J.W. Lewis
Sep 17, 2023
J. W. Lewis, 74, of Middlesex, died Sunday, September 17, 2023.
Funeral, Wednesday, 4:00, at Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex.
Surviving is his daughter, Amy Strickland, of Bailey; sons, Van Lewis (Brooks) of Middlesex, Andy Lewis (Heather) of Middlesex and Shane Lewis of Bailey; grandchildren, Nicohl Kinnin (Dale) and Staleigh, Christian, Emma, Joshua “Juju” Lewis; sister, Kate Manning of Middlesex; brother, Benny...
Fred Overman
Sep 16, 2023
Fred Hooks Overman, 55, of Fremont passed away on September 16, 2023.
A Celebration of Fred’s life will be held on Thursday, September 21, 4:00 PM, at the family home at 427 Sleepy Hollow Road in Fremont.
He was born on May 20, 1968 to Fred Lemuel and Sylvia Flowers Overman.
We expect the gathering to remember Fred to...
Christie Dawson
Sep 14, 2023
Christie Elizabeth Dawson, 52, of Wilson, died Thursday, September 14, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Connect Church, 4865 Nash St N, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial will be for and at the convenience of the family.
She is survived by her daughter, Leah Noble of Wilson; sons, Dawson Noble (Taylor) of Robersonville and Charlie Maddrey...
Jimmy Koenig
Sep 12, 2023
James "Jimmy" Franklin Koenig passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 76. He was born on October 10, 1946, in Bertie, North Carolina.Jimmy is survived by three sons, Gary Koenig and wife Sandy, Ashley Koenig, Jimmy Koenig Jr. and wife, Jessica; granddaughters, Emily Burney, Abbey Ashley, Alicia Ty Twisdale, Shelby Koenig and Cameron Koenig; brother, John Michael...
Sandra Alexander
Sep 12, 2023
Sandra Lee Smith Alexander, 76, of Wilson, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 after several years of declining health.
The funeral will be conducted by Rev. Carol Dean and Rev. Rich Hartman on Friday, September 15, 11:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral.
Sandra was born in...
Heather Johnson
Sep 11, 2023
Heather Langley Johnson, 42, of Robersonville, died Monday, September 11, 2023.
Funeral, Friday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
Heather was a beautiful, outgoing, young woman with the voice of an angel. She graduated from Beddingfield High School, and soon became a teacher's assistant. She loved to sing more than anything in the world. As a child, she...
Kay Rose
Sep 10, 2023
Edna Kay Del Frazier Rose, of Eureka, was ushered into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 10, 2023 while surrounded by family in her son’s home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Wednesday, September 13, 4:00 PM, at Heart of David Ministries, Eureka. The visitation will be one hour before the service. Interment will be in the Eureka...
Donna Pate
Sep 9, 2023
Donna Rich Pate, 73, of Saratoga, died Saturday, September 9, 2023.
Funeral, Wednesday, 12:00 Noon at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Burial, Maplewood Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Sharp (Chris) of Bailey; grandchildren, Jordan Pate of Saratoga, Johnny Pate (Devin) of Pinetops, Trevor Pate of Lucama, Zach Pate of Lucama,...
Jerry Tucker
Sep 8, 2023
Jerald Howard Tucker, “Jerry”, son of the late Herbert Clifton Tucker and Mable Thorne Tucker, born on September 26, 1942, was ushered peacefully into Heaven with his family by his side, on Friday, September 8, 2023.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Tuesday, September 12, 6:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the...
Jim Bender
Sep 6, 2023
James Richard “Jim” Bender, Jr., 75 of Goldsboro, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at home surrounded by family.The funeral was held Friday September 8, at Wayne Memorial Park.Jim is survived by his son Richie Bender of Maryland; sisters, Connie Hopper (Mike) and Cynthia Tucker (Jerry) of Goldsboro; nephews, Chris Hopper (Jamie) and Chris Griffin (Ashley).He was preceded in death by...
