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Lucille Vick

Lucille Vick

Feb 7, 2024

Lucille Pittman Vick, 89, of Elm City, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

A service for the family was held Friday at Maplewood Cemetery.

Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Ray Vick, who died in 2017.   She retired from Carolina Telephone with 40 years of service and then worked a short time with AT&T.

Surviving is her daughter, Pam Vick,...

Tillie Boykin

Tillie Boykin

Feb 6, 2024

Nora M. "Tillie" Gay Boykin, 85, of Wilson, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

A graveside service will be Thursday, February 8, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park, with Rev. Ray Barnhill officiating.

Tillie was a beacon of warmth and kindness. She had a contagious smile and was the starter of conversation in any room. Tillie was an advocate for always doing what is...

Bill Williams

Bill Williams

Feb 5, 2024

William T. “Bill” Williams, 84, of Wilson died Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.

 

A funeral will be held Saturday, Feb. 10, at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church and will be followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment will take place at Maplewood Cemetery.

 

Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sara Jones Williams; his daughter, Beth W. McGhee...

Ann Godwin

Ann Godwin

Feb 3, 2024

Ann Barnes Godwin, 73, of Lucama, died Saturday, February 3, 2024.

The visitation will be 12:30-2:00 PM Tuesday at Little Rock OFWB Church, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 PM.  Interment will be for and at the convenience of the family.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Lafayette Barnes and Mary Rachel West Barnes.

She is survived...

Dr. Samuel McLamb, Jr.

Dr. Samuel McLamb, Jr.

Jan 30, 2024

Kenly - Dr. Samuel Baggett McLamb. Jr., 80, of the Rock Ridge Community, passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2024.

The visitation will be 12:30-2:00 PM, Friday, February 2, 2024, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 PM. Entombment with military honors will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.

Service and dedication to aiding...

Burt Whitley

Burt Whitley

Jan 27, 2024

Rod Burton “Burt” Whitley, 59, of Wilson, died Saturday, January 27, 2024.  He was born July 27,1964, in Charleston, SC.

A memorial lunch is planned for family and close friends at a future date.

He is survived by his mother, Nina Whitley Williamson, and his step-father, Jackie Williamson; aunt, Shirley W. Borja (Melquidas).

Preceding him in death was his wife, Yvonne Rowland Whitley;...

Brenda Langley

Brenda Langley

Jan 24, 2024

Brenda Hinnant Langley, 78, of Wilson, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

She is survived by her daughters, Terri Newman (Troy) of Wilson and Sara Langley of Macclesfield; sons, Steve Mers (Tina) of Nashville and Tim Langley of St. Cloud, FL; grandchildren, Austin Langley, Aaliyah Roberge, Jozy Coffey (John), and Nick Mers; great-grandson, Owen Coffey; sister, Linda Pate of Wilson.

Brenda was preceded...

Johnny Bardin

Johnny Bardin

Jan 22, 2024

Johnny Ray Bardin, 62, of Black Creek, died Monday, January 22, 2024, in his home.  

 

Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation, Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:30 PM at Wilson Memorial Service.

 

Many will remember him from the parts department of Herring Tractor and Truck.  He was a kind, caring person and always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone....

Barbara Bass

Barbara Bass

Jan 22, 2024

Barbara Dawson Bass, 84, of Wilson, died Monday, January 22, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

A graveside service will be Wednesday, January 24, 3:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park, followed by visiting.  

Barbara, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother was affectionately known as “Grammy” by those who were blessed to share their lives with her.  Her unwavering love, kindness, and...

Dale Speight

Dale Speight

Jan 21, 2024

Barbara Dale Speight, 71, of Wilson, passed on January 21st after a several months battle with cancer. She had her family and friends by her side and several gatherings of family and neighbors had recently occurred in her honor. She will be truly missed.

The visitation will be Friday, 4:00-6:00 pm at Wilson Memorial Service, and other times at the home...

Catherine Piner

Catherine Piner

Jan 19, 2024

Catherine Davis Piner, 81, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at home Friday, January 19, 2024.

