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Brad Moye

Brad Moye

Sep 7, 2020

Brad Moye, 55, of Wilson, died Monday, September 7, 2020.

Funeral, Friday, 10:00 AM, at Stantonsburg Cemetery conducted by Rev. Allen Stanley.  The family will be at 7502 Woodbridge Rd, Stantonsburg.

He was preceded in death by his mother Virginia Johnson Moye and was a former employee of Lowe’s in Wilson and a member of...

Bobby Kirkland

Bobby Kirkland

Sep 6, 2020

Robert Edward “Bobby” Kirkland, Jr., of Wilson, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

The funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family.

He was born March 13, 1925 to the late Robert Edward and Bessie Barnes Kirkland.  In addition to his parents , he was preceded in death by...

Joe Thompson

Joe Thompson

Sep 4, 2020

Joseph Dixon Thompson, “Joe”, age 70, died quietly early the morning of September 4, 2020.  After many years of decline due to Alzheimer’s Dementia, Joe is now at peace.  At the time of his death he was under the diligent and compassionate care of a spectacular team of nurses and physicians at the Durham VA Medical Center’s hospice unit....

Kenneth Dail

Kenneth Dail

Sep 4, 2020

Kenneth A. Dail, 74, died Friday, September 4, 2020.

Funeral, Tuesday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service.

He was retired from Mello Butter Cup Ice Cream Company.

Surviving is his wife, Judy Pierce Dail; daughter, Tracey D. Meeks of the home; son, Rusty Dail (Alison) of Fremont; grandchildren, Taylor and Trey Dail, Casey and...

Pennettie Manning

Pennettie Manning

Sep 3, 2020

Pennettie Wiggs Manning, 85, of Middlesex, died Thursday, September 3, 2020.

Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Bailey Cemetery [masks are encouraged].

Mrs. Manning was an ordained minister with a bachelor’s degree in biblical theology and a master’s degree in religious arts and Christian counseling.  She attended the Christ for the Nations Bible College, in Dallas, Texas....

Edythe Joyner

Edythe Joyner

Sep 1, 2020

Edythe “Edie P.” Woodard Joyner, 79, of Bailey, died Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday at 6:00 PM at Wave Church (5334 Lamm Rd, Wilson) followed by visitation.

She is survived by her husband, James P. “Jimmy” Joyner; sons, David Pearson (Amy) of Bailey and Jeff Joyner (Nancy)...

David Coley

David Coley

Aug 30, 2020

David Coley, 63, of Sharpsburg, died Sunday, August 30, 2020.

Funeral, Thursday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Gloria Blow Coley; son, Kevin Blow (Chrystal) of Elm City; sister, Patricia Joyner (Lynn) of Elm City; brother, Jimmy Coley (Angie) of Bracey, VA; sister-in-law, Brenda...

Ann Newcombe

Ann Newcombe

Aug 29, 2020

Ann Dickerson Newcombe, 93, of Wilson, died Saturday, August 29, 2020.

Funeral, Wednesday, 10:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.

Mrs. Newcombe was widow of J.C. “Click” Newcombe who died in 2016.  Her parents were the late Admiral and Mae Bass Dickerson of Black Creek.

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Miller (Mike) of Wilson;...

Bonnie White

Bonnie White

Aug 28, 2020

Bonnie Rae White, 71, of Wilson, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020.

A memorial service will be Wednesday, September 9, 2020, 6:00 PM,  at Wilson Memorial Service.

Bonnie grew up in Delevan, New York, graduated from Delevan-Michias High School.  She attended College at Upstate Medical and did her radiology training at Warsaw Hospital, Warsaw, NY. ...

Bill Shelton

Bill Shelton

Aug 25, 2020

STANTONSBURG – William T. “Bill” Shelton, 87, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

The funeral will be Friday, 11:00 AM, Shelton Family Cemetery at home beside his wife, Dorothy Smith Shelton, who died in June, 1996. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, Thursday, 7:00-8:30 PM.

