All Obituaries

Michael James Ward, age 68, of Kinston, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Pruitt Health.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Virgil Ward and Marolyn Jean Shafley; his sister Cherrie Smith; and his grandmother Minnie Mae Orr; and his dogs Trooper, Harley, Banjo, and Gizmo. Michael served in the U.S. Air Force.  He retired from Ed Phillips Heating and AC & Plumbing.  Michael is survived by his wife Linda Hoover Ward of the home; sons James Ward of...

Pamela Gail Rouse, 60, of Trenton, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents; William Glenn Rouse and Olivia Dean Rouse; her partner Richard Kordulewski and brother Eddie Glenn Rouse. Pam is survived by her son; Roy Allen Tucker, Jr and wife Crystal; granddaughter, Rhiannon Abigail Tucker; siblings; Terry Lynn Rouse and wife Georiga, William Allen Rouse and wife Selena, Nikki Rouse and many other special family and friends. She loved horses and...

James Franklin Poer, 73, of Kinston passed away at his home on November 21, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward Poer and Joyce Irene Poer. James proudly served in the US Army.  He worked in contract sales at Lowe’s Home Improvement. He enjoyed country music and dancing. James is survived by his wife, Shirley Davis Poer; step-daughters, Wendy Dillon and husband Keith and Angel Dail; step-son, Robbie Dail; daughter-in-law, Candice Dail; grandchildren,...

Ray Cleveland Sanderson passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Kitty Askins.  He was a long-time member of Bethel Free Will Babtist Church.  Ray retired from West Company.  He enjoyed watching sports and pulling for his favorite teams the Atlanta Braves, and the UNC Tarheels. Ray is preceded in death by his parents Clyta Caroline and Grover Sanderson; first wife Catherine Smith Sanderson; second wife Alma Sanderson; three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his...

Billy Daniel Jones, age 86, of Kinston, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esque Randolph Jones and Doris Dell Jones; first wife, Emma Frances Herring Jones, second wife, Shirley Moore Jones; brothers, Randolph Jones and Preston Jones. Billy worked as a site attendant for Lenoir County Landfill, where he met many people and enjoyed visiting with them.  Billy is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Jones and finance, Todd Miller of...

Israel Benitez Carbajal, 61, of Seven Springs passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at his home. Israel was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness of Snow Hill where he was a faithful member.  He was employed in the agriculture field.  One of his past times was watching soccer.  He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Floriberta T. DeBenitez of the home; daughters, Hilda Garcia and Maricruz Edwards; sons, Armando Benitez...

Jessica Michelle Taylor, of Kinston went home to her Lord and savior on November 14, 2023, at the age of 39. She is survived by her sons, Andrew Cater 20, Joshus Cater 17; her father, James Earl Taylor and her mother Jennifer Lee Dawkins; sister, Megan Renee Taylor. She loved her aunts and uncles: Becky and Danny Oliver, Thurman Carl Taylor, Phillip Dean and Cheri Taylor, Jesse Lee and Lori Taylor, Ed Dawkins; cousins, Misty, Chelsea Oliver, Jesse (Junnie) Taylor, Joseph and Makaela. She is...

Mike Joseph Lindner, 93, of Kinston, passed away on Wednesday, November 8th, 2023, at UNC Lenoir healthcare. He was preceded in death by his parents Michael Lindner and Marianna Miszkewicz Lindner, three sisters: Teresa Fitzgerald, Judy Lindner, Gina Lindner and brother, Joseph Lindner. Mike was born in Kruszewo, Pila, Poland in 1929 where he enjoyed his younger years on a farm, attending school and being a Boy Scout. After WWII, where Mike and his family were prisoners in a concentration...

Betty Lou Waller, 83, of Kinston passed away on November 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Shackelford and Minnie Johnson Shackleford. Betty attended Atlantic Christian College. After graduation she taught school at Caswell Center, Banks Elementary School, and Lenoir Community College. In addition to being a great teacher, she was an outstanding mother and homemaker, as well as being a loyal volunteer at her church. Betty is survived by her husband, Billy Wilson...

On Monday, October 30, 2023, Gary Hines slipped from his earthly bondage to the waiting arms of his savior Jesus Christ. Gary relied greatly on his faith throughout his life. He was born and raised in Kinston. He was proud of his hometown and participated in many events and organizations that promoted historical events in Lenoir County.  He was an active member of the CSS Neuse II Gunboat Foundation which promotes a living history museum on a full-size replica of a Confederate ironclad....