Mr. Kenneth “Dot Dash” Brigman, 80, of Kinston, left this earthly life to meet his Lord on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Grantsbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Grantsboro. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He retired from the Kinston Fire Department but also worked with the Lenoir County School System. He loved spending time with his family and friends but also enjoyed helping others. Dot Dash was loved by all and will be truly missed. He was preceded...

Susan Tripp Jones, 73, of Kinston passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandma and great grandma. Susan is preceded in death by her parents, James and Emily Tripp; brothers, James “Jay” Henry Tripp, Jr., Norman Wells Tripp and Dalton Beverly Tripp. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, George Douglas Jones; daughter, Rebecca Jones Garner and husband Paul of Kinston; sons, Timothy...

Oliver Vance Cauley, 95, of Kinston passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at UNC Lenoir Healthcare. He served in the Navy during World War II. Oliver retired from the US Postal Service in Kinston. He is preceded in death by his parents, Council and Nellie Cauley; sister, Eula Mae Cauley Westbrook; brothers, C.B. Cauley and James F. Cauley. Oliver is survived by his wife of 71 years Evelyn Pearce Cauley of the home; brother, Thomas Edward Cauley of Kinston and multiple nieces and...

Josie “Sister” Sandlin, 84, left us too early on Friday, September 28, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital.  Josie was born March 24, 1934 in Kinston, NC.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Lee Sandlin, her brother Elvin “Sammy” Brigman, and her sister Jean Brigman. She is survived by her son, Johnnie Sandlin, daughter, Deborah Sandlin, grandson Russell Sandlin (Elizabeth), and great grand children Madison, Owen and Colleen.  She is also survived...

Ronald Anthony Heath, 62, of Kinston passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at his home. Ronald worked with Waters Industrial for many years as a welder until he retired. He was a great handy man and would help anyone who was in need. He lived to serve others. He truly valued quality time spent with his loved ones. He lived, he laughed, and most of all he loved. He worked smart and hard and pushed his self to keep going. He was known by many as "Uncle Ron" and he will be...

Mavis Jones Jarman, 85, of Trenton passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018, at UNC Lenoir Health Care. She is preceded in death by her husband, Willard Horace Jarman; parents, Fred and Katie Jones and brothers, Robert Jones and Fred Jones, Jr. Mavis is survived by her daughter, Vicky Jarman Stroud and husband William of Kinston; son, Jeffery Ray Jarman of Trenton, grandchildren, Jennifer Stroud Hughes and husband Marshall, Valerie Stroud and fiancé John Whitehead, William Brandon...

Tammy Dorene Murphy Harris, 59, of La Grange passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Wake Medical Hospital in Raleigh. She enjoyed family and friends, traveling to the mountains, bingo and bowling. She was always willing to lead a helping hand and she will be missed. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Ray Harris. Tammy is survived by her daughters, Jami Harris and husband Duane, Tina Harris and friend Dowell, Melissa Sutton and husband Woody; grandchildren, Thomas...

Ora Gardner Barfield, 99, of Kinston passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Greendale Forrest Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Snow Hill. Survivors include her son, Henry Earl Barfield of Kinston. Graveside service will be held on 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Pinelawn Memorial Park with Reverend Jimmy Taylor officiating.

Jennie Smith Lassiter, 88, of Kinston passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at home in Kinston, NC. She was preceded in death by her mother, Leathel Edgerton Howell; husband, L. M. “Melvin” Lassiter, Jr. and son, Michael Lassiter. She is survived by her daughter, Amy Lassiter Hardin and husband Jeff; grandchildren, Bailey Edgerton Hardin, Riley Vickory Hardin and MacKenzie Mizell; brother, William “Bill” Smith and wife Jane; nieces, Susie Gregory (David), Mary...

Dorothy Sharpe-Gomez, 81, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Dot had a way of sharing what was good. Whether it was her love and pride for her children and grandchildren, her compassion for birds, her contagious smile, or her insurmountable faith and trust in God, she graciously shared with others what she knew would bring light and joy to the world.    I mix sugar with water and scoop up some seeds.  Your colors flash by me with...