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John Smith

John Smith

Jul 17, 2023

John E. Smith, 87, of Goldsboro and formerly of Wilson, died Monday, July 17, 2023.

Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, at Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont.  The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00-700 PM. 

John was born and reared in Fremont.  He enlisted in the Air Force in 1954 and proudly served for ten years during the Vietnam Conflict including...

Tammy Lamm

Tammy Lamm

Jul 14, 2023

Tammy Howard Lamm, 58, of Newport and formerly of Wilson, died Friday, July 14, 2023.

Funeral, Sunday, July 23, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. 

She is survived by her husband, Lynwood Lamm; daughters, Jennifer Lamm of Newport and Christina Prezioso (Louie) of Elm City; son, Brandon Lamm of Fremont; grandchildren, Mason, Nathan,...

Lucille Flowers

Lucille Flowers

Jul 10, 2023

Lucille Creamer Flowers, 80, of Wilson, died Monday, July 10, 2023.

Funeral, Friday, 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.

Mrs. Flowers was preceded in death by her parents, George Washington Creamer, Sr. and Mary Winnie Bryant Creamer; sisters, Edna Moody, Myrtice Tucker, and Louise Sellers; brothers, Rev. Sam Creamer, George Creamer, Junior Creamer, Cecil Creamer, and Willis...

James Joyner

James Joyner

Jul 8, 2023

James Keith Joyner, 57, of Zebulon, died Saturday, July 8th after a 6 year battle with cancer. James fought his disease with every ounce of determination he had, plus some. He often surprised his healthcare team with his determination, positive attitude and his will to live his life on his terms. He was exceptional in his love for those around...

Ruth Overman

Ruth Overman

Jul 6, 2023

Ruth Overman, 87, of Wilson, died Thursday, July 6, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family.

The service will be on Saturday, July 22, 2023, 1:00 PM, at First Baptist Church, Wilson, followed by visitation in the fellowship hall.

Ruth was born and raised in Edenton, NC to the late Richard Felton and Ruth Holmes Elliott.  She had one...

Billy John Dew

Billy John Dew

Jun 29, 2023

Billy John Dew, 78, of the White Oak Hill Church Community, Bailey, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 29, 2023 with his wife by his side.

Funeral, Saturday, 3:00 PM, White Oak FWB Church, conducted by Rev. Hal Jones and Rev. Ronnie Earl Davis.  The visitation will be at the church one hour before the funeral.  Interment, Dew Family Cemetery.

Billy...

Tom Craft

Tom Craft

Jun 28, 2023

Thomas L. “Tom” Craft III, 67, of Wilson, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at ECU Health, Greenville. 

Funeral service will be held Sunday, July 2nd, 3:00 PM, at First Baptist Church, 311 Nash St N, Wilson, followed by visitation in the church fellowship hall.  Interment will be on Monday, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.

He...

Morris Dail, Jr.

Morris Dail, Jr.

Jun 27, 2023

Morris A. “Daddy Doc” Dail, Jr., 72, of Wilson, died Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

Funeral, Saturday, 10:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.  Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.

He is survived by his wife Betsy Hendricks Dail; daughter, Jaime Garrett of Wilson; son, Justin Dail of Bailey; grandchildren, Cassie Dail and Devin Garrett; brother, Larry Dail (Gail) of Snow...

Glenda Hawley

Glenda Hawley

Jun 25, 2023

Kenly – Glenda Faye Cooper Hawley, 79, of the Mount Zion Community, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

She was born March 24, 1944 in Portlock, Virginia to Alvin and Dayzell Cooper.  She was a 1962 graduate of Glendale High School.  Glenda married Wallace Hawley on March 17, 1967, and recently celebrated...

Robert Austin

Robert Austin

Jun 22, 2023

Robert Austin, born Nov 10, 1933 in Los Angeles, CA, died June 22, 2023 in Raleigh, NC.

The funeral will be Saturday, July 15, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Ascension Lutheran Church, Wilson, followed by visitation.

