Obituaries in Selma, NC

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...

James Larry Barbee age 71 passed away on February 10 2026 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield NC surrounded by his loving family. Born January 11 1955 in Johnston County he was the son of the late James Edward and Doris Willoughby Barbee. Larry was a devoted member of Pine Level Pentecostal Holi...

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 yearlong battle with cancer. Ray was born on June 23 1955 in Smithfield North Carolina. He grew up simple helping his family farm and learning important ...

Born on January 28 1943 Jim was educated at Selma School before continuing his studies at The Citadel and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. At the age of twelve he delivered the NO all over Selma on his bicycle and continued a life of structured responsibility until his death. Jim ser...

Jack LeRoy Shannon 85 of FuquayVarina NC passed away peacefully at his home. He was born on December 11 1940 in Webster County Nebraska to the late Oral Gene Shannon and Esther Scharff Shannon. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Sharon Shannon. Jack is survived b...

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 the late Paul and Mozelle Johnson. Brinda dedicated her professional life to caring for others working as a lab technician for more than three decades. She spent 12...