All Obituaries

Jean Carol Antwine Merritt, 79, of Kinston passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at her home. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. Jean loved to watch TV, fishing off the pier and most of all spending time with family and friends. She will be truly missed by many. Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Burl Perry Merritt Sr.; parents, Judge and Villian Antwine; son, Burl Perry Merritt, Jr.; daughter, Pamela Potter and five siblings. Left to...

Anna Louise Gerow, a long-time resident of Burlington and Elon, passed away December 3, 2019 at the Village of Kinston in Kinston, NC.    Anna was the daughter of former Mayor of Burlington Jimmy Gerow and Betty Kichline Gerow. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Jim Gerow, Jr. She is survived by her brother, David H. Gerow, of Sun City, FL and her sister-in-law, Ceci Gerow, of Apoka, FL; three nieces, Laura Gerow Hall and her husband Bob, Delores Gerow...

Fannie Marie Sowers, 95, of Grifton, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Greendale Forest Nursing Home, Snow Hill, NC. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Kinston, NC.

Maxine Herring Smith, 71, of Kinston passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at The La Grange Church of God on Hwy 70 by Wynn Odom Ford.  All are welcome to come and pay their respect. Pastor Arnold will be officiating. 

Mack Lewis, 73, of Kinston died on November 29, 2019 at UNC Lenoir Health Care.  He was born November 12, 1946 in Wayne County, NC to Benjamin Harrison Lewis and Elouise Mozingo Lewis. He was predeceased by his parents, wife Ola Faye Lewis, as well as his son, Ronald Johnson. Mack served in the United States Air Force and was a self-employed electrician. His hobby was collecting knives and machetes. He is survived by his son, Allen Johnson and wife Barbara;...

Following a lengthy battle with cancer, Terry Edwin Braxton, 67, of Dover passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his home.  Terry was born in Lenoir County on February 12, 1952 to Jessie Bruton Braxton and Mabel Smith Braxton. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Lindsey Braxton. Terry grew up in Grifton and was a graduate of North Lenoir High School, Class of 1970.  He worked offshore for many years and later retired from DuPont.  Terry is survived by...

R.L. “Boogie” Scott ,90, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at UNC Lenoir Healthcare surrounded by his loving family. Boogie was born on May 22, 1929 in Kinston, N.C. to Robert Aaron and Dorothy Gunnels Scott. After graduating from Grainger High School he attended The Citadel in Charleston S.C. and then he returned home to marry the love of his life Joyce Smith. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War Conflict, where he was stationed...

Reuben Joshua Davis, 85, of Kinston passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice, Greenville, NC.  He was born February 25, 1934, in Wilson County to Fred Davis and Mattie Hinnant Davis.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lucille Hawley Davis.   He was a loving father, grandfather and friend.  He was the owner of Davis Wholesale Tire Company since 1955; served as Lenoir County Commissioner for eighteen years; served in the...

  Cranford Allan Heath, Sr., age 78, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on November 12, 2019 in Carteret County. After living most of his life in Kinston, he and his wife retired to Goose Creek Landing in Newport, NC. Funeral Services will be at 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 14, 2019 followed by visitation at Howard-Carter Funeral Home in Kinston, with Pastor Keith Cobb of Hollywood Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be Friday, November 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Pinelawn...

Audrey Pierce Deaver, 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Kitty Askins in Goldsboro.  She was preceded in death by her parents James and Hazel Foster Pierce; son Buddy; one sister and one brother. Audrey was a member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church; she enjoyed southern gospel music; putting puzzles together and especially loved ice cream. She is survived by her husband Garland Deaver of the home and brother John Pierce of Richmond, VA. Graveside service will be held...