He is survived by his daughters, Anne Shelton...

Christine Garner

Christine Garner

Aug 19, 2020

Christine Owens Garner, 93, of Wilson, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

The funeral will be Monday, 10:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.

She is survived by her sister, Cleo Tippett (Wilbur) of New Bern; nieces, Debby T. Thomas and Teresa W. Gardner (Troy); nephews, Gaddis Tippett (Donna) and Robbie Webb; dear friends, Sue Lamm and Dennis Toole;...

Betty Holterhaus

Betty Holterhaus

Aug 18, 2020

Betty Booker Holterhaus, 79, of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, August 18, 2020.

Funeral, Saturday, 1:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park.  The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 6 - 7:30 PM and other times at the home.

Betty was a retired registered nurse having worked at the former Community Hospital in Rocky Mount.

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Lillian Wright

Lillian Wright

Aug 17, 2020

Lillian Moore Wright, 87, of Wilson, died Monday, August 17, 2020.

Funeral, Friday, 10:00 AM, in the shady grove of trees at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.  Please bring your own lawn chair and dress casual/weather appropriate. Masks are encouraged.

She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Thompson who lived next door to her;...

Lucille Rodgers

Lucille Rodgers

Aug 16, 2020

Lucille Pike Rodgers, 90, of Wilson, died Sunday, August 16, 2020.

The funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family.

She is survived by her son, Billy Rodgers (Nancy Morgan) of Roanoke Rapids; grandchildren, Anne Tucker Rodgers (Kyle Fox) of Hickory, Gray Rodgers of Raleigh, Jessica W. Spruill (Nick) of Lucama and...

Ann Flowers

Ann Flowers

Aug 16, 2020

Ann Jones Flowers, 64, of Wilson, died Sunday, August 16, 2020, in her home.

Funeral, Tuesday, 6:00 PM, Stoneybrook Christian Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.  Interment will be for and at the convenience of the family.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth, “Kenny”, “Ken” R. Flowers; daughter, Kristin Armel (Jordan)...

Sharon Basinger

Sharon Basinger

Aug 14, 2020

Sharon Williamson Basinger, 73, of Wilson, died Friday, August 14, 2020.

Funeral, Tuesday, 9:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.

Surviving is her daughter, Heather Basinger of Raleigh; sons, Brian Basinger of Wilson and Jeff Basinger (JoAnne) of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Spencer and Jessica Basinger; father, Ed Williamson of Bath; brother, Eddie Williamson (Dianne) of Wilson.

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Peggy Glover

Peggy Glover

Aug 11, 2020

Peggy Godwin Glover, 85, of Sims, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020.

The funeral will be held for and at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Glover is survived by her sons, James Glover and Ken Glover of Sims; grandson, Dylan Glover.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny Glover; parents, James...

Buck Jones

Buck Jones

Aug 9, 2020

Milton T. “Buck” Jones, 80, of Wake Forest, died Sunday, August 9, 2020.

Funeral, Thursday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.

He is survived by his wife Ann Sutton Jones; daughter, Patricia Edwards Rick (Charles) of Wake Forest; grandchildren, Chris Rick and Lashann Lambert (Ray); great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Dyer, Zoey, Rainey, Trey Eli and...

Barbara Bell

Barbara Bell

Aug 7, 2020

Barbara Bell (née Fabian), of Wilson, passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2020.

A service to celebrate her life will be Friday, August 14, 10 AM, in the shady grove of trees at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting.  Please bring your own lawn chair and dress casual/weather appropriate.  Masks are encouraged.

She...

Dorothy Leach

Dorothy Leach

Aug 7, 2020

Dorothy Pridgen Leach, 93, of Wilson, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, August 7, 2020.

A graveside service celebrating her life will be held at Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson, on Monday, August 17, at 10:00 am, followed by visiting.  Mrs. Leach will lie in state at Wilson Memorial Service on Saturday, August 15, 2:00-5:00...

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