Jesse Giles Harper, 57, of Kinston passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at UNC Lenoir Healthcare. Jesse worked many years with the NC Forestry Service as a Regional Equipment Supervisor and retired in 2018. Then he started working with WASA in Kinston as an Operator in 2019. Jesse loved his family, gardening, and being outside. Nothing made him happier than spending time with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Josephine Harper and grandparents, Leo and Ruby...

Jeffrey Thomas Hill, 58, of Kinston went to his Heavenly Home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center. He was a Quality Engineer with TC Transcontinental in Matthews. Jeff was a graduate of South Lenoir High School and NC State University. He grew up in Rivermont Baptist Church and was a member of Grace Fellowship. Jeff was a loving father, son and brother. He had many lifelong friends and shared his love for music and poetry. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Mickey...

Donald MacArther Creech, 78, of Dover passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at UNC Lenoir Healthcare. Survivors include special friend, Evelyn Lambert of Pink Hill; several grandchildren and special granddaughter, Maria Nyamari; sister, Joyce Woodard of Chesapeake, VA; brothers, Wallace Roy Creech of Fairfax, VA, Melvin Creech and wife Margaret , Macon, GA; several nieces and nephews. A memorial graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2021 at Westview Cemetery.

William Harold Lang, better known as “Brother”, age 87, was called home to Jesus on May 4, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Gussie Lang, and a very special sister Linda Burke who loved him very much. After completing high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force for four years. He worked for Merita Bread Company, Pates Furniture, and worked for his sister Linda Burke at her dealership. He enjoyed...

Mrs. Joyce Layton Bradley, 82, of Kinston is finally home and has now seen the One who died for her as her faith was made sight on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 8:18 p.m. Joyce was born November 17, 1938 and was saved by God’s Grace April before Easter 1959. Because of her love for God’s Word in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 481, La Grange, NC 28551. The service will be held Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Grace Baptist Church, NC Hwy 58,...

Bernice “Cooter” Lee Cole Hill, 76, of Kinston passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Hill; mother, Carrie Mae Jones and brothers, Jim Cole, John Henry Cole an Adolph Cole. Left to cherish her memory is her sons, Gary “Touche” Turner and wife Pam of Kinston, Greg “Teeny-Boy” Turner of Kinston, Ricky Hill and wife Daisie of Kinston and James Hill of Goldsboro; grandchildren, Brandon Turner and wife...

James Kenneth Jones, 70, of Kinston passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. He was a loving father, grandfather, friend with a generous spirit and wit. He courageously and proudly served his country in the US Army as a Helicopter Medic during the period of 13 January 1968 to 12 October 1983. During the Vietnam War, he actively participated in more than 25 aerial missions between 16 August 1969 to 15 September 1969. He received one of the highest honors of medals during...

Doreen Mary Daniels Armsby, 98, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis W. Armsby; her parents, William and Mary Jane Daniels. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, David Charles Armsby and wife Patricia, Paul William Armsby and wife Mary-Ann and Duncan Phillip Armsby and wife Mary Katherine; grandchildren, Kern Armsby, Elise Armsby, Brittney Armsby, Nathan Armsby; sister, Joan Jones and husband Dennis. Visitation will be held...

Mildred Virginia Tew (Jenny), 81, of Kinston passed away at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born in Kinston to James Arthur Clark and Bessie H. Clark on September 1, 1939. She was a hard worker having many jobs and retiring after 25 years with Lenoir Memorial Hospital. She was a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Kinston. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Marvin Tew; daughter, Martha Rees Tew; sisters, Kathleen...

Stella Belle Tolar, 87, of 2908 NC 33 West, Greenville, NC passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, surrounded by her daughter, son, and son-in-law. She worked at Top Mode, Dover Garment Company and Caswell Center where she retired. Mrs. Tolar was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Kinston, NC. She was the daughter of the late Felton and Louise McLamb and was preceded in death by her husband, James Aderson Tolar and her two sisters, Jean Orr and Madelene...