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 Warsaw-Donna Kaye Johnson Ellis, 70, of Warsaw passed away Wednesday,February 11, 2026 at her home after an extended illness. Donna was born November 11, 1955 to the late Edward Daniel Johnson and Doris Rackley Johnson.
A graveside service will be held 11:00am Monday, February 16, 2026 at Devotional Gardens of Warsaw. The family will receive friend and family at the Ellis home after the graveside service, 1039 Carlton Chapel Church Rd, Warsaw, NC. Donna is survived by Significant Other Jimmy Quinn of Pink Hill; son, Christopher Shaun Ellis, daughter, Heather Nicole Melton both of Warsaw; brother, Edward Forest Johnson and Deborah of Magnolia; sister, Beth J. Bathcelor and Danny of Teachey; grandchildren, George Floyd Melton, III, and Haley Dawn Colee; great grandchildren, Bailey Kaye Colee, Gabriel Colee, Lilth Colee, Khole Melton, Levi Holmes, Beau Melton, Harlyn Holmes and Lori Holmes. In additiion to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by brother, Fred William Johnson.
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 Warsaw-Doyle Vernon Taylor, 66, of Warsaw passed away suddenly Monday, February 9, 2026 at his home. Doyle was born in Wayne County March, 30, 1959 to Charlotte Taylor Henderson and the late John Vernon Taylor.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Friday, February 13, 2026 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw. Burial will follow in the Devotional Gardens. A visitation will be held Thursday night from 7 to 9 pm at Community Funeral Home. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Charlotte Taylor Henderson of Jacksonville, daughter, Amanda Jo Taylor of Mt. Olive; son, Matthew Hardison of Smithfield; brother, Johnny Taylor and wife, Karen of Warsaw; sisters, Karen Taylor Nichols and Nick of Warsaw and Dawn Taylor of Warsaw; grandson, Daniel Hardison. Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his father, John Vernon Taylor.  Beulaville - Robert Kent "Slim" Taylor, 61, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at his home. Mr. Taylor was born June 24, 1964 in Wayne County, NC to the Robert Taylor and Myra Phipps Taylor. Kent, also affectionally known as "Slim", was a die hard Tarheels fan.
A funeral service will be held 6:00 pm, Monday, February 16, 2026 in Community Funeral Home Chapel with visitation to follow the service. Mr. Taylor is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Charity C. Taylor of the home; sons, Nicholas Locklear and wife, Celeste, Matthew Hall, Jaron Hall and Harrison Bennett all of Beulaville. daughters, Carrie Taylor of Beulaville, Rachel Pender and husband, Kalvin of Kenansville, Hailey Locklear of Beulaville, Bella Hall of Beulaville; grandchildren, Sara Baines, Maddie Baines, Gabreial Hernandez, Andrew Pender, Sienna Pender, Kai Pender, Jasper Caron-Locklear, Liam Caron- Wilson. Mr. Taylor is also survived by parents, Robert Taylor and Myra Phipps Taylor; brothers, Phillip Taylor of Clinton and Eddie Taylor and wife, Karon of Warsaw; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by daughters, Brandi Taylor and Samantha Taylor and brothers, Rodney Taylor and "John Boy" Taylor. The family is welcoming donations towards funeral expenses. Donations can be made in person at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw or by mail Community Funeral Home of Warsaw, P. O. Box 336, Warsaw NC 28398.  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of April Noel Merritt, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, on February 2nd, 2026. She was 59 years old.
April was born on December 25th, 1966 to Hubert Merritt, Jr. and Lynn Merritt(deceased) in Clinton, North Carolina. During April’s younger years, she grew up in Warsaw, however, her family relocated to Mocksville, Waynesboro, Va., Sanford, and Kinston where she graduated high school. After high school, April attended James Sprunt Community College where she obtained an Associate of Arts degree. Following graduating from James Sprunt Community College, April attended the University of Mount Olive where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. April is preceded in death by her mother Lynn Merritt. April is survived by her son Merritt Long of Clinton, NC, son Walker Long (Kaya) of Fort Campbell, Ky, father Hubert Merritt, Jr. of Warsaw, NC, sister Tracy Merritt, of Wendell, NC, brother Jeff Merritt (Karen) of Warsaw, NC,bonus sister Lorrie Kester of Princeton, NC, best friend Christy Aldridge of Kenansville, NC along with a huge number of nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews in which she truly loved. April was a member of the Warsaw Baptist Church and attended other local churches throughout the community with her family and friends. She will be remembered for the love she had for her family, her churches, and her friends A memorial service to celebrate April Merritt's life will be held on February 9th, 2026 at the Warsaw Baptist Church. Friends and family will have an opportunity to visit with April's family at 12:00pm on February 9th in Powell Hall at the Warsaw Baptist Church and the memorial service will be at 1:00pm in the sanctuary of the church. Burial will follow in Devotional Gardens. We invite friends and family to join us honoring the memory of her remarkable life. Pastor David Gasperson and Rev. Joy Alford (April’s Friend) will be officiating the service. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the medical professionals and caregivers who provided comfort and support during April’s final days. As we say our final goodbye to April, may we find solace in the knowledge that her love and legacy will forever live on in our hearts. |
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