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Raymond Saunders

Raymond Saunders

Apr 7, 2023

Raymond Frank Saunders, 84, of Saratoga, died Friday, April 7, 2023, in his home.

Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.  Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.

He is survived by his daughter, Elaine Saunders of the home; sister, Dorothy Proctor of Morehead City; fur babies, Henry, Lucky, Harry and Hazel...

David Barnes

David Barnes

Apr 3, 2023

David Lee Barnes, 61, of Eureka, died Monday, April 3, 2023.

Funeral, Thursday, 10:00 AM, at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont followed by visitation.

David was an avid golfer and was often accompanied by his canine companion, Hopper.  He worked many years as a lineman in utility construction.

He is survived by his daughter, Heather Barnes (Santonio James) of Pikeville; son,...

Chris Davis

Chris Davis

Apr 2, 2023

James Christopher "Chris" Davis, 63, of Elm City, died Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Funeral, Thursday, 1:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.

Chris worked at R.R. Donnelley and was an Eagle Scout.  He was the first member of the Wilson Sons of the Confederate Veterans.

He was preceded in death by his parents Walter Davis, Jr., and Margie...

Mary Daniel

Mary Daniel

Mar 26, 2023

Mary Jane Bowen York Basnight Daniel, 93, of Benson, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

The family will celebrate her life at a later date.

Mary Jane was a resident of Manteo, NC most of her life.  She loved her family, fishing, shopping, and her Friday nights at Sweepstakes.

She is survived by her daughter, Marion C. York (Steve);...

Doris Holmes Whitley

Doris Holmes Whitley

Mar 24, 2023

Doris Viverette Holmes Whitley, 94, of Elm City, died Friday, March 24, 2023.

A Celebration of Life Service will be Thursday, 6:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.

Doris retired from the City of Wilson after 30 plus years of service.  She started her career in the finance department as a bookkeeping machine operator and worked her way...

Hugh "J.R." Summerlin, Jr.

Hugh "J.R." Summerlin, Jr.

Mar 22, 2023

Hugh “J.R.” Summerlin, Jr., 89, of Elm City, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Funeral, Saturday, 3:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation, Friday, 7:00-8:30 PM, Wilson Memorial Service.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Webb Summerlin; parents, Hugh and Zelphia Sutton Summerlin; sister, Dorothy Carr; brother, John Summerlin.

Mr. Summerlin is survived by his daughters, Patricia Elmore (Garry)...

Faye Rose

Faye Rose

Mar 22, 2023

Faye Lamm Rose, 90, of Pikeville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, with her family by her side.

A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, 11:00 AM, at Bethel Church, Goldsboro, of which she was member for 54 years.  The Rev. Dr. Steve Holder and Pastor Barry Ginn will officiate.  The visitation will...

Louise Manning

Louise Manning

Mar 20, 2023

Louise Davis Manning, 87, died Monday, March 20, 2023, in her home.

Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Burial, Bailey Cemetery.  

Surviving is her daughter, Carla M. McCurdy (Patrick) of Sherman, TX; grandsons, Kendall Manning (Brandy Davis) of Bailey, Joey and Gavin McCurdy; granddaughter, Alice Bernier (Zachery); great-granddaughters, Lillith Nicole Bernier, Aubrey Louise Manning of...

Aaron Massey

Aaron Massey

Mar 19, 2023

Aaron Paul Massey, 53, died on Sunday, March 19, 2023.  He and his wife, Midge, recently relocated to Sims and to the Rock Ridge Community. 

Born in Savannah, GA on February 23, 1970, his family moved to different states as a military dependent until 1981 when they returned to their home state of Vermont.  Aaron tried different kinds of employment...

Philip Winders

Philip Winders

Mar 19, 2023

Philip Hugh Winders, 58, of Wilson, died Sunday, March 19, 2023.

Funeral, Sunday, March 26, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service.

Surviving is his son, Spencer Winders, of Gulf Breeze, Fl; sister, Donna Jean Winders of Wilson; his former wife, Lisa Williams Winders and her son, Kamden Winders of Enterprise, Al.

