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Betsy Jane Miller Blake, fondly called “Boo”, of Wilson, passed away on October 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service to honor Boo’s life will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Wilson and the family will receive friends immediately afterwards in Asbury Hall. A visitation will...
Pamella "Pam" Cole Rodgers, age 62, passed away on October 6, 2023, in Wilson, North Carolina.
A memorial service to honor Pam's life will be held on October 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Please join us in celebrating the life of Pamella Cole Rodgers and remembering the impact she had on all those...
J. Larry Williams, 62, of Fremont, died Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Funeral, Monday, 6:30 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Black Creek Cemetery.
Surviving is his wife, Tammy Radford Williams; daughters, Holly Williford (Thomas) of Macclesfield and Abby Maier (Nick) of Black Creek; granddaughter, Anna Beth Maier; sisters, Judy Harper (Roger) of Lucama,...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Page Williford, 86, of Macclesfield, on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Services to honor Mary's life will be held at Wilbanks Christian Church on Sunday at 2:00 PM, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. As we gather to celebrate Mary's life, let us remember the joy she brought to...
Frances Mooring West was called to her Heavenly Home on October 2, 2023 at Pikeville's Countryside Village after a hard fought four-year battle with dementia, four days short of her 90th birthday.
Born Mary Frances Mooring in Fremont on October 6, 1933 to Tobe Mooring and Bertie Blow Mooring, she married her high school sweetheart, Rudolph B. West, on January...
Richard Allen “Rick” Carter, 79, of Wilson, died Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend A Celebration of Life followed by visitation on Saturday, October 7 at 2:00 pm, Forest Hills Baptist Church located at 1407 Forest Hills Road NW, Wilson, NC 27896. An interment will be held immediately after at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Rick...
Peggy Paul Jennette died in her Wilson, NC home surrounded by her family on September 24th.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Kincheloe Paul and Irma Louise Bonander Paul; her husband, Dr. Albert Tyson Jennette; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Sidney Earl Jennette, Jr. and Mary Helen James Jennette and nephew Sidney Earl Jennette III.
Peggy was born...
Michael Wayne Cummings, 58, of Lucama, died September 24, 2023.
He is survived by his sisters, Kathy D. Cummings of Wilson and Cindy Lewis (Johnny) of Needmore, PA; brother, Jeff Cummings (Teresa) of Harmony; special friend, Betty Bullock of Lanexa, VA.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, James Cummings and Jean Collier Cummings Smith.
Arrangements by Wilson Memorial...
Peggy Neal Hardee Measell, 94, of Wilson, died Saturday, September 23, 2023.
Peg, as she was called by her friends or Mama Peg/Aunt Peg by her extended family, died in her sleep at Kitty Askins Hospice Care in Goldsboro.
The Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 28 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church, followed by visitation.
She...
Anita Marshburn Griffin, 51, of Lucama, passed away peacefully at Wilson Medical Center, September 21, 2023 at 8:00pm.
The family will be at Bible Missionary Baptist Church, 2833 Tilghman Rd, Wilson for a time of visiting Thursday, September 28 from 6 to 8pm.
Anita was born and raised in Durham, NC, where she graduated from Southern High School in 1990....
Kermit Best, 90, of Wilson, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, in his home.
Funeral, Sunday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Surviving is his wife, Evelyn Taylor Best; daughter, Loretta Atkinson (James) of Lucama; son, Doug Best of the home; grandson, Kenny Easter (Amanda) of Elm City; triplet great-grandchildren, Shelby Jane, Ava Grace,...
Barbara “Jean” Draughn Nichols, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, after an extended illness with her family at her side.
A graveside service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery, with Rev. Dr. Chris Thomas officiating.
Born in Wilson County on February 12, 1938, she was the only child of the late John Henry...
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 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 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...
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 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 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...
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 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,...
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Betsy Jane Miller Blake, fondly called “Boo”, of Wilson, passed away on October 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service to honor Boo’s life will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Wilson and the family will receive friends immediately afterwards in Asbury Hall. A visitation will...
Pamella "Pam" Cole Rodgers, age 62, passed away on October 6, 2023, in Wilson, North Carolina.
A memorial service to honor Pam's life will be held on October 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Please join us in celebrating the life of Pamella Cole Rodgers and remembering the impact she had on all those...
J. Larry Williams, 62, of Fremont, died Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Funeral, Monday, 6:30 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Black Creek Cemetery.
Surviving is his wife, Tammy Radford Williams; daughters, Holly Williford (Thomas) of Macclesfield and Abby Maier (Nick) of Black Creek; granddaughter, Anna Beth Maier; sisters, Judy Harper (Roger) of Lucama,...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Page Williford, 86, of Macclesfield, on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Services to honor Mary's life will be held at Wilbanks Christian Church on Sunday at 2:00 PM, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. As we gather to celebrate Mary's life, let us remember the joy she brought to...
Frances Mooring West was called to her Heavenly Home on October 2, 2023 at Pikeville's Countryside Village after a hard fought four-year battle with dementia, four days short of her 90th birthday.
Born Mary Frances Mooring in Fremont on October 6, 1933 to Tobe Mooring and Bertie Blow Mooring, she married her high school sweetheart, Rudolph B. West, on January...
Richard Allen “Rick” Carter, 79, of Wilson, died Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend A Celebration of Life followed by visitation on Saturday, October 7 at 2:00 pm, Forest Hills Baptist Church located at 1407 Forest Hills Road NW, Wilson, NC 27896. An interment will be held immediately after at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Rick...
Peggy Paul Jennette died in her Wilson, NC home surrounded by her family on September 24th.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Kincheloe Paul and Irma Louise Bonander Paul; her husband, Dr. Albert Tyson Jennette; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Sidney Earl Jennette, Jr. and Mary Helen James Jennette and nephew Sidney Earl Jennette III.
Peggy was born...
Michael Wayne Cummings, 58, of Lucama, died September 24, 2023.
He is survived by his sisters, Kathy D. Cummings of Wilson and Cindy Lewis (Johnny) of Needmore, PA; brother, Jeff Cummings (Teresa) of Harmony; special friend, Betty Bullock of Lanexa, VA.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, James Cummings and Jean Collier Cummings Smith.
Arrangements by Wilson Memorial...
Peggy Neal Hardee Measell, 94, of Wilson, died Saturday, September 23, 2023.
Peg, as she was called by her friends or Mama Peg/Aunt Peg by her extended family, died in her sleep at Kitty Askins Hospice Care in Goldsboro.
The Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 28 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church, followed by visitation.
She...
Anita Marshburn Griffin, 51, of Lucama, passed away peacefully at Wilson Medical Center, September 21, 2023 at 8:00pm.
The family will be at Bible Missionary Baptist Church, 2833 Tilghman Rd, Wilson for a time of visiting Thursday, September 28 from 6 to 8pm.
Anita was born and raised in Durham, NC, where she graduated from Southern High School in 1990....
Kermit Best, 90, of Wilson, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, in his home.
Funeral, Sunday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Surviving is his wife, Evelyn Taylor Best; daughter, Loretta Atkinson (James) of Lucama; son, Doug Best of the home; grandson, Kenny Easter (Amanda) of Elm City; triplet great-grandchildren, Shelby Jane, Ava Grace,...
Barbara “Jean” Draughn Nichols, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, after an extended illness with her family at her side.
A graveside service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery, with Rev. Dr. Chris Thomas officiating.
Born in Wilson County on February 12, 1938, she was the only child of the late John Henry...
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 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 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...
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 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 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...
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 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,...
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