​Sudie Jane Maready Arnette, 92, of Kenansville passed away at The Gardens Of Rose Hill Sunday, May 28,2023.  Mrs. Arnette was born March 5, 1931 in Onslow County to the late Riley Roe Maready and Geneva Lanier Maready.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at the Kenansville Baptist Church. A visitation will be held at 10:00 am one hour prior to the service  at the church.  A private entombment will be held at Devotional  Gardens.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Regina Kilpatrick and husband, Billy; grandchildren, Robin Mewborn and husband, Wesley of Kenansville, David Kilpatrick and wife, Taylor of Beulaville, Kayla Kilpatrick of Kenansville, Jason Arnette and wife, Robyn of Clinton and Shane Arnette of Florida; great grandchildren Macy Mewborn, Case Mewborn, Chloe Kilpatrick, Shep Kilpatrick, Jake Arnette, Harbor Arnette, Ashley Arnette and Rachel Arnette; brothers, Gurman Maready and wife, Reba of Cape Carteret, John Maready of Jacksonville, Edgar Maready; sisters, Rebecca Smith of Maysville, Jenny Collins and husband, Hadley of Maysville; sister-in-law Judy Maready of Jacksonville.
In addition to her parents, Mrs Arnette was preceded in death by husband, James Lee Arnette, son, James Franklin Arnette, great grandaughter, Layla Mewborn; brothers, Coy Maready and Arnold Maready and sister, Nadaline Lanier.

Ronnie Lee Torrans, 84, of Warsaw passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at ECU Duplin in Kenansville. Mr. Torrans was born January 3, 1939 to the late David Lee Torrans and Lucille Kerr Jordan Torrans.

A funeral service will be held at 6:00pm Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at James Kenan High School with visitation to follow. Burial will take place 2:00pm Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Devotional Gardens.

Left to cherish his memory are daughters, Debbie T. Campbell and husband, Jerry of Ocean Isle Beach and Sandy T. Griffin and husband, Johnny of Warsaw; son, Brian Torrans of Warsaw; grandchildren, Rebecca Brooke Torrans Casteen and husband, James, Sebastyan Treyvor Torrans, Jaxon Nyles Torrans all of Wallace, Jordan Griffin Williams and husband, Kevin of Warsaw, Tina Griffin Scott and husband, Jeremy of Stedman, Jason Thomas Campbell of Burbank, CA and Jessica Campbell Cadby and husband, Brandon of Oak Ridge, NC; great grandchildren, Carson Walter Casteen, Connor James Casteen and Karlee Sue Casteen all of Wallace, Griffin Hayes Williams, Graylee James Williams and Grantley Noah Williams all of Warsaw, Jennifer Brooke Thompkins of Stedman, Madelyne McCayla Cadby, Ella Leigh Cadby and Lane Campbell Cadby all of Oak Ridge, NC, Thomas Alexander Campbell Ian Nicholas Campbell and Linnea Brynn Campbell of Burbank, CA; great great grandchild, Thomas Wade Johnson of Stedman.

He was preceded in death by Ronnie Lee Torrans, Jr. and sister, Helen Rose Torrans.

Eloise Pate Beddingfield, 82, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Raeford, NC. Mrs. Beddingfield was born October 4, 1940 in Duplin County, NC to the late Albert Pate and Elizabeth Miller Pate.

A funeral service will be held 6:00 pm, Sunday, May 21, 2023 in Community Funeral Home Chapel, Warsaw, NC, with visitation to follow. A graveside service will be held 10:00 am, Monday, May 22, 2023 in Devotional Gardens, Warsaw, NC.

Mrs. Beddingfield is survived by three sons, Larry Beddingfield and wife, Pat of Mount Olive, Mitchell Beddingfield and wife, Nikki of Chinquapin and Timothy Beddingfield and wife, Felicia of Kenansville; daughter, Kay B. Brock and husband, Victor of Raeford, 15 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren, and a great great grandchild.

​In addition to her parents, Mrs. Beddingfield was preceded in death by husband, Mose David Beddingfield and son, Ray Beddingfield.

Warsaw - Robert "Robbie" Steven Pate, Sr., 69, of Warsaw passed away suddenly, May 14, 2023 at his home.  Mr. Pate was born February 12, 1954 in Duplin County, NC to the late Robert George Steven Pate and Emily Estelle Quinn Pate.

Visitation will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw.  A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with burial to follow in the Pate Cemetery.  

