All Obituaries

James Franklin Kissner of Dunn, formerly of Rose Hill, departed his earthly life on September 16, 2020, while at Emerald Health & Rehabilitation in Lillington, NC.  Born on May 25, 1936, he was the son of the late Henry Franklin and Adele Dixon Kissner.  He was also preceded in death by his sister—Elizabeth Kissner. Left to cherish his memory are his wife—Gale Brooks Kissner of the home; son—Wayne Kissner of Rose Hill; stepdaughter—Lynn Knowles Mills...

Clifton Jack Bryant of Harrells, NC departed his earthly life on Sunday, September 13, 2020.  Born on January 25, 1967, he was the son of the late Gerald Jack Bryant and Judith Marie Richardson Bryant Rogers.  He was also preceded in death by siblings—Tammy Burgess Manawi and Gerald Clifton Bryant, Jr. Left to cherish his memory are his grandmother—Doris Richardson; wife—Sandra Rabon Bryant; children—Amber Bryant of Rocky Point, Clifton Bryant of Leland,...

Mrs. Mattie Johnson Farrior of Wallace departed her earthly life for her heavenly home in the late afternoon of Thursday, September 10, 2020 while at home.  Born in Duplin County on July 27, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Leroy Franklin and Cora Atwood Johnson.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of thirty-nine years--Edward Hugh Farrior and five siblings. Left to cherish her memory are her children--Gayle Ozment and husband Dennis of South Haven (MN), Hugh...

Roland Henry Jones, Jr. of Henrico, VA and formerly of Rose Hill, NC died on the evening of Sunday, September 6, 2020 while at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville, VA.  He was born on April 25, 1952 in Wilmington, DE to the late Roland Henry Jones, Sr. and Sarah Simonds Jones. Left to cherish his memory are his wife--Joyce H. Jones; children--Tracie Posey and husband Joshua of Raleigh and Roland Henry Jones III of Wallace; step children--Carrie Burch and...

Mrs. Joyce Mae Howell Aycock of Wallace departed from this earthly life on the afternoon of August 31, 2020 while a resident of Woodbury Wellness Center of Hampstead, North Carolina.  She was born in Wayne County on October 17, 1931.  Left to cherish her memory is her husband of fifty-five years—Jacob Wesley Aycock, Jr; children--Jacob Wesley Aycock III and wife Eileen of Wilmington; Robert H. Aycock and wife Linda of Hampstead; and Patricia S. Blanchard and husband Morton...

Elizabeth Maria Candido of Wallace, NC passed from this earthly life early Tuesday morning, August 18, 2020 while at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.  She is survived by her husband--James Candido; one son--James Candido II and wife Elizabeth of Richlands, NC; grandchildren--James Candido III and Piper Candido of Richlands; and a sister--Babel of Germany. The Candidos moved to the River Landing community in the late 1990's and have since become a part of the Wallace...

Sandra Kay Hanks Gholson of River Landing, Wallace, N.C. died on Tuesday evening, August 11, 2020, while at home with her family.  Sandy was born in Chicago, IL, on March 18, 1944, to Clarence Charles Hanks and Anna Louise Van Hyning Hanks.  She lived in Bismarck, ND and Arlington, VA.  Sandy attended Radford College until marrying Don Gholson and moving to Huntsville, AL, where she completed her studies at Athens College with a BS in Education.  She later earned a...

Linda Bennett Cavenaugh Suttles of Wallace, NC departed her earthly home on the morning of August 6, 2020 while at home surrounded by her loving family.  Born on August 13, 1951, she is the daughter of the late William Joseph and Laura Alice Garriss Cavenaugh.  Also preceding her in death are her daughter-in-law Beth Suttles and grandchildren Richard Suttles and Hanaleigh Suttles. Left to cherish her memory are her sons--Stephen Suttles and wife Holly of Raleigh and Brian...

Edward Neal Bowman (Eddie), age 66, of Surf City, NC and formerly of Wallace, NC died Thursday, July 30th, 2020.  Eddie was the son of the late Donald Caldwell Bowman and Mary Avalee Simmons Bowman.  He was born in Graham, NC, but his family moved to Wallace, NC where he then spent his youth and most of his adult life.   Eddie attended Wallace-Rose Hill High School and then joined his father as an auctioneer and co-owner of Wells Livestock Market and Wallace Flea Market...

Mary Glyn Burroughs Johnson, 76, was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on Monday morning July 27, 2020.  The graveside service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, July 30 at 10:00am, at The Johnson Family Cemetery at Wells Chapel Baptist Church in Wallace.  Mary Glyn was the wife of Tommy R. Johnson of Wallace.  Her family includes daughter Tanya Johnson Rouse and husband Owen Rouse, son Tommy Johnson Jr. and wife Deanna Wallace Johnson, son Royal P. Johnson III...