Jerry Moore
Jan 8, 2019
LUCAMA - Jerry Thomas Moore, 79, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Spring Hill Presbyterian Church. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be Friday, 6 - 7:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas May “Bud” Moore and Beulah Starling Moore.
Mr....
Anne Gregory
Jan 8, 2019
Eva “Anne” Mauney Gregory, 69, of Wilson died Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, First United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenville, at 1:00 PM.
Anne was the daughter of Eva Richardson and Robert Lee Mauney and was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Bryan Gregory in June, 2018....
Adeline Taylor
Jan 6, 2019
STANTONSBURG - Adeline Elizabeth Hill Taylor, 86, died Sunday, January 6, 2019.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Stantonsburg United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends in Nelson Fulford Hall at the church, 10:00 – 10:45 AM. Interment, 2:00 PM, Westview Cemetery, Kinston.
Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence R. Taylor, in...
Ruth Pope
Jan 1, 2019
WILSON - Ruthmary (Ruth) Pope died peacefully at her home on January 1, 2019, surrounded by her family.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church of Wilson, with visitation to follow.
She was born on September 15, 1921 in Jackson Springs, NC, to Lucille Alice...
Cecil Flora
Dec 30, 2018
ELM CITY - Cecil Flora, 80, died Sunday, December 30, 2018.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Surviving is his wife, Carolyn Harrell Flora; daughter, Sheila Culpepper (Milton, Jr.) of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Lillie Wolfe (Derek) and Justin Culpepper; sister, Elsie Dunn...
Douglas Craft
Dec 27, 2018
SARATOGA – Stephen Douglas Craft, 92, died Thursday, December 27, 2018.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Saratoga Christian Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
A Navy veteran of World War II, he served in Okinawa and Nanjing, China. Following service, he returned to Saratoga to marry Pauline Pittman, the love of his life,...
Robert Bridgers
Dec 24, 2018
BLACK CREEK - Robert E. Bridgers, 68, died Monday, December 24, 2018.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Black Creek Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Bill Groce. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Surviving is his wife, Betty Braswell Bridgers; step-daughter, Crystal L Thorne (Kenny) of Black Creek; step-son: James Lucas (Jeaneen)...
Luther Jones
Dec 20, 2018
SARATOGA – Luther E. Jones, 90, died Thursday, December 20, 2018, in his home.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:30 PM, Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the service. Interment, Monday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife, Adell Taylor Jones; daughters, Ann Flowers (Kenneth) and Angela Bissette (Brett), all...
Jo Ann Watson
Dec 19, 2018
LUCAMA - Jo Ann Joyner Watson, 82, of the Spring Hill community, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at The Hospice House in Greenville.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Spring Hill Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, N, Wilson, Saturday, 5:00 – 6:30 PM.
She...
Ray Best
Dec 18, 2018
WILSON - Stephen Ray Best, 74, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Grace Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He had served in the Army National Guard, Wilson Jaycees and the Exchange Club. Deer hunting and watching was important to him as a member of the Red F...
Blake Murphy
Dec 18, 2018
YOUNGSVILLE - Blake Richeson Murphy, 36, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
A service for the family was held Saturday at Wilson Memorial Service.
Surviving is his wife, Bethany Scarbrough Murphy; mother and step-father, Ronda Richeson Edwards (David) of Wilson; father, Rick Murphy of Greensboro; sister, Kristen Dempsey (Michael) of Wilson; brother, Connor Murphy of California;...
Janet Hackney
Dec 15, 2018
WILSON - Janet Musser Whitaker Hackney, 89, died Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. Friends are invited to call at the home after the funeral.
Born on December 21, 1928 to Mary Thaddeus Carr and Paul Howard Musser in Drexel Hill, PA, Janet was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of...
Edwin Fenner
Dec 13, 2018
Edwin Ferebee Fenner, Sr., 62, of Wilson and Elm City, died on Thursday, December 13, 2018.
Edwin's memorial service will be at noon on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive N . The service will be officiated by Dr. Thomas J. Watkins of First Presbyterian Church and followed by a Celebration of his life at the...
Johnny Ellis
Dec 12, 2018
John Harper “Johnny” Ellis, 71, of Wilson, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, conducted by Rev. Ray Wells, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Surviving is his son, Chad Ellis (Rachel) and their children, Savannah, Zachary, Madelyn, Bennett, Taylor...
