 Kenansville - Nelson Sasser Baker, 67, of Kenansville passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 in Georgia. Nelson was born August 6, 1957 in Duplin County to the late Earl Nelson Baker and Carolyn Sasser Baker.
Nelson was a very loving husband, daddy to his children and poppie to his grandchildren. Nelson was a trusted member of the Kenansville Fire Department. He served as a Town Commissioner for many years and served on the board of the State Employees Credit Union Board for 11 years. Nelson was an avid supporter of James Kenan Sports. Nelson touched most of the lives of the people in our area in one way or another. A funeral service will be held May 1, 2025 at 2:00pm at Duplin Commons in Kenansville. Burial will follow in the Devotional Gardens. A visitation will be held from 12:30pm till 2:00pm prior to the service. Nelson leaves to cherish his memory, son, Brian Baker of Wilmington; daughter, Dana Baker and husband, Brian Jonesof McClellanville, SC ; brother Stanley Baker and wife, Maria of Magnolia; grandchildren, Ella Grace, Easton, Lucas and Elsa Rose. In addition to his parents, Nelson was preceded in death by wife, Pamela Sue Baker and son, Kevin Allen Chambers.
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 Tracy Carr Johnson, 67, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Tracy was born on February 7, 1958, the son of the late John Anderson and Helen Brown Johnson of Warsaw, NC.
Tracy recently retired after a career as an IT/Computer Specialist with Carolina Turkey/ Butterball in Mount Olive, NC. In his free time Tracy enjoyed making music, taking care of his cats, rocking on the front porch, and spending time with those he loved. Tracy is survived by his brothers, John A. Johnson, Jr, William Clark (Bill) Johnson and wife, Lisa, sister, Mary Best Reichard and husband Don, nieces, Carmen Ellis and husband, Ryan, and Danielle Johnson, nephew, John-Daniel Johnson and great nephew, Archer Ellis. He is also survived by his girlfriend, Debra Miller. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 22, at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Clinton, 408 College St, Clinton, NC.  Warsaw - Jerry Allen Carter was born to Henry and Dora Mae Carter on April 18, 1948 in Bowden NC where they raised him and his 7 siblings working on the family farm.
At the age of 18, Jerry enlisted in the US Army where he was assigned to Army Artillery 5th Battalion 83rd Division and did his basic training at Ft. Dixon New Jersey as a Field Wireman. He served in St. Louise MO as well as foreign soil in Germany for 1 1/2 years until his Honorable Discharge where he was transferred to Army Reserves until August 1968 Shortly after discharge, Jerry met Brenda Eaves and they on May 7, 1976 they were married and raised 2 sons, Joey and Ryan, in their family home in Warsaw where Jerry often volunteered with the Warsaw Recreation Department as a coach. During his 31 years of marriage to Brenda, he was a tobacco farmer and later a carpenter along side 2 of his brothers. They were known as the Carter Brothers and if anyone needed any work done in the Warsaw area, they knew to call Jerry and his brothers. Although Jerry loved farming and carpentry, he still had another passion and that was still to serve his country in some capacity. Jerry decided to join the Charles R Gavin Post 127 American Legion where he eventually became the Commander of the post until it closed its doors. Jerry was there every time the doors opened to do whatever needed to be done whether it was his job or not. He loved the American Legion and what it stood for but his real legacy came with The Warsaw Veteran’s Day Parade. The Warsaw Veteran’s Day Parade is the longest continuous running Veteran’s Day Parade in the nation. The parade started in 1921 and they celebrated their 104th parade in 2024. Each year, Jerry had quietly but efficiently been the Parade Committee’s Chairman for 30+ years which was 1/3 of the years the parade has been in existence. In his time as Chairman, the NC General Assembly not only adopted the parade as the longest consecutive Veteran’s Day Parade in the nation, they also named it as the “official” State Veteran’s Day Parade. As Chairman, Jerry’s responsibilities consisted of finding and lining up volunteers; leading and conducting scheduled meetings throughout each year; contacting civilian and military participants; scheduling the US Air Force flyovers to kick off each parade; vetting, contacting and organizing Grand Marshalls to lead parades, organizing the 100+ participants which largely consisted of the military because that’s what the Veteran’s Day Parade was all about…..honoring our current AND retired servicemen and their service to our country. Jerry worked tirelessly to make sure this parade accurately represented all branches of the military service and was something the community could come together to enjoy and be proud of. He could be seen every Veteran’s Day wearing his red, white and blue button up