Tony Angelo
May 13, 2025
Tony Dale Angelo, 77, of Wilson, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
A service was held for the family.
Tony was born in Huntington, WV on November 28, 1947. He had been a resident of Wilson for 36 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife Donna Angelo; parents, Frank and Lorena Mae Moore Angelo; brother, Ricci Angelo.
Tony is survived by his brother...
Susie Mumford
May 12, 2025
Susie Mumford, 75, of Eureka, died Monday, May 12, 2025.
The family will receive friends Friday, May 16, at 8065 St. Mary’s Church Rd, Lucama, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Saturday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The funeral will be Sunday, 2:00 PM at Saratoga Holiness Church. Burial will follow in the Eureka Cemetery.
Sue...
Bennett Barnes
May 9, 2025
Bennett Barnes, 102, of Monroe, formerly of Lucama, peacefully went home to be with his Lord on Friday May 9, 2025, with his daughter by his side.
Mr. Barnes was born in Wilson County on March 29, 1923 to William Clarence Barnes and Mary Alma Best Barnes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Flonnie...
Linda Simpson
May 7, 2025
Linda Smith Simpson, 82, of Wilson, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Funeral, Monday, 11:00 AM, at First Baptist Church. Entombment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be in the church fellowship hall Monday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM.
Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a retired teacher...
Betty Frazier
May 3, 2025
Betty Beard Frazier, 82, of Raleigh, NC, formerly of Wilson County, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025.
Born on December 26, 1942, to Robert E. Beard and Ernestine Thompson Beard in Bailey, NC, Betty faced adversity early in life by the death of her mother at the young age of four months old. She was raised by her paternal grandmother,...
Barbara Edwards
Apr 30, 2025
Barbara Boswell Edwards, 86, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 after a short-term illness at UNC Rex in Raleigh, NC.
Mrs. Edwards was retired from the Wilson County Communications Center and was an avid gardener who loved to work in her yard with her flowers in her spare time.
She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Karen Taylor (Kirk)...
Joan Starling
Apr 30, 2025
Joan Lane Starling, 80, of Wilson, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Funeral, Friday, 3:00 PM, Maplewood Cemetery, Veterans Section D, officiated by Rev. Donnie Williams, Rev. Ray Parker, and Pastor Shawn Garnett.
She was a faithful member of the Pentecostal Lighthouse for many years. She and Freddie ministered at several other churches, including Calvary Pentecostal Church, where Joan finished serving. She loved...
Keith Barnes
Apr 27, 2025
Michael Keith Barnes, 76, of Wilson, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, after an extended illness.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 2 – 4 PM at the NC Baseball Museum at Fleming Stadium, Wilson, NC.
Keith was a US Army Veteran, graduate of Fike High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He...
Brooks Mills
Apr 27, 2025
William Brooks Mills, 85, of Spring Hope, NC, passed away April 27, 2025.
Brooks was the son of Morton Matthew and Vera Mills.
He was also a brother, Daddy, Granddaddy/Papa, Great Granddad and beloved husband. He grew up on a farm in Eastern North Carolina and was always drawn back to that area for Sunday rides through the countryside of Edgecombe, Martin...
Adrian Rodriguez, Jr.
Apr 24, 2025
Adrian Alvarez Rodriguez Jr., 66, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with bladder cancer.
A visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service on Thursday, May 1, 6:00-7:30 PM. A funeral mass will be at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash St N, Friday, May 2, at 11:00 AM....
Heather Whitworth
Apr 23, 2025
Heather Whitworth, 55, of Mount Hope, West Virginia, died Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Funeral, Wednesday, 4:00 PM, Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont.
Heather was born in Wilson County and her family moved to Mount Hope when she was five years old.
Surviving is her father, Richard “Dick” Whitworth, of Mount Hope who was a native of Fremont; sister, Amy W. Aliff of Mount Hope; niece,...
Augustine Walston
Apr 18, 2025
Augustine Kirby Walston, 93, of Wilson, died Friday, April 18, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Wednesday, 2:00 PM, at Tabernacle Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Joe Shakour. Interment will be in Benson City Cemetery, Benson.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Alonzo Parrish, Jr. and Arthur Ray Walston and her parents, Marion Henry Kirby and Gencie Mitchell...
Bobby Skinner
Apr 17, 2025
Bobby Lee Skinner, 73, of Wilson, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, April 17, 2025 after a long battle with interstitial lung disease.
Funeral, Tuesday, 1:00 PM, at Calvary Pentecostal Church, 2606 Downing St SW, Wilson, followed by visitation. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Bobby was born in Wilson to George Eric “Buck” Skinner...
Bill Batts
Apr 16, 2025
Wilson, NC - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of William G. Batts Jr., affectionately known as “Bill”, on April 16, 2025.
A service was held for the family.
