Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

Mar 17, 2026

LaRhonda Haithcock

March 16, 1972 – March 17, 2026



LaRhonda Haithcock passed away on March 17, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of the late Clarence Haithcock and Margaret Baggett.



She is survived by her devoted husband, Raul Herrera Rocha, and her children, Billy , his wife Karla Haithcock and Emmanuel Haithcock. LaRhonda also leaves behind her sisters, Regina Naves, Sheila Jackson, Romona...

Mar 16, 2026

With heartfelt sorrow, we remember Honor Zymir Ogletree, who was born on March 9, 2026, at Wakemed Hospital in Raleigh, NC, to loving parents Henry Ogletree and Michela Bryant. Though Honor's time with us was brief, the joy and love brought into the lives of those around will be cherished forever. Honor peacefully passed away on March 16, 2026, leaving...

Mar 15, 2026

Mar 15, 2026

Irene Mallisa Yellowdy Stanley was born November 12,

1929, to the late Willie Lee and Hettie Dortch Yellowdy. She

was the oldest of five loving sisters, Violet, Mollie, Lucy Pearl,

and Anner Gracie. She was a member of First Missionary Baptist

Church of Smithfield, NC.

She was a graduate of Richard B. Harrison High School

of Selma, NC. She obtained her undergraduate degree from

Fayetteville State University...

Mar 14, 2026

Geraldine Elizabeth Thomas, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unconditional love.Geraldine was the kind of woman who would give a stranger the shirt off her back, always putting others before herself. She had a heart big enough to feed the neighborhood and never hesitated to lend a helping...

Mar 14, 2026

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Mar 9, 2026

Betty Starling Nunn

September 20, 1939 – March 9, 2026Betty Starling Nunn, 86, passed away on March 9, 2026. Born on September 20, 1939, Betty lived a long life shaped by her resilience and direct way of seeing the world. She was the daughter of the late Troy Andrew Starling and Rosalie Worley Starling and was preceded in death by her...

Mar 9, 2026

THE LASTING LEGACY “Well done, good and faithful servant.

”Ernest Todd Thompson, lovingly known as Todd, was born March 19, 1965,

in Queens, New York, to Ernest Roy and Shirley Deloise Thompson. From

an early age, Todd was raised in a Christian, faith filled home where the

values of faith, love, service, and prayer were instilled in him.

As a child, Todd attended Gospel Temple...

Mar 6, 2026

Otis Jikeam Giles was born on May 21, 1989 and departed

his life on March 6, 2026. He was born to Otis Giles, Jr.

and Lora Ward Giles on Benson, NC

Otis (OJ) was preceeded in death by his father

Otis Giles, Jr.

Otis (OJ) was known for his many nicknames: OJ, Orange

Juicem Juice Man - some even called him Curly. He grew

up on 701...

Mar 1, 2026

Curtis Poole Sr., affectionately known as "CP," departed this life on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home in North Carolina, where he resided with his beloved wife and three children.

Curtis was born on August 23, 1975, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Rosetta Hilson and Curtis L. Poole. In 1979, his mother married Sammie Hilson, and the family relocated to...

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Feb 21, 2026

On September 21, 1989, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Jenny Mabel Colón Rodriguez was born. She immigrated to the United States as a teenager and graduated from Smithfield-Selma Senior High School with the Class of 2009. As time went on, Jenny made her home in Clinton, North Carolina, where she worked at Smithfield. Jenny was a skilled soccer player who...

Feb 20, 2026

Isaiah Pulley, age 18, was born on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. On Friday, February 20, 2026, he entered eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, big dreams, and more than a few perfectly timed sarcastic comments.Isaiah was a senior at Willow Springs High School, where he was known for his intelligence, sharp wit, and the kind of humor...

Feb 20, 2026

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Feb 19, 2026

The Obituary

Harold Earl Williams, son of the late Henry June Williams and Margaret McClamb was born on March 29, 1945 in Johnston County. He departed this life on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Harold attended middle school at Short Journey and graduated from Cooper High School. Harold did a tour in Vietnam while in the United States Army. He served honorably in...

Feb 18, 2026