated from Madison Heights High School...

Sep 14, 2025

Sep 14, 2025

Veronica’s Life Story

“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I

have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me

at that day: and not to me...

Sep 10, 2025

Nuestros pensamientos y oraciones van a la familia de la Señorita Melanie Arleth Anariba Silverio que residia en Wendell, NC 27591. La señorita Anariba Silverio fallecio el dia10 de septiembre del 2025.

Por favor visite nuestra pagina www.rlsandersfuneralhome.org para dejar sus condolencias.

Su cuerpo será velado:

Viernes 13 de septiembre, 2025 

11:00 am hasta las 3:00 pm

Sanders Funeral Home

806 E Market Street

Smithfield, NC 27577

Servicio...

Sep 8, 2025

Sep 8, 2025

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

On September 8, 2025, our beloved Harvey James (Jay) Dublin III was called to glory and received his eternal reward. Jay was born

on August 6, 1950, to Ruth Caldwell Dublin and Harvey James Dublin II. Along with his parents, he was preceded in eternal rest

by...

Sep 6, 2025

Kimberly Denise Bagley McDuffie was born on January 18, 1968, to Linda and Herman Bagley in Johnston County, North Carolina. On Saturday, September 6, 2025, as dawn was breaking, God in His infinite wisdom gently picked Kim up and carried her home. In the twinkling of an eye, Kimwas strong and whole again—no more pain, suffering, or sorrow. Kim grew...