Obituaries

Rev. James Earl Grimes, Sr.

Rev. James Earl Grimes, Sr.

Jan 13, 2025

Rev. James Earl Grimes, Sr., age 86, of Goldsboro, NC passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC.

The funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Peter’s Tabernacle Baptist Church, 8183 NC-41 in Wallace, NC. 

Left to cherish his precious memories: wife, Shelia Grimes of Goldsboro, NC; children:...

William Henry Sharpless

William Henry Sharpless

Jan 12, 2025

Mr. William Henry Sharpless, aka, “Tom” of Magnolia, NC passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at ECU Health Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, NC.

A visitation with family and friends will begin at 11:00 am followed by the funeral service 11:30 am on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Rose Hill, NC. Burial will follow...

William David Evans, Jr.

William David Evans, Jr.

Jan 9, 2025

Mr. William David Evans, Jr., aka “Billy”, of Baldwin, NY, formerly of Duplin County, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 in Fuquay-Varina, NC.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Rose Hill, NC. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Funeral Home Cemetery in Magnolia, NC.

Left to...

John Lee Artis

John Lee Artis

Jan 3, 2025

Mr. John Lee Artis, age 78, of Rose Hill, NC, formerly of Baltimore, MD passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at home.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 12:00 noon at Rose Hill Funeral Home in Rose Hill, NC. Burial will follow at Friendship Church Cemetery in Rose Hill, NC.

Left to cherish his precious memories:...

John Williams

John Williams

Dec 30, 2024

Mr. John Alexander Williams, age 58, of Wallace, NC passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 11:00 am at New Christian Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 2283 S NC 11 Hwy in Rose Hill, NC. 

Left to cherish his precious memories: wife, Jackie Williams;...

Onzenetta "Net" Sanders-Hardison

Onzenetta "Net" Sanders-Hardison

Dec 29, 2024

Mrs. Onzenetta Sanders-Hardison, 69, of Washington, DC, formerly of Rose Hill, NC passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Inova Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, VA.

A visitation of family and friends will be held on Friday, January 10, 2024 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Rose Hill Funeral Home in Rose Hill, NC. Funeral services will be held at New...

James Bernard Bullock "Beachie"

James Bernard Bullock "Beachie"

Dec 28, 2024

 

Mr. James Bernard Bullock, aka “Beachie” of Detroit, Michigan, formerly of Newburgh, NY passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at DMC Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit, MI.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:30 am at  The Hyatt Place, 10962 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville, NC 27560.

Left to cherish his precious memories: children: Hendri', David and...

Alice Elizabeth Mathis Williams

Alice Elizabeth Mathis Williams

Dec 27, 2024

Mrs. Alice Elizabeth Mathis Williams (Liz), age 90, of Rose Hill, NC passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at The Laurels of Pender in Burgaw, NC.

Funeral services will be held at the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Rose Hill, NC on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00 am. A visitation will be on Friday, January 3, 2025 from 5:00...

Mary Susan Lane Melvin

Mary Susan Lane Melvin

Dec 27, 2024

Mrs. Mary Susan Lane Melvin, age 66, of Magnolia, NC passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at home.

Funeral services will be held at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel, 472 Wells Town Road in Rose Hill, NC on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00 am. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 10, 2024 from 5:00 pm to...

Rudolph Thomas Davidson

Rudolph Thomas Davidson

Dec 26, 2024

Mr. Rudolph Thomas Davidson, age 85, of Kinston, NC passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at home.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00 am at St. Augustus AME Zion Church in Kinston, NC. Burial will follow at Merritt Cemetery in Magnolia, NC.

Left to cherish his precious memories: wife, Rebecca Hall Davidson of Kinston, NC;...

Bertha Mae Merritt Murphy

Bertha Mae Merritt Murphy

Dec 22, 2024

Ms. Bertha Mae Merritt Murphy, age 67, of Jacksonville, NC passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Carolina Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville, NC.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel, 472 Wells Town Road in Rose Hill, NC. Burial will follow at First Baptist...

Myung Hae Lee

Myung Hae Lee

Dec 19, 2024

Mrs. Myung Hae Lee, age 63, of Rose Hill, NC (Greenevers Community) passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:30 am at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel, 472 Wells Town Road in Rose Hill, NC. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Park, Hwy 117, Willard, NC.

Andrew Williams

Andrew Williams

Dec 19, 2024

Mr. Andrew Williams, aka “ Doball”, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at home.

Funeral services will be Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00 am at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Wallace, NC. Burial will follow at Duplin Memorial Gardens in Teachey, NC.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Henrietta Williams of Wallace, NC; son, Calvin Murray of...

Christopher Jeremaine Carr

Christopher Jeremaine Carr

Dec 18, 2024

Mr. Christopher Jeremaine Carr, age 52, of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Duplin County, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.

Funeral services will be Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00 pm from the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel, 472 Wells Town Road in Rose Hill, NC. Burial will follow at Duplin Memorial Gardens in...

Janice Marie Faison Ellerbe

Janice Marie Faison Ellerbe

Dec 14, 2024

Mrs. Janice Marie Faison Ellerbe, age 74, of Rose Hill, NC passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel, 472 Wells Town Road in Rose Hill, NC. Burial will be at the Rose Hill...

Chekia Lynette Powell

Chekia Lynette Powell

Dec 8, 2024

Ms. Chekia Lynette Powell, age 51, of Wallace, NC passed away on Sunday, December 08, 2024 at home.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel, 472 Wells Town Road in Rose Hill, NC.

Left to cherish her precious memories: six children: Asha Powell of Raeford, NC, Antonio Lockamy...

James David Sloan

James David Sloan

Dec 4, 2024

Mr. James David Sloan, age 69, of Rose Hill, NC passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at home.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00 am from the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel, 472 Wells Town Road in Rose Hill, NC. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Funeral Home Cemetery in Magnolia, NC.

Left to cherish his memories...

Patsy Glaspie McMillan

Patsy Glaspie McMillan

Nov 23, 2024

Mrs. Patsy Glaspie McMillan, aka “Tootie Gal”, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at ECU Health Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, NC.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 472 Wells Town Road in Rose Hill, NC. Burial will follow at Moore Glaspie Cemetery in Magnolia, NC.

Left to cherish...

Toby Landon Camp

Toby Landon Camp

Nov 16, 2024

Mr. Toby Landon Camp, age 25, of Jacksonville, NC, formerly of Bueno Vista, CO passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Naval Medical Center, Camp Lejeune, NC.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his father, Jeffrey Camp (Alyssa Lynchard); mother, Denise Sanchez (Donald Sanchez); nana, Kay Sanchez; grandpa, Jackie Camp: grandmother, Rhonda Camp: sisters: Abbey Garcia, Nayava Sanchez...

Leah Iloma Devane

Leah Iloma Devane

Nov 15, 2024

Ms. Leah Iloma Devane, age 53, of Wallace, NC passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at ECU Health Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, NC.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 472 Wells Town Road in Rose Hill, NC immediately followed by the funeral service at 2:30...

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