Margaret Elkins, 94, of Kinston passed away Monday, October 28, 2024. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, November 1, 2024, at 1pm at Edwards Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park.
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Obituary: Nellie Joyce Callaway
Nellie Joyce Callaway, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 27, 2024, surrounded by her three loving daughters. Visitation is scheduled for November 2, 2024, 10:30–11:30 a.m. at Edwards Funeral Home, 702 North Queen Street, Kinston, NC.
Obituary: Ollie Pearl Dollar Bradshaw
Ollie Pearl Dollar Bradshaw peacefully passed away after a long, fulfilling 94 years of life. A service of remembrance will be held by the graveside at Pinelawn Memorial Park on October 30, 2024, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Allen Ham officiating.
Obituary: Bobby Gene Heath, Jr.
Mr. Bobby Gene Heath, Jr, age 66, passed away Sunday morning, October 27, 2024, at the ECU Inpatient Hospice Center in Greenville following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held graveside 2 PM Thursday, October 31st, at the Snow Hill Cemetery with Reverend Kelley Smart and Reverend Stephen Prescott officiating.
Obituary: Steven "Steve" Lee Minnich
Steven “Steve” Lee Minnich, 72, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Snow Hill. A memorial luncheon will be held at King’s Restaurant at 405 East New Bern Rd. Kinston, NC 28504 on November 23, 2024 from 12pm to 3pm.
Obituary: Annette D. Waters
Annette D. Waters, 78, of Kinston, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 2pm at Edwards Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12-2pm at the funeral home.
Obituary: Ivey Alan Hines
Ivey Alan Hines, 75, of Kinston passed away at UNC Lenoir, Friday, October 18, 2024. The funeral will be held Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Howard-Carter Funeral Home.
Obituary: William Douglas Creech, Sr.
Mr. William Douglas “Doug” Creech Sr, age 81, passed away Saturday morning, October 19, 2024, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held by the grave side 11 AM Wednesday, October 23rd, at the Mewborn Family Cemetery (450 Mewborn Cemetery Road, Snow Hill, NC).
Obituary - Shelby "Shag" Lou Carlyle
Shelby Lou Carlyle, affectionately known as "Shag," passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the age of 87. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 21, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Spilman Memorial Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 pm Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Edwards Funeral Home.
Obituary: Margaret B. Whitehurst
Mrs. Margaret B. Whitehurst passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at UNC Health Lenoir after a brief illness. Graveside services will be held Friday, October 18, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Pinelawn Memorial Park with Reverend Dennis Levin officiating.
Obituary: Robert Randall "Randy" McCoy
Robert Randall “Randy” McCoy, 62, of Stanfield passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. A Celebration of Life will be held at Loves Grove Global Methodist Church at a later date.
Obituary: Rose Wilcox Taylor
On October 10, 2024 Rose Wilcox Taylor (67) passed from her earthly home and won the ultimate victory when she entered Heaven's gates and gained complete healing.
Obituary: Edna Cole
Kinston-Edna Ruth Haddock Cole, 93, peacefully departed from her temporary life to enter life eternal on Friday, October 4, 2024. A memorial service to celebrate Edna’s life will be held at Rouse Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The family will receive friends following the service.
Obituary - Ann Ham Wade
GRIFTON - Mrs. Ann Ham Wade, age 79, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Tuesday, October 8th, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Bert Potter officiating. Interment will follow at the Snow Hill Cemetery.
Obituary - Robert Brient Stilley
GRANTHAM - Robert Brient Stilley, 72, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at UNC Health Rex, surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at in the fellowship hall of Pleasant Union Christian Church. A service to celebrate Brient's life will follow the visitation at 3:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of Peasant Union Christian Church with Rev. Frank Purvis officiating. Military honors will conclude the service. Services are entrusted to Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Obituary: Diane Creech Beaman
Mrs. Diane Creech Beaman, age 73, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 2024, at UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston. Funeral Services will be held graveside 2:30 PM Sunday, October 6th, at the Hookerton Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Allen Ham officiating.
Obituary: Lois Cooke Wallace
Lois Cooke Wallace went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, September 29, 2024. A graveside service will be conducted Friday, October 4, 2024, at 10:30 AM in Pinelawn Memorial Park. The family will greet friends following the service.
Obituary: Betty Jane Taylor Smith
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.
Obituary: Richard “Dale” Cahoon
Richard “Dale” Cahoon, 72, of Kinston passed away Monday, September 23, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 2PM, at 4088 Falling Creek Road, La Grange.
Obituary: Judy Ester (Bowen) Martin
Judy Ester (Bowen) Martin passed away peacefully at her home in Kinston, NC on Saturday, September 21, 2024. No services will be held, and in lieu of flowers the family asks those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to Lucky Cats of Kinston or the Lenoir County SPCA in Judy's name.