Ruth Pollock White White, 98, of Dover, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, H.M. and Trecy McCoy White; her husband, Roy E. White Sr.; her son, Roy E. White Jr. (“Le Roy”); and her sister, Kaye White Hawkins. She is survived by her son, Michael White (BJ); daughter-in-law, Nancy R. White; grandchildren, Jeffrey White, Becky Dail (Henry), Jennifer Rivenbark (Doug), and Jason White (April); great-grandchildren, ...

David L. Bishop, cherished husband, devoted father, and loving Pop, passed away on Saturday February 28, 2026 leaving a legacy of warmth, kindness, and unwavering love. He was married to the love of his life, Debbie Wetherington Bishop, with whom he shared countless memories, laughter, and a deep bond that inspired all who knew them. Dave was the proud father of three wonderful daughters: Daisie Hill, Abigail Craft, and Emilie Philyaw. He welcomed his sons-in-love Ricky, Brian, and Ryan ...

Randall “Curtis” Harper 63, of Pink Hill passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Harper. Curtis started at a young age working at Harpers Nursery with his dad. Through the years the business led him to owning his own landscaping and construction business. For many years Curtis was a volunteer firefighter with Pink Hill Volunteer Fire Dept. He enjoyed getting up in the morning and going to Fat Baby’s Restaurant ...

Never one to wait in long lines, Joyce Fisher (Ma) used her MagicBand to open the gates to Heaven and was welcomed into eternal magic on February 4, 2026. Joyce worked along side her sister and mother at Kinston Shirt Factory for many years until it's closing. She then found the opportunity to follow her passion of caring for others by working as a Developmental Technician at Caswell where she retired from after almost 18 years of service.  Joyce also worked as caretaker and ...

Brenda Fay Thompson, 69, of Kinston began her walk with her Heavenly Father on Monday, February 2, 2026. She was always outgoing, fun loving, and the crazy lady that everyone came to love. All of her kids’ friends knew her as “Ma Brenda” and she became a second Mama to everyone. She spent her life loving her kids, and when the grandkids came, she devoted her life and love to all of them and to Dusty, her loving dog who was by her side for the last 14 years. She also ...

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 on the land with steady hands and a quiet pride, he truly believed in an honest day's work. Jimmy was certainly destined to farm and he jumped in without ...

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. Janice loved her children Craig Daughety and wife Rhonda, Dawn Jones and husband, Scott, and April Barrow and husband Keith. Grandchildren, Mackenzie Daughety, Isaiah Jones, ...

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. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Pete” French, Sr. Left to cherish her memory is her sons, Charles L. French, Jr. and wife Lynne, Nelson L. French; grandchildren, Katie Wooten and husband Rusty, Lauren Tripp and husband Marc, William French and wife Samantha, Michael French and wife Garnett, ...

Donald “Don” Eugene Bias, 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday night, December 28, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents, John William Bias and Eris Rouse Bias. 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 Rouse); many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Born May 19, ...

Mike Medico, a devoted father, talented carpenter, passionate fisherman, and motorcycle enthusiast, passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on November 13, 1969, 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 a laborer to Superintendent in the heavy construction industry. Mike was a proud father to his two children—son Marshal and daughter Amber—whom he adored ...