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...

Tyler Eugene Barker, 21, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Those of you who knew Tyler knew how compassionate and reliable and adventurous he was. He would be there in a heartbeat if you needed him. He was more than a brother and son. He was a best friend and a secret keeper and the most amazing uncle and big brother. He was brave and strong and had the most beautiful blue eyes. He had a heart of gold. Somehow he always knew how to make us smile and drive us crazy at the...

Ronda “Termite” Jones, 75, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Lina Bell Jones; brothers, Larry Jones and Glenn Jones; and special grandson, Tanner White. Left to cherish his memories is his wife, Sandra Abbott Jones of the home; daughter, Ronda Jones Burkette and husband Jeff of Grifton; son, David Jones of Newton; two grandchildren, Abbott Howard and Jacob Jones; great grandson, Levi Howard; two sisters, Wanda...

Adele Lee Bell Thompson, 97, formally of Kinston passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the home of her granddaughter in Holly Springs. She was the daughter of the late Berkley Lee and Celia Malpass Lee Carter. She was owner/operator of Adele’s Beauty Shop for over 35 years.   She is preceded in death by her husbands, Lonnie Vester Bell and Ottis Thompson.   Survivors include her sons, Larry Vester Bell and wife Nita of Kinston and Jack A. Bell and wife Mary of Stella;...

Donald “Donnie” Randy White, 62, of Kinston passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Donnie is preceded in death by his father, Bill White. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Jo White; daughter, Nicole W. Noble and husband Josh; grandchildren, Deacon White, Lexi White, and one on the way, Braylen Noble; sisters, Jamie White Crawford, and Michelle White; brother, Billy White and niece, Crystal Laskowski. Visitation will be held from...

David Murray Civils, Jr. (Crab), 72, of Trenton passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Bayview Nursing Home in New Bern. He was born October 22, 1948 to the late David Murray Civils, Sr. (Tinker) and Bernice Benton Civils. David was a farmer and owner and operator of David Civils Logging Company for more than 50 years. He enjoyed playing poker, reading, watching TV (in which he watched the “Titanic” 67 times) and any books or movies that involved the War. He also...

Wanda Twyman Taylor, 61, of Kinston passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her father, Wilber Twyman Sr. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 43 years, Terry Taylor of the home; sons, Bradley Taylor, and Billy Taylor both of Kinston; mother, Louise Goodwin; sisters, Brenda Lamb of Newport News, VA, Ann Garris (Donnie) of Dover; brothers, Michael Twyman (Brenda) of La Grange, Wilbur Twyman, Jr. (Lynn) of Snow Hill, Robert...

Edna Murphy Reynolds of Greenville, NC passed away on Saturday February 20, 2021 at the age of 86. Edna was born October 19, 1934 to the late Rev. Emmett and Ethel Murphy in Kinston NC. She was one of 12 children. She graduated from Southwood High School in 1953. Edna married John “JC” Reynolds in 1953, They were married for 30 years. Edna worked many years at Brody’s and NCNB. In 1984 Edna moved to Cary NC where she worked for NC State University College of Agriculture...

Donald Robert Riggs, 72, of Dover passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his home. He was a beloved father, brother, uncle, grandpa and great grandpa and friend. Donald was in the Army for 20 years and served in the Vietnam War during his service. During his time in the Army, he was a Crane Operator.  But in his down time he was a avid classic car lover and mechanic. He loved to fish, he loved pool and spending time with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife,...

Johnny “Plowboy” Edward Herring Sr., of 3196 Highway 258 South, age 80, passed away the afternoon of January 30, 2021 at UNC Lenoir Health Care after a long and courageous battle with a rare respiratory disease. Johnny was born on January 18, 1941 in Duplin County. He was the beloved husband of the late Nannie Neal Herring for 52 years, and the cherished father of the late Teresa Herring, the late Johnny “Rusty” Edward Herring Jr. (wife, Shelia Herring), the...