Brett Randolph Hood, of Greenville, passed away earlier this week at the age of 35. Full of life, Brett knew the value of humor and having a good time. He was kindhearted and generous, quick to look out for a friend or help a stranger in need. His moral compass led him to rescue animals, including his 2 pups that he loved dearly. Brett was a history buff, and recently a new passion of his was ignited; diving. After graduating summa cum laude from ECU, he entered the Graduate Program in...

Donna “Diane” Wilcox Ousnamer, 71, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at ECU Health. Diane was a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room for over 20 years at Lenoir Memorial Hospital, now UNC Lenoir.  She loved her work family as if they were her real family and was known by co-workers as well as some of the regular patients that would pass through the ER as “Mama Di”. Diane was an animal lover, she also loved to work in her yard, and prided...

Clyde Wesley Andrews, 89, of Emerald Isle, NC passed away peacefully at his Emerald Isle home on September 17, 2023. He left this world just as he'd hoped: comfortably at home. Clyde loved Emerald Isle and its beaches. He found joy in the simple things, like the sound of the waves and the beauty of the coast. A fan of live music, especially bluegrass, you'd often find Clyde tapping his foot to a good tune. He loved nature, from beach walks to the quiet paths of the Croatan National...

Willie “Leo” Pate, 91, of Kinston passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Harmony Hall. Leo had a heart for community service and valued the development of young people through team sports, especially baseball. The Kinston Police Department benefited from his service as a Sentinel for many years, as well as the Power Squadron and Exchange Club. Leo was a dedicated member of the New Testament Baptist Church. Leo is preceded in death by his loving wife, Sue Pate; parents,...

“I love people! I love to see people happy, I love to see people full of joy, I love to see people restored, I love to see people overcome in the face of adversity; and if I can help a person by singing a song full of the Father’s Holy Spirit, pray for a person and help them come to Jesus, or serve a cup of coffee with a kind word and a smile...then I feel like my part of being a servant is pleasing to the Father. Hey, cause that’s what we all are here for, to be servants...

Linda Peyton Grant, 79, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at her home. She was a beloved mother and grandmother and absolutely adored her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son, Walter Rex Herring, Jr.; first husband, Walter Rex Herring, Sr.; second husband, Milton “Buddy” Grant; parents, David and Essie Peyton. Linda is survived by her daughter, Anita Conklin of Kinston; son, Vance Herring and wife Missy of Kinston; grandchildren, Peyton Herring,...

Elsie Jones Pate, 84, of Seven Springs passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at UNC Lenoir Healthcare. Elsie was a cherished homemaker for 59 years to her loving husband and children. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She is preceded in death by baby girl Pate; parents, Alfred and Pauline Jones; brothers, Harold Jones, Bruce Jones and Earl Jones. Elsie is survived by her husband, Leonard Pate of the home; daughters, Paula Bunn of Hookerton and Crystal Pate of the home;...

  Barbara Eason age 84, passed away on Sunday, August 6th at The Service League of Greenville Hospice House surrounded by family. She was born in Duplin County, the daughter of John Edward and Lena Kilpatrick Heyer. In addition to her parents Barbara was preceded in death by her husbands Doyle Wayne Ricketts and Billy Stewart Eason; siblings, Betty Greenway and John Casper Heyer; and a daughter-in-law Janice Ricketts. At the early age of 31 she became mom and dad to her three young...

Shelby Hawkins King, 70, of Snow Hill passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. No services will be held at this time.

William “Willie” Lannie Peyton, 48, of Kinston passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his home. He is preceded in death by his father, David Earl Peyton, Sr. Willie is survived by his mother, Brenda Merritt; sisters, Thelma Renee Teachey and Essie Marie Peyton; brother, David Earl Peyton, Jr. Funeral services will be held at a later date.