Obituaries in Kenly, NC

Michael Brady Simpson, 73, passed away at his home on January 6, 2026. Born in Rockingham County, he was the son of the late Haywood and Allene Nance Simpson.In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his son, Michael Brady Simpson, Jr.; and brothers, Lee Simpson, Donnie Simpson, and ...

Lena Grey Durham Pope, 89, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born on June 9, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Richard Jasper Durham and Laura Crocker Durham.In addition to her parents, Lena Grey was preceded in death by her daughter, Susie Oldham...

Linda Smith Vick, 82, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Born in Johnston County on March 2, 1943, she was the daughter of the late George Henry Smith and Elgie Naomi Radford Smith. To her family, she was simply and lovingly known as Mom and Nanny—the heart, foundation, and ste...

Bobby Franks Bass, 87, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at UNC Rex Healthcare. Born in Johnston County on June 22, 1938, he was the son of the late James Harvey Bass and Sadie Clara Sullivan Bass.In addition to his parents, Bobby is preceded in death by his sister, Martha Lynn Bass Davis.Bob...

Ann Lorrain Jones Davis, 89, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Johnston UNC Healthcare in Smithfield. Born in Johnston County on July 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Dock Jones and Launa Phillips Jones.In addition to her parents, Lorrain is preceded in death by her husband, Garlan...

Joseph Junior Woodard, 92, passed away at his home on Friday, November 21, 2025. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late, Joseph Gibson Woodard and Nettie Bailey Woodard.In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Hopkins.Joe is survived by his loving wife,...

Linda Horne Rogers, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in the presence of her loving family. Born in Johnston County on September 21, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Percy Barden Horne and Arthie Mae Horne.In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her hu...

Johnny Mack Johnson, 84, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Born in Wilson County, he was the son of the late Ransom Johnson and Eva Mae Cooper Johnson.In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Ray Johnson; brother, “Wild Bill” Johnson; and sister...

Harvey Clinton Holland, Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving wife and children. Harvey was born on May 26, 1947 in Weehawken, NJ to Alice and Harvey Holland, Sr. He spent his childhood on the family farm in Kenly with his four sisters, Judy, Nancy, Joan...

Kenly- Elsie Rae Boykin, 91, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. Born on November 1, 1933 in Wilson County, she was daughter to the late Julian Spence and Mary Rose Spence.Elsie treasured every moment spent with her family. Whether sharing stories, celebrating milestones and holidays, or simply ...

Smithfield-Donna Little Perdue, 66, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at WakeMed Hospital. Born in Johnston County on February, 19, 1959, she was daughter to the late Simon Ross Little, Sr. and Lura Ann Stephenson Little.Donna loved and had an appreciation for the simple things in life. She...

George Patrick “Pat” Foster, 86, passed away at Springbrook Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Clayton on December 9, 2025. Born in Johnston County on October 24, 1939, he was the son of the late George Foster and Grace Rose Foster.In addition to his parents, Pat is preceded in death by his son-...