All Obituaries

Lucy “Peggy” Reynolds Mewborn, 90, of Seven Springs, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, John H. Mewborn, parents, Brice and Rosa Lee Reynolds, daughter, Jennie M. Wilmont, son, Johnny Mewborn, great grandchildren, Faith Dale and Layla Mewborn and sisters, Virginia Rogers and Dorothy Jones. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Cash of Seven Springs, and Jill Hartley of Trinity, NC, son, Jack Mewborn of Seven Springs, twelve ...

Betty Lou Barfield Trimboli, 86, of Kinston, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, faithful servant and cherished member of her community who touched countless lives with kindness and grace. For over 40 years, she faithfully served at Arendell Parrott Academy, where she dedicated her career to young people before retiring. She deeply loved her “APA children” and found great joy in keeping up with graduates long after they had ...

Vernon Clifton Sorrell, age 85, passed away on February 26, 2026. Born on September 4, 1940, he was the son of Clifton and Liney Franks Sorrell and the youngest of three sons. Vernon proudly served six years in the National Guard, demonstrating his dedication to his country early in life. He later devoted more than 30 years of his career to DuPont in Kinston, where he was known for his strong work ethic and reliability, retiring in 1998. His hands were never idle, and after retirement, he ...

Carol Evangeline Price Ham, 92 was born April 5, 1933, in Seven Springs, NC to Ike and Celia Price. She graduated from Moss Hill High School. She began her Christian walk as a child at Zion United Methodist Church where she later went on to play the piano. Both music and faith were a huge part of her life. She was an original member of the gospel group, The Harmony Quartet, alongside her husband for many years. She was married to her husband Lee “Shine” Ham for 72 years. They had ...

Carole Perry King, 87, of La Grange, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred King, parents, Claude and Lillie Wilkins; daughter, Sheila Ann Perry; niece, Claudia Faye Smith; sisters, Gail Smith and Claudette Daughety; and brother, Dennis Franklin. She is survived by her daughter, Wanda Brinson and husband Anthony of La Grange; son, Gilbert Perry and wife Chrissy of Charlotte; grandson, Brandon Rouse and wife Tonya of Kinston and their ...

Willie James Houston, Sr., age 91, of Kinston, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at home. Because of his faith and relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, he is now resting in the arms of Jesus. He is preceded in death by his wonderful wife, Ruby Lillian Carter Houston, parents, Judson and Dora Houston, son-in-law, Tony Jones and half-brothers, Lemuel and Sidney Houston. He was known for his deep faith, strong work ethic, kind heart, and love for the simple joys in life. Willie ...

Billy Wilson Waller, 86, of Kinston, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Waller, parents, Oscar and Billie Waller, sister, Christy Jane Hawkins, and brother, Burgess Waller. Born in Woodington, NC, Billy lived a life marked by service, dedication, and deep love for family and community. Billy was a genuine man of strong faith. He was a lifetime member of Westminster United Methodist Church where he served with joy for many years. He ...

Tessie Marie Byrd Hill of Kinston passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 2, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna Lee Howard Byrd. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Tessie enjoyed camping with her children and grandchildren whether it be at the beach or zoo. She enjoyed cooking big meals for her family on Sundays and loved working in her yard. You could see her on the lawn ...

Michael Jonathan Schaffer, 69, of Pikeville, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. He was born on February 10, 1957, to the late John and Shirley Schaffer. Michael was a devoted family man and person of deep faith. He was known by all who met him as a very good man with a kind heart and a strong love for his family. His son, Christian, was the light of his life, and he took great pride in every moment they shared together. He cherished time spent with his loved ones, especially ...

Peggy Joyce Midyette Kennedy, 86, of Kinston, passed away of Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She leaves behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories with family and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose greatest joy came from caring for her loved ones and spending time surrounded by family. After more than 30 years of dedicated service in the dietary department at Caswell Center, she retired with pride in her work and the many ...