Obituaries in La Grange, NC

Janet Wall Brown, 88, received her heavenly reward on Monday, January 5, 2026. Born in Johnston County on March 25, 1937, she was daughter to the late Ernest Wall and Anna Belle Rhodes Wall.Janet’s faith was a cornerstone of her life, and she was deeply devoted to her church family at White Oak Grov...

Selma CarterJanuary 12, 1933- December 23, 2025Selma Jones Carter, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Although not in her home when she made her final transition, she spent her entire life in her home until March 2025. During her final days, she received family and friend visi...

Betty NaylorMarch 14, 1944 – January 17, 2026Kinston- Betty Joe Cumby Kotcho Naylor, 81, passed away peacefully in the early hours of January 17, 2026, while being cared for in her daughter’s home. Betty was born in Pineville, West Virginia to the late Clarence Lee Cumby and Garnett Borders Cumby on...

Mildred “Mickey” Page HogarthMarch 1, 1922 – December 26, 2025Mildred Page Hogarth passed on December 26, 2025, holding the hand of her daughter, Mary Page. Throughout her life, she was guided by the Holy Spirit, and in her final moments, her faith was stronger than ever. She passed just two days af...

Andy HarrisonDecember 20, 1969 – December 17, 2025La Grange- Andrew Jackson “Andy” Harrison Jr., 55, passed away on December 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family while under the compassionate care of Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Andy was born in Lenoir County on December 20, 1969, to Jack ...

Johnny BryanNovember 29, 1936 – January 6, 2026Kinston-John Wayne “Johnny” Bryan, Sr., 89, entered into the joy of his salvation while surrounded by his loving family at his home on January 6, 2026. Johnny was born in Lenoir County to the late Preston Blake Bryan and Verda Mae Wade Bryan on November...

Carolyn BiasJanuary 1, 1963 – January 12, 2026Following a valiant fight and filled with a faith just as fierce, Carolyn Joyce Bias, 63, exchanged the suffering of this world for the embrace of her Savior on Monday, January 12, 2026. The baby girl of her parents, John William and Eris Rouse Bias, Car...

Betsy GrayApril 8, 1938 – December 15, 2025La Grange- Betsy Sutton Gray, 87, peacefully went home on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born April 8, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Alton and Lorena Sutton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in de...

Marvin Wayne Edwards Sr.October 24, 1937 – December 29, 2025Kinston-Marvin Wayne Edwards Sr., 88, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. Marvin was born in Lenoir County to the late Coley and Blanche Harris Edwards on October 24, 1937. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his w...

Raymond PridgenJune 18, 1939 – December 25, 2025La Grange- Raymond Thomas Pridgen, 86, passed away peacefully at his home late on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025. Born on June 18, 1939, in Wilson County, Raymond was the son of the late Joseph Mack Pridgen and Lela Mae Jordan Green. In addition to h...

Roland Ernest ClayborneMay 31, 1940 – January 18, 2026Roland Ernest Clayborne, 85, of Kinston, North Carolina, was called home to the Throne of Jesus on January 18, 2026, where he was reunited with his beloved wife, Marie, and a host of family and friends. He was born at home on May 31, 1940, in the...

Virginia RogersNovember 11, 1938 – January 10, 2026La Grange-Virginia Lee Reynolds Rogers, 87, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Virginia was born in Jones County to the late Bryce and Rosa Jarman Reynolds on November 11, 1938. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her fi...