Joe Jett
Jul 19, 2024
Joseph "Joe" Jett, 75, of Lucama, passed peacefully July 19th, in the presence of his loving family.
Funeral, Tuesday, July 23, 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.
Joe was retired from Wilson Iron Works where he worked as a machinist for 35 years. He was an avid fisherman and loving husband and father. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Judy Jones
Jul 19, 2024
Judy Corbett Jones, 84, of Wilson, died Friday, July 19, 2024.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Jones and parents, Marvin Randolph Corbett and Rosa Lee Holland Corbett.
She is survived by her daughter, Kim Strother (Mike) of Wilson;...
John Byrd
Jul 17, 2024
John Stewart Byrd, 90, of Wilson, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
Funeral, Saturday, July 27, 12:00 PM, at First Baptist Church followed by visitation.
John was retired from Carolina Telephone and Telegraph(Sprint) and served on the Wilson City Council and numerous civic and professional organizations. He was a graduate of Campbell College and East Carolina University.
He was preceded in death by his...
Lillian Lamm
Jul 17, 2024
Lillian Suggs Wheeler Lamm, 97, of Wilson, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Landing.
Funeral, Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, July 19, 4:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Many will remember her as a hairdresser for 45 years and as a member of Connect Church.
She is survived by her son, Ken Wheeler (Lisa) of Wilson; step-son, Greg Lamm...
Wendy Toney
Jul 14, 2024
Wendy Michelle Toney, 45, of Fremont, died Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Funeral, Saturday, July 20, 10:00 AM, at Fremont Missionary Baptist Church followed by visitation. Interment will be at 11:00 AM Monday at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Hogansville, GA.
Wendy heroically provided the gift of life through organ donation. Countless people will have a second chance at life, which will provide some measure...
Oswald Madray
Jul 12, 2024
Oswald Gene Madray, 78, of Carrollton VA, died peacefully in his sleep Friday, July 12, 2024.
DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE SERVICE FOR MR. MADRAY HAS BEEN RESCHUDULED TO Friday, August 9, 11:00 am, at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr N, Wilson, NC 27896.
Oswald was preceded in death by his parents, John Q. Madray and Glennie Pope Madray Roland.
He retired...
Janice Chase
Jul 12, 2024
Janice Sasser Chase, 96, of Eureka, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2024.
The funeral will be Sunday, July 14, 2024, 3:00 p.m., at Eureka Methodist Church, 128 N Church St, Eureka. Visitation and graveside will follow the service.
Mrs. Chase lived in Eureka for nearly 70 years after marrying the late Thomas Edward Chase in 1953. In addition to...
Homer Gardner
Jul 11, 2024
Homer Ray Gardner, 85, of Wilson, died Thursday, July 11, 2024.
A graveside service will be Tuesday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mr. Gardner retired from Bridgestone/Firestone. He was preceded in death by his wife Georgia Elmore Gardner in 2021 and his parents, Luther and Lela Holt Gardner.
He is survived by his daughters, Shirl Walsh (Larry) of Burlington and Cindy Dean...
Daphne Smith
Jul 6, 2024
Daphne Boswell Smith, 91, of Wilson, NC, died Saturday, July 6, 2024.
Funeral services were held July 10th at Wilson Memorial Service with Rev. Eric Vernelson. Interment was in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Daphne retired from the Eastern NC School for the Deaf after 27 years of service.
Daphne was preceded in death by her parents, Geneva and Stephen C. Boswell; three brothers, Allen,...
Jackie Freeman
Jul 5, 2024
Vernon Jackie Freeman, 81, of Wilson, died Friday, July 5, 2024.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Jackie was pastor at New Heart Fellowship and was retired with 45 years of service from Lee Ford & Kenly Ford parts department.
He is survived by his wife Judy Summerlin Freeman; sons, Eddie Freeman (Jean) of...
Larry Thompson
Jul 1, 2024
Larry Kelley Thompson, 66, of Bailey, died Monday, July 1, 2024, at Duke-Raleigh Hospital.
Funeral, Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, Monday, 6:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Larry exemplified hard work, and was a dedicated truck driver for Henry and Epes Transportation for over 35 years.
He had a vibrant personality, and was known for his great sense of humor...
Roger Batchelor
Jun 26, 2024
Roger Dale Batchelor, 64, of Lucama, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
The visitation will be Saturday, June 29, 11:00-1:00, at Wilson Memorial Service.
Roger was a loving husband, Dad, PaPa, Great- PaPa, brother and uncle, who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He inherited his daddy's kind heart and good nature, and knew how to tell a great joke. He...
Melinda Williamson
Jun 18, 2024
Melinda Johnson Williamson, 85, of Kenly, died Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Mrs. Williamson was preceded in death by her parents, Ransom and Ruby Johnson and step-mother, Stella Johnson; her first husband, Carl Linwood Moss, who died in 1999; daughter, Patricia Wiley; brother, Artemus Johnson and sister-in-law, Gretchen...
Milford Holland
Jun 16, 2024
Milford R. Holland, 78, of Wilson, died Sunday, June 16, 2024.
A service was held for the family.
