All Obituaries

James Kenneth Rombold,Jr. (Jim) age 69 of Hookerton NC, passed away on May 28, 2020. He passed away peacefully, with his wife and children at his side. Jim was born and raised in Lenoir County, NC. A Graduate of North Lenoir High School and Lenoir Community College. Jim was an entrepreneur/mechanical engineer, owning and operating his business, Precision Unlimited. He was an expert in his line of work, a jack of all trades and a master of ALL. Jim was known for his intelligence in numerous...

Richard Louis Humphrey, 80, of Smithfield passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Mary Winnifred King Humphrey.  Richard graduated from East Carolina University with his master’s in Clinical Psychology.  He worked in this field throughout his career.   He is survived by his daughters Helen Ann Humphrey Gaddy and husband Jeff and Mary Elizabeth Humphrey Reckner and husband Chris;...

William Briley “Billy” Smith III passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II, was a founding member of the Wyse Fork Volunteer Fire Department, and was a lifelong farmer.  After retiring from farming, he worked with the Jones County ABC Board.  He was a member of Armenia Christian Church and loved his church family.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather; and set...

James Thomas Bryant, 78, of Kinston passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020.  He was born February 5, 1942 to the late Joe and Leola Locklear Bryant.   He is survived by his wife, Retha Locklear Bryant; sons Marty Jones and wife Debbie, Mike Jones and wife Vickie, Mitch Jones and wife Kristi; daughters Myra Chamness and husband Kim, Gloria Hill and husband Tim, Teresa Gail Williams and husband Mark and Shelia Mosley and husband Johnny; grandchildren Ashley Andrews and husband Joseph,...

James “Jim” Larry Anderson, Jr., 48, of Dover passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Anderson and Hilda Wetherington. He was a long-distance truck driver. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was the “grill master” of the family. He loved spending time with his family. He was loved by all and will be deeply missed.   Jim is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Rebecca Anderson; daughter, Taylor Anderson who he...

Robert Lee Abbott, Jr., 86 of Kinston was born January 8, 1934 to the late Robert Lee Abbott, Sr. and Ruth Phillips Abbott.   He passed away from his home into Glory on Sunday, May 17, 2020 with his wife and daughter by his side. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mamie Abbott Browning; brother-in-law, Joe Wilson Browning, Jr and brother-in-law, Orville Bruce Daughety, Sr.     Lee is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nell Daughety Abbott of...

Jean Marlene Everett, 88, of Kinston passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Pam Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mt. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Willie Jennette and one sister, Virginia Credle.   She attended Hardbarger Business College and East Carolina University and was a member of the DAR and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was a founding member of Westside FWB Church where she served her Lord in many roles. Marlene served as Director of Lenoir County ARC (RAD...

Wilby Jean Garris Cole, 78, of Kinston passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at her daughter's home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Ivey and Wilby Heath Garris; husband, Roland “John” Cole of 34 years; brothers, James Monroe Garris, Carlie Ray Garris, Roy Lee Garris, Ivey Earl Garris and David Garris; sister, Betty Garris Jones and great-grandson, Jayce Odom. Wilby worked as a technician with Electrolux. She retired after 25 years of service. She was known for...

JoAnn Daugherty Whitfield, 81, of Kinston passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest Graham Daugherty and Margaret Louise White Daugherty; husband, Marshall Bryant Whitfield, Sr. and granddaughter, Alicen Forrester Whitfield. She is survived by her son, Marshall Bryant Whitfield, Jr. of Dover; granddaughter, Hailee Tyndall Whitfield and fiancé Johnathan Shrock of Winterville; sister, Forrestine Daugherty Riggs and husband Ronald of Dover;...

Albert Ray "Chip" Davis, 63, of Dover passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center. Albert was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Maria Davis. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother. He enjoyed music especially playing the guitar and electronics and enjoyed spending time with family. He is survived by his daughter, Ashia Davis; son, Terry Davis; grandchildren, Brianna Bell, Alexis Davis, Bladen Davis, Cherish Davis and Dakota Davis; sister, Loraine...