All Obituaries

Millard Berkley Smith, 78, of Deep Run passed away Friday, April 20, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. He is preceded in death by his parents William “Bud” and Annie Belle Smith, son Kevin Lane Smith and brother WC Smith. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Woodington Ward. He is survived by his wife, Linda Ann Freeman Smith, son Nelson Smith and wife Lisa,...

Gloria Jean Smith Smith of Kinston passed away Monday, April 15, 2019. She is preceded in death by her son Thomas Alver Smith, Jr. and her parents Harry and Ruth Smith. She is survived by her husband Thomas Alver Smith of the home, daughter-in-law Brenda Smith of LaGrange, grandchildren Thomas Alver Smith III and wife Stephanie of Graham and Davison Floyd Smith and wife Jessica of Charlotte along with their mother Jeannie B. Smith of New Bern, great- granddaughter Madelyn Harper Smith of...

On April 12, 2019 with his family by his side Kenneth Earle Abernethy died peacefully and was welcomed into the arms of his Creator and Lord and Savior.  Earle was a beloved husband, dad, grandaddy, brother, and friend.  He is survived by his wife of almost 25 years, Theresa Abernethy, his three daughters, Angie Cowan and her husband Coleman, Kristi Van Zyl and her husband Kevin, and Terri Burgess and her husband Joe, his two step-children, Edwin Braswell and his wife Caroline and...

Edward Gerald Raynor, 82, of Deep Run passed away at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Thursday, April 11, 2019. Edward was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was the owner of Raynor Roofing for over 40 years, enjoyed helping others, loved the outdoors like fishing and crabbing, and spending time with family and friends. Edward was loved by all and will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Raynor. Edward is survived by his daughter, Debbie...

Grace Elizabeth Collier Hill, 88, of Kinston passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Signature Healthcare of Kinston. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She was Salutatorian of her class at Southwood High School, active service member of Lenoir County Agricultural Extension Department and charter member of Rivermont Presbyterian Church. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband, John C Hill; grandson, Jonathan Hill and son-in-law, Peter Onidi. She is...

Sidney Eugene Zorbaugh, 79, of Kinston passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Mildred Zorbaugh. He loved his church and most of all loved the Lord. Sidney is survived by his wife, Violet Huffman Zorbaugh; daughters, Nancy Zorbaugh, Kathy Stephens and husband Steve, Betty Sutley and husband Richard; son, David Zorbaugh and wife Lea Ann; grandchildren, Nikki Zorbaugh, Bethany Zorbaugh, Sharolyn Stephens, Jazalynn Sutley and...

Ella Marie Eubank Jones, 84, of Kinston passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019, at UNC Lenoir Health Care. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ella Eubank; brothers, Walter Daniel Eubank and Clem Thomas Eubank. Ella is survived by her husband, Wallace Jones; daughter, Barbara Ann Jones and friend Sherry Ethier; son, Wallace Michael Jones and wife Kelly; grandchildren, Wallace Michael Jones, Jr. and wife Rachel, Steven Anthony Jones and Matthew Ryan Jones; two...

Eleanor “Coot” Gray Fordham, 84, of Deep Run passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at her home.  Eleanor loved and was loved by everyone. She was preceded in death by her father Ivey Taylor and mother Estelle Grady Taylor Futrelle, step-father Theodore Futrelle, sister Marie Branch, brother Clinton Taylor and grandson Michael Hunnings. Eleanor is survived by her daughter Candee Forbes of Kinston; son Ivey Cole Hunnings and wife Debra of Dover; grandchildren J. R....

Ella French Langston, 81, of Kinston passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at her home. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to us all. She is preceded in death by her husband Ernest Langston, Sr., parents Joel and Sarah French, brothers Carl, Ed, Gary, JK and Ronald French, sister Ann French Boyette and two grandchildren Evan Lee and Ean Lenn Langston. Ella is survived by her children Earl and wife Donna Hill, Wesley and wife Jessica Hill, Teresa Hill...

Reid Whitford White, Jr., 72, of Kinston, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Reid Whitford White, Sr., and Beulah White. Reid is survived by his wife, Amelia King “Bea” White; sons, Fletcher White and Tom White; grandchildren, Thomas White and Jonathan White; sister, Sue Martin and husband John of Atlantic, NC; brother, Reverend Clint White and wife Lynn of Topsail, NC; numerous nieces, nephews and friends at Minnesott...