Katie Gray Conner Broadway, 99, of Kinston went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. She was born on August 20, 1919 in Craven County, N.C., to Elijah and Lina Page Bell Conner. Katie married the love of her life, Charles Albert Broadway Jr., and settled in the Lenoir County community of Grainger’s where they began farming and opened a drive-in theatre, Broadway Drive-In, for all the community to enjoy. A longtime member of Grainger Baptist...

George E. Skinner, 89, of Kinston peacefully slipped away to heaven Sunday, April 7, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Vidant Medical Center. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Garner Funeral Home. The celebration of his life will be held Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Garner Funeral Home with Pastor Ronnie Davis officiating. A graveside service with Masonic Rites and Military Honors will be at Pinelawn Memorial Park following funeral...

Joyce Nan Murphy Mozingo, 80, of Kinston, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday March 30, 2019 at UNC Lenoir Health Care.   The graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 3rd at 11am at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Garner Funeral Home.   Born on April 17, 1938, Joyce was the daughter of Dempsey and Lottie Mae Murphy. She was a long-time employee with the Lenoir County School System and had a passion for...

Lois “Dinker” Darlene Herring Turner, 50, of Pink Hill passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at her home. She is preceded in death by her mother, Nannie West Neal Herring and sister, Teresa June Herring. Lois is survived by her husband, Kevin Wayne Turner of the home; father, Johnny “Plowboy” Herring of Kinston; children, Amber Howard Humphrey and husband Roger of Deep Run, Westley Chad Howard of Pink Hill, Renee Turner of Pink Hill and Jacob Michael Roberti of...

Henry C. “Knocker” Moore, Jr., 92, of Comfort passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at his home. Henry was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He served his country in the United States Army. He retired after 37 years from Civil Service as a Welder at Camp Lejeune. He was owner of Moore’s Grocery and Grill in Comfort. Enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was loved by all and will be truly missed. He...

Clifton Randolph Hood, Sr., 94, of Dover passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at his home. Randolph was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He served his country during World War II with the United States Army.  He retired from the NC Judicial System as a Superior Court Reporter. After his retirement Mr. Hood enjoyed working outdoors and was well known for finding things to do. Randolph was always willing to lend a helping hand and was loved by all and will be...

Marie Faircloth Shelton; “Gee’ to her grandchildren, 93, passed away Tuesday evening at Kitty Askins Hospice in Goldsboro after a period of declining health. She was born October 28, 1925 in Sampson County, NC. The daughter of Henry and Clara Faircloth, she grew up on the family farm in Chatham County, NC. Marie graduated from Pittsboro High School in 1943 and attended Louisburg College. After college, she worked for a time in Chapel Hill, then later moved to Greensboro where she...

Peggy Joyce Sutton Braxton, 81, of Kenansville passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019, at her home. Peggy was born in Duplin County on July 22, 1937 to the late Claudie and Ruth Jones Sutton. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William R. Braxton. Peggy is survived by her son, Bruce Braxton of College Park, GA; Step daughter, Rhonda Braxton of VA, sister, Sybil Vandiford of Tarboro; special niece, Cindy Jones of Kinston; loving caretaker, Patsy Chestnutt; numerous...

Shirley Mae Mercer Price, 89, of Goldsboro passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.   Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, James Franklin Price, Jr.; and son, Ronnie Earl Price.   Survivors include daughter, Shirley Dean Lineberry of Goldsboro; sons, James Franklin Price III of High Point, Timothy Roland Price of Thomasville, Russell Patrick Price of Goldsboro; brother, Nelson Patrick Mercer of Cape Carteret; sixteen grandchildren and...

Remona Mae Wade Hill, 84, of Kinston passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Crawford; sons, Reuben Hill, Jr. and wife Wanda, Glenn Hill and fiancée Kathy Nuzmam and Kenneth Hill and wife Diane; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Brown Family Cemetery in Pink Hill with Pastor Glenn Batten officiating.