Debra Walston
Jun 21, 2025
Debra Hill Walston, 69, of Wilson, died Saturday, June 21, 2025, while visiting in Charleston, South Carolina.
Funeral, Saturday, June 28, 10:00 AM, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, conducted by Pastor Joe Shakour. Visitation will follow. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Debra was co-owner of A-1 Mobile Home Parts and Service and was an active member at Tabernacle Baptist Church, and she...
Travis Johnson
Jun 20, 2025
Travis Johnson, 62, of Wilson, died Friday, June 20, 2025
A graveside service will be Tuesday, 10:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife Janet Skinner Johnson; son, Trey Johnson (Olivia) of Greenville; granddaughter, Ellie Johnson; mother, Marie Turner Johnson of Lucama; brother, Rick Johnson (Carla) of Pine Level; nephews, Jeremy Pridgen, Brandon Johnson, and Luke Johnson; father and...
Dennis Parrish
Jun 19, 2025
Dennis Parrish, 68, of Lucama, died Thursday, June 19, 2025.
A graveside service will be Saturday, 10:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 6:00-8:00 PM.
Dennis retired from Bridgestone/Firestone with 37 and a half years of service.
He is survived by his wife Lori Ferrell Parrish; sons, Nolan Parrish of Leland and Chad Parrish (Ashley)...
Bettie Woodard
Jun 16, 2025
Bettie Smith Woodard, 88, of Wilson, died Monday, June 16, 2025.
Funeral, Friday, 10:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Bettie graduated from Elm City High School, Class of 1955. She earned her associate’s degree in business and worked at Hackney Brothers for many years.
She was a lifelong member of Upper Town Creek Primitive Baptist Church...
Tim Langley
Jun 14, 2025
Tim Langley, 47, of Macclesfield, died Saturday, June 14, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be at the Wilson Moose Lodge on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM.
He was retired from Bridgestone/Firestone, but was working at Smithfield Packing at the time of his death.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents Charles Willard Langley and Brenda Hinnant Langley.
He is survived...
Mary Ella Barnes
Jun 14, 2025
Mary Ella Whitley Barnes, 99, of Wilson, journeyed to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
A graveside service will be on Wednesday, 10:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery followed by visiting.
Mary Ella developed an eye for interior design while working for Bridgers Paint and Wallpaper. After moving to Raleigh, she worked in the accounting department of ITT (Alltel)....
Derek Stanley
Jun 13, 2025
Derek J. Stanley, 23, of Pikeville, NC, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, June 21, 2:00 at Beulah Baptist Church, 3140 NC 242, Benson.
Born on November 15, 2001, in Wilson, NC, Derek brought light and laughter to every room he entered. Known for his contagious smile and generous heart, he never...
Joyce Ferrell
Jun 12, 2025
Joyce Petway Ferrell, 92, of Wilson, died Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. The family will be at 8118 Bend of the River Rd, Rocky Mount, at other times.
Mrs. Ferrell was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker and was the main caregiver for all family members. She was a...
Harold Bass
Jun 7, 2025
Harold Alton Bass, 90, of Wilson, died Saturday, June 7, 2025.
A graveside service with military honors will be on Thursday, 10:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mr. Bass was retired from the U.S. Army having served in the Vietnam and Korean wars and was also retired from the News and Observer.
He is survived by his sons, Stanley Bass (Debbie) of Rocky...
Coy Crosby
Jun 5, 2025
Coy Clifton Crosby, 96, of Wilson, died Thursday, June 5, 2025.
A graveside service with Military Rites will be on Monday, June 9, 2025, 11:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery.
Coy was born in Walterboro, SC on November 11, 1928. He had a relatively normal childhood and in 1950 went to Fort Jackson, SC where he was inducted into the Army. Upon completing...
Christine Talton
Jun 4, 2025
Christine Turnage Talton, 90, passed away peacefully on June 4th, 2025.
The funeral will be Friday, June 6th, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment will be for and at the convenience of the family.
Mrs. Talton was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother, she spent her life caring for others and creating a warm, welcoming home filled...
Dennis Barnes
May 30, 2025
Dennis Wayne Barnes, 78, of Elm City, died Friday, May 30, 2025.
Funeral, Wednesday, 7:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the service.
He is survived by his wife Linda Winstead Barnes; daughter, Lori Jones (Jay) of Elm City; son, Jeff Barnes (Kim) of Elm City; grandchildren, Josh and Christa Jones; brother, Doug Barnes (Ann) of...
Tiffany Cassidy Heffington
May 27, 2025
On Tuesday morning, heaven gained a fierce and tender soul, and those of us left behind felt the earth shift in her absence. Tiffany Leona Heffington passed away unexpectedly at home on May 27, 2025. She was 54. Though her time here was far too short, the depth of her love and the impact she made on those around her...
