Bob Bunn
Feb 28, 2020
Robert R. “Bob” Bunn, 84, of Wilson, died Friday, February 28, 2020.
The funeral will be Tuesday, 12:30 PM at Maplewood Cemetery, Section E. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 11:00 AM – Noon.
Surviving is his daughter, Debra Mercer (Mike) of Wilson; son, Mike Bunn (Connie Jo) of Wilson; grandchildren, Sarah...
W. Leatrice Kirby
Feb 26, 2020
Walter Leatrice Kirby, 90, of Lucama, died Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Kenly Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Andrew, in 2009, and his parents, Walter and Lennie Simpson Kirby.
Surviving is his wife of...
Jean Williams
Feb 24, 2020
Jean Carraway Williams, 81, of Wilson, died Monday, February 24, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Grace Baptist Church. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral.
Jean was retired from BB&T.
She is survived by her daughter, Sonya Williams of the home; sons, Derreck Williams (Katherine) and Edward Williams of Goldsboro; grandsons,...
Valerie Deans
Feb 22, 2020
Valerie Deans, 77, of Wilson, died Saturday, February 22, 2020. Valerie was generous and humble, and she took great delight in spending time with family and friends. She was a graduate of ACC (now Barton College) and a retired airline flight attendant.
She was a beloved sister to her brother, J. Bryan Deans, Jr (Lucinda) of Wilson;...
Dr. John Lund
Feb 19, 2020
Dr. John Jefferson Lund, 87, of Wilson, died at his home on February 19, 2020.
A Celebration of his Life will be held for and at the convenience of the family.
Thank you for your understanding of us in these days of uncertainty in public gatherings.
He is survived by his wife, Maggi...
Jim Bradshaw
Feb 10, 2020
Michael James “Jimps” Bradshaw, age 79, of Wilson, died February 10, 2020, surrounded by family after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
A memorial service to celebrate Jimps’ life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 14 in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Wilson, North Carolina, followed by a reception in...
Johnnie Medlin
Feb 7, 2020
MIDDLESEX – Johnnie L. Medlin, 76, died Friday, February 7, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, 7:00 PM, Victory FWB Church, 5251 Wiggins Mill Rd, Lucama, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Entombment, Tuesday, 1:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife, Kay Deans Medlin; son, Ray Medlin (Kathleen) of Boone; step-daughter, Laura...
Marvin Edwards
Feb 4, 2020
Marvin Edwards, 89, of Wilson, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a short time of visiting and sharing. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park beside of his wife.
Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his wife Berta Lucas Edwards on January 20, 2020 and his...
Rusty Sauls
Jan 31, 2020
James Russell “Rusty” Sauls, Jr., 68, of Fremont, died Friday, January 31, 2020.
Funeral, Sunday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Rusty is survived by his son, J.R. “Trey” Sauls III (Dana) of Fremont; daughter, Michelle Hatchell (Chad) of Johnsonville, SC; grandchildren, Dawson, Hailee, and Megan Sauls, Roxi...
John Sharpe, Jr.
Jan 29, 2020
John Lloyd Sharpe, Jr., 81, of Elm City, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Elm City United Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. John Hobbs. Interment, Cedar Grove Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
John Lloyd graduated from Elm City High School in 1956 and...
James West
Jan 29, 2020
James Alan West, 76, of Chapel Hill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, February 1, 10:30 AM at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, Wilson. Burial, Evergreen Memorial Park.
He was born to Daniel Hiram (D.H.) West and Sonia Lamm West in Wilson on September 9, 1943.
James was...
Henry Kniffin
Jan 28, 2020
Henry Clifford Kniffin, 87, of Wilson, died Tuesday, January, 28, 2020.
Funeral, Sunday, 1:00 PM, Stantonsburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, with visiting prior to the service. Burial, 4:00 PM, Ash Davis Cemetery, Pink Hill.
Surviving is his wife, Joyce N. Kniffin; daughters, Kim Smith of Wilson and Melissa Bex of WVA; grandchildren, Zachary, Reagan and Morgan...
Arthur Tozzi
Jan 26, 2020
Arthur Brown Tozzi, 78, of Wilson, died peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020, surrounded by his children and loved ones.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He wanted it known that he went on to an even better place a happy man. The “Dancin’ Bear” was...
