![]() Born February 9 th , 1948, Vickey Carroll Peterson Blackburn passed away Saturday October 26th , 2024, in the afternoon at 76 years old. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Graham Hugh Blackburn of Warsaw. Additional survivors include: one son Michael John Blackburn and his wife Mary Hart Oswald Blackburn; two granddaughters Mary Lila Blackburn and Lizzie-O Blackburn, all of Rose Hill. Of her five siblings, Myril Peterson Garner, too survives. Also surviving are sister-in-law Faye Boney Peterson, many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Vickey was predeceased by her parents: Carroll James Peterson and Ella Wells Peterson; two brothers: Gerald Dean Peterson and Jimmy Wells Peterson; and two sisters: Hazel Peterson Hall and Mickey Peterson, Vickey’s twin who died at birth. In her life, Vickey was proud to have served as an employee at Southern Bank, mainly in Warsaw and Faison, for 42 years. She was a long-time member of Calvery Baptist Church where she was active, especially during her retirement, with the Bible School Program. Vickey was a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother offering unwavering love and support wherever and whenever needed. Even to those she did not know, she offered kindness and care, a true testament of her Christian faith and desire to highlight the goodness of God. When departing her grandchildren she often said, “See you Thursday!” as she had a standing Thursday night date with them. Her sense of humor, warm character, helpful nature, and positive attitude will long be remembered and cherished. Vickey will be interred at Devotional Gardens Warsaw with a graveside service to be held at 11:30AM on Tuesday, October 29. Prior to the graveside service, there will be a visitation held from 10:00AM until 11:00 AM at Community Funeral Home, Warsaw. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Calvary Baptist Church, 709 Memorial Dr., Warsaw, NC 28398
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Kenansville - Janie Price, 85, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Wellington Park in Kenansville, NC. Ms. Price was born November 26, 1937 to the late Lannie Oliver Price and Martha Jane Barnette Price.
A funeral service will be held 7:00pm, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 in Community Funeral Home Chapel in Warsaw, with visitation to follow the service. A graveside burial will be held 11:00 am, Thursday, October 24, 2024 in Golden Grove Cemetery, Kenansville, NC. Ms. Price is survived by brother, Ben Price of Kenansville; sister, Shirley Blackmon and husband, Cecil of Kenansville; sister-in-law, Nancy Price; nieces Amy Rhodes and husband, Chris, Jennifer Armstrong and husband, Craig, Krissy Johnson and husband, Tony and nephews, Jeffrey Jones and wife, Michelle, Clarke Price and Michael Price and wife, Jennifer; and 10 great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Ms. Price was preceded in death by brother, Ed Price and Donald Price, brother-in-law, Herman Jones and sister-in-law, Carolyn Price. ![]() Magnolia - Stanley Lemuel Johnson, Jr., 79, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at his home. Mr. Johnson was born February 16, 1945 in Duplin County, NC to the late Stanley Lemuel Johnson and Minnie Ozelle Mathis Johnson. Mr. Johnson is survived by daughters, Robin Hardison and husband, Jack of Mesic, NC and Lori Ann Jalbert and husband, Tim of Arapahoe, NC; grandchildren, Josh Hardison and wife, Tina, Dayna H. Simpson and husband, Samuel, Devan Banks, Jayda Caraway; and great grandchildren, Kandyce Hardison, Skilar Hardison, and Lane Simpson. He is also survived by brother, Malcolm Johnson of South Carolina; sisters, Sue Bryan of Wallace and Brenda Jackson of Beulaville and brother-in-law, Charles Bryan. Family was a great asset to Stanley, Jr. You would often hear him talking about his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom he dearly loved. In addition, he had an unwavering love for uncles, aunts, cousin, nieces, and nephews. He was known for his quick wit and always had a smile on his face. Stanley Jr. was an avid welder. During his career he was employed with Georgia Pacific, numerous shipyards, welded on many ships and barges. In his later years after retirement, you could find Stanley, Jr at KFC, Piggly Wiggly or Walmart where he would often greet customers while enjoying lunch at Subway and shooting the breeze with some of his close friends. The family will have a celebration of his life Sunday, November 3, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00pm at Magnolia Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to attend 407 W. Main St., Magnolia, NC 29453. Warsaw - Barbara Ann Grice Tyndall, 87, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation in Warsaw, NC. Mrs. Tyndall was born September 4, 1937 in Duplin County, NC.