On May 18, 2022, James R. “Rat” Bowen former co-owner of Rose’s Bakery and a proud member of the Lumbee Native American tribe died. Rose’s Bakery, currently operated by Bowen’s daughter, Rosie Bowen, has been at Northeast Market since 1976. Rosie’s parents (James and Rosalie), the original owners opened the bakery first, as well as a produce stand. They closed the produce stand when they were offered the bakery space at the newly renovated Northeast Market in 1986. Rose’s parents operated the bakery until their health could no longer let them do so, at which time the bakery was handed down to Rosie. The market has remained in the family and at Northeast Market.