Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

Barbara Tomlinson Nichols

Barbara Tomlinson Nichols

Mar 3, 2025

Barbara Jean Nichols was born in Smithfield North Carolina on September 21, 1939 from the union of Percy Nichols and Georgianna Nichols. Barbara Jean was one of one the only child no siblings, however she grew up with cousin Charles “Nicky” Nichols who she considered her brother.

Barbara Jean, nicknamed “Buggy” graduated from Johnston County Training School in 1957 and shortly...

Kimberly Dawn Young Thompson

Kimberly Dawn Young Thompson

Mar 3, 2025

Kimberly Dawn Thompson, 60, of Spring Lake, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, in Smithfield, North Carolina.

 

Born on April 26, 1964, in Michigan to Joyce and Frederick, Kimberly dedicated herself to her education, beginning with her studies at Lake Orion High School. She later attended Fayetteville State University, where she earned her Master’s degree in Psychology in...

Ky'lah Monae Edwards

Ky'lah Monae Edwards

Feb 25, 2025

Obituary

On February 25th, 2025, our earth angel, Ky’Lah Monae Edwards completed her earthly assignment. From the day of her birth on May 22, 2007 she brought nothing but joy, happiness and unconditional love to her family and friends. From the very beginning there was always something a little unique and extra special about Ky’Lah. Her eyes were bright, warm, and...

Annie Marie Holder

Annie Marie Holder

Feb 17, 2025

Annie Marie Holder was born August 31, 1945, in Johnston County, NC to the union of the late John Henry Holder and Hannah Sanders Holder. Annie gained her wings on Monday, February 17, 2025.

Annie accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age and attended Johnston Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Clayton, North Carolina.

During much of her adult...

Lillian Delois Patterson Moore

Lillian Delois Patterson Moore

Feb 9, 2025

Lillian Delois Patterson Moore (78 years) was born on April 3, 1946, in Smithfield, NC to the late John David Patterson and the late Zelphia Youngblood Patterson. She was the third of five siblings. Lillian attended and graduated from Richard B. Harrison High School in Selma, NC, and took classes at the local community college. She was married for twenty-five...