All in Obituaries

Obituary: Edna Cole

Kinston-Edna Ruth Haddock Cole, 93, peacefully departed from her temporary life to enter life eternal on Friday, October 4, 2024. A memorial service to celebrate Edna’s life will be held at Rouse Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The family will receive friends following the service.

Obituary - Ann Ham Wade

GRIFTON - Mrs. Ann Ham Wade, age 79, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Tuesday, October 8th, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Bert Potter officiating. Interment will follow at the Snow Hill Cemetery.

Obituary - Robert Brient Stilley

GRANTHAM - Robert Brient Stilley, 72, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at UNC Health Rex, surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at in the fellowship hall of Pleasant Union Christian Church. A service to celebrate Brient's life will follow the visitation at 3:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of Peasant Union Christian Church with Rev. Frank Purvis officiating. Military honors will conclude the service. Services are entrusted to Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Obituary: Billy George Davis

Billy George Davis, age 87, of Kinston passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at his home. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:00 am at Deep Run First Baptist Church with Pastor Dave Fishman presiding.

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: Patricia Lynn Civils Buck

It is with profound sadness that our family announces the sudden death of Patricia Lynn Civils Buck after a short but severe illness. Visitation for Patricia will be at 12 noon on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Garner Funeral Home in Kinston. A celebration of her life will follow at 1:00 pm.

Obituary: George Speight Fordham

George Speight Fordham, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. A Funeral Service will be conducted Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 11AM at Edwards Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will immediately follow the service in Pinelawn Memorial Park.