Smith Funeral Service & Crematory

03/18/2026

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03/18/2026

Grief is different for everyone, but one thing remains the same — no one should have to walk through it alone.

At Smith Funeral Service & Crematory, we are honored to support families as they gather to remember, comfort one another, and celebrate the lives of those they love.

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03/16/2026

Jason Willie Glisson, 45, of Pitt County, passed away on March 13, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Jason was born August 20, 1980, in Pitt County to the late Johnny Russell Glisson Sr. and Sue Coggins Glisson. Jason never met a stranger and loved talking to anyone w...

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03/16/2026

Christopher R. Babcock, 62, of Winterville, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2026. Born in Rochester, New York, Chris built a life defined by kindness, humor, and generosity.

Chris was employed by Coastal Beverage and was known by those around him as someone who would tr...

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03/16/2026

Winterville – Sandra McCrary Tripp, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at 11am in the Smith Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will follow in Ayden Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5-7pm at the funeral home...

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03/11/2026

Today is National Funeral Director & Mortician Recognition Day, and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible work of our funeral directors Justin, Jim, Carol, and Rhapsody.

Every day, they walk alongside families during some of the most difficult times in their lives, offering guidance, compassion, and support when it matters most.

We are thankful for their commitment to serving our community with dignity and care. Today we also extend our appreciation to funeral directors and morticians everywhere who devote their lives to helping families honor those they love.

03/11/2026

Services of remembrance provide a time for reflection, comfort, and faith.

We are honored to walk alongside families as they gather to celebrate the lives of those they love.

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03/11/2026

Greenville - Emelia Carolyn Spear (Emmy) was born straight into the arms of Jesus on March 6th at 11:47pm, weighing 2lbs 11.4oz. She is valued and deeply loved by her family and friends. Although her life here on Earth was short, her legacy will live on, and we will carry her in our hearts forever. ...

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03/11/2026

Kathy was born in Greenville, NC to parents Leonard Williams and Johnnie Olivia Dail. She was survived by her sons Adam and Robby Jones. Kathy also survived by her step son, Blake (Nicole) Shackelford. Kathy came from a large family that included her grandchildren, Michaela (Chase) Johnson, Megan (L...

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03/11/2026

Jackie Elks Moore, celebrated her 84th birthday in Heaven on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

A graveside service will be conducted Saturday at 11am in Pinewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8pm at Smith Funeral Service.

Jackie, daughter of the late Jim and T...

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03/09/2026

It was an honor to sponsor Gentiva Hospice’s annual remembrance service last week. I believe it was a blessing to all the families in attendance.

03/05/2026

Greenville - Joyce Marie Burgess, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 20, 2026, while in palliative care at ECU Health Medical Center. During the final week of her life, she was lovingly surrounded by her daughter, granddaughter, and sister.

Joyce was born on June 27, 1946, i...

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