Jo Melody Luther
Oct 28, 2023
Jo-Melody Scott Luther, 71, of Wilson, died Saturday, October 28, 2023.Funeral, Wednesday, 12:30 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial, Thursday, Pine Bluff Cemetery, Pine Bluff, NC.
Surviving is her daughter, Heather Jo Luther of Wilson; several nieces and nephews; her former husband, Roger Luther of Wilson.
Melody was born in Edenton to...
Louis Clark
Oct 28, 2023
Louis Eugene Clark, 84, of Wilson, died Saturday, October 28, 2023.
A Funeral Mass will be Friday, November 3, 9:00 AM, at St. Therese Catholic Church followed by a time of visiting. Interment will be in the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro.
He is survived by his wife, Shiela Britt Clark; daughter, Sherry Grenchik (Martin) of Gettysburg, PA;...
Deane Phillips
Oct 23, 2023
Deane Bolton Phillips, 91, of Wilson, passed away on October 23, 2023. "Nanny" was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church of Wilson.
Deane was raised in Rockingham, NC. It was there she met her future husband, Bill. They were married in...
Toby Moss
Oct 22, 2023
Howell Cobb “Toby” Moss, Jr., 95, of Wilson, died Sunday, October 22, 2023, in his home.
Funeral, Wednesday, 10:00 AM, First Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Surviving are his daughters, Susan M. Shingleton Shackleford (Dan) of Wilson and Betsy M. Jenswold (T.J.) of Elon, Janet Derrick of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Betsie D. Still...
Gladys Daughtridge
Oct 16, 2023
Gladys Baty Daughtridge, 95, of Burlington, formerly of Wilson, died Monday, October 16, 2023.
The funeral will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 11 am in the Chapel at First United Methodist Church in Wilson.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Gladys was a hard worker. Many people will remember her as a staple at the...
Arlene Odom
Oct 14, 2023
Eleanor Arlene Odom, 66, of Stantonsburg, died Saturday, October 14, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, 3:00 PM at Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Arlene is survived by her sister, Ann Odom Edwards (Curtis) of Stantonsburg; niece, Leigh Ann Edwards of Kinston; nephew, Alan Edwards (Taj) of Fayetteville; great nephew, Heath Ham.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan and Eleanor West Odom.
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Donnie Barnes
Oct 14, 2023
Donnie Hugh Barnes, 79, of Lucama, passed away peacefully at home on October 14, 2023.
A service to thank God in celebration of Donnie’s life will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2023, 3:00 PM, at Little Rock Original Free Will Baptist Church in Lucama. His family will receive friends at the church before the service from 1:30 - 2:45....
Agnes Green
Oct 12, 2023
Agnes Ann Lancaster Green, 85, of the Dunns Crossroads Community, Elm City, died Thursday, October 12, 2023, in her home.
The visitation will be Sunday, 2:00-3:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by her funeral at 3:00 PM. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmie Green; daughters, Wanda Smith of Pikeville, Sandra Grady (Ricky) and Victoria Laviolette...
Betsy Miller Blake
Oct 10, 2023
Betsy Jane Miller Blake, fondly called “Boo”, of Wilson, passed away on October 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service to honor Boo’s life will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Wilson and the family will receive friends immediately afterwards in Asbury Hall. A visitation will...
Pamella Rodgers
Oct 6, 2023
Pamella "Pam" Cole Rodgers, age 62, passed away on October 6, 2023, in Wilson, North Carolina.
A memorial service to honor Pam's life will be held on October 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Please join us in celebrating the life of Pamella Cole Rodgers and remembering the impact she had on all those...
Larry Williams
Oct 5, 2023
J. Larry Williams, 62, of Fremont, died Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Funeral, Monday, 6:30 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Black Creek Cemetery.
Surviving is his wife, Tammy Radford Williams; daughters, Holly Williford (Thomas) of Macclesfield and Abby Maier (Nick) of Black Creek; granddaughter, Anna Beth Maier; sisters, Judy Harper (Roger) of Lucama,...
Mary Williford
Oct 4, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Page Williford, 86, of Macclesfield, on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Services to honor Mary's life will be held at Wilbanks Christian Church on Sunday at 2:00 PM, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. As we gather to celebrate Mary's life, let us remember the joy she brought to...
Frances West
Oct 2, 2023
Frances Mooring West was called to her Heavenly Home on October 2, 2023 at Pikeville's Countryside Village after a hard fought four-year battle with dementia, four days short of her 90th birthday.
Born Mary Frances Mooring in Fremont on October 6, 1933 to Tobe Mooring and Bertie Blow Mooring, she married her high school sweetheart, Rudolph B. West, on January...
Rick Carter
Oct 1, 2023
Richard Allen “Rick” Carter, 79, of Wilson, died Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend A Celebration of Life followed by visitation on Saturday, October 7 at 2:00 pm, Forest Hills Baptist Church located at 1407 Forest Hills Road NW, Wilson, NC 27896. An interment will be held immediately after at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Rick...
