Ms. Ruth Hazel Bunch

Ms. Ruth Hazel Bunch, age 87 was born February 15, 1939, in Johnston County, NC.  Ruth was the daughter of the late Roosevelt and Pearl Sanders. She transitioned on Wednesday September 9, 2026, at her residence surrounded by the love of her family.

Ruth attended and graduated from Johnston County Training School in 1958. Ruth worked in the Johnston County School System and also performed duties as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She joined Wesley Chapel at an early age, later joining Mt. Zion Church of Deliverance, where she remained until her death.

She was preceded in death by her parents Roosevelt and Pearl Sanders, daughter Sharon Barbour, and brother Roosevelt Sanders Jr. Ruth leaves to mourn her passing her daughter, Shelby Sanders (Rodney), grandson, Derron Barbour, granddaughter Alana Williams, sister, Rebecca McCoy, brother Robert Sanders (Ella) and sister-n-law Louise Sanders.

The family would like to ask everyone to please give them privacy at this time as they mourn the loss of their loved one. Due to house repairs, we aren't having visitors, but you may bring food, other goods, or any acts of kindness are welcomed. Call/text first please!

Visitation: Monday September 14, 2026, from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at the Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel 302 S. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC 27577.

Funeral Arrangements: Tuesday September 15, 2026, at 11:00am Mt. Zion Church of Deliverance 908 South Ave. Smithfield, NC 27577. Open viewing from 10:00am until 11:00am.

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First Name: Gwen
Last Name: Mckeithan
Email: gwenjean60@gmail.com
Phone: 9197718421
Family or Deceased Name: Hazel Bunch
Message: My condolences to Shelby and the family. May God continue to strengthen you with his loving care.
I love Aunt Hazel, she will be greatly miss.

First Name: Lakesha
Last Name: Turner Sanders
Email: cavaparkerd20@gmail.com
Phone: 7329770310
Family or Deceased Name: N/A
Message: Hello writing for my husband…Arthur Sanders (NJ) believe he is related to you by his grandfather John Sanders.

First Name: Pearl
Last Name: Sanders
Email: pearlsanders1955@gmail.com
Phone: 9193492932
Family or Deceased Name: To the Bunch family
Message: Sending our condolences to the Bunch family. We are saddened to hear of the passing our beloved cousin Hazel. She was a sweet person. She will be deeply missed. Last time we saw her was at our mother's house helping her celebrate her Birthday. Take your rest cousin Hazel. We love you.But God loves you best.

First Name: Lenora
Last Name: Morris
Email: morrislenora@aol.com
Phone: 9198036042
Family or Deceased Name: Ruth Hazel Bunch
Message: My Condolences to the Bunch family, may Ms. Ruth Hazel Bunch Rest In Heavenly Paradise

First Name: Fay
Last Name Gaddis
Email Fayggaddis@gail.com
Phone 7049048571
Family or Deceased Name Ms. Ruth Bunch
Message It is with my deepest sympathy to one of my best friends Shelby & Rodney Sanders and to my god daughter Alana who feels a great loss today. your mother and grandmother will be greatly missed by you and those who loved her. She has received her wings and God has called her home. So today we celebrate her. love you'll

First Name: Crystal
Last Name: Stewart
Email: crystalstewartontay5@gmail.com
Phone: 9197133028
Family or Deceased Name: Family of Ruth Bunch
Message: I am so sorry for the loss of Ms Ruth bunch. I love Ms Ruth Bunch and Shannon Barber I went to the day program with them in Clayton Nc and I am sending the family my love and Keith keep your head up love yall