All Obituaries

Amanda Louise Griffin Hill, 99, of Kinston, formerly of Trenton, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Franklin “W.F.” Hill, four sisters, and five brothers. Louise is survived by her daughters, Brenda Hill Eubanks of Kinston and Gayle Hill Jones (Marcus) of Boone; son, Brent O’Neil Hill (Joyce) of Hammondsport, NY; grandchildren, Marcus Hill (Katie), Kate Peach (John), Ashley Eubanks...

Robert Lee Reaves, 86, of Kinston, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at UNC Lenoir Health Care. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Griffin Reaves; father, Johnnie J. Reaves; mother, Ethel Jones Reaves, and brother, James “Dick” Reaves. Robert served his country in the Army National Guard for 34 years and later retired from Barrus Construction Company after over 40 years of service. He was a member of Revival Mission Church, where he served as Deacon. He is...

Mrs. Minnie Belle Oakes Boyles passed away on Tuesday morning, September 27, 2022 on her 98th birthday, at home surrounded by her family.  Belle was a native of Greene County, and the daughter of Arthur C. and Effie Elizabeth Oakes. She graduated from Hookerton High School and attended Draughon Business College in Winston-Salem.  It was in Winston-Salem where she met and married the love of her life, Roy Lee Boyles, on March 18, 1944, before moving to Kinston to be close to her...

Fred Thomas Jones, Jr., 72, of La Grange, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lois Inaira Wiggins Jones and Fred Thomas Jones, Sr. Fred is survived by his son, Fred Thomas Jones III; grandsons, Justin Thomas Jones, Nathan Tyler Jones, and Jacob Lee Jones; great-grandson, Noah Eli Jones; siblings, Mamie Jones Croom and Floyd David Jones, and many other special family and friends. Graveside service will be held at...

Nancy Lou Woodell Kennedy, 78, of Kinston passed away peacefully on September 25, at Cardinal (ARC) Care in Dunn.  She was born in High Point NC on December 6, 1943 to the late Staley Woodell and Dorothy (Dot) Hill Woodell. Nancy was loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She graduated Salutatorian from Trinity High School, Randolph County, NC, Class of 1962.   She was a former school Senior English teacher and Quiz Bowl Coach at Arendell Parrott Academy, as well...

Lisa Rebecca Strickland Thornton, 57, passed away on Thursday, September 22nd 2022, at Wayne UNC Healthcare. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph “Slick” Strickland and Rebecca Harris Strickland. Lisa was a loving wife, stepmother, sister, step-grandmother, and friend. She was employed at Wayne Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed making memories, especially cooking and Christmas shopping. She loved helping others and had a giving heart, always putting others before...

Eunice Glenn McDaniel Hicks, 79, of Dover, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Wayne Hicks; parents, Willard and Helen McDaniel, and sisters, Berta Herndon and Ernestine Sach.  Eunice attended Lane’s Chapel Methodist Church in Dover. Eunice is survived by her daughter, Robin Hicks Gray and husband, Jimmy, of Creedmoor, NC; granddaughter, Kelsey Parrish and husband, Christopher, of...

Ronald Byron Houston, 73, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Byron Houston and Thelma Brown Houston. He was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church where he served as Deacon for many years. Ronald is survived by his daughter, Angie Houston Hemby and partner, Robert Daniel, of Raleigh; granddaughters, Lindsay Hemby and Hailey Hemby; great-grandson, Jonah Liam Orth; sister, Nancy Houston Marlette of Bogue;...

Sammy Rickie Hardison, of Kinston, NC, went to he be with his heavenly father on Thursday, September 15, 2022.  He was a devoted husband of 55 years, loving father, grandfather, and a friend to many. He was a sweet and tender-hearted man who was full of love for everyone.  He proudly served our country in the Army, a past ER of the Kinston Elks Lodge and a member of Tanglewood Church of God. Ricky loved the game of golf and fishing, but his biggest joy came from the time with his...

Kenneth Dean Langston, age 60, of Grifton passed away peacefully at his home Monday, September 12, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Hilda Langston; his former wife, Debra Haynes and brother, Billy Dale Langston. Dean is survived by his daughter, Lindsay Langston Herring and husband, Brent;    sister, Sharon Langston Formy-Duval and husband, Jody;  brother, Randy and wife, Tracie; grandchildren, Conner Herring, Madi Herring and Declan Herring and...