All Obituaries

Glenda Raby Bowden, 68, of Wilson, died Friday, June 11, 2021, at home. The family will gather at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, June, 16, 6:30 – 8:30 for a time of visiting and sharing.  Her funeral and burial will be in Lenoir City, TN, at a time to be announced later. Glenda was a beloved daughter, sister and aunt. Surviving is her twin brother, Glen Raby (Carol) of Elm City; other brothers, Alvin Raby (Sandy) of Wilson and Earl Raby (Janice) of Alexandria, VA; nieces,...

M. Keith Stewart, 67, of Fremont, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021. A visitation will be held at Fremont United Methodist Church, Thursday, 5:00-8:00 PM. Service will be on Friday, 11:00 AM, at the church, followed by an inurnment in Elmwood Cemetery.  Keith was a loving husband, proud father, and light in the Fremont community. He ran Fremont Pharmacy, alongside his brother, Hank. Keith served in many leadership capacities over his life, including as Scoutmaster of Troop 12, member of...

Linda Watson Summerlin, 69, of Elm City, died Saturday, June 5, 2021. Funeral, Tuesday, June 8, 11:00 AM, Cedar Grove Cemetery.  Considering the weather, the family will immediately return to her home where all are welcome for a visit.  She is survived by her sisters, Carol Hathaway Upchurch (Edward) of Elm City, Patricia Hathaway Jones of Wilson, Frankie Watson Sweatt (Eddie) of Fayetteville and Helen Hathaway Reusch (Glenn) of Rochelle, VA; brothers, Charles Ingram...

Patricia "Pat" Smith Reeves, 71, of Wilson, passed away Friday June 4 2021. A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, June 12, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.  Pat was retired salesperson for International Hangers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Cecile Johnson Smith of Wilson and special friend Wesley Turnage. She is survived by her sons, Buck Kidd and wife, Kristy, of Elm City, Billy Kidd of Aylett, VA;...

Minnie Fields McCullen, age 87, of Wilson, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Funeral, Friday, 3:00 PM, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, with visitation beginning at 2:00 PM. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will also be at the home of Lynne White and Jack Mobilia in the Belle Meade community, Thursday, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Minnie was a gentle soul; a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to all that knew her. Her love for family will be forever...

Martha Walker Windham, 89, of Wilson, died Monday, May 31, 2021. Funeral, Thursday, June, 3, 11 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.  The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 PM. Mrs. Windham was preceded in death by her husband, William E. “Bill” Windham, Jr. and daughter, Jennifer Winbourne. She is survived by her son, Scott Windham (Mary) of Wilson; grandsons, Brady Windham (Malory) and Robert Windham and Tyler Winbourne (Sarah) and Anderson...

Kermit M. “Pete” Wells, 92, of Wilson, died Sunday, May 30, 2021. Funeral, Wednesday, June 2, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.  Entombment, Evergreen Memorial Park.      He was the owner of the former M&W Grocery for 36½ years and served in the Army during the Korean War. Mr. Wells is survived by his wife, Joyce Meadows Wells; son, Glenn Wells of Wilson; grandson, Matthew Wells of Wilson and brother, Ray Wells of...

Janet Williamson Daniel, 83, of the New Hope Community, died in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Funeral, Wednesday, June 2, 11:00 AM, Mount Zion United Methodist Church.  Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.  The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.    Surviving is her husband, John W. Daniel, Jr.; daughters, