October 18, 2023, 61, La Grange – September 3, 1962 – October 18, 2023 Wanda Kay Head Smith passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She was born in Wayne County to the late Jimmy Ray Head and Peggy Jean Worrell Head on September 3, 1962. Wanda is survived by her husband Zeb Franklin Smith;…… read more »
October 14, 2023, 96, La Grange — August 10, 1927 – October 14, 2023 Ruby Minton Hale, 96, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Ruby was born in Duplin County to the late Bob and Eula Houston Minton on August 10, 1927. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…… read more »
October 12, 2023, 89, Kinston — October 4, 1934 – October 12, 2023 Benjamin (Ben) Marcellous Taylor passed away peacefully at the Spring Arbor Cottage, surrounded by his family on Thursday night, October 12, 2023, after a battle with Alzheimer’s and cancer. He was born in Lenoir County to the late Marvin and Doris Suggs…… read more »
October 10, 2023, 52, La Grange – October 23, 1970 – October 10, 2023 Tammy Rhoades Barwick passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born in West Virginia to the late David Kent Rhoades and Noka Sue Carver Rhoades on October 23, 1970. Tammy was devoted to her family and friends. She…… read more »
October 10, 2023, 80, Greenville — Nelson John Legowski, Sr, 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Nelson was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 24, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Nelson Legowski, II; and sister, Carol Legowski Foley. Spending time with his family was the ultimate joy for…… read more »
October 4, 2023, 46, Seven Springs — May 25, 1977 – October 4, 2023 Troy Thompson, 46, beloved father, son, and friend, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Troy was born in Wayne County to Pam Price and the late Bobby Thompson on May 25, 1977. In addition to his father,…… read more »
September 26, 2023, 78, LaGrange — October 27, 1944 – September 26, 2023 Alvin Earl Aycock peacefully went to a better eternal home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He is survived by the love of his life for 60 years, Carolyn Browder Aycock of La Grange; son, Steve Aycock, and wife,…… read more »
September 22, 2023, 84, La Grange – December 30, 1938 – September 22, 2023 Kenneth Lee Howard passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 22, 2023. He was born in Lenoir County to the late Finnie Howard and Sadie Mae Howard on December 30, 1938. Kenneth was born on a farm and learned…… read more »
September 18, 2023, 79, La Grange — Eugene Michael Ercolino, 79, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. Eugene was born in Hoboken, New Jersey on November 3, 1943, to Ignatius Ercolino and Violet Lapnow. In addition to his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph. The family will receive friends for…… read more »
September 18, 2023, 78, La Grange – June 15, 1945 – September 18, 2023 Judy Jernigan Fields passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 18, 2023. Judy was born June 15, 1945, to the late Claude Jernigan and Ottie Fields Jernigan in Lenoir County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Fields.…… read more »
