Recent Obituaries

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,...

Feb 3, 2025

Jeffrey Lee Edwards of Rose Hill, passed from his earthly life on the morning of Monday, February 3, 2025, while at home.  Born on August 23, 1965, he is the son of Mary Elizabeth Edwards Bell and the late Thomas Bell.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife—Linda Kay Howe Edwards; children—Jeffrey Lee Edwards, Jr. of...

Jan 23, 2025

Betty Jean Jones Fleszar of Rose Hill, NC departed her earthly home enroute to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 23, 2025.  She had been a resident of Wallace Nursing & Rehabilitation for a short period.  Born on November 26, 1941, in Duplin County, she is the daughter of the late Dallas Frank and Carrie Elizabeth Maxwell Jones.  Also...

Jan 21, 2025

On January 21, 2025, by the righteousness of Jesus Christ, Caroline Murray McMahon peacefully entered Heaven with her family by her side.  Having navigated seven years with breast cancer and its impact, her effervescent joy, enthusiasm for the Gospel and determination to fully live became the trademarks of her journey.

Caroline was born on September 1, 1965, ...

Jan 11, 2025

Nathan Brown Barnes of 207 North Orange Street in Wallace, NC, died on Saturday, January 11, 2025, while at ECU Health Duplin Hospital.  He was born on May 10, 1934, in Robeson County, NC, son of Lewis Wiley Barnes and Burdeen Brown Barnes.  He was preceded in death by his sons, Nathan Brown Barnes, Jr. and Richard Roderick Barnes....

Jan 9, 2025

Judith Blake Wallace went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ during the early morning hours of Thursday, January 9, 2025, just five days shy of her 85th birthday. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Judy was born January 14th, 1940, the eldest child of Thomas Posey and Clydia Callihan Blake in...

Jan 6, 2025

Ronald Allan Smith passed away on January 4, 2025, at Novant Health following a brief illness.  He was the beloved son of Judy H. Hartz, who survives him, and Jimmie W. Smith, deceased.  He was born on July 20, 1966, in Washington, DC.  He is also survived by his sister, Joni S. Sydes, brother, Richard L. Smith, nephew, Cavin...

Jan 6, 2025

Edward Earl "Pete" Padgett of Willard went home to be with his Lord on Monday, January 6, 2024, with his wife by his side at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on March 23, 1946, he is the son of the late Earl Matrue and Gertrude Maready Padgett.  Also preceding him in death are sisters—Norma...