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Paula "Pat" Williams
Aug 11, 2026
Paula Patricia ("Pat") Owen Williams, age 89, of Wallace, NC passed away peacefully on August 11th, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of her loved ones. She was born on February 24th, 1937, in Wallace to John Paul and Fannie Jane Johnson Owen.
A lifelong citizen of Duplin County, Pat graduated from Wallace High School in 1955. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree...
Christopher Glenn Tucker
Aug 10, 2026
Christopher Glenn Tucker of Wallace, NC, passed from his earthly life on the morning of Monday, August 10, 2026, while at home. Born on November 17, 1992, he is the son of Woodrow Dalton Heath and Glenda Faye Partida. Preceding him in death is his aunt—Crystal Tucker.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife—Samantha Karenia Lee Tucker; son—Chance Lee Vanorsdale;...
Kay Lynette Powell Brinkley
Aug 7, 2026
Kay Lynette Powell Brinkley departed her earthly life on the afternoon of Friday, August 7, 2026, while a resident of the Gardens of Rose Hill. Born on August 14, 1951, she is the daughter of the late James Frederick Powell and Wilma Irene Bond Powell. Also preceding her in death are sister—Thelma Powell; brother—Carl Powell; and close friends—Retha McCoy and...
Brenda Kay Piner
Aug 3, 2026
Brenda Kay Mintz Piner passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on the early morning of August 3, 2026 while a resident of the Harmony House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Kinston. Born on March 31, 1947, in Brunswick County, she is the daughter of the late Tom and Florence Benton Mintz. Also preceding her death are her...
Addie Hester Powell
Jul 27, 2026
Addie Hester Powell, well known accountant of Wallace, NC passed from her earthly life to her eternal life early Monday morning while a resident of Campbell Health & Rehabilitation Center in Burgaw. Born October 7, 1940, she is the daughter of the late Bland and Maggie Jones Casteen. She is also preceded in death by her siblings—Haywood Casteen, Hilda C....
James Allen Jones
Jul 14, 2026
James Allen Jones, 69, of Wallace, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.
James was born November 6, 1956, in Rose Hill to the late W.R. and Susie Jones. He is survived by his wife Blanche Jones; children - Sarah, Jessica (Billy), Amanda (Ronnie); brothers – Glenn (Robin) and Billy...
Lenora Lynn Losaw
Jul 10, 2026
Lenora Lynn Losaw of Rose Hill, NC, passed from her earthly life on the evening of Friday, July 10, 2026, while in ECU Health Duplin Hospital of Kenansville, NC. Born on September 21, 1963, she is the daughter of the late Jean Marie Morrisey Losaw and Lawrence Lloyd Losaw, Sr. She is also preceded in death by brothers—Lawrence Lloyd Losaw,...
David Codington
Jun 13, 2026
David P. Codington, 72, of Wallace, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at his home. He is survived by his daughter, Emily Dolph (Luke), son, John Codington (Jaina), and 4 grandchildren with another currently on the way.
David’s devotion to the Lord and love for his family was evident throughout his life. He served as a chaplain, pastor, and...
Ronald David Wilson
Jun 11, 2026
Ronald David Wilson, 68, of Rose Hill, North Carolina, passed away on June 11, 2026. Born on June 6, 1958, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, Ronald lived a life marked by individuality and passion.A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Ronald served his country with dedication and honor. His time in the Marines was a testament to his...
Patricia Lynette Reiger
Jun 6, 2026
Patricia Lynette Herring Reiger of Wallace departed her earthly life on Saturday, June 6, 2026, while at home. Born on January 8, 1965, she is the daughter of the late Allean Herring. Also preceding her in death is her brother—Christopher Herring.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband—Richard Joseph Reiger; children—Adam Robert Reiger and wife Ashley of Wallace, Casey Richard...
