Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

Alvester Shepherd

Alvester Shepherd

Feb 7, 2020

On February 7th, 2020, Mr. Alvester Shepherd, 89, of Selma, North Carolina transitioned from labor to reward at Johnston Health in Smithfield, North Carolina, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Alvester Shepherd affectionately known as "Rev," was born to the parents of Jesse and Victoria Shepherd, on November 21, 1930, in Selma, North Carolina. Alvester attended Richard B....

Tommy Lawrence Upchurch

Tommy Lawrence Upchurch

Feb 6, 2020

Tommy Lawrence Upchurch was born May 18, 1964, in Smithfield, NC to the late Rachel M. Smith and Charlie Hargrove. He was reared in Washington, DC until 1976. Afterward, Tommy moved to Princeton, NC and resided with his grandparents, Alexander and Tessie Rhue. He attended Green Chapel and Shiloh Christian churches. Tommy graduated from Princeton High School and played football...

James Frazier

James Frazier

Feb 5, 2020

VisitationSaturday, February 15 12:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416

Michael Wayne Hipps

Michael Wayne Hipps

Feb 5, 2020

Michael W Hipps, 56, passed away unexpectedly February 5, 2020 at his residence in Smithfield, North Carolina. Born July 1, 1963 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mike graduated from Roth High School in 1982 and served in the US Marines from 1983 to 1990, achieving the rank of Lance Corporal. Mike was a long-time resident of Henrietta, New York, recently moving...

Margaret Lassiter

Margaret Lassiter

Feb 2, 2020

Visitation:Saturday, February 08 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Shiloh Christian Church211 Durham St.Smithfield, NC 27577Funeral Service:Saturday, February 08 11:00 AM Shiloh Christian Church211 Durham St.Smithfield, NC 27577Interment:Saturday, February 08 Sunset Smithfield, NC 27577

Elizabeth Anne Barnes Whitley

Elizabeth Anne Barnes Whitley

Feb 2, 2020

Visitation:Saturday, February 08 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM First Baptist Church308 N Lombard St, Clayton, NC 27520Funeral Service:Saturday, February 08 3:00 PM First Baptist Church308 N Lombard St, Clayton, NC 27520Interment:Saturday, February 08 Forest Hill Clayton, NC 27520Elizabeth Barnes Whitley, who was affectionately known as Anne by so many, diedSunday, February 2 at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida...

Rosa Mae Sanders

Rosa Mae Sanders

Feb 2, 2020

Rosa Mae SandersEarly Sunday morning, the 2nd of February 2020, Angels came down and quietly carried Rosa Mae Sanders home. (Our Lord and Savior, thus saw fit to choose our beloved one to join HIS garden of flowers) Her spirit was taken to an eternal place of rest – free of pain – a place where she is guaranteed her...

Jimmy Wayne Poston

Jimmy Wayne Poston

Jan 31, 2020

Mr. Jimmy Wayne Poston was born on April 2, 1955, in Wayne County, NC to Billy Ray Poston and Barbara Poston. He departed this life on January 31, 2020.Jimmy's nickname was "5 Gallon." Jimmy attended Johnston County Schools. He enlisted in the United States Army. After returning home, he drove for various companies including Pepsi and Gas Companies. Also, Jimmy...

Derral Thomas Whatley

Derral Thomas Whatley

Jan 26, 2020

Funeral Service:Saturday, February 01, 3:00 PM Giles Chapel FWB Church508 S. Peedin StPine Level, NCInterment:Eastern Carolina Veterans State Cemetery164 Long Plant Farm Rd.Goldsboro

Ronald Griffs

Ronald Griffs

Jan 25, 2020

VisitationFriday, January 31 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Mount Peace Baptist Church1601 Martin Luther King BlvdRaleigh , NC 27610Funeral ServiceFriday, January 31 11:30 AM Mount Peace Baptist Church1601 Martin Luther King BlvdRaleigh , NC 27610

Willie Marshall Barber

Willie Marshall Barber

Jan 23, 2020

Visitation:Sunday, February 02 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM First Missionary Baptist Church403 Caswell St.Smithfield, NC 27577Funeral Service:Sunday, February 02 2:00 PM First Missionary Baptist Church403 Caswell St.Smithfield, NC 27577Entombment:Sunday, February 02 Pinecrest Cemetery12830 US 70 Business Hwy W. Clayton, NC 27520

Baby Boy Dinkins

Baby Boy Dinkins

Jan 22, 2020

Master Dinkins was born on January 22, 2020 and passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.Master Dinkins was a resident of North Carolina.

Sherwood Duff

Sherwood Duff

Jan 22, 2020

Mr. Sherwood Wayne Duff was born on December 3, 1966, in Johnston County to the late George and Heddie-Richardson Duff. Sherwood was the third of four children. He received his education through the Johnston County Schools System where he attended South Johnston High School. Sherwood enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, talking, laughing, joking around, and listening to...

Jason Marcus Lanier

Jason Marcus Lanier

Jan 21, 2020

Mr. Lanier was born on June 20, 1979 and passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.Mr. Lanier was a resident of 1083 Branch Chapel Church Rd. Selma, North Carolina at the time of passing.

John Henry Evans

John Henry Evans

Jan 21, 2020

Funeral ServiceSaturday, February 01 12:00 PM New Trinity Missionary Baptist 115 S Robertson St. Clayton, NC 27520IntermentSaturday, February 01 MaplewoodClayton, NC 27520

Annie Clara Tomlinson Davis

Annie Clara Tomlinson Davis

Jan 21, 2020

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith2Timothy 4:7 KJVAnnie Clara Tomlinson Davis, daughter of the late Alex and Mable Tomlinson. Annie was born on November 10, 1932, in Johnston County. She entered into eternal rest on January 21, 2020, at her home.Annie attended Cooper High School in Clayton, NC On August...

Cynthia Denise Gay Sanders

Cynthia Denise Gay Sanders

Jan 21, 2020

Saturday, February 01 1:00 PM Lincoln Park Holiness Church13 Heath St,Raleigh, NC 27601

Samantha Mary Osborne Cheek

Samantha Mary Osborne Cheek

Jan 20, 2020

Visitation:Saturday, January 25 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM 230 E. Front St, Clayton, NC 27520Graveside ServiceSunday, January 26 11:00 AM Price CemeterySelma, NC

Cedric Peanut Raynor

Cedric Peanut Raynor

Jan 19, 2020

Mr. Cedric Cornelius "Peanut" Raynor was born on August 14, 1973, and passed away on January 19, 2020. He was a resident of 956 Freedom Road Smithfield, NC at the time of his passingViewing:Sunday, January 26 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577(919) 934-8416Visitation:Monday, January 27 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Shiloh Christian...

Annie Marie Hinton

Annie Marie Hinton

Jan 19, 2020

Our Loved One Will Always be Part of Us"Remember not my fight for breath, Remember not the strife. Please do not dwell upon my death, but celebrate my life."Ms. Annie Marie Hinton was born on April 17, 1938, in Wake Forrest, NC, to the late Mr. Thomas Hinton and the late Mrs. Mattie Susie Hinton. She would go on to...