Henry Poythress
Sep 18, 2017
SIMS - Henry L. Poythress, 82, died Monday, September 18, 2017. He was a retired U.S.D.A meat inspector with 36 years of service. He was then manager of Old South Foods for five years. Henry was a member of Hornes United Methodist Church and also attended Sims United Methodist Church. Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811...
J.T. Owens
Sep 16, 2017
WILSON - James Thomas "J.T." Owens, 73, died Saturday, September 16, 2017. Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. J.T. was a retired fireman with the City of Wilson and was an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bonita Barbour...
Gail Denton
Sep 14, 2017
BAILEY - Gail Williams Denton, 68, died Thursday, September 14, 2017. Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Burial, Bailey Cemetery. Gail was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Williams; parents, Vernon and Daisy Brantley Williams; brother, Alonza Williams; sisters, Janice Boswell, Kathleen Denton and Merita Willoughby. She was retired from Walter Kidde. She...
Hunter Benton
Sep 11, 2017
LUCAMA - Mark Hunter Benton, Jr., 39, died Monday, September 11, 2017. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6 - 7 PM. The funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family.
Coleen Davis
Sep 8, 2017
NEW BERN - Coleen Edmundson Davis, 86, formerly of Wilson, died Friday, September 8, 2017. Funeral, Wednesday, 3:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:00 PM. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, James Landis "Jimmy" Davis and parents, Roland Pell and Mary Jenkins Edmundson. She was...
Dorothy Thorne
Sep 5, 2017
BLACK CREEK - Dorothy Barnes Thorne, 81, died Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Black Creek Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, and other times at 200 Branch Street, Black Creek. Dorothy was retired from Nucor Bearing Products with over 30 years of service. Her family includes her...
Mamie Wade
Sep 3, 2017
WILSON - Mamie Pope Wade, 102, died Sunday, September 3, 2017. Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. Mrs. Wade was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Clifton Wade and a son, Gerald Wade. She is survived by sons, John Wade of Chocowinity and Roy Wade (Deddie) of Willow...
Donna Beaman
Aug 29, 2017
WILSON - Donna Hinson Beaman, 69, went to heaven Tuesday, August 29, 2017. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at Noon on Friday, September 1, 2017, at First United Methodist Church, Wilson, NC. The family will receive friends at the church after the service. A later, private interment will be held for the family. Donna...
Sandy Edwards
Aug 27, 2017
WILSON - Sandy Brantley Edwards, 57, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017. A graveside service will be Noon Thursday at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City. The visitation will be Thursday, 10:00-11:30 am at Wilson Memorial Service. A celebration of life service will be at 6:30 pm Thursday at the home of Ray and Rhonda Jackson, 2901 Wolftrap Dr,...
Gray Johnson
Aug 26, 2017
ELM CITY - Ollie Gray Weaver Johnson, 74, passed away on August 26, 2017, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be at Wilson Memorial Service on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 6 pm followed by visitation. Rev. Johnny Hendricks and Rev. Barry Drum will officiate. Gray was born in Wilson on December 17,1942 to the late...
Betty Monroe
Aug 24, 2017
SPRING HOPE - Betty Williams Monroe, 55, died Thursday, August 24, 2017. Funeral, Saturday, 11 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. She is survived by her sons, Jimmy Flinchum of Rocky Mount and Aric Flinchum of Hagerstown, MD; granddaughter, Chasity Flinchum; long-time friend, Paul Wilson of the home; sister, Brenda Williams of Rocky mount; brothers, Jack Williams of Michigan,...
John Finch III
Aug 13, 2017
ELM CITY - John William Finch III, 60, died Sunday, August 13, 2017. A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, September 9, 11:00 AM, at Elm City United Methodist Church followed by visitation. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Brenda Harrell Finch; son, Chance Hayes of the home; sister, Carolyn Finch of Seattle,...
Mildred Bass
Aug 10, 2017
Mildred Pope Bass, 91, died Thursday, August 10, 2017. The funeral will be Saturday, 11:00 AM at First Free Will Baptist Church, Wilson, followed by visitation. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont. Mrs. Bass was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Walter V. Bass, Sr. in January, 2000. She is survived by her daughters, Pam Radford (Rev. Doug) of...
Carlton Dixon
Aug 9, 2017
WILSON - Carlton "Duke" Dixon, 87, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Funeral, Friday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Duke was a retired farmer and businessman. He loved humor, friends, family, hunting, fishing and he never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jean Troutman Dixon; son, David Dixon and...
