Obituaries

Dec 1, 2025

Apr 29, 2026

OBITUARY

Rev. Michelle Chevette Newby, age 58, of Wallace, NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at her home.

She is survived by her one son, Jamel Newby of Hyattsville, MD; three daughters: Chaquatta Newby of Washington, DC, Kortnee Newby (Clifton) and Summer Newby, both of Charlotte, NC; father, Michael Newby of Texas; one brother, Michael Newby of Washington, DC, one...

Apr 28, 2026

Mrs. Laura Etta Boney Bowen, age 95, of Wallace, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April, 28, 2026 at Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation Center in Wallace, NC.

A viewing will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, one hour prior to the service, from 11:00 am to 11:45 am, at Newkirk Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Willard, NC, immediately followed by...

Apr 27, 2026

Mr. Elmer David Rodriguez Ortes, age 17, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Rose Hill, NC. Burial will take place at a...

Apr 22, 2026

Mrs. Maggie Frances Gibbons, age 81, of Bryans Road, MD, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Inova Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, VA.

A viewing will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, one hour prior to the service from 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm, immediately followed by the funeral service at 3:30 pm at the Rose Hill Funeral Home...

Apr 20, 2026

Mrs. Pinkey Mora McArthur Copper, age 74, of Chesapeake, VA, formerly of Duplin County, NC, passed away in Chesapeake, VA.

A viewing will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, one hour prior to the service from 10:00 am to 10:45 am, immediately followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Rose Hill,...

Apr 18, 2026

Mr. José Luis Montante Martinez, age 66, of Magnolia, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Rose Hill, NC.

Left to cherish his precious memories are...

Apr 18, 2026

Mrs. Catherine Lane Dixon Morrisey, aka “Cathy” age 70, of Clinton, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at her home.

A viewing will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 am to 10:45 am, immediately followed by the funeral service at 11:00 pm at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Rose...

Apr 14, 2026

Mrs. Blanca Rubia Guardado Monge, age 62, of Wallace, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Rose Hill, NC. Burial will follow in Saba Colon Cementerio in...

Apr 11, 2026

Little Miss Sofia Reyna Acosta, age 5, of Magnolia, NC passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Rose Hill, NC. Funeral services will be held on...

Apr 11, 2026

Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Duane Emery Nixon, age 63, of Wallace, NC passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at his home.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, one hour prior to the service from 12:00 noon to 12:45 pm immediately followed by the funeral service at 1:00 pm at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel...

Apr 8, 2026

Mrs. Edith Ann Batts Perry, age 84, of Burgaw, NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, one hour prior to the service from 12:00 noon to 12:45 pm immediately followed by the funeral service at 1:00 pm at the...

Apr 4, 2026

Mr. Ralph Lee, Sr., age 69, of Raleigh, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton, NC.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, one hour prior to the service from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm immediately followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm at the Rose Hill Funeral Home...

Mar 29, 2026

Mr. James Herring, Jr., age 58, of Warsaw, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his home.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm, at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Rose Hill, NC, followed immediately by the funeral service at 1:00 pm. Burial will take place immediately after...

Mar 20, 2026

Mrs. Gerdine Stokes Kearse, age 90, of Greensboro, NC, formerly of Teachey, NC, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at her home.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 9:30 am to 10:50 am, at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Rose Hill, NC, followed immediately by the funeral service at 11:00 am. Burial will...

Mar 9, 2026

Rebecca Hall Davidson, born Susie Mae Rebecca Hall, entered this world on June 6, 1935, in Rose Hill, North Carolina (Duplin County). She was the beloved daughter of Joe Tim Hall, Sr. and Julia Ann Lee (Hall), and was later lovingly raised with the guidance of her stepfather, Mr. Louis Lee. From an early age, Rebecca demonstrated a deep compassion...

Mar 8, 2026

Mr. Edilberto Espinoza Sierra, age 21, of Wallace, NC passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 in Wilmington, NC.

A visitation of family and friends will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm at Iglesia Principe de Pas, 804 N. Norwood Street in Wallace, NC (across from Hardee’s). The funeral service will be held on...

Mar 4, 2026

Ms. Evelyn Delila Kenan McCormick, age 76, of Warsaw, NC passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at her home.

A visitation of family and friends will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Rose Hill Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm at New...

Feb 20, 2026

Mr. Ruben Brady Gardner, Jr., age 75, of Teachey, NC passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at his home.

A visitation of family and friends will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Rose Hill Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm at First...

Feb 20, 2026

Mr. Sammie Lee Hobbs, age 83, of Magnolia, NC, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at UNC Lenoir Hospital in Kinston, NC.

A visitation of family and friends will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm at Rose Hill Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:00...