Barbara Brett
Sep 6, 2023
Barbara Braddy Felton Brett, 87, of Raleigh, formerly of Wilson, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
The funeral will be Saturday, September 9 at 10:00 AM, at the First United Methodist Church in Wilson, NC. Visitation will take place following the service in the church parlor.
Barbara was born the oldest of five children born to Mary Virginia and Billy Braddy...
Merle Glover
Sep 2, 2023
Merle Wardlaw Glover, 95, of Wilson, died Saturday, September 2, 2023.
A reception celebrating Mrs Glover's life will be held on Sunday October 15 2-5 pm in the Fellowship Hall at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1407 Forest Hills Road NW Wilson. The reception will be informal and children are expected.
She is survived by her sons, Jeff Glover (Courtney) of...
Chris Jones
Sep 1, 2023
James Christopher ‘Chris’ Jones, 58, of Wilson, died Friday, September 1, 2023, in his home.The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The funeral will be Wednesday, 3:30 PM at Westview Cemetery, Kinston.Surviving is his mother, Linda Dunn Jones Melvin of the home; sister, Dionne Hill-Williams (Todd) of Wilson; step-daughter, Rebecca Sullivan of Wilson; step-son,...
Robert Upchurch
Aug 30, 2023
Robert E. Upchurch, 77, of Hubert, formerly of Elm City, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
A graveside service will be Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery.
Robert was the owner and operator of Robert Upchurch Construction and was an avid fisherman and he loved stock car racing.
He is survived by his significant other, Janet Jay; daughters, Lou Ann Boykin...
Ellen Bass
Aug 26, 2023
Ellen Eason Bass, 91, of Stantonsburg, died Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Funeral, Stantonsburg Global Methodist Church, Tuesday, 11:30 AM. The family will gather in the fellowship hall beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment, Stantonsburg Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Bass who died in 2001; son, Gilbert Bass, who died earlier this year; grandson, Christopher Brooks Bass...
Brenda Mustian
Aug 16, 2023
Brenda Williamson Mustian, 75, of Wilson, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, August 26, 2:00 PM, at First Baptist Church, 311 Nash St N, Wilson, followed by visitation.
She is survived by her son, Brent Goff of Berlin, Germany; brothers, Charles Williamson of Swansboro and Brian Williamson of New Bern; step-daughter, Amy Duffus (Chris) of Raleigh; step-son, Roger Mustian...
Mary Webb
Aug 12, 2023
Mary (Mary Della) Summerlin Webb, 90, of Fountain, died peacefully on August 12, 2023, at her home.
She was born on September 22, 1932 in Edgecombe County to Hugh Summerlin and Leona Summerlin Hathaway.
Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who worked hard all her life. Her home was always a safe place to land for...
Susan Temple
Aug 11, 2023
Susan McKeel Temple, 57, of Saratoga, died Friday, August 11, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, August 17, 11:00 AM, Good News Church Cemetery, 6990 Good News Church Rd, Stantonsburg.
Surviving is her husband, James ‘Mike’ Temple; father, Ashley E. McKeel of Saratoga; brothers, Mike McKeel (Belinda) of Greenville, Glenn McKeel (Jessica) of Raleigh, Tim McKeel (Sandra) of Washington, DC, Gene McKeel (Kendall)...
Nelson Thornton
Aug 3, 2023
Nelson Ray Thornton, 84, of Wilson, died Thursday, August 3, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Grace Baptist Church, with a time of visiting and sharing beginning an hour prior to the service. Burial, 4:30 PM, Lee-Johnson Cemetery, 866 Lee-Johnson Rd, Dunn.
Surviving is his wife, Reba Barefoot Thornton; daughter, Debbie Heath (Terry) of Selma; son, Nelson Ray Thornton, Jr (Ruby)...
Claudia Talton
Aug 1, 2023
Claudia Thompson Talton, 75, of Wilson, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park followed by visitation.
Claudia was preceded in death by her parents, Garvis Elmer Thompson and Kelly Rackley Thompson Hardison.
Claudia was a cosmetologist by trade and had retired from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with over 20 years of service.
She is...