Buck Newsome
May 26, 2025
Nathan L. “Buck” Newsome, Jr., 88, of Fremont, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Monday, May 26, 2025.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 3:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, followed by visitation. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont.
Mr. Newsome is survived by the mother of his sons, Shirley Davis Newsome; sons and their families, David...
Evelyn Meyer
May 24, 2025
Wilson, North Carolina - Evelyn Spradlin Meyer, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, companion, friend, and teacher, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 24, 2025.
She is survived by her children, Louis B. Meyer III (Staci), Shannon M. Cave (Philip), and Adam Burden Meyer; grandchildren, Philip Price Cave, Jr., Julian Attaway Cave, Eliza Leigh Meyer, Margaret Evelyn Meyer,...
Lois Brown
May 24, 2025
Lois Stallings Lanier Brown, 99, of Wilson, died Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section 2, conducted by Rev Marcia Kifer. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
Lois Petronella Stallings Lanier Brown. “Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy!” Psalm 98:4 How do...
Bill Tyson
May 21, 2025
James William Tyson, Jr., known as Bill, 88, left this world peacefully on May 21, 2025 surrounded in love at ECU Health Medical Center.
Bill was born September 12, 1936 in Saratoga, NC as the first son of James William Tyson Sr and Juanita Branch Tyson. He was raised in Saratoga where he devoted his life to his loving family and...
Susan Pierce
May 20, 2025
Susan Ione Pierce, 72, of Wilson, passed peacefully into the presence of her God and Savior Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be at Peace Church Saturday, May 31, at 1:00 PM followed by visitation.
Susan was an accomplished musician from an early age and a great softball player with Peace Church as a young adult. She was...
Ralph Sullivan
May 18, 2025
Ralph McDonald Sullivan, 88, of Bailey, died Sunday, May 18, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Milbournie Free Will Baptist Church on Wednesday at 6:30 PM, followed by visitation. Rev. Johnny Sullivan and Rev. Walt Tyndall will officiate the service. Interment will be on Thursday, 11:00 AM, in Evergreen Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife of...
Virginia Owens
May 14, 2025
On Wednesday evening, Virginia Hope Page Owens, age 92, of Wilson, slipped into the loving arms of Jesus surrounded by her family. She was very dearly loved by her family, who will greatly miss her sweet smile, her gentle demeanor, and her deep appreciation for the wonderful things in life, both large and small. She always took great pride and...
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Debra Walston
Jun 21, 2025
Debra Hill Walston, 69, of Wilson, died Saturday, June 21, 2025, while visiting in Charleston, South Carolina.
Funeral, Saturday, June 28, 10:00 AM, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, conducted by Pastor Joe Shakour. Visitation will follow. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Debra was co-owner of A-1 Mobile Home Parts and Service and was an active member at Tabernacle Baptist Church, and she...
Travis Johnson
Jun 20, 2025
Travis Johnson, 62, of Wilson, died Friday, June 20, 2025
A graveside service will be Tuesday, 10:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife Janet Skinner Johnson; son, Trey Johnson (Olivia) of Greenville; granddaughter, Ellie Johnson; mother, Marie Turner Johnson of Lucama; brother, Rick Johnson (Carla) of Pine Level; nephews, Jeremy Pridgen, Brandon Johnson, and Luke Johnson; father and...
Dennis Parrish
Jun 19, 2025
Dennis Parrish, 68, of Lucama, died Thursday, June 19, 2025.
A graveside service will be Saturday, 10:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 6:00-8:00 PM.
Dennis retired from Bridgestone/Firestone with 37 and a half years of service.
He is survived by his wife Lori Ferrell Parrish; sons, Nolan Parrish of Leland and Chad Parrish (Ashley)...
Bettie Woodard
Jun 16, 2025
Bettie Smith Woodard, 88, of Wilson, died Monday, June 16, 2025.
Funeral, Friday, 10:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Bettie graduated from Elm City High School, Class of 1955. She earned her associate’s degree in business and worked at Hackney Brothers for many years.
She was a lifelong member of Upper Town Creek Primitive Baptist Church...
Tim Langley
Jun 14, 2025
Tim Langley, 47, of Macclesfield, died Saturday, June 14, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be at the Wilson Moose Lodge on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM.
He was retired from Bridgestone/Firestone, but was working at Smithfield Packing at the time of his death.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents Charles Willard Langley and Brenda Hinnant Langley.
He is survived...
Mary Ella Barnes
Jun 14, 2025
Mary Ella Whitley Barnes, 99, of Wilson, journeyed to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
A graveside service will be on Wednesday, 10:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery followed by visiting.
Mary Ella developed an eye for interior design while working for Bridgers Paint and Wallpaper. After moving to Raleigh, she worked in the accounting department of ITT (Alltel)....
