All Obituaries

Connie Turner Clark, 64, of Kinston, N.C., left her earthly home on Monday, July 06, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her husband, Raymond Clark of the home, sons, Bruce Clark and wife Sarah of Ashland Ohio and Michael Clark and special friend, Miranda Garrett of Georgia; grandchild, Elizabeth Clark of Ashland, Ohio; sisters, Becky Bratten of La Grange and Beverly Johnson of Dover; brothers, Steve Turner and wife Karen of Greenville and Andy Turner of ...

Janice Earl Oakley Pike, 74, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, and entered the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Janice was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and follower of Christ whose life was marked by love, hard work, and unwavering dedication to her family. She retired from the Lenoir County Department of Social Services after many years of service, where she touched countless lives through her compassion and commitment to helping others. She ...

Jacqueline Rouse March 26, 1937 - June 17, 2026 Kinston - Jacqueline, (Jackie), Rouse, 89, formally of Grifton, was embraced in the arms of Jesus on June 17, 2026. She was born in Craven County on March 26, 1937, to the late Linster Duffy Westbrook and Nettie Mae Wiley Westbrook. In addition to her parents, Jacqueline was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Rouse, Jr., and her siblings. As a military wife, Jacqueline’s priority was the care and stability of her family. With ...

Peggy (Margaret) Nelson Light, 82, of Kinston, North Carolina, and formerly of Lake Gaston, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026. Born on June 13, 1944, Peggy was the daughter of the late John T. Nelson Sr. and Lorena Bingman Nelson. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gilbert Joseph (Joe) Light, Jr., and her brother, John T. Nelson, Jr. Peggy had a unique career spanning more than 50 years building and managing a campground at Lake Gaston, NC ...

Patrica Ann Smith affectionally known as Pat, of Kinston, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, on June 8 2026 at the age of 64. In her lifetime, Pat was defined by her devotion to service through her many years with Kinston Police Department and volunteerism through various organizations. Pat served more than 30 years in law enforcement in multiple roles ranging from Crime Scene Investigation to Animal Control Specialist. Throughout her journey with the Kinston Police Department, ...

Randall “Randy” Eugene Smith passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, devotion to family, and a life filled with simple joys and meaningful connections. After patiently waiting, Randy married the love of his life, Kathy. They built a life together filled with love, joy, strength, and happiness. For many years, Randy worked as a truck driver, a profession that reflected his strong work ethic and dedication. He took great pride in ...

Thomas Whitford White, 55, of Kinston, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at UNC Health Lenoir. Thomas is preceded in death by his father, Reid Whitford White, Jr. He is survived by his sons, Thomas Reid White of Dover and Jonathan Fletcher White of Kinston; mother, Amelia “Bea” White of Kinston; brother, William Fletcher White of Kinston; and several aunts and uncles. We celebrate the life of a man who lived on his own terms, embraced every moment, and never let life’s ...

Juanita Lewis Boyette, 95, of La Grange, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, generosity, and joy. She was a devoted Christian and a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church, where her faith guided her throughout her life. Juanita was an avid reader who especially cherished reading her Bible. She embraced life with enthusiasm and enjoyed bowling, playing golf, and spending time with family and friends playing cards. Known for her ...

Nancy Carroll Howard Gladson, 92, of Kinston, departed from her earthly home on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Donald Gladson and her parents, Cecil Howard and Essie Mae Edwards; daughter, Yvonne G. Sanderson and husband Donnie; son, Johnnie Donald Gladson, Jr.; grandchild, Michael Brandon Gladson and brothers, Dr. W.A. Howard and Bobby Howard. Nancy loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a lifelong member of Neuse Baptist Church. For many years, ...

John Thomas Wade, 66, of Kinston, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.