All Obituaries
Harry Louis Hargrove, 90, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at UNC Lenoir. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Thelma Hargrove; daughter, Brenda H. Harris; grandsons, Blaine and Tyler Hargrove; brothers, Larry, Gary and Jarry Hargrove; and sister, Clarry Omelia.
Harry served his country in the United States Army for over 20 years. He served multiple tours in Vietnam where he was a Purple Heart recipient as well as receiving a Bronze Star with...
Harry Louis Hargrove, 90, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at UNC Lenoir. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Thelma Hargrove; daughter, Brenda H. Harris;...
Dale Rich Trenton
Dale “Cookie” Rich, 75, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin Mills and Raymond Mills.
Dale is survived by her son, Jimmy Rich, her brother, Benjamin “Buddy” Miller and wife Joyce, and her half-sister, Beatrice Miller. She is also survived by her furry grand-dog, Abby.
Cookie enjoyed her BoJangles tea every morning and playing with Abby. Per her request, she is to be cremated and no...
Dale “Cookie” Rich, 75, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin Mills and Raymond Mills.
Dale is survived by her...
Betsy Cox Smith, 79, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at UNC Lenoir in Kinston. She was preceded in death by her parents, Beulah and Wayne Cox; husband, Charles A. “Bud” Smith; nephew, Matthew Slane; stepdaughter, Joy Barfield; and sister-in-law, Sandra Smith.
Betsy was a member of Smith’s New Home Original Free Will Baptist Church where she was a faithful choir member and member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. She was an educator in the Jones...
Betsy Cox Smith, 79, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at UNC Lenoir in Kinston. She was preceded in death by her parents, Beulah and Wayne Cox; husband, Charles A....
Ruth Ann Rhodes Turner, 78, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 surrounded by her family. Waiting to meet her with open arms were her parents, Grover and Gladys Rhodes and her loving husband Leslie Lawton Tuner, Sr.
Ruth was a member of Smith Presbyterian Church. She was a great mother and wife. She loved to cook and quilt. Ruth enjoyed flowers, gardening, bowling and loved bright colors. She was super-handy, loved her friends, and was known for her...
Ruth Ann Rhodes Turner, 78, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 surrounded by her family. Waiting to meet her with open arms were her parents, Grover and Gladys Rhodes and her...
Reverend Warren Clark Barfield
Clark Barfield, 74, died Sunday, August 20, 2023 in Kinston, North Carolina following a brief illness. He was a retired minister in the Eastern North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. Clark graduated from Needham Broughton High School in Raleigh, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the Duke University School of Divinity.
Born November 21, 1948, Clark was predeceased by his parents, Warren Kilgo Barfield and Marjorie...
Reverend Warren Clark Barfield
Clark Barfield, 74, died Sunday, August 20, 2023 in Kinston, North Carolina following a brief illness. He was a retired minister in the Eastern North Carolina...
Gina Thomasine Turner Justice
Gina Thomasine Turner Justice, 66, of Pink Hill, passed away on August 15, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loved ones.
Thomasine was born in Kinston, NC, on January 23, 1957, to Richard and Virginia Turner. She was the baby of her family, spoiled by her daddy and her big brother, Keith. She adored and emulated her older sister, Ann. Virginia and Ann taught Thomasine the art of style, sophistication, and spirituality at...
Gina Thomasine Turner Justice
Gina Thomasine Turner Justice, 66, of Pink Hill, passed away on August 15, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loved ones.
Thomasine was born in...
We regretfully announce the passing of Hugh Frank Benton, who passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 12, 2023. His memory will live forever in our hearts.
Mr. Benton was the son of Jesse E. Benton and Julia Carter Benton of Lagrange, NC. He was a U.S. Navy Honor Guard in Washington, D.C. and was stationed on the U.S.S. Missouri between the years of 1945 and 1950. Mr. Benton retired from the state working for Lenoir County as a school bus mechanic.
He was...
We regretfully announce the passing of Hugh Frank Benton, who passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 12, 2023. His memory will live forever in our hearts.
Mr....
Currie Lyndell Smith, 82, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, August 10, 2023. He was surrounded by loved ones as he passed into the arms of Christ. Currie was predeceased by his sisters Dale Smith, Elaine Byrd and JoAnn Ipock; his mother, Annie Lee Smith and his father, Glennie Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Margaret Smith; son, Kevin Smith of Deep Run; daughter, Amber Smith Willingham of Katy, Texas and husband Phil Willingham;...
Currie Lyndell Smith, 82, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, August 10, 2023. He was surrounded by loved ones as he passed into the arms of Christ. Currie was...
Marvin “Mac” McDowell Garris Jr., 76, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby Lee and Marvin Garris.
Mac is survived by his daughter, Lynley Herring (David Harrell), grandchildren, Morgan Herring (Anna), Maygan Herring Russ (Jeremy), Makelle Herring (Anderson), and Dylan Harrell (Kelly); great-grandchildren, Grayson Russ, Lainey Jo Russ, and Owen Herring: brother, Johnny Garris and wife Jo Ann; stepdaughter Wendy...
Marvin “Mac” McDowell Garris Jr., 76, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby Lee and Marvin Garris.
Mac is survived by...
Mary Ellen Johnson Perry, 60, of Goldsboro, NC passed away on August 6, 2023.
Mary was born December 1, 1962, on George Airforce Base in California to Harold and Sally Johnson. Throughout her years, she was known for her sense of humor, heart of gold, and infectious laugh. Mary was known for her wit and jokingly referred to as the “cat lady”. There was nothing Mary held closer to her heart than her family and her fur babies.
In 1986 she married the love of her...
Mary Ellen Johnson Perry, 60, of Goldsboro, NC passed away on August 6, 2023.
Mary was born December 1, 1962, on George Airforce Base in California to Harold and Sally Johnson. Throughout her...
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