Pat Reeves
Jun 4, 2021
Patricia "Pat" Smith Reeves, 71, of Wilson, passed away Friday June 4 2021.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, June 12, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.
Pat was retired salesperson for International Hangers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Cecile Johnson Smith of Wilson and special friend Wesley Turnage.
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Minnie McCullen
Jun 1, 2021
Minnie Fields McCullen, age 87, of Wilson, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
Funeral, Friday, 3:00 PM, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, with visitation beginning at 2:00 PM. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will also be at the home of Lynne White and Jack Mobilia in the Belle Meade community, Thursday, 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
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Martha Windham
May 31, 2021
Martha Walker Windham, 89, of Wilson, died Monday, May 31, 2021.
Funeral, Thursday, June, 3, 11 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 PM.
Mrs. Windham was preceded in death by her husband, William E. “Bill” Windham, Jr. and daughter, Jennifer Winbourne.
She is survived...
Pete Wells
May 30, 2021
Kermit M. “Pete” Wells, 92, of Wilson, died Sunday, May 30, 2021.
Funeral, Wednesday, June 2, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Entombment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
He was the owner of the former M&W Grocery for 36½ years and served in the Army during the Korean War.
Mr. Wells is...
Janet Daniel
May 29, 2021
Janet Williamson Daniel, 83, of the New Hope Community, died in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
Funeral, Wednesday, June 2, 11:00 AM, Mount Zion United Methodist Church. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
Surviving is her husband, John W....
Judy Howell
May 27, 2021
Judith “Judy” Baker Howell, 80, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 27, 2021.
Funeral, Sunday, 5:00 PM, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. The interment will be for and at the convenience of the family. The family will be at the home of Cindy and Steve Harrell, 5120 Pridgen Road, Elm City.
Judy was born on July 12, 1940 in Wilson to...
Thelma Goff
May 25, 2021
Thelma Odom Goff, age 92, passed away on May 25, 2021.
Born in Nash County on June 28, 1928, she was the middle child and only daughter of seven children of the late Willie Clyde and Anna Joyner Odom, both of Rocky Mount. She was a loving wife of 70 years to Horace Goff, of Wilson. Thelma...
Chuck Bondley
May 21, 2021
WILSON - Charles John "Chuck" Bondley III was born June 16, 1952 in Spokane, Washington. He transitioned to Heaven across The Rainbow Bridge where his beloved Westie, Duffie was waiting for him on May 21, 2021 at Vidant Hospital in Greenville, NC.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Chuck’s life will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at...
Diane Agee
May 20, 2021
Diane Richardson Cato Agee, 77, passed away on May 20, 2021 in Pikeville, NC. She was a resident of Countryside Village.
She was a native of Vernon, Texas and lived in Gainesville, Florida, Charleston, West Virginia, and Daphne, Alabama prior to moving to Wilson, and then to Pikeville.
Diane enjoyed playing tennis, golf, and staying...
Ernestine Poythress
May 19, 2021
Ernestine Cooper Poythress, 91, of Wilson, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, at West Nash United Methodist Church followed by visitation. Interment, Monday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Poythress married C.V. Poythress on Christmas Eve 1949. They enjoyed 71 years together. They were inseparable and enjoyed many trips with the...
Katherine Scott
May 11, 2021
Katherine Whitford Scott, 88, of Wilson, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
A graveside service will be Friday, 11:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery.
Katherine Kinsey Whitford was born in a house on Craven Street in New Bern, NC on March 10, 1933 to Annie Kinsey Cook Whitford and John David Whitford. She described her childhood as...
Mae Lamm
May 10, 2021
Mae Lamm, 79, of the Southern Nash School community, Bailey, died Monday, May 10, 2021.
Funeral, Friday, May 14, 6:00 pm, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by time of visiting and sharing. (Masks and social distancing are encouraged.)
Surviving are her sons, David Lewis (Arlene) of the home and Randy Massey (Evon) of Key Largo, FL;...
Gloria Poythress
May 8, 2021
Gloria Bryant Poythress, 64, of Wilson, died Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Any memorial services will be for and at the convenience of the family
After working for 10 years for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil and Water Conservation Division Gloria decided to work full time with her husband, David as owner/operator of Poythress Amusements. ...
Bill Wooding
May 1, 2021
William A. “Bill” Wooding, 78, of Wilson, died Saturday, May 1, 2021, in his home.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park conducted by Rev. Steve Strickland.
