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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.

Obituary: Ruth Taylor Howard

Ruth Taylor Howard, 98, of Kinston, passed away, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at UNC Lenoir Healthcare. A Graveside Service will be conducted Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 11:30am at Pinelawn Memorial Park with the Rev. David Harrington officiating. The family will receive friends at Edwards Funeral Home from 10:00 - 11:00am prior to the service.

Obituary: Mary Frances Lane Jones

Mrs. Mary Frances Lane Jones, age 93, passed away at her home Tuesday morning, June 25, 2024. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Thursday, June 27th, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Hank Jarman officiating. Committal Services will be held privately at the Jones Family Cemetery.

Obituary: William Carven Stallings, Jr.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William Carven Stallings, Jr., affectionately known as Bill, of Kinston and Atlantic Beach. He departed this life on Monday, June 17, 2024, at CarolinaEast Health Systems in New Bern at the age of 75. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 6 pm at First Baptist Church, 2600 Rouse Road, Kinston, NC. The family invites you to join them for refreshments in the fellowship hall following the service.

Obituary: Dr. Charles Leonidas Herring

Dr. Charles Leonidas Herring, 95, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice House in Goldsboro, NC. A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, June 26 at 3:00 pm at Gordon Street Christian Church in Kinston, NC. A reception will be held afterwards at the Church Fellowship Hall.

Obituary: Robert Earl Everett

Robert Earl Everett, 40, left a void in the hearts of many as he departed this life for life eternal on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. A service of love and remembrance will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Wheat Swamp Christian Church with Pastor Hank Jarman officiating. Committal will follow at Westview Cemetery.

Obituary: Minnie Helen Jones-Page Chase

Minnie Helen Jones-Page Chase, 90, of Kinston passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Signature Health Care. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Garner Funeral Home and other times at 231 Reagan Dr., Kinston, NC 28504. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Pinelawn Memorial Park with Pastor Captain Joshua Smith of the Salvation Army in Kinston officiating.

Obituary: Meta Mae Williams Kennedy,

Meta Mae Williams Kennedy, 92, passed away on May 30, 2024, at UNC Lenoir Hospital in Kinston, North Carolina. A Celebration of Life will be conducted Monday, June 3, 2024, at 11AM in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be private.