Charles Shirley
Apr 13, 2025
Charles Thomas Shirley, 89, of Wilson, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Born in Walstonburg, NC on August 6, 1935, Charles dedicated his life to education, leaving a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues throughout his distinguished career.
Charles was a beloved teacher and administrator, known for his unwavering commitment to fostering a love of learning and providing...
Shirley Baker
Apr 9, 2025
Shirley Skinner Baker, 89, of Wilson, died Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Funeral will be Monday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the home on 4513 Frank Price Church Rd, Wilson, on Sunday, 3:00 – 5:00 PM.
Mrs. Baker is survived by her daughter Dawn Peter (Rudy) of Wilson; son, Dean Baker (Melissa) of Kinston; grandchildren, Logan...
Jimmy Holland
Apr 8, 2025
Jimmy Edward Holland, 87, of Wilson, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
A graveside service will be 11:00 AM Saturday at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will greet those in attendance following the service.
He is survived by his wife Judy Lucas Holland; daughters, Kim Ellis (Mark) and Beverly Cooper of Wilson; grandson, Justin Ellis (Riley Garris) of Elm City.
Jimmy was excited about...
Vickie Ellis
Apr 5, 2025
Vickie Ballance Ellis, 81, of Lucama, died Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
Surviving are her daughters, Wendy Cumberland of Winston Salem and Prudence McGuigan of Mountain City, TN; granddaughters, Erica Cumberland, April Brigman (Geoffrey) and Kim Rich (Jim); grandsons, Tyler Cumberland and Richie...
Craig Reynolds
Apr 5, 2025
Craig Alan Reynolds, 72, beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and friend to many, joined his Heavenly Father on April 5, 2025 at his home in Rocky Mount, NC, surrounded by family.
Craig was born on June 11, 1952, in Huntington, WV, was a 1970 graduate of Milton High School in Milton, WV, and attended Marshall University in Huntington, WV. He was...
Gilbert Ferrell
Apr 4, 2025
Gilbert Douglas Ferrell, 92, of Wilson, NC, died on April 4, 2025.
A memorial service to honor Gilbert will be held at First Christian Church, Wilson, on Thursday, April 10, at 2:00 p.m. A celebration of life with friends and family will be held following the memorial service at the Kennedy Family Theatre Atrium at Barton College, from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
He was...
Scott Hebbard
Apr 3, 2025
Scott Samuel Hebbard, 57, of Julian, NC, passed away in the early morning hours on April 3, 2025.
Scott tried to live life on his terms and never gave up on his dreams. He was a talented artist who spent much of his free time painting and drawing. His true passion was in the culinary arts and he hoped one day...
Keith Pender
Mar 31, 2025
Keith Pender, 80, of Eureka, passed on to be with his heavenly Father on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Funeral, Thursday, 7:00 PM, at Mount Nelson Baptist Church. The visitation will be at the church prior to the funeral from 5:30 -7:00 PM. Burial, Friday, 11:00 AM, at Harrell’s Chapel Church Cemetery, 1505 NC 58, Snow Hill.
Keith was the Mayor of Eureka and...
Howard Moore
Mar 31, 2025
Howard Ray Moore, 88, of Black Creek, slipped from this world into the presence of Jesus on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Howard was born on the family farm in Wayne County, on November 25, 1936, to the late Jake and Lizzie Moore. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased almost seven months ago by his beloved wife, Frances Howell Moore.
Funeral...
Lou Galloway
Mar 28, 2025
Louellen Harrell Galloway, 87, of the Daniels Chapel Community, died Friday, March 28, 2025.
Funeral, Daniels Chapel FWB Church, Monday, 2:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Franklin “Frank” D. Galloway in 2019; parents, Johnnie and Ruby Speight Harrell of Greene County; sons, Frankie and Rusty Galloway.
Surviving is...
Kenneth Barnes
Mar 27, 2025
Kenneth E. Barnes, 78, died Thursday March 27,2025.
A native of Wilson County, he was the son of David Earl Barnes and Vetris B. Barnes. After graduating from Lucama High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a major in journalism and minor in American history, Ken spent his early working years teaching in Wilson County Schools....
Jesse Bunch
Mar 25, 2025
Jesse Clarence Bunch, 88, of Wilson, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
A visitation will be Saturday, April 5, 4:00 - 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.
Jesse was born in Barren County, KY and in 1952 his family moved to Columbus, IN. There he graduated from Columbus High School, began his career with Cummins and soon after married...
Ella Baker
Mar 25, 2025
Ella Juanita Baker, 89, of Wilson, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Memorial Service, Tuesday, April 8th at 2:00 PM, at Peace Church, 2838 Tilghman Rd N, Wilson, in the original Legacy Sanctuary (Room B114).
Miss Ella lived a humble life of service to her family, her friends, and her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Ella worked for many years at Jim's Camera Shop...