Peggy Barnes
Dec 7, 2018
BLACK CREEK - Peggy Parrish Barnes, 79, died Friday, December 7, 2018.
Funeral, Saturday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing
She is survived by her husband, Bobby G. Barnes; daughters, Rhonda Hamm (Tracy Dellinger) of Black Creek and Beth Lamm (Michael) of Wilson; grandchild, B.J. Farmer; sisters, Elaine...
Larry Felton
Dec 6, 2018
OXFORD - Larry Thomas Felton, 74, a native of Wilson, died Thursday, December 6, 2018.
A visitation will be Saturday, December 15 at Wilson Memorial Service from 12:00 - 1:30 PM.
Larry graduated from Ralph L. Fike High School in 1962 and was Vietnam veteran having served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He...
David Peele
Dec 6, 2018
PIKEVILLE - David R. Peele, 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tursday, December 6, 2018 with his wife and family by his side.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, at Elmwood Cemetery (Old Section), Fremont, conducted by Rev. Allen Strickland.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dianne Rose Peele; brothers,...
Jesse Upperco
Dec 3, 2018
WILSON - Jesse R. Upperco, 88, died Monday, December 3, 2018.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, First United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing in Asbury Hall. Interment will follow in Arlington, VA, at a later time.
He grew up in Arlington, VA, attended Arlington Public Schools and graduated from Washington-Lee High...
George Thorne
Dec 2, 2018
MIDDLESEX - George R. Thorne, 75, died Sunday, December 2, 2018.
Funeral, Tuesday, 7:00 PM Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Williams Thorne; daughters, Annette Pearson, Kathy Phillips (Randy) and Carol Whaley (Robbie) all of Wilson, Ashley T. Smith (Johnny) of Madison;...
Mickey Little
Dec 2, 2018
WILSON - James D. “Mickey” Little, 88, died Sunday, December 2, 2018.
Funeral, First Baptist Church, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Mickey was the founder and owner of James D. Little Construction Company. Throughout his life he gave his time and talents to organizations on the local, state and...
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Jerry Moore
Jan 8, 2019
LUCAMA - Jerry Thomas Moore, 79, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Spring Hill Presbyterian Church. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be Friday, 6 - 7:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas May “Bud” Moore and Beulah Starling Moore.
Mr....
Anne Gregory
Jan 8, 2019
Eva “Anne” Mauney Gregory, 69, of Wilson died Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, First United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenville, at 1:00 PM.
Anne was the daughter of Eva Richardson and Robert Lee Mauney and was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Bryan Gregory in June, 2018....
Adeline Taylor
Jan 6, 2019
STANTONSBURG - Adeline Elizabeth Hill Taylor, 86, died Sunday, January 6, 2019.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Stantonsburg United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends in Nelson Fulford Hall at the church, 10:00 – 10:45 AM. Interment, 2:00 PM, Westview Cemetery, Kinston.
Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence R. Taylor, in...
Ruth Pope
Jan 1, 2019
WILSON - Ruthmary (Ruth) Pope died peacefully at her home on January 1, 2019, surrounded by her family.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church of Wilson, with visitation to follow.
She was born on September 15, 1921 in Jackson Springs, NC, to Lucille Alice...
Cecil Flora
Dec 30, 2018
ELM CITY - Cecil Flora, 80, died Sunday, December 30, 2018.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Surviving is his wife, Carolyn Harrell Flora; daughter, Sheila Culpepper (Milton, Jr.) of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Lillie Wolfe (Derek) and Justin Culpepper; sister, Elsie Dunn...
Douglas Craft
Dec 27, 2018
SARATOGA – Stephen Douglas Craft, 92, died Thursday, December 27, 2018.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Saratoga Christian Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
A Navy veteran of World War II, he served in Okinawa and Nanjing, China. Following service, he returned to Saratoga to marry Pauline Pittman, the love of his life,...
Robert Bridgers
Dec 24, 2018
BLACK CREEK - Robert E. Bridgers, 68, died Monday, December 24, 2018.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Black Creek Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Bill Groce. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Surviving is his wife, Betty Braswell Bridgers; step-daughter, Crystal L Thorne (Kenny) of Black Creek; step-son: James Lucas (Jeaneen)...
