All Obituaries

Mildred Civils Lane, 84 of Kinston passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Mildred was a member of Lane’s Chapel United Methodist Church. She graduated from Fort Barnwell High School and later from Cosmetology School. For most of her life she was a loving mother, raising her children and keeping their home in order. She later went to work at Caswell Development Center where she retired.    She is survived by her daughter Sarah...

Glenda “Goodie” Faye Locklear, 71, passed away Thursday August 16, 2018 at UNC Lenoir Health Care.  Mrs. Locklear was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Locklear, parents James Coy and Pearline Webb Parker and step father James Morgan. Mrs. Locklear was a developmental tech at Caswell Center.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren,  cooking and visiting with family and friends including her church family at Sandy Plain Original Free Will Baptist...

Dorothy Bernice Swindell Alex, 98, of Kinston passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Signature HealthCare in Kinston. Dorothy, also known as GiGi, is to be remembered as a strong woman whose love for her family was immeasurable and continues to be felt. Her life was dedicated to her faith, her family and her love of music and the beach. She surrounded herself with family always; her siblings, daughters, granddaughters and great-granddaughters. Her nurturing touch raised beautiful flowers,...

Bobbie Ray Akins joined her Heavenly Father on August 13, 2018. She was a loving mother, devoted sister and dedicated friend that loved her family. No matter where she was, Bobbie was always Mom to everyone around, whose home was always open. She was a faithful Christian woman that dedicated her life to her church and lived her life helping others. Bobbie raised two exceptional men, that have been able to carry on her legacy. She is survived by her sons, Tre Akins and wife Caroline and...

James “Jimmy” Stuart Sugg, 67, of Kinston, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Bruton Sugg Sr. his brother, Paul Sugg Jr. and sister-in-law, Patsy Moody Sugg. Jimmy worked at Hookerton Tire and Recappers and as a sewing machine mechanic. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He loved his grandsons and loved his Lord and Savior. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, grilling and watching NC State Basketball and the...

Robert Steven Johnson “Bob” and “Grandbob” was born April 19, 1950, in Roanoke, Virginia, and entered the most beautiful garden in Heaven on August 9, 2018.  Bob attained his BS and MS from Virginia Tech.  He was the retired Director of the Department of Social Services in Pamlico County.  He made serving and taking care of others his whole career, as well as his lifestyle.  He saved many children and adult victims from abuse during his long...

Carol Andrews Southerland passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at UNC Memorial Hospital Sunday, August 5, 2018. Carol was born April 25, 1944 in Richmond, VA and grew up in Roseboro, NC.  She was the daughter of the late Eleanor “Big Mama” Andrews and Junius Mebane Andrews, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel James Andrews, Mrs. Alice Satcher Sanders and brother Junius Mebane Andrews, Jr.  She graduated valedictorian of...

Freeman Hooker Casey, Sr., 90, of Kinston passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kinston. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jake Casey and Luna Moore Casey, son, Freeman Casey, Jr., granddaughter, Emily Casey and great-grandson, Nicholas LeVan. Freeman is survived by his daughter, Mary Helen Dudley, son, Jeff Casey, grandchildren, Jay Dudley, Greg Dudley, Cecilia Jones, Christine LeVan, Jennifer Alston, Michelle Hall and Abby Gail Casey,...

Jessie Roy Beamon, Sr., 66 of Kinston passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at home. Jessie was a loving husband, father and papa. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe Chester and Frances Craft Beamon and mother in law, Helen Fields. Jessie is survived by his wife, Linda Fields Beamon, daughter, Hope Michelle Dawson and husband Brad of Kinston, sons, Jessie Roy Beamon, Jr. and wife Hillary of Kinston, David Adam Beamon and fiancé, Shannon Nguyen, grandchildren, Lee Dawson and...

Odell Turner, 90, died July 23, 2018 at Mary Gran Nursing Center, Clinton, NC. A memorial service will be held at Howard and Carter Funeral Home, Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 11:00am with the Rev. Ralph Parker officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the funeral home at 10:30am. Mr. Turner was born to Clyde and Bessie Mae Turner in Lenoir County, January 9, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Lee Turner, his son, Ronnie Darol Turner, his...