All Obituaries

Ilse Mages Rouse, 79, of Kinston, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her three sons on Friday, August 16, 2019, at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her parents, Heinrich and Luise Mages, her husband of 46 years, William “Billy” Hardy Rouse, and her brother Heinz Mages. Ilse is survived by her sons, William H. Rouse, Jr. and wife Cathy, Richard W. Rouse and wife Karen, and Eric S. Rouse and wife Alice, all of Kinston. She was a loving Omi to her grandchildren,...

Rhonda Kay Smith Jones, 67, of Grifton passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice. She is preceded in death by her parents Ray Harold Smith and Glynn Seymour Smith and two sisters “Bitsy” and Elisa. Rhonda is survived by her husband Sammy Jones, daughters Angie Thomas and husband Rick and Sammi Jo Parker and husband Lance, grandchildren Hayleigh Brooke Warren, Raygan Burnette, Logan Ipock, Emma Burnette and Jax Parker, sister Glynda Thornton and family....

Jerry Ronald Daughety, 72, of Kinston passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents Theodore Bright and Tessie Sanderson Daughety. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He worked with Kinston Fire Department, Overnite Transportation and NC Department of Transportation. Jerry was a member of Sandy Bottom Fire Department, Southwood Fire Department and Southwood Memorial Christian Church. He is survived by his wife...

Ralph Becton Banks, Jr., 84, of Trenton passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Signature Health Care. Funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Tuckahoe Christian Church with Pastor Roger Nobles. Visitation will follow the funeral service. Graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Banks Family Cemetery in Comfort. Ralph was a loving husband, father and friend. He was owner and operator of Banks Landscape and Septic Tank Services....

Edward “Eddie” Earl Dula, 55, of Kinston passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents Henry Floyd Dula and Mary Louise Brown Dula. Eddie was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved to play the guitar, spend time with his friends and was a hardworking man. He is survived by his wife Carla Dula, sons Chris Dula, Caleb Dula, Cody Dula and CJ Dula, two grandchildren, sisters Annette Taylor and husband Nick Brown and Angel Heath and husband...

Lillie Aileene Craft Hill, 92, of Kinston passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Lillie was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Johnny and Maggie Craft and husband Carl Ross Hill.   Lillie is survived by her son Kenneth Hill and wife Joyce, grandchildren Alan Hill and wife Beth and Matthew Hill and wife Rebecca,...

Horace Davis, 91, of Kinston passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Harmony Hall Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Horace is preceded in death by his parents Charlie & Bertha Davis, wife Dorothy Craft Davis of 68 years and daughter Carolyn Davis Robbins. He was employed by the City of Kinston for many years before his career in sales and advertising for WISP and WRNS. Horace was a member of the Lions Club for 52 years. Horace is survived by his son, Randall Davis and wife Connie, 3...

James Dillard Thurman, 72, of Kinston passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Ruth Thurman and sister, Charlene Thurman Peede. James is survived by his wife, Margie Gray Thurman of the home; daughter, Rebecca Thurman Howell and husband Scott; son, James Arnold Thurman and wife Alison; grandsons, William Robert Thurman and Jeffry Howell; brothers, David Thurman and wife Micki and Glenn Thurman and wife Beth and several nieces and...

Emmett Welton Williams, 81, of LaGrange passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents Henry and Smithey Williams and brother Shorty Williams. Emmett was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He worked at Caswell Center for 30 years and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States Army National Guard, loved fishing, gardening and helping others. Emmett is survived by his wife Janet...

Charlene Thurman Peede, 69, of Kinston passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Charlene worked at UNC Lenoir Healthcare for 45 years and served in the Cheer Corner and was awarded Nurse of the Year. Charlene was a member of Tanglewood Church of God where she served as a youth leader. She is preceded in death by her parents James and Ruth Thurman. Charlene is survived by her husband Wayne Peede, daughter Anne...