​Mr. Pate is survived by his loving wife, Debra P. Pate of the home; sons, Robert Steven "Stevie" Pate, Jr. Christopher Dale Pate and Johnathan Wayne Pate all of Warsaw, brother, Ronald "Ronnie" Glenn Pate and wife, Diane of Magnolia; and sisters, Rebecca Sue Pate of Warsaw, Reba Gail Arnett and husband, Thomas of Rose Hill and several nieces and nephews.

Joseph Fussell Matthews, of Teachey, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at the age of 74.

​Joseph, known by his friends as Joe, was born May 4, 1949.  He was an avid farmer who loved tending his farm, working the land to provide fresh vegetables to the community at Matthews Produce. During the off season Joseph loved to fish at Topsail Beach.  He loved the sport of golf and played many courses across North Carolina for over 20 years. Joseph loved to cook for his family and friends at the "Pond House."  It was all considered a good days work to go fishing and come home and have a fish fry complete with all the fixings.  And let's not forget that famous collard soup.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, of 54 years.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Belinda English (Billy), Joe Matthews (Aretha), Kim Blanchard (Chris), and Timothy Matthews (Heather), his grandchildren, JoAnnah Escobar (Gil), Allyson Reaves (Allen), Marshall Matthews (Allena), Marrionna Matthews, Joshua Barber, Jack Barber, Brookelynn Matthews, Case Barber, Cooper Barber and Stallonne Matthews.  Great grandchildren Ryan, Annabel, Mattie Wray, Lucas, and soon to arrive, Austin and his sisters, Linda Mills (Bob) and Patsy Smith (Bobby).

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Alton and Mattie Lee Matthews, brothers, Jimmy and Elvin, sister, Anna Williams and his faithful companion, Maggie.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in the Fussell Cemetery, Rose Hill, NC.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Fussell Cemetery, P. O. Box 611, Rose Hill, NC 28458, in memory of Joseph Matthews.

Rose Hill - Leonard Forest "L. F." Johnson, 77, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at ECU Health Duplin in Kenansville, NC.  Mr. Johnson was born September 23, 1945 in Duplin County, NC to the late Fred William Johnson and Cora Eden Johnson. 
L. F. is survived by wife, Brenda M. Johnson of the home; daughter, Angie Johnson Stroud and husband, Parrish of Rose Hill; grandchildren, Riley, Karley, and Isaac Stroud; one sister-in-law Charlene Johnson. 

L. F. was a much loved friend by all his church family and neighbors and many others in his community.  He was a veteran, having served in the Army in Vietnam.
A funeral service will be held 2:00pm Sunday, April 16, 2023 at the Magnolia Baptist Church. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow the service in Rose Hill Cemetery.

In addition to his parents, L. F. was preceded in death by brothers Kenneth, Edward, Willie Grey, Alan, and Graham Johnson. 

In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P. O. Box 758516, Topeka KS 66675 or online at ​www.woundedwarriorproject.org or Magnolia Baptist Church, P. O. Box 96, Magnolia, N. C. 28453.

Kenansville - Rudolph (Rudy) Fulton Hasty, Jr., 74, of Kenansville passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at Transitions Life Care Center in Raleigh. Rudy was born December 26, 1948 in Lenoir County to the late Rudolph Fulton Hasty, Sr and Hortense Tyndall Hasty.

Left to cherish his memory are daughters, Brittney Skiff and husband, Mark of Fuquay Varina and Corrie Davenport and husband, David of Willow Springs; brother, Michael Hasty of Kenansville; grandchildren, Hadleigh Skiff, Bryton Davenport and Elodie Davenport.

​ In addition to his parents, Rudy was preceded in death by brother, Bobby Hasty.
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A graveside service will be held 3:00pm, Sunday, April 16, 2023 in Golden Grove Cemetery in Kenansville, NC.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Rudy's name  may be made to the Transitions Hospice Center, 200 Hospice Circle, B5, Raleigh, NC 27607

​Warsaw-Adelaide Williams Byrd, 86, of Warsaw passed away quietly at her home on Friday, April 7, 2023. Mrs. Adelaide Williams Byrd was born December 21, 1936 in Beaufort County to the late Leslie D. Williams and Russell Burbage Williams.
Mrs. Adelaide was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a wonderful cook and homemaker.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Devotional Gardens of Warsaw.
Left to cherish her memory are husband, Henry Byrd of Warsaw; son, David Byrd and wife, Debby of Decatur, Texas; daughter, Karen Byrd Gladden of Hampstead; grandchildren, Amanda Huibregtse and husband, Jason, Jeff Oaks, Brad Oaks, Eric Gladden and Taylor, and Matthew Gladden and fiancee' Kalen; great grrdandchildren, Jed and Zach Huibregtse, Ella and Hudson Oaks, Mayleigh and Carter Gladden; sisters, Jewell Register of Warsaw and Janice Beasley of North Dakota.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Byrd preceded in death by brother, James Williams; sisters, Sue Autry, Jo Ann Jones and Iris Jones.

