Recent Obituaries

Apr 19, 2024

Judi Faye Griffin Baker passed from her earthly life on the late afternoon of April 19, 2024 while a resident of the Gardens of Rose Hill.  Born on August 5, 1944, she is the daughter of the late Willie Oswill and Macy Alice Clemmons Griffin.  She is also preceded in death by her sister—Geneva Kirby.

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Apr 10, 2024

Davy Alford Sholar of Wallace, NC, departed his earthly life on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, while at Novant-New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  Born on February 27, 1948, he is the son of the late Sigford and Ioma Hunter Sholar.  Also preceding him in death are his wife—Peggy Brinkley Sholar; brother—Nathan Sholar; and granddog—Caydee.

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Apr 6, 2024

Dorothy Mae Estella Bennett Moore of Rose Hill, NC, passed from her earthly life on Saturday, April 6, 2024, while at ECU Health Duplin Hospital. Born on January 24, 1931, she is the daughter of the late Willie Eugene and Beaulah Frances Johnson Bennett.

Left to cherish her memory are her children-Angelene Robinson and husband Quincy of...

Mar 26, 2024

Mr. James Milton "Jimmie" Cavenaugh of Wallace, NC, departed his earthly life on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, while at Wallace Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born on February 10, 1943, he is the son of the late RC and Frankie Louise Hanchey.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife—Judy White Cavenaugh; children—James Henry Cavenaugh (Kathryn ) of...

Mar 5, 2024

Lila Belle Wells Cashwell of Magnolia, and formerly of Willard, departed her earthly life for her heavenly home on March 5, 2024, while at ECU Healthcare in Greenville, NC.  Born on August 31, 1931, she is the daughter of the late Ranford Glendon and Margie Jane Mobley Wells.  Also preceding her in death are her husband—James T. Cashwell; daughter—Cynthia...

Mar 4, 2024

Thomas Benton McNeil of Wallace, NC, departed his earthly life on Monday, March 4, 2024, while at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.  Born on April 6, 1942, he is the son of the late James Burnice and Eunice Virginia Giddeons McNeil.  Also preceding him in death are siblings—Betsy Ann Watson of Boling Green (KY), Virginia Pernell Pate...

Feb 24, 2024

Caleb Joseph McGlohon II transitioned to his heavenly home, February 24, 2024. He was born March 13, 1927, in Pitt County, where his family was tobacco farmers for many decades. In 1936, due to the Great Depression, his family became one of the original settlers on the Penderlea Homestead Project. He liked to tell about the day he shook...

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,...