All Obituaries

Nancy Carol Heath Burkett, 74, of Kinston passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at UNC Lenoir Healthcare. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Pearl Barnet Heath; sister, Carrie “Tency” Quinn; brothers, Woodrow Heath, Theodore Heath  and Kenneth Earl “Bud” Heath. Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed traveling and cross-stitching and loved to send birthday and anniversary cards to her family and friends. She...

Henry Daniel Hines, born July 27, 1946 to Jessie and Minnie Hines of Kinston, went to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 74.  On November 21, 2020 Henry passed at home in his favorite chair.  Henry was a loveable teddy bear who loved making others laugh.   He attended and graduated from Southwood High School.  He retired with the Kinston Police Department with the rank of Lieutenant in 1981.  He worked several jobs in telecommunications and...

Clara Suggs Taylor, 87, of Kinston passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, November 19, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Maude Suggs and Harry T. Suggs; sisters, Jewel S. Howell, Dell S. Wiggins, Sybil S. Whitfield; brothers, Harry Lee Suggs and Jesse “Jake” Thomas Suggs. Clara is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 61 years, William B. “Buddy” Taylor of Kinston; daughter, Karen T. Keene and husband,...

Felipe Aguilar Cantu, 95, of Snow Hill passed away at Wayne UNC Health Care on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his children Lora Belle Stroud Cantu; parents, Juan Rios Cantu and Petra Gonzales Cantu; sisters, Gloria Cantu Hamm, Juanita Cantu and  grandsons, Timothy Bryan Cantu and Tracy Crouch. Phil was born in Gonzales, Texas.  He served in the United States Marine Corps, stationed in the South...

Gary James Kornegay, 68, of La Grange passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC. He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Kornegay, Jr., his first wife and the mother of his children, Janice Andrews Kornegay, and half-brother, Jerry Robert Holland. Gary was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and son. He was proud of his country and served in the National Guard for 16 years and the United States Air Force for four years. After retiring from the...

Billy Ray Taylor, 79, of Deep Run, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodley and Bessie Mae Heath Taylor, and his wife of 52 years, Judith Carol Taylor. Billy worked for Glen Raven Textiles for 43 years and was a proud member of Rivermont Holiness Church. In his retirement, he loved to grow collards for which he was affectionately called “Pa Collard.” He is survived by his wife, Syble Jean Conway Taylor; children, Kay Futrell and...

Roger Dale Strickland, Sr., 57, of Deep Run passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mary Sides Strickland.  Roger was a loving friend, father, grandfather, and brother. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, travelling, and spending time with his family and friends. Roger was loved by all and will be truly missed by many. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Strickland; sons, Roger Dale Strickland, Jr. and Michael Shane Strickland; four lovely...

Howard Avery Smith, 71, of LaGrange, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Wake Medical Center, Raleigh, NC.  He was predeceased in death by his parents, William James Smith, Sr. and Mildred Brigetta Smith.  Howard was an engineer in the textile industry. He is survived by his daughter, Angie Meredith of Fayetteville; sons, Brian Smith of LaGrange and Jason Smith of Greencastle, PA; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Edith Leigh of Kings Port, TN; brothers,...

Kenneth “Michael” Allen, 48, of LaGrange, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Left to cherish Michael’s memory is his wife of 17 years, Donna; sons, Kyle Allen and Jeromy Allen; sister, Michelle Hunt; stepfather, Roy Howard, and Aunt Brenda and Uncle Tommy. A visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box...

Ben Roberson passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a proud father and grandfather who had a generous spirit with a passion for flowers and an overflowing love for all children. For 62 years he was married to Thelma, the love of his life, whom he met on a blind date. Many knew of Ben in his capacity as a license examiner for 33 years. He was an avid fan and supporter of minor league baseball in Kinston. He served on the...