Obituaries in Kinston, NC

Garland was a devoted member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church where his faith and fellowship were important parts of his life. He had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and especially loved fishing off the pier a pastime that brought him peace and happiness. He enjoyed working on lawnmowers and ...

Anthony Brian Snyder 44 of Grifton passed away suddenly on Thursday January 15 2026. He is survived by his father Michael Snyder of Kinston mother Kay Futrell of Grifton daughter Ava Rain Snyder Sanchez of Deep Run sons Zachary Snyder of Grifton and Austin Snyder of Florida brother Chris Snyder Nico...

Jimmy Franklin McCoy 81 of Kinston passed away on Saturday January 24 2026. He was known by many as Mr. Jim or Jimmy but to his family that he cherished the most he was very simply Papa. He was introduced to farming from birth being the son of a farmer you could tell it was in his blood. He worked o...

Donald Don Eugene Bias 71 passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday night December 28 2025. Survived by his brother William Bill Bias wife Linda sister Brenda Donald husband Bill sister Karen Barrow husband Keith sister Carolyn Bias daughters Harley Nicole Bias Crystal Jade Jones mother Terry Lane...

Sarah Caroline Howard French 88 of Cove City passed away on Thursday January 1 2026. She was a Jesus loving lady. Sarah loved her family and will be deeply missed. Left to cherish her memory is her sons Charles L. French Jr. and wife Lynne Nelson L. French grandchildren Katie Wooten and husband Rust...

Janice Carol Sullivan Garris 75 of LaGrange passed away on Tuesday January 20 2026 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. She is preceded in death by her husband who was the love of her life Kenneth Garris and her parents William and Letha Sullivan sister Carolyn Sullivan brother Larry Garris....

MikeMedico a devoted father talented carpenter passionate fisherman and motorcycle enthusiast passed away onDecember26 2025 at the age of56. Born onNovember131969 Mike grew up in a household with a father that set a strong example for working hard. Mike followed that example working his way up from ...

Evelyn Lee Adams 85 of Kinston passed away on Wednesday December 24 2025 at Harmony Hall in Kinston. She is preceded in death by her parents Durham Edward Lee and Mary Jane Aldridge Lee sister Sandra Ann Lee Moffitt Russell brothers Edward Earl Lee Harold Lee Jerry Brent Lee. Left to cherish her mem...

Gaille Rouse Smith, age 85 of Kinston, departed this life on December 28, 2025.A service will be held at Edwards Funeral Home in Kinston, NC, on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 2PM, with interment at Westview Cemetery immediately after. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the...

Mr. John Anthony Moore, 54, transitioned at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, NC. Funeral services will take place 1PM Sunday, April 2, 2023 in Mills Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Mills Memorial Garden. Viewing will take place from 3pm to 6pm Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the fu...

KinstonRobert Dexter Outlaw 63 passed away on Wednesday March 15, 2023, at Signature Healthcare and Rehab Center.  Funeral services will be held at 11 Am Sunday March 26,2023, at Mills Funeral Home Chapel. Viewing prior to the service. He leaves loving memories to his wife Lisa Outlaw of the ho...

Mrs. Emma Elizabeth Phillips Blackwell, 86, transitioned Friday, April 14, 2023 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC. She leaves to cherish her memory: sons, Joseph C. Blackwell of Kinston, NC, Melvyn Blackwell of Kinston, NC, Dexter Blackwell of Dover, NC, Ray Blackwell ...