Obituaries

Dec 1, 2025

Jun 15, 2026

Mrs. Wanda Gail Chasten Zanders, age 65, of Leland, NC, native of Duplin County, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026.

A visitation of family and friends will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Rose Hill Funeral Home in Rose Hill, NC from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at New...

May 22, 2026

Mr. Robert Earl Dunn, aka “Big Rob”, age 75, of Rose Hill, NC , passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at ECU Health Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, NC.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 12:00 noon at The Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Rose Hill, NC. Burial will follow at New Christian Chapel Church...

May 15, 2026

Ms. Ceretha Mae Frederick Vann, age 90, of Magnolia, NC passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026 at her daughter’s home in Kenansville, NC.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 22, 2026 from 11:00 am to 11:45 am at First Missionary Baptist Church in Kenansville, NC, followed by the funeral services at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow at Rose...

May 6, 2026

Mr. Joshua Nelson Miller, Jr., age 85, of Kenansville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Warsaw Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Warsaw, NC.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 10:00 am to 10:50 am at Big Zion AME Zion Church, 247 N Church Street in Kenansville, NC, followed by the funeral services at 11:00...

May 5, 2026

Mr. Troy Othell Smith, age 86, of Kenansville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Rose Hill Funeral Home in Rose Hill, NC. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00...

May 5, 2026

Mrs. Velma Lee Finnick Faulk, age 89, of Rose Hill, NC, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at ECU Health Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, NC.

A visitation will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Rose Hill Funeral Home in Rose Hill, NC. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:30...

May 2, 2026

Mrs. Ozelle Crooms Sharpless, age 86, of Goldsboro, NC, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Rose Hill Funeral Home in Rose Hill. The funeral service will be held at First African Baptist Church in Goldsboro,...

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...