John “J.W.” William Hill, 88, of Kinston, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at his home. J.W. was a faithful member and Corp. Sargent Major of The Salvation Army, American Legon, VFW, Mason and Shriner. He served his country in the Army as a 1st. Sargent. He was a friend to all but most important a loving and devoted father, husband, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Audie Marie Hill and son, James William Hill. J.W. is...

Olene Wilson Lee, 96, of Kinston, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018, at her home. Olene is preceded in death by her parents, Albert Paul Wilson and Odie Lite Parker Wilson; husband, Vance Paul Lee. She is survived by her daughter, Janet Lee “Jan” Parson and husband Bruce of Kinston; son, Harry Wilson Cullipher of Austin, TX; grandchildren, Anthony Cullipher, Tracy Cullipher, Michael Barwick and friend Mercedes Howard, Jordan Barwick, Jessica Barwick Murphy and husband B.J....

Rosa Belle Morton Cash, 87, of Kinston passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at UNC Lenoir Health Care. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents Owen and Mary Morton; daughter, Barbara Quinn; son, Robert Cash and wife Pat, Jr.; sisters, Mary Tilghman and Eva Moore; brother, Richard Morton. Rosa is survived by her daughter, Shirley Whitley and husband Dennis of Kinston; sons, Leon Cash and wife Frances of Kinston and J.W. Cash...

(Charles) Rex Sullivan passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Vident Medical Center in Greenville, NC.  Rex was preceded in death by his parents, father Dempsey Sullivan and mother Gladys Westbrook.  Rex’s surviving family include his wife, Doris Hardison, his daughter Kay Redding of Seattle, Washington; his brother Stan Sullivan and Stan’s wife Linda of Kinston; and nephews Steve Sullivan and Michael Sullivan.  Rex will also be mourned and missed by the...

Janice Faye Gibson Rouse, 72, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at her home. She held a Master’s degree in Theology from the Andersonville Theological Seminary and was the Pastor of Glen Raven Baptist Church in Kinston. Janice was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was loved by many and will be truly missed. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Jimmy Rogers and Ross Rouse; her...

Hilda Hawkins Wetherington, 67, of Dover passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Life Care Hospital in Rocky Mount. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Donald Lee Wetherington; parents, Wade and Celia Hawkins; brother, Calvin Hawkins and sister, Evelyn Hawkins White. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Gates and fiancé Steven Shackelford; sons, Jim Anderson and fiancé Rebecca Willis...

Colby Smith Tucker, 15, of Kinston passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Duke University Hospital after a courageous battle fighting Ewing Sarcoma. Colby was a member of Jackson Heights Original Free Will Baptist Church. He also attended North Lenoir High School where he was a sophomore. Colby loved playing his guitar and video games. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Elmer Bryan Smith Sr. and Linda Potter Smith. Survivors include his parents, Ricky and Jan...

Mr. Madison Estridge (M.E.) Johnson, 76, a native, lifelong resident of Lenoir County, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018.  M.E. was a N.C. National Guard member and received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from N.C. State.  Upon graduation, he was a N.C. Agricultural Extension Service Agent in Pasquotank and Cumberland Counties before returning to Lenoir County to farm.  Most recently, M.E. was a PQA Advisor for Goldsboro Milling.  He served on the Lenoir...

Mary Franceschini Kuzdenyi, age 102, formerly of Brownsville, PA, and for the past 21 years a resident of Kinston, NC, passed away on November 10, 2018. Mary was the daughter of Enrico and Carolina Franceschini, and the wife of the late Attorney A.J. Kuzdenyi. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Both her parents, as well as her brother, Dr. Samuel Francis; her sister, Ida F. Nolan; and an infant sister, Rose, all preceded her in death. Born and raised in...

Gracie Allen Summerlin Acuna, 69, of Kinston passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at her home. She loved her family and her work with disabled children. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edwin Hinson and Dora Mae; two daughters, Jennifer Lynn and Brenda Hinson; three sisters and two brothers. Gracie is survived by her husband, Senovio Acuna of the home; daughters, Rebecca Grady and husband Sam of Kinston, Soila Acuna of Austin, TX and Mireya Chalanbaga and husband Daniel of...