Recent Obituaries

Feb 1, 2019

Roy Eugene Cottle, Sr. departed his earthly home for his home in heaven on Friday, February 1, 2019 while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.  He was born on March 20, 1936 in Duplin County to the late Norman and Phyllis Rogers Cottle and was also predeceased by a brother--Harold Cottle.

Surviving to cherish...

Jan 31, 2019

Jay Twilly Hanchey of Wallace left his earthly life on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick in Supply, NC.  He was born on December 12, 1930 in Duplin County to the late Carlos Liston and Evie Powell Hanchey.  Also predeceasing him are his brother--C.L. Hanchey and nephew--Wade Hanchey.

Survivors include his wife...

Jan 28, 2019

Susan Pricilla Dickerson Cavenaugh of Wallace, NC, left her earthly home at The Gardens of Rose Hill during the morning of Monday, January 28, 2019.  She was born on May 19, 1927 in Pitt County.  She was predeceased by her husband--Richard Lee Cavenaugh; father—Junious C. Dickerson; mother—Elizabeth Hall Farrow; son—Robert Forrest Cavenaugh; sisters—Lina Gay Batson Madden and Irene Batson...

Jan 20, 2019

Daniel Jerome Fussell Jr. was born on June 2, 1938, in Rose Hill, NC to the late Daniel Jerome Fussell Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Baker Fussell and died January 20, 2019 at North Myrtle Beach, SC. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ellen Wood Fussell; daughter, Leslie Elizabeth Rodriguez of Levittown, Pennsylvania; son, Daniel Jerome Fussell III "D.J."...

Jan 14, 2019

Mary Virginia English Gay passed from this life in the morning of Monday, January 14, 2019, while at her home in Winterville, NC.  Born in Pender County on September 15, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Clifton Jackson English and Iley Edith Orr English.  She was also predeceased by her husband--Seth Richard "Dick" Gay, a son--Jack Richard...

Jan 4, 2019

Helen Alene Fussell Sholar of Wilmington, formerly of Wallace, passed from her earthly life on Friday, January 4, 2019 while at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Life Care Center in Wilmington.  Born in Duplin County on April 4, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Lester Melvin and Frances Gertrude Matthews Fussell of Duplin County.  She was also preceded...

Jan 3, 2019

Carol Bishop Rivenbark, age 76 of Gainesville, Florida passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019.  She was born September 16, 1942 in Lake City,Florida to James Duval and Mildred Ellis Bishop.  She graduated from Florida State University in 1963.  She was a nurse at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, where she met her husband.   Carol was a nurse for 55...

Jan 1, 2019

Ellen Susann Hager Futrell of Hampstead, NC departed this life on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 while at home.  Born on June 3, 1942 in Huntington County, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Eli Charles and Katharine Elizabeth Deemer Hager.  She was also preceded in death by her first husband Robert Henderson Sr. and brothers Ike and Rich...

Dec 31, 2018

Edward Earl Newmons of Wallace left his earthly home on Monday, December 31, 2018 while at home surrounded by his family.  Born on February 25, 1954, he was the son of the late Nathan Paul and Christine Wiley Newmons.  He was also preceded in death by an infant sister Elizabeth Newmons.

Mr. Newmons worked for thirty plus...

Dec 30, 2018

Evelyn Dudney Godwin of Wallace passed from her earthly life on Sunday, December 30, 2018 while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  Born on June 25, 1929 in Columbus County, NC, she is the daughter of the late Charles Kermit and Lucy Nance Dudney.  She was also predeceased by siblings—Thelma McCaskill and husband Cary, Fulton Dudney and wife Jean,...

Dec 4, 2018

Charles Barry King, 81 of Castle Hayne passed peacefully from this life in the early morning of Tuesday, December 4, 2018 after a period of declining health, while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Born in Craven County, Mr. King was the son of the late Martel King and Jane Hunnings King. He is also preceded in death by...

Dec 1, 2018

Elsie Ethelyne Baker Usher, age 86, of Brices Store Road, Rose Hill, left this life unexpectedly on the early morning of Saturday, December 1, 2018 while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Born January 26, 1932, in Rose Hill, NC, she was the daughter of the late Norton Evans Baker and Lonie Anders Baker and the...

Nov 2, 2018

Gary W. Faircloth of Rose Hill, North Carolina died at home on Friday, November 2, 2018 after a period of declining health. Born in Duplin County on April 23, 1957, he was the son of the late Clemon L. and Myrtle Teachey Faircloth.

Ever since his early childhood days, Gary always wanted to be on the outside...

Nov 1, 2018

Dorothy Edgerton Baker, 96, formally of Wallace, North Carolina departed her earthly home in Oviedo, Florida for her heavenly home during the early morning of Thursday, November 1, 2018. Born in Wayne County, N.C. on February 18, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Earl D. and Hettie Gurley Edgerton. In addition to her parents, preceding her in...

Nov 1, 2018

Clarence Evans of Magnolia, North Carolina departed this life for his heavenly life during the early morning of Thursday, November 1, 2018 following a period of illness. Born in Onslow County, N.C. on August 30, 1934 he was the son of the late David Nick and Mary Ellen Brown Evans.

Mr. Evans spent his entire life helping...

Oct 19, 2018

Mikie B. Watts, formerly of Rose Hill, NC, departed her earthly home on Friday night at First Health Hospice and Palliative Care in West Bend, NC after a period of declining health. She was born on August 1, 1936 in Durham County, North Carolina to the late John Forrest Blanton and Lucy Atkinson Blanton.

Her career involved...

Oct 7, 2018

Sandra Gayle Usher Bell of Rose Hill, NC, departed this life for her heavenly home in the early morning of Sunday, October 7, 2018 following a lengthy period of illness. Born on November 27, 1963, she was the daughter of the late William Samuel Usher and Betty Faye Rackley Usher. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased...

Sep 10, 2018

Wade Liston Hanchey, 57, of the North East community died on Monday, September 10, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, after a long period of illness. He was born on August 27, 1961 to the late Carlis Liston Hanchey, Jr. and Dorothy Valentine Fisher Hanchey of Duplin County.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his...

Sep 9, 2018

Mary Louise Vernon Casteen, 83, of Rose Hill, NC passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 22, 1934 to Jesse Earl Vernon and Mary Susan Johnson Vernon in Lenoir County. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband of 44 years, Joseph Earl Casteen, and a grandson, Jesse Dale Harrell. Also...

Aug 15, 2018

Mrs. Sammie Ann Williams Carter, 83, of Rose Hill, North Carolina died on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at her residence. She loved and inspired her community and wants those left behind to continue that tradition in their own way. At her request, no services are planned at this time.