with white stars zooming his golf cart up and down the parade route to be sure everyone and everything was in order and flowing smoothly. When Jerry wasn’t working on his parade responsibilities, he could be found 1 of 2 places. If it was morning, he could be found coffee in hand, sitting at his booth at Warsaw Friendly Mart laughing and sharing any local happenings with his favorite “coffee buddies”. This group of men became more than just friends with this morning routine through the years….they became family that looked after each other. These men knew if Jerry wasn’t sitting in the booth when they got there, then something was wrong. If he wasn’t found at the Friendly Mart, you could usually find him warming “his” personal chair at Napa Parts store in Kenansville where he worked as a parts delivery man for approximately 7 years. Throughout Jerry’s life, he was called by many names but one of his favorite was Pa and Pa Jerry by grandchildren, David, Payton, and Carly and his great grandchildren, Brody and Julia. He was a proud Pa who loved bragging on his family. Jerry Allen Carter was definitely one of kind who was loved by many and will truly be missed. He had a heart to serve his community and country, and worked tirelessly to improve his community and country and for this, we are thankful for his love and lifetime of service. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw, with burial to follow in Devotional Gardens. Visitation will be held at the home, 854 Blackmore Road, Warsaw, NC 28398. Jerry is survived by sons, Joey Burgette and wife, Melissa of Four Oaks, Ryan Carter of Warsaw; grandchildren, David Wayne Burgette and wife, Christa, Payton Burgette and fiancé, Blake McMillan, and Carly Burgette; great grandchildren, Brody Burgette and Julia Burgette; sisters, Margaret Ann Bohn of New York and Dianne Blackburn of Goldsboro. Jerry was preceded in death by wife, Brenda Eaves Carter, granddaughter, Lauren Grace Burgette, great grandson, Colton Burgette, brothers, Henry Ellis Carter, William "Dick" Carter, Ervin Carter, Danny Ray Carter; and sister, Betty Jane Holloman. Jerry Allen Carter, 76, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC. Jerry was born April 18, 1948 in Duplin County, NC to the late William Henry Carter and Dora Mae Register Carter.
A funeral service will be held 2:00pm, Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw, with burial to follow the service in Devotional Gardens. Visitation will be at the home, 854 Blackmore Road, Warsaw, NC.  Martin Alan Brown, 89, of Warsaw, died on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Liberty Commons Rehabilitation in Benson, NC. Alan was born in Duplin County, NC on October 8, 1935 to James Mason and Lucy Parker Brown.
Alan retired from USDA as a meat inspector after a 39 year career. He loved mowing grass, gardening, singing and his Warsaw breakfast clubs. Alan adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren to whom he was affectionately known as Poppy. He loved his big family and felt each of his siblings, their spouses, nieces and nephews were very special to him. Alan had a love for music and sang on many special occasions. He took great pride in cleaning and maintaining the family cemeteries. Through the years he went on numerous mission trips, served as a Gideon for several years, and even passed out pickles at the Grand Ole Opry as a Mount Olive Pickle Ambassador. Visitation will be held 1:00pm, Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw. A funeral service will follow at 2:00pm in the funeral home chapel, burial will conclude the service in Devotional Gardens. The family will receive visitors at other times at the home of Samuel and Pamela Brown, 731 Ebenezer Church Road, Coats, NC 27521. Alan is survived by wife, Millie I. Brown of Coats, NC, son, Samuel Alan Brown and wife, Pamela of Coats, daughter, Pamela B. Wallace and husband, Gerry of Lexington, SC, grandchildren, Ivey and Jason McCune, Alana and Mitchell Nelson, Samuel and Sarah Brown, Samantha and Scott Dunn, great grandchildren, Kennedy McCune, Karsyn McCune, Summerlin Nelson, Everleigh Nelson, Banks Brown, Tate Brown, and Smith Dunn, sisters, Jewel Brown and Sylvia Davis (Ray). In addition to his parents, Alan was preceded in death by brothers, James Mason Brown, Jr. Russell Brown, Morris Brown, Benjamin Brown, sisters, DeAlphia Robbins, Susan Joyner and Barbara Smith. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The Alan and Millie Brown Scholarship Fund at James Sprunt Community College. P. O. Box 398, Kenansville, NC 28349. Checks should be made to JSCC Foundation and please note in the memo for The Alan and Millie Brown Scholarship Fund or Liberty Hospice, 105 Hunt Valley Drive, Dunn, NC 28334.  Warsaw - Walker Wilson "Mac" McNeill, 82, of Warsaw passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center of Wilmington. Mac was born in Wayne County, November 26, 1942, to the late Archibald Walker McNeill and Edith Alline Wilson McNeill.
