OBITUARIES

Apr 30, 2018

WILSON - Kathryn Thompson Barnes, 101, died Monday, April 30, 2018.

The visitation will be, Monday, May 7, 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service.

She was born January 14, 1917 in Wilson to Grace Hawkins Thompson and Reuben D. Thompson.  She graduated from Charles L. Coon and was a member of Elm City United...

Apr 27, 2018

ELM CITY - David H. Proctor, Jr., 74, died Friday, April 27, 2018.

The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Saturday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.  Burial will be for and at the convenience of the family.

Surviving is his wife, Paulette Reason Proctor; sons, Bobby Proctor and Tim Proctor, both of Elm City; four grandchildren;...

Apr 26, 2018

KENLY - Elgia Scott Farrior, 92, died Thursday, April 26, 2018.

Funeral, Thursday, 1:00 pm, Forest Hills Baptist Church, followed by visiting.  Burial will be for and at the convenience of the family.

She is survived by daughters, Vicky Barnes (Ken) of Chesapeake, VA; Ann Cunningham (Phil) of Garner and Teena Smith (Larry) of Oklahoma City,...

Apr 26, 2018

WILSON - Frank K. Gill, 86, died Thursday, April 26, 2018.

The family will receive friends, Sunday, April 29, from 3 – 6 PM at 1210 Nash St, N.

Frank was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Korea.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Esther Laughinghouse Gill and his brother, John...

Apr 26, 2018

WILSON - Johnny Mack Owens, 79, died Thursday, April 26, 2018.

Funeral, Monday, 11 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.  The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Sunday, 7 – 8:30 PM.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Gardner Owens; sons, Billy Owens of the home, Greg Owens and significant other, Kathy Mitchum, of Tarboro and...

Apr 14, 2018

ELM  CITY – Doris Langley Webb, 82, of the Bakertown community, died Saturday night, April 14, 2018, in her home.

Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00, Owens Chapel FWB Church, with burial in Macclesfield Cemetery.  The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, Monday, 6:30 – 8:00 PM.

Mrs. Webb was a long time faithful member of Owens Chapel...

Apr 9, 2018

WILSON - Lula Mae Johnson Strickland, 78, died Monday, April 9, 2018.

Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.  The visitation will be Thursday, 6:30 – 8:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.

She is survived by sisters, Esther Windham (Charles) of Little Rock, AR and Kathleen Whitley (Dwight) of Kenly; brothers, Carl Johnson (Nancy) of...

Apr 7, 2018

WILSON - Ann William Sample Griffin, 79, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 in Charlotte, surrounded by her children.  She was born December 26, 1938 to Major (RET) and Mrs. William Frederick Sample in Walterboro, SC.

A celebration of Ann’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Wilson.  The...

Apr 4, 2018

Joseph W. Parker, 82, of Wilson, died Wednesday, April 4, 2018.

Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service.  Interment , Evergreen Memorial Park.  The visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral.

Mr. Parker was retired from Southern Piping.

He is survived by his wife, Lou Nelms Parker of Wilson; daughter, Jodi...

Mar 31, 2018

Cammie Atkinson Beamon, 67, of Myrtle Beach, SC, and formerly of Lucama and Oak Island, died Saturday, March 31, 2018.

Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Atkinson Family Cemetery, Atkinson Road, Lucama.  Visiting will be 30 minutes prior to the funeral.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Beamon; daughter, Cassie Williams of Myrtle Beach, SC; son,...

Mar 29, 2018

EUREKA - Willie Mae Mooring Bridgers, 78, died Thursday, March 29, 2018.

Funeral, Mount Nelson Church, Monday, 12 Noon, with visiting one hour prior.  Interment, Eureka Cemetery. Surviving is her sister, Belinda Brown (Howard); sister-in-law, Judy Mooring; special cousin/caregiver, Kim Seabrook; several nieces and nephews. She was the widow of Billy Bridgers who died in 1998.  Her...

Mar 26, 2018

Mildred Nichols Fulghum, 93, of Wilson, died Monday, March 26, 2018.

Funeral, Thursday, 1:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.  Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.

Mrs. Fulghum was preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Fulghum;  sisters, Ruby Lewis and Maynell Liles and a brother, J.F. Nichols, Jr.  She...

Mar 25, 2018

GREENVILLE - Evangelist Jack Lassiter, 62, died Sunday, March 25, 2018.

Jack was born in Durham.  He was transported from this earth to his forever, heavenly home early Sunday morning, March 25, to be with the Lord he loved and served for 41 years.

A celebration of his home going will be held, Wednesday at 2:00...

Mar 18, 2018

ELM CITY - Madge Phillips Jernigan, 94, died Sunday, March 18, 2018.

Funeral, Thursday, 6:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment will be Friday, 11:00 AM at Evergreen Memorial Park.

She is survived by daughters, Cynthia J. Hare (Marvin) of Edenton, Helen J. Haney (Mike) of Goldsboro, Martha J. Bailey (Danny) of...

Mar 12, 2018

WILSON - Shirley Turner Warrick, 81, died Monday, March 12, 2018.

Funeral, Thursday, 6 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.  Interment, Friday, 3 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park.

Shirley was a retired teacher in the Edgecombe County School system with 33 years of service and was a charter member of Bible Missionary Baptist Church.

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Mar 11, 2018

BAILEY – Betty Stallings Brantley, 80, died Sunday, March 11, 2018.

Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Bailey United Methodist Church.  Burial, Bailey Cemetery.

Betty worked as office manager for Cozart Farms for 55 years.

She is survived by husband, Dewey Brantley; daughter, Becky Brantley of Bailey and Mary Lisa Brantley of Greenville; son, Delton...

Mar 3, 2018

Emerson Kemp Winstead, 55, died Saturday, March 3, 2018.

Funeral, Wednesday, 3:00 pm at Maplewood Cemetery.

Kemp was a resident of Caswell County at the time of his death.  He was born September 10, 1962 to the late Emerson Clarence Winstead, Jr. and Laura Battle Winstead.

He enjoyed playing rock music on his...

Feb 26, 2018

WILSON - Eula Ferrell Pinno, 65, died Monday, February 26, 2018.

Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Bailey Cemetery, followed by visitation at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 7335 Springfield School Road, Lucama.

Eula shared a love of Girl Scouts with both granddaughters.

She is survived by husband, Jeff Pinno; son, Justin Pinno (Ashley);...

Feb 24, 2018

STANTONSBURG – Ralph T. Wainwright, 85, died Saturday, February 24, 2018.

Funeral, Monday, 7:00 PM, First Baptist Church, Stantonsburg, followed by visitation.  Interment, Tuesday, 4:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David Thurston and Avis Smith Wainright and brother, Sam Wainright.  He attended NC State University and graduated from Atlantic...

Feb 23, 2018

WILSON - Helen Allen Matthews, 80, died Friday, February 23, 2018.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, 11:00 AM at Wilson Memorial Service. Pastor Don Newell of Hunter Acres Baptist Church in Charlotte will officiate. Visitation will be after service.  The family will be at the home of the daughter, Jean, in Wilson.

She was preceded in...