Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Smithfield, nc & Johnston County
Betty Lee Starling Nunn
Mar 9, 2026
Betty Starling Nunn
September 20, 1939 – March 9, 2026Betty Starling Nunn, 86, passed away on March 9, 2026. Born on September 20, 1939, Betty lived a long life shaped by her resilience and direct way of seeing the world. She was the daughter of the late Troy Andrew Starling and Rosalie Worley Starling and was preceded in death by her...
Ernest Todd Thompson
Mar 9, 2026
THE LASTING LEGACY “Well done, good and faithful servant.
”
Ernest Todd Thompson, lovingly known as Todd, was born March 19, 1965,
in Queens, New York, to Ernest Roy and Shirley Deloise Thompson. From
an early age, Todd was raised in a Christian, faith filled home where the
values of faith, love, service, and prayer were instilled in him.
As a child, Todd attended Gospel Temple...
Otis Jikeam Giles
Mar 6, 2026
Otis Jikeam Giles was born on May 21, 1989 and departed
his life on March 6, 2026. He was born to Otis Giles, Jr.
and Lora Ward Giles on Benson, NC
Otis (OJ) was preceeded in death by his father
Otis Giles, Jr.
Otis (OJ) was known for his many nicknames: OJ, Orange
Juicem Juice Man - some even called him Curly. He grew
up on 701...
Jenny Mabel Colon-Rodriguez
Feb 21, 2026
On September 21, 1989, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Jenny Mabel Colón Rodriguez was born. She immigrated to the United States as a teenager and graduated from Smithfield-Selma Senior High School with the Class of 2009. As time went on, Jenny made her home in Clinton, North Carolina, where she worked at Smithfield. Jenny was a skilled soccer player who...
Isaiah Deandre Pulley
Feb 20, 2026
Isaiah Pulley, age 18, was born on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. On Friday, February 20, 2026, he entered eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, big dreams, and more than a few perfectly timed sarcastic comments.Isaiah was a senior at Willow Springs High School, where he was known for his intelligence, sharp wit, and the kind of humor...
Harold Earl Williams
Feb 19, 2026
The Obituary
Harold Earl Williams, son of the late Henry June Williams and Margaret McClamb was born on March 29, 1945 in Johnston County. He departed this life on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Harold attended middle school at Short Journey and graduated from Cooper High School. Harold did a tour in Vietnam while in the United States Army. He served honorably in...
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