November 5, 2024, 84, Kenly — Albert Edward La Maye, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania on April 6, 1940, he was the son of the late Grant La Maye Sr. and Jennie Long La Maye. In addition to his parents, Albert is preceded in…… read more »
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Albert Edward La Maye, Sr.
Robert “Bob” Thomas Hare
October 28, 2024, 71, Middlesex — Robert “Bob” Thomas Hare, 71, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at his home. A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Kenly Funeral Service with Pastor David List officiating. The family will receive friends…… read more »
Teresa Ann Hales Brantley
October 21, 2024, 56, Kenly — Teresa Ann Hales Brantley, 56, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 21, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Johnston County on January 20, 1968, she was the daughter of the late Lynwood Hales, Sr. and Annie Price Hales. In addition to her parents, Teresa was…… read more »
Rose (Nuse) Edwards Peele
October 7, 2024, 90, Selma — Rose (Nuse) Edwards Peele, 90, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Smithfield Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on June 15, 1934 in Johnston County, she was daughter to the late Joseph S. Edwards and Lois Rowe Edwards. Rose was a member of Micro OFWB Church, where…… read more »
Evan Briscoe Balazsi
October 4, 2024, 70, Kenly — Evan Briscoe Balazsi, 70, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born in Johnston County on January 30, 1954, he was the son of Joseph Balazsi and Edith Briscoe Balazsi. Evan was a member at Smithfield First PH Church, where his spirit…… read more »
William Thad Deans
September 30, 2024, 92, Raleigh — William Thad Deans, 92, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Avendelle Assisted Living in Garner. Born on November 9, 1931, in Wilson County, he was the son of the late Claude Deans and Emma Joyner Deans. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from…… read more »
Paul Irwin Creech
September 26, 2024, 60, Vanceboro — Paul Irwin Creech, 60, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Born in Wilson County on July 30, 1964, he was the son of Mack Irwin Creech and Bonnie Faye Barnes Creech. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at…… read more »
Lillian May Taylor
September 25, 2024, 82, Kenly — Lillian May Taylor, 82, was received into the presence of her Lord in the early morning of Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Lillian was born in Wake County to the late Jack and Lucille May on April 2, 1942. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…… read more »
Luther H. Peacock
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 »
Geraldine Barnes Hayes
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 »
