April 1, 2025, 78, Lucama — Roland “RJ” Jonathan Bass, 78, passed away on April 1, 2025 at UNC Chapel Hill. Born in Wilson County on November 25, 1946, he was the son of the late Irma Jesse Bass and Annie Lee Capps Bass. RJ was a man who found joy in the simple pleasures…… read more »
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Roland “RJ” Jonathan Bass
Macy Leanna Barbee
March 29, 2025, 31, Kenly — Macy Leanna Barbee, 31, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Born in Wilson County on May 19, 1993, she was the daughter of Tammy Lynn Barbee. Macy was preceded in death by her grandpa, James Barbee. Macy is survived by her mother, Tammy Lynn Barbee (Chad Keen); sister,…… read more »
Dennie Ray Bridgers
March 27, 2025, 69, Kenly — Dennie Ray Bridgers, 69, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Duke University Hospital in Durham. Born on June 10, 1955 in Johnston County, he was son to the late Robert Bridgers and Edna Woodard Bridgers. Dennie is survived by his sisters, Ann Bridgers-Ellinger and husband, Gary, and…… read more »
Carol Vick Tedder
March 25, 2025, 84, Lucama — Carol Vick Tedder, 84, of Lucama went to her heavenly home and was reunited with her beloved husband, on March 25, 2025 at Wilson Pines. Carol was born on September 28, 1940. She was the daughter of Selby and Naomi Vick. She married the love of her life and…… read more »
Thomas Jerry Bizzell
March 17, 2025, 71, Kenly — Thomas Jerry Bizzell, 71, of Kenly, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born on December 29, 1953, in Wayne County, Jerry was the son of the late Thomas Sandy Bizzell and Hazel Peedin Bizzell. He lived a full life,…… read more »
Joseph Edward “Eddie” Barnes Jr
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 »
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 »
