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Ms. Lillie Bell Platt Taylor 75 of 1000 Doctors Drive Kinston NC peacefully closed her eyes into the joys of the Lord Tuesday morning May 12 2026 in ECU Health Care Hospital in Greenville NC. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of Love Dignity and Care are being rendered by AlbrittonCarraway Funeral Home.
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Ms. Georgia Mae Holloway Greenfield 88 of 2096 Browntown Road Snow Hill NC closed her eyes into eternal rest on Monday morning May 18 2026 at Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kinston NC. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of Love Dignity and Care are being rendered by AlbrittonCarraway Funeral Home.
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A visitation will be held from 68 on Saturday May 16 at Pink Hill Funeral Home. He will be buried in Guatemala Vilmar Honer Escalante Mazariegos de 32 aos falleci el domingo 10 de mayo de 2026. Se llevar a cabo una visita de 6 a 8 el sabado 16 de mayo en Pink Hill Funeral Home. Ser sepultado en Guatemala.
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Ann Howard Herring 88 passed away on Sunday May 17 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Herring her parents Lou Belle and Herbert Howard brothers Elwood Bud Leroy and Larry Howard sisters Bessie Mervin and Evaline Howard. Ann is survived by her son Joey Herring and wife Jenny daughter Connie Lou Lanier and husband Keith grandchildren Bryan Herring Mary Ann Murphy and husband Bradley Kayla Eugenia Moody and husband Jon greatgrandchildren Bentley Murphy Kendall Murphy and Cam Moody sisters Jean Outlaw Trula Meadows Faye Davis Joan Bradshaw and sisterinlaw Billie Fay Howard and many loving nieces and nephews. Ann was a dedicated and loving wife to her husband Eugene. She served on the Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation Board for 25 years and was a faithful blood donor to the American Red Cross.. She was a loyal member of Albertson Missionary Baptist Church and a…
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Donald Drew HumphreyAugust 4, 1948 – May 12, 2026Kinston-Donald Drew Humphrey, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at the family home. He leaves behind his wife Jan Spence Humphrey of 53 years, his daughters Farrah Humphrey, Heather Carson (Mark) and Hermia Grimes (Chad); his sister Emma Lou Smith; brothers-in-law Herman Spence III (Marilyn) and Scott Spence (Michele) and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents Oscar “Jake” Humphrey Jr and Marie Farmer Humphrey; Kenton Craig Smith (brother-in-law); Herman Spence Jr and Louise Mewborn Spence (father-in-law and mother-in-law).Born in Kinston and raised in Deep Run, he grew up on the family farm and loved sports such as basketball, baseball and fishing. He graduated from South Lenoir High and later received his Associate of Arts in Agriculture from Lenoir Community College.After graduation, he married the love of his life Jan Humphrey and raised three daughters…
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Pauline Margurite McClellandSeptember 5, 1945 – May 14, 2026LaGrange-Pauline Margurite McClelland 80, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at UNC Lenoir Health. Pauline was born in Baltimore, Maryland to late Charles Francis Berger and the late Margaret Lula Berger on September 5, 1945. She was preceded in death by her husband George E. McClelland.No Formal Services will be held.Pauline is survived by her cousin, Sharon Crumbacker, two nieces, Cathy Matz and husband Chris and Dottie Crumbacker.Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange.
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Diane Tyndall HillNovember 19, 1946 – May 14, 2026Diane Tyndall Hill, of La Grange, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Magnolia Cottages on May 14, 2026. She was born on November 19, 1946, in Nash County. Diane dedicated more than 40 years of service to Lenoir Community College where she worked in the registrar’s office and was known for her kindness, dedication, and strong work ethic.She found joy in life’s simple blessings: cheering on Tarheel Basketball, tending to her garden and carefully caring for her beloved azaleas, and serving faithfully at Wheat Swamp Christian Church as the Historian. She especially enjoyed participating in the church’s annual pepper relish canning, Harvest Festival, and Homecoming planning. Above all else, Diane’s greatest happiness came from time spent with her daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the many friends she dearly loved.Diane shared 60 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, J.P. Hill. Together,…
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Judy Kay BowenJuly 11, 1944 – May 5, 2026Kinston-Kind and loving Judy Kay Bowen, resident at Caswell Center, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. She was the daughter of William W. Bowen and Marion T. Bowen of Durham, North Carolina who preceded her in death.Judy’s legal guardian and family would like to thank all the staff at Caswell for the wonderful care and love they gave Judy over the years she resided there. Judy loved the staff and thought of them as family. We would also like to thank Mrs. Carrie Dudley (Judy’s “Beautiful”) for going above and beyond the call of duty when Judy wanted or needed her.Judy’s guardian, Sue Davenport, would also like to thank her husband, Wade, for his love, help, and patience with Judy.A memorial service to honor Judy’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 in the Caswell Center…
