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Arthur "AC" Carroll Rivenbark Jr., age 78, of Wallace, North Carolina, passed from this life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was born on August 17, 1946. He is the son of the late Aurthur Carroll Rivenbark Sr., and Magdeline Grice Rivenbark. Also preceding him in death is his sister, Betty Jo Rivenbark Smith. Left to cherish AC's memory is his wife of 59 years , LuAnn Rivenbark; and their oldest son, Bryan Whitman Rivenbark Sr., and Bryan's children; Meredith Todd Roy (Taylor), and Bryan Whitman Rivenbark Jr. (Spencer). AC's daughter, Allison "Allie" Rivenbark (Amy) and their youngest son, Bradley "Brad" MacMillan Rivenbark (Mandy); and Brad and Mandy's children,...

Arthur "AC" Caroll Rivenbark Jr., age 78, of Wallace, North Carolina, passed from this life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was born on August 17, 1946. He is the son of the late Aurthur Carroll Rivenbark Sr., and Magdeline Grice Rivenbark. Also preceding him in death is his sister, Betty Jo Rivenbark Smith. Left to cherish AC's memory is his wife of 59 years , LuAnn Rivenbark; and their oldest son, Bryan Whitman Rivenbark Sr., and Bryan's children; Meredith Todd Roy (Taylor), and Bryan Whitman Rivenbark Jr. (Spencer). AC's daughter, Allison "Allie" Rivenbark (Amy) and their youngest son, Bradley "Brad" MacMillan Rivenbark (Mandy); and Brad and Mandy's children,...

Cecile "Jewel" Marks Giles, also known as "Judy" by her family, of Emerald Isle, NC passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 18, 1943, in Pender County, NC, the daughter of the late Cecile Winfield Marks and Vergie Waller Marks. Cecile was also preceded in death by her three sisters, Dorothy Parker Marks, Donnie Marks Brown and Virginia Marks Binford. Jewel was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro, Va and of Morehead, NC where she was always active in serving her church and community. She was a graduate with a BS degree in Education at Campbell College. After college she taught World Geography and US History at...

Cecile "Jewel" Marks Giles, also known as "Judy" by her family, of Emerald Isle, NC passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 18, 1943, in Pender County, NC, the daughter of the late Cecile Winfield Marks and Vergie Waller Marks. Cecile was also preceded in death by her three sisters, Dorothy Parker Marks, Donnie Marks Brown and Virginia Marks Binford. Jewel was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro, Va and of Morehead, NC where she was always active in serving her church and community. She was a graduate with a BS degree in Education at Campbell College. After college she taught World Geography and US History at...

Kenneth Jacob Wilson, Sr. passed away on May 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born in Boardman, Ohio to the late Nels Jacob (Vilgotson) Wilson and Melvina Carlson Wilson. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his first wife, Mary Jane "Mimi" Paulino Wilson, sisters Dorothy Loveland and Gloria Snyder, and brother Edward Carlson. The son of Swedish immigrants, he was proud of his heritage. Ken graduated from Boardman High School in 1949. He attended Denison University and graduated from Kent State University in 1953, where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He served as a medic in the U.S. Army at Fort Monroe, Virginia. He was a born salesman and had a...

Kenneth Jacob Wilson, Sr. passed away on May 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born in Boardman, Ohio to the late Nels Jacob (Vilgotson) Wilson and Melvina Carlson Wilson. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his first wife, Mary Jane "Mimi" Paulino Wilson, sisters Dorothy Loveland and Gloria Snyder, and brother Edward Carlson. The son of Swedish immigrants, he was proud of his heritage. Ken graduated from Boardman High School in 1949. He attended Denison University and graduated from Kent State University in 1953, where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He served as a medic in the U.S. Army at Fort Monroe, Virginia. He was a born salesman and had a...

Charles Neal Combs, 57, of Wallace passed from this world on Monday, April 29, 2024. He was born in 1966 in Louisville, Kentucky, the youngest of 5 siblings, to the late Charles William and Juanita Greene Combs. The family moved to Jackson, Mississippi, when Neal was two years old, and he enjoyed a wonderful childhood there. Surviving to cherish his memory is his devoted wife of 31 years, Kate Krichbaum Combs of the home; daughters, Allison Combs of Raleigh and Anna Combs of Johnson City, Tennessee; son, Charlie Combs of Atlanta, Georgia; brother, Lloyd Paxton and girlfriend, Angela of Brandon, Mississippi; sisters, Terri Tarnecki and husband Henry, Kay Jackson and Lisa Myers, all of...

