Recent Obituaries

Feb 18, 2024

Mildo Noel Velasquez Velasquez of Willard, NC departed his earthly life on Sunday, February 18, 2024.  Born on March 17, 1992, he is the son of Jesus Emanuel Valesquez Lopez and Margarita Celestine Velasquez Diaz of Guatemala.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife—Roxana Marisol Gonzalez Diaz; children—Derly Velasquez Gonzalez and Yuleni Velasquez Gonzalez; and eight...

Feb 14, 2024

Darryl Thomas Lloyd of Pink Hill and formerly of Pin Hook passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 while at home.  Born on August 26, 1963, he is the son of the late Orland Thomas and Lottie Melvina Dail Lloyd. He is also preceded in death by a brother—John Lucas Lloyd; paternal grandparents—Leslie and Mary Lee...

Feb 14, 2024

Mina Marie Hatchell Baker of Rose Hill, NC, departed her earthly life on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.  Born on June 17, 1935, she is the daughter of the late John Bryant and Ruth Elizabeth Edwards Hatchell.  She is also preceded in death by her late husband Bennie Baker; siblings--Durwood Hatchell, Raeford Hatchell, Johnny Bryant Hatchell, Norman Hatchell, Ruth Phillips,...

Jan 28, 2024

Mr. Robert Lee "Robbie" Hedgpeth, Jr. of Penderlea, departed his earthly life on Sunday, January 28, 2024, while at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on January 29, 1941, he is the son of the late Robert Lee Hedgpeth, Sr. and Mattie Lou Pardon Hedgpeth.  Also preceding him in death are siblings—JoAnn Carr and William "Bill"...

Jan 17, 2024

Alice Ray Mills Murray of Wallace, NC, passed peacefully on January 17, 2024, while at ECU Health Duplin Hospital.  Born on December 31, 1937, she is the daughter of the late Joseph Zachariah and Viola Narcissus English Mills.  She was affectionately known as "Doe" to family and friends.  She is also preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five...

Jan 6, 2024

Arnold Clifford Marshburn of Wallace, NC, passed from his earthly life on Saturday, January 6, 2024, while at home.  Born October 24, 1940, he is the son of the late Parlie Clifford and Lila Bell Davis Marshburn.  He is also preceded in death by a son—Arnold Clifford Marshburn, Jr. and brothers—Delbert, Ellis, and E. J. Marshburn.

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Jan 6, 2024

Mr. John Alfred Stallings, Jr, age 100, of Teachey, NC, passed from his earthly life on the early morning of January 6, 2024, while at home.  Born on December 20, 1923, he is the son of the late John Alfred and Lillie Belle Blanton Stallings.  Also preceding him in death are his wife--Dorothy Pierce Stallings; a son—John Alfred Stallings...

Jan 5, 2024

Edith Allean Cavenaugh Craft of Wallace, NC, passed from her earthly life on the early morning of Friday, January 5, 2024, while at home surrounded by family.  Born on May 27, 1931, she is the daughter of the late James Sidney and Letha Casteen Cavenaugh.  Also preceding her in death are her husband--Herman Leon Craft; siblings—Eleanor Luvene Leary, Delwood...

Dec 23, 2023

Ernest Ray Brock of Beulaville, NC, departed his earthly life on Saturday, December 23, 2023, while at ECU Health Duplin in Kenansville, NC, surrounded by family.  Born on June 20, 1957, he is the son of the late Durwood Benson Brock, Sr and Inez Gurganus Brock.  Also preceding him in death is a brother—Durwood B. Brock, Jr.

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Dec 23, 2023

John David Blanton, Sr, age 83, of the Charity area, passed from his earthly life to meet his Lord on December 23, 2023, while a resident of the Wallace Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born on October 26, 1940, he is the son of the late James Harvey and Thelma Horrell Blanton.  Also preceding him in death are sisters--Debbie Cantrell...

Dec 20, 2023

Mary Carr Haughton passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on December 20, 2023 in Knoxville, TN.  She was born in Wallace, NC.  She was preceded in death by her parents (Julian Aubrey and Elizabeth Wells Carr), sister (Loyce Carr Phillips), and husband (William Francis Haughton).  She leaves her children (Betsy Haughton and John T. Bushore, Knoxville, TN;...

Dec 18, 2023

Logan Smith Midgette passed from his earthly life unexpectedly on Monday, December 18, 2023 while at his job.  Born in Buncombe County, NC on February 20, 1995, he is the son of Barry Louis and Katrina Shields Midgette.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife—Kyrsten Rylee Mateer Midgette; parents—Barry Louis and Katrina Shields Midgette of Willard;...

Dec 18, 2023

Mrs. Eva Davis Uzzell McLaughlin of Rose Hill departed her earthly life on Monday, December 18, 2023, while at ECU Health of Duplin. Born on November 28, 1933, she is the daughter of the late Chester Martin and Frenchie Johnson Davis. Also preceding her in death are her first husband, Carl Thomas Uzzell Sr. and siblings, Chester Davis Jr,...

Dec 4, 2023

Gladys Irene Palmeter Sikes of Wallace, NC, passed from her earthly life on Monday, December 4, 2023 while at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born in Georgetown (SC) on September 15, 1929, she is the daughter of the late James Robert and Addie Roberts Palmeter.  She is also preceded in death by her husband—Lee Montague...

Nov 30, 2023

Amanda Jane Mathews Powell of Leland, and formerly of Wallace, departed her earthly life on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, while at Novant Health--New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  Born on July 18, 1952, she is the daughter of the late Arthur James and Rovene Blanton Mathews.  Also preceding her in death is a sister--Nancy Mathews Walker.  Left to cherish her...

Nov 29, 2023

Mrs. Lillian Matthews Wood of Teachey, NC, passed from her earthly life on November 29, 2023 while at ECU Healthcare in Kenansville.  Born on May 24, 1931, she is the daughter of the late Algie and Lillie Williams Matthews of Bladen County, NC.  She was also preceded in death by siblings--Dorothy Moore, William Matthews, Waylon Matthews, Susan Scronce, Sarah...

Nov 23, 2023

Homemaker, college graduate at 55, then a business manager, and always a woman of the faith; her heart never far from the sea. Long-time Rose Hill and Topsail Island, NC resident; she made friends everywhere, never forgot them, nor they her.

Born Sept. 5, 1928, in Catlettsburg, KY, and passed peacefully at age 95 on November 23,...

Nov 10, 2023

Infant Victoria Aracely Matute passed from her earthly life on November 10, 2023 at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  She is the daughter of Heather Ann Hannah and Hector Flores Matute.  No services are planned at this time.

Nov 9, 2023

Chloe Johnson Rivenbark, age 76, of LaGrange, Georgia, departed her earthly life on early Thursday morning, November 9, 2023 while at home. Born August 31, 1947, she was the daughter of the late S O and Edith Fussell Johnson of Rose Hill, North Carolina.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 54 years, Phil Rivenbark;...

Nov 7, 2023

Mrs. Carolyn Joyce Kaler of Wallace, North Carolina, departed her earthly life on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 while at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Wilmington, NC.  No services are planned at present.