James Keith Hill, 48, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.He is preceded in death by his parents, Hubert James Hill and Bernice Cole Hill.James is survived by his spouse, Caleb Michael Hill of the home; sons, Mason Lee Hill, Sr., Jacob Keith Hill, Braylon Chase Hill; grandchildren, Gabriella Rose Hill and Mason Lee Hill, Jr.; brothers, Gary “Touche” Turner and wife Pam of Kinston, Greg “Teeny Boy” Turner of Kinston, Ricky Hill and wife Daisie of Kinston; several nieces...

Judy Waters Thigpen, 84, of Kinston passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at UNC Lenoir Health Care. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Ray Thigpen; parents, Ivey and Nora Waters. Judy is survived by her daughter, Tina Thigpen Stapleton and friend, Thomas Schroeder of Holly Springs; son, Ray Thigpen and wife Cathy of Bushnell, FL; granddaughter, Lindsey Coley and husband Brian of Durham; grandson, Justin Croom and Fiancée Ashley Smith of Zebulon; great granddaughter,...

Roger Bryant Becton, 77, of Cedar Point passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Carteret Healthcare in Morehead City. Roger was born in Kinston, NC and graduated from Contentnea High School in 1963. He retired from DuPont with 36 years’ service, and served 33 years in the Army National Guard where he retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 5. He was devoted to his family, loyal to his country, and appreciative of all his many blessings. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and...

Carlton Ray Thigpen, Jr., 86, of Kinston passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carlton Thigpen, Sr. and Nannie Thigpen. Carlton served in the United States Navy for 20 years and he was also a loyal patron of the G.I. Joe’s in Kinston. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Judy O. Thigpen of the home; daughter, Tina Thigpen Stapleton and friend, Thomas Schroeder of Holly Springs; son, Ray Thigpen and wife Cathy of Bushnell, FL;...

Charles "Lynwood" Turner, 88, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Harmony Hall. He is preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Turner and his parents. Lynwood is survived by his daughter, Annette Brooks; grandchildren, Derrick and Ashley; four great grandchildren; sister, Priscilla Smith. Private Burial.

Betty Jean Hill Hyman, 78, of Kinston passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Duke Regional Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Ethel Hill; sister, Florence Stepps; brothers, Herbert Hill, Larry Hill and Ervin Hill. Betty Jean is survived by her daughter, Lisa Hyman Thigpen; sons, Jeff Hyman and wife Tracy and Scotty Shivar; grandchildren, Anthony Whitley, April Schrage, Molly Braxton, Cierra Hyman and Jacob Hyman; great grandchildren, Noah, Alexis, A.J.,...

Steven Earl Jenkins, 51, passed away on February 21, 2023, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Faye Jenkins; brother, Donnie Jenkins; brother-in-law, David Ormond.   Steven is survived by Billie Jean Jenkins, of the home; daughter, Destiney Jenkins and fiancé Brandon Gardner of Ayden; grandson, Braylon Ray Gardner; sisters, Tonia Jenkins Ormond of Kinston, Laura Marlowe of Virginia, Amanda Jenkins of Georgia; brother, Timmy...

Laura Pate Koonce, 94, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Harmony Hall in Kinston. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Koonce; parents, Charles and Melvina Pate; sisters, Marie Erhart, Dorothy Byrd, Thelma Carlyle, Patricia Radford; brother, Donald Pate. Laura is survived by her sons, Arvid Koonce and Jeff Koonce; and two granddaughters, Kimberly Harr, Laura Koonce. Sisters, Catherine Stokes, Joan Brinson, and Gladys Hawkins. Brother, Burle...

Richard Dale Snyder, 63, of Kinston passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at UNC Lenoir Healthcare. He is survived by his wife, Dowanna Snyder; mother, Betty Lou Martin; daughters, Tabitha Snyder and Brandy Snyder; son, Dustin Snyder; grandchildren, Landon, Lilly, Ethan, Will, Delilah and Blaiden; sister, Cyndi Snyder and brother, Mike Snyder. Services will be held at a later date.

Elizabeth Outlaw Goff, 85, of Deep Run passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Kenansville Health and Rehabilitation. She is preceded in death by her father, Gordon Outlaw and Mother, Rosa Outlaw; her husband of 52 years, Leon "Buddy" Goff, Jr.; daughter, Patricia Thompson; son, Danny Goff and grandson, Lynwood Goff, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Terry Goff (Bobbi Jo) and Lynwood Goff (Elaine); daughters, Barbara Setzer (Kelly Jo), Linda Cauley (Chuck) and Janice Thompson;...