Born to William Gilbert Batts Sr. and Mildred Spicer Proctor Batts, Bill was a devoted father and husband whose presence lit up every room he entered with his...
Charles Shirley
Apr 13, 2025
Charles Thomas Shirley, 89, of Wilson, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Born in Walstonburg, NC on August 6, 1935, Charles dedicated his life to education, leaving a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues throughout his distinguished career.
Charles was a beloved teacher and administrator, known for his unwavering commitment to fostering a love of learning and providing...
Shirley Baker
Apr 9, 2025
Shirley Skinner Baker, 89, of Wilson, died Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Funeral will be Monday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the home on 4513 Frank Price Church Rd, Wilson, on Sunday, 3:00 – 5:00 PM.
Mrs. Baker is survived by her daughter Dawn Peter (Rudy) of Wilson; son, Dean Baker (Melissa) of Kinston; grandchildren, Logan...
Jimmy Holland
Apr 8, 2025
Jimmy Edward Holland, 87, of Wilson, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
A graveside service will be 11:00 AM Saturday at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will greet those in attendance following the service.
He is survived by his wife Judy Lucas Holland; daughters, Kim Ellis (Mark) and Beverly Cooper of Wilson; grandson, Justin Ellis (Riley Garris) of Elm City.
Jimmy was excited about...
Vickie Ellis
Apr 5, 2025
Vickie Ballance Ellis, 81, of Lucama, died Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
Surviving are her daughters, Wendy Cumberland of Winston Salem and Prudence McGuigan of Mountain City, TN; granddaughters, Erica Cumberland, April Brigman (Geoffrey) and Kim Rich (Jim); grandsons, Tyler Cumberland and Richie...
Craig Reynolds
Apr 5, 2025
Craig Alan Reynolds, 72, beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and friend to many, joined his Heavenly Father on April 5, 2025 at his home in Rocky Mount, NC, surrounded by family.
Craig was born on June 11, 1952, in Huntington, WV, was a 1970 graduate of Milton High School in Milton, WV, and attended Marshall University in Huntington, WV. He was...
Gilbert Ferrell
Apr 4, 2025
Gilbert Douglas Ferrell, 92, of Wilson, NC, died on April 4, 2025.
A memorial service to honor Gilbert will be held at First Christian Church, Wilson, on Thursday, April 10, at 2:00 p.m. A celebration of life with friends and family will be held following the memorial service at the Kennedy Family Theatre Atrium at Barton College, from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
He was...
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Tony Angelo
May 13, 2025
Tony Dale Angelo, 77, of Wilson, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
A service was held for the family.
Tony was born in Huntington, WV on November 28, 1947. He had been a resident of Wilson for 36 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife Donna Angelo; parents, Frank and Lorena Mae Moore Angelo; brother, Ricci Angelo.
Tony is survived by his brother...
Susie Mumford
May 12, 2025
Susie Mumford, 75, of Eureka, died Monday, May 12, 2025.
The family will receive friends Friday, May 16, at 8065 St. Mary’s Church Rd, Lucama, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Saturday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The funeral will be Sunday, 2:00 PM at Saratoga Holiness Church. Burial will follow in the Eureka Cemetery.
Sue...
Bennett Barnes
May 9, 2025
Bennett Barnes, 102, of Monroe, formerly of Lucama, peacefully went home to be with his Lord on Friday May 9, 2025, with his daughter by his side.
Mr. Barnes was born in Wilson County on March 29, 1923 to William Clarence Barnes and Mary Alma Best Barnes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Flonnie...
Linda Simpson
May 7, 2025
Linda Smith Simpson, 82, of Wilson, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Funeral, Monday, 11:00 AM, at First Baptist Church. Entombment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be in the church fellowship hall Monday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM.
Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a retired teacher...
Betty Frazier
May 3, 2025
Betty Beard Frazier, 82, of Raleigh, NC, formerly of Wilson County, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025.
Born on December 26, 1942, to Robert E. Beard and Ernestine Thompson Beard in Bailey, NC, Betty faced adversity early in life by the death of her mother at the young age of four months old. She was raised by her paternal grandmother,...
Barbara Edwards
Apr 30, 2025
Barbara Boswell Edwards, 86, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 after a short-term illness at UNC Rex in Raleigh, NC.
Mrs. Edwards was retired from the Wilson County Communications Center and was an avid gardener who loved to work in her yard with her flowers in her spare time.
She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Karen Taylor (Kirk)...
Joan Starling
Apr 30, 2025
Joan Lane Starling, 80, of Wilson, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Funeral, Friday, 3:00 PM, Maplewood Cemetery, Veterans Section D, officiated by Rev. Donnie Williams, Rev. Ray Parker, and Pastor Shawn Garnett.
She was a faithful member of the Pentecostal Lighthouse for many years. She and Freddie ministered at several other churches, including Calvary Pentecostal Church, where Joan finished serving. She loved...
