All Obituaries

Stephen Joseph Toth, Sr. 92, formerly of Kinston passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Rex Rehabilitation, Raleigh, NC.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Irene Toth December 21, 2014; parents, Stephen Toth and Irene Holczmann Toth of Trenton, NJ; step granddaughter, Amy E. Newton, Raleigh and brothers, Alfred Toth, NJ and Julius Toth, FL “Pete” loved music and dancing most of his life and took lessons through the Arthur Murray School of Dance at a young...

Selma Butler, 93, formerly of Grifton, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Saturday, June 27, 2020. She was a six and one half year resident of Spring Arbor in Kinston, NC. Selma was born and raised in Lenoir County and graduated from Moss Hill School in 1943. She married Garland A. Hill of La Grange in 1948, where they lived until his death in 1981. Selma was also preceded in death by her oldest son, Garland A. Hill, Jr. (Buster), her only daughter, Donna Hill Dail Hardy, and her...

Jonathan Michael Pike, 24, of Richlands passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center. Michael loved fishing, hunting, working, spending time with family and making people laugh. He was a loving son, husband, father, brother and friend. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. He was an electrician with Piney Green Electrical.   He is survived by his wife, Hayley Mychael Bynum Pike; son, Michael Dawson Pike; father, Jonathan Pike and wife, Karen; mother, Joanna...

Angela Robin Moody, where to begin? For those who knew her, know that she lived a life of ups and downs. She gave birth to her first son at the age of 16, and her second at 18. The doctors discovered that she had cancer during the C-section of her second child and gave her six months to two years to live. She was sent to Duke Hospital for treatment. After much prayer, and a complete hysterectomy, she received a clean bill of health and lived 35 more years. She spent most of her life working...

Al Jennings Sutton, Sr. died peacefully Thursday morning, June 18, 2020 in Kinston, NC at the age of 89.  He was born March 23, 1931 at home in Lenoir County to the late Alice Newsome and McKinley Sutton.  Al was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He was always ready and willing to help anyone that needed assistance.  Al attended Kinston City Schools and volunteered for service in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was discharged...

Vicky Sasser, 58, of La Grange passed away peacefully on June 17, 2020. She lost her tough battle with cancer surrounded by family in her home. She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Lou Winbourne of Wilson.   She is survived by her husband Billy and son Trey of La Grange; father Jack Felton and wife Char of Macon, Georgia; sister Melissa Keen and husband Kenneth of Wilson; brother William “ Mickey” Felton of Wilson; and sister April Shepherd and husband Jonathan...

Mary Alice Moore Byrd, 93, passed away at Magnolia Cottage June 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Richard Herber and Rosa Myrtle Eakes Moore, husband Arthur Gordon Byrd, brothers Woodrow, Fred, Herbert, Milton Eugene (Buddy) Moore, sister Lossie Belle Fiori and great-grandson Michael Rodriguez. Mary’s career spanned 25 years as Supervisor at Caswell Center.   She is survived by her son Richard Byrd, daughter Lolly Ford (Tom), grandchildren Stephanie Turner...

Joseph Earl Hunter, 88, of Kinston passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 14, 2020. He was born April 1, 1932 to the late Robert Earl Hunter and Marie Kornegay Hunter.   Joe was a lifelong member of Southwest Christian Church where he served as Deacon, Elder and Trustee. He was a longtime local farmer, and earlier in life worked 15 years for Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company. Joe served on the Lenoir County Farm Bureau Board of Directors for 25 years and the District Soil...

Harvey Lee Alphin, 93, of Kinston passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at home. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Ida Cole Alphin.  Harvey retired from Glen Raven Mills as a Machinist, loved hunting, fishing, gardening and was known for his Alphin Stew (Chicken Pastry)   He is survived by his daughters, Sharon Whaley (Rusty), Rose Daniels (Charles) and Ruby Hardison (Clifton); grandchildren, Little Rusty Whaley, Robert Hobbs, Jessica Godwin, Renee Kennedy (Kevin),...

Leslie Lee Pike, 81, of Trenton went to be with his Lord Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He worked as an electrician, enjoyed spending time with family and eating at Hardee’s with his friends. He enjoyed making people laugh and always had a quick joke to share. Leslie attended Grace Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Eunice Banks Pike.   Leslie is survived...