September 25, 2024, 84, Kenly — Luther H. Peacock, a dedicated master shipbuilder and family man, passed away on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, at the age of 84, just two days shy of his 85th birthday. Born in Wilson County to Alvin and Lela Peacock, Luther grew up in Kenly, North Carolina, where he attended…… read more »
September 15, 2024, 90, Kenly — Geraldine Barnes Hayes, 90, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born on April 3, 1934 in Wilson County, she was daughter to the late Eli Barnes and Callie Scott Barnes. Geraldine is survived by her sons, Gary Thomas Hayes and wife,…… read more »
September 11, 2024, 83, Kenly — Edith Jeanette Pollock Morgan, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Johnston County on August 2, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Wright Pollock and Junnie Mae Edwards Pollock In addition to her parents, Jeanette is preceded in…… read more »
September 7, 2024, 91, Middlesex — Bruce Narron, 91, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born on April 14, 1933, in Johnston County, he was the son of the late Willard Narron and Annie Bailey Narron. Bruce was a member of New Jerusalem Free Will Baptist Church.…… read more »
September 5, 2024, 89, Bath — Jesse Earl Lucas, 89, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital. Born in Wilson County on October 15, 1934, he was the son of the late William Arthur and Addie Nichols Lucas. In addition to his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by his…… read more »
September 3, 2024, 67, Kenly — Robert Exum Scott Jr, fondly known as Robbie, aged 67, passed away on September 3, 2024, in Kenly, NC, the same town where he was born on July 30, 1957. Robbie was known for his kind, gentle spirit, and deep faith in God. He devoted much of his life…… read more »
August 26, 2024, 80, Kenly — Jerry Crumpler Jr, a lifelong resident of Kenly, passed peacefully at his home on Monday, August 26th. He was 80. He was the son of the late Jerry F. Crumpler and Neppie Godwin Crumpler Jones. Mr. Crumpler farmed for many years and was well-known throughout the agricultural community. He…… read more »
August 14, 2024, 61, Kenly — Eugene Darryl Edwards, 61, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Sumter, SC on December 10, 1962, he was the son of the late William Edwards and Gail Lamb Edwards. Darryl is survived by his wife of over 40…… read more »
August 12, 2024, 63, Kenly — Jeffrey Keith Hooks, 63, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at UNC Johnston Healthcare in Smithfield. Born in Wilson County on February 18, 1961, he was the son of Jimmy and Cindy Hooks. In addition to his parents, Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Sheila Hooks; children,…… read more »
August 5, 2024, 88, Kenly — Jesse Oris Boykin, 88, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at his home. Born in Wilson County on July 1, 1936, he was the son of the late Clovis Boykin, Sr., and Lois Godwin. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 11, 2024, from 2:00 until 3:00…… read more »