Keith Barnes
Apr 27, 2025
Michael Keith Barnes, 76, of Wilson, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, after an extended illness.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 2 – 4 PM at the NC Baseball Museum at Fleming Stadium, Wilson, NC.
Keith was a US Army Veteran, graduate of Fike High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He...
Brooks Mills
Apr 27, 2025
William Brooks Mills, 85, of Spring Hope, NC, passed away April 27, 2025.
Brooks was the son of Morton Matthew and Vera Mills.
He was also a brother, Daddy, Granddaddy/Papa, Great Granddad and beloved husband. He grew up on a farm in Eastern North Carolina and was always drawn back to that area for Sunday rides through the countryside of Edgecombe, Martin...
Adrian Rodriguez, Jr.
Apr 24, 2025
Adrian Alvarez Rodriguez Jr., 66, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with bladder cancer.
A visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service on Thursday, May 1, 6:00-7:30 PM. A funeral mass will be at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash St N, Friday, May 2, at 11:00 AM....
Heather Whitworth
Apr 23, 2025
Heather Whitworth, 55, of Mount Hope, West Virginia, died Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Funeral, Wednesday, 4:00 PM, Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont.
Heather was born in Wilson County and her family moved to Mount Hope when she was five years old.
Surviving is her father, Richard “Dick” Whitworth, of Mount Hope who was a native of Fremont; sister, Amy W. Aliff of Mount Hope; niece,...
Augustine Walston
Apr 18, 2025
Augustine Kirby Walston, 93, of Wilson, died Friday, April 18, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Wednesday, 2:00 PM, at Tabernacle Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Joe Shakour. Interment will be in Benson City Cemetery, Benson.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Alonzo Parrish, Jr. and Arthur Ray Walston and her parents, Marion Henry Kirby and Gencie Mitchell...
Bobby Skinner
Apr 17, 2025
Bobby Lee Skinner, 73, of Wilson, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, April 17, 2025 after a long battle with interstitial lung disease.
Funeral, Tuesday, 1:00 PM, at Calvary Pentecostal Church, 2606 Downing St SW, Wilson, followed by visitation. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Bobby was born in Wilson to George Eric “Buck” Skinner...
Bill Batts
Apr 16, 2025
Wilson, NC - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of William G. Batts Jr., affectionately known as “Bill”, on April 16, 2025.
A service was held for the family.
Born to William Gilbert Batts Sr. and Mildred Spicer Proctor Batts, Bill was a devoted father and husband whose presence lit up every room he entered with his...
Charles Shirley
Apr 13, 2025
Charles Thomas Shirley, 89, of Wilson, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Born in Walstonburg, NC on August 6, 1935, Charles dedicated his life to education, leaving a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues throughout his distinguished career.
Charles was a beloved teacher and administrator, known for his unwavering commitment to fostering a love of learning and providing...
Shirley Baker
Apr 9, 2025
Shirley Skinner Baker, 89, of Wilson, died Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Funeral will be Monday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the home on 4513 Frank Price Church Rd, Wilson, on Sunday, 3:00 – 5:00 PM.
Mrs. Baker is survived by her daughter Dawn Peter (Rudy) of Wilson; son, Dean Baker (Melissa) of Kinston; grandchildren, Logan...
Jimmy Holland
Apr 8, 2025
Jimmy Edward Holland, 87, of Wilson, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
A graveside service will be 11:00 AM Saturday at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will greet those in attendance following the service.
He is survived by his wife Judy Lucas Holland; daughters, Kim Ellis (Mark) and Beverly Cooper of Wilson; grandson, Justin Ellis (Riley Garris) of Elm City.
Jimmy was excited about...
Vickie Ellis
Apr 5, 2025
Vickie Ballance Ellis, 81, of Lucama, died Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
Surviving are her daughters, Wendy Cumberland of Winston Salem and Prudence McGuigan of Mountain City, TN; granddaughters, Erica Cumberland, April Brigman (Geoffrey) and Kim Rich (Jim); grandsons, Tyler Cumberland and Richie...
Craig Reynolds
Apr 5, 2025
Craig Alan Reynolds, 72, beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and friend to many, joined his Heavenly Father on April 5, 2025 at his home in Rocky Mount, NC, surrounded by family.
Craig was born on June 11, 1952, in Huntington, WV, was a 1970 graduate of Milton High School in Milton, WV, and attended Marshall University in Huntington, WV. He was...
Gilbert Ferrell
Apr 4, 2025
Gilbert Douglas Ferrell, 92, of Wilson, NC, died on April 4, 2025.
A memorial service to honor Gilbert will be held at First Christian Church, Wilson, on Thursday, April 10, at 2:00 p.m. A celebration of life with friends and family will be held following the memorial service at the Kennedy Family Theatre Atrium at Barton College, from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
He was...
