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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.
Mrs. Nancy Ormond Jernigan, age 87, passed away Wednesday morning, May 13, 2026, at Greendale Forest Nursing Center in Snow Hill. A lifelong resident of Greene County, she was born February 27, 1939, the daughter of Charlie F. and Anna Davis Ormond.
Deborah Ervin Carroll, of Kinston, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on May 10, 2026. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Edwards Funeral Home from 5-7 PM. A Mass of Celebration will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:00 AM, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Kinston, NC. Burial will immediately follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Kevin Paul Foss, 25, was taken from this world far too soon, leaving behind a profound emptiness in the lives of all who knew and loved him. A service to celebrate Kevin’s life will be held at Rouse Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 with Pastor Gerald Fowler. Committal will follow the service at Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home.
Born on January 24, 1956, "Reed" was the son of the late Milton "Mac" and Marjorie Conway Lovick. A man of many talents, he spent his life building and creating. In the 1980s, he proudly carried on the family legacy by working at Lovick’s Café. He later served as a local handyman before concluding his career as the Director of Facilities at Lenoir Community College.
William Perry “Billy” Harrell, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, at the age of 80. He had just celebrated his 80th birthday on April 28 and thoroughly enjoyed his party on May 2 surrounded by family and friends.
On May 6, 2026, Thomas Harold Hardison of Goldsboro passed peacefully at Brookdale Senior Living, fulfilling his greatest earthly desire to reunite with his beloved wife of 58 years, Carolyn. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 11, 2026 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home. A graveside service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in Wayne Memorial Park with Masonic Rites.
Lillian “Anne” Elmore Farmer, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, faithful friend, and devoted follower of Christ, went home to be with her Savior on May 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Richard Glenn Penuel, 78, was welcomed into his Savior’s embrace on Monday, April 27, 2026. Glenn was born in Wayne County on October 20, 1947, to the late Edgar and Mildred Howell Penuel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four siblings.
Jo Ann Abbott-Dail, 86, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, at Crystal Coast Hospice House. She was born on December 4, 1939.
Kenneth “Ken” Eugene Davis, 78, passed away peacefully at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Thursday, April 16, 2026. A memorial service to honor Ken’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at La Grange United Methodist Church with Rev. Linda Grider and Rev. Ken Helms officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Dr Bill D Bradley, Sr, 92, of Kinston, NC has now seen the one who died for him as his faith was made sight on Resurrection Sunday on April 5, 2026 at 5:02 am. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm at Grace Baptist Church, 309 NC-58, Kinston, NC 28504. Family visitation to follow. A private internment will be held at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro, NC on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to be made to The Gideons International, PO Box 481, LaGrange, NC 28551.
Lester Lee Carter III, age 68, of Surf City, NC passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 in Seven Springs, NC. There will be a Celebration of Life from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Neighbors Bar, 507 Simpson St. Greensboro, NC 27401.
Janis Mae Oliver, 96, passed away peacefully at her home on April 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be private.
Bobby Carroll Dail, 74, passed away early Sunday morning, March 29, 2026. Bobby was born in Lenoir County to Grace Sparrow Dail and the late Roy Lee Dail Jr. on December 24, 1951.
Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Wednesday, April 1st, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Jerry Pike officiating. Interment will follow at the Snow Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends in the hour prior to the service from 1:00 – 1:50 PM at the funeral home and other times at the Cullipher residence.
Samuel Lee "Sam" Turnage, 94, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. 🕊️ A memorial service will be held Friday, April 3, 2026. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Garner Funeral Home in Kinston, North Carolina, followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place afterward at Wintergreen Cemetery.
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