Tommy Lamm
Jan 23, 2020
Dennis Tommy Lamm, 80, of Wilson, died Thursday, January 23, 2020.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Mason Lamm; daughter, Lora Denton (David) of Lucama; son, Stacey Todd Lamm of Lucama; grandchildren, Alex Massimi (Freddy) of Wilson and...
Carlie Thorne
Jan 23, 2020
Carlie Thorne, 92, of Wilson, died Thursday, January 23, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service. Burial, Rock Hill Cemetery on Lamm Road. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Sunday, 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Zura and Tommy Thorne; sister, Dorothy Mihelarakis; brothers, Archie, Ted,...
Shirley Haynes
Jan 21, 2020
Shirley Rodgers Tomlinson Haynes, 85, of Wilson died Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 10:00 AM, at Rock Hill Cemetery on Lamm Road. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
Mrs. Haynes was a retired teacher at Lucama Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Arthur...
Dr. Gary Bachara
Jan 20, 2020
Dr. Gary Henry Bachara, of Wilson, passed away on January 20, 2020.
The visitation will be at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive. A graveside service with military honors will follow at 1:00 pm Friday at Maplewood Cemetery, 400 College St, Wilson. Reverend Charles Robl will officiate.
He was...
Berta Edwards
Jan 20, 2020
Berta Lucas Edwards, 88, of Wilson, died Monday, January 20, 2020.
Funeral, Thursday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a short time of visiting and sharing.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin Edwards; daughter, Penny Gates of Fayetteville; son, Doug Edwards (Rosa) of Wilson; grandson, Joshua Edwards; twin sister, Sara Coile of Greenville....
LaRue Craft
Jan 19, 2020
LaRue Woodard Craft, 80, of Wilson, died Sunday, January 19, 2020.
Funeral, Thursday, 1:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Craft of the home; Sherry Lippard (Eric) of Wilson; Tara Ballard (Chris) of Elm...
Kathleen Brown
Jan 19, 2020
Kathleen Elliott "Kathy" Brown, 80, of Wilson, died Sunday, January 19, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, January 25, 2020, 1:00 PM, at Forest Hills Baptist Church followed by visitation.
Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Nickson Brown; grandson, Stephen Pastucha; sisters, Evelyn Kenard, Mildred Prescott and Ruth Sperlazza; nephew, Gary Kenard; niece, Patricia Prescott...
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Bob Bunn
Feb 28, 2020
Robert R. “Bob” Bunn, 84, of Wilson, died Friday, February 28, 2020.
The funeral will be Tuesday, 12:30 PM at Maplewood Cemetery, Section E. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 11:00 AM – Noon.
Surviving is his daughter, Debra Mercer (Mike) of Wilson; son, Mike Bunn (Connie Jo) of Wilson; grandchildren, Sarah...
W. Leatrice Kirby
Feb 26, 2020
Walter Leatrice Kirby, 90, of Lucama, died Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Kenly Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Andrew, in 2009, and his parents, Walter and Lennie Simpson Kirby.
Surviving is his wife of...
Jean Williams
Feb 24, 2020
Jean Carraway Williams, 81, of Wilson, died Monday, February 24, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Grace Baptist Church. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral.
Jean was retired from BB&T.
She is survived by her daughter, Sonya Williams of the home; sons, Derreck Williams (Katherine) and Edward Williams of Goldsboro; grandsons,...
Valerie Deans
Feb 22, 2020
Valerie Deans, 77, of Wilson, died Saturday, February 22, 2020. Valerie was generous and humble, and she took great delight in spending time with family and friends. She was a graduate of ACC (now Barton College) and a retired airline flight attendant.
She was a beloved sister to her brother, J. Bryan Deans, Jr (Lucinda) of Wilson;...
Dr. John Lund
Feb 19, 2020
Dr. John Jefferson Lund, 87, of Wilson, died at his home on February 19, 2020.
A Celebration of his Life will be held for and at the convenience of the family.
Thank you for your understanding of us in these days of uncertainty in public gatherings.
He is survived by his wife, Maggi...
Jim Bradshaw
Feb 10, 2020
Michael James “Jimps” Bradshaw, age 79, of Wilson, died February 10, 2020, surrounded by family after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
A memorial service to celebrate Jimps’ life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 14 in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Wilson, North Carolina, followed by a reception in...
Johnnie Medlin
Feb 7, 2020
MIDDLESEX – Johnnie L. Medlin, 76, died Friday, February 7, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, 7:00 PM, Victory FWB Church, 5251 Wiggins Mill Rd, Lucama, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Entombment, Tuesday, 1:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife, Kay Deans Medlin; son, Ray Medlin (Kathleen) of Boone; step-daughter, Laura...
