Betty Mercer Noble, 80, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at her home. Betty was a very loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending her time watching Cole play baseball and going to Campbell’s dance recitals. Betty was a member of Southwood Memorial Christian Church. She worked as an administrative assistant for Lenoir County Department of Transportation where she retired after 33  years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Helen...

Grace West Eubanks, 90, of Kinston transitioned from her earthly body to her heavenly body on August 5, 2022. She was preceded to heaven by her parents, Pharoah James West and Lula Parker West; daughter, Elsie Grace; son David Alton Eubanks; brothers Roy Lee, James, Lenzor, Oliver, and PJ West; sisters, Emma Mae Tyndall, Lula Baugus and Lina Eubanks; son-in-law Allen Huettl and her fur babies Lady and Missy. She is survived by her son Dalton (Cathy) Eubanks of Grifton; her daughters Nancy...

Doc Allen Howell, 68, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Vidant Palliative Care in Greenville, NC. Doc was preceded in death by his father, Roger Allen Howell; mother, Georgia Hinson Seymour; step-father, Oliver Jerry Seymour; brothers, York and Alfred; sister, Cynthia; and an infant sister. Doc served in the United States Army for four years and last worked at the North Carolina State Port. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 45 years, Janice Howell; daughters,...

Marie Cliver Baker, 96, of Kinston passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Autumn Care of Raeford.

Samia Johnson Smith, 69, passed away on July 20, 2022. Samia was a devoted Edgecombe County employee and retired after her 30 years of service. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Tarboro. Samia was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Smith, mother, Dorothy Whaley, sister, Debra White and brother, Zeb Johnson. Her favorite titles were Mama and Nana. Samia is survived by her two daughters, Dana Parrish (Jay) of Raleigh and Karen Rogers (David) of Manteo. Her pride and joy were...

Delphen Chavis Suggs, 74, of Kinston passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022.   God was Del’s top priority, and she was family oriented. Del loved to sing, cook and travel to Shannon, NC to visit her sister and family. She loved big and if you knew her, you were blessed. Prayers, it didn’t matter who needed or where at, she would stop to pray.   Del is preceded in death by her husband, JK Suggs; parents, Raymond Chavis and Inez Revels Chavis; siblings, Jeanette C....

Justin Travis Becton passed away at his home due to complications of Type 1 Diabetes on July 3, 2022.   Travis never knew a stranger; he was loved by many. He was a jack of all trades and a hard worker. Travis loved fishing with Tim Brinson and traveling with Brooke.   He is preceded in death by his niece, Madeline Zoey Becton.   Left to cherish his memory is his Father, Jerry Becton; Mother, Donna Johnson (Victor); Brothers, Jerry Becton II (Kim), Phillip Becton, and...

Elinor Montanaro, 78, of Kinston passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. She is preceded in death by four children. Elinor is survived by eight children; ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren; four sisters; good friend, Dewey Bell; and beloved dog, Coco.

Barbara Underwood Hoffman, 81, of Kinston passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at Signature HealthCARE of Kinston. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Dustin Hoffman of Kinston; sister-in-law, Joyce Adkins of Deep Run.

Hazel Jane Hill, 72, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at UNC Lenoir Healthcare. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Della Hill; and brother, Frank Hill. Left to cherish her memory is her brothers, Charles Hill and wife Nancy, Ellis Hill and wife Brenda; sister-in-law, Marsha Hill; special aunt and uncle, Bill and Christine Kellum; numerous nieces and nephews, and a special thank you to everyone at Skills Creations. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to...