All Obituaries

Helen Cavenaugh Padgett Saylor, 86 of Wallace,  passed away May 5th 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born in Duplin County on May 19, 1934, Helen was the daughter of the late J. Buel and Eula Dell Hobbs Cavenaugh.   She was also preceded in death by her first husband, James J. Padgett, a son, Keith Padgett, a son-in-law, William “Billy” Ramsey, and two brothers, Harold Cavenaugh and Riley Farrell Cavenaugh. She is survived by a daughter, Joy...

Gladys Esperanza Oviedo, original de la Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba. Nació el Febrero 7, 1937. Le sobreviven 2 hijos varones Jonás Fajardo Oviedo y Joel Toca Oviedo y 1 hija Gladys James (Toca Oviedo) juntos a 7 nietos y 4 bisnietos. Bautizada y dedicada como fiel y leal Testigo de Jehová desde Mayo 25, 1947. A la edad de 10 años. Y precursora Regular desde el mismo año 1947 junto a su señora madre. Dedicó toda su vida a ayudar a familias y a...

Mr. Arthur Carroll “AC” Kenan of Wallace departed his earthly life in the early morning of April 25, 2021 while at home.  Born on August 7, 1925 in Duplin County, he is the son of the late Arthur McKinley and Ethel Ann Cottle Kenan.  He is also preceded in death by his wife—Mary Elizabeth Wilson Kenan; children—Sandy Rivenbark, infant William Arthur Kenan, and infant David Alfred Kenan; siblings—Loleta Powell, Marvin Kenan, Ann Thomas, Peggy Teachey,...

Brenda Hall Chester of Magnolia, NC departed her earthly home on the early morning of Thursday, April 15, 2021 while at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, NC.  Born in Duplin County on August 3, 1951, she is the daughter of the late Gordon McCoy Hall and Leona (Catherine) Brock Hall.  Also preceding her in death are her son—Danny Glenn Watkins; brothers—Cleon Hall and David Hall; and sister—Ann Taylor. Left to cherish her memory are her...

Brennan Lee Scott of Wilmington, NC passed from this life on Thursday, April 8, 2921 while at home. A memorial service to celebrate his life is set for Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Willard Missionary Baptist Church (45 Willard Railroad Street--Willard, NC) with visitation at 10:00 a.m.  Officiating will be the Reverend David Knowles and Reverend Jerome Bullard. Padgett Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the Scott family.   

Howard Earl “Pops”Johnson of Kinston, NC passed from his earthly life on the evening of Saturday, April 3, 2021 while at Vidant Regional Hospital in Greenville, NC, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Cumberland County on February 1, 1944, he is the son of the late Wilbur Earl and Muriel Doris Williams Johnson.  Also preceding him in death are his daughter—Cheryl Johnson; canine friends “Dodger”, “Spencer”, and “Sophie”;...

Rovene "Duck" Blanton Mathews passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 while a patient at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on May 22, 1926 in Duplin County, she is the daughter of the late Bradley Thomas and Nancy Jane Dail Blanton.  Also preceding her in death is her husband--Arthur James Mathews; daughter--Nancy M. Walker; siblings--Harvey Blanton, William "Bill" Blanton, Norwood...

Carolyn “Carol” Bordeaux Cavenaugh of Wallace, NC departed her earthly life on Saturday morning, March 13, 2021 while a resident of Day Spring of Wallace.  Born on November 8, 1933, she is the daughter of the late Homer Montier and Hazel Dowless Bordeaux.  Also preceding her in death are her husband of sixty years—Floyd Duncan Cavenaugh, Sr. and siblings—Marian Claytor, Curtis Bordeaux, and Joseph Bordeaux. Left to cherish her memory are her...

Eunice Jacqueline English of Wallace, North Carolina passed from her earthly life during the evening of Wednesday, March 10, 2021 while at Duplin Vidant Hospital in Kenanville, NC.  She was born in New Hanover County on December 17, 1929.  Preceding her in death are her husband--Raymond Lee English; sons--Glenn Warren English and Wayne Carson English; and her mother--Edna Iona English. Left to cherish her memory are her friend and helper--James Dowtin of Wallace; close...

Gene Evans, Jr., 48, of Teachey, unexpectedly left us too soon on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Born on May 2, 1972. He is preceded in death by his mother, Cathy Baker Brown of Teachey, NC. Surviving to cherish his memory is his bride of 26 years, and the love of his life, Leann Blanton Evans, and his children Joshua and Megan Evans, who were his absolute pride and joy. He is survived by his father Horace Evans and his wife Ann, his loving brother Jeff Evans, his stepfather Jimmy Brown...