Recent Obituaries

May 15, 2016

Mrs. Violet Myree Herring Harrell Bland, age 96 of Rose Hill, NC, died on May 15, 2016 at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Wallace Presbyterian Church in Wallace, NC conducted by Dr. Philip Gladden. Burial will be at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery in Wallace, NC. The family will receive...

May 10, 2016

Mr. Newton Hill (N. H.) Carter, II, age 77 of Wallace, NC, died on May 10, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, NC. Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 12:00 pm at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery in Wallace, NC. Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at...

Apr 24, 2016

Ms. Mary Jo Brown, age 56 of Mount Olive, NC, died on April 24, 2016 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Padgett Funeral Home Chapel in Wallace, NC. Funeral Services will begin at 7:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. Darian Parker. Burial will take place...

Apr 24, 2016

Ms. Vickie Miller Hall, age 78 of Wallace, NC, died on April 24, 2016 at Kenansville Health & Rehab Center in Kenansville, NC. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Faith Independence Baptist Church 1309 NC Hwy 903 Magnolia, NC.

She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Dixon, her sons,...

Apr 10, 2016

Mrs. Marie Hunter Cottle Pope, age 88 of Watha, NC, died on April 10, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, NC. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. at Padgett Funeral Home Chapel in Wallace, NC conducted by Rev. David Justice. The family will receive family and friends from 6:30-8:00 p.m....

Apr 8, 2016

Mrs. Melva Fussell Cavenaugh, age 74 of Magnolia, NC, died on April 8, 2016 at Kenansville Health & Rehab in Kenansville, NC. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Padgett Funeral Home Chapel in Wallace, NC conducted by Rev. Jimmy Johnson. The family will receive family and friends one hour prior to...

Apr 6, 2016

Mr. Phelton Lawrence Brown, age 70 of Black Mountain, NC, formerly of Willard, NC, died on April 6, 2016 at Black Mountain Neuro Medical Treatment Center. The family will receive friends and family on Monday, April 10, 2016 at 10:00 am at Peniel PFWB Church in Willard, NC. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 10, 2016 at...

Apr 4, 2016

Mr. Denver Gerald Peoples, age 85 of Citra, FL and most recently, Rose Hill, NC, died on April 4, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Graveside Memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 11:00 am at Salisbury National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC.

Mr. Peoples is survived by his wife of 61 years,...

Apr 4, 2016

Mr. Eugene Franklin Watkins, age 62 of Wallace, NC, died on April 4, 2016 at his residence. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 from 3:00-4:00 pm at Padgett Funeral Home in Wallace, NC. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 4:00 pm at Padgett Funeral Home in Wallace, NC conducted by Rev....

Mar 29, 2016

Mr. Joe William Powell, Jr. age 48 of Seven Springs, NC, died on March 29, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident . Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 at Padgett Funeral Home in Wallace, NC. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 4:00 pm at Padgett Funeral Home...

Mar 22, 2016

Nellie Knowles Bateman, age 75, of Teachey died Tuesday March 22, 2016 at her home. A Funeral service will be held Saturday March 26, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Padgett Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Phil Eakins officiating. Burial will follow in Rockfish Memorial Cemetery. She is survived by her sister, Mary Roberts of Wilmington; brothers, Robert Lee Knowles...

Mar 20, 2016

Mr. Wayne Carson English, age 60 of Wallace, NC, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Riverview Memorial Park with Rev. Bobby Cavenaugh and Rev. Billy Toler officiating. Wayne was June 15, 1955 in New Hanover County, the son of Eunice H. English and...

Mar 19, 2016

James Earl Casey passed away on March 19, 2016, just short of his 85th birthday on April 6, 1931 after a struggle with congestive heart failure, and now rests peacefully with his Lord and Savior.

Earl was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He lived a full life of honesty and faithfulness to his family...

Mar 16, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Richard L. Moore. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 12, 2016

Thomas Colston Edgerton passed away on March 12, 2016, after a short illness and now rests peacefully with his Lord and Savior.

Thomas was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and most recently, proud great grandfather. He lived a life of humility, honesty, humor, and service to his faith, family, and friends.

Thomas was the son...

Mar 12, 2016

Mrs. Luna Giddens Heath, age 99 of Willard, NC, died on March 12, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Penderlea Baptist Church in Willard, NC conducted by Rev. John Sellers, Rev. Tommy Blanton and Rev. Jimmy Johnson. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Park...

Mar 5, 2016

Mrs. Eunice Mae Williams Knowles, age 79 of Rose Hill, NC, entered into her eternal rest on March 5, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church in Rose Hill, NC conducted by Rev Phil Eakins, Rev Richard Phillips and...

Mar 4, 2016

Mr. Norwood J. English, known as "Buddy" age 88 of Wallace, NC, died on March 4, 2016 at Brian Center Health & Rehab in Wallace, NC. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 4:00 pm at Shiloh Baptist Church in Chinquapin, NC conducted by the Rev. Jerry Marshburn and the Rev. Dan Sellers. Burial will...

Feb 16, 2016

Mrs. Margaret Elaine Clark, age 88, of Wallace, NC, died on February 16, 2016 in Wilmington, Delaware. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Padgett Funeral Home Chapel in Wallace, NC conducted by Dr. Alan Thompson. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Cemetery in Watha, NC. The family will receive friends and...

Feb 12, 2016

Mrs. Louise Elizabeth Cavenaugh Hardison laid down her physical body to enter her heavenly home with Jesus Christ for eternity on February 12, 2016.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Padgett Funeral Home in Wallace, NC. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Park in Watha, NC. The family will...