 Kenansville - Geraldine Hatcher, 90, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the Gardens of Rose Hill assisted living center. Born and raised in Onslow County, NC, she graduated from Richlands High School in 1953. She and her husband Joseph Earl Hatcher married in 1954 and raised their two sons, Anthony and Dana, in Kenansville, NC. They built a little pink house in 1956 – Geraldine insisted it be painted pink, 30 years before the John Mellencamp song – where they spent their marriage, and where Geraldine lived until she moved to Rose Hill in 2019. Over the course of 68 years, the house expanded in size, added a garage and an outbuilding, and changed color a few times.
Earl Hatcher was co-owner of the Kenansville Drug Store with Amos Brinson, and later with Amos Brinson, Jr., known as Doc. Earl died in 1995. Dana Hatcher, their younger son, was a respected teacher at several North Carolina community colleges who passed away in 2016. In the years after her husband’s death, Geraldine made a point of driving around town to visit friends and shut-ins. She was slowed by painful arthritis in her final decade, at first using a cane, and then a rolling walker to get around. Eventually, she could no longer care for herself and had to leave her beloved house where she had spent the majority of her life. After an adjustment period, Geraldine bonded with the staff in Rose Hill, who reciprocated her friendship. They appreciated her conversation, told her about their families, and laughed at her sense of humor. They treated her well. Still, she enjoyed outings, especially going out for lunch, and especially when lunch included massive amounts of shrimp. No matter how much she ate, she always had room for ice cream. Geraldine loved visits from her family, which included Dana and his wife Marty; Anthony and his wife Tricia; Anthony’s daughter Katie; and her great-granddaughter Clara, born in July. Katie and her husband Cameron took Clara to the Gardens of Rose Hill to meet her great-grandmother on Sunday, Sept. 29. The following Friday, Geraldine passed away in her sleep. During her stay in assisted living, Geraldine always maintained that one day she would move home. Now, she has. Geraldine is survived by son, Anthony Hatcher and wife, Tricia of Durham, daughter-in-law, Marty Hatcher of High Point, granddaughter, Katie Muhlenkamp and husband, Cameron of High Point and great granddaughter, Clara. She was preceded in death by husband, Joseph Earl Hatcher and son, Dana Hatcher. Visitation will be held 6:00 - 8:00pm, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw, Inc. A funeral service will be held 1:00pm, Thursday, October 10, 2024 in Community Funeral Home Chapel in Warsaw, NC. A private burial will be held in East Duplin Memorial Gardens in Beulaville. Flowers welcome or memorials may be made to: Gentiva Hospice, 126 E Elizabeth Street, Clinton, NC 28328 or Kenansville Baptist Church, P. O. Box 865, Kenansville, NC 28349.
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 Magnolia - Anthony O'Brian "Tony" Davis, 47, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at home. Mr. Davis was born April 6, 1977 in Pender County, NC. Tony was preceded in death by mother, Deborah Sue Herring Davis Howard.
Visitation will be held 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Community Funeral Home in Rose Hill. A funeral service will be held 2:00pm, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 in Community Funeral Home Chapel in Rose Hill, NC. Burial will follow the service in Rose Hill Cemetery. Tony is survived by his dad, Billy Howard and wife, Darlene; daughters, Ashley Davis, DeAndria Davis, Brianna Davis, and Katherine Davis; brothers, Jonathan Howard and Hilary of Warsaw and Jason Howard of Magnolia; sister, Kayla Price and Alex of Magnolia; special nieces and nephews, Kale, Jaycee, and Lindsey of the home; special friend, Sallie Davis; nieces and nephews, Bailey, Carmen, Katie, Drew, Olivia, Emmitt, Brenin; and great neice, Vaylynn. *** Due to the excessive rainfall we got on Monday, there will not be any services at the cemetery Wednesday. *** Mr. James Howard Cottle, Jr. of Rose Hill, NC died on September 2, 2024.
