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Geraldine Watson

Geraldine Watson

Nov 26, 2018

WILSON - Geraldine Edwards Watson, 86, died Monday, November 26, 2018.

Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Watson, Jr.; grandson, Michael Chad Watson; great-granddaughter, Mary Harbor Watson; sister, Rose Marie Daughtry and brothers, Ralph Lee Edwards and J....

Terry Skinner

Terry Skinner

Nov 25, 2018

ELM CITY - Terry Barnes Skinner, 60, of the Dunn's Crossroad Community, died Sunday, November 25, 2018.

Funeral, Wednesday, 4:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

She is survived by her husband, Keith Skinner; son, Dustin Paul Thomas of Jacksonville; mother, Hildred Holmes of Wilson; brother, Britt Barnes (Cindy)...

Frances Phillips

Frances Phillips

Nov 21, 2018

PINEVILLE - Frances Speight Phillips, age 87, our loving Mom, and grandmama, “GG” and aunt, went to her heavenly home November 21, 2018.

A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held in Wilson on Wednesday, November 28th, at Wilson Memorial Service at 11:00 AM, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM.

Frances was...

Alice Welfare

Alice Welfare

Nov 19, 2018

WILSON - Alice Smith Welfare passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at the age of 94.  She went peacefully in her sleep.

A service of celebration of Alice’s life will be held at Maplewood Cemetery, Wednesday, November 21 at 2:00 PM.

Alice was born November 5, 1924 in Rock Ridge.  She was the daughter of...

Beulah Carter

Beulah Carter

Nov 17, 2018

KENLY - Beulah Langley Carter, 80, died Saturday, November 17, 2018.

Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00, Langley Family Cemetery, Langley Daniel Rd, Kenly.

Surviving is her daughter, Phyllis Bunn (Junior) of Lucama; son, Danny Carter (Cathy) of Middlesex; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sisters, Josie Ann Wade (Donald) of Richmond, VA and Glennie Mae Barnes...

Christopher Taylor

Christopher Taylor

Nov 10, 2018

SIMS - Christopher Opie Taylor, 41, died Saturday, November 10, 2018

Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Bailey Cemetery, Bailey.

Christopher Opie Taylor was born in Wilson, North Carolina on January 11, 1977 into the loving arms of Selby Lee and Dorothy Taylor. Throughout his life, using a God given talent, Chris developed an interest in and...

Glenn Ferrell

Glenn Ferrell

Nov 6, 2018

Robert Glenn Ferrell, 82, of Wilson and formerly of Lucama, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service with visiting beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.

Surviving is his sister, Margie Ferrell Powell of Lucama; brother, Frederick Hugh Ferrell of Kenly; nephews, Haywood Powell, Jr. and Jeff Powell; nieces,...

Joy Nichols

Joy Nichols

Nov 6, 2018

WILSON - Joy Clifton Nichols, 66, of the Hunt High School community, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Funeral, Friday, November 9, Wilson Memorial Service, 7:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.  Rev. Steve Creech will conduct the service.  Burial, Saturday, 10:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery.

Surviving is her husband of 48 years, Donohugh Nichols;...

Greg Snyder

Greg Snyder

Nov 5, 2018

Greg Snyder, 70, of Wilson, died Monday, November 5, 2018.

Funeral, Thursday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

Greg was a U.S. Army veteran having served as a military policeman during the Vietnam War.  He was proud of being an Eagle Scout and had more...

Marrion Blount

Marrion Blount

Nov 4, 2018

Marrion Avery Blount, of Wilson, passed away November 4, 2018.

Avery will always be remembered for her zest for life, creativity, and sense of humor.  Avery was dearly loved by her many friends and most of all her family.  Her warm smile and tender heart always lit up the room.  Avery was particularly fond of all God’s...

