Recent Obituaries

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...

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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