Marvin Edwards
Feb 4, 2020
Marvin Edwards, 89, of Wilson, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a short time of visiting and sharing. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park beside of his wife.
Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his wife Berta Lucas Edwards on January 20, 2020 and his...
Rusty Sauls
Jan 31, 2020
James Russell “Rusty” Sauls, Jr., 68, of Fremont, died Friday, January 31, 2020.
Funeral, Sunday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Rusty is survived by his son, J.R. “Trey” Sauls III (Dana) of Fremont; daughter, Michelle Hatchell (Chad) of Johnsonville, SC; grandchildren, Dawson, Hailee, and Megan Sauls, Roxi...
John Sharpe, Jr.
Jan 29, 2020
John Lloyd Sharpe, Jr., 81, of Elm City, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Elm City United Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. John Hobbs. Interment, Cedar Grove Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
John Lloyd graduated from Elm City High School in 1956 and...
James West
Jan 29, 2020
James Alan West, 76, of Chapel Hill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, February 1, 10:30 AM at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, Wilson. Burial, Evergreen Memorial Park.
He was born to Daniel Hiram (D.H.) West and Sonia Lamm West in Wilson on September 9, 1943.
James was...
Henry Kniffin
Jan 28, 2020
Henry Clifford Kniffin, 87, of Wilson, died Tuesday, January, 28, 2020.
Funeral, Sunday, 1:00 PM, Stantonsburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, with visiting prior to the service. Burial, 4:00 PM, Ash Davis Cemetery, Pink Hill.
Surviving is his wife, Joyce N. Kniffin; daughters, Kim Smith of Wilson and Melissa Bex of WVA; grandchildren, Zachary, Reagan and Morgan...
Arthur Tozzi
Jan 26, 2020
Arthur Brown Tozzi, 78, of Wilson, died peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020, surrounded by his children and loved ones.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He wanted it known that he went on to an even better place a happy man. The “Dancin’ Bear” was...
Tommy Lamm
Jan 23, 2020
Dennis Tommy Lamm, 80, of Wilson, died Thursday, January 23, 2020.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Mason Lamm; daughter, Lora Denton (David) of Lucama; son, Stacey Todd Lamm of Lucama; grandchildren, Alex Massimi (Freddy) of Wilson and...
Carlie Thorne
Jan 23, 2020
Carlie Thorne, 92, of Wilson, died Thursday, January 23, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service. Burial, Rock Hill Cemetery on Lamm Road. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Sunday, 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Zura and Tommy Thorne; sister, Dorothy Mihelarakis; brothers, Archie, Ted,...
Shirley Haynes
Jan 21, 2020
Shirley Rodgers Tomlinson Haynes, 85, of Wilson died Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 10:00 AM, at Rock Hill Cemetery on Lamm Road. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
Mrs. Haynes was a retired teacher at Lucama Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Arthur...
Dr. Gary Bachara
Jan 20, 2020
Dr. Gary Henry Bachara, of Wilson, passed away on January 20, 2020.
The visitation will be at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive. A graveside service with military honors will follow at 1:00 pm Friday at Maplewood Cemetery, 400 College St, Wilson. Reverend Charles Robl will officiate.
He was...
Berta Edwards
Jan 20, 2020
Berta Lucas Edwards, 88, of Wilson, died Monday, January 20, 2020.
Funeral, Thursday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a short time of visiting and sharing.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin Edwards; daughter, Penny Gates of Fayetteville; son, Doug Edwards (Rosa) of Wilson; grandson, Joshua Edwards; twin sister, Sara Coile of Greenville....
LaRue Craft
Jan 19, 2020
LaRue Woodard Craft, 80, of Wilson, died Sunday, January 19, 2020.
Funeral, Thursday, 1:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Craft of the home; Sherry Lippard (Eric) of Wilson; Tara Ballard (Chris) of Elm...
Kathleen Brown
Jan 19, 2020
Kathleen Elliott "Kathy" Brown, 80, of Wilson, died Sunday, January 19, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, January 25, 2020, 1:00 PM, at Forest Hills Baptist Church followed by visitation.
Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Nickson Brown; grandson, Stephen Pastucha; sisters, Evelyn Kenard, Mildred Prescott and Ruth Sperlazza; nephew, Gary Kenard; niece, Patricia Prescott...
