John Ray Taylor
May 1, 2019
John Ray Taylor, 84, of Wilson, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
Funeral, Monday, 6:00 PM, Forest Hills Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
John Ray graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1952. Upon graduation, he worked with his dad as a bookkeeper at the Frozen Food Lockers. In 1959,...
Mollie Keen
May 1, 2019
Mollie Deans Keen, 96, of Wilson, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, 11 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section C.
Mollie is survived by her sister, Zillie Deans Lamm of Wilson; grandchildren, Julie Thompson, Dennis Pearson and Donald Ray Pearson; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland...
Joy Sasser
Apr 29, 2019
Joy Bass Sasser, 89, of Whitsett, formerly of Lucama and Greenville, died Monday, April 29, 2019.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, May 4, 5:00 PM, at Little Rock Free Will Baptist Church, Lucama followed by visitation and fellowship in the church fellowship hall. Interment will be Sunday, May 5, 1:30 PM, at Springhill Presbyterian...
Bud Flanner
Apr 26, 2019
STANTONSBURG – William Bennett “Bud” Flanner III, died Friday, April 26, 2019.
Memorial Service, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Howell Swamp FWB Church, 673 Speights Bridge Rd, Walstonburg, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Bud’s profession was home improvements. He was owner of Flanner Contracting, Inc. in Stantonsburg. But his true passion was spreading the word...
Lee Brown
Apr 25, 2019
Lee Walker Brown, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, April 25th 2019 at the home of her daughter Karen Brown, in Raleigh.
Funeral services to be held on Thursday, May 2nd at 1:00 PM at the graveside in Maplewood Cemetery followed by a luncheon at First Baptist Church on Nash Street in Wilson. The family invites...
Ann Bass
Apr 24, 2019
STANTONSBURG - Ann Webb Bass, 82, left to be with the Lord and Savior Wednesday, April 24, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, 2 PM, First Baptist Church, Stantonsburg, followed by visitation. Interment, Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Ann taught elementary school in Greene County for 32 years. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandkids. Ann enjoyed playing...
Gordon Durham
Apr 23, 2019
Gordon Ray Durham, 68, of Wilson, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
Surviving is his wife, Pam Vick Durham; daughters, Lisa D. Williamson and Heather Stancil of Wilson; sons, Michael Durham and Michael Joyner of Raleigh; grandchildren, Makenzie Romero, Danny...
Linda Holland
Apr 15, 2019
Linda Howell Holland, 57, of Lucama, died Monday, April 15, 2019.
Funeral, Thursday, 4:00 PM, Pikeville Cemetery.
Linda is survived by her husband, Mike Holland, and her brother, Randy Howell of Pikeville.
Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Dr, Greenville, NC 27834-8040.
Jean Bass
Apr 13, 2019
Jean Savage Bass, 89, of Wilson, died Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, Maplewood Cemetery. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service for one hour prior to the funeral.
Surviving is her daughter, Melinda Hawley (Phillip) and son, Allen D. Bass, both of Sims; grandson, Hunter Hawley (Heather); great-grandchild, Sanders Hawley; sister, Dorothy...
Steve Lamm
Apr 1, 2019
BAILEY - Steve Lamm, 49, died Monday, April 1, 2019.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, at the Bailey Cemetery. The family will be at home, 5285 Stoney Hill Church Rd, Bailey, Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
Steve loved his children and his family. He was an avid motorcyclist and owned and operated his own motorcycle repair...
Jerome Vick
Mar 30, 2019
Jerome B. Vick, 91, of Wilson, died on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Funeral, Monday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park, beside his wife, Susie Gardner Vick, who died in 2010.
He was a retired merchant and had served in the U. S. Navy.
Surviving...
Randolph Whitley
Mar 28, 2019
Amos Randolph Whitley, 92, died Thursday, March 28, 2019, in his home.
Funeral, Sunday, 4:00 PM, Evansdale United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Born in Wilson County on January 12, 1927, he was the fourth of eight children born to Millard Philmore and Mary Lee Hayes Whitley. He graduated from...
Patricia Owens
Mar 27, 2019
ATLANTA, GA - Patricia Rodgers Owens, 77, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2019. Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, NW, Wilson, Saturday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Pat was born in Stantonsburg on March 4, 1942, to the late Tom and Lois Pike...
