Joseph Franklin Wiggins, Sr. (Joe) of Trenton, NC passed away March 27, 2020, at his home. Joe was born on December 14, 1938 to the late Billy and Christine Wiggins.  Joe was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints New Bern Ward.  He graduated from Jones Central High School and began farming.  He worked many tobacco seasons at Farmers New Dixie Warehouse to supplement his farm income in the earlier years of his marriage to the late Leona Mercer Wiggins. ...

Nellie Beatrice Agans Ramirez, 56, of Kinston passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Paul Edward Garner, 64, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kinston. Paul loved to make people laugh and make them feel at ease. He was just a well rounded people person. Paul was the best friend and husband a wife could ever ask for. He was very loyal to his family and his friends. He had a strong faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior. He had a deep patriotic love for his country and was very proud to serve in the U.S. Army...

Robert Allen Merritt, 79, of Kinston passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at UNC Lenoir Healthcare. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry Darious Merritt, Jr. and Lorna Bell Byrd Merritt.      Robert is survived by his daughter, Deborah Sue Martin and husband Jeff; son, Jeffrey Allen Merritt; grandchildren, Joseph Dale Merritt, Dakota Madison Merritt and Kenneth Aaron Martin; brother, Jerry Darious Merritt, III and wife Dee of Currituck, NC;...

Mary Margaret Tyndall, 79, of Deep Run passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at UNC Lenoir Healthcare. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Betsy Reynolds Tyndall; brother, Kenneth “Buster” Tyndall and special friend, Jackie Drew. Mary is survived by her sister, Fannie Mae Hunnings of Deep Run; sister-in-law, Faye Tyndall of Deep Run and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pinkney Tyndall...

Elizabeth “Libby” Ann Abbott Wightman, 72, of Kinston passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Margaret Abbott and brother, John Abbott. Libby is survived by her husband, Mike Wightman and was a devoted wife of 52 years; daughters, Elissa Wightman, Julie Outlaw and husband Neal, Patty Stempien and husband Ron, Rachel Braswell and husband Robby; grandchildren, Kenny Stempien, Zachary Choate, Savanna Wightman, Gabe...

Grace Dawson Jones Stroud, 100, of Kinston passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at UNC Lenoir Health Care. She enjoyed hard work but rest on Sundays. She loved her family and friends and was very dedicated to her church. She is preceded in death by her husband, James R. Stroud and parents, Sam and Martha Jones. Grace is survived by Jimmy Fordham and wife Sharon, Kristen Fordham Black and Elizabeth Black, Jamie Fordham and Mary Grace Fordham. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m....

Alice Marie Payne, 74, passed away March 10, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.   

Donna G. Eubanks, 76, of Kinston passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Johnston County.   Donna is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eubanks; parents, John Franklin Griffin, Jr. and Helen Louise White; stepfather, Leo Ricks, Sr. and sister, Laura Ricks.   Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Sheila Wall Turbyfill and husband James; sons, Tommy Keith Wall and wife Tonia, Daniel Alan Wall and Kevin Charles Wall...

Victoria H. Black, 58, of Kinston passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis John Black; sister, Cindy Wallace Sandy; mother, Pauline Kellis Wallace and father, Henry William Wallace. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Elizabeth Pauline Black and wife Kristen Fordham Black of Kinston; son, Jaiden Alexander Thiede and girlfriend Haleigh Alexus Judkins of Kinston and special friends, Marlon Eugene Bester, Emily Faye Hill and Lee Alexander...