James Howard, Jr. (Buddy) was born on June 19, 1938 in Duplin County to the late James Howard Cottle and Lerleane Wallace Cottle. James was a veteran and a graduate of Atlantic Christian College and post graduate work at N. C. State. James is survived by one sister, Kathryn Cottle Honeycutt of Fayetteville, NC and his nephew James Michael Honeycutt (Martha) of Stanley, NC. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Rose Hill Baptist Church, Rose Hill, NC with burial to follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Memorials may be made to Rose Hill Baptist Church, P. O. Box 459, Rose Hill, NC 28458. The family would like to express our sincere thanks for all acts of kindness shown during this difficult time. Continue to remember us in prayer. Burgaw - Robert Amos Blanton, 84, passed away at his home Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Robert was born March 31, 1940 in Duplin County, NC to the late Percy G. Blanton and Annie Mae Brinson Blanton.
Visitation will be held 7:00-9:00 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Community Funeral Home in Rose Hill. A funeral service will be held 2:00pm, Friday, September 6, 2024 at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Rose Hill. Mr. Blanton is survived by daughter, Ann Howard; granddaughter, Madison Howard; brother, Graham Blanton; and loyal friend, Jamie Taylor and wife, Lisa and their children, Jessica Taylor Byrd, Tiffany Taylor Hernandez, and Jennifer Taylor. In addition to his parents, Mr. Blanton was preceded in death by sister, Ann Blanton Lawson. Wallace - Annette Rose Casteen, 84, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Wallace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Mrs. Casteen was born August 19, 1940 in New Hanover County, NC to the late James Robert Rose and Sarah Annette Heater Rose.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm, Thursday, September 5, 2024 in Rockfish Presbyterian Church Cemetery. In addition to her parents, Annette was preceded in death by husband, William "Bill" Casteen. She is survived by two cousins, Susan Carter and K T Jackson.  Warsaw - Wayne Stewart Banks, 77, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at ECU Health Duplin in Kenansville, NC. Mr. Banks was born July 6, 1947 in Waynesboro, VA to the late Junior Banks and Mae Louella Fisher Banks.
Wayne was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. A graveside service will be held 2:00pm, Thursday, August 22, 2024 in Devotional Gardens. Wayne is survive by daughters, Cindy Howery and husband, Darren of Goldsboro; Sabrina Banks and Nancy Louella Fitzgerald both of VA; grandchildren, Brooke Henderson Gwynn and husband, Kyle of Richland, Meghan Pittman Kornegay and husband, Blake of Grantham, Emily Pittman Massengill and husband, Jason of Goldsboro, Sasha Hickman and husband, Andy of VA, Tyler Banks, Billy Banks, Jesse Banks and Dillion Gibson; great grandchildren, Archer and Kole Gwynn, Kendall and Kelsey Kornegay, Ellie Parrish, Christain Parrish, Walker and Tucker Massengill, Everly Faith Hickman, Oakley Grace Hickman, Remi Hickman, and Kimber Hickman. He is also survived by brother Gary Banks and wife, Cindy; and sisters, Debbie Terry and husband, Roy and Tina Burnett and husband, Scottie and sister in law, Pam Banks. In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by wife, Joan Lanier Banks and brother, Danny Banks.  Rose Hill - Gary Allen Bass, 68, passed away early Friday morning, August 16, 2024 at Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation in Warsaw, NC. Gary was born December 25, 1955 in Duplin County to Alvin Joe Bass and the late Edna Gray Mathis Bass.
Visitation will begin at 2:00 pm, Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church and a funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm with burial to conclude the service in Rose Hill Cemetery. Gary is survived by his father Alvin Joe Bass of Rose Hill; step-daughter, CeCelia Ann Costin (Nick) of Currie; three grandchildren, Ethan Timothy Bracken of Magnolia, Tyler Gray Bracken of Castle Hayne, and Amelia Ann Bracken of Currie; and numerous cousins. Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Gray Mathis Bass, step-son, Dylan Gray Costin and brother, Alvin Harold Bass. Warsaw - Carl Gene Benson, 74, passed away Saturday night, August 3, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Benson was born July 27, 1950 in Wayne County, NC to the late Jonah Robert Benson and Lillie Bell Holmes Benson.
A visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m., in the funeral home chapel and burial will conclude the service in Devotional Gardens. Gene is survived by his beloved wife, Teresa Guy Benson; sons, Wesley "Sean" Benson and wife, Megan and James Robert "J R" Benson and fiancée, Doris Garner; daughters, Elizabeth B. Davis and husband, Stephen and Kelli B. Barbour and husband, Jason; grandchildren, Wyatt, Brayden, J W, Ethan, Zack, Abigail, Isabella, Kayleigh, Alexis, Colton, Maddilyn, Ramsi and fiancée, Carter; great grandchildren, Emily, Nora, Hamilton, and Tracy; and brother, Glenwood "Pinky" Benson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Benson was preceded in death by daughter, Nicole Leigh Benson and brother, Jasper Benson, Sr.  William Henry Vann “Billy” Holland, 79, passed away peacefully at his home July 30, 2024. He was born January 27, 1945 in Duplin County, NC to the late Otha Lee and Hazel Claire Jones Holland.
Billy was a devoted loving husband and father, a proud doting grandfather, a hardworking farmer, and one of the owner of Community Funeral Home of Warsaw Inc. Billy is survived by his devoted wife, Rachel P. Holland of the home; two beloved children, William V. Holland and wife, Ashley of Kenansville and Courtney L. Holland of Kenansville; and five grandchildren, Raven Lee Holland, Jaylen and Brayden Tyner, Audrey E. Kirby and children, Arianna and Oliver and Josh Edwards. He is also survived by brother, Edward Lee Holland and wife, Shirley of Hampstead, sister, Patricia H. Haddad of Olney, MD, sister-in-law, Shelva Jean Brock of Kenansville and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother-in-law, John Haddad. A funeral service will be held 7:00pm, Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw with visitation following the service. A graveside will be held 10:00am, Friday, August 2, 2024 in the Holland Family Farm Cemetery, Wards Bridge Road, Kenansville, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Unity Methodist Church, c/o Shirley Byrd, 1229 Bowdens Road, Warsaw, NC 28398.  Warsaw - Susan Lynn Grice, 63, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at her home. Susan was born May 19, 1961 in Duplin County, NC to Max Arnold Grice and Peggy Taylor Grice.
A visitation will be held 1:00pm, Friday, July 5, 2024 at Warsaw Baptist Church in the Lady's Parlor and a funeral service will follow at 2:00pm in the church sanctuary. Susan is survived by loving parents, Max and Peggy Grice; aunts, Rebecca Turner, Nancy Gilbert, Linda Grice; uncles Virgil Taylor, Dr. Drew Grice and many cousins and precious friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Rachel Faye Autry. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Warsaw Baptist Church, 209 E. College Street, Warsaw, NC.  Mr. Kent Kornegay Carlton, 62, of 325 Cornwallis Rd, Turkey, NC, passed way Monday June 24, 2024 at his home. Mr. Carlton was born December 15, 1961 to Bruce and Dixie Carlton. He was a 1981 graduate of Harrells Christian Academy and a graduate of Atlantic Christian College now Barton College. He worked as a farmer for many years and then as a truck driver for a while. In high school he excelled in football and basketball. He enjoyed golf and was at least better than his older brother. In his later years, he enjoyed riding his moped around West Warsaw, Turkey and the back roads. He was seen and known by many.
He was preceded in death by his parents William Bruce Carlton and Dixie Kornegay Carlton of Carrolls Road Warsaw. He is survived by three brothers William Bruce Carlton of North Myrtle Beach SC, Robert W Carlton of Charlotte NC and Willard L Carlton of Waxhaw NC. He is also survived by cousinsRosemary Blackburn Peterson of Bethesda MD, Bill Kornegay of Warsaw NC, Scottie Bartley of Kansas City KS and Lane Prather of St Louis MO A brief memorial service will be held at the family home at 292 Carrolls Rd, Warsaw, NC at 2pm Saturday July 6, 2024 followed by burial at Devotional Gardens  Dudley - Annette Chestnutt Gurley, 85, formerly of Warsaw, NC passed away Wednesday at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Mrs. Gurley was born March 8, 1939 in Duplin County, NC to the late C. O. "Jack" Chestnutt and Macy Blizzard Chestnutt.
