July 24, 2024, 79, Kenly — Kelly Jeannette Littleton, 79, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Wilson County on January 15, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Henry Ferrell and Eva Collier Ferrell. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 26, 2024, from…… read more »
July 20, 2024, 63, Kenly — William “Billy” Raper, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Born in Wilson County on September 9, 1960, he was the son of the late Reuben Raper and Lucille Tedder Raper. In addition to his parents, Billy is preceded in death by his aunts, Dolly Teal, and…… read more »
July 12, 2024, 71, Selma — Bonnie Kay House, 71, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh. Born on November 27, 1952, in Wilson County, she was the daughter of the late Eddie House and Gladys Raper House. Bonnie Kay House will be remembered for her vibrant spirit and unwavering…… read more »
June 24, 2024, 72, Wilson — Rebecca “Becky” Boyette Staps, 72, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at her home with her loving family by her side. A native of Johnston County, she was born on January 16, 1952, to the late Ernest Boyette and Helen Creech Boyette. Becky is survived by her daughter,…… read more »
June 23, 2024, 96, Selma — Mary Elizabeth Watkins Jackson, 96, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024. Born and raised in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Elisha Watkins and Celeste Minshew Watkins. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Jackson; son, Mickey Jackson;…… read more »
June 21, 2024, 53, Kenly — Carrie Ann Hogue, 53, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. Carrie was born November 5, 1970, in Geneva, New York to Donald Bailey and Jeannie (Pane) Washburn. Carrie worked as a certified nursing assistant and for the United States Postal Service before becoming a stay-at-home mom. Carrie’s strong…… read more »
June 19, 2024, 86, Kenly — Rebecca Jean Boykin Edwards, 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Johnston County on September 17, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Ashley Boykin and Gladys Johnson Boykin. In addition to her parents, Jean is preceded…… read more »
June 17, 2024, 59, Goldsboro — Kim Douglas Willoughby, 59, owner and operator of Jarman’s Seafood in Goldsboro, passed away at his home on Monday, June 17, 2024. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late Douglas Willoughby and Margaret Creech Willoughby. In addition to his parents, Kim was preceded in death…… read more »
June 12, 2024, 84, Kenly — Robert Steven Boshart “Steve” passed away on June 12th, 2024 at The Service League of Greenville’s Hospice House after a brief illness. Steve was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on June 8th, 1940, and is survived by his loving wife Bonnie Ann Boshart and his Doberman Pinchers Abbi…… read more »
June 11, 2024, 75, Kenly — Dennis Earl Barnes, 75, passed away at Wake Med in Raleigh on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Born in Wilson County on October 12, 1948, he was the son of the late Bayard Barnes and Myrtle Ferrell Barnes. Dennis is survived by his son, Brian Barnes, and his brothers, Kenneth…… read more »
