Recent Obituaries

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.

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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...

Apr 29, 2025

Shelton Batts of Magnolia, NC departed his earthly life on the early morning of Tuesday, April 29, 2025, while at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born on December 15, 1944, he is the son of the late Clayton and Effie Jane Williams Batts.  He is also preceded in death by siblings—Adrian Batts, Wendell Batts, and Evangeline "Vannie" Francis....

Apr 13, 2025

Roger Calhoun Parker Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Jacob Franklin Parker Sr. and Lucy Elizabeth Brooks Parker in the town of Rose Hill, North Carolina, Roger grew up with the values of hard work, faith, and love.

Roger was preceded in death by his siblings: Fred...

Apr 6, 2025

Pauline Joyce Rowe Tooley of Wallace, NC, passed from her earthly life on Sunday, April 6, 2025, while a resident of Wallace Health & Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Mt. Pulaski, Illinois on December 27, 1942, she is the daughter of the late Herbert and Eva Merelina Rowe.  Also preceding her in death is an infant son—Kenneth Valentina.

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Apr 4, 2025

Carol Ann Scrivener Chapman, 89 born in Boston, MA on July 26, 1935 and a long-time resident of Duxbury, MA for over 50 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 4, 2025 in Wallace, NC 'filled to the brim' with wonderful memories and 'stuffed to the gills' with endless love.

Carol was raised in...

Apr 4, 2025

Robert Lee Knowles, Jr. passed from his earthly life on the morning of Friday April 4, 2025, while at home in Wallace.  Born on July 16, 1956, he is the son of the late Robert Lee Knowles, Sr. and Peggy Young Knowles.  He is also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lewis and Sylvia Walker.

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Mar 29, 2025

John Croom Gaddy of Raeford departed his earthly life on Saturday, March 29, 2025, while a resident of Valley Hospice House of Fayetteville, NC.  Born on August 9, 1942, he is the son of the late Evander Earl and Mary Ella Orr Gaddy.  Also preceding him in death are brothers—Carl W. Gaddy, Sr. and Ernest Gaddy.

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Mar 22, 2025

Helen Mae Miller Kissner of Rose Hill, NC, departed her earthly life on Saturday, March 22, 2025, while a resident of Wallace Health and Rehabilitation in Wallace.  Born on March 17, 1942, she is the daughter of the late John Henry and Isabel Rivenbark Miller.  She was also preceded in death by an infant son--Jeffrey Kissner.

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Mar 3, 2025

James Lloyd Wilson, 76, of Rose Hill, NC, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025. Born in Rose Hill on December 9, 1948, James lived a life marked by service, kindness, and deep devotion to his faith, family, and friends.

A proud veteran, James served his country as a sergeant in the U.S. Army, where he was...

Mar 2, 2025

Born in 1951, Errol Morton Blanchard, was the son of OC Blanchard, JR and Jean Morton Blanchard, youngest brother of Charlie and Susan. He grew up working in the family business, B&R Wholesale, and attended Wallace-Rose Hill high school where he played football. His family would frequently spend time at Topsail Beach, where OC passed on his love of...

Feb 26, 2025

Edwin Taylor Merritt entered his eternal home on February 26, 2025. Ed was born and raised in the Waycross community of Sampson County, NC. on October 18, 1928, to the late Herndon L. and Katie Merritt. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his childhood sweetheart and wife, Lettie Lou Davis Merritt, brothers- T.C., Dewey...

Feb 21, 2025

Nancy Marie Simmons passed from her earthly life on Friday, February 21, 2025, while a patient of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  She was born on December 30, 1938, to Robert Lee and Juanita White Simmons.  Also preceding her in death are her son, Roger Glenn Bradham; sisters—Mary Ann Sasser and Mattie J. Simmons; brother--Roger Glenn Bradham;...

Feb 14, 2025

Denise Peterson Nichols of Harrells, NC, departed her earthly life on February 14, 2025, while in the care of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  Born on April 4, 1954, she is the daughter of the late Elbert and Mary Lou Potts Peterson.  She is also preceded in death by a son—David Patrick Campbell.

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Feb 7, 2025

George Eli Carter of Rose Hill, NC, departed his earthly life for his heavenly home on Friday, February 7, 2025, while a patient at ECU Health of Duplin in Kenansville, NC. Born on April 12, 1946, he was the son of the late George William and Ella Gertrude Parker Carter. He was also preceded in death by his step-father,...