January 20, 2025, 83, Kenly — Shelby Jean Langston, 83, passed away on January 20, 2025 at Wilson Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Johnston County on May 17, 1940, she was daughter to the late James Albert Barbee and Audrey Lee Pate Barbee. Jean was an avid reader and spent countless hours reading books…… read more »
January 16, 2025, 49, Kenly — Dana Smith Sinquefield, 49, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Born in Wilson County on May 16, 1975, she was the daughter of Eddie Ballard Smith, Sr., and Mary Lou Nixon Bailey. Dana is survived by her husband, Ben Sinquefield; children, Megan Rivera and wife,…… read more »
January 15, 2025, 60, Kenly — Diane Bryant Rouse, 60, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Born in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, she was the daughter of Robert Bryant and the late Joyce Bryant. Diane is survived by her husband, Ed Rouse; children, Bobby Webber, Amanda Lynn Webber, and Christopher Rouse; granddaughter,…… read more »
January 13, 2025, 94, Kenly — Alfred Ray Bass, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Smithfield Manor. Born in Johnston County on January 26, 1930, he was the son of the late Thomas Gavin Bass and Nannie Barbee Bass Bridgers. In addition to his parents, Alfred was preceded in death by…… read more »
January 9, 2025, 68, Lucama — Mary Reno Domalewski, 68, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Germany on April 16, 1956, she was the daughter to the late Ralph Reno and Lois Hense Reno. Mary’s life was a tapestry woven with simple yet deeply…… read more »
January 6, 2025, 74, Kenly — Henry Carson “HC” Ford, Jr was born in Wilson, NC on September 19, 1950, and passed away on January 6, 2025 in Fayetteville, NC. He graduated from Pine Forest High School in 1968 and briefly served in the US Army. He worked for Winn Dixie as a department manager…… read more »
December 31, 2024, 65, Kenly — Billy Gray Luper, 65, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville. Born in Johnston County on March 9, 1959, he was the son of the late William Luper and Marjorie Phillips Luper. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by…… read more »
December 29, 2024, 92, Kenly — Jack Barden Durham, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born in Johnston County on April 22, 1932, he was the son of the late Richard Jasper Durham and Laura Crocker Durham. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded…… read more »
December 27, 2024, 86, Kenly — Cecil Ray Lane, 86, answered the Lord’s call and entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 27, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. Cecil was born in Wilson County to the late Doc and Louetta Lane on May 29, 1938. In addition to his parents, he was preceded…… read more »
December 13, 2024, 87, Newton Grove — Frances Shirley Langley Vick, 87, passed away in Newton Grove on Friday, December 13, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Johnston County on February 26, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Harold Langley, Sr., and Glady’s Pope Langley. In addition to her parents, Shirley is…… read more »
