OBITUARIES

Bobby Watson

Bobby Watson

Jun 19, 2019

Bobby Gene Watson, 80, of the Springhill Church Community, Lucama, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019.

Funeral, Saturday, 3:00 PM, Rock Hill Cemetery, Lamm Road, near Milbournie FWB Church.  The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 7:00 – 8:00 PM.

Bobby is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Street (Jamie) of Chantilly, VA, and their...

Betty Bikle

Betty Bikle

Jun 18, 2019

Betty Bacon Bikle, of Wilson, died peacefully at home on June 18th, 2019 after a brief illness.

The family will receive friends at home, Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM.  Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 202 Goldsboro St, NE, followed by visitation.

She was born on October 2, 1938 in Raleigh to Bettine...

Bobby Tedder

Bobby Tedder

Jun 17, 2019

Bobby Tedder, 71, of Lucama, lost his battle with cancer on Monday, June 17, 2019.

Funeral, Wednesday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Batchelor Tedder; daughter, Bobbie Jo Jones and husband, Buddy B., of Wilson; sister, Nancy Durham of Wilson and long lost sister, Lucy Potter...

Jim Kubas

Jim Kubas

Jun 16, 2019

James David “Jim” Kubas, 67, of Elm City, died Sunday, June 16, 2019.

Funeral, Thursday, 7:30 PM, Wilson Memorial Service. There will be a time of visiting and sharing one hour prior to the service.

Jim is survived by his wife, Tamsie Poole Kubas; daughter, Catherine K. Noel (Ryan) of Bailey; sons, Robert Kubas of...

A.C. Hilburn, Jr.

A.C. Hilburn, Jr.

Jun 14, 2019

Andrew Clarence Hilburn, Jr., 90, of Wilson, died Friday, June 14, 2019.  He was born in Wilmington on April 9, 1929, to the late Andrew C. and Gusta Grace Barnhill Hilburn.

A Service of Remembrance will be held Monday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

Surviving is his wife...

Jimmy Gamble

Jimmy Gamble

Jun 12, 2019

James Oliver Gamble, Jr., 77, of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019, surrounded by his family.

Funeral, Saturday, June 15, 2019, 3:00 PM at Fremont United Methodist Church, with a visitation meal to follow in the fellowship hall.

Jimmy was born November 27, 1941 to the late James “JO” Gamble and Jennie Bostic Gamble...

Penny Cooley

Penny Cooley

Jun 12, 2019

Penny Partin Cooley, 78, of Fremont, died Wednesday, June  12, 2019.

Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Fremont United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

Penny graduated from East Carolina University and taught elementary school for nearly 30 years retiring from Fremont Elementary School.

She is survived by her daughter, Nel...

Pearl Lamm

Pearl Lamm

Jun 8, 2019

Pearl Coleman Lamm, 91, of Wilson, died Saturday, June 8 2019.

Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section C.  The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.

Mrs. Lamm was an active member of Healthy Plains Primitive Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover C. and Annie Virginia Boykin...

Walter Sinclair

Walter Sinclair

Jun 8, 2019

Walter Parrish Sinclair, 87, of Wilson, died Saturday, June 8, 2019.

Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service. Burial,  Maplewood Cemetery.  The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.

Mr. Sinclair attended Campbell University, served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and had a long career with Williamson Truck Lines...

Sarah Bogue

Sarah Bogue

Jun 5, 2019

Sarah Lucas Bogue, 92, of Wilson, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

Funeral, Saturday, 10:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.  The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.

Mrs. Bogue was the widow of James “Rudy” Bogue who died in 1988.

Surviving are her daughters, Sandra Davis (Billy) of Wilson...

Dwight Costabile

Dwight Costabile

Jun 5, 2019

LOS ANGELES, CA – John Dwight Costabile III, a native of Wilson, NC, died in Los Angeles – his home for more than 30 years - after a two- year battle with lung cancer.

He was preceded in death by his partner, Richard Styche, and his parents, John and Ruth Costabile.

He is survived by...

Mary Alice Rehm

Mary Alice Rehm

Jun 2, 2019

Mary Alice Scott Rehm, 92, of Wilson, died Sunday, June 2, 2019.

Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.

Mrs. Rehm was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred F. Rehm.

She is survived by her son, Alfred F. Rehm, Jr. and wife, Janet, of Wilson; brother, Bennie Scott of Wilson; step-grandchildren,...

Margie Strickland

Margie Strickland

May 27, 2019

Margie Allen Strickland, 93, of Wilson, died Monday, May 27, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the Connect Church, (formerly the First Free Will Baptist Church) at 4865 Nash Street NW, Wilson, followed by visitation.  Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.

Mrs. Strickland is survived...

Irene Stott

Irene Stott

May 23, 2019

Irene Crowder Stott, 80, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 23, 2019.

Funeral, Tuesday, 11 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section E.

Surviving is her daughter, Nancy Priscilla Horner (Michael) of Elm City; sons, Michael Holland and Paul Holland (Renee) of Lucama, Tracey  Holland of Asheville;  11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Becky Evans of Elm City; brothers, John...

Evelyn Webb

Evelyn Webb

May 23, 2019

Evelyn Braswell Webb, 92, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 23, 2019. Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.  Burial, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City. Surviving is her husband, George W. Webb; daughter, Christie White (fiancé, Gordon Deno) of Elm City; son, George “Billy” Webb, Jr. (Ann) of Wilson; grandchildren, Brax Webb (Cassie)...

Linda Lucas

Linda Lucas

May 23, 2019

Linda Gardner Lucas, 76, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 23, 2019.

Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.  Burial, Evergreen Memorial Park, beside her husband, Hubert L. Lucas who died in November, 2016.

Surviving are her daughters, Donna Peed (Wendell) and Penny Cobb (David), of Wilson; grandchildren,...

Malabu Pearson

Malabu Pearson

May 23, 2019

Malabu Pearson, 59, of Stantonsburg, died Thursday, May 23, 2019.

Funeral, Saturday, June 1, 3:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Pearson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Lori Lancaster

Lori Lancaster

May 22, 2019

Lori Ann Lancaster, 57, of the Faro Community, passed away on May 22nd 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. She stepped into that glorious light and came to be with Jesus, the Lord that she loves. She died peacefully and beautifully surrounded by friends, family and song.

A visitation honoring Lori’s life will be held at...

Peggy Lamm

Peggy Lamm

May 5, 2019

Peggy Mason Lamm, 79, of Lucama, died Sunday, May 5, 2019.

The family will be at home, Thursday, 6:30 – 8:30 PM.

After retiring from Wilson Medical Center she and her husband traveled and loved going to Bluegrass Festivals but her most joy came from being at home with her family.

She is...

Phil Little

Phil Little

May 5, 2019

Phil Little, 65, of Wendell, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington.

Funeral, Thursday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother.

Phil is survived by his wife, Jan Meares Little; daughter, Adrienne...