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Mildren Ann Gibson Jenkins passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday May12 2026. Mildred was a loving devoted wife mother daughter sister and friend who dedicated her life to her family. She was the familys angel on earth and a devoted Christian all her life dedicated to her church and church family. Her husband children and grandchildren were her proudest accomplishments. Her kindness was given freely to all who knew her she never judged and always forgave. Mildred was beautiful inside and out with the heart and faith of an angel. She loved reading her Bible and singing Gods praises and will be enjoying eternity with him and all her family in Heavan. Mildred is survived by her daughter Katina Tina Chapman of the home Granddaughters Katelyn Chapman Marrisa and husband Lavon Nobles Sammia Mia Chapman and greatgranddaughter Sage Chapman her sister Helen Gibson Jones…
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Leonard Glenn Adams Sr. 93 of Kinston passed away on Saturday May 16 2026 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Leonard was faithful to his family and friends. He was a member at Glenn Raven Church where he served as a Deacon and was a Sunday school teacher. Then later he became a member of First Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory daughter Felicia Adams Haas and husband Rick of Kinston son Leonard Glenn Adams Jr. and wife Melissa of Ridgeway SC Travis Adams and wife Melissa of Cove City grandchildren Megan McLawhorn and husband Billy Zachary Haas Leonard Trey Glenn Adams III Lillian Sharp and husband Spencer Joel Adams Tyler Adams and wife Marilyn Brittany Wilson Rylee Adams great grandchildren Trevor Wesley J.J. Pelland Elliot Gabriel Lelayna brother Robert Adams and wife Marie sisterinlaw Linda Woody and husband Gene. Visitation will be at 100 pm to 200 pm with…
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She is preceded in death by her husband Edward Sessoms mother Naomi Grant father Leon Wilkins brothers Leon and David. Left to cherish her memory is her daughters Terry Jaye Allen Tonya S. Adams Waylon son Steve Windham Vickie grandchildren Mandi Jessy Nicki Jewel Zack Ty Katelynn Isabella great grandchildren Michael Jaye Penelope Aiden Josh Scarlett Arlo Silas Anna sisters Shirley and Linda.
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Ricky Lynn Boyette 57 of Dover passed away Thursday May 14 2026 at his home. Ricky was always the life of the party. He was an avid drag racer and he loved his fellow racers. He was a fuel truck driver for the Lenoir County school system. Ricky was a loving husband father and grandfather and he will be missed dearly. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Rebecca Boyette of the home daughter Lauren Willis of Ayden sons Aaron Boyette of Turkey Dustin Dudley and wife Hannah of Turkey Matthew Willis and wife Rachel of Ayden grandchildren Amelia Boyette Clayton Dudley Karleigh Dudley Braxtun Hatcher. Visitation will be held from 600 p.m. to 800 p.m. Tuesday May 19 2026 at Garner Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 100 p.m. Wednesday May 20 2026 at Garner Funeral Home with Pastor Danny French officiating. Buril will be held…
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Annette Cheshire Strain, 77, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. Born on September 25, 1948, in Lumberton, Annette spent most of her life in Kinston, where she lovingly raised her family and built a life centered around devotion, strength, and unwavering love.A visitation will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 1pm-2pm at Queen Street United Methodist Church, with a service immediately after. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband of almost 30 years.A lifelong member of Queen Street United Methodist Church, Annette faithfully served her church community through the women’s committee and as a youth group leader. Her faith and servant’s heart touched many lives throughout the years.Annette will be remembered for her strength, quick sense of humor, and the love she poured into her family throughout her life. Growing up, she enjoyed sports and carried that passion…
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Phyllis Kay Smith, of Grifton, formerly of Atlantic Beach, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2026 at the age of 78.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 16, at 2 pm at Sharon United Methodist Church, Kinston. The family will receive friends following the service.She was born on March 9, 1948, in Kinston. She spent her life as a computer programmer and analyst in Durham, North Carolina. She was known for her love of the beach, beach music, and shag dancing!Phyllis is survived by her niece, Verna Johnson (Jasper Grimsley), nephews, Louie (Jennifer) Johnson and Wilson Lee Johnson, great-nephews, Henry (Abby) Johnson, Sidney Johnson, and Louie “Hank” Johnson, many dearly loved cousins, and a very special life-long friend, Sharon Waters Freeman.She is preceded in death by her parents Wilson and Verna “Dingle” Smith, her sister Linda Johnson, and her brother-in-law Louie Johnson, Sr. Flowers are welcome or…
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Kinston – Carolyn Cole Dunn, 85, passed away on May 11, 2026, in Goldsboro, NC.A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 6-7 PM at Edwards Funeral Home in Kinston, NC, with the service to follow immediately after.Carolyn “Mom” was born on December 9, 1940, in Kinston during her youth and later joined Bethel Free Will Baptist Church as an adult. In later years, she attended Daystar Ministries. She found joy in fishing, spending time with her family, and loving on her puppy dogs. Her greatest happiness came from being surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and dearly loved friends.She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Dunn, and his daughter, Terry Dunn Wetherignton; her parents; her sisters, Betty Keaton of High Point, and Ina Jonestone of Sanford; her brother, Tommy Cole of Goldsboro; her granddaughter, Kari Summerlin Elwart of Kinston; and bonus stepchild, Todd Summerlin…
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