![]() 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.
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![]() 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. Magnolia - Ida Marie Lanier Guy, 63, passed away June 3, 2024 at ECU Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, NC. Mrs. Guy was born June 11, 1960 in Fairbanks, Alaska to the late James Henry Lanier and Mary Edna Foster Lanier.
A visitation will be held 3:00pm June 5, 2024 at Faith Independent Church in Magnolia. A memorial service will begin at 4:00pm. Mrs. Guy is survived by husband, Ronald Guy of Magnolia; sons, Kalep Guy of Salem, MA and Camron Guy of Magnolia; daughter, Jeanie Bland of Kenansville; grandchildren, Braxton Bland and wife, McKayla, Skyler Bland, Rainor Mae Bland, Britton Guy and great granddaughter, Everleigh Jade Bland. She is also survived by step-granddaughter, Karena Davis, and brothers, John Lanier of Magnolia and David Lanier of Hampstead. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Guy was preceded in death by brother, Jerry Lanier and sister, Barbara Gail Drew. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made toward funeral expense. ![]() Warsaw - Ivey Russell Eason, 70, of Warsaw, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at his home. Russell was born March 6, 1954 in Sampson County, NC to the late Ivey Eason and Ena Mae Foster Eason. A service will be held 2:00pm Saturday, June 8th, 2024 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw. Russell is survived by his wife, Crystal Eason; son, Dail Eason and wife, Meridith Brown Eason; step son, Shawn Michael Brown; step daughter, Michelle Catherine Brown; and two grandchildren, Fallon Lanier and Willow Brown Eason; brother, Robert and sisters, Lorrita and Joyce. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a veterans charity of choice. Kenansville - Cynthia "Cindy" Bostic Sutton, 66, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Cindy was born April 6, 1958 in Duplin County to the late Cecil Bostic and Doris Byrd Bostic Sawyer.
Cindy was a blessing to numerous farmers and equipment operators across the state of NC and beyond. She took great pride and was passionate about her job, from beginning able to locate any part needed for the job to the ability to tell you most any part number from memory. She was also a loving, devoted mother to her two children and grandmother to her four grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw, Inc. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel and burial will conclude the service in Devotional Gardens. Cindy is survived by son, Matthew Sutton and wife, Renee of Rose Hill; daughter, Ashley Sutton of Kenansville; grandchildren, Cole and Savannah Sutton, Abbygale Bradshaw, and Austin Vandiford; nieces and nephew, Amie Bostic, Melissa Bostic, Nikki Sutton, and Brady Smith; former brother-in-law, Randy Sutton, and numerous lifelong friends. In addition to her parents, Cindy was preceded in death by brother, Robert Allen Bostic. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made toward the funeral expenses at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw, Inc., P. O. Box 336, Warsaw, NC 28398. ![]() Magnolia - Elbert Lee Baker, 67, passed away May 27, 2024 at Kenansville Health and Rehabilitation in Kenansville, NC. Mr. Baker was born February 2, 1957 in Lenoir County, NC to the late Elbert Baker and Mildred Lee Grady Baker. Mr. Baker is survived by daughter, Patricia Wright and husband, Chris; son, Joseph L. Baker, grandson, Brandon Duff and wife, Jamie, two great grandchildren, Adelaide and Thomas Duff; and many cousins and friends. Visitation will begin 1:00 pm Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw followed by a memorial service at 2:00pm in the funeral home chapel. Warsaw - Martha Miller "Kitten" Sutton, 97, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Wallace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Wallace, NC. Mrs. Sutton was born September 9, 1926 in Duplin County, NC to the late James C. and Kina Rivenbark Miller.
Visitation will be held 3:00 pm, Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw with a funeral service to follow at 4:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. A graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Monday, May 20, 2024 in Devotional Gardens, Warsaw, NC. Mrs. Sutton is survived by sons, Steve Sutton of Warsaw, and Randy Sutton of Kenansville; grandchildren, Matthew Sutton and wife, Renee, Ashley Sutton, Nikki S. Smith, Jessica Roman and husband, Ezequiel, Jennifer Sutton; great grandchildren, Cole and Savannah Sutton, Abby Bradshaw, Austin Vandiford, Brady Smith, Natalie Roman, Eliana Roman, and Thalia Roman; special sister-in-law and friend Edna Merritt; and special "daughters" and friends, Cindy Sutton and Rose Blanchard and many nieces and nephews who loving referred to her as "Aunt Kitten." In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sutton was preceded in death by husband, George Vernon Sutton, daughters-in-law, Kathy Sutton and Lydia Sutton, and siblings, James, Margaret, Elizabeth, Jean, and Virginia. Salemburg - Benjamin Michael Vernon, 65, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton, NC. Mr. Vernon was born July 14, 1958 in Wayne County, NC to the late Paul Edward Vernon and Alma Moore Vernon.
