Obituaries in Selma, NC

James Henry Moore Jr. affectionately known as Blackie of Smithfield North Carolina passed away peacefully on Thursday January 29 2026 at the age of 94. Born August 30 1931 in Johnston County he was the son of the late James Henry Moore and Nancy Mumford Moore. James dedicated his professional life t...

Joseph Brandon Phelps age 43 passed away into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on January 17 2026. He was born in Smithfield North Carolina on February 7 1982 to Carrie Jackson Smith and Jose Phelps. Brandon was deeply loved by his family and he will be remembered for his sense of humor artist...

Jacqueline Jackie Wall Jones passed away on Thursday January 15 2026. Jackie was born September 2 1942 to Ernest and Annie Belle Rhodes Wall. After graduating from Smithfield High School Jackie attended Hardbargers Business College. Jackie married James R. Jones Jr. on January 19 1964. Jackie worked...

Sarah Kathleen Barbour Birdsong 71 of Smithfield North Carolina passed away peacefully on January 19 2026. Born on May 17 1954 in Smithfield she grew up with a deep connection to her community her heritage and the land that shaped generations of her family. The family will receive visitors at Parris...

Debra Icenhour Fivek age 69 passed away peacefully on January 15 2026 at Meadowview Assisted Living Smithfield NC. She had been in declining health for several years. Debbie was born August 12 1956 in Raleigh NC. She was a daughter of Parks Hal Icenhour and Florence McClellan Icenhour who predecease...

Smithfield Marie Ivey Ray age 89 passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday January 20 2026. She was born in Robeson County on April 15 1936 to the late Durham and Janie Britt Ivey. In addition to her father and mother she is also preceded in death by her husband David Maloy Ray a daughter Marie...

Gabriela Casas Medina age 55 passed away on Thursday January 15 2026 at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. Born on March 24 1970 in Mexico City Mexico Gabriela was the beloved daughter of Bartolo Casas Lara and Amelia Medina Rodia. She was a devoted member of St. Anns Catholic Church where she found...

Raymond Earl Lee 93 passed away on Sunday January 4 2026 at his home in Selma. Born September 25 1932 in Johnston County he was the son of the late Albert and Eula Mae Lee. In addition to his parents Earl was predeceased in death by his wife Linda Grace Norris Lee sisters Hazel Johnson Gaynelle McLa...

Ellis Hobert Morris age 95 passed quietly from this earthly life to be eternally with his King and Lord on the morning of Wednesday December 31 2025 at his home in Wilsons Mills. Born October 16 1930 in Jackson County NC he was the son of the late Samuel and Othia Woods Morris. He was preceded in d...

Roberta Lucille Eubanks Reed 91 passed away peacefully on Thursday January 1 2026 in Valdosta Georgia. Born March 31 1934 in Newport News Virginia she was the daughter of the late Maurice Bennie Eubanks and Lucille Verell Eubanks. In addition to her parents Roberta was preceded in death by her husba...

Catina Ann Mansell age 52 passed away on Saturday December 27 2025 at Wake Med in Raleigh. Born on February 16 1973 in Wake County she was the daughter of Kathy Dabbs and the late James Douglas Mansell Sr. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her grandmother Sara Elizabeth Wall and...

Martha Yvonne Lane 80 of Smithfield passed away peacefully on Monday December 22 2025 at the SECU Hospice House. Born May 19 1945 she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel Ruffin Tingen and Sadie Thigpen Tingen. In addition to her parents Martha is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Lane and ...