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Anne Daniels Gay, 90, of Kinston, North Carolina, passed away on October 17, 2026. Born on January 30, 1936, in Greene County, she was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose life was marked by her devotion to family, her strong work ethic, and her involvement in her church community.
Mary Lou Hill, 83, died October 17, 2026, at her home in Kinston. A service will be held at 3 pm. Saturday, October 24, at Westminster United Methodist Church, 1001 Westminster Lane, Kinston, NC, followed by a reception in the church’s fellowship hall.
Eva Hewitt, 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11 AM, at Queen Street United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends following the service.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 18th, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Frank Rice and Pastor Josh Howell officiating. Interment will immediately follow at the Snow Hill Cemetery. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 18th, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Frank Rice and Pastor Josh Howell officiating. Interment will immediately follow at the Snow Hill Cemetery.
Stephen "Steve" Anthony Howard, 69, peacefully passed away on October 12, 2026. Born on January 30, 1957. Visitation will be held at Garner Funeral Home in Kinston on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The funeral service will take place on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Tanglewood Church at 11:00 AM.
Karen Sue Moye, 62, of Hugo, NC, passed away on October 8, 2026, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at The Farm at 4484, located at 4484 Norbert Hill Road, LaGrange, NC 28551.
Murphy Frank McGirt, Jr, 89, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2026.
On Thursday, October 1, 2026, Virginia Ann Brisco, loving wife, mother and grandmother, flew home to be with Jesus. She was preceded in death by her father Gene Henry Hutsler, parents Lois and Glen Kochenower, sister Carol Jo McGoffin, son Matthew James Brisco and husband John "Morris" Brisco.
Mr. Evander Hayes “Van” Willoughby, age 92, passed away Friday evening, October 2, 2026, at the NC State Veterans Home in Kinston. A native of Robeson County, he was born February 5, 1934, the son of Clegg Hall Willoughby and Lydia Pittman Willoughby.
Murphy Frank McGirt, Jr, 89, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2026.
James Alan "Jimmy" Smith, Jr., of Kinston, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held Friday, October 2nd, 9 AM, followed by the funeral service, 10:00 AM, at First Baptist Church in Kinston, North Carolina. A graveside service will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Jasper (Jack) Louis Phillips, Jr., MD, FACS, on September 25, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories. A funeral service will be conducted by Pastor John Robert Harris at Edwards Funeral Home on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Private burial will follow.
In Loving Memory of Beverly Kennedy Alston July 3, 1946 – September 25, 2026 Beverly Kennedy Alston of Kinston, age 80, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026. Born on July 3, 1946, to the late Rozelle and Alyne Kennedy of Richmond, VA.
James Donald “Donnie” Heath Jr.,74, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Donnie was a devoted family man whose greatest joy came from the people he loved.
In Loving Memory of Beverly Kennedy Alston July 3, 1946 – September 25, 2026 Beverly Kennedy Alston of Kinston, age 80, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026. Born on July 3, 1946, to the late Rozelle and Alyne Kennedy of Richmond, VA.
Virginia Wright Peede, 90, of La Grange, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Anita Waters Deaver, 80, peacefully completed her earthly time and entered her eternal home on Sunday, September 20, 2026. A graveside service to remember Anita’s life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park, with Pastor Steve Dixon officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Kenneth “Ken” Graham Crossno, 74, of Kinston, NC, passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and stories his family and friends will carry forever. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 12, with visitation at 1 PM and a service at 2 PM, both at Howard-Carter Funeral Home, 1608 W Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28504 with Pastor Allen Stocks officiating.
Mrs. Peggy Ham Clifton, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 4, 2026, following a brief battle with cancer. Born October 4, 1956, Peggy was the daughter of the late Lyman and Nannie Mae Ham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Ham.
Ronald “Ron” Gray, 81, found eternal rest on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Ron was born in Wayne County to the late Robert “Red” Gray and Mildred Williams Gray on February 20, 1945.
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