All Obituaries

Henry Leon “Buddy” Potter, 57, of La Grange, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at UNC Lenoir Health Care. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Antwine Potter, sister, Karen Lynn Potter Mobley, and brothers, Jesse Franklin Potter, James Lupton Potter, Charlie Edward Potter, Jimmy Burney Potter, and Mitchell Bynum Potter. He is survived by his daughter, Brianna Potter and significant other, Jose Luis Leon, of Deep Run; son, Justin Potter and wife, Elizabeth, of...

William Bailey “Bill” Simmons, 80, of Kinston, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lamuel Thomas Simmons and Effie Bailey Simmons; son, Timothy Scott Simmons; granddaughter, Rianon Simmons; sisters, Barbara Ipock and Joyce Smith, and brothers, Ronnie Simmons, John Simmons, Richard Simmons, and Daniel Luther Simmons. Bill was a lifelong member of Armenia Christian Church where he was a choir member, Deacon, Elder, Treasurer, Sunday...

Albert McCoy Heath, 80, of Kinston, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at UNC Lenoir Health Care. Albert was born April 5, 1941 in Lenoir County to the late Jobe and Eva Bryant Heath Callier. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and loved serving his Lord and Savior. He loved his family and friends and had a passion for the outdoors. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.  In addition to his parents, Albert was preceded in death by his sisters,...

Melba Jean Ipock Jackson, 80, of Selma, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Ipock and Retha Owens Ipock, and her husband, Eugene Keith Jackson. Melba was the owner and operator of Jackson Carpets for 35 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a member of Kinston First Pentecostal Holiness Church. She enjoyed attending church, doing crossword puzzles, watching the Andy...

Raymond Paul “Butch” Rouse, Jr. 67, of Kinston, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Rouse, Sr. and Delphry Dawson Rouse, and sister, Paula Hayes. Butch was a loving husband, father, papa, brother, and friend. He was an avid fisherman, legendary hunter, and known to many as a horse whisperer. He enjoyed computer games, spending time with his grandchildren, and always put his family...

Maurice Bryant Kelly, Jr., 78, of Kinston, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Bryant Kelly, Sr. and MaryLou Winters Kelly, and sister, Kay Winkler. Maurice was a loving husband of 40 years and a wonderful father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 28 years and later worked 12 years in civil service. He loved gardening, cooking, and sharing his harvest with...

Carson Ray Becton,75, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kinston, NC Arrangements are incomplete at this time, please check back for future updates.

Wilburn Thomas Jarman, 82, of Kinston, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at UNC Lenoir Health Care. He was a life-long member of Tanglewood Church of God, where he was affectionately referred to as “Uncle” Tom. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Nixon Jarman and Estelle Lanier Jarman; sisters, Sally Blackmon and Eleanor Barwick; brothers, Winfield, John, and Nick Jarman; and son, Eric Jarman. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Catherine Whitford Jarman;...

William Allen Taylor, Jr., age 92, passed away at home in Kinston on January 5, 2022, while being cared for by his three daughters, Allynna Stone (Jack), Becky Keeler, and Liz Arrington (Pat). Allen is survived by brother, Tom Taylor; daughter-in-law, Terri Taylor (the late William Allen Taylor, III); grandchildren Jason Brooks (Carrie), Jessica Walsh (Jason), Mandy Taylor, Mary Hannah Arrington, and Drew Arrington; great-grandchildren Liam Taylor, Bronwyn Brooks, and Grayson Brooks; and...

William Earl Kinsey, 71, of Kinston, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at North Carolina State Veterans Home.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Plato Kinsey and Annie Cody Kinsey. William proudly- served his country in the US Army, he was a Christian, serving his Lord devoutly. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. William is survived by his son, Ken Kinsey and wife, Robin; grandchildren, Christopher Kinsey and Liam Kinsey; sisters, Betty Williams, who was also...