March 4, 2025, 71, Wilson — Joseph Edward “Eddie” Barnes, Jr., 71, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Born on April 19, 1953 in Wilson County, he was son to Jospeh Edward (JE) Barnes and Alma Dorothy Pittman Barnes. Eddie is survived by his mother; his daughter, Shannon Barnes Bruton and husband, Gray; his…… read more »
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Joseph Edward “Eddie” Barnes Jr
Ricky Allen Wells
February 27, 2025, 53, Kenly — Ricky Allen Wells, 53, passed away peacefully at Wayne UNC Health Care on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Born in Wayne County on September 3, 1971 to Linda Wade Wilson and the late William Melvin Wells. In addition to his father, Ricky is preceded in death by his daughter, Erika…… read more »
Sherry Lynn Barnes
February 19, 2025, 67, Kenly — With heavy hearts, we share the peaceful passing of our beloved Sherry Lynn Barnes on February 19, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on February 1, 1958, in Logan, WV, she was the cherished daughter of the late Mae and Edgar Campbell. From the very beginning, Sherry’s life…… read more »
Mary Alice Richardson
February 19, 2025, 88, Kenly — Mary Alice Richardson, 88, was welcomed with open arms into Heaven on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born in Florence, South Carolina on November 11, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Reese Campbell and Alberta Amerson Campbell. In addition to…… read more »
Charles Walter McLain
February 17, 2025, 84, Kenly — Charles Walter McLain, 84, was welcomed to life eternal on Monday, February 17, 2025 at his home with his wife and daughter by his side. Born on December 11, 1940 in White County, Indiana, he was son to the late Charles McLain and Myrtle Faye Snavley McLain. Charles graduated…… read more »
Jimmy Graham Johnson
February 16, 2025, 75, Kenly — Jimmy Graham Johnson, 75, of Kenly separated from this earthly body, in his home surrounded by his wife and daughters, into the loving arms of Jesus on February 16, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanford and Ruby Johnson; and brother, Frankie Brewer. Jimmy is survived…… read more »
Edward Jonas Hinton
February 4, 2025, 84, Micro — Edward Jonas Hinton, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born in Johnston County on December 24, 1940, he was son to the late Jonas Hinton and Ruth Daughtry Hinton. Ed was not just an ordinary man; he was a…… read more »
Margie Lee Barnes Bass
February 1, 2025, 85, Kenly — Margie Lee Barnes Bass, 85, peacefully passed away on Saturday February 1, 2025 at Smithfield Manor. Born in Wilson County on March 2, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Fletcher Lee Barnes and Alma Holland Barnes. In addition to her parents, Margie is preceded in death by…… read more »
Betty Jean Rose Hinnant
January 29, 2025, 89, Kenly — Betty Jean Rose Hinnant was born on September 8, 1935 during the time of the Great Depression in the United States. Her birth parents had several other children and the family was struggling. Betty was malnourished and very underdeveloped. The story goes that she was eating lead paint off…… read more »
Michael David Parrish
January 27, 2025, 62, Selma — Michael David Parrish, 62, of Selma, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, January 27, 2025. Mike spent many years working as a successful paint contractor. In his spare time, he enjoyed taking his boat out to fish and play. He loved bass fishing and…… read more »
