Frances Evelyn Decker Cauley, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.
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Obituary - Jennings Bryan Rhodes, Jr.
Kinston-Jennings Bryan Rhodes, Jr., 87, joined his voice with those in the heavenly choir on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. A service to remember and honor Bryan’s life will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Rouse Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Bingham officiating. Committal will follow in Maplewood Cemetery in Mount Olive.
Obituary - Sue Carol Baker Davis
Sue Carol Baker Davis, 88, of Kinston, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at UNC Lenoir Health Care. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 with burial following at Westview Cemetery.
Benjamin Gerald “Jerry” Smith, 72, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021. A gathering to honor and remember Jerry’s life will be held privately by the family at a later date
James Arthur “Jack” Elmore, 81, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Jack was born in Bucklesberry to the late Hardy Kinsey Elmore and Clara Belle Efird Elmore on July 22, 1939. A service to remember Jack’s life will be held at Rouse Funeral Home on Sunday, July 11 at 3:00 p.m. Committal will follow at Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation prior to the service from 2:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m.
Obituary - Alan Patrick Herring
Laurel Fork, Virginia: Alan Patrick Herring, 47, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 16, 2021 after a UTV accident at his new cabin home in the mountains of Virginia. A service to celebrate and remember Alan’s life will be held 2 PM Saturday, June 5th, at Free Union Original Free Will Baptist Church, 2573 Firetower Road, Walstonburg, North Carolina. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.taylor-tyson.com.
Roger Dean Boles, 78, was greeted at the gates of Heaven by his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. A service of love and remembrance will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Kinston First Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Brian Rogers officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 - 12:45. Interment will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park, Kinston. Flowers are welcome, or memorial contributions in Roger’s memory may be given to Kinston First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 711 Phillips Road, Kinston, NC 28504. Arrangements are entrusted to Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange.
It is with great sorrow that the family of Kenneth Wesley Jones announces his passing on Monday, May 24,2021, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 27 at Pink Hill Funeral Home from 6:00-9:00. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, May 28 at 11:00 am at Bethel Baptist Church of Jonestown, with burial following at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Pink Hill, NC.
Obituary: Doris Ann Sutton
Doris Ann Sutton, 80, was welcomed by the warm embrace of her Savior as her faith became sight on Monday, May 17, 2021. A service to celebrate and remember Doris Ann’s life will be held at Rouse Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021 with Pastors Bob Smith and Ray Smeltzer officiating.
Obituary: Minnie Foster Heath
Mrs. Minnie Foster Heath, age 75, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Lenoir UNC Hospital. A lady of strong faith and love for her family, it was Minnie’s wish that no formal services be held. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.taylor-tyson.com and any memorials may be directed to the charity of one’s choice.
Betty Jean “Pat” Smith Jones, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021. The funeral service will be held Monday at 11 am at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private. Due to Covid restrictions, the family request that everyone follow Covid guidelines.
James Kenneth Jones, 70, of Kinston passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Viewing will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2021 at Garner Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Westview Cemetery with Military Rites.
Jerry David Henderson, 80, died Friday, April 16, 2021, at his home in Kinston, NC. A drive-thru visitation will be from 5-7 pm Monday, April 19, 2021, at Westminster United Methodist Church. Visitors are asked to enter the church parking lot on West Road and exit onto Carey Road. A celebration of life will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, April 20, also at WUMC.
Brenda Yvonne Edwards, 75, was received into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 15, 2021. A service to celebrate and remember Brenda’s life will be held in the chapel of Rouse Funeral Home on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. with Pastors Gerald Fowler and Bob Smith officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Committal will be held Monday, April 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery, La Grange.
Obituary: Frank Linwood Laney
Kinston-Frank Linwood Laney, 83, was welcomed into his eternal home on Thursday, April 8, 2021. A service to celebrate and remember Frank’s life will be held at Rouse Funeral Home at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021 with Pastor Robert Flynn officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.
Sue E. Williams, 62, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
The funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 pm in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in St. John’s Episcopal Church Cemetery in Grifton.
Obituary: Darthy Hill Jordan
Darthy Hill Jordan, 101, of Kinston passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Jordan home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Kelly Alford Tingle went home to be with his LORD and SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST ON March 21, 2021. A graveside service of love and remembrance will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 2:00PM at Westview Cemetery, Hillcrest Rd, Kinston NC. The family would appreciate that masks be worn to the service.
Grace Goodman Rogers Jones, 80, of Kinston passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at UNC Lenoir Health Care surrounded by her family. The family will receive friends at the home of Susan Sanderson from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, 2021. A visitation will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Ronnie High officiating.
Lori Ann Bear of Kinston passed away, with her two daughters by her side, on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Duke-Raleigh Hospital. Lori was 59 years old when she lost her two-month medical battle. Visitation will be held at Howard-Carter Funeral Home in Kinston on Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm, funeral will follow directly at 1:00 pm also at Howard-Carter. Graveside service will be held at Pinelawn Cemetery in Kinston following the funeral.