Obituaries

James Charles Woodard, Jr.

Commander James Charles Woodard, Jr. died on February 4, 2026, in Raleigh, NC, at Rex Hospital. Born on January 28, 1943, Jim was educated at…

Hazel Lee Warren

Hazel Lee Warren, of Selma, passed away January 31, 2026. Ms. Warren was born February 8, 1969 in Johnston County to Fannie Warren and the…

Josephine Ballance Olive Jennette

Josephine (Jo) Ballance Olive Jennette, 92, passed away at Legacy at North Myrtle Beach, in Horry County, South Carolina on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She…

Helen Juanita Holmes

Benson, NC: Ms. Helen Juanita Holmes, age 85, of Beasley Road, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at her residence. A Graveside Memorial Service…

James Charles Godwin

Smithfield, NC: Mr. James Charles Godwin, age 52, of Short Journey Road passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Godwin was…

Elsie Munden McLamb

Coats, NC: Mrs. Elsie Munden McLamb, age 92 of Three Bridge Road entered into the arms of her Lord and Savoir on Saturday, February 7,…

Michael Ray Narron

Michael “Ray” Narron, 70, of Selma, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous…

Jackie Oberbauer

Newton Grove, NC: Ms. Jackie Morgan Oberbauer, age 77, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded…

Penny Hardee Dixon

Benson, NC: Mrs. Penny Dixon, age 87 of Cobb Road passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family.…

Brinda Carel Pearce

Brinda Carel Pearce, 78, of Smithfield, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Born September 30, 1947, she was the daughter of…

Ronnie Lynn Creech

Ronnie Lynn Creech, 68, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the SECU Hospice House. Born May 11, 1957, in Johnston…

Julius Wayne Hill

Clayton – Julius Wayne Hill, age 75, passed away at his home peacefully on Tuesday February 3, 2026. He was born in Johnston County on…