Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

Cataly Milagros Lozano-Velzquez

Cataly Milagros Lozano-Velzquez

Feb 13, 2018

Miss Lozano-Velzquez was born on January 21, 2008 and passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.Miss Lozano-Velzquez was a resident of 706 Trailwood Drive, Selma, North Carolina at the time of passing.

Gwendolyn Matthews Williams

Gwendolyn Matthews Williams

Feb 12, 2018

God in His infinite wisdom and divine love dispatched an angel to the Laurels of Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 8:30a.m., Monday, February 12, 2018 to bring His beloved servant, Gwendolyn Francine Williams home with Him.Gwendolyn Francine Williams was born on June 23, 1949 to the late Bishop F. J. and Mary Cox Matthews. She was preceded in death...

Edward Seward

Edward Seward

Feb 11, 2018

Edward Seward, affectionately known as "Big Ed," was the youngest son of the late James and Hazel Seward and he was born June 19, 1950 in Iaeger, West Virginia. He departed this life on February 11, 2018 in Salisbury, NC where he was a patient in Bryan Rehabilitation Center. He retired from Brooklyn Union Gas Company in New York and...

James Richard Session

James Richard Session

Feb 7, 2018

VisitationTuesday, February 13 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Avery Grove AME Zion Church2391 Freedom RoadSmithfield , NC 27577Funeral ServiceTuesday, February 13 1:00 PM Avery Grove AME Zion Church2391 Freedom RoadSmithfield , NC 27577

Michelle Carol Mayo

Michelle Carol Mayo

Feb 7, 2018

Michelle Carol Mayo, beloved daughter of Ann Mayo, waswelcomed into the world on November 28, 1968. She was called homeon Wednesday February 7, 2018. Michelle was 49 years old and thenamesake of her favorite aunt, Carolyn J. Barnwell of Fayetteville, NC.Michelle was born and raised in Raleigh, NC. She grew up next door toher childhood sweetheart and future husband, Kenny...

Javier Garcia

Javier Garcia

Jan 31, 2018

Mr. Garcia was born on October 5, 1953 and passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.Mr. Garcia was a resident of 800 Zack Mill Rd. Benson, North Carolina at the time of passing.

Yvette Chavez Hamilton

Yvette Chavez Hamilton

Jan 27, 2018

Yvette Chavez Hamilton, a resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Yvette graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Locally, Yvette is survived by her father and step-mother, Gerlie and Marsha Poston, Jr. of Garner, NC; her siblings, Jessica Poston of Garner, NC and Jamar Poston of...

Annie Vinson Williams

Annie Vinson Williams

Jan 27, 2018

Mrs. Annie Vinson Williams, 74, entered into eternal rest on January27, 2018 peacefully at Smithfield Manor Nursing Facility surrounded byher devoted husband and family members.Annie was born on April 29, 1943 in Johnston County to the lateErnest and Lydia Watson Vinson. She graduated from Richard B.Harrison High School, Class Of 1965. Annie met and married the loveof her life, Elder...

Juan Jose Rodriguez

Juan Jose Rodriguez

Jan 27, 2018

Funeral Service:Saturday February 03 4:00 PM Temple Baptist Church1250 S. Pollock St. Selma , NC 27577

Marvin Ralph Richardson

Marvin Ralph Richardson

Jan 25, 2018

Marvin Ralph Richardson, Sr., son of the late Hardy Lester Richardson, Sr. and Sadie Mae Lewis Richardson was born May 14, 1951 in Johnston County, North Carolina. He departed this life on Thursday morning, January 25, 2018 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield, NC.He joined the Armed Services in December 30, 1976 and his separation date was May 24, 1989...

Leroy Bryant

Leroy Bryant

Jan 24, 2018

Mr. Leroy Bryant the son of the late William Percy Bryant and Myrtle Lois Bryant was born in Johnston County on April 25, 1947.He joined Oakey Grove Missionary Church at an early age. Mr. Bryant was employed at Dennis Block Plant in Albemarle NC. Then continued employment at General Metals in Pine Level, NC until his health declined.Leroy was a...

Mary Bellamy

Mary Bellamy

Jan 22, 2018

Mrs. Mary Louise Sanders Bellamy, the daughter of the late Louise and Colon Sanders, was born on March 17, 1928. She departed this life on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Liberty Commons Nursing Home in Benson, NC. She was a very sweet and loving lady, who lived with promise and expectation that for her to be absent from the body...

Serafin Lerma-Grados

Serafin Lerma-Grados

Jan 21, 2018

Mr. Lerma-Grados was born on September 5, 1934 and passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018.Mr. Lerma-Grados was a resident of 7736 Raleigh Rd. Benson, North Carolina at the time of passing.

Tommie D. Sanders

Tommie D. Sanders

Jan 19, 2018

"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." -2 Corinthians 5:8Tommie D. Sanders was one seven children born to the late Joe and Swanie Sanders on September 29, 1943. He departed this life on Friday January 19, 2018 also preceded him in death is his parents the...

Fannie Vinson Whitmere

Fannie Vinson Whitmere

Jan 15, 2018

Ms. Whitmere was born on February 18, 1943 and passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018.Ms. Whitmere was a resident of Wilson's Mills, North Carolina at the time of passing.

Savion Lavar Bass

Savion Lavar Bass

Jan 15, 2018

Visitation:Saturday, January 20 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sanders Funeral Home Chapel806 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577Edit this serviceFuneral Service:Sunday, January 21 12:30 PM New Generation Christian Church4423 Wilson Mill RdWilson Mills, NC 27593Interment:Sunday January 21 Selma Memorial GardensSelma, NC 27576

Silvia Valle-Navez

Silvia Valle-Navez

Jan 13, 2018

Ms. Valle-Navez was born on July 2, 1957 and passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018.Ms. Valle-Navez was a resident of 12815 Farm Ridge Rd., North Carolina at the time of passing.

Carlos Adrian Mejia Escamilla

Carlos Adrian Mejia Escamilla

Jan 8, 2018

Visitacion y servicioDomingo 14 de enero 3pm a 5 pmIglesia Vision Del Cordero1280 North Webb StreetSelma, NC 27576(919) 333-3634

Margaret Street

Margaret Street

Jan 8, 2018

Visitation:Saturday, January 13 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Howell Chapel Church214 E. Preston St.Selma, NC 27576Funeral Service:Saturday, January 13 1:00 PM Howell Chapel Church214 E. Preston St.Selma, NC 27576Interment:Saturday January 13 Sunset Smithfield, NC 27577

Courtnay Raynel Mclean Stewart

Courtnay Raynel Mclean Stewart

Jan 3, 2018

As it is written in Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break...