All in Obituaries

Obituary: JoAnn Price

Seven Springs-JoAnn Grady Price, 88, of Atlas Price Road, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at her home. A graveside service to celebrate JoAnn’s life will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Pineview Cemetery, Seven Springs. Pastor Doug Johnson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Pineview Cemetery Fund, 2078 Zion Church Road, Mt. Olive, NC 28365.

Obituary: Jane Ketner Capps

Jane Ketner Capps, 76 was ushered into the loving arms of Jesus and back with her beloved John T. at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City, North Carolina on Thursday, June 12, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 2:00pm at First Presbyterian Church, 1604 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC.

Obituary: Patricia "Patsy" Smith Nelson

Patricia "Patsy" Smith Nelson, 84, of Zebulon, NC, finished her earthly to-do list on July 14, 2025 — no doubt making sure everything was in order before she headed home to heaven. The funeral service will be held Thursday, July 17, at 11am in the Edwards Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private.

Obituary: Willie Gray

Surrounded by the love and presence of his family, Willie Dwight Gray, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. A service to celebrate Willie’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Rouse Funeral Home, with Pastor Aaron Bissette officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at the Gray Family Cemetery.

Obituary: Michael Keith Farmer

Beloved husband, father, Papa, son, and friend, Michael Keith Farmer, 60, of Moncure, NC, left this earthly realm for heaven on Monday, June 23, 2025. A memorial service to honor his life will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Donaldson’s Funeral Home in Pittsboro, NC. A private burial will follow.

Obituary: Michael Keith Farmer

Beloved husband, father, Papa, son, and friend, Michael Keith Farmer, 60, of Moncure, NC, left this earthly realm for heaven on Monday, June 23, 2025. A memorial service to honor his life will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Donaldson’s Funeral Home in Pittsboro, NC. A private burial will follow.

Obituary: Thomas Epps Chaney

Thomas Epps Chaney, 90, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at home. A service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held at Spilman Memorial Baptist Church in Kinston on Saturday, July 12th at 2pm, with visitation to follow.

Obituary: Annie Petteway Taylor

Annie Petteway Taylor of Kinston, N.C, passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 95.

A graveside service will be held at the Jacksonville City Cemetery, 1000 Hargett Street, Jacksonville, N.C on Monday, June 30, at 11 A.M. Annie will be laid to rest next to her loving husband, Tyson.

Obituary: Edmond Thomas “Tommy” Lewis

Edmond Thomas “Tommy” Lewis, 68, of Kinston, passed away at his home, on June 23, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Thursday, June 26, 20025 at Jackson Heights OFWB Church. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. with the service to follow at 4:00 p.m., with Pastor Justin Barnett officiating.

Obituary: Linda Schwarz

Surrounded by the love and care of family and friends, Linda Carol Rhodes Schwarz, 79, peacefully departed this life on June 22, 2025 to be reunited with loved ones who went before her. A celebration of Linda’s life will be held at La Grange Christian Church on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., with a reception to follow.

Obituary: Frank Elmer Abbott

Mr. Frank Elmer Abbott, 89, of 915 Lynn Drive, Kinston, NC peacefully closed his eyes into the joys of the Lord early Thursday morning, June 19, 2025, in the quietness of his home surrounded with family. A Wake for Mr. Abbott will be held on Tuesday June 24, 2025, from 3-6:00pm at St. James AME Church (402 E. Shine Street) Kinston, NC. Interment will be held 11:00am Wednesday June 25, 2025, at Carolina Biblical Gardens (1530 Creech Road) Garner, NC 27610.

Obituary: Susan Elizabeth Coward

Susan Elizabeth Coward, 73, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, June 12, 2025. A visitation will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at New Testament Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Obituary: James Watkins Futrell

Seven Springs-James Watkins “Jim” Futrell, 76, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Snow Hill Memory Care. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025 in the chapel of Rouse Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Fishman officiating. Interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.

Obituary: David Randall Huggins

David Randall Huggins, 76, of Kinston, NC entered into eternity on June 6, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. A funeral service will be held at Tanglewood Church, 2102 Rouse Road, Kinston NC, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM with visitation to follow.

Obituary: Jerry Potter

Lemuel Jerry Potter Jr, 70, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Rouse Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Rogers officiating. The family will receive friends in the hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A graveside committal will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Fairview Cemetery, La Grange.

Obituary - Elwood Eugene Tyndall

Elwood Eugene Tyndall, 80, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 5th at 11:00 am-12:00 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with funeral services to follow, with Reverend Danny Durden officiating. Graveside Services will be held at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro, NC at 2:00 p.m.