Recent Obituaries

Sep 6, 2020

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.

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Aug 31, 2020

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...

Aug 18, 2020

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...

Aug 11, 2020

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...

Aug 6, 2020

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...

Jul 30, 2020

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...

Jul 27, 2020

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. ...

Jul 19, 2020

Thomas Covington Townsend transitioned to heaven on July 19, 2020.  He was born June 11, 1930, to Donald Baine and Mary Hester Townsend, and with the exception of two years in the National Guard, he lived all of his ninety years in his beloved Wallace.  At the age of ten Thomas began his career at his father's business, Townsend...

Jul 12, 2020

Barbara Jean Blanton Page of Wallace, NC passed from her earthly life on Sunday, July 12, 2020 while at Vidant Duplin Hospital.  Born November 3, 1935 in Duplin County, she was the daughter of Fannie Wadsworth Blanton and Johnnie J. Blanton.  Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Jimmy, twin daughters, two brothers, a sister,...

Jul 9, 2020

Charles Samuel Cogan of Wallace, NC passed peacefully Thursday, July 9, 2020. Charles was born to the late William and Inez Goodhue Cogan in Clinton, IN.

Charles graduated from Indiana University with a BS in Radio-TV in 1956, a pioneer in broadcast journalism's infancy.  The small-town coalminer's son lived the city life in Terre Haute, Baltimore, San...

Jul 5, 2020

Rolen Harrel Brown of the Pin Hook area near Wallace passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at his residence with his sons at his side.  Born on December 26, 1942, he was the son on the late Latne William and Nannie Green Swinson Brown.  Also preceding him in death are his wife--Linda Joy Hart Brown; and siblings—Alvin...

Jul 1, 2020

Mr. Bernard Louis Lesmeister of Rose Hill, NC, unexpectedly left his earthly life on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 while at home.  Born on July 7, 1953, he is the son of Bernard Louis Lesmeister, Sr. and Jacqueline Dorothy Harcrow Lesmeister of Minneapolis, MN.  He was preceded in death by his father.

Left to cherish his memory are...

Jun 26, 2020

Mrs. Livinie Louise Bond Baker of Teachey, NC departed her earthly life on Friday night, June 26, 2020 while at Duplin Vidant Hospital in Kenansville.  Born on January 15, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Evander and Exie Lanier Bond of Burgaw.  She was also preceded in death by her husband--Ellis Grey Baker; brother--Allen Bond.

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Jun 20, 2020

Mr. William Earl Watts of Rose Hill, NC died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his home.  Born on January 3, 1972, he was the son of the late Harrison Ray and Sara Jane Logan Watts.

He is survived by his wife of nineteen years—Shannon Murray Watts; children—Taylor Murray and fiancé Enjoli of Four Oaks, NC...

Jun 13, 2020

Ms. Hattie Margaret McNellis of Wallace, NC departed her earthly life on Saturday afternoon, June 13, 2020 while at Duplin Vidant Hospital in Kenansville, NC.  Born on September 30, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John Edward and Hattie Jane Walker McNellis.  She was also preceded in death by a sister--Rosa Lee McNellis.

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May 30, 2020

Mrs. Joyce Aleane Jones Hardison of Rose Hill, NC, entered Heaven's gates late Saturday night, May 30, 2020 while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.  Born in Duplin County on August 3, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Dallas Frank and Carrie Maxwell Jones of Duplin County.  Also preceding her in death are her husband--Norman...

May 26, 2020

Manuel Juarez De La Cruz of Wallace, NC, departed his earthly life on the morning of Tuesday, May 26, 2020 while at home.  Born in Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico on November 15, 1932, he is the son of the late Guadalupe De La Cruz.  In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by his wife--Candelarie De La...

May 4, 2020

Deborah Ranee Gore McCumbee of Wallace passed from this earthly life after a period of declining health.  She lost her fight but gained her wings on the early morning of Monday, May 4, 2020 while at home.  Born in Wisconsin on September 18, 1965, she is the daughter of the late Donald Lee Gore and Charleene P. Benzel.  She...

May 4, 2020

Sylvia Lee Walker of Penderlea, departed her earthly life for her heavenly home on Monday morning, May 4, 2020 while at home.  Born on October 3, 1934, she was the daughter of the late James Malcolm Hall, Sr. and Louise Wooten Hall.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Lewis Vance Walker in 2011....

Apr 23, 2020

Douglas Sherril Harris of Willard, NC left his earthly life on Thursday night, April 23, 2020, while at home.  Born on May 10, 1962, he was the son of the late Sherril and Betty Brooks Harris of Cleveland County and stepson of Carol Harris of Ellenboro, NC.  He was also preceded in death by a son--Vincent Chase Harris.