Helen Statkoski Crowley, 96, of Kinston passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Helen Crowley, was a loving caring person. Her heart and home was open to all who needed to be loved. Mom was a mom to all our friends. There was always room for one more in our home. She was the best mom my family could have wished for and than some. Mom taught great life lessons about caring and loving everyone you meet. We lost a great lady, wife and most importantly a loving and caring mother. She will be...

Frances Shearline Escobar, affectionally known as “Granny” born in Birchwood Tennessee on May 5, 1938, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2021 surrounded by family and close friends. She lived in Deep Run, NC for 41years where her neighbors, past and present, considered her family. Everyone was always welcome at Granny’s house. She was happy for loved ones to call or stop by to share a cup of coffee and good conversation. With a smile on her face and love in her heart,...

Lovie Catherine Thigpen, 80, of Kinston passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at her home. She loved fishing and spending time outside in her yard gardening. Lovie worked at the Kinston Shirt Factory as a seamstress. From there she worked as a housekeeper at Caswell Center where she retired. She is preceded in death by her parents, Coy and Lovie Thigpen; five sisters, two brothers and one niece. Left to cherish her memory is her brother, Herman Thigpen and wife Anna of Kinston; ten...

William Elijah Jones Jr. (Billy) of Kinston passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 from his short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Leap Day, February 29, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Elijah Jones, Sr. and Minnie Bell Jones Little. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lisa Thompson Jones; his sons, Brently Jones (Kelly), Brandon Jones (Jessica); his daughter, Billie Alaine Turner (Clayton); grandchildren, Eric Jones, Addilyn Jones, and Levi...

Laster "L.J." Jones III, 46, of Kinston passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020. L.J. is preceded in death by his father, Laster Jones, Jr. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Doris Charlene Mercer of Kinston; son, Dylan Seth Jones of the home; sisters, Heather Lynn Grady and husband Robbie of Deep Run and Tabitha Jones of Mt. Olive; brother, Dakota Wood and wife Kelsey of Burgaw and his loving dog, Jake; also, several nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial...

William Lewis Jarman, 92 of Kinston, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at UNC Lenoir Healthcare. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Ethel S. Jarman; sister, Elsie Jarman Davis; brother, Remus Rouse Jones. Mr. Jarman served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was the owner/operator of Ray's Glass Shop for more than 70 years. He was also a founding and lifetime member of Calvary Baptist Church, Highway 11 North,...

Calvin Angus Cameron, 93, of Kinston passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kinston, NC. Calvin is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce K. Cameron; daughter, Karen C. Alexander, and husband Don of Wake Forest; grandchildren, William C. Alexander, and Pierce R.M. Alexander; and numerous family and friends. Calvin Angus Cameron, a proud husband, father, and grandfather, was born on the family farm in Lenoir County.  He graduated from...

Eva Chauncey Williams, 85, of Kinston went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 3, 2020. She was a member of Northwest Christian Church. Eva is preceded in death by her husband, Sherrill Davis Williams Sr.; her parents, J.C. and Elizabeth Chauncey; and her brother, Parvin Chauncey. Left to cherish her memory is her daughters, Lina Williams Gibbs and husband Jerry of Kinston, Dana Williams King and husband Pat of LaGrange; sons, Davis Williams and fiancée Kathy P....

Heather Dawn Wade Vandiford, 44, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, Summer Mullins; sons, Michael Dylan Mullins, Christian Vandiford and Landon Vandiford; father, parents, Michael and Barbara Wade; and sister, Stacey L. Wade. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Roy Edward White, Jr., 75, of Dover passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.   Roy was a lifetime member of Southwest Christian Church. He loved to fish with his nets and gardening. He retired from UPS with 30 years of service   He is preceded in death by his father, Roy Edward White.   Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Nancy R. White of the home; mother, Ruth W. White of Dover; sons, Jeffery White of the home and Jason...