Myrtle Elmore Morris, 88, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Davis Nursing Home in Wilmington.   Myrtle is preceded in death by her parents, Matthew and Sallie Elmore.   Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Clifton Perry Morris of Kinston; daughter Pam Riggan and husband Allen of Wilmington; granddaughter, Sallie Riggan; brothers, Matt Elmore and wife Jo of Clayton and Neal Elmore of Castle Hayne; sister-in-law, Dot Holt of Kinston and her sons, Chris...

George Earl Koonce, 79 of Trenton passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC.   He is preceded in death by his parents, John Council Bryant Koonce, Jr.  and Frances Eubanks Koonce.   George was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend.  He was the owner/President of North Carolina Eel Farm, Down East Rent A John and Blue Miracle Chemical Company.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his...

Jesse Engrem Merritt, 58 of Kinston, NC passed away January 1, 2020 at UNC Lenoir Hospital in Kinston. A memorial service will be held at a later date.  

Barbara Ann Wade Hinson, 73, of Kinston passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at her home. Visitation will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2019 at Garner Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Daly’s Chapel FWB Church Cemetery in LaGrange. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Emmitt and Thelma Wade; daughter, Catherine Hinson; sister, Linda Grady and brother, Lester Wade. Left to cherish her memory is her...

Lavella Reece Swinson, 72, of La Grange went to be home with her Lord peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.   Lavella lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; chatting with friends and spending time with her family. She was an avid bowler and homemaker. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing and quilting.   She is preceded in death by her father, William “Bill” Reece; brother, William...

Dorothy Chambers Dail, 90, of Kinston passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. She was a loving person that enjoyed her family and friends. Dorothy always had a kind and loving heart that would help anyone. She will be truly loved and missed by all. She is preceded in death by her husband, Everett Dail and her parents, Albert and Mary Chambers. Visitation will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Garner Funeral Home. Funeral service will...

Stephen Francis Lewandowski, Jr., 77, of Kinston passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, December 15, 2019 after having all his family who he dearly loved by his side most of the day. Stephen was a simple man who requested not to have a big memorial service. We will have visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his home, 493 Pear Street in Kinston. The family will have a private memorial service for him at a later time. Stephen was born in Buffalo, New York...

The Reverend Patricia Pate Radford, better known by her family and friends as “Trick”, now resides in her Heavenly home with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. No more hurting, no more pain for we all know she had her share while here on earth.   Patricia was an ordained minister of Christian Pentecostal Fellowship of Angier where she served on the board of trustees and a member of Tanglewood Church of God in Kinston. Known as “The Pate Sisters”’ she was...

Marlei Noelle Wetherington, 23, passed away at her home Monday, December 9, 2019. Marlei was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She loved attending church and her church family. She regularly attended Young Women's summer camp where she was a counselor and friend to everyone. Marlei was an active member of RADD where she participated on kickball and baseball teams, played disc golf, and painted. Marlei enjoyed volunteering at Woodman and interacting with the...

Owen Dean Tyndall was born on December 6, 2019 and passed away peacefully on the same day in his parents arms due to complications of Trisomy 18. He is the son of Jeffery Dean Tyndall, Jr. (DJ) and Ashlan Hope Tyndall of Snow Hill. Owen is survived by his three siblings, Noah, Quinnley and Millicent Tyndall all of the home, his paternal grandparents, Dean and Debbie Tyndall of Deep Run and maternal grandparents Allen and Hope Brown of Snow Hill. Graveside service will be held 11:00...