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Obituary - Ronald (Ron) Charles Anderson

Ronald (Ron) Charles Anderson, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends at Teahan Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 28th at 10 a.m., followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m. A private burial will take place at Hala Cemetery in Amana, Iowa at a later time.

Obituary: Thomas Edgar Elmore III

Thomas Edgar Elmore III died June 21, 2023 at Duke University Hospital. Services for Mr. Elmore will be private. A celebration of life will be held from 4:00 until 6:00 PM on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Moss Hill Sporting and Therapeutic Society, 6172 Hwy. 55 West, Kinston, NC 28504.

Obituary: Murrell Ray Broadway

Murrell Ray Broadway, 83 of Kinston was greeted by his Lord and Savior Monday, June 19, 2023 at the home of his eldest son. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Fellowship Church with Pastor John Robert Harris officiating. Burial will follow the service at Westview Cemetery.

Obituary: Myrtle Ellen Murphy Howard

Myrtle Ellen Murphy Howard, 86, of Snow Hill, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Greendale Forest Nursing Home. Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home, with funeral services beginning at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Craig Simmons officiating. Burial will follow the service at Oakridge Cemetery in Pink Hill.

Obituary: Pinkey Joyner Harper

Pinkey Joyner Harper, 104, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Westview Cemetery with Reverend Mike Whatley. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Woodington Methodist Church in care of Gwen Rouse, 4079 Liddell Road, Seven Springs, NC 28578.

Obituary - Joan Graves Joyner

Joan Graves Joyner, 79, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. A service of love and remembrance will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Spilman Memorial Baptist Church, Kinston with Rev. Dr. H. Powell Dew officiating. Committal will follow at Westview Cemetery in Kinston. The family will receive friends in the hour prior to the service.

Obituary - Phyllis McCoy Taylor (Heath)

Phyllis McCoy Taylor (Heath), 87, of Kinston entered the gates of Heaven on May 30, 2023. Funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Garner Funeral Home with Pastor Gene Miller officiating. The visitation will be held following the funeral service. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2023 at Cove City Cemetery.

Obituary: Edgar Gene Stallings

Edgar “Gene” Stallings, 77, or La Grange, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023. A service to honor Gene’s life will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery with Pastor John Wiggins officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

Obituary: William "Buddy" Briley Taylor

William B. “Buddy” Taylor, 88, of Kinston passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at UNC Lenoir Hospital. The visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., with the funeral starting at 12 noon, on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Allen Ham and Pastor Michael Wright officiating. Burial will follow in the John Green Smith Family Cemetery on John Green Smith Road Kinston.