Surviving is his wife, Ann Williamson Wooding; sons, Christian Wooding of PA, Mark Schramm and Eric Schramm, both of NJ; sister-in-law, Sylvia Corbett (Jimmy) of Wilson.
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Beverly Barnes
May 1, 2021
On May 1st, 2021, Beverly Green Barnes, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away peacefully at the age of 82.
Beverly was born on September 3rd, 1938 to William and Evelyn Green on Long Island, N.Y. She met the love of her life Don Barnes in high school, they were married on September 14th, 1957 in Kings Park, NY. Soon after marriage she became a US Army military wife, relocating to...
Katie Lynch
Apr 26, 2021
Katie “Kay” Carpenter Lynch, 87, of Wilson, died Monday, April 26, 2021.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park. Masks and social distancing are suggested.
She was a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church. Many will remember her from the Fike High School cafeteria as "Mis Edna".
Mrs. Lynch is survived by her husband,...
Hilton Petway
Apr 25, 2021
Hilton D. Petway, 75, of Wilson died April 25, 2021, in his home. Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Ascension Lutheran Church. Burial, Maplewood Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Social distancing and masks are suggested.
Hilton was raised at Rosebud in Elm City. He married his high school sweetheart in 1965...
Bonita Mildon
Apr 23, 2021
Bonita Beddingfield Mildon, 54, of the Rock Ridge Community, died Friday, April 23, 2021.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00, Evergreen Memorial Park. Social distancing and masks are encouraged.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Mildon (fiancé, Chase Edwards) of Wilson; son, Eddie Mildon of Wilmington; parents, Curtis and Jenny Collie Beddingfield of Wilson; brother, Travis Beddingfield (Becky)...
Lois Tipton
Apr 22, 2021
Lois McDonald Tipton, 99, formerly of Wilson, died April 22, 2021, at the home of her son in Chesapeake, VA.
Funeral, Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service. (Masks and social distancing are encouraged.)
Surviving is her son, Richard Tipton (Theresa); grandchildren, Paula, Gary and Brad Tipton; several great- and great-great grandchildren;...
John Wiggs
Apr 21, 2021
John Russell Wiggs, Jr., 84, of Blounts Creek, formerly of Fremont, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont.
He owned and operated the former Wilson Welding and Medical Supply.
Among his survivors is his wife, Winnie Odom Wiggs.
He was preceded in death by...
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Pat Reeves
Jun 4, 2021
Patricia "Pat" Smith Reeves, 71, of Wilson, passed away Friday June 4 2021.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, June 12, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.
Pat was retired salesperson for International Hangers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Cecile Johnson Smith of Wilson and special friend Wesley Turnage.
...
Minnie McCullen
Jun 1, 2021
Minnie Fields McCullen, age 87, of Wilson, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
Funeral, Friday, 3:00 PM, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, with visitation beginning at 2:00 PM. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will also be at the home of Lynne White and Jack Mobilia in the Belle Meade community, Thursday, 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
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Martha Windham
May 31, 2021
Martha Walker Windham, 89, of Wilson, died Monday, May 31, 2021.
Funeral, Thursday, June, 3, 11 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 PM.
Mrs. Windham was preceded in death by her husband, William E. “Bill” Windham, Jr. and daughter, Jennifer Winbourne.
She is survived...
Pete Wells
May 30, 2021
Kermit M. “Pete” Wells, 92, of Wilson, died Sunday, May 30, 2021.
Funeral, Wednesday, June 2, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Entombment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
He was the owner of the former M&W Grocery for 36½ years and served in the Army during the Korean War.
Mr. Wells is...
Janet Daniel
May 29, 2021
Janet Williamson Daniel, 83, of the New Hope Community, died in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
Funeral, Wednesday, June 2, 11:00 AM, Mount Zion United Methodist Church. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
Surviving is her husband, John W....
Judy Howell
May 27, 2021
Judith “Judy” Baker Howell, 80, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 27, 2021.
Funeral, Sunday, 5:00 PM, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. The interment will be for and at the convenience of the family. The family will be at the home of Cindy and Steve Harrell, 5120 Pridgen Road, Elm City.
Judy was born on July 12, 1940 in Wilson to...
Thelma Goff
May 25, 2021
Thelma Odom Goff, age 92, passed away on May 25, 2021.
Born in Nash County on June 28, 1928, she was the middle child and only daughter of seven children of the late Willie Clyde and Anna Joyner Odom, both of Rocky Mount. She was a loving wife of 70 years to Horace Goff, of Wilson. Thelma...
