Recent Obituaries

Jul 6, 2023

Regina Scott Gregory of Rose Hill, NC, passed from her earthly life on the evening of Thursday, July 6, 2023, while at home, after a period of declining health.  Born in Duplin County on February 13, 1964, she is the daughter of the late Raymond Lee and Jeanette Knowles Scott.

Left to cherish her memory are her...

Jun 28, 2023

Major Everette Murray, affectionately called Buddy, age 90 passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 28th at Lower Cape Fear Life Center in Wilmington, NC.

Buddy was born on April 10, 1933, on the River Road in Wallace, NC to Bedford Forrest and Thelma Robbins Murray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Jun 27, 2023

Franklin Hughie "Tub" English of Willard, NC, departed this earthly life on the morning of Tuesday, June 27, 2023, while at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born on September 12, 1935, he is the son of the late Adeline Pigford and Edward Leland English, Sr.  He was also preceded in death by siblings—Edward Leland English,...

Jun 26, 2023

JoAnn Pittman Cole of Duplin County passed from her earthly life on Monday morning, June 26, 2023, while at Kenansville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  Born on February 24, 1942, she is the daughter of the late Robert Cecil and India Brown Futrell.  She is also preceded in death by her first husband—Milton Pittman; second husband—Ed Cole; daughter—Diane Pittman Matthews...

Jun 18, 2023

Willa Knowles Newmons of Wallace, NC departed her earthly life enroute to her heavenly home on the early morning of Sunday, June 18, 2023 while at home.  Born in Duplin County on February 26, 1952, she is the daughter of the late Alvin Carr and Edna Grace Casey Knowles.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband—Jessie...

May 31, 2023

Samantha June Jenkins of Teachey, NC, passed from her earthly life on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.  Born on June 7, 1990, she is the daughter of Donald Elmore Jenkins and Elizabeth Joan Howard.  She was preceded in death by her stepmother—Melissa Jenkins, who she dearly loved; and her grandparents—RC and Mary Vann Jenkins.

Left to cherish her...

May 19, 2023

Dr. Russell Thomas Stokes, 93, of Wallace, NC, was born on May 25, 1929, in Duplin County and was the son of the late Jacob Dawson Stokes, Sr. and Meata Carter Stokes.  Dr. Stokes passed from this earthly life to meet his Heavenly Father on the early morning of Friday, May 19, 2023 while at the Laurels of Pender...

Apr 30, 2023

Charles Francis Schaeffer of River Landing in Wallace, NC departed his earthly life on Sunday, April 30, 2023, while at home.  Born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, he is the son of the late Harry and Virginia Gus Schaeffer.  He was also preceded in death by a brother—Earl Schaeffer.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife—Patricia Tinney;...

Apr 29, 2023

Shirley Moore Carlton passed peacefully on Saturday morning, April 29, 2023, at her "happy place", her home on Southerland Street in Wallace, NC. Born on February 7, 1935, in Sampson County, she was the daughter of the late William Hybert and Lina Harvell Moore.

She was predeceased by her husband, Harry Lewis Carlton, her brother, William Daniel...

Apr 29, 2023

Mrs. Lois Frances Bordeaux Smith, age 90, of Kenansville, NC, left her earthly home for her eternal life on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at her home after a year of failing health.  Funeral services will be held at Padgett Funeral & Cremation Services chapel in Wallace, NC on Monday May 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. Deborah...

Apr 27, 2023

Joyce Fay Blanchard Ezzell of Wallace, NC, passed from her earthly life on Thursday, April 27, 2023 while in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.  Born in New Hanover County on July 17, 1942, she is the daughter of the late Henry Graham and Lillie Mae Ezzell Blanchard.  She was also preceded in death by...

Mar 31, 2023

Following a lengthy battle with ALS, Judith Pye Robinson of River Landing in Wallace, NC passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 31, 2023.  Born in Duplin County on December 8, 1937, she is the daughter of the late Garland Percy and Beadie Margaret Carter King of Wallace. Also preceding her in death are her husbands—August Kenneth Pye...

Mar 10, 2023

Donna Carol Mattison Stallings of Wallace, NC, passed from her earthly life on the early morning of Friday, March 10, 2023, while at home.  Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on November 24, 1948, she is the daughter of the late Donald Raymond and Teresa Josephine Vitali Mattison.  Also preceding her in death are her siblings—Colleen Fenton and Michele Unger....

Mar 8, 2023

David Todd Brown, 55, of Fletcher, North Carolina passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023, surrounded by his family, who he held dearest, after a hard-fought battle with idiopathic thrombocytopenia and went to be in the arms of Jesus.

David was born in Kenansville, NC on January 26, 1968, to Billy and Retha Brown and grew up...

Mar 8, 2023

Claudia Lynnette Merritt Rockwood (Surf CIty, NC) "Sister' to family, "Lynne" to friends, went to be with the Lord on March 8th, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer.

"Sister" was the only daughter of the late Tom Watson Merritt and the late Sarah Yvonne Boone Merritt of Rose Hill, NC. She is survived by her brothers,...

Mar 3, 2023

Peggy Jo Kennedy Fields, 76, of Teachey, NC, passed from her earthly life on March 3, 2023 while at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center of Wilmington.  Born on June 29, 1946, she is the daughter of the late Sam and Hazel Katherine Brown Kennedy.  Also preceding her in death are her husband--Donald Eugene Fields and siblings--Bobby Kennedy, Steve...

Feb 28, 2023

Alan Stampe of Teachey, died Tuesday morning, February 28, 2023, at New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina surrounded by his loving family.

Alan was born October 5, 1944, in Clinton, Iowa to Leroy and Helen Christensen Stampe. He graduated from Central Community High School in 1963 and attended Pasadena Community College in California. In 1965...

Feb 24, 2023

Charles Joseph "CJ" Caproni of Wallace, NC, passed away on Friday February, 24, 2023, while in ECU Health Duplin Hospital.  Born December 23, 1939, he is the son of the late Laurence and Jewel Caproni.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife–Dorothy Johnston Caproni of Wallace; Children–Sue Ellen Cottle and husband Herbie of Rose Hill, Mary...

Feb 24, 2023

Mrs Margaret (Peggy) Hall Stallings, age 86 of Wallace, NC, left her earthly home for her eternal life on Friday, February 24th 2023 in her home. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church in Wallace, on Wednesday, March 1st at 11:00 am, conducted by Al Thompson. Burial will be at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Feb 23, 2023

William Gerald (Jerry) Rivenbark, 87, of Rose Hill passed away peacefully on February 23, 2023, at Warsaw Nursing and Rehab.

Born February 3, 1936, in Pender County, North Carolina Jerry was the son of the late George Alex and Radie (Groves) Rivenbark and was the third of six siblings.

Jerry proudly served in the U.S....