Obituaries

Wilma Lee Kea

Wilma Lee Kea

Apr 28, 2020

Ms. Wilma Lee Kea, age 72, of Rose Hill, NC Transitioned into Eternal Rest on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Brian Center Southpoint, Durham, NC. She is survived by four brothers: Bobby J. Kea (Shirley) of San Antonio, TX, Henry “Ronnie” Kea (Audrey) of Rose Hill, Jerry Kea (Karyn) of Flint, MI and Ricky Kea (Lawanda) of Temple Hill, MD:...

Craig Steven Chasten

Craig Steven Chasten

Apr 20, 2020

Mr. Craig Steven Chasten, age 57, of Wilmington, NC formerly of Duplin County, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, at Accordius Health of Wilmington, Wilmington, NC. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Rose Hill Funeral Home 472 Wells Town Road, Rose Hill, NC. Interment will follow in the Robinson Family Cemetery, Charity Road, Rose...

Jonah  Ash, Jr.

Jonah Ash, Jr.

Apr 14, 2020

Mr. Jonah Ash, Jr. age, 73 of Wallace, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Kenansville Health & Rehabilitation, Kenansville, NC. Graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon Friday, April 24, 2020, at Hayes Family Cemetery, (Rivenbarktown Community). He is survived by two sons: Gregory Ash (Gloria) of Wallace and Lamont Thomas of New York; three daughters:...

Harry Lee Faison

Harry Lee Faison

Apr 3, 2020

Harry Lee Faison, age 80, formerly of Wallace, NC Answered the Master's Call on Friday, April 3, 2020, in Washington, DC. All viewing will be held 11:00 am to 12:00 noon Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel, 472 Wells Town Road, Rose Hill, NC. Interment will follow in the African American Community Cemetery, Willard, NC.

Henry Everett Teachey

Henry Everett Teachey

Mar 30, 2020

Mr. Henry Everett Teachey, age 80, of Jacksonville, NC formerly of Duplin County, Passed Away Monday, March 30, 2020, at Onslow Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, NC. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Alexander  aka "Zan" Brinson

Alexander aka "Zan" Brinson

Mar 25, 2020

Mr. Alexander Brinson, aka "Zan" age 86, of Fayetteville, NC formerly of Duplin County, Transitioned into eternal sleep on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Village Green Health & Rehabilitation Center, Fayetteville, NC. He is survived by one daughter, Sharon McMillian of Fayetteville; two sisters, Cora Donaldson of Philadelphia, PA and Fannie James of Plainfield, NJ; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren,...

Rhufinia  McNeil-Maynor

Rhufinia McNeil-Maynor

Mar 20, 2020

Mrs. Rhufinia McNeil-Maynor, age 97, of Rose Hill, NC Answered the Master's Call on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Mary Gran Nursing Center, Clinton, NC. She is survived by four sons: Albert Bass Maynor (Olivia), Wade G. Maynor (Maretha), Nicholas Ruben Maynor (Darlene) all of Rose Hill and Adam Jerome Maynor (Pamela) of Leland; two daughters, Ruthel Imes (Willie Earl)...

James  Lavon Brinson

James Lavon Brinson

Mar 14, 2020

Mr. James Lavon Brinson, age 69, of Magnolia,NC Answered the Master's Call on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. He is survived by his wife Barbara Ann Smith Brinson of Magnolia; three daughters: Chasity Bell (Glenwood) of Magnolia, Sonya McClamb (Antonio) of Magnolia and Tonya Pegues (Kevin) of Salemburg, VA; one brother, Rev. Leroy...

Jeremiah  Olden  Herring

Jeremiah Olden Herring

Mar 14, 2020

Mr. Jeremiah Olden Herring, age 87, of Rose Hill,NC peacefully Joined Heaven's Army on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Vidant Duplin Hospital, Kenansville, NC. He is survived by four sons: Hank D. Herring (Myra) of Beaufort, SC, Jamal Herring (Zanab) of Boston, MA, Teddy Herring of Greensboro and Jerry Herring of St. Helena Island, SC; one daughter, Rebecca Faison (Carl)...

William  Henry  Johnson

William Henry Johnson

Mar 13, 2020

Mr. William Henry Johnson, age 52, of Warsaw, NC passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 in Clinton,NC. He is survived by one son, William Henry Johnson, Jr. of Warsaw; special friend, Allie P. Scott in Warsaw; two brothers, Kenneth Williams, Jr. (Shelbe) of Woodbridge, VA and Jimmy Williams of Kenansville; one sister, Margaret Williams of Woodbridge, VA; two uncles, James...

David  McMillian, Jr.

David McMillian, Jr.