A funeral service will be held 2:00pm Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the Warsaw Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Devotional Gardens. Mr. McNeill leaves behind to cherish his memory wife, Jean Chambers McNeill of the home; sons, James W. "Bo" McNeill and wife, Beth of Mt Olive, and Michael "Mike" McNeill and wife, Mara of Keller, TX; daughter, Catherine Alliene Barthel and husband, Doug of Greenville; grandchildren, Sydney McNeill, Zach McNeill and wife, Jess, Caleb McNeill and wife, Bri, Micah McNeill and Drew Barthel; brother, Dan Kelly McNeill and wife, Maureen of Fayetteville; sister, Barbara Miller, Warsaw. In addition to his parents, Mac was preceded in death by brother, Boone McNeill. Flowers welcome or memorials maybe made to Warsaw Baptist Church, 209 E. College Street, Warsaw, NC 28398.  Warsaw - Dorothy Irene Hinson Quinn, 81, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Navion of Goldsboro in Goldsboro, NC. Mrs. Quinn was born April 13, 1943 in New Hanover County, NC to the late Cranford William Hinson and Alma Louise Mitchell Hinson.
A memorial service will be held 2:00pm, Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Warsaw Baptist Church with visitation to follow the service. Mrs. Quinn is survived by sons, Mitchell Quinn and wife, Darlene of Mount Olive, NC, Michael Quinn and special friend, Deborah Blake of LaGrange; daughters, Sarah Q. Lewis and husband, Darren of Willow Springs, Rebecca Q. Boggs and husband, Robert of Wilmington, grandchildren, Anna Boggs, Jonathan Boggs and Deanna, Allison Bialek and Jackson, Haley Lewis, Natalie Lewis, Kelli Lewis, Rachel Bryant and Blaine, Megan Quinn, Sarah Beth Quinn, Alexandrea Quinn; Great Grandchildren, Autumn and Aspen Bryant. She is also survived by brothers, David Hinson and wife, Marjorie of Kinston, Johnny Hinson and wife, Barbara; sister, Juanita Powell and husband, Charles of Goldsboro, and special friend, Kenneth Lanier of Durham. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Quinn was preceded in death by husband, Colon Kelly Quinn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Warsaw Baptist Church, 209 E. College Street, Warsaw, NC 28398. Raeford-Brenda Kay Beddingfield Brock, 61, of Raeford passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at MUSC Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. Kay was born in Wayne County September 3, 1963 to the late Mose David Beddingfield and Eloise Pate Beddingfield,
A funeral service will be held at 7:00pm Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Community Funeral Home Chapel of Warsaw with visitation to follow. Kay leaves to cherish her memory husband, Victor Brock of the home; sons, D. J. Brock of Honeygrove, TX, and Adam Brock and wife Savannah of Raeford; grandchildren, Victor Brock II, Cameron Lee Brock, Victoria Kay Brock, Mose David Brock, Melia Brock, Dylan James Brock, Lacey Lynn Brock, and Aubree Ann Brock; brothers, Larry Beddingfield and wife, Pat of Mt. Olive and Mitchell Beddingfield and wife, Nikki of Chinquapin; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Kay was also preceded in death by brothers, Timothy Beddingfield and Ray Beddingfield. Warsaw - Jimmy Nelson Carter, 84, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at ECU Health Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, NC. Mr. Carter was born October 24, 1940 in Duplin County NC to the late Ivey Carter and Winnafred Virginia Lane Carter.
A funeral service will be held 3:00pm Sunday, March 2, 2025 in Community Funeral Home Chapel, Warsaw, NC. Visitation will follow the service. A graveside service will be held 11:00am, Monday, March 3, 2025 in Devotional Gardens, Warsaw, NC. Mr. Carter is survived by wife, Fay Carter of the home; son, Ivey Steven Carter and wife, Pam of Warsaw; daughter, Wanda Stancil of Warsaw; grandchildren, Megan Stancil, Samantha Carter, Miranda Carter Campbell and husband, Jamal; great grandchildren, Cayden Carter, Alianna Campbell, Kaliyah Campbell, and Carter Dunn, brothers, Richard Carter, Edward Carter and wife, Barbara of Glen Allen, VA; and sister, Anna Faye Mimken and husband, Brian of Eden. Warsaw - William Carol Britt, 71, passed away February 26, 2025 at ECU Health Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, NC. Mr. Britt was born June 23, 1953 in Wayne County, NC to the late William Richard Britt and Doris Brock Britt.
