Recent Obituaries

Dec 13, 2025

James Leon Hollingsworth of Willard, NC, passed away early Saturday morning, December 13, 2025, while at home.  Born on November 3, 1943, he is the son of the late Charles Leon and Sarah Lou Uselton Hollingsworth.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of forty-four years--Shirley Ann Autry Hollingsworth of the home; sons--Eric and Chris Hollingsworth...

Oct 27, 2025

Mollie Lou McLean of Wallace, NC, passed from her earthly life during the early evening of Monday, October 27, 2025, while a resident of Wallace Rehabilitation and Health Care Center of Wallace, NC.  Born on July 6, 1943, she is the daughter of the late Cedric Vollars and Frances Benson Zibelin.  Also preceding her in death are her husband--Henry...

Oct 14, 2025

Raiessa Luna Pettet Caballero, age 3 months, of Wallace, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, while at home.  She is the daughter of Gisellys Marie Caballero and Ryan Avery Pettet.

Left to cherish her memory are her parents--Ryan Avery Pettet and Gisellys Marie Caballero of Wallace; brother--Aizen A. Pettet of the home; maternal grandparents--Mary G....

Sep 18, 2025

Donald Delaney Wells went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at home.

He was born on August 21, 1946, in Duplin County to the late Lucian Whitfield Wells and Thelma Wells Wells.

After graduating from Wallace-Rose Hill in 1964, he graduated from King's Business college with a degree...

Aug 29, 2025

Lynn G. "Bud" King departed this life on August 29, 2025.  He was born in Harrells, NC, the youngest child and only son of George W. King and Edna J. King.  He graduated from Union High School in 1965 and pursued a career in construction, owning Lynn G. King and Son Cement Company.

"Bud" is preceded in...

Aug 18, 2025

Alice Mae Turner Williams DeVane passed away peacefully from her earthly life on August 18, 2025, with her family by her side. A private family burial will be held on August 21, 2025, at 1:30 pm at the Devotional Gardens in Warsaw, NC.

Alice was the widow of Lloyd Hampton Williams (1982) and Thomas Jonathan DeVane, Jr....

Aug 18, 2025

John Oakley Thornhill of Rose Hill, NC, passed from his life on earth to his heavenly resting place in the afternoon of Monday, August 18, 2025, while in the care of Wallace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Wallace.  Born on July 19, 1943, he is the son of the late Frederick Homer and Marjorie Nichols Thornhill.

Left...

Aug 17, 2025

Brinkley "Bill" Dean Scott departed his earthly life on Sunday afternoon, August 17, 2025, while at home in Teachey, NC.  Born on April 3, 1945, he is the son of the late Brinkley Cohen and Magnolia Dempsey Scott.  Also preceding him in death are siblings—Marilyn Roberts, Donald Scott, and Jim Scott.

Left to cherish his memory are...

Aug 1, 2025

Jessie Ray Newmons of Wallace, NC, passed away at home on Friday, August 1, 2025, after a period of declining health.  Born on April 22, 1952, he is the son of the late Nathan Paul and Christine Wiley Newmons.  Also preceding him in death are his wife of fifty-two years—Willa Jean Knowles Newmons; brothers—William Paul Newmons, Kenneth Wayne Newmons,...

Jul 26, 2025

Joshua Riley Pittman, 33, of Rose Hill, NC departed his earthly life on July 26, 2025, while at home.  Born on January 6, 1992, he is the son of Deborah Kaye Hamilton Murphy and Jacob Pittman. Joshua was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents—Thomas Floyd and Nora Estelle Baxley Hamilton and paternal grandparents—Paul Aaron and Elenora Chilcote Pittman....

Jul 24, 2025

Faye Whaley, age 77, of Kenansville, having fought valiantly since being diagnosed with Stage 4 stomach cancer which had already metastasized to her liver, spleen, lungs, and lymph nodes in April of 2024, is now whole and completely healed and completely at peace with her Lord and Savior, Jesus!

Faye was born on October 20, 1947, in...

Jul 16, 2025

Tonya Lynn Autry of Willard, NC, departed her earthly life on July 16, 2025, while at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.  Born on April 9, 1974, she is the daughter of Alvin Eugene Autry, Sr. and Rita Kelly Autry.

Left to cherish her memory are her children--Abigil Lucille Autry, Victoria Faye Autry, and Zachary...

Jul 8, 2025

Barbara Viola Keyl of Willard, NC, was welcomed into God's arms and reunited with her creator on the morning of July 8, 2025, while at home surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on August 8, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Rudolf J. S. Keyl Sr and Ida Christina Keyl. She was also preceded...

Jul 7, 2025

Dallas Ray Fountain of Willard, NC, departed his earthly life on the morning of July 7, 2025 while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on November 17, 1937, he is the son of the late Paul James and Sylvia Caroline Baysden Fountain.  Also preceding him in death are his wife—Annette E. Fountain; siblings—William Bruce...

Jun 26, 2025

Mrs. Irene Alderman Rivenbark, age 96, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and individual known for her strong, loving, caring and nurturing personality, went home to Jesus on June 26, 2025.

Born on February 23, 1929, the daughter of the late Daniel Grey and Maude Stilley Alderman of Rose Hill, NC (Duplin Co.) was preceded in death...

Jun 18, 2025

Willie Alton "Billy" Brown Jr. of Rose Hill, NC quietly left for his eternal life on the evening of June 18, 2025, at his home. Born May 7, 1938. He is the son of the late Willie Alton Brown Sr. and Nealie Dew Brown. Billy is predeceased by first wife- Retha Dixon Brown; second wife – Elizabeth Marie Healy...

May 13, 2025

Jean Scott Rivenbark, formerly of Rose Hill, NC, passed from her earthly life on May 13, 2025, with daughter Jennifer close by her side. She was a resident of Viewpoint Assisted Living of Colorado Springs (CO) for eighteen months. For about a year prior to that she had lived in Colorado to be near her daughter Jennifer due to...

May 10, 2025

Marjorie Annette Hood Robinson of Rose Hill, NC passed from her earthly life on May 10, 2025 while at The Gardens of Rose Hill in Rose Hill, NC.  Born on September 9, 1929, she is the daughter of the late Harvey Leon and Eunice Edgerton Hood.  Also preceding her in death are her husband—Joseph Edward Robinson, Sr.; son—Joseph Edward...

May 8, 2025

Diane Usher Spivey, 75, of Burgaw, NC, passed away May 8, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Wilmington, NC. Mrs. Spivey was born September 11, 1949, in Rose Hill, NC, the daughter of the late Francis Patrick Usher and Mary Lee Morgan Usher. She was preceded in death by her brother Lyman Patrick Usher.

Diane...

May 5, 2025

Retha Ann Moore McCoy of Willard, NC departed her life here on earth on Monday, May 5, 2025, while at the Novant Health Pender Hospital in Burgaw, NC, with her family close at hand.  Born on January 15, 1945, she is the daughter of the late James and Callie Jane Moore.  Also preceding her in death are her husband—Bobby...