Recent Obituaries

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.

Aug 9, 2018

William Timothy "Timmy" Stallings, age 62, of Hampstead died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday night, August 9, 2018. Born on October 8, 1955, he was the son of Margaret J. Stallings of Wallace, NC and the late William Allen "Billy" Stallings. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his brother Allen Joel Stallings and his uncle...

Aug 6, 2018

Patricia Moore Henderson went to be with her Lord on Monday morning, August 6, 2018 while at home, after a short period of illness. She was born on January 2, 1946 in Richmond, Virginia to the late Ciscero Kermit and Mavis Proctor Moore. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband--Ken Henderson; daughter--Deborah Sue Mason;...

Jul 22, 2018

Barbara Heath Matthews of Rose Hill passed from her earthly life late Sunday, July 22, 2018 while a resident of Day Spring Assisted Living in Wallace. She was born on March 22, 1940 in Pender County to the late Roy Teachey and Catherine Stevens Heath. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband Jimmy Mathews,...

Jul 18, 2018

Elvin Gene Carter, age 83, of Rose Hill, North Carolina died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 while at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. No services are planned at the present time at his request. Mr. Carter is a beloved husband and father who loved his community very much. Keep smiling his smile.

Jul 15, 2018

Iris Laylon James of Harrells, North Carolina passed from her earthly life late Sunday night, July 15, 2018 while a resident of North Chase Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, North Carolina. She was born in Duplin County on July 1, 1944 to the late Lewis Bryant and Sallie Belle Carter Peterson. In addition to her parents, she was...

Jul 14, 2018

Geraldine W. Harvell of Penderlea, North Carolina passed away at home on Saturday morning, July 14, 2018 while surrounded by her family. She was born in Duplin County on November 29, 1928 to the late Preston and Mollie Rivenbark Wheeler and was married to the late Francis H. Harvell, Sr. They lived in Penderlea for many years and she...

Jul 5, 2018

Louise Rebecca Sheffield departed her earthly life on the afternoon of July 5, 2018 while a resident of The Villages of Kinston. She was born in Duplin County on October 1, 1928 to the late George Simon and Mary Jane Jones Fussell of Duplin County. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Leland Holmes Sheffield,...

Jun 15, 2018

Leland Earl Glenn Cavenaugh, 99, of Wallace, North Carolina passed from this earthly life to his eternal life on Friday, June 15, 2018 while at home. He was born on March 26, 1919 to the late Offie A. and Brunnie Lee Batts Cavenaugh of Duplin County and was married for sixty-three to the late Mattie Register Cavenaugh. Also preceding...

Jun 9, 2018

Wanda Lea Batts Powell, age 66 of Beulaville, North Carolina passed from this life to her eternal home during the early morning of Saturday, June 9, 2018 while at home. No services are planned at this time.

Jun 4, 2018

Ellis Henry Williams Townsend, age 88 of Wallace, NC, passed away on June 4, 2018. Ellis Henry was born August 27, 1929, to the late Edward Sidney and Gertie Wells Williams. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Trudy Williams Futch. Ellis Henry was best known for her lifelong love of music and began her ministry of...

Jun 2, 2018

Elizabeth "Betty" Hepler Harvell departed her earthly life for her eternal rest on June 2, 2018 while a resident of Brian Center Nursing Center. She was born on October 16, 1945 in Wayne County to the late Claude and Elizabeth Warren Hepler Surviving are her son—Phillip Alexander "Pete" Williams and wife Heather of Carolina Beach, NC; sister—Carolyn Longest and...

May 30, 2018

Norman Earl Hardison of Rose Hill, NC departed his earthly home for his heavenly home on May 30, 2018 while in Fayetteville, NC. He was born on July 5, 1929 in New Hanover County to the late Ephriam Fennell and Eunice Marie Batts Hardison. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by one sister and three brothers....

May 18, 2018

Reverend Clifton Earl Wallace, Sr. of Hartsville, South Carolina gave up his earthly home for his heavenly home in the early morning hours of May 18, 2018 after a period of declining health. He was born in Duplin County on August 16, 1925 to the late Robert Benjamin and Lula Anderson Wallace of Rose Hill, North Carolina. In addition...

May 14, 2018

James Walter "Jim" Harrell, 58, died on Monday evening, May 14, 2018 at his home in Rose Hill, NC after a period of declining health. He was born in Wilson County on September 24, 1959 to the late James Alton and Betty Carol Barbee Harrell. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by a son, Derrick Harrell....