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Mr. William Lewis “Billy” Jones, age 86, passed away Sunday evening, August 30, 2026, at Greendale Forest Nursing Center following a period of declining health. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday, September 4th, at the chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service. Interment will follow at the Snow Hill Cemetery.
William Briley Smith Jr., 70, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Briley was a 1974 graduate of South Lenoir High School He worked in construction, concrete and trucking. He was preceded in death by his parents, William B. and Carrol Smith; sister, Brenda Smith Taylor; mother and father-in-law, Charles and Avonna Johnson; special friend and brother-in-law Sam Colie, and Bill Mallard.
Joseph Oliver Stilley, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on August 23, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., At Chinquapin Chapel Church in Trenton with Pastor Paul Milner officiating. A private burial will follow.
Sandra "Sandy" Hughes Rogers peacefully left this earth for her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 05, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Judy Corbett Jones, age 84, passed away Friday morning, July 31, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love of her family.
Kenneth Franklin Tyndall of Kinston, NC, died peacefully in his sleep Friday, July 17, 2026, at the age of 90. There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 2 pm, at Edwards Funeral Home in Kinston, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A private graveside was held at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
It’s with heavy hearts that the family of Kathy (Ward) Thompson of Huntersville, NC announces her passing on July 7, 2026 at the age of 74.
Mr. Robert Edward “Bob” Taylor, age 89, passed away late Friday evening, July 10, 2026, at UNC Lenoir Hospital. A native of Greene County, he was born March 22, 1937, the son of Willie James and Sadie Beaman Taylor.
Patricia Irene Igo, 82, of Kinston, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Dover, North Carolina.
A Mass of Celebration will be held on Thursday, July 9th, 2026, 2PM, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Kinston, NC. The family will receive friends at Edwards Funeral Home prior to the service from 11 AM to 12 PM. Burial will follow on Friday, July 10th, 2026, 11 AM, at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Clayton, NC.
Elizabeth "Beth" Ann McNeill Enzor passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 19, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Mr. Louie Henry Johnson Jr. went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 8, 2026, at the age of 53, with the love of his life standing beside him.
Mr. Timothy Scott Hill, age 55, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, June 15, 2026, at the ECU Hospice House in Greenville.
Kathryn Renée Rouse, 73 of LaGrange, NC, peacefully passed away in the early morning of Friday June 12th with her loving husband by her side.
Reb Lancaster peacefully passed away on June 10th, 2026 at his home in Angier, surrounded by loved ones, after a long, hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Luther Dennis Boykin, 77, passed away on June 7, 2026, at his home in Kinston, North Carolina.
Donna Kay Edmundson Howell, 69, was graciously received into the presence of her Lord on Friday, June 5, 2026.
On May 26, 2026, we mourned the passing of a beloved family member, James “Jimmy” Liston Pressly, 77, who was born on March 31, 1949 in Kinston, NC to Mariana Rochelle and Joseph Earl Pressly.
A Service of Witness to the Resurrection and Celebration of the Life of Jimmy, will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 2101 N. Herritage St., Kinston, NC. The family will receive friends following the service in Hamilton Hall at the church.
On May 26, 2026, we mourned the passing of a beloved family member, James “Jimmy” Liston Pressly, 77, who was born on March 31, 1949 in Kinston, NC to Mariana Rochelle and Joseph Earl Pressly.
A Service of Witness to the Resurrection and Celebration of the Life of Jimmy, will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 2101 N. Herritage St., Kinston, NC. The family will receive friends following the service in Hamilton Hall at the church.
Mrs. Kelli Barefoot Stroud died Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center following a rapid decline in health after suffering a stroke. Born in Clinton, North Carolina, on January 26, 1965, she was the daughter of Carl and Jean Barefoot.
Nancy Carroll Howard Gladson, 92, of Kinston, departed from her earthly home on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Howard-Carter Funeral Home, with Pastor Greg Kincaid officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston.
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