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J.W. Lewis
Sep 17, 2023
J. W. Lewis, 74, of Middlesex, died Sunday, September 17, 2023.
Funeral, Wednesday, 4:00, at Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex.
Surviving is his daughter, Amy Strickland, of Bailey; sons, Van Lewis (Brooks) of Middlesex, Andy Lewis (Heather) of Middlesex and Shane Lewis of Bailey; grandchildren, Nicohl Kinnin (Dale) and Staleigh, Christian, Emma, Joshua “Juju” Lewis; sister, Kate Manning of Middlesex; brother, Benny...
Fred Overman
Sep 16, 2023
Fred Hooks Overman, 55, of Fremont passed away on September 16, 2023.
A Celebration of Fred’s life will be held on Thursday, September 21, 4:00 PM, at the family home at 427 Sleepy Hollow Road in Fremont.
He was born on May 20, 1968 to Fred Lemuel and Sylvia Flowers Overman.
We expect the gathering to remember Fred to...
Christie Dawson
Sep 14, 2023
Christie Elizabeth Dawson, 52, of Wilson, died Thursday, September 14, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Connect Church, 4865 Nash St N, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial will be for and at the convenience of the family.
She is survived by her daughter, Leah Noble of Wilson; sons, Dawson Noble (Taylor) of Robersonville and Charlie Maddrey...
Jimmy Koenig
Sep 12, 2023
James "Jimmy" Franklin Koenig passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 76. He was born on October 10, 1946, in Bertie, North Carolina.Jimmy is survived by three sons, Gary Koenig and wife Sandy, Ashley Koenig, Jimmy Koenig Jr. and wife, Jessica; granddaughters, Emily Burney, Abbey Ashley, Alicia Ty Twisdale, Shelby Koenig and Cameron Koenig; brother, John Michael...
Sandra Alexander
Sep 12, 2023
Sandra Lee Smith Alexander, 76, of Wilson, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 after several years of declining health.
The funeral will be conducted by Rev. Carol Dean and Rev. Rich Hartman on Friday, September 15, 11:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral.
Sandra was born in...
Heather Johnson
Sep 11, 2023
Heather Langley Johnson, 42, of Robersonville, died Monday, September 11, 2023.
Funeral, Friday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
Heather was a beautiful, outgoing, young woman with the voice of an angel. She graduated from Beddingfield High School, and soon became a teacher's assistant. She loved to sing more than anything in the world. As a child, she...
Kay Rose
Sep 10, 2023
Edna Kay Del Frazier Rose, of Eureka, was ushered into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 10, 2023 while surrounded by family in her son’s home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Wednesday, September 13, 4:00 PM, at Heart of David Ministries, Eureka. The visitation will be one hour before the service. Interment will be in the Eureka...
Donna Pate
Sep 9, 2023
Donna Rich Pate, 73, of Saratoga, died Saturday, September 9, 2023.
Funeral, Wednesday, 12:00 Noon at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Burial, Maplewood Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Sharp (Chris) of Bailey; grandchildren, Jordan Pate of Saratoga, Johnny Pate (Devin) of Pinetops, Trevor Pate of Lucama, Zach Pate of Lucama,...
Jerry Tucker
Sep 8, 2023
Jerald Howard Tucker, “Jerry”, son of the late Herbert Clifton Tucker and Mable Thorne Tucker, born on September 26, 1942, was ushered peacefully into Heaven with his family by his side, on Friday, September 8, 2023.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Tuesday, September 12, 6:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the...
Jim Bender
Sep 6, 2023
James Richard “Jim” Bender, Jr., 75 of Goldsboro, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at home surrounded by family.The funeral was held Friday September 8, at Wayne Memorial Park.Jim is survived by his son Richie Bender of Maryland; sisters, Connie Hopper (Mike) and Cynthia Tucker (Jerry) of Goldsboro; nephews, Chris Hopper (Jamie) and Chris Griffin (Ashley).He was preceded in death by...
