OBITUARIES

Aug 22, 2021

Elm City - Eddie L. Jones, 46, died Sunday, August 22, 2021.

Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service.  The visitation will be one hour before the funeral.  Burial, Maplewood Cemetery.

Eddie is survived by his wife, Michelle Williford Jones; daughters, Mary Kathryn Jones (fiancé, Riomontes) and Hannah Jones;  son, Jacob Jones, all of the...

Aug 18, 2021

The world lost a beloved mother and fine woman, Mary Hines Little, on August 18th.

Mary battled Alzheimer's disease, but it never stopped her from having a smile on her face or giving out the best hugs. Throughout her life, she loved engaging in conversation with anyone she met (friends and strangers alike) and never shied away from a friendly or competitive game of cards with family or friends.

Aug 18, 2021

Arlene Champion Brattain, 69, of Lucama, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

A visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, August 24, 6:00 - 7:30 PM.

She is survived by her sons, Shawn Horner (Jeivell) of California, Michael Horner (Nancy) of Kenly and Donald Horner of Lucama; daughter, Stephine Cox (John) of South Carolina; 13 beautiful grandchildren and 2 beautiful...

Aug 17, 2021

Eunice Gardner Harrell, 85, of the Bakertown Community, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

Funeral, Thursday, 10:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Macclesfield Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband Moses Ray Harrell; sisters, Lula Leigh Summerlin, Judy Gardner and Dorothy Tant; brothers, Martin, Doug and Clifton Gardner.

Mrs....

Aug 17, 2021

Fay Jacobs Evans, 97, of Black Creek, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Black Creek United Methodist Church with visiting an hour prior to the service. Please observe social distancing and wear a mask for protection.

Mrs. Evans is survived by her sons, Fred “Butch” Evans (Brenda) of Garner and James Evans...

Aug 17, 2021

Gerald Vanderbilt Rowe, 82, of Lucama, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Little Rock OFWB Church, Lucama.  Visiting will be one hour prior to the service.

Gerald was retired from the tobacco industry working in several levels of leadership.  He had served in the U.S. Navy.

Surviving is his wife,...

Aug 17, 2021

Sallie Anne Boswell Patterson, 69, of Wilson, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

She is survived by her sons, Zach Patterson of Hilton Head Island, SC and Andrew Patterson (Patty) of Chapin, SC; grandchildren, Claire and Piper Patterson; mother, Sallie Haynes Boswell of Wilson; sisters, Sue Dail (Ralph) of Wilson and Mary Byrd of Greensboro; brother, Rob Boswell...

Aug 16, 2021

Wayne Junior Baker, 76, of Elm City, died Monday, August 16, 2021.

Funeral, Friday, 10:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.  The family visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:30-8:00 PM.

Wayne was the general manager at the former George Hicks Chrysler Plymouth for over 30 years and had served in the Army National Guard....

Aug 16, 2021

Grace Taylor Aycock, 98, of Fremont, died Monday, August 16, 2021.

Funeral, Saturday, 10:00 AM, Aycock Family Cemetery, Hwy 222 W, Fremont.  Friends may sign the register at Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, Friday, 3:00 – 6:00 PM.

She is survived by her sons, Wayne Aycock (Eva) and Phil Aycock (Vickie) of Lucama; daughters-in-law, Judy Aycock and Cassie Aycock; grandchildren, Angela...

Aug 12, 2021

Rebecca Capps "Becky" Jones, 70, of Wilson, died Thursday, August 12, 2021.

Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park where the family will greet those in attendance.  The family requests masks be worn by all in attendance.

She is survived by her husband, Edwin R. “Teeny” Jones, Jr.;...

Aug 9, 2021

Linwood Ray Stepps, 58, of Wilson, formerly of Elm City, died Monday, August 9, 2021, in his home.

The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, Monday, August 16, 7:00 – 8:30 PM.  The funeral will be Tuesday, August 17, 11:00 AM, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City.

Through the years he had...

Aug 7, 2021

Donna Lynn Dail Batchelor, 61, of Wilson, died Saturday, August 7, 2021.

Funeral, Wednesday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

Donna is survived by her husband, Bobby W. Batchelor; daughter, Ashley Mizelle (Chris) of Wilson; son Michael Batchelor of Elm City; grandchildren, Adeline Mizelle and Bobby Wayne Batchelor;...

Aug 7, 2021

Jean Moss Fleming, 95, of Wilson, died Saturday, August 7, 2021.

Funeral, Monday, 4:00 PM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section J.

Mrs. Fleming was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Patrick “Bummie” Fleming; parents, Samuel Hodges Moss and Nannie Raper Moss; sister, Nancy Vick; brother, Sam H. Moss, Jr..

She was a graduate of...

Aug 2, 2021

Nancy Rogers Griffin, 83, of Wilson passed away Monday, August 2 after a brief illness.

A short service celebrating her life will be held Thursday, August 5 at 7 p.m. at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr. N, Wilson. Pastor Duke Lackey of North Raleigh United Methodist Church will officiate. A visitation, also at Wilson Memorial Service,...

Aug 1, 2021

Luther Earl Bass, Jr., 84, of Wilson, died Sunday, August 1, 2021, at the SECU Hospice House, Smithfield.

Funeral, Wednesday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, with visiting one hour prior to the funeral.  Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.

Surviving is his wife, Barbara “Bobbie” Driver Bass; daughter, Kim Sessoms (Brian) of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Sara Sessoms, Joshua...

Aug 1, 2021

James Rudolph Taylor, 82, of Wilson, died Sunday, August 1, 2021, at the Southeastern Hospice House, Lumberton.

Funeral, Wednesday, 12 Noon, Wilson Memorial Service, with visiting one hour prior to the funeral.  Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.

Surviving is his wife, Ann O’Neal Taylor; daughter, Laurie Brown Smith (Jim) of Elizabethtown; grandson, Adam Brown (Kristen) of Lake...

Jul 31, 2021

Ray Deans Flowers, 81, of Wilson, formerly of Stantonsburg, died Saturday, July 31, 2021, in his home.

Funeral, Monday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.  Interment, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery.

Ray was a member of Stantonsburg Baptist Church.  He had been a mentor for students in accounting...

Jul 29, 2021

Nell Page Delapp, 91, of Lucama, died peacefully, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in her home with her family at her side.

Funeral, Monday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service.  The family will be at the funeral home, Sunday, 6:30 – 8:00 PM.

Many will remember her from Sears and then 27 years with a courteous smile...

Jul 28, 2021

Janet Waddell Bunn, 85, of Angier, died at home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service.  Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.  The visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Pastor Leon Simmons will be officiating the services.

Janet was a devoted wife to Carl for...

Jul 23, 2021

Betty Strother Jordan, 88, of Wilson, died Friday, July 23, 2021.

Funeral, Sunday, July 25, 4:30 PM, First Christian Church, followed by a time of visiting.

Mrs. Jordan had served as a nurse in Wilson in days gone by and was the widow of James Rudolph Jordan who died in 1998.  A daughter, Karen Jackson,...