Mr. Holland was retired from Wilson Medical Center with 47 years of service.
He is survived by his sisters Freida Talton of Pikeville and Ella Bee Davis of Goldsboro and brother, Rev. Jim Holland of Canada.
Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr. N, Wilson,...
Danny Beamon
Jun 16, 2024
Danny Wilson Beamon, 75, of Stantonsburg, died Sunday, June 16, 2024.
Funeral, Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, Thursday, 3:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
After graduating from Mount Olive Junior College, he married his high school sweetheart, Brenda Gardner on June 22, 1969. He went for further education to Atlantic Christian College (Barton) graduating in 1971.
With 30 years of...
Franklin Collier
Jun 14, 2024
Carl Franklin Collier, 79, of Goldsboro, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 14, 2024.
He was born on May 4, 1945, in Wayne County, NC.
He was preceded in death by his father, Levie Roland Collier and mother, Josephine Lane Collier and three brothers, Ralph Collier, Emmette Collier and Talmage Collier.
He is survived by many beloved friends and family...
Anson Tyson
Jun 11, 2024
Emily Anson Wooten Sharpe Tyson, 74, of Saratoga, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at First United Methodist Church, Wilson, on Monday, June 17, at 11:00 AM. A visitation will follow the service.
When Anson was born on February 11, 1950, her parents, Sarah Elizabeth Jones Wooten and Roy Anson Wooten,...
Rudy Evans
Jun 6, 2024
Edward Rudolph "Rudy" Evans, 91, of Selma, died Thursday, June 6, 2024.Funeral, Thursday, June 13, 1:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Clayton.Rudy is survived by his wife of 69 years, Hazel Peacock Evans; sons, David and Danny; daughter, Dianne and husband, Jesse and grandson, Jacob.He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie...
Pete Lamm
Jun 5, 2024
Millard Douglas “Pete” Lamm, 45, of Elm City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 5, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Pete was a loving Father, to Tyson and Tyler; a loving son to Millard and Edna and a loving brother to Terri, Tim, Daniel and Stephen.
Pete was an outstanding athlete, an avid sports fan (especially the Florida State Seminoles) and really took...
Connie Mack Bunn
Jun 5, 2024
Connie Mack Bunn, 81, of Sims, died Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 6:00-7:30 PM.
Connie Mack retired from Bridgestone/Firestone and was a Navy veteran.
He is survived by his daughter, Karen Mozingo (Jeff) of Sims; granddaughter, Sara Keen; grandson, Hunter Keen; sister, Phyllis Winstead of Sims; brother, Travis...
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Joe Jett
Jul 19, 2024
Joseph "Joe" Jett, 75, of Lucama, passed peacefully July 19th, in the presence of his loving family.
Funeral, Tuesday, July 23, 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.
Joe was retired from Wilson Iron Works where he worked as a machinist for 35 years. He was an avid fisherman and loving husband and father. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Judy Jones
Jul 19, 2024
Judy Corbett Jones, 84, of Wilson, died Friday, July 19, 2024.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Jones and parents, Marvin Randolph Corbett and Rosa Lee Holland Corbett.
She is survived by her daughter, Kim Strother (Mike) of Wilson;...
John Byrd
Jul 17, 2024
John Stewart Byrd, 90, of Wilson, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
Funeral, Saturday, July 27, 12:00 PM, at First Baptist Church followed by visitation.
John was retired from Carolina Telephone and Telegraph(Sprint) and served on the Wilson City Council and numerous civic and professional organizations. He was a graduate of Campbell College and East Carolina University.
He was preceded in death by his...
Lillian Lamm
Jul 17, 2024
Lillian Suggs Wheeler Lamm, 97, of Wilson, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Landing.
Funeral, Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, July 19, 4:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Many will remember her as a hairdresser for 45 years and as a member of Connect Church.
She is survived by her son, Ken Wheeler (Lisa) of Wilson; step-son, Greg Lamm...
Wendy Toney
Jul 14, 2024
Wendy Michelle Toney, 45, of Fremont, died Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Funeral, Saturday, July 20, 10:00 AM, at Fremont Missionary Baptist Church followed by visitation. Interment will be at 11:00 AM Monday at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Hogansville, GA.
Wendy heroically provided the gift of life through organ donation. Countless people will have a second chance at life, which will provide some measure...
Oswald Madray
Jul 12, 2024
Oswald Gene Madray, 78, of Carrollton VA, died peacefully in his sleep Friday, July 12, 2024.
DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE SERVICE FOR MR. MADRAY HAS BEEN RESCHUDULED TO Friday, August 9, 11:00 am, at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr N, Wilson, NC 27896.
Oswald was preceded in death by his parents, John Q. Madray and Glennie Pope Madray Roland.
He retired...
Janice Chase
Jul 12, 2024
Janice Sasser Chase, 96, of Eureka, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2024.
The funeral will be Sunday, July 14, 2024, 3:00 p.m., at Eureka Methodist Church, 128 N Church St, Eureka. Visitation and graveside will follow the service.
Mrs. Chase lived in Eureka for nearly 70 years after marrying the late Thomas Edward Chase in 1953. In addition to...