Derek Stanley
Jun 13, 2025
Derek J. Stanley, 23, of Pikeville, NC, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, June 21, 2:00 at Beulah Baptist Church, 3140 NC 242, Benson.
Born on November 15, 2001, in Wilson, NC, Derek brought light and laughter to every room he entered. Known for his contagious smile and generous heart, he never...
Joyce Ferrell
Jun 12, 2025
Joyce Petway Ferrell, 92, of Wilson, died Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. The family will be at 8118 Bend of the River Rd, Rocky Mount, at other times.
Mrs. Ferrell was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker and was the main caregiver for all family members. She was a...
Harold Bass
Jun 7, 2025
Harold Alton Bass, 90, of Wilson, died Saturday, June 7, 2025.
A graveside service with military honors will be on Thursday, 10:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mr. Bass was retired from the U.S. Army having served in the Vietnam and Korean wars and was also retired from the News and Observer.
He is survived by his sons, Stanley Bass (Debbie) of Rocky...
Coy Crosby
Jun 5, 2025
Coy Clifton Crosby, 96, of Wilson, died Thursday, June 5, 2025.
A graveside service with Military Rites will be on Monday, June 9, 2025, 11:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery.
Coy was born in Walterboro, SC on November 11, 1928. He had a relatively normal childhood and in 1950 went to Fort Jackson, SC where he was inducted into the Army. Upon completing...
Christine Talton
Jun 4, 2025
Christine Turnage Talton, 90, passed away peacefully on June 4th, 2025.
The funeral will be Friday, June 6th, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment will be for and at the convenience of the family.
Mrs. Talton was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother, she spent her life caring for others and creating a warm, welcoming home filled...
Dennis Barnes
May 30, 2025
Dennis Wayne Barnes, 78, of Elm City, died Friday, May 30, 2025.
Funeral, Wednesday, 7:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the service.
He is survived by his wife Linda Winstead Barnes; daughter, Lori Jones (Jay) of Elm City; son, Jeff Barnes (Kim) of Elm City; grandchildren, Josh and Christa Jones; brother, Doug Barnes (Ann) of...
Tiffany Cassidy Heffington
May 27, 2025
On Tuesday morning, heaven gained a fierce and tender soul, and those of us left behind felt the earth shift in her absence. Tiffany Leona Heffington passed away unexpectedly at home on May 27, 2025. She was 54. Though her time here was far too short, the depth of her love and the impact she made on those around her...
Buck Newsome
May 26, 2025
Nathan L. “Buck” Newsome, Jr., 88, of Fremont, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Monday, May 26, 2025.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 3:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, followed by visitation. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont.
Mr. Newsome is survived by the mother of his sons, Shirley Davis Newsome; sons and their families, David...
Evelyn Meyer
May 24, 2025
Wilson, North Carolina - Evelyn Spradlin Meyer, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, companion, friend, and teacher, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 24, 2025.
She is survived by her children, Louis B. Meyer III (Staci), Shannon M. Cave (Philip), and Adam Burden Meyer; grandchildren, Philip Price Cave, Jr., Julian Attaway Cave, Eliza Leigh Meyer, Margaret Evelyn Meyer,...
Lois Brown
May 24, 2025
Lois Stallings Lanier Brown, 99, of Wilson, died Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section 2, conducted by Rev Marcia Kifer. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
Lois Petronella Stallings Lanier Brown. “Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy!” Psalm 98:4 How do...
Bill Tyson
May 21, 2025
James William Tyson, Jr., known as Bill, 88, left this world peacefully on May 21, 2025 surrounded in love at ECU Health Medical Center.
Bill was born September 12, 1936 in Saratoga, NC as the first son of James William Tyson Sr and Juanita Branch Tyson. He was raised in Saratoga where he devoted his life to his loving family and...
Susan Pierce
May 20, 2025
Susan Ione Pierce, 72, of Wilson, passed peacefully into the presence of her God and Savior Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be at Peace Church Saturday, May 31, at 1:00 PM followed by visitation.
Susan was an accomplished musician from an early age and a great softball player with Peace Church as a young adult. She was...
Ralph Sullivan
May 18, 2025
Ralph McDonald Sullivan, 88, of Bailey, died Sunday, May 18, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Milbournie Free Will Baptist Church on Wednesday at 6:30 PM, followed by visitation. Rev. Johnny Sullivan and Rev. Walt Tyndall will officiate the service. Interment will be on Thursday, 11:00 AM, in Evergreen Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife of...
Virginia Owens
May 14, 2025
On Wednesday evening, Virginia Hope Page Owens, age 92, of Wilson, slipped into the loving arms of Jesus surrounded by her family. She was very dearly loved by her family, who will greatly miss her sweet smile, her gentle demeanor, and her deep appreciation for the wonderful things in life, both large and small. She always took great pride and...
