Mary Alice Smith, 97, of Kinston passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018. Visitation will be held from 6:00—8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Garner Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

James Edward Bynum, 75, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018. He was a great father, brother, grandfather, and a friend to all. He was the owner of Westview Monuments in Kinston, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents John Carlton Bynum and Sallie Dixon Bynum; brother, John Carlton “Carl” Bynum.   James graduated from Grainger High School in 1962. He worked at Sears, Kinston Auto Parts, and later became the owner/operator of Westview Monuments. James was...

Leslie Carlton “L.C.” Scott, 79, of Kinston passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018.  Born in Jones County, he was the son of the late William L. and Ruby Mae Waller Scott.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Melba Merritt Scott along with several brothers and sisters. L.C. Was a faithful lifetime member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church.  He proudly served his country with the U. S. Army. Survivors include...

Elizabeth Howard “Snowball” Sandlin, 91, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at UNC Lenoir Health Care. She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnny Clarence Howard and Fannie Lee Taylor. Elizabeth is survived by her sister-in-law, Cloye Howard; nephew, John C. Howard, III and wife Debbie King all of Newport, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 30, 2018, at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Ouida Louise Kennedy Allison, 91, of Kinston passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Prentis Kennedy and Sybil Kennedy Loftin, husband, Tate Allison, sons, Larry Allison and Leonard Allison, great-grandson, CJ Allison and great-great grandson, Isaiah Held.   Ouida is survived by her children, Patricia Bird and Pamela Allison, grandchildren, Vince Held, Sr., Lynne Walker, Chris Toteno, Kevin Toteno, Erica Mayberry, Kathy,...

Lettie Louise Koonce “Grace” White, 82, of Dover passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at UNC Lenoir Health Care. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy Koonce and Elizabeth Smith Koonce; husband, Carroll White; and son, Michael White. She graduated from Dover High School, was a member at Moseley’s Creek Free Will Baptist Church, and was a lifelong member of Woodmen of the World. Grace enjoyed spending time with her friends, neighbors, family, and...

Frances Eubanks Koonce, 96, of Trenton passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. Frances is preceded in death by her husband John “C.B.” Koonce. She was a member of Cypress Creek Methodist Church and retired from Galaxy of Sports at the age of 90. Frances is survived by her daughter, Kay Koonce King and husband Ellis of Albertson; son, George Earl Koonce of Trenton; grandchildren, Sissie King Combs, A....

Delilah Hyman Becton, 91, of Kinston passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh C. Hyman and Oretha West Hyman; husband, Clarence Garland “Pete” Becton, Jr; siblings, Estelle Harden, Lorraine Dixon, Gloria Hyman, and Vance Hyman. Delilah was a life time member of Bethany Methodist Church in Sand Hill. She was a wonderful cook, seamstress, and loved her family dearly,...

Dorothy Jean Mercer Pate, 84, of Hookerton passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Vidant Palliative Care, in Greenville.  She is survived by her two grandchildren, Jennah Heath and Jared Heath; her son-in-law, Sean Sexton and daughter-in-law Madison Heath; her adoptive granddaughter, Rebecca Spivey; her great-grand babies, Jaymison, Tanner, Mayci, Kadence and Melody; sister-in-law who lives in Florida, Ernie Mastors. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Mary Lou Davis Binkley, 75, of Dover passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, William George Davis and Mamie Smith Davis; sister, Margarette Williams, and brothers, Amos “Franklin” Davis and Ronnie Davis.   Mary is survived by her daughter, Alice Lane Dail of Wilson; son, William James Brinkley and wife Danelle of Dover; grandchildren, Billy Aldridge, Gabriel Simpkins, Toni Gail Leggett; sisters, Alice...