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Malabu Pearson

Malabu Pearson

May 23, 2019

Malabu Pearson, 59, of Stantonsburg, died Thursday, May 23, 2019.

Funeral, Saturday, June 1, 3:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Pearson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Evelyn Webb

Evelyn Webb

May 23, 2019

Evelyn Braswell Webb, 92, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 23, 2019. Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.  Burial, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City. Surviving is her husband, George W. Webb; daughter, Christie White (fiancé, Gordon Deno) of Elm City; son, George “Billy” Webb, Jr. (Ann) of Wilson; grandchildren, Brax Webb (Cassie)...

Irene Stott

Irene Stott

May 23, 2019

Irene Crowder Stott, 80, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 23, 2019.

Funeral, Tuesday, 11 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section E.

Surviving is her daughter, Nancy Priscilla Horner (Michael) of Elm City; sons, Michael Holland and Paul Holland (Renee) of Lucama, Tracey  Holland of Asheville;  11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Becky Evans of Elm City; brothers, John...

Lori Lancaster

Lori Lancaster

May 22, 2019

Lori Ann Lancaster, 57, of the Faro Community, passed away on May 22nd 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. She stepped into that glorious light and came to be with Jesus, the Lord that she loves. She died peacefully and beautifully surrounded by friends, family and song.

A visitation honoring Lori’s life will be held at...

Peggy Lamm

Peggy Lamm

May 5, 2019

Peggy Mason Lamm, 79, of Lucama, died Sunday, May 5, 2019.

The family will be at home, Thursday, 6:30 – 8:30 PM.

After retiring from Wilson Medical Center she and her husband traveled and loved going to Bluegrass Festivals but her most joy came from being at home with her family.

She is...

Phil Little

Phil Little

May 5, 2019

Phil Little, 65, of Wendell, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington.

Funeral, Thursday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother.

Phil is survived by his wife, Jan Meares Little; daughter, Adrienne...

John Ray Taylor

John Ray Taylor

May 1, 2019

John Ray Taylor, 84, of Wilson, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

Funeral, Monday, 6:00 PM, Forest Hills Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

John Ray graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1952. Upon graduation, he worked with his dad as a bookkeeper at the Frozen Food Lockers. In 1959,...

Mollie Keen

Mollie Keen

May 1, 2019

Mollie Deans Keen, 96, of Wilson, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

Funeral, Saturday, 11 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section C.

Mollie is survived by her sister, Zillie Deans Lamm of Wilson; grandchildren, Julie Thompson, Dennis Pearson and Donald Ray Pearson; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland...

Joy Sasser

Joy Sasser

Apr 29, 2019

Joy Bass Sasser, 89, of Whitsett, formerly of Lucama and Greenville, died Monday, April 29, 2019.

A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, May 4, 5:00 PM, at Little Rock Free Will Baptist Church, Lucama followed by visitation and fellowship in the church fellowship hall. Interment will be Sunday, May 5, 1:30 PM, at Springhill Presbyterian...

Bud Flanner

Bud Flanner

Apr 26, 2019

STANTONSBURG – William Bennett “Bud” Flanner III, died Friday, April 26, 2019.

Memorial Service, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Howell Swamp FWB Church, 673 Speights Bridge Rd, Walstonburg, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

Bud’s profession was home improvements. He was owner of Flanner Contracting, Inc. in Stantonsburg. But his true passion was spreading the word...

Lee Brown

Lee Brown

Apr 25, 2019

Lee Walker Brown, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, April 25th 2019 at the home of her daughter Karen Brown, in Raleigh.

Funeral services to be held on Thursday, May 2nd at 1:00 PM at the graveside in Maplewood Cemetery followed by a luncheon at First Baptist Church on Nash Street in Wilson. The family invites...

Ann Bass

Ann Bass

Apr 24, 2019

STANTONSBURG - Ann Webb Bass, 82, left to be with the Lord and Savior Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Funeral, Saturday, 2 PM, First Baptist Church, Stantonsburg, followed by visitation.  Interment, Stantonsburg Cemetery.

Ann taught elementary school in Greene County for 32 years.  She loved spending time with her family especially her grandkids.  Ann enjoyed playing...

Gordon Durham

Gordon Durham

Apr 23, 2019

Gordon Ray Durham, 68, of Wilson, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War.

Surviving is his wife, Pam Vick Durham; daughters, Lisa D. Williamson and Heather Stancil of Wilson; sons, Michael Durham and Michael Joyner of Raleigh; grandchildren, Makenzie Romero, Danny...

Linda Holland

Linda Holland

Apr 15, 2019

Linda Howell Holland, 57, of Lucama, died Monday, April 15, 2019.

Funeral, Thursday, 4:00 PM, Pikeville Cemetery.

Linda is survived by her husband, Mike Holland, and her brother, Randy Howell of Pikeville.

Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Dr, Greenville, NC 27834-8040.

Jean Bass

Jean Bass

Apr 13, 2019

Jean Savage Bass, 89, of Wilson, died Saturday, April 13, 2019.

Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, Maplewood Cemetery.  The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service for one hour prior to the funeral.

Surviving is her daughter, Melinda Hawley (Phillip) and son, Allen D. Bass, both of Sims; grandson, Hunter Hawley (Heather); great-grandchild, Sanders Hawley; sister, Dorothy...

Steve Lamm

Steve Lamm

Apr 1, 2019

BAILEY - Steve Lamm, 49, died Monday, April 1, 2019.

Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, at the Bailey Cemetery.  The family will be at home, 5285 Stoney Hill Church Rd, Bailey, Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00 PM.

Steve loved his children and his family.  He was an avid motorcyclist and owned and operated his own motorcycle repair...

Jerome Vick

Jerome Vick

Mar 30, 2019

Jerome B. Vick, 91, of Wilson, died on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Funeral, Monday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.  Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park, beside his wife, Susie Gardner Vick, who died in 2010.

He was a retired merchant and had served in the U. S. Navy.

Surviving...

Randolph Whitley

Randolph Whitley

Mar 28, 2019

Amos Randolph Whitley, 92, died Thursday, March 28, 2019, in his home.

Funeral, Sunday, 4:00 PM, Evansdale United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

Born in Wilson County on January 12, 1927, he was the fourth of eight children born to Millard Philmore and Mary Lee Hayes Whitley.  He graduated from...

Patricia Owens

Patricia Owens

Mar 27, 2019

ATLANTA, GA - Patricia Rodgers Owens, 77, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2019. Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery.  The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, NW, Wilson, Saturday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Pat was born in Stantonsburg on March 4, 1942, to the late Tom and Lois Pike...

Robert Whitley

Robert Whitley

Mar 26, 2019

Robert Henry Whitley, 79, of Bailey, died Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Bailey Cemetery.  The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Beulah Matthews Whitley and former wife, Carolyn Southerland Whitley.

He is survived by...

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