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Ola Woodard

Ola Woodard

Feb 15, 2023

Ola Dell Freeman Woodard, 96, of Wilson, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Good News Advent Christian Church.  Burial will be in the church cemetery. 

Many will remember her from Cherry’s Restaurant, where she made friends for over 25 years.

Surviving are her daughters, Faye Dawson of Lucama, Ann Evans (John Lee) of Wilson, Jean Pate and...

Roland Godwin

Roland Godwin

Feb 9, 2023

William Roland Godwin, 83, of Black Creek, died Thursday, February 9, 2023.

Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Daniels Chapel OFWB Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

He was “Papa” to his family.  They enjoyed visiting the North Carolina mountains where his mother’s family originated.  He enjoyed cutting his grass and making sure the yard was in top condition.

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Sue Ferrell

Sue Ferrell

Feb 8, 2023

Sue Brooks Ferrell, 89, of Wilson, died peacefully on February 8, 2023, at her home.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at First Christian Church, 207 Tarboro St., Wilson, on Saturday, February 11th, at 2:00 p.m.  The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall following the service.

She was born on May 5, 1933, in Wilson to...

Maggi Lund

Maggi Lund

Jan 28, 2023

Margaret Francke “Maggi” Lund, 87, of Wilson, died at her home on January 28, 2023.

A service will be held at a later date.

She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Lund of the home and Jensen Nelson (John) of Seattle, WA; sons, Jeff Lund of Fremont and Greg Lund of Jackson, MS; grandchildren, Colby and Kellen Nelson.

Mrs. Lund...

Dewey "Hezzie" Davis

Dewey "Hezzie" Davis

Jan 24, 2023

Dewey R. Davis, 88, of Lucama, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Little Rock OFWB Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Copeland Davis; daughter, Susan Cleary (Brad) of Banner Elk; sons, Jim Davis of the home and Dewey “Rusty” Davis, Jr. of Raleigh; grandchildren, Matt Cleary,...

Tim Pate

Tim Pate

Jan 22, 2023

John Timothy “Tim” Pate, 56, of Wilson, died Sunday, January 22, 2023.

Funeral, Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

Tim was retired from Bridgestone-Firestone. 

He is survived by his daughters, Ashley Hawley (William) of Lucama and Emily “Niki” Hodges (Robert) of Penders Crossroads; grandchildren, Makayla Hawley, Justin Hodges and Kaylee Hodges; brother,...

Judy Barnes

Judy Barnes

Jan 20, 2023

Judy Risko Barnes, 74, of Elm City, died Friday, January 20, 2023.

Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park. 

Judy was a retired beautician.

She is survived by her son, Thomas Barnes (Kelly) of Wilson; grandchildren, Danielle, Janielle and Luke Barnes; sister, Anna Harris of Wilson; sisters-in-law, Alice Risko of Wilson and Debbie Risko of Florida; brother-in-law, Carl Hinson of...

R.C. Owens, Jr.

R.C. Owens, Jr.

Jan 15, 2023

Robert Clay “R.C.” Owens, Jr., 90, of Wilson, died Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Funeral, Thursday, 10:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.  Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.

Mr. Owens was born on September 13, 1932 in Wilson County. He graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1950.  Mr. Owens worked in the plumbing and heating industry for over 50...

Ruby Blizzard

Ruby Blizzard

Jan 14, 2023

Ruby Lee Lucas Blizzard, 80, of the Black Creek community, died Saturday, January 14, 2023, in her home.

Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Black Creek Cemetery.  The family will be at home until the funeral hour.

Surviving is her husband, Chester R. Blizzard; daughter, Terry Barnes of Black Creek; son, Danny Ray Blizzard (Connie) of Nashville; grandchildren, Lee Ann Barnes (David...

Albert Lane, Jr.

Albert Lane, Jr.

Jan 14, 2023

Albert Lane, Jr., 75, of the Evansdale Community, Wilson, died Saturday, January 14, 2023.

Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.  Interment will be for the family at a later time.

Surviving is his wife, Brenda Lane; daughters, Lisa Askew (Ronnie) of Elm City and Jamie Bounedjar (Steve) of Wilson; son, Scott...

James Blow

James Blow

Jan 8, 2023

James Paul Blow, 77, of Fremont, died Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Funeral, Thursday, 1:00 PM, Wayne Memorial Park, Dudley.

Surviving is his wife, Louise Bass Blow; daughter, Mandy Hales (Allen) of the home; grandchildren, Kiera and Alexis Harvey; sister, Lela Kennedy of Fremont; brother, Wayne Blow of Raleigh.

James was preceded in death by his son, Mark Blow; parents, Albert...

Clifton Barnes

Clifton Barnes

Jan 6, 2023

Clifton O. Barnes passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at his home in Rocky Mount, with his family at his side.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 9 at 1 pm at Maplewood Cemetery followed by visitation.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ramona Lamm Barnes; daughters, Cathy Pirko (Charles) of Lancaster PA. and...

Gilbert Bass

Gilbert Bass

Jan 6, 2023

Gilbert Brian Bass, 61, of Stantonsburg, died Friday, January 6, 2023.

The family will receive friends Saturday, January 14, 2:00 - 4:00 PM, at the home of his mother, 410 S. Main Street, Stantonsburg.

Gilbert loved the beach and watching NASCAR.

He is survived by his son, Marshall Bass of Wilson; grandson, Jaxson Bass; mother, Ellen Eason Bass of Stantonsburg;...

Frances Rogister

Frances Rogister

Jan 3, 2023

Frances Newcomb Rogister, 68, of Sims, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 3, 2023.

Funeral, Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 7pm at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 2pm at Stantonsburg Cemetery.

Frances enjoyed spending time with her family, doing word searches, and cooking for those she loved.

She was preceded...

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...

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