Mrs. Piner was preceded in death by her husband and soulmate of 52 years, Horace Glenn Piner, Jr., and infant son, Patrick Glenn Piner; her parents, Catherine Frances Lambert Davis and Earl Judson Davis of Arlington, VA.; her mother- and father-in-law, Horace Glenn Piner and Lucy...

Wayne Potente

Wayne Potente

Jan 18, 2024

Wayne Joel Potente, 75, of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away on January 18, 2024. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, 2:00 PM, at Eastgate Church, 2301 Montgomery Drive W, Wilson, with Pastor Gary Combs officiating.  The visitation with be from 1:30-2:00 PM. 

Wayne was an excellent salesman who enjoyed talking to people. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey,...

Barbara Gregory

Barbara Gregory

Jan 18, 2024

Barbara Dixon Gregory, 79, of Wilson, died Thursday, January 18, 2024.

The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Saturday, 4:00 - 5:30 PM.  A Celebration of Life Service will be at First Presbyterian Church, Wilson, on Sunday, January 21, at 2:00 PM.

Barbara Dixon, who was born in Roanoke, Virginia and lived in many states, came to live in Wilson in...

Pablo Rios-Maldonado

Pablo Rios-Maldonado

Jan 13, 2024

Pablo Rios-Maldonado, 80, of Lucama, died Saturday, January 13, 2024.

The visitation will be Tuesday, January 23, 6:00-7:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.  A graveside service with military rites will be Wednesday, January 24, 2:00 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson.

Pablo was retired from S.T. Wooten and was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Pablo was preceded in death by his wife, Valerie Brone Rios-Maldonado, in...

Jimmy Deno

Jimmy Deno

Jan 12, 2024

Jimmy Deno, 60, of Wilson, died Friday, January 12, 2024 at Harmony Park at Wilson.

A Celebration of Life Service will be Monday, January 15, 4:00 PM, at Riverbend Church, 9853 NC 97, Rocky Mount.

Jimmy is survived by his brother, Gordon Deno and wife, Christie, of Elm City; uncle, Lee Snedeker of Charlestown, NH; aunt, Lynn Snedeker of Lyndonville,...

Joyce Gay

Joyce Gay

Jan 8, 2024

Joyce Edwards Gay, of Wilson, was born November 27, 1948, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024.  

She was born in Wilson, North Carolina to Mrs. Effie Barfield Edwards and the late Jesse J. Edwards. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert M. Gay, two sisters, Geraldine Edwards, and Josie E. Lackey and a nephew, Matthew T....

Jesse Currie

Jesse Currie

Jan 6, 2024

Jesse Franklin Currie, 74, of Wilson, born September 11, 1949, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 6, 2024. 

A service for his immediate family will be held at a later date.

Jesse is survived by his wife of 55 years Sandra Currie, his children, Eric (Donna), David (Amanda), and his beloved grandchildren, Austin, Kristin (Nick),...

Nancy Marlowe

Nancy Marlowe

Jan 4, 2024

Nancy Coble Marlowe was born on May 14, 1930 in Laurinburg, NC to the late John Hanner Coble and Alma Presnell Coble. She died on January 4, 2024 at her home in Wilson, NC surrounded by her family.

Nancy had many happy memories growing up in Laurinburg. She attended Peace College, then transferred to UNC-Chapel Hill, where women were only...

Carolyn Rowe

Carolyn Rowe

Jan 4, 2024

Carolyn Ann Rowe, of Lucama, died Thursday, January 4, 2024.

Funeral, Sunday 3:00 PM, Little Rock OFWB Church, with a time of visiting an hour before the service in Heritage Hall. Burial, Lucas Cemetery near the home, beside her husband, Gerald V. Rowe, who died in August 2021.

She is survived by her daughters, Deborah “Debbi” Long (Jeff) and Gloria...

Karen Langley

Karen Langley

Dec 28, 2023

Karen Floars Langley, 62, of the Crisp Community in Edgecombe County, died on Thursday, December 28, 2023, in her home.

Funeral, Wednesday, 7:00 PM, Webbs Chapel Baptist Church, 2771 Webbs Chapel Rd, Macclesfield, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

Her loving vivacious personality will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by the community whether from seeing her in...

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