All Obituaries

The Staff and Management of R. Swinson Funeral Services mourn with the family on the death of Mr. Elijah Jarman, of 402 Marcella Drive., who passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at his residence.  Services will be on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Robert Swinson, Jr. Memorial Chapel. Burial will take place Tuesday September 25, 2018 in the Eastern Carolina Veterans Cemetery. A public visitation will be held on Friday, September 21,...

The Staff and Management of R. Swinson Funeral Services mourn with the family on the death of Mrs. Alice Marie Jenkins, formerly of Kinston , who passed away on Friday , September 14, 2018 in Baltimore, MD.    A public visitation will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 11:00 AM from the Robert Swinson, Jr. Memorial Chapel. Burial will take place at 12:00 noon in the Pinelawn Memorial Park.   Please keep the...

The Staff and Management of R. Swinson Funeral Services mourn with the family on the death of Ms. Laverta Gooding, of 914 Phillips  Rd., who passed away on Wednesday , September 12, 2018 at Harmony Hall Rehabilitation Center.  ******UPDATE**** ***Services will be on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 12:00 PM at St. Augustus AME Zion Church.*** Burial will take place in the Pinelawn Memorial Park. A public visitation will be held on...

God saw you were getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you And whispered, "Come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard-working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. The McLeod Family and the Staff and Management of R. Swinson Funeral Services mourn  the death of Mr. Paul McLeod...

The Staff and Management of R. Swinson Funeral Services mourn with the family on the death of Mr. Joseph Dunn., who passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at UNC Lenoir Health Care.   **** Funeral has been postponed due to rising water and flooding.****   Please keep the Dunn Family in your thoughts & prayers during these days of bereavement Professional, sympathetic, dignified, compassionate care and service entrusted to R. Swinson Funeral...

If we could have just one more day. We'd tell you all we didn't say. We'd tell you how we love you dear. And how we wish that you were here. And when our saddest days are done. One day we'll look and see the sun. Maybe see a bright blue sky. A river gently flowing by. Thoughts of you will ease our pain. we'll remember you and smile again.   The Staff and Management of R. Swinson Funeral Services mourns with the family on the death of Mr. Robert...

You've taken your last breath. Your soul has taken flight. You've been welcomed by God Into His ever-loving light. You've gotten your halo by now, I'm sure Your harp, your robe, your wings. Your voice is added to the choir When all the angels sing. You were so beautiful in life. Your heart was filled with love. As an angel, please be our guardian Watching over us from above.   The Staff and Management of R. Swinson Funeral Services mourn with the family on...

The Staff and Management of R. Swinson Funeral Services mourn with the family on the death of Mr. Linwood Earl Dixon, of  6917 Smith St.(Grifton), who passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at home.   Services will be on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 11am at Grifton Chapel FWB. Burial will take place in the Evergreen Cemetery in Grifton. A public visitation will be held on Monday September 3, 2018 from 3:00 PM-7:00 PM from the Robert Swinson, Jr. Memorial...

The Staff and Management of R. Swinson Funeral Services mourn with the family on the death of Mr. Marvin Howard, of  1207 East Bright St. Kinston, who passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Kitty Askins in Goldsboro, NC.    A Memorial Service will be held 11:00am Monday, September 3, 2018 from the Robert Swinson, Jr. Memorial Chapel   Please keep the Howard Family in your thoughts & prayers during these days of bereavement Professional, sympathetic,...

You must have been waiting, And got your wings today. I thought I heard singing As the Angels led your way. Your time here was over, Jesus opened heaven's gate. Somewhere way up yonder, I know your love will wait. And when my work is finished, When everything's said and done. I too will be blessed, The battle I will have won. So I'll meet you someday, I'll come without a fight, To my home far away, When I see the guiding light. So just remember darling, When...