All Obituaries

God is the keeper of our mind and soul and even in times of grief and sorrow, His love and strength can make us whole. Unite with us in prayer as we reflect on the life of Mr. Gregory Spruill, 63, of New Bern died on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at his residence.  He was born December 7, 1960, in Brooklyn, NY to Martha Bryant Watkins and the late Charles Spruill.  The service celebrating his life and legacy will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, April 19, 2024, in the Evergreen Cemetery,...

God is the keeper of our mind and soul and even in times of grief and sorrow, His love and strength can make us whole. Unite with us in prayer as we reflect on the life of Mr. Raynard Mills, 64 of Kinston, who died on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete.

"Heavenly sunlight, heavenly sunlight, flooding my soul with glory divine: hallelujah, I am rejoicing, singing His praises, Jesus is mine."  Unite with us in prayer as we reflect on the life of Elder Joan Tilghman, 77of Kinston, died Monday, April 15, 2023, at ECU Health, Greenville, NC  Elder Tilghman was born May 27, 1946, to the late Clarence Andrews and Lillie Bell Strayhorn She is survived by her husband, Alex Carnell Tilghman of the home; two daughters, Carnella...

 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: II Timothy 4:7-8 Unite with us in prayer as we reflect on the life of Mrs. Marie Williams Hall, 88, of Trenton, NC, died on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at her residence. Marie was born November 21, 1935, in Jones County to the late George Albert Williams and Elevena Rhodes Williams.  Surviving to celebrate her memory and the joy of her life are her sons three sons, George Williams of Kinston, NC,...

God is the keeper of our mind and soul and even in times of grief and sorrow, His love and strength can make us whole. Unite with us in prayer as we reflect on the life of Mr. Willie Lee Kilpatrick, 48, of Phoenix, AZ formerly of Kinston, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at John C. Lincoln Medical Center. He was born June 2, 1975 in Lenoir County to Willie Lee Kilpatrick Sr. and Delsie Edwards Kilpatrick.    " A Service with The Spirit of Excellence Dignity &...

Unite with us in prayer as we reflect on the life of Mrs. Debbie Koonce Williams, 62, of Abington, MA, formerly of Kinston (Burney Town Community) who died on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, MA. She leaves to cherish her memories: two sons, Curtis and Donea Koonce; stepdaughter, Erica Williams; brother, Isaac Koonce Jr; sisters, Kathy Koonce Abron, Peggy Herring and Deborah Koonce Fowler.  

God is the keeper of our mind and soul and even in times of grief and sorrow, His love and strength can make us whole. Unite with us in prayer as we reflect on the life of Nikita Devonga Mundine, 48, of New Bern, NC, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at her residence. The service celebrating her life and legacy will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, April 20, 2024, in the memorial chapel of Trinity Funeral Service. Ms. Mundine will lie in state for public viewing one hour prior to the...

God is the keeper of our mind and soul and even in times of grief and sorrow, His love and strength can make us whole. Unite with us in prayer as we reflect on the of Ms.Lavinell Washington, 49 of New Bern, NC, who died on April 1, 2024, at ECU Medical Health in Greenville, NC. The service celebrating her life and legacy will be held 12:00 Noon Thursday, April 11, 2024, from the sanctuary of the Shabach AME Zion Church. Ms. Washington will lie in state for public viewing from one hour...

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:28-29 Unite with us in prayer as we reflect on the life of Mr. Ralph F. Rogers, 69, of Cove City died on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Onslow Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville Arrangements are pending at Trinity Funeral Service of Kinston.      " A Service with The...

Unite with us in prayer as we reflect on the life of Mr. Bruce Harper, 50, of Cove City died on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his residence.  He was born December 22, 1973, in Craven County to the parentage of Lea Ethel Harper and the late Josh Dawson.  The service celebrating his life and legacy will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 30, 2024, from the sanctuary of the Northwest "A" Free Will Baptist Conference Tabernacle. Burial will follow in the Core Creek...