Obituaries in Selma, NC

Roger Louis Edwards 77 of Selma passed away on Thursday February 19 2026 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Born June 9 1948 in Smithfield he was the son of the late Louis and Gertrude Edwards. Roger was a man of faith love and deep passion for the things he enjoyed. He chose to spend his life in th...

Ron Elmore 69 passed away on February 20 2026 leaving behind a legacy of faith and joy. A life that touched countless hearts. Yet his life was not without sorrow. Like his Savior he was acquainted with grief and learned obedience through what he suffered. He walked faithfully trusting the Lord in jo...

Brenda Powell Peedin was born on August 6 1943 and passed away on Monday February 16 2026. She is preceded in death by her mother Daphne Smith brothers Wilbur Powell and Luther Powell Jr. A celebration of life will be held on Friday February 20 2026 at 300 PM in the chapel of Parrish Funeral Home. B...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the unexpected passing of Robert Ernest Kendall Jr. on February 6 2026. Born July 20 1946 in Akron Ohio to Marilyn June Hackett Kendall Fairbanks Carman and Robert Ernest Kendall Sr. Robert was a proud graduate of John R. Buchtel High School clas...

Born on August 26 1949 to the late Christopher Columbus Weaver and Daisy Pearl Grice Weaver Russell was also preceded in death by his brothers Leon Christopher Weaver Jasper Talton Weaver and Paul Roosevelt Weaver his sisters Lillian Liles Melba Little Nettie Lou Wainwright and Mina Gray Tarkington....

Nola Green Olive age 95 passed away Wednesday February 11 2026 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born September 10 1930 in Johnston County she was a daughter of the late Elton Young and Bertha Parrish Green. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard F. Olive sons James Eli Olive Sam Ol...

Willie Earl Arthur 89 passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 10 2026 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born September 21 1936 in Lynchburg Virginia he was the son of the late Royal and Mabel Arthur. In addition to his parents Willie was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters. Will...

James Douglas Doug Brown age 67 went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday evening February 10 2026 at his home in Oriental. Born May 18 1958 in Johnston County he was a son of Hilda Capps Brown of Smithfield and the late James Everette Brown. Doug was an avid hunter and fisherman who found gre...

Girard Joseph Jerry Bonk 75 was taken to his heavenly home on January 24 2026 in Four Oaks North Carolina. Born on October 16 1950 in Pennsylvania Jerry lived a life marked by service dedication and quiet generosity. A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy Jerry carried the values of commitment and reliabi...

Smithfield Barbara Ann Johnson age 80 passed away Wednesday February 11 2026 at her son and daughter in laws home in Wake Forest. She was born in Johnston County on February 5 1946. In addition to her father and mother she is also preceded in death by a son Michael Johnson The family will receive v...

John Wayne Hinnant 76 of Kenly NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday February 9 2026 following a long illness. He was born on December 1 1949 in Johnston County to the late Erie Everett and Gladys Creech Hinnant. John is survived by his wife Gloria Crocker Hinnant his son and daughterinlaw Everette ...

Born January 8 1955 in Johnston County Ronald was the son of Louise Starling Barnes and the late Randall Runt Barnes. He was a 1973 graduate of Smithfield Selma High School and went on to earn a Masters Degree from UNC Charlotte. Ronald devoted his career to education and was known for being relatab...