December 2, 2021, 76, Smithfield – William Rayford Hartley (W.R.), 76, of Smithfield, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at his home. W.R. was born in Johnston County on September 30, 1945 to the late Raymond Perry Hartley and Leacy Oliver Hartley. W.R. is survived by his wife, Edith Elaine Boykin Hartley; his…… read more »