All Obituaries

It is a blessing to announce that on December 08, 2018, Lorna P. Sasnett, 92, was escorted into the presence of the Lord. Lorna was born in Cheslyn Hay, England on December 27, 1925.  She was a wonderful Christian Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother and loved quilting, painting and growing flowers.  She was a member of New Testament Baptist Church and played the organ there for many years. Lorna served in the English Woman’s military service for several years and was a...

Emma Velez Gardner born January 1, 1941 was called to her heavenly home on December 7th, 2018. Emma was preceded in death by her son Jason Shaw Gardner. Emma was a member of the hospital auxiliary (Pink Ladies), president for one year, interpreter for the court system and part time instructor at Lenoir Community College. She is survived by husband Reece Gardner and 2 children, Jessica Nix and husband Bob and Reece Jr. and wife Lisa, as well as her grandchildren, Rachel Gardner Nix, Patrick...

Beulah Jarman Jenkins, of Kinston passed away peacefully at Vidant Palliative Care Center Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the age of 81. Beulah was born May 1, 1937 to Leslie and Laura Jarman. Beulah married Glen Jenkins of the Plantation of Jones County and they had two sons. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of almost 60 years and both sons Timmy Jenkins and Gene Jenkins, daughter-in-law Joann Jenkins and brother Darrell Jarman. Beulah is survived by her brother Jimmy...

Linda Langston Hill of Deep Run, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at the age of 75 in Greenville at Vidant Hospital’s Cancer Center on the evening of December 4th.  Linda was born August 13, 1943, to Catherine and Zeb Vance Langston of Kinston.  Linda married William Franklin Hill, better known as Fuzzy, of Kinston in 1969. They share three beloved children, Wendi Kaye, Kathy Jo, and Will Hill. Linda retired at Smith Hearing Care amd went on to serve as church...

Walter David Ezzell, Sr., 91, of Kinston passed away at UNC Lenoir Healthcare, Sunday, December 2, 2018. Walter was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family, antique cars and Lovicks Café. Walter was a member of Deep Run Church of God and was loved by many and will be missed by all. Walter was preceded in death by his parents James Tate Ezzell and Elsie Summerlin Ezzell, wife Flonnie Mae Ezzell and son Jimmy...

Anthony Brown, 61, of Kinston passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at his home. He is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann Brown. Survivors include his father, Billy Brown; daughter, Nicole Brown and spouse Terry Ivey; sons, Austin Edward Brown and spouse Briana Herring, Devin Randal Brown and wife Emily; grandchildren, Hayden Ivey, Kiley Nichole Brown; one grandchild on the way, Easton Dean Brown, all of Fayetteville; sisters, Debbie Brown Casey of Kinston, Gloria Brown Walther of...

Mattie Lee Jones Corey, 84, of Kinston passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at UNC Lenoir Healthcare. Mattie was a loving and caring mother and wife and loved all the children she ever took care of. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Mable Jones, husband Edward L. Corey, son Edward L. Corey, Jr., brother Joe Jones, Thomas Jones, Ernest Jones and Lynwood Jones, sisters Tempie Tyndall, Tessie Butts, Hilda Herring, Dorothy Sowers, Mable Ginn and Sybil Jones.   Mattie is...

Fay Joyce Huckabee Firnstahl, 84, of Kinston passed away at home, Monday, November 19, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband Major Vernon Ewald Firnstahl, parents Robert Edward and Lurla Belle Huckabee and sister Jean Hill. Fay is survived by her daughters Susan Mann and husband Ronald of Kinston and Sandra Moore and husband Thomas of Virginia Beach, VA, sons David Firnstahl and wife Denise of Portsmouth VA, Charles Firnstahl and wife Arlene of Virginia Beach, VA and Michael...

Geraldine Humphrey Ginn, 81, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Carroll Ginn of the home and parents Marcellus Humphrey and Letha Horne; sister Maxine Coombs; brothers Marion Humphrey and Elwood Humphrey and Harold Humphrey and grandchildren Matt Ginn and Marcy Ginn. Survivors include her daughters Patsy Ann Ginn of Kinston and Kathy Ginn Bridgers of Ayden; sons Robert Carroll Ginn of Clayton, Morris Ray Ginn and wife Carolyn of Greenville...

Nellie Barrow Conklin, 92, of Kinston, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents James and Inez Barrow; first husband Frank Jr. Harrison, second husband Ervin “Diddy Bo” Conklin; son Randy H. Conklin; sisters Gaynell Taylor and Catheleen Barrow; brothers Joseph Barrow, Willard Barrow, L.D. Barrow and Robert Barrow and brother-in-law  Fred Foyles. Survivors include her daughter Treva C. Baker (Terry); son Ricky Harrison...