Phyllis M. Wooten, 90, of Hookerton, passed away peacefully at her home on March 13, 2026.
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Obituary: Delmas Colton Head
Delmas Colton Head, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Snow Hill, North Carolina, surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Seymour Funeral Home in Goldsboro. A private graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Gurley Family Cemetery.
Obituary: Michael Lee Bridwell
Michael Lee Bridwell, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 66. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 22 at 3:00 PM at Emerald Isle Baptist Church.
Obituary: John David Grady, III
John David Grady, III, PE, RLS, CSP passed away at his Walnut Creek home surrounded by his loving family on March 10, 2026. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Garris Chapel Church with Pastor Gabe Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service in the Family Life Center, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Committal will be held at the Grady Family Cemetery in Albertson at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Obituary: James Robert “Rabbit” Fulghum
James Robert “Rabbit” Fulghum, 87, of Snow Hill, NC, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, March 10, 2026, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, March 14th, at the James R. Fulghum Athletic Complex Baseball Field with the Reverend Kelley Smart officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. The interment will be held privately at the Snow Hill Cemetery.
Obituary: Mildred Eva Boney Matthis
Mildred Eva Boney Matthis, 98 of 2312 Riley Road, Kinston NC died March 5, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 9, 2026, at Queen Street United Methodist Church with the Reverend Kim Lail and the Reverend Karl Grant officiating. Internment will immediately follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Obituary: Bruce Alton Moody
Bruce Alton Moody, 81, passed away at his home on Monday, March 2, 2026. Bruce was born in Lenoir County to the late Alton and Ruby Butts Moody on July 26, 1944. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Moody and Charles Moody.
Obituary: David L. Bishop
David L. Bishop, cherished husband, devoted father, and loving Pop, passed away on Saturday February 28, 2026 leaving a legacy of warmth, kindness, and unwavering love. Please help us celebrate Dave’s life on Saturday, March 7 at 10:00 AM at Tabernacle Free Will Baptist Church, 1003 W New Bern Road, Kinston NC, Pastor Cody Mansfield officiating. A time of loving the family will follow the service with interment at 2:00 at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Obituary: Vernon Clifton Sorrell
Vernon Clifton Sorrell, age 85, passed away on February 26, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at La Grange First Free Will Baptist Church, 802 S. Caswell Street, La Grange, NC, on Friday, March 6th at 6:00 p.m., with Reverend Ronnie Hobgood, Reverend Terry Coates, and Reverend Josh Hobgood officiating. Visitation will immediately follow the service.
Obituary: Betty Lou Barfield Trimboli
Betty Lou Barfield Trimboli, 86, of Kinston, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arendell Parrott Academy at 1901 Dobbs Farm Rd., Kinston, NC 28504 or Queen Street United Methodist Church at 500 N. Queen St., Kinston, NC 28501.
Obituary: Ava Privette Cooke
Ava Privette Cooke, 91, of Kinston, passed away on February 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior.
Obituary: Edward Earl Pate
Edward Earl Pate, age 65, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 25, 2026, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Friday, February 27th, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Jeff Hayes officiating. The Committal will be held privately at the Mewborn Cemetery where Earl will be buried with his parents. The family will receive friends in the hour prior to the service from 10:00 – 10:50 AM Friday.
Obituary: Thomas Carol King, Jr.
Mr. Thomas Carol King, Jr., affectionately known as “Tom,” passed away on Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026, at UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston, North Carolina, at the age of 76. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Saturday, February 28th, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Jerry Pike officiating. Committal Services will immediately follow at the Mewborn Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday in the hour prior to the service from 1:00 – 1:50 PM.
Obituary: Jerry Lee Drake
Jerry Lee Drake, 84, passed away on February 20, 2026. A private service will be held for family and friends.
Obituary: Wayne Quinn
John Wayne Quinn, 62, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery, La Grange.
Obituary: Gary “Tiny” Radford
Gary Wayne “Tiny” Radford, 62, was released from the troubles of this world on Thursday, February 19, 2026. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Rouse Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. A graveside committal will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Fairview Cemetery.
Obituary: Mitchell Eugene Cash
Mr. Mitchell Eugene Cash, age 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday morning, February 19, 2026, at UNC Lenoir Hospital following a brief illness. Funeral Services will be held graveside 1 PM Monday, February 23rd, at the Snow Hill Cemetery with Pastor Brick Crowder officiating. The family will greet friends and extended relatives immediately following the service.
Obituary: Jo Ann Rhodes
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Jo Ann White Rhodes entered into eternal life with Jesus Christ, hearing the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant”. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, on November 8, 1941, Jo Ann was the daughter of the late Haywood Josiah White and Addie Margaret White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Jon Anderson White and Elvira White Fortescue.
Obituary: Carol Evangeline Price Ham
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Craig Ham officiating. Visitation will follow the service. Private entombment will be at a later date.
Obituary: Laura B. Wade
Laura Bynum Wade, age 84, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 19, 2026, at her home. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Saturday, February 21st, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with the Reverend Al Sullivan officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home and other times at Mrs. Wade’s residence.