Stratton King Murphy, 51, of Plantation, Florida, left this earthly life to enter the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, April 6, 2024, following a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born on January 21, 1973, in Kenansville, North Carolina to Harry Daniel "Pete" and Lynn Chandler Murphy. Stratton grew up in Rose Hill, North Carolina, and was a graduate of Harrells Christian Academy. From an early age Stratton was committed to doing his very best in all endeavors. At Harrells, he was a Morehead Scholar Nominee, President of the Student Body, and a member of the Quizbowl team. On the football field, Stratton was Quarterback his Senior year and won three State Championships. He also played four...

Stratton King Murphy, 51, of Plantation, Florida, left this earthly life to enter the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, April 6, 2024, following a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born on January 21, 1973, in Kenansville, North Carolina to Harry Daniel "Pete" and Lynn Chandler Murphy. Stratton grew up in Rose Hill, North Carolina, and was a graduate of Harrells Christian Academy. From an early age Stratton was committed to doing his very best in all endeavors. At Harrells, he was a Morehead Scholar Nominee, President of the Student Body, and a member of the Quizbowl team. On the football field, Stratton was Quarterback his Senior year and won three State Championships. He also played four...

Marion Glyn Jessup Carter, 90, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Saturday, January 20, 2024. She was born on June 18, 1933, in Bladen County, NC to the late Benjamin Franklin and Ila Daniel Jessup. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Almon Hill Carter and her brother Benjamin "Ben" Jessup. Mrs. Carter was an active member of Wallace Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and served in various ministries in the church throughout the years as long as her health permitted. Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughters, Donna Glyn Carter and Arden Renee Carter, both of New Bern, NC; son Almon Hill Carter III and...

Gail Barnhill Dixon, 78, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Monday, January 15, 2024, from her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 12, 1945, in Wilmington, NC, to the late Roy and Beatie Wilson Barnhill. Mrs. Dixon was also preceded in death by her grandson, Andrew Dixon Murray, and her siblings, Emma Joyce Colvin, Lucille Spencer, LeRoy Barnhill, Helen Ragsdale, Robert Barnhill, and Elbert Ray Barnhill. Mrs. Dixon was a faithful member of Bethel Wesleyan Church of Rose Hill. Surviving to cherish her memory is her best friend and loving husband of sixty-two years, Jimmy Dixon; her loving daughters, Wanda Darden and husband Anthony and Wendy...

Edwin Lee Register, Jr. 83, of Rose Hill passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, December 31, 2023. He was born on January 2, 1940, in Duplin County; the son of the late Edwin Lee Register, Sr. and Mildred Register of Rose Hill. Mr. Register began working in his father's business in 1955. Following in his father's footsteps, he later became owner/operator of Register's Well Company until his retirement in 2010. He was also a past member of the Masons and Rose Hill Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife of 63 years, Catherine Blanchard Register; daughter, Cathy Register and son David Register and wife Julie, all of Rose Hill; grandchildren,...

Edwin Lee Register, Jr. 83, of Rose Hill passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, December 31, 2023. He was born on January 2, 1940, in Duplin County; the son of the late Edwin Lee Register, Sr. and Mildred Register of Rose Hill. Mr. Register began working in his father's business in 1955. Following in his father's footsteps, he later became owner/operator of Register's Well Company until his retirement in 2010. He was also a past member of the Masons and Rose Hill Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife of 63 years, Catherine Blanchard Register; daughter, Cathy Register and son David Register and wife Julie, all of Rose Hill; grandchildren,...

Joseph "Joe" Lee Brinson, 87, of Wallace, NC passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Statesville, NC. He was born on April 19, 1936, in Duplin County to the late Melbourne and Rosie Lee Lanier Brinson. Mr. Brinson was a member of Poston Baptist Church and served 9 1/2 years in the US National Guard. Surviving to cherish his memory is his best friend and wife of 68 years, Glenda Bryan Brinson; daughter, Michelle Brinson Bowman and husband Doug of Statesville; son, Bryan Lee Brinson of Thomasville; granddaughter, Maggie Laura Bowman Hughes and husband Rick and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved Joe dearly. Joe was a...

