Wanda "Sue" McCoy, 71, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center Palliative Care.   Sue is preceded in death by her father, Larry T. McCoy, Sr.; mother, Ruby Powell McCoy; brothers, Larry “Tom” T. McCoy Jr., and K. Byron McCoy.   Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Stacy Morris; son, Sherman Thompson and wife Brandie; grandchildren, Joshua and wife Jessica, Preston and wife Harriet, Austin and Levi; great...

Ronald Wayne Whitler, 60, affectionately known as “Coke Man”, for his years of service at Coca-Cola, gained his angel wings on Sunday, July 18, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer.   He is preceded in death by his mother, Louise Potter; his father Donald Whitler; two sister, Barbara Williams and Brenda Faucette, and a wife of 33 years, Deborah Whitler.   He is survived by his loving wife, who stood by his side until the end, Debra Carter Whitler. He also...

Clarence Pete Spence, 76, of Deep Run, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at UNC Lenoir Health Care. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Robert Spence and Ethelene Craft Spence. He is survived by his sisters, Nellie Pate, of Kinston and Margaret Potter, of Pink Hill. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Revival Mission Church in Kinston with Reverend Gary Harris officiating.

Judy Elizabeth White Jones, 71, of Dover passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at her son’s home. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Judy loved the outdoors and planting flowers in her flowerbed. She enjoyed watching college basketball but was an avid NC State Wolfpack basketball fan. Playing cards with her special friends was also one of her favorite past times. Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Coy and Annie White and husband, Johnnie Jones. Left to cherish her...

Richard Donell “Don” Parker, 92, of Kinston, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2021, at the NC State Veteran’s Home. Don was born on April 2, 1929, in Wilson, NC. and served in the US Air Force. After serving, he moved to North Carolina. He began driving trucks for Hilco, where he hauled and repaired equipment. Later, he began his career with the City of Kinston, working in Fleet Maintenance as shop foreman. He retired from the City in 2004. Parker’s Garage...

Sandra Faye Williams, 48, of La Grange passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her home. She loved spending her time knitting, watching the Walton’s and discussing the Biltmore.  Faye loved to read her Bible and enjoyed learning scripture. Faye is preceded in death by her parents, Claudie and Martha Williams; sister, Martha Claudie Williams. Left to cherish her memory is her sisters, Kaye Williams, Paula W. Santee and Melissa Pollard; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Janice Hinson Pike, age 71, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Janice was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, her friends, and service to others. She was born August 6, 1949 in Kinston, NC to Allie and Georgia Hinson. She married Buster Pike, in March of 1976. Janice loved people and helping others. She worked at Lenoir Memorial Hospital and with Home Healthcare from 1981-1994. She dished out humor, care, and empathy in equal measure. From 1995 until 2007 she...

Pansy Jones Chadwick, 66, passed away July 9, 2021, at UNC Lenoir Hospital in Kinston, NC.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Rosa Jones and her brother, Justin Jones.   She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Roland Chadwick; her daughter, Rolanda Michno and husband, Jeremiah; son Jamie Chadwick and wife, Abby. Grandchildren, Jonah Chadwick, Cooper Michno, Alli Chadwick, Amari Chadwick, Nalani Chadwick, Amoni Chadwick. Sister, Linda Jones. Brother,...

Mary Lee Jones Register (Bigma), 93, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Mary was born September 24, 1927 to the late Elvin and Sennie Jones. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Delores Ann Jones; husband, Clarence Jones; brothers, Jessie, Jack, and Jim, and sisters, Elvia May, Fannie, and Rovena. Mary was well-known as “Bigma” to many and enjoyed spending time with her family, working in the garden, canning...

Paul Anthony Carlyle, 61, of Grifton passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at his home. In Paul’s early years he served his Country in the US Navy. He worked with the Durham County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff, a truck driver for several years and was owner and operator of Carolina Lawn Service.   He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Thelma Carlyle.   Left to cherish his memories is his wife of 31 years, Cynthia K. Carlyle of the home; sons,...