Recent Obituaries

Apr 30, 2026

Jane Kay Boyd Rettan departed her earthly life in the early morning hours of Thursday, April 30, 2026, at her home in Teachey. Born on January 3, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Edna Merle Boyd and the devoted wife of 35 years to the late Jerry Rettan.

Jane, lovingly known as “Nanny” to those who adored...

Apr 26, 2026

Barbra Ann Cox departed her life here on earth on Sunday morning, April 26, 2026, while a resident of the Wallace Health & Rehabilitation Center in Wallace, NC. Born on July 3, 1938, she is the daughter of the late Marvin Asea and Eva Peabody. Also preceding her in death are her son—Marvin Cox and brothers—Kenneth Wayne Peabody and Robert...

Apr 25, 2026

Annie Jean Dail Fussell of Rose Hill (NC) departed her earthly life at midday on Saturday, April 25, 2026 while at ECU Health Duplin Hospital in Kenansville. Born on August 9, 1937, she is the daughter of the late Lee Hampton and Beatrice Mobley Dail. Also preceding her in death are her husband—Bill Fussell and her brother—Haywood Dail.

Left to cherish...

Apr 23, 2026

Ronald Raymond Russell unexpectedly passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2026. He was born October 30, 1962 and a graduate of Chenango Forks High School. Ron married Candy Mae Hohmann on December 31, 1983 at the Methodist Church in Triangle, NY. They moved to South Carolina where they lived until recently moving to North Carolina to be with...

Apr 21, 2026

Margaret Rivenbark Kennedy, 94, of Willard, NC passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC. Born in Pender County on April 24, 1931, she was the youngest daughter of the late William Owen Rivenbark and Maggie Murray Rivenbark. Also preceding her in death was her husband of 61 years Henry Scott...

Apr 8, 2026

Janet Faye Teachey Register of Rose Hill passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on the early evening of April 8, 2026 while in the ECU Health Duplin Hospital. Born on August 24, 1935, she is the daughter of the late Herbert Raymond and Janie Mae Batchelor Teachey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William...

Apr 5, 2026

On Sunday, April 5th, 2026, Jennifer Lynn Norris left her earthly life in Wadesboro, North Carolina.

Jennifer Norris was born on April 3rd,1991 in New Hanover County and born to her parents, Jimmy Leon Norris, Sr. and Lynn Norris Newton. She was a valued employee at Terra Bella Assisted Living and Memory Care in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

She will be remembered...

Apr 1, 2026

Sandra Smith “Sandee” DiDomenico of Wallace, NC, passed from her earthly life on Wednesday evening April 1, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.

Born in the Bronx, NY on December 23,1939, she is the daughter of the late George Grady Smith Jr. from Black Creek, NC and Edith Joan Thompson Smith. Also preceding her death are siblings Carol...

Mar 30, 2026

Paula Jean Chaffin Breece of Currie (NC) departed her earthly life on March 30, 2026 while at home, after a period of declining health. Born on January 7, 1973 in Parkersburg (WV), she is the daughter of the late Cathy Lynn Goudy Hoselton and Michael Chaffin. She is also preceded in death by her brother—Bradley Chaffin.

Left to cherish her memory...

Mar 30, 2026

Robert J. Obenour, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 30, 2026, at the age of 81.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Robert carried his roots with pride throughout his life, remaining a loyal and passionate Steelers fan to the very end. His early years were marked by both hardship and resilience, having lost his father at a...

Mar 27, 2026

Mary Lou Hatcher Cavenaugh of Wallace passed from her earthly life on the evening of March 27, 2026 while at the home of her son in Wilmington. Born on March 31, 1947, she is the daughter of the late Walter Henry Hatcher Sr. and Mamie Mae Lanier Hatcher. Also preceding her in death are her husband—Ray Bryant Cavenaugh; siblings—Hubert Hatcher,...

Mar 24, 2026

Judy Gail Chriscoe Horne of Harrells (NC) passed from her earthly life on the morning of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, while at home, after a period of declining health. Born on November 29, 1951, she is the daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys Ray Sheffield Chriscoe. Also preceding her in death are her previous husband—Orville Earl Horne and siblings—Lizzie,...

Mar 18, 2026

James Richard Hannah of Beulaville, North Carolina, passed quietly from his earthly home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was born on June 19, 1938, in Haywood County, North Carolina, the son of McKinley and Bertha Phillips Hannah.From a young age, James learned the value of hard work. With a natural gift for trading, selling, and connecting with people, he...

Mar 9, 2026

Edith Wells Merritt of Wallace, passed from her earthly life on the early morning of Monday, March 9, 2026, while at the home of her son in Wallace. Born on December 10, 1943, she is the daughter of the late Henry Z. Wells, Sr. and Annie Mae Knowles Wells. She is also preceded in death by siblings—Henry Z. “HZ” Wells,...

Mar 8, 2026

Sherwood Arminius Johnson, age 88, of Magnolia, N.C. passed away on March 8, 2026, in Burgaw, N.C. Born on January 1, 1938, to Arminius and Edna Stanton Johnson, Sherwood was a man of enduring faith, productive work, love for his country, and energetic participation in hymn singing.

Sherwood is survived by his dedicated companion, Faye Rivenbark, his son Robert Wayne Johnson...

Mar 7, 2026

Andrea (Angie) Starling Jones Murzyn passed away on March 7, 2026, after a brief illness.

Born on July 22, 1959, to Patty Sue Jones, Angie was lovingly raised by her grandmother, Mary Jones. She grew up in Wilmington, NC, later moving with her grandmother to Rose Hill. She attended Wallace‑Rose Hill High School before settling in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she...

Feb 27, 2026

Penny Lynn Gomes of Harrells (NC) departed her earthly life on the early morning of Friday, February 27, 2026. Born on September 1, 1971, in Missouri, she is the daughter of Larry and the late Linda Gentiles Adams. Also preceding her in death are daughter—Victoria Lynn Deaver; brother—James Adams; and Poppie—Alford Carl Deaver.

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

Feb 25, 2026

Feb 13, 2026

John Edward Tooley, formerly of Wallace, passed away in Winter Park (FL) on February 13, 2026, while a resident of Winter Park Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Decatur (IL) on May 30, 1937, he is the son of the late John Charles and Althea Louise Peck Tooley. Also preceding him in death is his wife—Pauline Joyce Tooley.

Left to cherish...

Feb 4, 2026

Patricia Shingleton Blanchard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted nurse, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, just under one year after the passing of her husband, Morton, to whom she was married for more than 50 years.

Patty dedicated over three decades of her life to caring for others as a public health nurse with the Duplin County Health Department...