Peggy Jennette
Sep 24, 2023
Peggy Paul Jennette died in her Wilson, NC home surrounded by her family on September 24th.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Kincheloe Paul and Irma Louise Bonander Paul; her husband, Dr. Albert Tyson Jennette; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Sidney Earl Jennette, Jr. and Mary Helen James Jennette and nephew Sidney Earl Jennette III.
Peggy was born...
Michael Cummings
Sep 24, 2023
Michael Wayne Cummings, 58, of Lucama, died September 24, 2023.
He is survived by his sisters, Kathy D. Cummings of Wilson and Cindy Lewis (Johnny) of Needmore, PA; brother, Jeff Cummings (Teresa) of Harmony; special friend, Betty Bullock of Lanexa, VA.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, James Cummings and Jean Collier Cummings Smith.
Arrangements by Wilson Memorial...
Peggy Measell
Sep 23, 2023
Peggy Neal Hardee Measell, 94, of Wilson, died Saturday, September 23, 2023.
Peg, as she was called by her friends or Mama Peg/Aunt Peg by her extended family, died in her sleep at Kitty Askins Hospice Care in Goldsboro.
The Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 28 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church, followed by visitation.
She...
Anita Griffin
Sep 21, 2023
Anita Marshburn Griffin, 51, of Lucama, passed away peacefully at Wilson Medical Center, September 21, 2023 at 8:00pm.
The family will be at Bible Missionary Baptist Church, 2833 Tilghman Rd, Wilson for a time of visiting Thursday, September 28 from 6 to 8pm.
Anita was born and raised in Durham, NC, where she graduated from Southern High School in 1990....
Kermit Best
Sep 21, 2023
Kermit Best, 90, of Wilson, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, in his home.
Funeral, Sunday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Surviving is his wife, Evelyn Taylor Best; daughter, Loretta Atkinson (James) of Lucama; son, Doug Best of the home; grandson, Kenny Easter (Amanda) of Elm City; triplet great-grandchildren, Shelby Jane, Ava Grace,...
Jean Draughn Nichols
Sep 20, 2023
Barbara “Jean” Draughn Nichols, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, after an extended illness with her family at her side.
A graveside service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery, with Rev. Dr. Chris Thomas officiating.
Born in Wilson County on February 12, 1938, she was the only child of the late John Henry...
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Jo Melody Luther
Oct 28, 2023
Jo-Melody Scott Luther, 71, of Wilson, died Saturday, October 28, 2023.Funeral, Wednesday, 12:30 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial, Thursday, Pine Bluff Cemetery, Pine Bluff, NC.
Surviving is her daughter, Heather Jo Luther of Wilson; several nieces and nephews; her former husband, Roger Luther of Wilson.
Melody was born in Edenton to...
Louis Clark
Oct 28, 2023
Louis Eugene Clark, 84, of Wilson, died Saturday, October 28, 2023.
A Funeral Mass will be Friday, November 3, 9:00 AM, at St. Therese Catholic Church followed by a time of visiting. Interment will be in the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro.
He is survived by his wife, Shiela Britt Clark; daughter, Sherry Grenchik (Martin) of Gettysburg, PA;...
Deane Phillips
Oct 23, 2023
Deane Bolton Phillips, 91, of Wilson, passed away on October 23, 2023. "Nanny" was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church of Wilson.
Deane was raised in Rockingham, NC. It was there she met her future husband, Bill. They were married in...
Toby Moss
Oct 22, 2023
Howell Cobb “Toby” Moss, Jr., 95, of Wilson, died Sunday, October 22, 2023, in his home.
Funeral, Wednesday, 10:00 AM, First Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Surviving are his daughters, Susan M. Shingleton Shackleford (Dan) of Wilson and Betsy M. Jenswold (T.J.) of Elon, Janet Derrick of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Betsie D. Still...
Gladys Daughtridge
Oct 16, 2023
Gladys Baty Daughtridge, 95, of Burlington, formerly of Wilson, died Monday, October 16, 2023.
The funeral will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 11 am in the Chapel at First United Methodist Church in Wilson.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Gladys was a hard worker. Many people will remember her as a staple at the...
Arlene Odom
Oct 14, 2023
Eleanor Arlene Odom, 66, of Stantonsburg, died Saturday, October 14, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, 3:00 PM at Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Arlene is survived by her sister, Ann Odom Edwards (Curtis) of Stantonsburg; niece, Leigh Ann Edwards of Kinston; nephew, Alan Edwards (Taj) of Fayetteville; great nephew, Heath Ham.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan and Eleanor West Odom.
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Donnie Barnes
Oct 14, 2023
Donnie Hugh Barnes, 79, of Lucama, passed away peacefully at home on October 14, 2023.
