Dorothy Ruth Banton Castle
April 13, 1937 - February 03, 2026
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
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Dorothy Ruth Banton Castle
April 13, 1937 - February 03, 2026
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Obituary
Dorothy Ruth Banton Castle was born in Buckingham County Va on April 13,1937 and peacefully passed in Kill Devil Hills, NC on February 3, 2026.
Dorothy spent most of her adult life in Chesterfield County, Virginia. She was a very giving person and loved her family and friends. Her favorite season was spring when she could get outside and plant and cultivate her flower gardens. She loved sitting and watching the birds gather and feed.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband James Castle, her daughter Bonnie Simonick, and son James Bert Castle Jr., parents: Emmett and Lucy Banton, sisters Blanche Tyler and Mary Lou Kanary.
Survived by her daughter Wanda White (Rob) four grandchildren: Gale Holland (Randy), Jerry D Temple Jr., James Robert Castle (Heidi), Samantha Beiro (Riley), and Blake Montgomery (Danielle); 14 great grandchildren, and her dear friend Bob Beasley who she enjoyed spending time with.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Spring Arbor Senior Living -The Cottage, 803 Bermuda Bay Blvd. Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, Adoration Hospice – P. O. Box 1329, Kill Devil Hills NC 27948, Walthall Baptist Church- 14001 Woods Edge Rd, S. Chesterfield, VA. 23834.
Visitation
- Date & Time: February 18, 2026 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: February 19, 2026 (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Private Interment
- Date & Time: No Date & Time
- Venue: Dale Memorial Park
- Location: 10201 Newbys Bridge Road Chesterfield, VA 23832 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 748-5843
Spring Arbor Senior Living -The Cottage
- Address: 803 Bermuda Bay Blvd. Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 - (Get Directions)
- Website: https://www.springarborliving.com/nc/kill-devil-hills/spring-arbor-of-outer-banks
- Phone Number: (252) 899-2618
- Description: Spring Arbor Senior Living, a Foundry Commercial company, operates 34 senior living communities across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest with a focus on serving residents and their loved ones. Spring Arbor assisted living and memory care residents enjoy a lifestyle focused on wellness with on-site therapy and a full schedule of activities, enabling residents to live life to the fullest.
Adoration Hospice
- Address: P. O. Box 1329, Kill Devil Hills NC 27948 - (Get Directions)
- Website: https://adorationhealth.com/location/adoration-home-health-nags-head-north-carolina/
- Phone Number: (252) 263-5800
- Description: At Adoration Home Health of Nags Head, North Carolina, our goal is to provide an unsurpassed level of quality care. We provide compassionate home health care to help you or your loved ones stay safe and comfortable at home. Our skilled team of nurses and therapists is here to support your health needs, whether recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or improving mobility. With the care you need at the speed you deserve, we’re committed to delivering services that help you live independently.
Walthall Baptist Church
- Address: 14001 Woods Edge Rd, S. Chesterfield, VA. 23834 - (Get Directions)
- Website: https://www.walthallbaptistchurch.com/
- Phone Number: (804) 530-8011
3 responses to Dorothy Ruth Banton Castle
Carolyn TAYLOR says:
February 12, 2026
I am sorry for your loss.
Shirley (Nichols) Self says:
February 12, 2026
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful person.
Martha and Russell Gardner says:
February 14, 2026
A beautiful loving friend full of kindness and hospitality. Remembering her fondly.