Robert Whitley
Mar 26, 2019
Robert Henry Whitley, 79, of Bailey, died Tuesday, March 26, 2019.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Bailey Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Beulah Matthews Whitley and former wife, Carolyn Southerland Whitley.
He is survived by...
Carole Ruffin
Mar 24, 2019
Carole Downey Ruffin, 81, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2019, following a prolonged illness.
Carole was a real estate broker for fifteen years, and was the co-owner of Worrell’s Seafood.
Carole is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Barry Ruffin and a puppy Holly; daughter, Tracey Toler of Wilmington;...
Becky Bass
Mar 23, 2019
Black Creek – Rebecca “Becky” Cox Bass, 59, died Saturday, March 23, 2019, in her home.
The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, Wilson, Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
Becky was a daughter of the late Austin “Rocky” and Laura “Pat” Conrad Cox.
She was born in Landover, Maryland...
Pearl Walston
Mar 22, 2019
Pearl Renfrow Walston, 83, of Wilson, passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2019 surrounded by her family.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM at Rock Hill Cemetery on Lamm Rd. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Pearl graduated from Rock Ridge High School and worked with the Agricultural Stabilization Corp....
Peggy Ferrell
Mar 20, 2019
Peggy Cox Ferrell, 79, of Wilson, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service Friday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM and other times the family will be at the home of Katherine Cox.
She was preceded in death by her husband...
Agnes Bartlett
Mar 20, 2019
Eureka – Agnes Whitley Bartlett, 76, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019. The funeral will be Saturday, 11:00 AM, at the Eureka Cemetery, followed by a time of visiting and sharing at Mount Nelson Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Surviving is her husband, Roy W. Bartlett; daughter, Shonna Tompkins (Tim) of Pawley’s Island, SC; son, Chris Bartlett of Durham; grandchildren, Anna...
Phil Mahoney
Mar 15, 2019
Philip A. Mahoney, 81, died Friday, March 15, 2019.
Funeral, Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Forest Hills Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Wednesday, 10:30 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
After spending most of his early years in Tennessee, Phil relocated his wife and two daughters to Wilson in 1968. He invested 35...
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John Ray Taylor
May 1, 2019
John Ray Taylor, 84, of Wilson, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
Funeral, Monday, 6:00 PM, Forest Hills Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
John Ray graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1952. Upon graduation, he worked with his dad as a bookkeeper at the Frozen Food Lockers. In 1959,...
Mollie Keen
May 1, 2019
Mollie Deans Keen, 96, of Wilson, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, 11 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section C.
Mollie is survived by her sister, Zillie Deans Lamm of Wilson; grandchildren, Julie Thompson, Dennis Pearson and Donald Ray Pearson; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland...
Joy Sasser
Apr 29, 2019
Joy Bass Sasser, 89, of Whitsett, formerly of Lucama and Greenville, died Monday, April 29, 2019.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, May 4, 5:00 PM, at Little Rock Free Will Baptist Church, Lucama followed by visitation and fellowship in the church fellowship hall. Interment will be Sunday, May 5, 1:30 PM, at Springhill Presbyterian...
Bud Flanner
Apr 26, 2019
STANTONSBURG – William Bennett “Bud” Flanner III, died Friday, April 26, 2019.
Memorial Service, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Howell Swamp FWB Church, 673 Speights Bridge Rd, Walstonburg, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Bud’s profession was home improvements. He was owner of Flanner Contracting, Inc. in Stantonsburg. But his true passion was spreading the word...
Lee Brown
Apr 25, 2019
Lee Walker Brown, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, April 25th 2019 at the home of her daughter Karen Brown, in Raleigh.
Funeral services to be held on Thursday, May 2nd at 1:00 PM at the graveside in Maplewood Cemetery followed by a luncheon at First Baptist Church on Nash Street in Wilson. The family invites...
Ann Bass
Apr 24, 2019
STANTONSBURG - Ann Webb Bass, 82, left to be with the Lord and Savior Wednesday, April 24, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, 2 PM, First Baptist Church, Stantonsburg, followed by visitation. Interment, Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Ann taught elementary school in Greene County for 32 years. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandkids. Ann enjoyed playing...