Homer Gardner
Jul 11, 2024
Homer Ray Gardner, 85, of Wilson, died Thursday, July 11, 2024.
A graveside service will be Tuesday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mr. Gardner retired from Bridgestone/Firestone. He was preceded in death by his wife Georgia Elmore Gardner in 2021 and his parents, Luther and Lela Holt Gardner.
He is survived by his daughters, Shirl Walsh (Larry) of Burlington and Cindy Dean...
Daphne Smith
Jul 6, 2024
Daphne Boswell Smith, 91, of Wilson, NC, died Saturday, July 6, 2024.
Funeral services were held July 10th at Wilson Memorial Service with Rev. Eric Vernelson. Interment was in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Daphne retired from the Eastern NC School for the Deaf after 27 years of service.
Daphne was preceded in death by her parents, Geneva and Stephen C. Boswell; three brothers, Allen,...
Jackie Freeman
Jul 5, 2024
Vernon Jackie Freeman, 81, of Wilson, died Friday, July 5, 2024.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Jackie was pastor at New Heart Fellowship and was retired with 45 years of service from Lee Ford & Kenly Ford parts department.
He is survived by his wife Judy Summerlin Freeman; sons, Eddie Freeman (Jean) of...
Larry Thompson
Jul 1, 2024
Larry Kelley Thompson, 66, of Bailey, died Monday, July 1, 2024, at Duke-Raleigh Hospital.
Funeral, Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, Monday, 6:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Larry exemplified hard work, and was a dedicated truck driver for Henry and Epes Transportation for over 35 years.
He had a vibrant personality, and was known for his great sense of humor...
Roger Batchelor
Jun 26, 2024
Roger Dale Batchelor, 64, of Lucama, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
The visitation will be Saturday, June 29, 11:00-1:00, at Wilson Memorial Service.
Roger was a loving husband, Dad, PaPa, Great- PaPa, brother and uncle, who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He inherited his daddy's kind heart and good nature, and knew how to tell a great joke. He...
Melinda Williamson
Jun 18, 2024
Melinda Johnson Williamson, 85, of Kenly, died Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Mrs. Williamson was preceded in death by her parents, Ransom and Ruby Johnson and step-mother, Stella Johnson; her first husband, Carl Linwood Moss, who died in 1999; daughter, Patricia Wiley; brother, Artemus Johnson and sister-in-law, Gretchen...
Milford Holland
Jun 16, 2024
Milford R. Holland, 78, of Wilson, died Sunday, June 16, 2024.
A service was held for the family.
Mr. Holland was retired from Wilson Medical Center with 47 years of service.
He is survived by his sisters Freida Talton of Pikeville and Ella Bee Davis of Goldsboro and brother, Rev. Jim Holland of Canada.
Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr. N, Wilson,...
Danny Beamon
Jun 16, 2024
Danny Wilson Beamon, 75, of Stantonsburg, died Sunday, June 16, 2024.
Funeral, Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, Thursday, 3:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
After graduating from Mount Olive Junior College, he married his high school sweetheart, Brenda Gardner on June 22, 1969. He went for further education to Atlantic Christian College (Barton) graduating in 1971.
With 30 years of...
Franklin Collier
Jun 14, 2024
Carl Franklin Collier, 79, of Goldsboro, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 14, 2024.
He was born on May 4, 1945, in Wayne County, NC.
He was preceded in death by his father, Levie Roland Collier and mother, Josephine Lane Collier and three brothers, Ralph Collier, Emmette Collier and Talmage Collier.
He is survived by many beloved friends and family...
Anson Tyson
Jun 11, 2024
Emily Anson Wooten Sharpe Tyson, 74, of Saratoga, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at First United Methodist Church, Wilson, on Monday, June 17, at 11:00 AM. A visitation will follow the service.
When Anson was born on February 11, 1950, her parents, Sarah Elizabeth Jones Wooten and Roy Anson Wooten,...
Rudy Evans
Jun 6, 2024
Edward Rudolph "Rudy" Evans, 91, of Selma, died Thursday, June 6, 2024.Funeral, Thursday, June 13, 1:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Clayton.Rudy is survived by his wife of 69 years, Hazel Peacock Evans; sons, David and Danny; daughter, Dianne and husband, Jesse and grandson, Jacob.He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie...
Pete Lamm
Jun 5, 2024
Millard Douglas “Pete” Lamm, 45, of Elm City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 5, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Pete was a loving Father, to Tyson and Tyler; a loving son to Millard and Edna and a loving brother to Terri, Tim, Daniel and Stephen.
Pete was an outstanding athlete, an avid sports fan (especially the Florida State Seminoles) and really took...
Connie Mack Bunn
Jun 5, 2024
Connie Mack Bunn, 81, of Sims, died Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 6:00-7:30 PM.
Connie Mack retired from Bridgestone/Firestone and was a Navy veteran.
He is survived by his daughter, Karen Mozingo (Jeff) of Sims; granddaughter, Sara Keen; grandson, Hunter Keen; sister, Phyllis Winstead of Sims; brother, Travis...
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