Jimmy Hart
Aug 5, 2017
ELM CITY - James Thomas "Jimmy" Hart, 71, died Saturday, August 5, 2017. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the family home place located at 6209 William Chapel Church Rd, Elm City on Wednesday at 4:00 PM. The visitation will be one hour before the service. Casual dress is appropriate. He is survived by his...
Phil Barnes
Aug 4, 2017
BLACK CREEK - Phil M. Barnes, 65, died Friday, August 4, 2017. Funeral, Tuesday, 6:30 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Wednesday, 10:00 AM, Black Creek Cemetery. Phil was a retired road maintenance supervisor with the NC Department of Transportation. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Barnes, Jr. and Gladys Bass Barnes. He...
Pierre Lemaire, MD
Aug 2, 2017
WILSON - Pierre Arnaud Lemaire, MD, age 57, died with the love of his life, his wife Robin, by his side on August 2, 2017. The family will greet friends at the Lemaire home on Sunday, August 6, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, August 7, at First...
Alvis Pittman
Jul 24, 2017
Benjamin Alvis Pittman, 91, of Elm City, passed away July 24, 2017. The visitation with the family will be held at Elm City Missionary Baptist Church on Thursday from 10-11 AM. The funeral will be at 11 AM in the church. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City. He was born June 24, 1926 in Edgecombe...
Bessie Fields
Jul 22, 2017
WILSON - Bessie Hardison Barrett Fields, 88, died Saturday, July 22, 2017. Funeral, Sunday, 3 PM, Forest Hills Baptist Church, followed by visitation. She is survived by her daughters, Jo Anne Johnson (Jerry) and Debby Skinner (Steve) of Wilson; grandchildren, Jake Skinner and Daniel and Cassie Johnson; great-grandchildren, Nico Skinner and Kieran Johnson; sisters, Doris Craft of Saratoga...
Elizabeth Barnes
Jul 22, 2017
WILSON - Elizabeth Ann Kelly Barnes, 88, died July 22, 2017. Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. She is survived by her daughters, Kelly Barnes of Rock Ridge and Patsy Rivenbark (Dannie) of Rocky Point; son, Howard Barnes (Gail) of Saulston; grandchildren, Chad Barnes (Renee)...
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Henry Poythress
Sep 18, 2017
SIMS - Henry L. Poythress, 82, died Monday, September 18, 2017. He was a retired U.S.D.A meat inspector with 36 years of service. He was then manager of Old South Foods for five years. Henry was a member of Hornes United Methodist Church and also attended Sims United Methodist Church. Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811...
J.T. Owens
Sep 16, 2017
WILSON - James Thomas "J.T." Owens, 73, died Saturday, September 16, 2017. Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. J.T. was a retired fireman with the City of Wilson and was an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bonita Barbour...
Gail Denton
Sep 14, 2017
BAILEY - Gail Williams Denton, 68, died Thursday, September 14, 2017. Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Burial, Bailey Cemetery. Gail was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Williams; parents, Vernon and Daisy Brantley Williams; brother, Alonza Williams; sisters, Janice Boswell, Kathleen Denton and Merita Willoughby. She was retired from Walter Kidde. She...
Hunter Benton
Sep 11, 2017
LUCAMA - Mark Hunter Benton, Jr., 39, died Monday, September 11, 2017. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6 - 7 PM. The funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family.
Coleen Davis
Sep 8, 2017
NEW BERN - Coleen Edmundson Davis, 86, formerly of Wilson, died Friday, September 8, 2017. Funeral, Wednesday, 3:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:00 PM. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, James Landis "Jimmy" Davis and parents, Roland Pell and Mary Jenkins Edmundson. She was...
Dorothy Thorne
Sep 5, 2017
BLACK CREEK - Dorothy Barnes Thorne, 81, died Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Black Creek Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, and other times at 200 Branch Street, Black Creek. Dorothy was retired from Nucor Bearing Products with over 30 years of service. Her family includes her...
Mamie Wade
Sep 3, 2017
WILSON - Mamie Pope Wade, 102, died Sunday, September 3, 2017. Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. Mrs. Wade was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Clifton Wade and a son, Gerald Wade. She is survived by sons, John Wade of Chocowinity and Roy Wade (Deddie) of Willow...
Donna Beaman
Aug 29, 2017
WILSON - Donna Hinson Beaman, 69, went to heaven Tuesday, August 29, 2017. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at Noon on Friday, September 1, 2017, at First United Methodist Church, Wilson, NC. The family will receive friends at the church after the service. A later, private interment will be held for the family. Donna...
