February 27, 2025, 97, Duluth, GA — June 15, 1927 – February 27, 2025 Sarah Elizabeth Nichols, née Potter, stitched her last quilt, closed her final genealogy tab, and peacefully passed away in Duluth, GA, at the remarkable age of 97 years, 8 months, and 12 days—officially making her the oldest living Potter, ever! Born…… read more »
February 25, 2025, 92, Liberty — March 31, 1932 – February 25, 2025 Betty Whitfield Williams, peacefully passed away at her home in Liberty, North Carolina on February 25, 2025 at the age of 92. Betty was born in Wayne County to the late Stennis Jordan and Ruby Lee Etheridge Whitfield on March 31, 1932.…… read more »
February 15, 2025, 97, La Grange — October 21, 1927 – February 15, 2025 Henry Thomas Heath, 97, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Henry was born in Lenoir County to the late Henry Thomas Heath, Sr. and Gertrude Dawson Heath on October 21,…… read more »
February 15, 2025, 77, La Grange — August 29, 1947 – February 15, 2025 Carolyn Faye Walters Hobbs, 77, passed away on February 15, 2025 at UNC Lenoir Hospital. Carolyn was born to Adlai Carroll and Oma Faye Walters on August 29, 1947. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a…… read more »
February 13, 2025, 90, La Grange — August 17, 1934 – February 13, 2025 Rachel Davis Herring Dawson, 90, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 13, 2025 while in the comfort of her home. Rachel was born in Lenoir County to the late Oscar and Katie Herring on August 17,…… read more »
February 13, 2025, 82, Kinston — November 14, 1942 – February 13, 2025 Glenda Mae Joyner Jackson McCosley, 82, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. Glenda was born in Sampson County to the late Clement Elliott Joyner and Elsie Mae Sutton Joyner on November 14, 1942. In addition to her parents,…… read more »
February 7, 2025, 70, La Grange — January 20, 1955 – February 7, 2025 Dennis James Howard, 70, was born in Lenoir County to the late Kirby and Kathleen Barwick Howard. He worked as a commercial electrician all his life until he retired in 2011. Dennis was better known as “Low” or “Lowrider”. He had…… read more »
February 1, 2025, 88, La Grange — December 17, 1936 – February 1, 2025 Evelyn Carter Phelps, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Goldsboro Rehabilitation Care. Evelyn was born in Greene County on December 17, 1936 to the late Walter Carter and Helen Chase Carter Jones. In addition to her parents,…… read more »
February 1, 2025, 70, La Grange — May 16, 1954 – February 1, 2025 Yuvonne Ezzell Dail, 70, passed away early Saturday morning, February 1, 2025. Yuvonne was born in Wayne County to the late Leon Earl Ezzell Sr. and Betty Jean Rogers Ezzell on May 16, 1954. In addition to her parents, she was…… read more »
January 24, 2025, 88, La Grange — November 23, 1936 – January 24, 2025 Hillard Lee “Buddy” Beard, 88, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 in the comfort of his own home while surrounded by his loving family. Buddy was born in Lenoir County to the late Joseph Wyatt Beard and Julia Tiffany…… read more »
