Ruth Fleming
La Grange, North Carolina
Ruth FlemingJanuary 8, 1939 -February 11, 2026La Grange- Ruth Gauldin Grady Fleming, 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, while receiving care at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Ruth was born on January 8, 1939, in Lenoir County to the late Robert Clarence Gauldin and Lula Marie Neal Gauldin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lester Ray Grady Sr., in 1970; her second husband, William Glenn Fleming, in 1995; and her brother, Larry Gauldin.Ruth retired in 2015 after 40 years as a dedicated beautician, serving many faithful clients in La Grange and the surrounding area. Skilled in her trade and sought after for weekly appointments in her chair, she built lasting relationships through her work. With her pleasant demeanor and gentle spirit, Ruth always had a kind word for everyone.Spending time with her family was one of Ruth’s greatest joys. Time with…
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Michael Schaffer
Kinston, North Carolina
Michael Jonathan Schaffer 69 of Pikeville passed away on Wednesday February 11 2026. He was born on February 10 1957 to the late John and Shirley Schaffer. He was known by all who met him as a very good man with a kind heart and a strong love for his family. His son Christian was the light of his life and he took great pride in every moment they shared together. He cherished time spent with his loved ones especially during family meals and weekly card games that brought laughter and lasting memories. Michael enjoyed the outdoors and found happiness in simple pleasures. He loved hunting deer fishing at the ocean and working in his yard. Gardening was one of his favorite pastimes and he took pride in growing vegetables to share with family and friends. These activities reflected his hardworking spirit and appreciation for nature. Above all he was…
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Peggy Kennedy
Kinston, North Carolina
Peggy Joyce Midyette Kennedy 86 of Kinston passed away of Tuesday February 10 2026. She leaves behind a lifetime of love laughter and cherished memories with family and friends. She was a devoted wife mother grandmother and greatgrandmother whose greatest joy came from caring for her loved ones and spending time surrounded by family. After more than 30 years of dedicated service in the dietary department at Caswell Center she retired with pride in her work and the many relationships she built over the years. Known for her strong work ethic and generous heart she carried that same dedication into every part of her life. She found happiness in lifes simple pleasures. She loved working in her yard and tending to her flowers reading and cooking meals for her familyespecially her wellloved fried chicken. Many peaceful afternoons were spent sitting on the porch in her rocking chair watching the world…
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