He was born in Wilson, graduated from Hunt High School and...

Jenny Joyner

Jenny Joyner

Mar 18, 2023

Jennifer “Jenny” Pittman Joyner, 49, of Fremont, died Saturday, March 18, 2023. 

Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, at the Eureka Cemetery.  The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service Monday, 2:00-5:00 PM.

Surviving is her mother, Bonnie Bridgers Pittman; son, Colby Joyner (Kristen); grandson, Joseph Joyner; fiance’, Mack “Buddy” Carter, and his son, Noah all of Fremont; nephew, Jon Whitley (Jennifer)...

Dora Pridgen Joyner

Dora Pridgen Joyner

Mar 16, 2023

Dora Pridgen Morris Joyner, 100, died Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Funeral, Sunday, 2:30 PM, at Mount Zion United Methodist Church.  The visitation will be at the church Sunday from 1:00 - 2:30 PM.    Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.

She is survived by her sons, John Stephen Joyner, Sr. (Kathy) of Elm City and Louis Dean Joyner (Gail) of Wilson; seven grandchildren;...

Bertha Edmundson Davis

Bertha Edmundson Davis

Mar 4, 2023

Bertha Edmundson Davis, 97, of Fremont, NC passed away on March 4, 2023, at home surrounded by family.

The visitation will begin at 9:30 am with a funeral following at 11 am on Wednesday, March 8, at Fremont United Methodist Church, Fremont.  Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend,...

Bobby Ray Batts

Bobby Ray Batts

Mar 1, 2023

Bobby Ray Batts, 88, of Elm City, passed away at home surrounded by his family early March 1, 2023.

Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson.  Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.  The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 6:30 – 8:00 PM.

He was born in Wilson County on May 8, 1934 to Minnie Walston Batts and Guy...

Larry Sullivan

Larry Sullivan

Mar 1, 2023

Lawrence E. “Larry” Sullivan, 80, of Elm City, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Tabernacle Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

Larry taught Sunday School for over 50 years and worshipped at Westview Baptist Church and Tabernacle Baptist Church. He helped with Awana and had been a school...

Ray Etheridge

Ray Etheridge

Feb 23, 2023

Julian Ray Etheridge, beloved husband of Ann Etheridge, died peacefully at home in the early morning hours of February 23, 2023 at the age of 94 surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Forest Hills Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

Ray was born November 22, 1928 in Wilson County to Selby Anderson Etheridge,...

Edith Kirby

Edith Kirby

Feb 22, 2023

Edith Deans Kirby, 91, of Lucama, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, with a period of visiting beginning at 1:00 PM.  Interment, Kenly Cemetery.

Mrs. Kirby was preceded in death by her husband, W. Leatrice Kirby in 2020; parents, Andrew Jackson and Lessie Barnes Deans of Wilson County; grandson, Andrew Kirby.

She is...

Connie Tant

Connie Tant

Feb 21, 2023

Connie Roberts Tant, 83, of Wilson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

Funeral, Sunday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by at time of visiting and sharing.

Connie was born on May 19, 1939 in Burley, Idaho to Clarence Bunot Roberts and Ree Lavon (Papworth) Roberts. She was the eighth...

Charlie Meeks

Charlie Meeks

Feb 15, 2023

Kenneth A. “Charlie” Meeks, 72, of Elm City, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur W. Meeks, Jr. and Treba Bunn Meeks and his brother, Ricky Meeks in 2022.

He is survived by his wife, Jean Winstead Meeks; daughters, Sherry Shafer (Clyde) and Karen Williams of Wilson and Kathy Hammonds (Marty) of Wilmington,...

James Thomas Smith

James Thomas Smith

Feb 15, 2023

James Thomas Smith, 81, of Fremont, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.  Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.  The visitation will be at the funeral home Saturday, 5:00-6:30 PM.

James Thomas was an adored father, and  grandfather and was a beloved husband to his wife Carolyn for almost 57 years.  He worked many years for...

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