All Obituaries

James “Jim” Edgar Weeks, 47, of Chocowinity passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at his home. He is preceded in death by his brother Eddie Weeks. Jim is survived by his wife Joy Rhodes Weeks, parents Earl and Carolyn Weeks, daughter Amber Weeks, Joy’s children Mandy Bullock and husband Andy and Amy Becirovic and husband Edin and their daughter Alia, brothers Steve Weeks and wife Amy, Rick Weeks and wife Beverly and Frankie Weeks and wife Jennifer, sister-in-law Debbie...

Max Rasberry Cobb, 90, of Kinston passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at NC State Veterans Home.  He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Max was a proud member of Southwood Memorial Christian Church. He served our Country in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  After his service in the US Navy, he worked with Dupont for many years until he retired.   He is preceded in death by his wife, Lucille “Billie” Koonce Cobb;...

Wayne M. Stroud, 89, of Kinston passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at UNC Lenoir Healthcare. He was retired from Caswell Center where he worked as a Developmental Technician. Wayne also served in the United States Army during the Korean War where he earned the United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Wayne is preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Q. Stroud. Survivors include his daughter Sharon Tyndall and husband Jeff of LaGrange, son Graham Stroud and...

Mary Jane Jones, 79, of Kinston passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at UNC Lenoir Healthcare. She is preceded in death by her parents Thelman and Mary Alphin Wiley; husband Luther Bruce Jones and sister Doris Murphy Stroud and brother Horace Wiley Sr. Mary is survived by her son Danny Jones and wife Ramona; grandson Alex Jones; three special nieces Vickie Taylor and husband Larry, Donna Herring and husband Ricky and Debbie Jones and husband Donald and nephew Horace Wiley Jr. and wife Lou...

Carl Edward Blizzard, 78, of Trenton passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Crystal Coast Hospice House in New Port, NC. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie Blizzard and Mary Bell Blizzard, and son Michael Blizzard. Carl is survived by his wife, Louise Metts Blizzard, sons, Edward Earl Blizzard and wife Sharlene, Roger W. Watson and wife Lorie, grandson, Brandon Watson, step-grandchildren, Caleb Daniels and Hannah Hill, step-great-grandson Rylan Hill, sister-in-law Doris...

Ilse Mages Rouse, 79, of Kinston, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her three sons on Friday, August 16, 2019, at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her parents, Heinrich and Luise Mages, her husband of 46 years, William “Billy” Hardy Rouse, and her brother Heinz Mages. Ilse is survived by her sons, William H. Rouse, Jr. and wife Cathy, Richard W. Rouse and wife Karen, and Eric S. Rouse and wife Alice, all of Kinston. She was a loving Omi to her grandchildren,...

Rhonda Kay Smith Jones, 67, of Grifton passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice. She is preceded in death by her parents Ray Harold Smith and Glynn Seymour Smith and two sisters “Bitsy” and Elisa. Rhonda is survived by her husband Sammy Jones, daughters Angie Thomas and husband Rick and Sammi Jo Parker and husband Lance, grandchildren Hayleigh Brooke Warren, Raygan Burnette, Logan Ipock, Emma Burnette and Jax Parker, sister Glynda Thornton and family....

Jerry Ronald Daughety, 72, of Kinston passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents Theodore Bright and Tessie Sanderson Daughety. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He worked with Kinston Fire Department, Overnite Transportation and NC Department of Transportation. Jerry was a member of Sandy Bottom Fire Department, Southwood Fire Department and Southwood Memorial Christian Church. He is survived by his wife...

Ralph Becton Banks, Jr., 84, of Trenton passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Signature Health Care. Funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Tuckahoe Christian Church with Pastor Roger Nobles. Visitation will follow the funeral service. Graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Banks Family Cemetery in Comfort. Ralph was a loving husband, father and friend. He was owner and operator of Banks Landscape and Septic Tank Services....

Edward “Eddie” Earl Dula, 55, of Kinston passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents Henry Floyd Dula and Mary Louise Brown Dula. Eddie was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved to play the guitar, spend time with his friends and was a hardworking man. He is survived by his wife Carla Dula, sons Chris Dula, Caleb Dula, Cody Dula and CJ Dula, two grandchildren, sisters Annette Taylor and husband Nick Brown and Angel Heath and husband...