All in Obituaries
Ann Spence, 89, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, with her family by her side. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 28, at 11am, at Jackson Heights OFWB Church with the Rev. Justin Barnett and Pastor Ashley Summerlin officiating. Burial will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Mary Frances Lee Gaskins, 74, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on April 20, 2023, in Daphne, Alabama. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 11am, at Edwards Funeral Home. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.
Arendall Blake “Ren” Bryan, 82, passed away on April 23, 2023 at the North Carolina Veterans Home in Kinston, North Carolina. A service of love and remembrance will be held by the graveside on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Pinelawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends after the service.
Jonathan Allan Heath, 61, of Greenville, NC, died Thursday, April 20, 2023. Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of his life at Gordon Street Christian Church at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023, with the Reverend Doug Stokes officiating. After the service, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall at Gordon Street Christian Church, Kinston, North Carolina.
Tammy Lynn Moore Kennedy, 62, departed this life on Friday, April 14, 2023, at her home. Memorial services for Mrs. Kennedy will take place Thursday, April 27, 2023, 11 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church in Kinston. Graveside service will follow at Turner Cemetery.
Virginia Lynn Croom Baker, 81, of Kinston, was called to her heavenly home and reunited with her daughter on Friday, April 21, 2023. A service of love and remembrance will be held on Tuesday April 25th at 6:00 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange with Pastor Ronnie Hobgood officiating. The family will receive friends following the service and other times at the home.
Mary Jane Jones Tilghman “Cookie”, 76, finished her course and was received into the presence of her Lord on Friday, April 14, 2023 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. A service of love and remembrance will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange with Pastor Chris Truett officiating. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation following the service. A private committal will be held at a later date at Fairview Cemetery, La Grange.
Bradley Sutton Elmore, 54, was called to his eternal home on Wednesday afternoon, April 12, 2023. A service to celebrate and honor Brad’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at First Pentecostal Holiness Church, Kinston with Pastor Justin Barnett officiating. Committal will follow at Fairview Cemetery in La Grange. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home, as well as other times at the home.
Louis Henry Howard, 80, passed away suddenly at his home in Kinston, NC on April 10, 2023. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Pink Hill Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Woodington Ward with burial following at the Howard Family Cemetery.
Marie Ewell Spears passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at ECU Medical Center at the age of 97. A Graveside Service of Remembrance will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023, 2 pm at Westview Cemetery. The family will greet friends immediately following the service.
Command Sergeant Major James H. “Tom” Parham, 88, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Services will be held on Good Friday, April 7. Visitation will begin at 11 am at Howard Carter Funeral Home. Service will follow at 12 p.m. with Pastor Dave Fishman officiating. Burial with full military honors will be held at Westview Cemetery immediately follow the funeral service.
Mrs. Annette Louise Tixier West, 78, of Winston-Salem, formerly of Kinston, NC passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. A celebration of life memorial service will be held on April 15, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Gordon Street Christian Church in Kinston (118 East Gordon Street) with the Rev. Doug Stokes officiating. The family will receive friends at a reception immediately following the service in the Fellowship Hall.
David Lee Mooring, 66, of Kinston passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at UNC Lenoir Health Care. Funeral will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at North Lenoir High School Auditorium with Bishop Jeff Howard officiating. Visitation will follow the funeral. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2023 at Westview Cemetery.
Linda Elaine Oliver Peace, 69, of Kinston, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at her home. Memorial service will be held Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 3:00 pm at Howard-Carter Funeral Home.
Joseph Lea Callaway, 57, died on March 7, 2023, at his home in Kinston, NC. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. March 25, 2023, at Gordon Street Christian Church, (118 E. Gordon Street). Memorials may be sent to: Friends of the Homeless Emergency Shelter - PO Box 2136, Kinston, NC, Gordon St. Christian Church – 118 East Gordon St, Kinston, NC, East Carolina Council-BSA – PO Box 1698, Kinston, NC or Lenoir County SPCA – PO Box 1481, Kinston, NC. Following the service, there will be a gathering of friends and family to toast Lea, his life and service to others at the Beer Barn, Hwy 70 East, Kinston, NC. Please join us in this celebration!