Feb 24, 2020

Mr. David McMillian, Jr., age 75, of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Goldsboro, NC. He is survived by one sister, Laura Kate Newkirk of Kenansville; three special nieces: Victoria McMillian, Pamela McMillian Cyrus and Laura Kate McMillian, all of Kenansville; one special nephew, Ray McMillian of Brooklyn, NY; several nieces, nephews, and other...

Robert  Roy  Williams

Robert Roy Williams

Feb 24, 2020

Mr. Robert Roy Williams, age 81, of Warsaw, Answered the Master's call on Monday, February 24, 2020 at Vidant Duplin Hospital, Kenansville, NC. He is survived by two sons: Anthony Williams (Pamela) of Faison and Ronnie Williams (Susie) of Kenansville; four daughters: Beverly Henry of Baton Rouge, LA, Phyllis Drafts, Angela Williams and LeKenya Williams, all of Warsaw; five brothers:...

Nancy  Elizabeth  Huffin

Nancy Elizabeth Huffin

Feb 21, 2020

Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Huffin, age 87, of Winston-Salem, NC Entered into Eternal Rest on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. She is survived by three sons: Johnnie Robinson Huffin (Brigette) of Georgia, Anthony Huffin and Isiah Huffin, both of Winston-Salem; three daughters: Barbara Allison, Marolyn Moore and Carolyn Huffin, all of Winston-Salem; three brothers-in-law:...

Annette  Herring-Matthews

Annette Herring-Matthews

Feb 20, 2020

Mrs. Annette Herring Matthews, age 78, of Teachey, NC Peacefully Transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at her residence. She is survived by five sons: Robert Williams of Cary, Michael Williams of Kernersville, Joey Edward Williams (Frances) of Colfax, Robert Carney of Willard and Fabian Bradshaw (Angela) of Conyers, GA; two daughters: Anita M. Smallwood (Rudolph) of...

Robert Thompson, Sr.

Robert Thompson, Sr.

Feb 17, 2020

Mr. Russell Thompson, Sr., age 85, of Wallace, NC Answered the Master's Call on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center, Wilmington, NC. He is survived by his wife, Lena Mae Thompson of Wallace; one son, Robert Thompson, Jr. of Mebane; Desiree' Thompson of Rose Hill; mother-in-law, Betty Lee Boney of Wallace; one grandchild, Jaasir R. Thompson...

Lawrence “Shot” McCray Hayes

Lawrence “Shot” McCray Hayes

Feb 12, 2020

Mr. Lawrence McCray Hayes, age 80, affectionately known by many as “Shot” of Magnolia, NC formerly of Ivanhoe, NC peacefully Transitioned into Eternal Rest on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. He is survived by his life time friend, Mary Rose Vann-Hayes; eleven children: Marlyn Hayes Harper (Johnny) of Willard, Gail Hayes Lane (Anthony)...

Alberta Farrior Monk-Miller

Alberta Farrior Monk-Miller

Feb 10, 2020

Mrs. Alberta Farrior Monk-Miller, age 99, of Kenansville, NC Peacefully Transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, February 10, 2020, at her home. She is survived by four sons: Donnell Monk (Lenora) James Monk and Eddie Monk (Joyce), of Kenansville and Eugene Monk (Wanda) of Kissimmee, FL; six daughters: Betty Sydnor (Alvin) of Washington, DC, Mildred R. Dixon of Magnolia, Mary...

Willie  Elma  Carr-Murfree

Willie Elma Carr-Murfree

Feb 1, 2020

Mrs. Willie Elma Carr-Murfree, age 92, of Jacksonville, NC formerly of Magnolia, NC Peacefully Transitioned into Eternal Rest on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Autumn Village Nursing Home, Beulaville, NC. She is survived by her granddaughter, Miyatta C. Murfree of Charlotte; brother-in-law, Dorsey Murfree of Salisbury, MD; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends that will miss her dearly....

James  Telfia  Bowen

James Telfia Bowen

Jan 28, 2020

Mr. James Telfia Bowen, aka "JT", age 66, of Wallace, NC Answered the Master's Call on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Wilmington, NC. He is survived by his wife, Glenda D. Bowen of Wallace; two daughters, Nichollette and Jasmine Bowen of Wallace; two step-sons: Gregory Morisseau of Wallace and Henly Morisseau of Manassas, VA; mother, Laura...

Christine Phillips-Savage

Christine Phillips-Savage

Jan 25, 2020

Mrs. Christine Phillips Savage, age 78, of Raleigh, NC was added to Heaven’s Garden on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. She is survived by her husband, Elvin R. Savage of Warsaw; two sons, James Graham (Gathal) of Raleigh and Elvin Savage, Jr. (Carrie) of Hampton, GA; three daughters: Cherry Thomas (Gerald) of Duluth, GA, Angela Graham...