All by Howard-Carter Funeral Home

Obituary: George James Smith, Jr.

George James Smith, Jr. left his earthly home on Saturday, September 7, 2024, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held at Howard-Carter Funeral Home Tuesday, September 10, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at Wheat Swamp Christian Church at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, with burial to be held at the family cemetery located behind North Lenoir Volunteer Fire Department on Highway 258N on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 11:00 am.

Obituary: Judith Audrey Lamm Finch

Judith Audrey Lamm Finch, 87, formerly of Kinston, died peacefully on September 4, 2024, at the home of her daughter, Joy, in Wake Forest, NC. Those who would like to celebrate Judy’s life are invited to attend her viewing at Howard-Carter Funeral Home on Friday evening, September 13th from 6:00-8:00 pm. A graveside service will be held at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston, NC on September 14th at 11:00 am.

Obituary: Betty Lou Huggins

On the morning of September 1, 2024, Betty Lou Huggins lifted her 86-year-old eyes high towards Heaven and saw God’s arm reach down towards her. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am Friday, September 6, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3006 Carey Road, Kinston NC 28504 with funeral service to follow. Interment to follow the funeral service at Oakridge Cemetery in Pink Hill, NC.

Obituary: William Lee “Bill” Jenkins

William Lee “Bill” Jenkins, 79, of Deep Run, NC passed away at Kitty Askins, Goldsboro, NC on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 6:00 pm at Howard-Carter Funeral Home, Jim Williams presiding. Visitation to follow the funeral service. A burial will be held Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 11:00 am at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Obituary: Heber Michael ("Mickey") Adkins

Heber Michael (“Mickey”) Adkins, 72, of Kinston, passed away on August 1, 2024, at 3HC Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC after bravely living with cancer for many years. A Celebration of Life will be conducted Friday, August 16, 2024, at 2 PM in the Howard-Carter Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Obituary: Melba Gentry Alcock Ingles

Melba Gentry Alcock Ingles, 94, of Kinston, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at her home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Allen Ham officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Obituary - Elizabeth Mills Reynolds

Elizabeth Mills Reynolds, affectionately known as Libby, age 97, of Pleasant Hill, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home on July 4, 2024. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024 Howard-Carter Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Pleasant Hill Christian Church in Pink Hill, NC with burial following.

Obituary: Mary Neal Ranson Mills

Mary Neal Ranson Mills, age 97, of Kinston, NC, passed away suddenly but peacefully on July 1, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, July 8 at First Presbyterian Church of Kinston, 2101 North Herritage Street, with Pastor Travis Allen. The family will receive friends after the service.