Chuck Bondley
May 21, 2021
WILSON - Charles John "Chuck" Bondley III was born June 16, 1952 in Spokane, Washington. He transitioned to Heaven across The Rainbow Bridge where his beloved Westie, Duffie was waiting for him on May 21, 2021 at Vidant Hospital in Greenville, NC.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Chuck’s life will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at...
Diane Agee
May 20, 2021
Diane Richardson Cato Agee, 77, passed away on May 20, 2021 in Pikeville, NC. She was a resident of Countryside Village.
She was a native of Vernon, Texas and lived in Gainesville, Florida, Charleston, West Virginia, and Daphne, Alabama prior to moving to Wilson, and then to Pikeville.
Diane enjoyed playing tennis, golf, and staying...
Ernestine Poythress
May 19, 2021
Ernestine Cooper Poythress, 91, of Wilson, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, at West Nash United Methodist Church followed by visitation. Interment, Monday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Poythress married C.V. Poythress on Christmas Eve 1949. They enjoyed 71 years together. They were inseparable and enjoyed many trips with the...
Katherine Scott
May 11, 2021
Katherine Whitford Scott, 88, of Wilson, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
A graveside service will be Friday, 11:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery.
Katherine Kinsey Whitford was born in a house on Craven Street in New Bern, NC on March 10, 1933 to Annie Kinsey Cook Whitford and John David Whitford. She described her childhood as...
Mae Lamm
May 10, 2021
Mae Lamm, 79, of the Southern Nash School community, Bailey, died Monday, May 10, 2021.
Funeral, Friday, May 14, 6:00 pm, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by time of visiting and sharing. (Masks and social distancing are encouraged.)
Surviving are her sons, David Lewis (Arlene) of the home and Randy Massey (Evon) of Key Largo, FL;...
Gloria Poythress
May 8, 2021
Gloria Bryant Poythress, 64, of Wilson, died Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Any memorial services will be for and at the convenience of the family
After working for 10 years for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil and Water Conservation Division Gloria decided to work full time with her husband, David as owner/operator of Poythress Amusements. ...
Bill Wooding
May 1, 2021
William A. “Bill” Wooding, 78, of Wilson, died Saturday, May 1, 2021, in his home.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park conducted by Rev. Steve Strickland.
Surviving is his wife, Ann Williamson Wooding; sons, Christian Wooding of PA, Mark Schramm and Eric Schramm, both of NJ; sister-in-law, Sylvia Corbett (Jimmy) of Wilson.
...
Beverly Barnes
May 1, 2021
On May 1st, 2021, Beverly Green Barnes, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away peacefully at the age of 82.
Beverly was born on September 3rd, 1938 to William and Evelyn Green on Long Island, N.Y. She met the love of her life Don Barnes in high school, they were married on September 14th, 1957 in Kings Park, NY. Soon after marriage she became a US Army military wife, relocating to...
Katie Lynch
Apr 26, 2021
Katie “Kay” Carpenter Lynch, 87, of Wilson, died Monday, April 26, 2021.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park. Masks and social distancing are suggested.
She was a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church. Many will remember her from the Fike High School cafeteria as "Mis Edna".
Mrs. Lynch is survived by her husband,...
Hilton Petway
Apr 25, 2021
Hilton D. Petway, 75, of Wilson died April 25, 2021, in his home. Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Ascension Lutheran Church. Burial, Maplewood Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Social distancing and masks are suggested.
Hilton was raised at Rosebud in Elm City. He married his high school sweetheart in 1965...
Bonita Mildon
Apr 23, 2021
Bonita Beddingfield Mildon, 54, of the Rock Ridge Community, died Friday, April 23, 2021.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00, Evergreen Memorial Park. Social distancing and masks are encouraged.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Mildon (fiancé, Chase Edwards) of Wilson; son, Eddie Mildon of Wilmington; parents, Curtis and Jenny Collie Beddingfield of Wilson; brother, Travis Beddingfield (Becky)...
Lois Tipton
Apr 22, 2021
Lois McDonald Tipton, 99, formerly of Wilson, died April 22, 2021, at the home of her son in Chesapeake, VA.
Funeral, Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service. (Masks and social distancing are encouraged.)
Surviving is her son, Richard Tipton (Theresa); grandchildren, Paula, Gary and Brad Tipton; several great- and great-great grandchildren;...
John Wiggs
Apr 21, 2021
John Russell Wiggs, Jr., 84, of Blounts Creek, formerly of Fremont, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont.
He owned and operated the former Wilson Welding and Medical Supply.
Among his survivors is his wife, Winnie Odom Wiggs.
He was preceded in death by...
