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Walter Lawrence "Larry" Hilliard

Walter Lawrence "Larry" Hilliard

Feb 27, 2024

Walter Lawrence “Larry” Hilliard, 87, of Wilson, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.

Larry was preceded in death by his wife Freddie Harrell Hilliard in 2019; parents, Walter and Thelma Gupton Hilliard; grandson, Walter Jackson Hilliard and he was a U.S. Navy veteran.

He is survived by his daughter, Angela Ferrell of Wilson; sons,...

Glenn Lancaster

Glenn Lancaster

Feb 26, 2024

Glenn E. Lancaster, 64, of the Faro Community, in Wayne County, died Monday, February 26, 2024.  

Funeral, Thursday, 3:00 PM, Lancaster Family Cemetery, 225 Short Rd, Pikeville.  

Surviving is his wife, Kem Penny Lancaster, pastor of Heart of David Ministries in Eureka; sons, Aaron Lancaster (Kristalyn) and Andrew Lancaster (Ashley), both of Pikeville; granddaughter, Raelynn Lancaster; his father, Earl Lancaster...

Ronnie Davis

Ronnie Davis

Feb 22, 2024

Ronald Glenn “Ronnie” Davis, 62, of Goldsboro, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024.

A graveside service will be Sunday, 2:00 PM, at the Eureka Cemetery, Eureka.  The visitation will be at the Eureka Methodist Church fellowship hall following the graveside service.  Please wear casual clothing.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his father, Glenn C. Davis, of Fremont in 2013.

He is survived by...

Thomas Randolph Walston

Thomas Randolph Walston

Feb 21, 2024

Thomas Randolph Walston, 83, of Wilson, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

Funeral, First Methodist Church, Sunday, February 25 at 3:00 PM followed by visitation.  Interment, Monday, February 26 at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park.

Randolph retired from Wilson Medical Center after 20 years and was on the road with State Beauty and Barber Supply for many years.

He is survived by his...

Lisa Hill Gardner

Lisa Hill Gardner

Feb 20, 2024

Lisa Hill Gardner, 54, of Elm City passed away on the morning of February 20, 2024. She was born on August 9, 1969 as the youngest daughter to Jesse and Rebecca Hill of Wilson.Services will be held Sunday, February 25, at Wilson Memorial Service - 2811 Fieldstream Dr. in Wilson, at 4:00 pm. The family will receive friends and family...

Joslyn Bass Hawkins

Joslyn Bass Hawkins

Feb 19, 2024

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Joslyn Bass Hawkins, 45, entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 19, 2024. Joslyn found solace and strength in her faith and family. As a dedicated mother, she poured her heart and soul into her daughter, Leah.

Memorial Service, Thursday, February 22, 6:00 PM at Raleigh Road Baptist Church, with visitation...

Randy Stott

Randy Stott

Feb 17, 2024

Ralph Lee “Randy” Stott, 76, of Lucama, died Saturday, February 17, 2024.

The visitation will be at Little Rock Original Free Will Baptist Church Tuesday, 2:00-300 PM, followed by the funeral at 3:00 PM. Interment will be in Nobles Chapel Church Cemetery.

Randy was a Vietnam veteran having served in the U.S. Marines.

He is survived by his wife Becki Walker Stott; daughters...

Joyce Ann Keel Edmundson

Joyce Ann Keel Edmundson

Feb 16, 2024

Joyce Keel Edmundson, 79, of Wilson, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 16, 2024. She was a precious, loving wife, Mama, Nanny, sister and friend.

Joyce was born in Franklin County, North Carolina on August 3, 1944 to Leroy and Viola Cooke Keel.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Viola Keel;...

Ricky Tant

Ricky Tant

Feb 16, 2024

 Ricky Tant, 68, of Sims, died Friday, February 16, 2024.

The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service Tuesday 12:30-1:45 PM.  A graveside service will follow at 2:00 in Evergreen Memorial Park.

Ricky is survived by his daughter Shannon Speight (Scott) of Rock Ridge; sons, Dylan Tant of Black Creek, Colton Tant of Kettering, OH and Trevor Tant of Dayton, OH; grandchildren,...

Sue Walston

Sue Walston

Feb 14, 2024

Sue Whitworth Walston, 79, of the Dunns Crossroads Community, Elm City, died Tuesday, February 14, 2024, in Greenville.

Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Grace Baptist Church, Wilson, with a time of visiting and sharing beginning an hour before the service.

Nursing was her life’s desire and she graduated from the Wilson School of Nursing and further education at East Carolina University.  She worked...

Robert Warrick

Robert Warrick

Feb 12, 2024

Robert Lee Warrick, 79, of Wilson, died Monday, February 12, 2024, in his home.

Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, with visiting beginning at 12:30.  Burial, Maplewood Cemetery.

Surviving is his wife, Louise Garris Warrick; son, Roger Lyn Warrick (Keri Lynn) of the home; grandsons, Roger Lee Warrick, Jonathan Curtis Daniel Warrick and Robert Lyn Warrick; granddaughters, Rachel LeAnne Warrick, Casie...

Cecil Williams, Sr.

Cecil Williams, Sr.

Feb 12, 2024

Cecil Thomas Williams, Sr., age 93, of Wilson, peacefully passed away Monday, February 12, 2024. He was married to the love of his life, Bertine Harris Williams, for 67 years.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, February 15 at 1:00 PM at the Williams Family Cemetery, 3729 Bend of the River Road, Elm City, with visitation immediately following. 

A graduate of...

Steve Broadwell

Steve Broadwell

Feb 11, 2024

Steve Harlie Broadwell, 71, of Wilson, died Sunday, February 11, 2024.

The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service Thursday, 2:00-2:45, followed by the funeral at 3:00 PM.  Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Joyce Stephenson Broadwell and his brother, Slim Broadwell.

He was raised in Wilson, NC, where he worked for Hardee's...

Margie Powell

Margie Powell

Feb 9, 2024

On February 9, 2024, Margie Ferrell Powell, 89, of Lucama left her earthly home to go to her heavenly home, surrounded by her children.

Funeral services will be held at Wilson Memorial Services on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM, followed by a burial in Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont. The family will be at Springhill Presbyterian Church after 1:00 PM.

Margie...

Lucille Vick

Lucille Vick

Feb 7, 2024

Lucille Pittman Vick, 89, of Elm City, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

A service for the family was held Friday at Maplewood Cemetery.

Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Ray Vick, who died in 2017.   She retired from Carolina Telephone with 40 years of service and then worked a short time with AT&T.

Surviving is her daughter, Pam Vick,...

Tillie Boykin

Tillie Boykin

Feb 6, 2024

Nora M. "Tillie" Gay Boykin, 85, of Wilson, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

A graveside service will be Thursday, February 8, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park, with Rev. Ray Barnhill officiating.

Tillie was a beacon of warmth and kindness. She had a contagious smile and was the starter of conversation in any room. Tillie was an advocate for always doing what is...

Bill Williams

Bill Williams

Feb 5, 2024

William T. “Bill” Williams, 84, of Wilson died Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.

 

A funeral will be held Saturday, Feb. 10, at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church and will be followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment will take place at Maplewood Cemetery.

 

Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sara Jones Williams; his daughter, Beth W. McGhee...

Ann Godwin

Ann Godwin

Feb 3, 2024

Ann Barnes Godwin, 73, of Lucama, died Saturday, February 3, 2024.

The visitation will be 12:30-2:00 PM Tuesday at Little Rock OFWB Church, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 PM.  Interment will be for and at the convenience of the family.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Lafayette Barnes and Mary Rachel West Barnes.

She is survived...

Dr. Samuel McLamb, Jr.

Dr. Samuel McLamb, Jr.

Jan 30, 2024

Kenly - Dr. Samuel Baggett McLamb. Jr., 80, of the Rock Ridge Community, passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2024.

The visitation will be 12:30-2:00 PM, Friday, February 2, 2024, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 PM. Entombment with military honors will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.

Service and dedication to aiding...

Burt Whitley

Burt Whitley

Jan 27, 2024

Rod Burton “Burt” Whitley, 59, of Wilson, died Saturday, January 27, 2024.  He was born July 27,1964, in Charleston, SC.

A memorial lunch is planned for family and close friends at a future date.

He is survived by his mother, Nina Whitley Williamson, and his step-father, Jackie Williamson; aunt, Shirley W. Borja (Melquidas).

Preceding him in death was his wife, Yvonne Rowland Whitley;...

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