Barbara Brett
Sep 6, 2023
Barbara Braddy Felton Brett, 87, of Raleigh, formerly of Wilson, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
The funeral will be Saturday, September 9 at 10:00 AM, at the First United Methodist Church in Wilson, NC. Visitation will take place following the service in the church parlor.
Barbara was born the oldest of five children born to Mary Virginia and Billy Braddy...
Merle Glover
Sep 2, 2023
Merle Wardlaw Glover, 95, of Wilson, died Saturday, September 2, 2023.
A reception celebrating Mrs Glover's life will be held on Sunday October 15 2-5 pm in the Fellowship Hall at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1407 Forest Hills Road NW Wilson. The reception will be informal and children are expected.
She is survived by her sons, Jeff Glover (Courtney) of...
Chris Jones
Sep 1, 2023
James Christopher ‘Chris’ Jones, 58, of Wilson, died Friday, September 1, 2023, in his home.The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The funeral will be Wednesday, 3:30 PM at Westview Cemetery, Kinston.Surviving is his mother, Linda Dunn Jones Melvin of the home; sister, Dionne Hill-Williams (Todd) of Wilson; step-daughter, Rebecca Sullivan of Wilson; step-son,...
Robert Upchurch
Aug 30, 2023
Robert E. Upchurch, 77, of Hubert, formerly of Elm City, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
A graveside service will be Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery.
Robert was the owner and operator of Robert Upchurch Construction and was an avid fisherman and he loved stock car racing.
He is survived by his significant other, Janet Jay; daughters, Lou Ann Boykin...
Ellen Bass
Aug 26, 2023
Ellen Eason Bass, 91, of Stantonsburg, died Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Funeral, Stantonsburg Global Methodist Church, Tuesday, 11:30 AM. The family will gather in the fellowship hall beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment, Stantonsburg Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Bass who died in 2001; son, Gilbert Bass, who died earlier this year; grandson, Christopher Brooks Bass...
Brenda Mustian
Aug 16, 2023
Brenda Williamson Mustian, 75, of Wilson, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, August 26, 2:00 PM, at First Baptist Church, 311 Nash St N, Wilson, followed by visitation.
She is survived by her son, Brent Goff of Berlin, Germany; brothers, Charles Williamson of Swansboro and Brian Williamson of New Bern; step-daughter, Amy Duffus (Chris) of Raleigh; step-son, Roger Mustian...
Mary Webb
Aug 12, 2023
Mary (Mary Della) Summerlin Webb, 90, of Fountain, died peacefully on August 12, 2023, at her home.
She was born on September 22, 1932 in Edgecombe County to Hugh Summerlin and Leona Summerlin Hathaway.
Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who worked hard all her life. Her home was always a safe place to land for...
Susan Temple
Aug 11, 2023
Susan McKeel Temple, 57, of Saratoga, died Friday, August 11, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, August 17, 11:00 AM, Good News Church Cemetery, 6990 Good News Church Rd, Stantonsburg.
Surviving is her husband, James ‘Mike’ Temple; father, Ashley E. McKeel of Saratoga; brothers, Mike McKeel (Belinda) of Greenville, Glenn McKeel (Jessica) of Raleigh, Tim McKeel (Sandra) of Washington, DC, Gene McKeel (Kendall)...
Nelson Thornton
Aug 3, 2023
Nelson Ray Thornton, 84, of Wilson, died Thursday, August 3, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Grace Baptist Church, with a time of visiting and sharing beginning an hour prior to the service. Burial, 4:30 PM, Lee-Johnson Cemetery, 866 Lee-Johnson Rd, Dunn.
Surviving is his wife, Reba Barefoot Thornton; daughter, Debbie Heath (Terry) of Selma; son, Nelson Ray Thornton, Jr (Ruby)...
Claudia Talton
Aug 1, 2023
Claudia Thompson Talton, 75, of Wilson, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park followed by visitation.
Claudia was preceded in death by her parents, Garvis Elmer Thompson and Kelly Rackley Thompson Hardison.
Claudia was a cosmetologist by trade and had retired from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with over 20 years of service.
She is...
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