Jean Tyson
Mar 25, 2025
Jean Finch Tyson, 94, of Wilson, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Jean grew up in the Evansdale Community of Wilson County. Her parents were Arch and Mary Walston Finch. She joined the Evansdale Methodist Church at 12 years old and married Willard H. Tyson there in 1950. Willard...
Jamie Speight
Mar 23, 2025
Cecil Jamie Speight, 52, of Asheville, NC entered into eternal rest on March 23, 2025.
A graveside service will be Tuesday, April 1, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park conducted by Rev. LaVon Phillips and Rev. Daylon Mooneyham.
Born in Wilson County on February 14, 1973, he was the son of Ruby Ann Barnes (Louis) and James Franklin Speight (Angela). He is...
Grace Barnes
Mar 20, 2025
Grace Holloman Barnes, 88, of Lucama, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Funeral, Tuesday, 7:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment will be for and at the convenience of the family.
Grace was born on July 28, 1936 in Saratoga, NC. She was the daughter of Tommy and Mary “Pete”...
Dolores Sloop
Mar 19, 2025
Dolores Cash “Pete” Sloop, 90, of Wilson, died peacefully on March 19, 2025.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Wilson. Rev. Nick Demuynck will be officiating, and the family will receive friends in the church parlor after the service.
She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Dr....
Debbie Baker
Mar 18, 2025
Debbie Summerlin Baker, 71, of Elm City, died Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Funeral, Friday, 6:00 PM, at Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church followed by visitation. Interment, Saturday, 11:00 AM, at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City.
After nearly 52 wonderful years of marriage to her devoted husband, Silas, she passed away surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness,...
Barbara Page
Mar 16, 2025
Barbara Mayo Page, 78, of Stantonsburg, died Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Funeral, Friday, 3:00 PM, at First Baptist Church, Stantonsburg. Interment, Stantonsburg. The visitation will be at the church Thursday, 6:00-7:30 PM.
Barbara loved her husband, her children and her grandchildren with all her heart. She looked forward to spending eternity with God.
She is survived by her husband Danny Page, daughters, Sherry...
Bennie Scott
Mar 15, 2025
Benjamin Franklin “Bennie” Scott, Jr., 92, of Wilson, died Saturday, March 15, 2025.
A visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service Thursday, 6:00-7:30 PM.
We honor and celebrate the life of Bennie Scott, a remarkable man whose legacy of service, kindness, and joy touched the lives of many. Born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina on February 2nd, 1933, Bennie was a pillar...
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Charles Shirley
Apr 13, 2025
Charles Thomas Shirley, 89, of Wilson, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Born in Walstonburg, NC on August 6, 1935, Charles dedicated his life to education, leaving a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues throughout his distinguished career.
Charles was a beloved teacher and administrator, known for his unwavering commitment to fostering a love of learning and providing...
Shirley Baker
Apr 9, 2025
Shirley Skinner Baker, 89, of Wilson, died Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Funeral will be Monday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the home on 4513 Frank Price Church Rd, Wilson, on Sunday, 3:00 – 5:00 PM.
Mrs. Baker is survived by her daughter Dawn Peter (Rudy) of Wilson; son, Dean Baker (Melissa) of Kinston; grandchildren, Logan...
Jimmy Holland
Apr 8, 2025
Jimmy Edward Holland, 87, of Wilson, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
A graveside service will be 11:00 AM Saturday at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will greet those in attendance following the service.
He is survived by his wife Judy Lucas Holland; daughters, Kim Ellis (Mark) and Beverly Cooper of Wilson; grandson, Justin Ellis (Riley Garris) of Elm City.
Jimmy was excited about...
Vickie Ellis
Apr 5, 2025
Vickie Ballance Ellis, 81, of Lucama, died Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
Surviving are her daughters, Wendy Cumberland of Winston Salem and Prudence McGuigan of Mountain City, TN; granddaughters, Erica Cumberland, April Brigman (Geoffrey) and Kim Rich (Jim); grandsons, Tyler Cumberland and Richie...
Craig Reynolds
Apr 5, 2025
Craig Alan Reynolds, 72, beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and friend to many, joined his Heavenly Father on April 5, 2025 at his home in Rocky Mount, NC, surrounded by family.
Craig was born on June 11, 1952, in Huntington, WV, was a 1970 graduate of Milton High School in Milton, WV, and attended Marshall University in Huntington, WV. He was...
Gilbert Ferrell
Apr 4, 2025
Gilbert Douglas Ferrell, 92, of Wilson, NC, died on April 4, 2025.
A memorial service to honor Gilbert will be held at First Christian Church, Wilson, on Thursday, April 10, at 2:00 p.m. A celebration of life with friends and family will be held following the memorial service at the Kennedy Family Theatre Atrium at Barton College, from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
He was...
Scott Hebbard
Apr 3, 2025
Scott Samuel Hebbard, 57, of Julian, NC, passed away in the early morning hours on April 3, 2025.