Sandy Edwards
Aug 27, 2017
WILSON - Sandy Brantley Edwards, 57, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017. A graveside service will be Noon Thursday at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City. The visitation will be Thursday, 10:00-11:30 am at Wilson Memorial Service. A celebration of life service will be at 6:30 pm Thursday at the home of Ray and Rhonda Jackson, 2901 Wolftrap Dr,...
Gray Johnson
Aug 26, 2017
ELM CITY - Ollie Gray Weaver Johnson, 74, passed away on August 26, 2017, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be at Wilson Memorial Service on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 6 pm followed by visitation. Rev. Johnny Hendricks and Rev. Barry Drum will officiate. Gray was born in Wilson on December 17,1942 to the late...
Betty Monroe
Aug 24, 2017
SPRING HOPE - Betty Williams Monroe, 55, died Thursday, August 24, 2017. Funeral, Saturday, 11 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. She is survived by her sons, Jimmy Flinchum of Rocky Mount and Aric Flinchum of Hagerstown, MD; granddaughter, Chasity Flinchum; long-time friend, Paul Wilson of the home; sister, Brenda Williams of Rocky mount; brothers, Jack Williams of Michigan,...
John Finch III
Aug 13, 2017
ELM CITY - John William Finch III, 60, died Sunday, August 13, 2017. A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, September 9, 11:00 AM, at Elm City United Methodist Church followed by visitation. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Brenda Harrell Finch; son, Chance Hayes of the home; sister, Carolyn Finch of Seattle,...
Mildred Bass
Aug 10, 2017
Mildred Pope Bass, 91, died Thursday, August 10, 2017. The funeral will be Saturday, 11:00 AM at First Free Will Baptist Church, Wilson, followed by visitation. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont. Mrs. Bass was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Walter V. Bass, Sr. in January, 2000. She is survived by her daughters, Pam Radford (Rev. Doug) of...
Carlton Dixon
Aug 9, 2017
WILSON - Carlton "Duke" Dixon, 87, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Funeral, Friday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Duke was a retired farmer and businessman. He loved humor, friends, family, hunting, fishing and he never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jean Troutman Dixon; son, David Dixon and...
Jimmy Hart
Aug 5, 2017
ELM CITY - James Thomas "Jimmy" Hart, 71, died Saturday, August 5, 2017. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the family home place located at 6209 William Chapel Church Rd, Elm City on Wednesday at 4:00 PM. The visitation will be one hour before the service. Casual dress is appropriate. He is survived by his...
Phil Barnes
Aug 4, 2017
BLACK CREEK - Phil M. Barnes, 65, died Friday, August 4, 2017. Funeral, Tuesday, 6:30 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Wednesday, 10:00 AM, Black Creek Cemetery. Phil was a retired road maintenance supervisor with the NC Department of Transportation. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Barnes, Jr. and Gladys Bass Barnes. He...
Pierre Lemaire, MD
Aug 2, 2017
WILSON - Pierre Arnaud Lemaire, MD, age 57, died with the love of his life, his wife Robin, by his side on August 2, 2017. The family will greet friends at the Lemaire home on Sunday, August 6, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, August 7, at First...
Alvis Pittman
Jul 24, 2017
Benjamin Alvis Pittman, 91, of Elm City, passed away July 24, 2017. The visitation with the family will be held at Elm City Missionary Baptist Church on Thursday from 10-11 AM. The funeral will be at 11 AM in the church. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City. He was born June 24, 1926 in Edgecombe...
Bessie Fields
Jul 22, 2017
WILSON - Bessie Hardison Barrett Fields, 88, died Saturday, July 22, 2017. Funeral, Sunday, 3 PM, Forest Hills Baptist Church, followed by visitation. She is survived by her daughters, Jo Anne Johnson (Jerry) and Debby Skinner (Steve) of Wilson; grandchildren, Jake Skinner and Daniel and Cassie Johnson; great-grandchildren, Nico Skinner and Kieran Johnson; sisters, Doris Craft of Saratoga...
Elizabeth Barnes
Jul 22, 2017
WILSON - Elizabeth Ann Kelly Barnes, 88, died July 22, 2017. Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. She is survived by her daughters, Kelly Barnes of Rock Ridge and Patsy Rivenbark (Dannie) of Rocky Point; son, Howard Barnes (Gail) of Saulston; grandchildren, Chad Barnes (Renee)...
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