Patrick Filippone
Jun 3, 2026
Patrick R. Filippone of Wallace (NC) departed his earthly life early on Tuesday morning while a resident of Wallace Gardens in Wallace (NC). Born on December 2, 1949, he is the son of the late Frank and Antoinette Filippone. He was also preceded in death by a sister—Elise Testa.
Left to cherish his memory are his children—Marisa Sara Filippone of Easthampton...
Betty Mae Bradshaw
May 17, 2026
Mrs. Betty Mae Duff Bradshaw of the Northeast community of Wallace departed her life here on earth on the afternoon of Sunday, May 17, 2026 while in the Novant Health NHRMC in Wilmington (NC). Born May 1, 1947, she is the daughter of the late Robert Edward and Maggie Davis Duff, who lived in Wallace. Also preceding her in death...
Wilma Sholar Grady
May 8, 2026
Wilma Sholar Grady of Jacksonville (NC) and formerly of New Bern, departed her earthly life for her heavenly home late Friday night, May 8, 2026, while a resident of Onslow House in Jacksonville. She is preceded in death by her parents and first husband—Stanley Carroll Walker.
Left to cherish her memory are her son—Johnny Walker of Penderlea; grandson—Tommie Lee Jones of...
Jesse Harrell
May 3, 2026
Jesse R. Harrell of Wallace departed his earthly life for his eternal life on Sunday, May 3, 2026 after a period of declining health. Born on September 9, 1947, he is the son of the late Jess and Ada Wilson Harrell. Also preceding him in death are his loving wife—Rebecca Ann Smith Harrell; daughter—Tracy Stalker; grandson—Preston Lee Stalker; and siblings—Susie...
Jane Rettan
Apr 30, 2026
Jane Kay Boyd Rettan departed her earthly life in the early morning hours of Thursday, April 30, 2026, at her home in Teachey. Born on January 3, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Edna Merle Boyd and the devoted wife of 35 years to the late Jerry Rettan.
Jane, lovingly known as “Nanny” to those who adored...
Barbra Ann Cox
Apr 26, 2026
Barbra Ann Cox departed her life here on earth on Sunday morning, April 26, 2026, while a resident of the Wallace Health & Rehabilitation Center in Wallace, NC. Born on July 3, 1938, she is the daughter of the late Marvin Asea and Eva Peabody. Also preceding her in death are her son—Marvin Cox and brothers—Kenneth Wayne Peabody and Robert...
Sarah Jane Bland
Apr 25, 2026
Sarah Jane Bland of Sneads Ferry (NC) passed from her earthly life in April 2026. Born on October 28, 1946, she is the daughter of the late Joe Bland, II of Wallace (NC).
Left to cherish her memory are children—Robert Allan and Sharon Jean; cbrothers—Joe Bland III, Bob Bland, and Bill Bland; and grandchildren—David, Joey, Summer, and Van.
In growing up in...
Annie Jean Fussell
Apr 25, 2026
Annie Jean Dail Fussell of Rose Hill (NC) departed her earthly life at midday on Saturday, April 25, 2026 while at ECU Health Duplin Hospital in Kenansville. Born on August 9, 1937, she is the daughter of the late Lee Hampton and Beatrice Mobley Dail. Also preceding her in death are her husband—Bill Fussell and her brother—Haywood Dail.
Left to cherish...
Ronald Raymond Russell
Apr 23, 2026
Ronald Raymond Russell unexpectedly passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2026. He was born October 30, 1962 and a graduate of Chenango Forks High School. Ron married Candy Mae Hohmann on December 31, 1983 at the Methodist Church in Triangle, NY. They moved to South Carolina where they lived until recently moving to North Carolina to be with...
Margaret Rivenbark Kennedy
Apr 21, 2026
Margaret Rivenbark Kennedy, 94, of Willard, NC passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC. Born in Pender County on April 24, 1931, she was the youngest daughter of the late William Owen Rivenbark and Maggie Murray Rivenbark. Also preceding her in death was her husband of 61 years Henry Scott...

