Obituaries in Kinston, NC

Carol Evangeline Price Ham 92 was born April 5 1933 in Seven Springs NC to Ike and Celia Price. She graduated from Moss Hill High School. She began her Christian walk as a child at Zion United Methodist Church where she later went on to play the piano. Both music and faith were a huge part of her li...

Billy Wilson Waller 86 of Kinston passed away on Sunday February 15 2026. He is preceded in death by his wife Betty Waller parents Oscar and Billie Waller sister Christy Jane Hawkins and brother Burgess Waller. Born in Woodington NC Billy lived a life marked by service dedication and deep love for f...

Willie James Houston Sr. age 91 of Kinston passed away Monday February 16 2026 at home. Because of his faith and relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ he is now resting in the arms of Jesus. He is preceded in death by his wonderful wife Ruby Lillian Carter Houston parents Judson and Dora Houston s...

Tessie Marie Byrd Hill of Kinston passed away peacefully on Saturday February 14 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 2 1937 she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna Lee Howard Byrd. She was a devoted wife mother grandmother great grandmother and sister. Tessie enjoyed camping ...

Michael Jonathan Schaffer 69 of Pikeville passed away on Wednesday February 11 2026. He was born on February 10 1957 to the late John and Shirley Schaffer. He was known by all who met him as a very good man with a kind heart and a strong love for his family. His son Christian was the light of his li...

Peggy Joyce Midyette Kennedy 86 of Kinston passed away of Tuesday February 10 2026. She leaves behind a lifetime of love laughter and cherished memories with family and friends. She was a devoted wife mother grandmother and greatgrandmother whose greatest joy came from caring for her loved ones and ...

Edna Reen Fitzgerald 84 of Kinston passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 10 2026. She was surrounded by loved ones leaving behind a legacy of love laughter and devotion to family. She was a hardworking woman and an amazing mother whose life centered around caring for those she loved. She had a ...

Mr. Roscoe Davis 73 of 1591 Bonnie Lane Kinston NC closed his eyes into eternal rest on Monday morning February 9 2026 at UNC Lenoir Health Care Kinston NC. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday February 18 2026 at New Birth Holy Church 3308 Banks School Road Kin...

Mr. Lenwood Harper 94 of 730 E. 166 Street Bronx New York formerly of Snow Hill NC peacefully closed his eyes into the joys of the Lord early Saturday morning February 7 2026 in the quietness of his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of Love Dignity and Care are being r...

Todd was a devoted family man who cherished every moment spent with his loved ones. Known for his kind spirit and generous heart he touched the lives of many and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He especially enjoyed gardening and took great pride in sharing the vegetables from his garden ...

Judith Diane White 79 passed away peacefully on February 8 2026. She was born on April 22 1946 in Dover to the late Cletus Larry White and Virginia Madison White. Diane devoted 30 years of faithful service to the Lenoir County Clerk of Courts Office. After retiring she focused on what mattered most ...

Mary Lee Pike 90 of Kinston NC was a beloved mother grandmother and friend who passed away leaving behind a legacy of love generosity and devotion to her family and community. For 44 years Mary proudly owned and operated Mary Lees King Street Diner a cherished gathering place and local favorite in K...