Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County

Jun 18, 2023

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OBITUARY   Mr. Donnie {Don} Clarence Strickland was born July 12, 1952, to the late Wille Melvin Strickland and Essie B. Wiggs Strickland. He departed his life on June 18, 2023, at his home. He was preceded in...

Jun 15, 2023

 

Nuestros pensamientos y oraciones van a la familia del Señor Tomas Mateo Estrella de 66 años quien residía en Selma, NC 27576. El señor Mateo Estrella falleció el dia 15 de junio del 2023. Por favor visite nuestra página  www.rlsandersfuneralhome.org para dejar sus condolencias.   Su cuerpo será velado: Sábado 17 de junio, 2023 De 6:00 pm a 10:00 pm Iglesia...

Jun 6, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Eugene Benton, who departed this world on June 6, 2023. He was 89 years old.   Eugene Benton was born on October 13, 1933, to the late Sam Anderson and Luvenia Benton. Eugene was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather grandfather, and friend. He was...

Jun 5, 2023

 

Nathaniel Boyd, Jr., affectionately known as “Mae Boyd”, of Chapel Hill, NC, departed this life on Monday, June 5, 2023, in hospice care after an extended illness. He was born in Washington, DC on October 17, 1961, to the late Carol Shuler Neals and the late Nathaniel Boyd, Sr. Nate grew up in Washington, DC, and attended the public...

Jun 3, 2023

 

Rachel Mae Barnes, daughter of the late Johnnie and Willie Mae Barnes entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Wake Med Hospital. She was born February 28, 1962, into a loving family that welcomed her as she was the youngest child. Her siblings affectionately called her “Tudor” and enjoyed their tight-knit sibling bond. Rachel loved people, especially...

May 31, 2023

Life Reflections:

 Taj Francisco Brown earned his wings on May 31, 202,3 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina at UNC Nash General Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Taj was born on April 23, 1973, in Durham, N.C. to Dorothy and the late Matthew “Bo” Brown.  

Taj graduated from Smithfield-Selma Sr. High School, where he played football throughout his high...

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Nuestros pensamientos y oraciones van a la familia de la señora Silvia Amador Gutiérrez de 59 años quien residia en Four Oaks, NC. La señora Amador Gutiérrez falleció el dia 30 de mayo del 2023. Por favor visite nuestra pagina. www.rlsandersfuneralhome.org para dejar sus condolencias.   Su cuerpo será velado: Jueves 1 de junio, 2023 De 7:00 pm a 10:00 pm Casa...

May 29, 2023

 

   Daniel Eric Cole was born November 12, 1980 at Johnston Memorial hospital in Smithfield to Beverly Cole Price. He lived with his mom, step dad Alan, two sisters Ashley and Brittany, and his step sister Kelly. Later in life he lived some with his grandparents Norvelle (Bunk), and Alice Cole to help them. He was a member of...

May 27, 2023

Darla Ann Judkins, 52, of Newton Grove, North Carolina, passed away on May 27, 2023, at Rex Hospital after suffering from cardiac arrest on Mother's Day. While the doctors were able to get her heart back, she never woke up. Darla was surrounded by her loved ones at the time of her passing.

 Darla was born March 2, 1971, to...

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May 22, 2023

 

Nuestros pensamientos y oraciones van a la familia de la señora Nidia Jaén De Mata de 72 años quien residía  en Smithfield, NC. La señora Jaen De Mata falleció el dia 22 de mayo del 2023. Por favor visite nuestra página. www.rlsandersfuneralhome.org para dejar sus condolencias.   Su cuerpo será velado: Sábado 10 de junio, 2023 De 8:30 pm a 11 am del día...

May 20, 2023

 

  Millard Ivey Smith was born to the late James Lester and Johnnie Belle High Smith on April 4, 1948, in Johnston County. He departed his life on May 20, 2023 at Pruitt Health of Raleigh.   Millard Ivey grew up in Johnston County. He was a proud member of White Rock AME Church in Micro, North Carolina. He...

May 18, 2023

May 17, 2023

Let my prayer come before thee: incline thine ear unto my cry-Psalms 88:2  Timothy Charles Holder was born June 18, 1968, in Johnston County to the late James Curtis Holder and Virginia Holder. He entered eternal rest on May 17, 2023, at UNC-Chapel Hill.

 Timothy attended Smithfield Selma Highschool. After school, he had employment at Flounders and RR Edward...

May 14, 2023

On Mother's Day, May 14, 2023, Margaret Lynn Wall completed her purpose on this earth and was called home at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC.  Margaret Lynn Wall, 81, was born to the late June Lynn and Mary Frances Royal Everette on April 25, 1942, in Johnston County, North Carolina.

 She attended Short Journey Elementary School and Johnston...

May 10, 2023

 

''Shirley Foye Faison''   Shirley Irene Foye Faison, 79, of Selma, transitioned peacefully on May 10, 2023. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Robert L. Faison of Selma, North Carolina; four daughters, Felicia Faison of Chesapeake, Virginia, Dr. Tamerill Faison of Hanover, Maryland, Jacqueline Faison and Sherry McFadgen (Chris) of Selma, North Carolina; eight grandchildren, Robert Iseah...