Visitation will begin 11:00 am, Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw. A funeral service will begin at 12:00 pm, in the funeral home chapel and burial will conclude the service in Devotional Gardens, Warsaw, NC. Mr. Vernon is survived by wife, Laura Vernon of the home; sons, John Michael Vernon of Fayetteville, NC, Jesse James Sheffield and wife, Mariel of Salemburg, NC and Jimmy Darrell Sheffield, Jr. and wife, Amy of Wallace, NC, daughter, Melissa Jane Tibby of Salemburg, NC, brother, Stevie Vernon, sister, Judy Kay Vernon of Salemburg, eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild. In addition to his parents, Mr. Vernon was preceded in death by brothers, Paul Levi Vernon and Billy Daniel Vernon. ![]() Warsaw - William Rex Carlton, 71, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at ECU Health Duplin in Kenansville, NC. Mr. Carlton was born May 25, 1952 in Duplin County, NC to the late Ward House Carlton and Mildred Gurley Carlton. A graveside service will be held 1:00 pm, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in Devotional Gardens, Warsaw, NC. Rex is survived by sisters, Debbie Carlton Baker and husband, George of Warsaw; sister-in-law, Connie Carlton; and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Rex was preceded in death by brothers, Henry Ward Carlton and Johnny Carlton. ![]() The sweet Helen E. Thomas, 97, of Warsaw met her Heavenly Father Saturday February 17, 2024. She went peacefully and ready to embrace her loved ones who came before her. She lived all her 97 years devoted to God, her family and friends. Whether you knew her from years of military wife duties, family gatherings, square dancing, the beauty shop, watching Braves baseball, church functions, her chocolate pies (grandchildren favorite), Avon selling, or just her ability to make all of those around her feel loved, you knew she was a one of a kind. Her loving eyes, long hugs and sweet smile reassured all they were always welcome to sit and stay a while at the farm. Born February 7, 1927, in Duplin County, she married Steven R. Thomas Sr. July 4, 1943. She followed him around the world for more than 26 years embracing his military career. After raising their 2 boys while serving in the military they settled back in their hometown of Warsaw. She then owned and operated RaeBill Beauty Shop in Magnolia. She could be found smiling and working hard to make her clients look just perfect. Helen, “Oma”, is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Fred Eason and Bessie Tyndall Eason, her beloved husband of 50 years, Steven R. Thomas Sr., valued companion John Brookshire, precious son, William F. Thomas, and many friends and family. She leaves with precious memories her Eldest Son, Steven R Thomas, Jr (Saunda), daughter-in- law Wilmoth Thomas, Grandchildren, Kelly Thomas (Sue), Thomas Thomas, Don Thomas (Tammy), Jodi E Lavigne and Heather L Thomas (Susan); Great Grandchildren, Kristen Cummings (Trey), Joel Thomas (Lindsay), William Thomas (Tyler), Cavan Thomas, Andrew Thomas (Franki), Jessica Thomas, Christina Lavigne, Amber Twisdale (Troy), Kristel Thomas; Great, Great Grandchildren, Camden Cummings, Adison Lavigne, Lilly Thomas, Ryder Cummings, Rylee Thomas, Luci Thomas, Serenity White and Kota Twisdale. She wished for no flowers because “flowers are only good when I am alive”. Instead, please send all celebrations to the youth program at Warsaw United Methodist Church. Her passion was for her church to show future generations the love of Christ. The family requests, in honor of our sweet Oma, to hug each other tight. The family will receive visitors from 10:00-11:00 Saturday February 24th at Warsaw United Methodist Church and will have a memorial service immediately following visitation. Burial will be Monday February 26th at 10:00 am in Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. Written by: Kristen Cummings Helen L. Thomas, 97, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Warsaw United Methodist Church with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 am. A graveside service will be held 10:00 am, Monday, February 26, 2024 in Coastal Carolina State Veteran Cemetery, Jacksonville, NC. ** A full obituary to be posted when available. |
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