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, Friday October 18, 2024 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw. A graveside service will follow at 2:30pm in Pinecrest Cemetery, Warsaw, NC. Mrs. Tyndall is survived by husband, John William "Bill" Tyndall of the home; sons, Billy Tyndall of Warsaw and Allen Tyndall and wife, Tonya of Warsaw; grandson, Cody Brown and wife, Renee and two great grandchildren, Kelli and Levi. Mrs. Tyndall was preceded in death by her mother, Louise Lewis Grice. ![]() Effie Moore Darden Hamilton, 106 formerly of Magnolia, NC, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Windsor Point Retirement Community in Fuquay-Varina, NC. She was born July 10, 1918, in Falling Creek Township, Lenoir County, NC, to the late Joseph Herring Darden and Gertrude Eliza Moore Darden. Effie was valedictorian of her graduating class at Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville, NC. After obtaining a degree in primary education from East Carolina Teacher's College (now East Carolina University), she taught school in a two room schoolhouse in Polk County, NC, and she also taught in Onslow County, NC. Later, Effie moved to Alexandria, Virginia, where she worked at the Old Pension Building in Washington, DC, taught at Peter Pan School and took graduate courses from the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia. Effie married John Fisher Hamilton on March 15, 1947, in Washington, DC, and traveled with him to Texas, Virginia and New Jersey while he pursued his military career. Effie worked at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard when she lived in Virginia. Upon her husband's retirement from the military, they settled on the Hamilton family farm in John Fisher's hometown of Magnolia, NC, where Effie continued her teaching career in the Duplin County public school system. She loved young children and often spoke with pride of the many children she taught and their accomplishments. Following her husband's death in 1991, Effie continued to reside in Magnolia, NC until she moved to Windsor Point Retirement Community in Fuquay-Varina, NC in 2001. Effie was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church, a life member of the Duplin County Historical Society, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and the NC Retired Government Employees' Association. She researched family genealogy extensively for over 50 years, much of which she did without the benefit of the internet, and enjoyed sharing her discoveries with others. When she was in her 70s, she bought a computer and took classes at James Sprunt Community College in Kenansville, NC to learn how to use it. During her retirement years, she also enjoyed painting, crocheting, quilting and traveling. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sister, Mary Darden Mason, and her two brothers, Flavius Allen Darden and Robert Joseph Darden, and grandson Gregory Todd Hodges. Survivors include daughter Phyllis Hamilton Rich and husband Dwight Rich of Garner, NC, daughter Joyce Hamilton and husband Joe Hodges of Newport, NC, grandchildren Johnny Rich of Clayton, NC, Theresa Hamilton Power of Aurora, Colorado, and Brian Hodges of Cary, NC. She is also survived by five great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks for the care and support given to Effie by the dedicated staff of Windsor Point, her many special caregivers over the years and Transitions LifeCare. A graveside service celebrating Effie's life will be held 11:00am, Tuesday, October 15,2024 at Devotional Gardens, Warsaw, NC, with Minister Ricky Wood officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Effie's memory to her church, Magnolia Baptist Church, P.O. Box 96, Magnolia, NC 28453. Arrangements by Community Funeral Home, Warsaw, NC. ![]() anFaison - Benson Bert Holland, 45, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Mr. Holland was born May 27, 1979 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Robert Donald Holland and the late Rona Ann Langley Holland. A visitation will begin at 1:00pm, Monday, October 14, 2024 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw, Inc. A funeral service will follow at 2:00pm in the funeral home chapel. Burial will conclude the service in Devotional Gardens. Mr. Holland is survived by daughters, Jordyn DeLiso of Richardson, TX and Leia Renee Holland of Faison; father, Robert Donald Holland; brother, Robert Glenn Holland and wife, Melinda of Faison and Thomas Lee Holland and wife, Ashley of Wilson; and sister, Sandra Holland Evans and husband, David of Lumberton. Mr. Holland was preceded in death by his mother, Rona Ann Langley Holland. ![]() Lois Ann Futrell Quinn, 59, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at Nash UNC Healthcare in Rocky Mount, NC. A graveside service will be held 3:00pm, Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Rose Hill, NC. Ann is survived by daughter, Jennifer Hernandez and husband, Candido; mother, Emma Lois Jackson, grandchildren, Nicholas Davis, Brandon Davis, Emanuel Davis, Alexandra Sanchez-Castillo, Leigha Sanchez-Castillo, three great grandchildren, brother, Roland Johnson, and sisters, Carolee King and Emma Jean Stanley. Donations toward funeral expenses would be greatly appreciated and can be made to Community Funeral Home of Warsaw, P. O. Box 336, Warsaw, N.C. 28398 or by Venmo @communityfhwarsaw or in person at the Warsaw office. ![]() 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. ![]() 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. |
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