Joseph "Joe" Lee Brinson, 87, of Wallace, NC passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Statesville, NC. He was born on April 19, 1936, in Duplin County to the late Melbourne and Rosie Lee Lanier Brinson. Mr. Brinson was a member of Poston Baptist Church and served 9 1/2 years in the US National Guard. Surviving to cherish his memory is his best friend and wife of 68 years, Glenda Bryan Brinson; daughter, Michelle Brinson Bowman and husband Doug of Statesville; son, Bryan Lee Brinson of Thomasville; granddaughter, Maggie Laura Bowman Hughes and husband Rick and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved Joe dearly. Joe was a...

Thomas Lynn Hatcher, age 70, of Chinquapin passed from this earthly life to his eternal life on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Warsaw Health and Rehab. He was born on August 29, 1953 in Duplin County; the son of the late William Wright and Sallie Davis Hatcher. Thomas was also preceded in death by his sisters, Faye Lumly and Sharon Rivenbark. Surviving to cherish his memory is his son, Justin Hatcher of Beulaville; granddaughter, Regan Ann Hatcher; brothers, Haywood Hatcher, Sr. and wife Carol of Wallace, Kenneth Hatcher and wife Carolyn of Beulaville, Harold Hatcher and wife Pam of Chinquapin, Remona "Monie" Rivenbark and husband, Terry of Wallace and William Jeffery Hatcher and wife...

Ann Southerland Cottle, 85, of Willard, NC, passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born on November 27, 1937, in Sampson County; the daughter of the late Jesse Carl and Nanny Winnefred Kornegay Southerland. Ann was preceded by her husband, Roy Eugene (Gene) Cottle, Sr. and by her siblings, Jean Cope and Wooten Southerland. Ann was known for many accomplishments; straight A student, journalist, photographer, teacher, and author. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. But above all, she was a Christian and did her best to live her life to glorify the Lord and served him as an active member of Potts...

Cynthia "Cindy" Cauley Riley, 68, of Burgaw passed from this earthly life to her eternal rest on Saturday, October 21, 2023. She was born on November 29, 1954 in Jackson County, Mississippi; the daughter of the late William Rufus and Margie Rebecca Hinton Cauley. She was also predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Richard Riley; her siblings Darrow Cauley, Evalee Florence Burks, Ronald Rufus Cauley, Kenneth Dale Cauley and Steve Allen Cauley. Surviving to cherish her memory is her son Jeremy Riley and wife Rae of Burgaw, her daughter Raegan Riley and fiance Jimmy of Hampton, Virginia; grandchildren Ethan, Lily, Zella and Axel; brother, David Cauley and wife Lori; nieces Ashley Flurry...

Loyce Jacqueline Carr Phillips, 92, left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Loyce was born on the day of May 16, 1932 in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Julian Aubrey and Elizabeth Wells Carr. She was also preceded in death by her husband John Thomas "Tommie" Phillips, Sr. She was a member of Johnson Baptist Church where she was Choir Director for many years. Loyce was the mother of Trilby P. Evans and husband, the late Timothy "Timmy" Ray Evans of Warsaw and John Thomas Phillips, Jr. and wife Pamela Beck Phillips of Warsaw. She was the proud grandmother of Timothy Ray Evans, II and wife Emily Kelly Evans, John Oliver Evans and wife Pamela...

Colonel Philip E. Livermore, US Army (Retired) passed away peacefully at his home in Wallace, North Carolina on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born in Merrill, Wisconsin to Philip Lervy Livermore and Alice May Livermore (nee Smith). Colonel Livermore served most of his 31 years in the US Army with the Medical Service Corps (MSC). He earned his Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He further earned his Master of Science in Systems Management from the University of Southern California. Colonel Livermore entered the military in 1960 via the US Army Reserve while attending college in Wisconsin. In 1961, he completed Basic Combat...

Norman Earl Hanchey, 80, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 12, 1943, in Duplin County; the son of the late Norman Lee and Virginia Mae Cavenaugh Hanchey. Earl was also preceded in death by his brother Emmett Hanchey. Mr. Hanchey served in US National Guard and was a life-long member of Northeast Free Will Baptist Church. Surviving to cherish his memory is his soul mate and belove wife of 58 years, Glenda Faye Brinson Hanchey of the home; his children, Karen Diane Merritt and husband Jeff of Surf City, Shana Renee Edwards and husband Danny of Goldsboro, Dana Earl...