All Obituaries

Gail Faye Wilkins Smith, 77, of Kinston passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents Claude and Mary Mildred Lillie Wilkins, daughter Claudia Faye Smith, sister Claudette Daughety and brother Dennis Franklin. Gail was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and aunt.  She was a co-owner of Smith & Barrow Café along with her husband of 58 years, George.  Gail was a devoted nurse at Caswell Center, having retired after 34 years of...

Archie Vivien Ehinger, 65, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Susan Tribble Ehinger. Archie was a loving husband of 43 years. He worked with the city of Charlottesville, Virginia for 40 years. Archie loved watching T.V., especially Star Trek and movies. He will be missed by all. Survivors include his sister-in-law, Katherine Sowers and husband John Wayne of Kinston; nephews, John Wayne Sowers, Jr. and wife Tara of Kentucky, Robert Sowers and wife...

Vernon Hardison, 80, of Kinston passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He was a loving father and grandfather. Vernon loved spending time with his grandkids and gardening. He was a member of the Deaf Club, was loved by all and will be missed by many.  Vernon is survived by his daughters Wendy Bednarz and husband Joseph, Debbie Aguilar and husband Jose and Jennifer Hardison and husband Tommy; son Timmy Hardison; grandchildren John Aguilar, Christy Augilar,...

Edna Harper Elmore, 81 of Kinston passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at Spring Arbor of Kinston. She is preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Adelle Davenport Harper, first husband Harold (Rusty) Elmore, second husband Robert Earl Adams and son Russell E Elmore. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Magnolia Cottage, Community Hospice and Spring Arbor of Kinston who have provided care over the last three years. A graveside service will be held at a...

Hattie Susan "Susie" Pike Potter, 62, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Kinston on April 5, 1956, Susie was the daughter of the late Lester Earl Pike and Katie Knowles Pike. Susie was preceded in death by her father Lester Pike, brother Joe Pike, and sister Robin Pike Sutton. Susie loved people and dedicated her life to caring for others. She began her career with Britthaven. Before retiring, Susie worked in management at...

Stanley Roger Hill, 78 of Deep Run passed away at UNC Lenoir Healthcare Wednesday, February 6, 2019. he is preceded in death by his parents Leon and Letha Mae Hill, sister Lela Mae Bowens, brothers Charles L. Hill, Leon Hill and John Hill. He is survived by his sister, Donnie Marie Hill, brothers Everett Hill and Edward B. Hill and many other special family members and friends. A graveside service was held at Boss Amos Stroud cemetery, Friday, February 8, 2019 at 2:00pm with Richard...

Jennie Mae Ham Jarman Bryan, 91, went home to her Father on the morning of February 2, 2019.  As she saw her Lord’s face, she was surrounded by her family whom preceded her in death; father Henry “Paul” Ham, mother Crissie Thomas Ham, sisters Ruth Ellen Thomas and Emma Lee Hughes, Brothers, James B. ‘JB’ and Preston Ham, husband Dalton Jarman and loving daughter Portia Jarman Hill. Born in Greene County, NC on February 18, 1927. After her marriage to...

Robert “Billy Bob” Allen Williams, 54, of Kinston went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 1, 2019. He is survived by his parents; Carl Williams and Sadie Williford Williams, sons; Carl Williams and fiancé Jerome Adams, Jacob Williams and wife Brenda, grandchildren; Nathan Williams, LilyAnn Williams, and Benjamin Williams, sisters; Rita Atkinson and husband Jeff, Pam Lanier and Tammy Williams, and brother Terry Williams. Billy Bob was a self-taught painter and...

David Keith Smith, 54, of Kinston passed away at UNC Lenoir Health Care on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Jessie Smith. Keith was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and UNC fan. He loved his granddaughter, Ella, very deeply and talked about her all the time. Keith worked at Caswell Center where he loved his second family. He had a lot of love and compassion in his heart for people and God. Keith will be greatly missed. Keith is survived...

Peggy Jean Nash Hill Tucker passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Lottie Mae Nash, first husband Roger E. Hill, her infant son, brothers Robert Nash, Franklin Nash, Joseph Nash, Roy Nash and Richard Nash and sisters Earlene Gay and Faye Nash. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend to many. Peggy was a member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church and worked at Caswell Center for 30 plus...