Dene Sutton
Jan 15, 2021
Dene Bottoms Sutton, 75, of Elm City, died Friday, January 15, 2021.
A service will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, January 22, at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City.
Dene was preceded in death by her husband, James Melvin Sutton; parents, A. Berry “Curly” Bottoms, Jr. and Myra Winstead Bottoms; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Martha...
Beverly Summerlin
Jan 14, 2021
Beverly Cousins Summerlin, 84, of Goldsboro, died Thursday, January 14, 2021.
She was born in Nathalie, VA on July 20, 1936, and was the only daughter of the late Victor and Emma Cousins. A 1954 graduate of Goldsboro High School, Beverly held many jobs in her working career. For over twenty years, she supported the family business,...
Billie Cooper
Jan 11, 2021
Billie Glenn Cooper, 82, of Lucama, died Monday, January 11, 2021.
Billie was a graduate of the Lucama High School class of 1957.
Memorials in his name may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Bob Frey
Jan 9, 2021
Robert Lloyd Frey, 72, of Wilson, died Friday, January 8, 2021.
There are no immediate plans for a Memorial to be held.
Bob was born September 26, 1948. He was a loving father and grandfather who passed away due to complications from COVID-19. He was devoted to his late wife Carolyn Frey. The two met...
Robert Ruffin
Jan 8, 2021
Robert Morris Ruffin, Jr., 76, of Elm City, died Friday, January 8, 2021.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery. Those in attendance should practice social distancing and wear a mask. The family will receive friends at 6909 Glover Rd., Elm City.
He was raised and worked on a farm in Wilson County until he was...
John Larsen
Jan 6, 2021
John W. Larsen, Jr, M.D., FACOG, FACMG, 77, of Sims, died on January 6, 2021 at the Duke University Hospital after suffering a stroke on December 19, 2020.
He was Professor Emeritus at The George Washington University where for more than 40 years he was a practicing physician and Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr....
Lamont Whitley
Jan 3, 2021
Harvey Lamont Whitley, known to most as Lamont, to some Monte and to grandchildren and great grands as Pop, died at home January 3, 2021 after a short illness. He was 95 years old.
Lamont was a native of Fremont, the only child of the late Harvey Leroy and Margaret Benton Whitley. After graduating from Fremont High School,...
Billie Wells
Dec 31, 2020
Billie Bryant Wells, 90, of Rock Ridge, died Thursday, December 31, 2020.
A service was held for her family at Maplewood Cemetery.
She loved her family, friends, Cedar Grove Church and friends she made at the Red Barn and the Lucama Senior Center.
Mrs. Wells was preceded in death by her husband, Brutus...
Dorothy Sorrell
Dec 31, 2020
Dorothy Barnes Sorrell, 87, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 31, 2020.
The funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family.
Mrs. Sorrell and her husband, Jim, owned and operated Wilson Lawn and Garden Equipment for 22 years.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Sorrell; daughters, Pat Wilhite (Dave) of...
Harvey Ruffin
Dec 27, 2020
Harvey Barron “Bud” Ruffin, Jr., 93, of Wilson, died Sunday, December 27, 2020.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, 11:00 AM at Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Wilson, Bud graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1945 and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1951 after serving in the U.S. Navy....
Carol Wainwright
Dec 25, 2020
Carol Wade Wainwright, 82, of Stantonsburg, died Friday, December 25, 2020.
Funeral, Tuesday, 1:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Carol was born and raised on a farm in Snow Hill. She was the youngest of seven children. She became a registered nurse after graduating from nursing school in Wilson. While in Wilson, Carol met Ralph and they...
Frances Harrell
Dec 24, 2020
Frances Weeks Harrell, 86, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 24, 2020.
A graveside service for the family and friends will be held at Maplewood Cemetery, Monday, December 28, 2020, 2:00 PM. Mrs. Harrell will lie in state at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 10:00 - 12:30, for those that wish to visit.
A longtime resident of...
Diane Eckard
Dec 24, 2020
Diane Eckard, 55, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 24, 2020.
A service will be held at a later date.
She was born in Harrisburg, PA and grew up in Pennsylvania before moving to Granville County, North Carolina with her family. She had a long and award winning career as a graphic artist with the EPA...
Chuck Edmundson
Dec 24, 2020
Charles W. “Chuck” Edmundson, 61, of Fremont, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020.
A service was held for the family at Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont, on December 27, 2020.
Chuck was preceded in death by his father, Donald Edmundson; brother, Donald Edmundson, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Jack and Lyda Musgrave Yelverton; paternal grandparents, John and Dixie Barnes...
