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Matthew Smith Obituary

KINSTON - Tiffany Nicole Smith, 22, of 315 A Tiffany Street, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Matthew Eugene Smith who passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Funeral services for the two of them will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 16, 2012, from the chapel of Garner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Survivors include her mother, Angelia A. Chase and husband Kirby Eugene, of Kinston; her father, William D. Gourley Jr. of Hillsboro; her son, De'Shawn Rashad Blake Smith of the home; a sister, Jessica A. Gourley and fiancé Lewis West Jr., of Deep Run; her maternal grandparents, Ralph and Janice Faye Herring of La Grange; paternal grandparents, William D. Gourley Sr. of Franklinton and Barbara Terrell of Hillsboro; and special friends George Pinckney Jr., Andre Hill and John Washington. Arrangements are by Garner Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at kinston.com. (Paid obituary)

Published by Free Press from Nov. 14 to Nov. 17, 2012.
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R.I.P. Little Matthew...

erica bizzell

November 19, 2012

R.I.P. Little Matthew...

erica bizzell

November 19, 2012

May God bless and comfort you through this time of grieving and mourning. I pray for God to heal your hearts and minds.

erica bizzell

November 19, 2012

REST IN PEACE LITTLE ANGEL & MY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY.

ELLEN

November 17, 2012

Many do not know you but we feel the loss of an angel - I send you and family my prayers for peace Love from my heart to yours

Renee Christensen

November 16, 2012

We do not know each other but I was so touched by this accident in The Free Press. As a mother & grandmother myself I want you to know that my heart aches for you & your family. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Tiffany and her precious baby boy, Matthew. May God bless you and comfort you. May you find peace in knowing that I am praying for you during this most difficult time.

Nola Tyndall Buck

November 16, 2012

RIP BABY MATTHEW SMITH

Timiki Slade

November 16, 2012

I dont know you or your family but my heart was touched by the picture of the baby .Ipray that the Lord will surround you with His love and His peace and know that mother and child are in heaven holding on to the Saviour

shirley veilleux

November 15, 2012

Precious LiL Angel you will always be loved and missed by all

Dana Price

November 15, 2012

Little Angel In Heaven Sitting With God Bless you and Your Mommy.. Love Always Uncle Alan & Family <3

November 15, 2012

God has reclaimed two of his angels.. May you both Rest in Peace... and Prayers are going out to the surviving family members... May God Be with you

Rose Blake

November 15, 2012

Precious little angel in heaven. Rest in peace.

Barbara Riddle & family

November 15, 2012

sorry for your lost

November 15, 2012

sorry for your lost. tony glenn, close friend of shannon and family

November 15, 2012

Such a tragedy. May God wrap His arms around you and give you comfort during this difficult time for your family.

Angie Camargo

November 14, 2012

R.I.P Tiffany and baby Matthew.

Bryan & Karen Smith Nolen

November 14, 2012

Rip Baby Matthew.. May God take care of you & Mommy.. Love Always, Uncle Dusty & Aunt Brandy

November 14, 2012

God has another Angel.Rest in peace baby Matthew.

Pat Thompson

November 14, 2012

sorry i never got to meet u. i was with ur mom when she found out she was preg. with u. watch over every one.. tell ur mommy hi n we all miss && love her && u precious baby boy... love u mel...

Melanie Pope

November 14, 2012

r.i.p baby boy so sad i never got meet you, watch over your family...and kiss your mom and tell her hi for me <3

amanda johnson

November 14, 2012

God chose you to be his little angel may you rest in peace...

Carol Inmala

November 14, 2012

May you rest in peace sweet boy, you and mommy are missed and loved...

danielle brockman

November 14, 2012

So deeply sorry for the loss of both of them. God bless the whole family today and the days to come. In Jesus name I do pray Amen.

Candy Parker

November 14, 2012

lil angel may you R.I.P while your mommy holds you... where you both can watch ova ur big brother and guide him thru the paths of life! you will be missed but never forgotten! <3

michelle smith

November 14, 2012

R.I.P baby Matthew and Tiffany. Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.

Jennifer Evans-Leinaar

November 14, 2012

Kimberly Freeman

November 14, 2012

rip you and tiffany please watch over us all

bobbie tripp

November 14, 2012

Protect your Mommy Sweet Boy!!! Love Aunt Shannon &Family..

November 14, 2012

God has 2 Angels now,2We love you Baby Boy.. Aunt Shannon, Uncle Chris,Jeffrey,Tyler and Joshua

November 14, 2012

God has called 2 angels home. my heart breaks for all of you that ,you are having to go thru this terrible loss. Just know that they are not in pain anymore but are resting in the arms of God.LOVE & PRAYERS YOUR GREAT-AUNT LINDA

LINDA GOURLEY-UTLEY

November 14, 2012

R.I.P. Lil Man

Dee

November 14, 2012

stacy smith

November 14, 2012

Rip lil man keep watching over yor big brother

jennifer lewis

November 14, 2012

My Prayers go out to this Family,what a tragic accident.May God hold you in his loving arms during your time of grief,may the little boy remaing remember the love that his mother had for him.

Betty Grant

November 14, 2012

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