Oct 1

Oct 1 Obituary: Joseph “Joe” George Plasky

Our dad, Joseph “Joe” George Plasky, a loving father, inventive engineer, and beloved "Muffin Man," passed away on September 29th at the age of 88. The family will receive friends for a time of Visitation and a Rosary service on Thursday, October 9th, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Kinston (400 Academy Heights Rd).

The Visitation begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held several weeks later on Friday, November 14th, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Catholic Church in New Bern (3005 Country Club Rd).

May 8

May 8 Obituary: Alton Brooks Owens

Howard-Carter Funeral Home

Obituaries

Alton Brooks Owens, 94, of Kinston, North Carolina passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024 at the North Carolina Veterans’ Home in Kinston, North Carolina. Graveside services will be held at Westview Cemetery, Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Sep 18

Sep 18 Obituary: Raeford “Tad Pole” Jones

Howard-Carter Funeral Home

Obituaries

Raeford “Tad Pole” Jones, 78, went to be with the Lord and Saviour on Sunday, September 17, 2023, surrounded by family at his home. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Pleasant Hill Christian Church, Pink Hill, NC with funeral service at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Griffin Family Cemetery.