Philip “Phil” Marshall Harper, Sr., 72, of Kinston passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at UNC Lenoir Health Care.   He was a loving son, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved spending time in his garden and watching his westerns on T.V.   Phil is preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Peyton Harper; father, Lewis P. Harper; brother, Dennis Harper and sister, Vickie Cole.   Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Pauline Harper;...

Margaret Elizabeth Hill Heath, 94, of Kinston passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Spring Arbor in Kinston. She is preceded in death by her husband, R. Vance Heath; son, Michael Vance Heath; parents, Albert and Maude Hill and brother, Frank Sugg Hill. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Vickie Heath Jones of Dover; grandchildren, Tonya Cannon, Walton Ashley Jones and wife Jaime, Cindy Bellas and husband Tim; five great grandchildren and daughter-in-law, Linda Heath of...

James Earl Barnes, Jr., 58, of Kinston passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at UNC Lenoir Health Care. He is preceded in death by his mother, Claudia Barnes; father, James Barnes, Sr. and brother, Eddie Johnson. James was a die hard Carolina Panthers fan. He loved sports and you could always find him in his shop fixing and making things. James loved doing things and spend time with his sister. Daisey Mae, his loving dog, was his true best friend. Left to cherish his memory is his...

Emily Jean Dawson Stroud, 87, of Trenton passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at her home. She was a member of Cypress Creek United Methodist Church in Trenton. Jean is preceded in death by her husband, J.R. “Billy” Stroud and her parents, Marvin and Noni Dawson. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Emily Stroud Andrews and husband Franklin and Billie Jean Stroud; grandchildren, Jason Andrews, Ashley Heath and Joseph Andrews and wife Ashley; great grandchildren,...

Charles Hardy Driver, 78, of Pink Hill passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Glenda & Ghermon (Rose & Chic) Lane of Merritt went to meet Jesus on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Carolina East Medical Center after a sudden illness. After almost 60 years of always being seen together, they have now started the next chapter of their life together. We will always remember them on the porch of their home at the river, watching the sun set. That was their happy place. They both were very involved in their community and church. Though no children of their own,...

Thomas “Tommy” Earl Kennedy, 67, of Deep Run passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville. Tommy was a loving husband of 41 years and brother. He retired from National Spinning. He enjoyed dancing, fishing, spending time with his family and helping others. Tommy was loved by all and missed by many. He attended Gray Branch FWB Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Georgia Kennedy and three siblings. Left to cherish...

Vivian Hobgood Mumford, 88, of Kinston passed away Saturday morning, October 2, 2021. She was born on December 19, 1932, daughter of Linwood and Nannie Hobgood. In 1949, she married the love of her life, George Mumford, of Pitt County, NC. She retired from Albain Shirt Company. She loved her family, was a long time member of Grace Baptist Church, loved going to Auctions and yard sales. She is survived by her children, Connie Herring and husband Harold, Georgie Sasser, Linda Dawson all of...

  Mr. David Earl Ormond, (65) of Kinston, NC born June 19, 1956 to Thomas and Pearlie Ormond passed away September 19, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones.     A long time resident of Lenoir County, David was known by many as, “Big Dave” the operator of “Ormond’s Grocery”, resident pool champ,  pinball master and friend to all.    David loved live music, fishing, as well as working on and driving fast...

Michael Keith Dixon, 62, of Trenton passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Michael was a very active member of Tuckahoe Christian Church. He always enjoyed being outdoors fishing and hunting. Michael was very dedicated and would help anyone he crossed paths with. His favorite pastime was restoring his prized 1971 Camaro Z28 that he bought when he was sixteen for his first car. He was a long time employee at Coastal Diesel Service in New Bern, where he was a diesel technician for over...