Warsaw - Edna Earle Lewis Rivenbark, 86, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Mrs. Rivenbark was born June 15, 1936 in Duplin County, NC to the late Earl and Winnie Holmes Kennedy.

​A visitation will held at 1:00 pm, Monday, April 10, 2023 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw. A funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm in Community Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow the service in Devotional Gardens.

Mrs. Edna Earle is survived by son, Terry Lewis and wife, Janice of Warsaw; daughters, Sharon Williamson and husband, Ronald of Lake Waccamaw and Mary Lynn Houston and husband, Terry of Goldsboro; grandchildren, Casey Dorman and wife, Krystal, Kaitlyn Lewis, Kayla Houston Robinson and husband, Isaiah; great grandchildren, Dylan Dorman, Peyton Dorman, Brayden Dorman, Emily Grace Dorman, Noah Lee Charles Robinson and Ty Sauls. She is also survived by brother, Billy Kennedy of Warsaw; sisters, Gail K. Rivenbark of Warsaw, Sue Jones and husband, Bruce of Albertson, Betsy K. Jones of Albertson; Kathy Rivenbark and husband, Tony of Warsaw, and Debbie Strickland and husband, Bill of Warsaw and sister-in-law, Jane Kennedy.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Edna Earle was preceded in death by husband, Rufus James Lewis, Jr. and Warden Rivenbark; son, Stephen Lewis; grandson, Jamie Lewis; brother, Jimmy Allen "Dick" Kennedy; and brother-in-laws, Jackie Rivenbark, and Dennis Jones.

Rose Hill - Victor Luciano Camacho, Sr., 83, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington surrounded by his family.  Mr. Camacho was born March 24, 1939 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to the late Mario Camacho and Isabell Echeverria Camacho.

A  service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Dobson Chapel Church.  A visitation will follow after the service.  

Mr. Camacho was a sincerely loving family man, maintaining a very active lifestyle till death.  He was a die hard New York Yankees' fan and enjoyed a good cruise.

Mr. Camacho is survived by son, Eddie Camacho; daughter, Alice Camacho and husband, Keith; daughter-in-law, Terryce Camacho; brother, Mario Camacho and wife, Lorinda; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

​In addition to his parents, Mr. Camacho was preceded in death by  wife, Angelia Camacho and son, Victor Luciano Camacho, Jr.

Teachey - Rodney Dino Fussell, 67 passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 in ECU Health Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, NC.  Mr. Fussell was born February 13, 1956 in Duplin County, NC to the late Gerald and Doris Hollingsworth Fussell.
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A memorial service will be held at 11 am Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Corinth Baptist Church.

Dino, as he was known, by his family and friends, was a no frills, down to earth man.  He was a carpenter by trade and took great pride in his work.  His work had to be done right and he wouldn't quit till it was. Dino could fix almost anything.  Even as a young boy, he would tear something apart and put it back together, just because he was curious.  

Dino loved music of all kinds, but especially the 60's, 70's, and 80's music.  Dino loved the Lord and often wanted to go with Sandra and Kenny to church, but he wasn't physically able to.  He would listen to Mr. Phil on Sandra's phone or watch preaching on TV.

Dino fought a long hard battle the last three years.  He leaves behind his devoted and loving sister, Sandra, niece Briana, great nieces, Shyla and Jada, and great nephew, Ryland, that he loved with all his heart, unconditionally, aunts, Ellen Duff, Phoebe Knowles, cousins, and many friends, very special friends Ernie and Molly Dixon and a wealth of knowledge.

​Magnolia - James Ervin Horne, 73, of Magnolia passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at UNC Rex Hospital. Ervin was born August 8, 1949 in Duplin County to the late James Earl Horne and Lanie Estelle Tyndall Horne.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 10:00am. Burial will take place at the Horne Family Cemetery at 359 Hamilton Rd , Magnolia, NC.