Scott tried to live life on his terms and never gave up on his dreams. He was a talented artist who spent much of his free time painting and drawing. His true passion was in the culinary arts and he hoped one day...
Keith Pender
Mar 31, 2025
Keith Pender, 80, of Eureka, passed on to be with his heavenly Father on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Funeral, Thursday, 7:00 PM, at Mount Nelson Baptist Church. The visitation will be at the church prior to the funeral from 5:30 -7:00 PM. Burial, Friday, 11:00 AM, at Harrell’s Chapel Church Cemetery, 1505 NC 58, Snow Hill.
Keith was the Mayor of Eureka and...
Howard Moore
Mar 31, 2025
Howard Ray Moore, 88, of Black Creek, slipped from this world into the presence of Jesus on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Howard was born on the family farm in Wayne County, on November 25, 1936, to the late Jake and Lizzie Moore. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased almost seven months ago by his beloved wife, Frances Howell Moore.
Funeral...
Lou Galloway
Mar 28, 2025
Louellen Harrell Galloway, 87, of the Daniels Chapel Community, died Friday, March 28, 2025.
Funeral, Daniels Chapel FWB Church, Monday, 2:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Franklin “Frank” D. Galloway in 2019; parents, Johnnie and Ruby Speight Harrell of Greene County; sons, Frankie and Rusty Galloway.
Surviving is...
Kenneth Barnes
Mar 27, 2025
Kenneth E. Barnes, 78, died Thursday March 27,2025.
A native of Wilson County, he was the son of David Earl Barnes and Vetris B. Barnes. After graduating from Lucama High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a major in journalism and minor in American history, Ken spent his early working years teaching in Wilson County Schools....
Jesse Bunch
Mar 25, 2025
Jesse Clarence Bunch, 88, of Wilson, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
A visitation will be Saturday, April 5, 4:00 - 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.
Jesse was born in Barren County, KY and in 1952 his family moved to Columbus, IN. There he graduated from Columbus High School, began his career with Cummins and soon after married...
Ella Baker
Mar 25, 2025
Ella Juanita Baker, 89, of Wilson, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Memorial Service, Tuesday, April 8th at 2:00 PM, at Peace Church, 2838 Tilghman Rd N, Wilson, in the original Legacy Sanctuary (Room B114).
Miss Ella lived a humble life of service to her family, her friends, and her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Ella worked for many years at Jim's Camera Shop...
Jean Tyson
Mar 25, 2025
Jean Finch Tyson, 94, of Wilson, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Jean grew up in the Evansdale Community of Wilson County. Her parents were Arch and Mary Walston Finch. She joined the Evansdale Methodist Church at 12 years old and married Willard H. Tyson there in 1950. Willard...
Jamie Speight
Mar 23, 2025
Cecil Jamie Speight, 52, of Asheville, NC entered into eternal rest on March 23, 2025.
A graveside service will be Tuesday, April 1, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park conducted by Rev. LaVon Phillips and Rev. Daylon Mooneyham.
Born in Wilson County on February 14, 1973, he was the son of Ruby Ann Barnes (Louis) and James Franklin Speight (Angela). He is...
Grace Barnes
Mar 20, 2025
Grace Holloman Barnes, 88, of Lucama, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Funeral, Tuesday, 7:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment will be for and at the convenience of the family.
Grace was born on July 28, 1936 in Saratoga, NC. She was the daughter of Tommy and Mary “Pete”...
Dolores Sloop
Mar 19, 2025
Dolores Cash “Pete” Sloop, 90, of Wilson, died peacefully on March 19, 2025.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Wilson. Rev. Nick Demuynck will be officiating, and the family will receive friends in the church parlor after the service.
She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Dr....
Debbie Baker
Mar 18, 2025
Debbie Summerlin Baker, 71, of Elm City, died Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Funeral, Friday, 6:00 PM, at Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church followed by visitation. Interment, Saturday, 11:00 AM, at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City.
After nearly 52 wonderful years of marriage to her devoted husband, Silas, she passed away surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness,...
Barbara Page
Mar 16, 2025
Barbara Mayo Page, 78, of Stantonsburg, died Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Funeral, Friday, 3:00 PM, at First Baptist Church, Stantonsburg. Interment, Stantonsburg. The visitation will be at the church Thursday, 6:00-7:30 PM.
Barbara loved her husband, her children and her grandchildren with all her heart. She looked forward to spending eternity with God.
She is survived by her husband Danny Page, daughters, Sherry...
Bennie Scott
Mar 15, 2025
Benjamin Franklin “Bennie” Scott, Jr., 92, of Wilson, died Saturday, March 15, 2025.
A visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service Thursday, 6:00-7:30 PM.
We honor and celebrate the life of Bennie Scott, a remarkable man whose legacy of service, kindness, and joy touched the lives of many. Born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina on February 2nd, 1933, Bennie was a pillar...