Sonya Williams
Dec 23, 2020
Sonya Jean Williams, 51, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 24, 2020.
Funeral, Wednesday, 4:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation until 5:30.
She is survived by her father, Frank D. Williams; brothers, Derreck Williams (Katherine) and Edward Williams; nephews, Douglas and Samuel Williams, all of Goldsboro; aunts and uncles, Jewel Dunn (Bobby), Thelma...
Ivey Harris
Dec 23, 2020
Ivey McKenley Harris, Sr., 84, of Elm City, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020.
Funeral, Wednesday, 1:00 PM, Maplewood Cemetery.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had retired as service manager at the former George Hicks Chrysler-Plymouth and lab manager at Insco Labs.
He is survived by his wife, Judith Edwards...
Janet Pittman
Dec 21, 2020
Janet Davis Pittman, 84, of Wilson, died Monday, December 21, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, 12 Noon, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 9:30 – 11:00 AM.
Janet was a member of Connect Church and retired from the Wilson County School System.
She is survived by her husband, Royce J....
Clifton Whitley
Dec 21, 2020
Clifton Randolph Whitley, 70, of Wilson, died Monday, December 21, 2020.
The funeral was held Wednesday at Black Creek Cemetery.
He is survived by his son, Randy Whitley (Tracy) of High Point; step-daughters, Renee Hobert (Chris) of Charlotte and Tammy Brown of Greensboro; brothers, James Whitley (Caroline) of Black Creek and Wayne Whitley (Vicky) of...
Royce Skinner
Dec 20, 2020
Royce Carroll Skinner, 77, of Wilson, died Sunday, December 20, 2020.
Graveside service, Thursday, 11:00 AM at Evergreen Memorial Park, conducted by Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Watkins.
Royce and his wife, Andra, owned and operated The Skinner Agency, Inc. for over 35 years. He served in the US Air Force. Royce will be remembered by his...
Doris Dail
Dec 16, 2020
Doris Matthews Dail, 94, of Wilson, daughter of Wiley and Mamie Hayes Matthews, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Brian Center, Wilson.
A service for the family will be held at a later date.
She was retired Office Manager at Heilig-Meyers Furniture Co in Wilson.
She is survived by her son, Ralph Lee...
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Dene Sutton
Jan 15, 2021
Dene Bottoms Sutton, 75, of Elm City, died Friday, January 15, 2021.
A service will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, January 22, at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City.
Dene was preceded in death by her husband, James Melvin Sutton; parents, A. Berry “Curly” Bottoms, Jr. and Myra Winstead Bottoms; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Martha...
Beverly Summerlin
Jan 14, 2021
Beverly Cousins Summerlin, 84, of Goldsboro, died Thursday, January 14, 2021.
She was born in Nathalie, VA on July 20, 1936, and was the only daughter of the late Victor and Emma Cousins. A 1954 graduate of Goldsboro High School, Beverly held many jobs in her working career. For over twenty years, she supported the family business,...
Billie Cooper
Jan 11, 2021
Billie Glenn Cooper, 82, of Lucama, died Monday, January 11, 2021.
Billie was a graduate of the Lucama High School class of 1957.
Memorials in his name may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Bob Frey
Jan 9, 2021
Robert Lloyd Frey, 72, of Wilson, died Friday, January 8, 2021.
There are no immediate plans for a Memorial to be held.
Bob was born September 26, 1948. He was a loving father and grandfather who passed away due to complications from COVID-19. He was devoted to his late wife Carolyn Frey. The two met...
Robert Ruffin
Jan 8, 2021
Robert Morris Ruffin, Jr., 76, of Elm City, died Friday, January 8, 2021.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery. Those in attendance should practice social distancing and wear a mask. The family will receive friends at 6909 Glover Rd., Elm City.
He was raised and worked on a farm in Wilson County until he was...
John Larsen
Jan 6, 2021
John W. Larsen, Jr, M.D., FACOG, FACMG, 77, of Sims, died on January 6, 2021 at the Duke University Hospital after suffering a stroke on December 19, 2020.
He was Professor Emeritus at The George Washington University where for more than 40 years he was a practicing physician and Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr....
Lamont Whitley
Jan 3, 2021
Harvey Lamont Whitley, known to most as Lamont, to some Monte and to grandchildren and great grands as Pop, died at home January 3, 2021 after a short illness. He was 95 years old.
Lamont was a native of Fremont, the only child of the late Harvey Leroy and Margaret Benton Whitley. After graduating from Fremont High School,...