Bob, was a six year Korean War, U.S. Navy Veteran, who loved telling jokes and stories of his adventures as well as meeting people around...

Eddy Boyette

Eddy Boyette

Jun 22, 2023

Eddy Lucas Boyette, 76 of Louisburg, NC passed away June 22 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC with his wife and son by his side.  He was born in Wilson County, NC July 24, 1946, to the late Malvern Lee and Onnie Lucas Boyette.   

The funeral will be Tuesday, June 27th at 2:00 pm at Louisburg United Methodist Church,...

Lennis Proctor

Lennis Proctor

Jun 20, 2023

Lennis Gray Proctor, 77, of Lucama, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Proctor Family Cemetery, 6172 Wiggins Mill Rd, Lucama.

Mr. Proctor was an avid fisherman and enjoyed time spent on the water.

 He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Edna Barnes Proctor; daughter, Kimberly Denton of Wilson; grandson, Eli Denton of Wilson; brothers, Elton...

Benny Swing

Benny Swing

Jun 19, 2023

Benny Wade Swing, 83, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2023, following several years of declining health.

Graveside service, Saturday, 11:00 AM at Becks Lutheran Church Cemetery in Lexington.

Benny was born December 27, 1939 in Lexington to Shuford and Daisy Everhart Swing. He graduated from Central Davidson High School, and married the love of his life, Sandra Garner Swing...

Teressa Bardin

Teressa Bardin

Jun 19, 2023

Teressa Jones Bardin, 69, of Wilson, died Monday, June 19, 2023.

Funeral, Thursday, 12:00 Noon, Daniels Chapel FWB Church, with visiting one hour prior to the service.  Burial, Micro Cemetery.

Surviving are her children, Crystal G. Bardin of the home and Richie Walker (Angie) of Black Creek; granddaughters, Taylor Maxwell (James), Ashlyn Walker (fiancé, Collin Daniel), Cathrine Daniel (Dylin), Haylee...

Mildred Lamm

Mildred Lamm

Jun 15, 2023

Mildred Lamm Lamm, 95, of Wilson, died Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by at time of visiting and sharing.  Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park beside her husband, J. C. Lamm, Jr, who died in 1970. 

Mrs. Lamm graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1945.  She enjoyed working at BB&T for nearly...

James Beard

James Beard

Jun 8, 2023

Youngsville – James Arnold Beard, 61, died Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Funeral, Thursday, 1:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a short time of visiting and sharing.  Burial, Bailey Cemetery.

He was a kind, loving, and caring man that loved working in his yard and planting flowers. He was the kind of man who wouldn’t hesitate to give you the...

Alice Finch

Alice Finch

Jun 8, 2023

Alice Charity Daniel Finch, 91, of Pikeville, died on June 8, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr. N, Wilson NC at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 11. The service will be followed by visitation with the family. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June...

Marilyn Smith

Marilyn Smith

Jun 6, 2023

Marilyn Adrian Smith, of Wilson, passed on June 6th, 2023 at age 92.

A Service of Death and Resurrection will be on Saturday, June 24, 3:00 PM, at West Nash United Methodist Church followed by visitation.

She will be remembered by her loving family and friends for her quick wit, her outgoing personality and her never-ending support of all of...

George Edmundson, Jr.

George Edmundson, Jr.

Jun 4, 2023

George E. “Pete” Edmundson, Jr, 75, died Sunday, June 4, 2023, in his home.

Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Old Section, followed by a short time of visiting and sharing.

Surviving is his wife, Shelia Holloman Edmundson; son, Jeff Edmundson (Buffy) of Wilson; granddaughter, Lacey Edmundson.

He had retired from Kleer-Vue Custom Fibers.

Memorials are suggested to the Maggie...

Michael Barbour

Michael Barbour

Jun 3, 2023

Michael H. Barbour, 62, of Black Creek, died Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Funeral, Thursday, 10:00 AM, at the Black Creek Cemetery.  The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 PM.  Feel free to wear your jeans, camo or your UNC wear.

He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Robinson (Gordon) of Wilson; son, Aaron Barbour (Michelle) of Black...

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