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Elizabeth Groce

Elizabeth Groce

Jan 1, 2023

Elizabeth Danette Groce, 30, of Marion, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, in Norfolk Virginia.

Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM at Rose of Sharon OFWB Church, 8000 Bear Grass Rd., Robersonville NC, conducted by Reverend Johnny Sullivan. Visitation, Friday, 6 – 8 PM, Wilson Memorial Service.

She had been employed by First Advantage of Fishers, Indiana, Marion General Hospital,...

Horace Issette

Horace Issette

Dec 27, 2022

Horace Ray Issette, 77, of Wilson died Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park.

Horace was an upholsterer, including boat cushions, had worked at Barcalounger, and retired from Superior Cable (now Draka). He served in the Army and was a volunteer at Silver Lake Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife Lucendia Turner Issette;...

Coon Pittman, Jr.

Coon Pittman, Jr.

Dec 25, 2022

Coon Pittman, Jr., 97, of Elm City, died Sunday, December 25, 2022.

Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery.

Mr. Pittman was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Elizabeth Lamm Pittman; daughters, Brenda Baker (Buddy) of Wilson and Susan Wooten (Jr.) of Elm City; son, James Pittman (Brenda) of Wilson; grandchildren, Jamie Pittman,...

Hoyt Rogers

Hoyt Rogers

Dec 24, 2022

Hoyt Rogers, 75, of Winchester, VA, died December 24, 2022. Funeral, Noon, Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Wilson Memorial Service.  The visitation will be 30 minutes before the funeral.

Hoyt was born on February 3, 1947, in Marion County, SC to Horace P. and Leitha Mae Brown Rogers.He graduated from Ralph L. Fike High School in 1965. During his time there,...

Evelyn Hill

Evelyn Hill

Dec 24, 2022

Evelyn Pate Hill, 93, of Wilson, died Saturday, December 24, 2022.

A service will be held for and at the convenience of the family.  The visitation will be Monday, January 2, 2023 at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1407 Forest Hills Rd NW, Wilson, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.

Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her husband, James A. “Jim”...

Teresa Davis

Teresa Davis

Dec 22, 2022

Teresa Carolyn Davis, 73, of Bailey, died December 22, 2022.

Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.  Interment, Bailey Cemetery.

Teresa graduated from Bailey High School and retired with over 30 years of service from the NC Department of Administration, Purchase and Contract Division.  She traveled to many countries.  Las Vegas was her favorite place to...

James Bass

James Bass

Dec 22, 2022

James Albert Bass, 86, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 22, 2022.

Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.

Mr. Bass was retired parts manager at Lee Motor Company, and had served in the National Guard.

He is survived by his wife Mary Sutton Bass; sister, Jean Goff of Wilson; brother, Hilton Bass (Jo...

Charles Tyson

Charles Tyson

Dec 15, 2022

Charles Stewart Tyson, 80, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 15, 2022.

Funeral, Monday, 1:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.  Burial will be for and at the convenience of the family. 

Charles was retired from Thurston Motor Lines.

Surviving is his wife Linda Hardison Tyson; daughter, Angie Stocks (Andy) of Wilson; son, Ed Tyson...

Matthew Bunn

Matthew Bunn

Dec 13, 2022

Matthew Samuel “Matt” Bunn, 26, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

Matt’s Celebration of Life will be Sunday, December 18, 2022, 4:00, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.

Matt was born November 16, 1996.  He was so loving and devoted to his family and friends.  He was an avid sports fan, fisherman, history buff and video gamer. ...

Bud Pearson

Bud Pearson

Dec 13, 2022

Rodney Madison "Bud" Pearson, 89, of Sims, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday evening, December 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Funeral, Saturday, 10:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service.  The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 5:00-6:30 PM.

Rodney was born in Nash County on April 29, 1933. He retired from the NC Department...

Paul Elliott

Paul Elliott

Dec 12, 2022

Paul Warren Elliott, 57, of Wilson, died Monday, December 12, 2022.

Funeral, Saturday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting.