Luther Jones
Dec 20, 2018
SARATOGA – Luther E. Jones, 90, died Thursday, December 20, 2018, in his home.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:30 PM, Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the service. Interment, Monday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife, Adell Taylor Jones; daughters, Ann Flowers (Kenneth) and Angela Bissette (Brett), all...
Jo Ann Watson
Dec 19, 2018
LUCAMA - Jo Ann Joyner Watson, 82, of the Spring Hill community, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at The Hospice House in Greenville.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Spring Hill Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, N, Wilson, Saturday, 5:00 – 6:30 PM.
She...
Ray Best
Dec 18, 2018
WILSON - Stephen Ray Best, 74, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Grace Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He had served in the Army National Guard, Wilson Jaycees and the Exchange Club. Deer hunting and watching was important to him as a member of the Red F...
Blake Murphy
Dec 18, 2018
YOUNGSVILLE - Blake Richeson Murphy, 36, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
A service for the family was held Saturday at Wilson Memorial Service.
Surviving is his wife, Bethany Scarbrough Murphy; mother and step-father, Ronda Richeson Edwards (David) of Wilson; father, Rick Murphy of Greensboro; sister, Kristen Dempsey (Michael) of Wilson; brother, Connor Murphy of California;...
Janet Hackney
Dec 15, 2018
WILSON - Janet Musser Whitaker Hackney, 89, died Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. Friends are invited to call at the home after the funeral.
Born on December 21, 1928 to Mary Thaddeus Carr and Paul Howard Musser in Drexel Hill, PA, Janet was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of...
Edwin Fenner
Dec 13, 2018
Edwin Ferebee Fenner, Sr., 62, of Wilson and Elm City, died on Thursday, December 13, 2018.
Edwin's memorial service will be at noon on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive N . The service will be officiated by Dr. Thomas J. Watkins of First Presbyterian Church and followed by a Celebration of his life at the...
Johnny Ellis
Dec 12, 2018
John Harper “Johnny” Ellis, 71, of Wilson, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, conducted by Rev. Ray Wells, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Surviving is his son, Chad Ellis (Rachel) and their children, Savannah, Zachary, Madelyn, Bennett, Taylor...
Peggy Barnes
Dec 7, 2018
BLACK CREEK - Peggy Parrish Barnes, 79, died Friday, December 7, 2018.
Funeral, Saturday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing
She is survived by her husband, Bobby G. Barnes; daughters, Rhonda Hamm (Tracy Dellinger) of Black Creek and Beth Lamm (Michael) of Wilson; grandchild, B.J. Farmer; sisters, Elaine...
Larry Felton
Dec 6, 2018
OXFORD - Larry Thomas Felton, 74, a native of Wilson, died Thursday, December 6, 2018.
A visitation will be Saturday, December 15 at Wilson Memorial Service from 12:00 - 1:30 PM.
Larry graduated from Ralph L. Fike High School in 1962 and was Vietnam veteran having served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He...
David Peele
Dec 6, 2018
PIKEVILLE - David R. Peele, 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tursday, December 6, 2018 with his wife and family by his side.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, at Elmwood Cemetery (Old Section), Fremont, conducted by Rev. Allen Strickland.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dianne Rose Peele; brothers,...
Jesse Upperco
Dec 3, 2018
WILSON - Jesse R. Upperco, 88, died Monday, December 3, 2018.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, First United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing in Asbury Hall. Interment will follow in Arlington, VA, at a later time.
He grew up in Arlington, VA, attended Arlington Public Schools and graduated from Washington-Lee High...
George Thorne
Dec 2, 2018
MIDDLESEX - George R. Thorne, 75, died Sunday, December 2, 2018.
Funeral, Tuesday, 7:00 PM Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Williams Thorne; daughters, Annette Pearson, Kathy Phillips (Randy) and Carol Whaley (Robbie) all of Wilson, Ashley T. Smith (Johnny) of Madison;...
Mickey Little
Dec 2, 2018
WILSON - James D. “Mickey” Little, 88, died Sunday, December 2, 2018.
Funeral, First Baptist Church, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Mickey was the founder and owner of James D. Little Construction Company. Throughout his life he gave his time and talents to organizations on the local, state and...
