Ricky “Bud” Weldon Basden, 56, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He is preceded in death by his father, Delmus “Pat” Weldon Basden and sister, Cathy Joy Basden. Left to cherish Bud’s memory is his mother, Mildred Basden of Goldsboro; daughter, Stephanie Marchand and husband John of Kinston; granddaughter, Ella Marchand; sisters, Brenda Cobb and husband Martin of Fountain and Debbie Skinner and husband Steve of Wilson; and many nieces, nephews,...

Cora Lee Harding White, 78, of Dover passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at UNC Lenoir Healthcare. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raleigh Odell Harding and Lucy Mae Clark Harding and sisters, Elsie Clark and Nellie Roberson. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Dalton Ray White; daughter, Angela Dawn White; grandchildren, Chase Railee Wiggins, Camryn Paige Wiggins and Chance Rilee Wiggins and sisters, Lena Ham and Noreena White.Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m....

Nellie “Nell” Faye Buck Jones, 78, of Kinston, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at UNC Lenoir Healthcare. She loved going to New South on Saturday nights to be with her New South family and friends. Nell is preceded in death by Remus Jones; parents, Johnny and Sadie Buck; and great grandson, Shane Small. She is survived by her two daughters, Peggy and husband Ken and Teresa and husband Jimmy; grandchildren, Carolyn Rager, Freddie Small and Angel Williams; great...

Willard Chesney Stallings, 96, of Kinston, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at his home He served in the United States Navy during World War II on the USS Alabama. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hattie Smith Stallings; father, Johnny Lemual Stallings; stepmother, Maybell Stallings; son, Dennis Wayne Stallings; granddaughters, Michelle Katzenberger and Lynn Rhodes; sister, Eula May Tilghman and brothers, J.L. Stallings and James Stallings. Left behind to cherish his memory...

Emmie Briley Hill, 69, of Kinston passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Maxwell Cemetery in Pink Hill.

Michael “Mike” Joseph Tilghman, 62, of Grifton passed away suddenly Saturday, May 11, 2019. Mike was born in Kinston, NC on July 11, 1956 to parents, John David Tilghman, Sr. and Jean Harris Lewis. He was raised and lived all his life in Hugo community of Lenoir county. Preceded in death by both parents and his sister, Hazel Marie Tilghman Whitfield. Survived by the love of his life, wife, Frances Humphrey Tilghman of the home; daughter, Laura Leigh Tilghman; son, Michael...

Sandy Marie Potter, 57, of Snow Hill passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Ruby Potter. Sandy is survived by her daughters, Melissa D. Rodgers, Melonie H. Busch; son, Jeremy L. Hoffman; grandchildren, Dylan Jones, Mathew Rodgers, Brittany Busch, Brendon Busch, Blake Busch, Bailey Busch, Alyssa Hoffman, Ashton Hoffman, Rylee Hoffman and special friend, James Artis. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday,...

William Ralph Taylor, Jr., 93, of Kinston passed away peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center. Ralph was born August 14, 1925 to William Ralph Taylor, Sr. and Bertha Beasley Taylor. Those who knew Ralph Jr. would say that he was a kind, gentle and humble man. Ralph was a life time farmer, Charter Board Member of North Lenoir Water Corporation and Elder of Airy Grove Christian Church. Ralph was a Navy Vet in WWII. He served the Lenoir County ASCS Committee for a number of...

Mady Lou Smith, 72, was called to her Heavenly home on Monday, May 6, 2019.  Mady was born on February 26, 1947 in Lenoir County to Glenwood and Verna Davenport.    Mady had a generous heart and a kind soul, never knowing a stranger.  Mady was proud of her community and gave back to all on a daily basis.  Mady retired as a hair stylist and served with the United States Postal Service.  Mady loved to spend her days fishing and was known as the best cook of...

Thomas Edward Cauley, 94, of Kinston passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Harmony Hall. He is preceded in death by his parents, Council and Nellie Spivey Cauley; sister, Eula Mae Westbrook; brother, C.B. Cauley, Oliver Vance Cauley, and James Franklin Cauley. Thomas is survived by his three nephews; four nieces and many other great nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2019 at Westview Cemetery. The family would like to express sincere thank you to...