Visitation will be held 10:00am, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw, with the funeral to follow at 11:00am in the funeral home chapel. Burial will conclude the service at 1:00 pm in Wayne Memorial Park, Dudley, NC Mrs. Gurley is survived by two sons, Jerry Casteen of Goldsboro, Richard Casteen and wife, Lisa of Dover; two daughters, Julie Cox and husband, Delmus of Dudley and Wanda Lomas of Melborne, FL; six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren; one great great grandchildren. Annette is also survived brother, Keith Chestnutt and wife, Phyllis and sister, Frances Gurley of Goldsboro and sister-in-law, Pat Chestnutt. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Annette was preceded in death by husband, Henry Gurley; brothers, William "Buck" Chestnutt, and James "Pete" Chestnutt and sisters, Gearldine Henderson and Patsy Anderson.  Warsaw – Mrs. Reba Sanderson Quinn died June 27, 2024 at Arbor Landing in Hampstead. Reba was born at home in Cabin, NC and was a lifelong resident of Warsaw. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Maggie Sanderson and the widow of Milford Quinn. Also predeceased by son Craig, granddaughter Mary and Sister Jessie. Reba graduated from ECTC (East Carolina Teachers College) and taught school for a short time. Raising her four boys was her life’s work. She and Milford were married for 68 years. We have all heard the many accolades of Milford, but many know that Reba was the backbone and the glue to this family.
She was a devoted daughter for her mother and father’s well-being. Her four sons: Terry (Betty) of Wilmington, Craig-deceased (Susan) of Warsaw, Robin of Kenansville and Kim (Michelle) of Topsail Beach. Grandchildren include Townsend (Emily), Cameron (Hollie), Ramsay (Catherine) and Holden. Great grandchildren Sallie Grace, Charlotte and Maverick. Heartfelt gratitude for the comfortable lifestyle care given by her New Estuary Home Care team. The memorial service to celebrate her life is set for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024 in Devotional Gardens, 1260 NC 24 & 50 in Warsaw. Family will greet friends following the service. Memorial gifts may be made to Warsaw Baptist Church, 209 E. College Street, Warsaw, NC 28398 or Duplin County Community Foundation, Attn: Beth Boney Jenkins, 3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 460, Raleigh, NC 27612.  Warsaw - Gary Lynn Hilton, 76, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 surrounded by his beloved family at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton, NC. Lynn was born September 5, 1947 in New Hanover County, NC to the late Henry Gary "Pete" Hilton and Gertrude "Gertie" Horrell Hilton.
Visitation will begin at 1:30pm, Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw, Inc. A funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 2:30 pm and burial in Devotional Gardens will conclude the service. Lynn is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Sharon G. Hilton; daughters, Gayle Langston and husband, Mitchell and Rebecca H. Stephens and Wayne Cuddington; two grandchildren, Jessica Langston Albertson and husband, Brandon and Ethan Stephens; four great grandchildren, Bentley Albertson, Sydnie Albertson, Colton Albertson, and Natalie Albertson. In addition to his parents, Lynn was preceded in death by brother, Larry Hilton. Warsaw - William Fred Pickett, 91, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Coventry House in Zebulon, NC. Mr. Pickett was born March 27, 1933 in Duplin County, NC to the late Norman Thomas and Marjorie Burton Pickett.
A visitation will be held 6:30 - 7:30pm, Friday, June 14, 2024 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw, Inc. A graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Devotional Gardens, Warsaw, NC. Mr. Pickett is survived by son, Norman Fred Pickett and the mother of his children, Lisa H. Carr; son-in-law, Michael Kent Pierce; four grandchildren, Shannon Michelle Pickett, Bradley Thomas Pickett, Michael Kent Pierce, Jr. and wife, Samantha, and Christopher Allen Pierce and wife, Aleah; four great grandchildren, Annlyn, Oliver, Rowan, and Sawyer Pierce; sister, Maude P. Smith and nephews, Bobby Smith and A. Q. Smith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pickett was preceded in death by wife, Peggy Lanier Pickett; and daughter, Ann Pickett Pierce. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Warsaw United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 422, Warsaw, NC 28398. |
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