Billie Wells
Dec 31, 2020
Billie Bryant Wells, 90, of Rock Ridge, died Thursday, December 31, 2020.
A service was held for her family at Maplewood Cemetery.
She loved her family, friends, Cedar Grove Church and friends she made at the Red Barn and the Lucama Senior Center.
Mrs. Wells was preceded in death by her husband, Brutus...
Dorothy Sorrell
Dec 31, 2020
Dorothy Barnes Sorrell, 87, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 31, 2020.
The funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family.
Mrs. Sorrell and her husband, Jim, owned and operated Wilson Lawn and Garden Equipment for 22 years.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Sorrell; daughters, Pat Wilhite (Dave) of...
Harvey Ruffin
Dec 27, 2020
Harvey Barron “Bud” Ruffin, Jr., 93, of Wilson, died Sunday, December 27, 2020.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, 11:00 AM at Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Wilson, Bud graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1945 and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1951 after serving in the U.S. Navy....
Carol Wainwright
Dec 25, 2020
Carol Wade Wainwright, 82, of Stantonsburg, died Friday, December 25, 2020.
Funeral, Tuesday, 1:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Carol was born and raised on a farm in Snow Hill. She was the youngest of seven children. She became a registered nurse after graduating from nursing school in Wilson. While in Wilson, Carol met Ralph and they...
Frances Harrell
Dec 24, 2020
Frances Weeks Harrell, 86, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 24, 2020.
A graveside service for the family and friends will be held at Maplewood Cemetery, Monday, December 28, 2020, 2:00 PM. Mrs. Harrell will lie in state at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 10:00 - 12:30, for those that wish to visit.
A longtime resident of...
Diane Eckard
Dec 24, 2020
Diane Eckard, 55, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 24, 2020.
A service will be held at a later date.
She was born in Harrisburg, PA and grew up in Pennsylvania before moving to Granville County, North Carolina with her family. She had a long and award winning career as a graphic artist with the EPA...
Chuck Edmundson
Dec 24, 2020
Charles W. “Chuck” Edmundson, 61, of Fremont, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020.
A service was held for the family at Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont, on December 27, 2020.
Chuck was preceded in death by his father, Donald Edmundson; brother, Donald Edmundson, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Jack and Lyda Musgrave Yelverton; paternal grandparents, John and Dixie Barnes...
Sonya Williams
Dec 23, 2020
Sonya Jean Williams, 51, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 24, 2020.
Funeral, Wednesday, 4:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation until 5:30.
She is survived by her father, Frank D. Williams; brothers, Derreck Williams (Katherine) and Edward Williams; nephews, Douglas and Samuel Williams, all of Goldsboro; aunts and uncles, Jewel Dunn (Bobby), Thelma...
Ivey Harris
Dec 23, 2020
Ivey McKenley Harris, Sr., 84, of Elm City, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020.
Funeral, Wednesday, 1:00 PM, Maplewood Cemetery.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had retired as service manager at the former George Hicks Chrysler-Plymouth and lab manager at Insco Labs.
He is survived by his wife, Judith Edwards...
Janet Pittman
Dec 21, 2020
Janet Davis Pittman, 84, of Wilson, died Monday, December 21, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, 12 Noon, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 9:30 – 11:00 AM.
Janet was a member of Connect Church and retired from the Wilson County School System.
She is survived by her husband, Royce J....
Clifton Whitley
Dec 21, 2020
Clifton Randolph Whitley, 70, of Wilson, died Monday, December 21, 2020.
The funeral was held Wednesday at Black Creek Cemetery.
He is survived by his son, Randy Whitley (Tracy) of High Point; step-daughters, Renee Hobert (Chris) of Charlotte and Tammy Brown of Greensboro; brothers, James Whitley (Caroline) of Black Creek and Wayne Whitley (Vicky) of...
Royce Skinner
Dec 20, 2020
Royce Carroll Skinner, 77, of Wilson, died Sunday, December 20, 2020.
Graveside service, Thursday, 11:00 AM at Evergreen Memorial Park, conducted by Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Watkins.
Royce and his wife, Andra, owned and operated The Skinner Agency, Inc. for over 35 years. He served in the US Air Force. Royce will be remembered by his...
Doris Dail
Dec 16, 2020
Doris Matthews Dail, 94, of Wilson, daughter of Wiley and Mamie Hayes Matthews, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Brian Center, Wilson.
A service for the family will be held at a later date.
She was retired Office Manager at Heilig-Meyers Furniture Co in Wilson.
She is survived by her son, Ralph Lee...