Left to cherish his memory is wife, Judith Brock Horne of the home; son, Jamie Horne of Magnolia; daughter, Melissa Harper and husband, Shorty of Warsaw; grandchildren, Bradley Harper, Brittany Fucili and husband, Christopher, Morgan Powell and husband, Chris and Holly Horne and Dylan Horne; five great grandchildren; three brothers; one sister; two aunts and one uncle.

Wallace - Margaret Elaine Jackson Blount, 91, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023.  Mrs. Blount was born February 15, 1931 in Duplin County, NC to the late Sherman and Laney Cummings Jackson.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Community Funeral Home in Rose Hill, NC.  A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm, Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Teachey Baptist Church in Teachey, NC, with burial to follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Blount is survived by daughters, Miriam Blount of Wallace and Esta Lynne Blount of Rose Hill; two grandchildren, Jonathan Worley and Jamie Hanchey Staradumsky and husband, Andy two great grandchildren, Hadlee and Lainee Staradumsky and brother, Lynn Jackson and Jasie of Fancy Gap, VA

​In addition to her parents, Mrs. Blount was preceded in death by husband, Rev. Larry Blount; brothers, Horace, Joe, Calvin, and Ralph Jackson and sisters, Emily Coble, Mae Raynor, and Annie Lou Justice.

Warsaw – Richard Manly Scott, 76, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023, at SECU Hospice House of Johnston Health, Smithfield, NC. He was born on his mother's birthday, November 19, in the year of 1946 to the late Manly Scott and Angela Sanzone Scott of Warsaw, NC.
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He has left his family with many stories of his family trips to Mexico and the tobacco fields; his days living in Wilmington, attending Wilmington College, now UNCW, and working at the Boucan Room restaurant in the Heart of Wilmington Motel downtown; and frequent stops at Paul's Place. He often talked about his adventures in the US Army National Guard where he was stationed at Fort Ord in California.

Richard was a farmer and a cattle rancher for over 50 years. He enjoyed his cows, pigs, and honey bees as well as constructing the best 5 strand barbed wire fence around. He enjoyed planting a variety of vegetables so his daughters would have "something to do" in the summer. He enjoyed his family, farm, home, and cows, and not necessarily in that order. He and Nan ran Scott's Herbs and Plants for over 24 years out of two greenhouses in their backyard. They were known for their huge mums and unique herbs. He also worked with Duplin County Soil Conservation and the US Postal Service. He was quiet and reserved until he got to know you, then he would discuss politics, farming, or tell a corny joke.  
Left to cherish his memories; his wife of 50 years, Nancy "Nan" Kilpatrick Scott, of the home. Two daughters Ginger Scott Rivenbark of Clinton and Julie Scott Carroll (Alan) of Cary/Smithfield. Grandchildren Lauren & Allison Naylor, Kensleigh Layne & Lindsay, Brady & Finley Carroll. His sisters, Linda Cherry (Roger) of Warsaw and Joan Foster of Wallace; and brother, Joseph Scott (Sarah) of Las Vegas, NV. Special friend and brother-in-law, Mike Baysden of Richlands and mother-in-law, Eva Kilpatrick Ketelsleger of Kenansville.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Scott.

The Scott family would like to thank the wonderful teams of Dr. Samer Kasbari and staff at Southeastern Medical Oncology Center and Community Hospice both of Clinton, NC and SECU Hospice House of Johnston Health in Smithfield, NC.
The Scott family is thankful for all of our friends and family for their expressions of love, care, and compassion during this time.  A gathering of friends and family will be held at Community Funeral Home, 1654 NC Hwy 24/50, Warsaw, NC on Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 2pm to 4pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SECU Hospice House of Johnston Health; 426 Hospital Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577 in Richard’s memory.

Georgia - Mr. Thomas Earl Whaley, 79, of Gainesville, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 8, 2023 in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Rev. Bobby Brown and Rev. Randall Reed will officiate. A Graveside Service will be in Chestnutt Family Cemetery in Warsaw, North Carolina on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Born on January 28, 1943 in Kenansville, North Carolina, Mr. Whaley was the son of the late Thurman Lee Whaley and Alice Sanderson Whaley. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a Data Processor for Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta.
Mr. Whaley is survived by his wife, Gloria Jean Whaley of Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Melissa Whaley of Oakwood; son and daughter-in-law, David and Dorothy Whaley of Rome, GA; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and a number of other loving relatives.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA  30504 is in charge of arrangements.
Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com