Lynn Brewer

Lynn Brewer

Nov 3, 2018

Lynn Taylor Brewer, 61, of Lucama, died November 3, 2018. Funeral, Wednesday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Surviving is her loving husband, Mark A. Brewer; mother, Doris Moore Taylor of Fremont; step-daughter, Harley Brewer of Middlesex; step-son, Christopher Brewer of Washington State; step-grandchild, Brayden Kase Brewer of Middlesex;...

Bobby Crawford

Bobby Crawford

Oct 30, 2018

BAILEY - Bobby Vann Crawford, 76, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018.

Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Bailey Cemetery.  The visitation will be Friday, 7-8:30 PM at Wilson Memorial Service.

He is survived by the mother of his children, Margie Flowers of Middlesex; daughter, Denise Brantley (Purdy) of Bailey; sons, Milton Crawford of Middlesex and Carol Crawford...

Pete Williford

Pete Williford

Oct 28, 2018

WILSON - Harvey L. “Pete” Williford, 79, died Sunday, October 28, 2018.

Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park.

He is survived by his sister, Shirley Ellis of Rocky Mount and brother, Frankie Williford of Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Milbournie Free Will Baptist Church, 5854 Countryside Rd, Wilson...

Martha Aycock

Martha Aycock

Oct 25, 2018

LUCAMA - Martha Powell Aycock, 86, of Lucama, died Thursday, October 25, 2018.

Funeral, Saturday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.  Interment, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Pikeville Cemetery, Pikeville.

She is survived by her husband, Oscar Lee Aycock of Lucama; daughter, Deborah Aycock of Lucama and son, Lee Aycock (Wanda) of Elm City; sisters,...

Hoover Davis

Hoover Davis

Oct 25, 2018

William Hoover Davis, 89, of Shiloh Church Community, died Thursday, October 25, 2018.

Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, First Free Will Baptist Church, Wilson, with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.

Surviving is his wife, Mildred Hinnant Davis; sons, Harold Davis (Linda) of Wilson and Billy Davis (Candee) of Rocky Mount;...

J. C. Cone

J. C. Cone

Oct 25, 2018

WILSON - J. C. Cone, 80, died Thursday, October 25, 2018.

Funeral, Saturday, 3:00 pm, Wilson Memorial Service.  Visitation will be one hour prior to service.

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Lucas Cone; son, Dean Cone (Tammy) of Ayden; grandchildren, Jordan Fox (Michael) of Raleigh and Curt Cone of Ayden; sisters, Vickie Lewis...

Jean Pierce

Jean Pierce

Oct 20, 2018

FREMONT  -  Jean Scott Pierce, 85, died Saturday, October 20, 2018.

Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM, Fremont United Methodist Church, followed by visitation.  Interment, Elmwood Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer G. Pierce.

Mrs. Pierce is survived by her daughter, Patty Hicks (J.D.) of Pikeville; sons, Sam Pierce (Pam) and...

Michael Kushman, Jr.

Michael Kushman, Jr.

Oct 20, 2018

Michael Kushman, Jr., 78, of Wilson, died Saturday, October 20, 2018.

A service was held for the family Thursday at Evergreen Memorial Park.

Mr. Kushman was a Vietnam veteran having served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Wilson R/C Modelers and was a retired wood working teacher at Fike High School....

Don Edmundson

Don Edmundson

Oct 16, 2018

John Donald Edmundson, Jr., 60, of Fremont, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Fremont United Methodist Church, followed by visitation.

He was preceded in death by his father, J. Donald Edmundson, Sr. in 2016.

Don is survived by his wife, Linda Harris Edmundson; daughters, Leah Edmundson and Sarah Nan Edmundson;...

Dorothy Webb

Dorothy Webb

Oct 16, 2018

WILSON - Dorothy Davis Webb, 83, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

Funeral, Thursday, 1:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park.  The visitation will be Wednesday, 6 - 7 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.

She is survived by her sister, Margaret Howell of Wilson and several nieces and nephews including, Christie Davis (Kenny) of Sims and Cindy Godwin (Randy)...

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