Paul was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Frank Elliott, in January 2022.

He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Newcomb Elliott; sisters, Mary Davis and Rebecca Kicklighter; nieces, Leah Bissette (Matthew) and Hannah Kicklighter...

Cathy Cook

Cathy Cook

Dec 12, 2022

Cathy Walston Cook, 61, of Lucama, died Monday, December 12, 2022.

Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by burial at Aycock Family Cemetery in Lucama.  The visitation will be Thursday, 6:30-8:30 PM at Wilson Memorial Service.

Cathy was preceded in death by her son, Clarence David “Casey” Cook III in September 2021; sister, Pamela Amerson; parents, Barney and...

Rev. Julius Whitley

Rev. Julius Whitley

Dec 11, 2022

Stantonsburg - Reverend Julius Lee Whitley, 86, of the Saratoga-Good News Community, died Sunday, December 11, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.  

Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 pm, at Good News Church, 6990 Good News Church Rd, Stantonsburg, with burial following the service in the church cemetery. 

Rev. Whitley was born July 24, 1936, to Elsie Ellis Whitley and Richard Lee...

Greg Lamm

Greg Lamm

Dec 8, 2022

Gregory Todd Lamm, 56, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 8, 2022.

Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Buckhorn Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Joe Shakour.

He is survived by his daughter, Lindsey Brewer (Justin) of Winterville; son, Wesley Lamm of Wilson; parents, Quentin and Joann Boykin Lamm, with whom he has been living during his illness; brother, Jody Lamm of Sims; his puppy...

Sidney Pate

Sidney Pate

Dec 3, 2022

Stantonsburg - Sidney Earl Pate, 77, of the Saratoga-Good News Church Community, died Saturday, December 3, 2022.

Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Good News Advent Christian Church, followed by a time in visiting and sharing in the Fellowship Hall.Surviving is his wife, Jean Woodard Pate; daughter, Dell Pate of the home; son, Ron Pate (Leslie) of Middlesex; granddaughter Makayla Pate; grandson,...

Bill Phillips

Bill Phillips

Dec 1, 2022

William D. “Bill” Phillips, 91, died Thursday, December 1, 2022.

Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, First United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

Bill was born on August 14,1931 in Chatham County, NC to George Paul Phillips and Minnie Hudson Phillips. He was raised on a beautiful farm up on a hill. His father died just as...

Matthew Lamm

Matthew Lamm

Nov 27, 2022

Matthew Lloyd Lamm, 37, of Wilson, died Sunday, November 27, 2022.

A service was held for the family.

He is survived by his parents, Richard and Kathy Strickland Lamm; sisters, Lindsey Woolard (Chris) of Wilmington and Katie Strother (Jordan) of Wilson; nieces and nephews, Silas and Savannah Woolard and Ellie Quinn and Judah Strother; girlfriend, Ana Cooke of Wilson.

In...

Jerry Arnette

Jerry Arnette

Nov 27, 2022

Jerry W. Arnette, 69, of Elm City, died Sunday, November 27, 2022.

Funeral, Friday, December 2, 11:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service with Pastor Rusty Russell officiating, followed by visitation. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.

Jerry was born on May 23, 1953, to Chancey Arnette and Clara Smith, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Knowles Arnette;...

Sandra Newman

Sandra Newman

Nov 26, 2022

Sandra Kaye Newman, 60, of Ayden, died Saturday, November 26, 2022.

Funeral, Saturday, 2:30 PM, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1423 Forest Hills Rd NW, Wilson, followed by visitation.

Sandra was the youngest child of Earl and Annice Newman, born in Wilson, NC on July 9, 1962. 

The one that completed "the Seven", Sandra was very close with her siblings....

Jerold Williams

Jerold Williams

Nov 26, 2022

Jerold Bryan Williams, 72, of Wilson, died Saturday, November 26, 2022.

Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, First Baptist Church.  Burial with Masonic Rites will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park beside his wife, Joan Rodgers Williams, who died in April, 2013.  The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 PM.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death...

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