 Randy Jearl Norwood, 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Randy was born on March 15, 1958 in Kenansville to the late Bobby and Peggy Norwood. He was happily married to Annette Norwood for 46 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Tony Norwood and Jeff Norwood; and sister, Jan Barber. Along with his wife, Randy is survived by his sons, Matthew Norwood and wife Jennifer, and Joshua Norwood and wife Lauren; 6 grandchildren, Camden Norwood, Sullivan Norwood, Grayson Norwood, Ryker Norwood, Gibson Norwood, and Margo Norwood; brother, Bobby Norwood and wife Joyce Norwood; and numerous nieces and nephews. Randy served his country in the Army National Guard for 11 years. He recently retired from Duplin County Government after 20 years of service. Throughout his tenure he served as head of maintenance for the Social Services Department before being promoted to Facilities Coordinator for the County. Randy had a deep passion for the outdoors, whether he was sitting in a deer stand or casting his line with a fishing pole in hand. As much as he loved the outdoors, he also enjoyed dancing and socializing with his Causeway Shag Club family and friends. He was a dedicated member for 23 years. He loved the Lord with all his heart, finding strength and guidance in His presence every day. His sons were his pride and joy, and he poured his love and wisdom into them. The joy he felt in his in his grandchildren was beyond words, as they brought him a special kind of happiness that filled his life with light. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Ed Emory Auditorium "Duplin Commons" (165 Agriculture Dr., Kenansville) on Sunday, February 23 at 3:00 pm. Visitation immediately following service. The family will be gathering and receiving additional visitors at the home of Josh and Lauren Norwood (115 Precythe St., Kenansville). Flowers may be sent to Community Funeral Home in Warsaw, or memorial contributions may be made to City of Hope (600 Celebrate Life Parkway, Newnan, GA 30265). Kenansville - Patricia Ann Pleau Bordeaux, 85, passed away January 31, 2025 at ECU Health Duplin in Kenansville, NC. Mrs. Bordeaux was born July 11, 1939 in Michigan to the late Wilfred and Loretta Pleau.
A graveside service will be held 1:00pm, Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Devotional Gardens. Patricia is survived by three daughters, Kimberly, Meretta, and Angelina and one step daughter, Ann. Mrs. Bordeaux was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Bordeaux.  Rose Hill - Phillip Ray Lanier, 69, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his home. Mr. Lanier was born January 27, 1955 in Sampson County, NC to the late Isom Junior Lanier and Elizabeth Eloise Gore Lanier.
Mr. Lanier is survived by his loving wife, Maureen Lanier of the home; son, David Lanier of Rose Hill; daughter, Victoria Smith and Tracy of Teachey; Christopher Naylor, Matthew Naylor, and Allison Naylor of Harrells; sister, Evelyn Henderson of Wilmington; nephew, Chris Henderson of Wilmington; niece, Crystal Foster and Michael of West Virginia; great nephews and nieces, Cedar and Aspen Foster, Jordan Smith and Chandler Henderson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lanier was preceded in death by sister, Peggy Roland and great niece Karen Henderson. No services are planned at this time.  Magnolia - Ronald Albert Guy, 79, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at his home. Mr. Guy was born May 7, 1945 to the late Albert Otis Guy and Ruth Adell Maxwell Guy. He was a proud veteran of the US Army.
Mr. Guy is survived by sons, Camron Guy, Kalep Guy, Anthony Guy and fiancé, Beverly Williams, Ashley Guy and wife, Kelly, Brandon Guy and wife, Julie; daughters, Jeanie Bland and husband Bud and Amber Bostic and husband, Jonathan; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren that he loved greatly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Marie Guy. No services are planned at this time.  Warsaw - Patrick Jason Stephens, 55, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his home. Mr. Stephen was born November 7, 1969 in Sampson County, NC to Jack Stephens and Jean Cavenaugh Stephens.
A visitation will be held 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Community Funeral Home of Warsaw, Inc. Jason is survived by sons, Patrick Jason Stephens II and wife, Brooklyn of Gaffney, SC and Jason Mitchell Stephens of Rosewood, NC; daughter, Kayla Marie Jacobs and husband, Erin of Council, NC; grandchildren, Jaelyn, Kinley, Lincoln, Bryson, Braylon, and Braverleigh; sister, Beth Cashwell and husband, Glen of Warsaw, nieces and nephew, Gina, Haley, and Nelson. Jason was preceded in death by granddaughter, Leigha Marie Jacobs, grandparents, Earl and Georgie Stephens and Wilber and Annie Mae Cavenaugh; and aunt, Ruth Brown. |
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