Recent Obituaries

Jun 1, 2022

Ronnie Stephen Johnson of Eastover, NC, passed from his earthly life during the morning hours of Wednesday, June 1, 2022, while at home.  Born on March 5, 1953, he is the son of the late Ivey Lee and Hazel Pearl Maxwell Johnson.  Also preceding him in death are a son—Brandon Herrington; and siblings—Jerry Allen Johnson and Patricia Johnson Rogers....

May 26, 2022

Wanda Marie Johnston Pickett of Rose Hill, NC passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 26, 2022, while at home.  Born on February 26, 1948, she is the daughter of the late Marvin and Rentha Johnston.  Also preceding her in death are her first husband—Edmund Jenkins and her second husband—Jackie Pickett; siblings--Mary Esta Peck,...

May 25, 2022

Kimberly Welborn aged 61 passed away on the 25th of May, 2022. After a brief illness, she was called to the arms of her Heavenly Father. Kim was born on December 19, 1960 to Virginia (Doodie) Bell Vickers and Glenn Welborn of Ramseur, NC. When Kim was six years of age, the family moved to Carolina Beach, seeking a...

May 24, 2022

Phyllis Jane Harrell Rouse (84, born July 25, 1937) of Rose Hill, NC, passed away peacefully May 24th at her home in Winter Garden, FL.  She was surrounded by family and loving friends.  She is the daughter of the Thedford Thaddeus, and Lucy Selma Batts Harrell. Preceding her in death is her devoted husband of 52 years, Christopher Columbus...

May 9, 2022

Verlie Joyce Quinn Wells of Wallace, NC transitioned from her earthly life to her heavenly home on the early morning of Monday, May 9, 2022, while at The Gardens of Rose Hill, with family very near.  She was born on October 31, 1925 and is the daughter of the late Elzie and Beulah Batts Quinn.  Also preceding her in...

May 1, 2022

Marion Randolph Johnson, Sr, of Teachey, North Carolina departed his earthly life at midday on Sunday, May 1, 2022, while at Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville.  Born in Horry County, SC on February 14, 1941, he is the son of the late Oscar M. and Eula V. Smith Johnson.  He is also preceded in death by his wife--Jacqueline Faith...

Apr 24, 2022

Virginia Jean Blackney of Wallace, NC passed from her earthly life at midmorning of Sunday, April 24, 2022, while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.

Apr 19, 2022

Evelyn Grace Pace of Rose Hill, NC passed from her earthly life on the early morning of Tuesday, April 19, 2022 while at home.  Born on April 16, 1950, she is the daughter of the late Meta Marie Hunter Cottle and Willliam Earl Cottle, Sr.  She is also preceded in death by her granddaughter—Ashley Marapese and her brother—Jeffrey Lynn...

Apr 16, 2022

Mildred Brinson Hussey, age 91 of Wallace, NC, peacefully passed away at her home on April 16, 2022, six months after the death of her husband William L. "Bill" Hussey.  She was born on June 12, 1930, and was the third of seven children born to Alton and Estelle Hunter Brinson of Beulaville.  She is preceded in death by...

Apr 8, 2022

Berton Wayman Eason, Jr. of Wallace, NC passed from his earthly life on Friday, April 8, 2022 while at home.  Born on November 2, 1929, he is the son of the late Edna Mae Taylor Eason and Berton Wayman Eason, Sr. of Harnett County.  Also preceding him in death are his first wife--Doris Pauline Eason; siblings--Edward Eason, John Eason,...

Apr 7, 2022

Stephen Anthony Watkins, Sr. of Wallace, NC passed from his earthly life on the early morning of Thursday, April 7, 2022, while at home.  Born on August 26, 1973, he is the son of Mildred Bradshaw and the late Eugene Franklin Watkins.  He was also preceded in death by infant daughter—Ashley Watkins.

Left to cherish his memory...

Apr 5, 2022

Elizabeth Teachey Blair, age 96, passed from her earthly life on April 5, 2022, while at her home in Wallace, NC.

Elizabeth was born January 22, 1926, in Duplin County, NC to the late Roscoe Teachey and Ivey Evelyn Cook Teachey. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband James Seaborn Blair Jr, MD,...

Apr 5, 2022

Charles Faison Knowles of Wallace, NC departed his earthly life on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, while at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.  Born on May 15, 1934, he is the son of the late Raymond Faison and Susan Flossie Benton Knowles.  Also preceding him in death are brothers—Clifton Knowles of Wallace, Alvin Knowles of Wallace, and...

Apr 5, 2022

Tiny Centelle Atkinson Hanchey Hardison of Teachey passed peacefully to her heavenly home at midday on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 while at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. She is the daughter of the late Howard Atkinson and Ruby Batts Atkinson. Also preceding her in death are her husband - Albert Hanchey Sr. ; son -...

Mar 24, 2022

Cathy Lynn Goudy Hoselton of Currie, NC passed from her earthly life during the early morning of Thursday, March 24, 2022, while at home.  Born on February 10, 1954, she is the daughter of the late Carl Eugene and Mary Catherine Valentine Goudy.  Also preceding her in death are brothers—Ronald Goudy and Carl Goudy, Jr.

Left to...

Mar 16, 2022

Mary Caison Moore of Rose Hill departed her earthly life for her heavenly home during the late morning of Wednesday, March 16, 2022 while at home.  Born on November 1, 1936, she is the daughter of the late Jesse Henry and Hattie Pearl Chadwick Caison of Pender County.  Also preceding her in death are her husband of forty-four years—John...

Mar 2, 2022

Saraí Cruz de Dios of Willard, NC, passed from her earthly life at midday on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Born on October 7, 1967, she is the daughter of Umberto Cruz and the late Evangelina Cruz Matheu. Also preceding her in death is her sister—Carmen Dalila Cruz de Dios....

Mar 2, 2022

Mavis Ann Brandt of Willard, NC passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on the late afternoon of Wednesday, March 2, 2022, while at home.  Born on January 24, 1940, she is the daughter of the late Kermit Ciscero and Mavis Proctor Moore.  She is also preceded in death by her sisters—Patricia Henderson, Jean Clayton, and Linda...

Feb 20, 2022

Thomas Rifton Hardison, 80, of Wallace, NC, passed from his earthly life on the early morning of Sunday, February 20, 2022, while at home.  Born on November 29, 1941, he is the son of the late Oscar and Margie Mae Maready Hardison.  Also preceding him in death are his wife—Shelby Horrell Hardison; and siblings—Dal Willard Hardison, Oscar Hardison Jr.,...

Feb 17, 2022

Louise Rex Sanderson English of Wallace, NC, passed from her earthly life for her heavenly home on the late evening of Thursday, February 17, 2022, while at Universal Healthcare/Brunswick in Bolivia, NC.  Born on March 3, 1934, she is the daughter of the late Horry Lee and Lucille Lee Batts Sanderson.  Also preceding her in death are her husband...