Recent Obituaries

Mar 9, 2026

Edith Wells Merritt of Wallace, passed from her earthly life on the early morning of Monday, March 9, 2026, while at the home of her son in Wallace. Born on December 10, 1943, she is the daughter of the late Henry Z. Wells, Sr. and Annie Mae Knowles Wells. She is also preceded in death by siblings—Henry Z. “HZ” Wells,...

Mar 8, 2026

Sherwood Arminius Johnson, age 88, of Magnolia, N.C. passed away on March 8, 2026, in Burgaw, N.C. Born on January 1, 1938, to Arminius and Edna Stanton Johnson, Sherwood was a man of enduring faith, productive work, love for his country, and energetic participation in hymn singing.

Sherwood is survived by his dedicated companion, Faye Rivenbark, his son Robert Wayne Johnson...

Mar 7, 2026

Andrea (Angie) Starling Jones Murzyn passed away on March 7, 2026, after a brief illness.

Born on July 22, 1959, to Patty Sue Jones, Angie was lovingly raised by her grandmother, Mary Jones. She grew up in Wilmington, NC, later moving with her grandmother to Rose Hill. She attended Wallace‑Rose Hill High School before settling in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she...

Feb 27, 2026

Penny Lynn Gomes of Harrells (NC) departed her earthly life on the early morning of Friday, February 27, 2026. Born on September 1, 1971, in Missouri, she is the daughter of Larry and the late Linda Gentiles Adams. Also preceding her in death are daughter—Victoria Lynn Deaver; brother—James Adams; and Poppie—Alford Carl Deaver.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband—Kevin...

Feb 13, 2026

John Edward Tooley, formerly of Wallace, passed away in Winter Park (FL) on February 13, 2026, while a resident of Winter Park Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Decatur (IL) on May 30, 1937, he is the son of the late John Charles and Althea Louise Peck Tooley. Also preceding him in death is his wife—Pauline Joyce Tooley.

Left to cherish...

Feb 4, 2026

Patricia Shingleton Blanchard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted nurse, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, just under one year after the passing of her husband, Morton, to whom she was married for more than 50 years.

Patty dedicated over three decades of her life to caring for others as a public health nurse with the Duplin County Health Department...

Jan 26, 2026

Mary Franklin “Frankie” Dempsey Peterson left this earthly life at the age of 88 to join her Lord on Monday January 26, 2026. She passed away peacefully in her home in Harrells, NC during the night, all tucked in and ready to reunite with her loved ones.

Frankie was born on 11-09-1937 as the firstborn child of Seba and Mary Lillie...

Jan 22, 2026

                               * Due to Weather service Times have changed*                  Funeral - Friday, January 30, 2026, at 10:00 am

Nancy Jones Johnson, age 89, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, at her home in Rose Hill, NC. She was...

Jan 17, 2026

Elwood Coombs passed from this life into the presence of his Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. Born December 31, 1937, he is the son of the late Stanley Coombs and Olivia Williams Coombs in Lenoir County. He is also preceded in death by siblings Larry Williams Coombs, Barbara Ann Coombs, Bernice Edna Coombs...

Jan 8, 2026

Gary Steven Lanier of Rose Hill (NC), passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 while in the care of Sampson Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norwood (Pete) and Nancy Turner Lanier.

Left to cherish his memory are his brother – Harry Keith Lanier and wife Susan of Harrells (NC); nephew – Jerry Lanier and wife...

Jan 7, 2026

Katie Pittman Teachey of Rose Hill, NC departed her earthly life en route to her eternal heavenly home during the early evening of Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, while at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 16th, 1933 in Richlands, NC, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Emma Carter Pittman. She was preceded in death...

Jan 4, 2026

Bettie Hawes Meyer of Rose Hill, NC, gave up her temporary earthly life for her eternal heavenly home during the early evening of Sunday, January 4, 2026, while in the care of ECU Health-Duplin Hospital.

Born on July 4, 1935, she is the daughter of the late Dr. Charles Forest Hawes, Sr. and Mary Emma Stewart Hawes of Rose Hill. Also...

Dec 18, 2025

   Aubrey Clarence Jones, Sr. of Wilmington departed his earthly life for his eternal life on Thursday, December 18, 2025, while at Novant-New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Born on April 4, 1940, he is the son of the late Dallas Frank and Carrie Elizabeth Maxwell Jones. Also preceding him in death are his wife—Barbara “Bobbie” Jones and siblings—Dallas Jones, Sr,...

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.

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