A service to thank God in celebration of Donnie’s life will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2023, 3:00 PM, at Little Rock Original Free Will Baptist Church in Lucama. His family will receive friends at the church before the service from 1:30 - 2:45....
Agnes Green
Oct 12, 2023
Agnes Ann Lancaster Green, 85, of the Dunns Crossroads Community, Elm City, died Thursday, October 12, 2023, in her home.
The visitation will be Sunday, 2:00-3:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by her funeral at 3:00 PM. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmie Green; daughters, Wanda Smith of Pikeville, Sandra Grady (Ricky) and Victoria Laviolette...
Betsy Miller Blake
Oct 10, 2023
Betsy Jane Miller Blake, fondly called “Boo”, of Wilson, passed away on October 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service to honor Boo’s life will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Wilson and the family will receive friends immediately afterwards in Asbury Hall. A visitation will...
Pamella Rodgers
Oct 6, 2023
Pamella "Pam" Cole Rodgers, age 62, passed away on October 6, 2023, in Wilson, North Carolina.
A memorial service to honor Pam's life will be held on October 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Please join us in celebrating the life of Pamella Cole Rodgers and remembering the impact she had on all those...
Larry Williams
Oct 5, 2023
J. Larry Williams, 62, of Fremont, died Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Funeral, Monday, 6:30 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Black Creek Cemetery.
Surviving is his wife, Tammy Radford Williams; daughters, Holly Williford (Thomas) of Macclesfield and Abby Maier (Nick) of Black Creek; granddaughter, Anna Beth Maier; sisters, Judy Harper (Roger) of Lucama,...
Mary Williford
Oct 4, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Page Williford, 86, of Macclesfield, on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Services to honor Mary's life will be held at Wilbanks Christian Church on Sunday at 2:00 PM, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. As we gather to celebrate Mary's life, let us remember the joy she brought to...
Frances West
Oct 2, 2023
Frances Mooring West was called to her Heavenly Home on October 2, 2023 at Pikeville's Countryside Village after a hard fought four-year battle with dementia, four days short of her 90th birthday.
Born Mary Frances Mooring in Fremont on October 6, 1933 to Tobe Mooring and Bertie Blow Mooring, she married her high school sweetheart, Rudolph B. West, on January...
Rick Carter
Oct 1, 2023
Richard Allen “Rick” Carter, 79, of Wilson, died Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend A Celebration of Life followed by visitation on Saturday, October 7 at 2:00 pm, Forest Hills Baptist Church located at 1407 Forest Hills Road NW, Wilson, NC 27896. An interment will be held immediately after at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Rick...
Peggy Jennette
Sep 24, 2023
Peggy Paul Jennette died in her Wilson, NC home surrounded by her family on September 24th.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Kincheloe Paul and Irma Louise Bonander Paul; her husband, Dr. Albert Tyson Jennette; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Sidney Earl Jennette, Jr. and Mary Helen James Jennette and nephew Sidney Earl Jennette III.
Peggy was born...
Michael Cummings
Sep 24, 2023
Michael Wayne Cummings, 58, of Lucama, died September 24, 2023.
He is survived by his sisters, Kathy D. Cummings of Wilson and Cindy Lewis (Johnny) of Needmore, PA; brother, Jeff Cummings (Teresa) of Harmony; special friend, Betty Bullock of Lanexa, VA.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, James Cummings and Jean Collier Cummings Smith.
Arrangements by Wilson Memorial...
Peggy Measell
Sep 23, 2023
Peggy Neal Hardee Measell, 94, of Wilson, died Saturday, September 23, 2023.
Peg, as she was called by her friends or Mama Peg/Aunt Peg by her extended family, died in her sleep at Kitty Askins Hospice Care in Goldsboro.
The Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 28 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church, followed by visitation.
She...
Anita Griffin
Sep 21, 2023
Anita Marshburn Griffin, 51, of Lucama, passed away peacefully at Wilson Medical Center, September 21, 2023 at 8:00pm.
The family will be at Bible Missionary Baptist Church, 2833 Tilghman Rd, Wilson for a time of visiting Thursday, September 28 from 6 to 8pm.
Anita was born and raised in Durham, NC, where she graduated from Southern High School in 1990....
Kermit Best
Sep 21, 2023
Kermit Best, 90, of Wilson, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, in his home.
Funeral, Sunday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Surviving is his wife, Evelyn Taylor Best; daughter, Loretta Atkinson (James) of Lucama; son, Doug Best of the home; grandson, Kenny Easter (Amanda) of Elm City; triplet great-grandchildren, Shelby Jane, Ava Grace,...
Jean Draughn Nichols
Sep 20, 2023
Barbara “Jean” Draughn Nichols, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, after an extended illness with her family at her side.
A graveside service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery, with Rev. Dr. Chris Thomas officiating.
Born in Wilson County on February 12, 1938, she was the only child of the late John Henry...
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