Gordon Durham
Apr 23, 2019
Gordon Ray Durham, 68, of Wilson, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
Surviving is his wife, Pam Vick Durham; daughters, Lisa D. Williamson and Heather Stancil of Wilson; sons, Michael Durham and Michael Joyner of Raleigh; grandchildren, Makenzie Romero, Danny...
Linda Holland
Apr 15, 2019
Linda Howell Holland, 57, of Lucama, died Monday, April 15, 2019.
Funeral, Thursday, 4:00 PM, Pikeville Cemetery.
Linda is survived by her husband, Mike Holland, and her brother, Randy Howell of Pikeville.
Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Dr, Greenville, NC 27834-8040.
Jean Bass
Apr 13, 2019
Jean Savage Bass, 89, of Wilson, died Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, Maplewood Cemetery. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service for one hour prior to the funeral.
Surviving is her daughter, Melinda Hawley (Phillip) and son, Allen D. Bass, both of Sims; grandson, Hunter Hawley (Heather); great-grandchild, Sanders Hawley; sister, Dorothy...
Steve Lamm
Apr 1, 2019
BAILEY - Steve Lamm, 49, died Monday, April 1, 2019.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, at the Bailey Cemetery. The family will be at home, 5285 Stoney Hill Church Rd, Bailey, Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
Steve loved his children and his family. He was an avid motorcyclist and owned and operated his own motorcycle repair...
Jerome Vick
Mar 30, 2019
Jerome B. Vick, 91, of Wilson, died on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Funeral, Monday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park, beside his wife, Susie Gardner Vick, who died in 2010.
He was a retired merchant and had served in the U. S. Navy.
Surviving...
Randolph Whitley
Mar 28, 2019
Amos Randolph Whitley, 92, died Thursday, March 28, 2019, in his home.
Funeral, Sunday, 4:00 PM, Evansdale United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Born in Wilson County on January 12, 1927, he was the fourth of eight children born to Millard Philmore and Mary Lee Hayes Whitley. He graduated from...
Patricia Owens
Mar 27, 2019
ATLANTA, GA - Patricia Rodgers Owens, 77, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2019. Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, NW, Wilson, Saturday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Pat was born in Stantonsburg on March 4, 1942, to the late Tom and Lois Pike...
Robert Whitley
Mar 26, 2019
Robert Henry Whitley, 79, of Bailey, died Tuesday, March 26, 2019.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Bailey Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Beulah Matthews Whitley and former wife, Carolyn Southerland Whitley.
He is survived by...
Carole Ruffin
Mar 24, 2019
Carole Downey Ruffin, 81, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2019, following a prolonged illness.
Carole was a real estate broker for fifteen years, and was the co-owner of Worrell’s Seafood.
Carole is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Barry Ruffin and a puppy Holly; daughter, Tracey Toler of Wilmington;...
Becky Bass
Mar 23, 2019
Black Creek – Rebecca “Becky” Cox Bass, 59, died Saturday, March 23, 2019, in her home.
The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, Wilson, Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
Becky was a daughter of the late Austin “Rocky” and Laura “Pat” Conrad Cox.
She was born in Landover, Maryland...
Pearl Walston
Mar 22, 2019
Pearl Renfrow Walston, 83, of Wilson, passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2019 surrounded by her family.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM at Rock Hill Cemetery on Lamm Rd. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Pearl graduated from Rock Ridge High School and worked with the Agricultural Stabilization Corp....
Peggy Ferrell
Mar 20, 2019
Peggy Cox Ferrell, 79, of Wilson, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service Friday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM and other times the family will be at the home of Katherine Cox.
She was preceded in death by her husband...
Agnes Bartlett
Mar 20, 2019
Eureka – Agnes Whitley Bartlett, 76, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019. The funeral will be Saturday, 11:00 AM, at the Eureka Cemetery, followed by a time of visiting and sharing at Mount Nelson Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Surviving is her husband, Roy W. Bartlett; daughter, Shonna Tompkins (Tim) of Pawley’s Island, SC; son, Chris Bartlett of Durham; grandchildren, Anna...
Phil Mahoney
Mar 15, 2019
Philip A. Mahoney, 81, died Friday, March 15, 2019.
Funeral, Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Forest Hills Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Wednesday, 10:30 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
After spending most of his early years in Tennessee, Phil relocated his wife and two daughters to Wilson in 1968. He invested 35...
