Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County
Vivian Bryant Shepherd
Jun 20, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Vivian Bryant Carpenter Shepherd, 80, of Selma, NC. Mrs. Shepherd passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Raleigh, NC at UNC Rex Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to RL Sanders Funeral home, Smithfield, NC.Mrs. Shepherd was born on March 28, 1941, in Wayne County, NC to the late Willie Norman and...
Frank Aaron "Shine" Blackshell
Jun 19, 2021
Frank (Shine) Aaron Jr. was granted his angel wings on June 19, 2021 at Wake Memorial Hospital, in Raleigh North Carolina.Frank was born November 19, to the late Mae Berry Blackshell and Frank Aaron in Smithfield, North Carolina.He attended Smithfield-Salma High School, where he was a graduate in the class of 1980. Frank went on to continue his education at...
Tomegue Nickell Lassiter
Jun 18, 2021
Tomegue Nickell Lassiter (Meeka) was born January 11, 1973, in Johnson County to the late Alice Lassiter Stokes and Isaiah Dawes. Meeka transitioned from earth to heaven on Friday, June 18, 2021, in Smithfield at UNC Johnston Health. Meeka attended Smithfield Selma High School in Smithfield, NC (C/O 1991) She worked in the home health field until her health declined....
Gary Edmundson
Jun 16, 2021
After a strong and fearless fight, God called Gary Edmundson to His eternal rest on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Johnston UNC Health Hospital in Smithfield, NC. Gary Edmundson was born January 30, 1968, in Micro, NC to the late JamesEdmundson and Beatrice Stewart Edmundson. Gary received his early education from Micro Elementary School and received his high school diploma...
Corey Stanley Sanders
Jun 12, 2021
Corey Stanley Sanders transitioned unexpectedly this earthly life on Saturday, June 12,2021. Corey was the youngest of five children born to John and Karen Sanders on August 26,1989 in Garner, North Carolina. During his formative years, he attended schools in the WakeCounty Public School System and graduated high school from Friendship Christian School,Raleigh, NC.Corey's maternal and paternal grandparents, the Reverend...
Flossie Mae Williams Avery
Jun 10, 2021
Many women have done wonderful thingsâ¦but a woman who fears the LORD, shall be praised. Proverbs 31:29-30On Thursday afternoon, June 10, 2021, God looked down from above and touched our dearly beloved Fossie. God saw that she was getting tried, so He gently closed her loving eyes and whispered "Peace Be Thine"Flossie Mae Williams Avery was born on October 10,...
Charles Aaron Lee
Jun 8, 2021
Funeral Service:Sunday, June 1312:00 PMRed Hill United Church of Christ10412 Buffalo RdClayton, NC 27527Interment:Sunday, June 13Lee Family CemeterySelma, NC
Mariame Robinson
Jun 8, 2021
Visitation:Thursday, June 24 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM St. Augustine's Catholic Church1419 V. St. NWWashington, DC Funeral Mass:Thursday, June 24 11:00 AM St. Augustine Catholic Church1419 V. St. NWWashington, DC 27576
James Aaron Joyner
May 29, 2021
lnterment with Full Military HonorsFriday, June 0412:00 PMEastern Carolina Veterans State Cemetery164 Long Plant Farm Rd.Goldsboro, NC
Barry "Slim" Cottle
May 28, 2021
Memorial Service:Saturday, July 106:00 PM to 7:00 PMSanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Barry W. Cottle was born on November 12, 1971, to Jimmy Wright Cottle and Vickie Mae Capps Coats. He departed this earthly life on May 28, 2021.After attending school, Barry worked most of his life in construction until he relocated to Columbia, SC. He...
William Roby Bryant
May 28, 2021
Mr. Bryant was born on July 10, 1938 and passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021.Mr. Bryant was a resident of 208 Austin St. Four Oaks, North Carolina at the time of passing.
Sylvester Williams
May 26, 2021
Graveside Service:Saturday, June 05 10:00 AMSunsetSmithfield, NC 2757
Charles Linwood Hinton
May 23, 2021
Mr. Charles Linwood Hinton was born September 17, 1944, in Wake County, NC to the late Mr. Thomas Hinton and the late Susie Mattie Hinton. He departed this earthly life on May 23, 2021.Charles attended Richard B. Harrison School. He had various jobs throughout his life. He enjoyed being with his family and friends.Charles leaves to cherish his memories: his...
Victor Manuel Colindres Cordons
May 21, 2021
Graveside ServiceSaturday, June 1210:00 AMSunsetSmithfield, NC 27577
Elizabeth Leola Degraffenried
May 20, 2021
Visitation:Saturday, June 052:00 PM to 6:00 PMSanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Funeral Service:Sunday, June 0612:00 PMBurning Bush Tabernacle714 US hwy 70Smithfield, NC 27577
Moses Lemon
May 19, 2021
For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands,eternal in the heavens. (II Corinthians 5:1)Moses Davis, son of the late Harry Davis and Flora Grace, was born on December 23, 1953, in Bennettsville, South Carolina. He was called home on May 19, 2021.Moses attended...
Annie ''Sweetie' Victoria Manning Moore
May 17, 2021
Annie V. Manning Moore, the daughter of the late Joseph Manning and Floral Lee Manning of Fayetteville, NC, was born on November 5, 1925. She departed this earthly life on May 17, 2021, peacefully at her home in Smithfield, NC.Annie, known as "Sweetie or Sweets" attended Johnston County Public Schools and later worked at K.R. Edwards Tobacco Company.In her younger...
Delois Elizabeth Alford Spellman
May 16, 2021
Delois Elizabeth Alford-Spellman was born on May 17, 1948, in Bennettsville, SC to the late Vice Alford and Mary Matilda Johnson Alford. Proceeding in death, she had 6 sisters and 5 brothers. She departed this life on May 16, 2021, at Rex Hospital. She enjoyed cooking delicious dishes for everyone and spreading her love to us all.Delois attended Short Journey...
Alfred Otis Bryant
May 14, 2021
Visitation:Thursday, May 201:00 PM to 7:00 PMSanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Graveside Service:Friday, May 2111:00 AMKnollwood Memorial Park4362 US. 70 Bus Hwy. W.Clayton, NC 27520Interment with Military Honors:Friday, May 21Knollwood Memorial Park4362 US. 70 Bus Hwy. W.Clayton, NC 27520
Zachary Emmanuel Roland
May 10, 2021
Graveside ServiceFriday, May 1411:00 AMForest HillClayton, NC 27520
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