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).

Feb 25

Feb 25 Obituary: Donnie (Belle) Turner Hill

Neuse News

Obituaries

Donnie (Belle) Turner Hill 97, of Kinston North Carolina passed away peacefully on February 21st, at Ayden Court Skilled Nursing Facility. Donnie (Belle) Turner Hill 97, of Kinston North Carolina passed away peacefully on February 21st, at Ayden Court Skilled Nursing Facility.

Sep 27

Sep 27 Obituary: Betty Jane Taylor Smith

Howard-Carter Funeral Home

Obituaries

Betty Jane Taylor Smith passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2024. A visitation will be held at Lane’s Chapel Global Methodist Church on Saturday, September 28 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. followed by a service of remembrance at 2:00.

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.

Oct 1

Oct 1 East Carolina Crematory - Crematory Installation

Neuse News

Local News

Here's some drone footage of the installation from early this morning.

Jul 25

Jul 25 First crematorium in Lenoir County to open soon

Michelle Taylor

Local News

Lenoir County will soon have its first crematorium. “We wanted a better way to serve our families and our community,” Kendall Taylor, funeral director at Howard Carter, said.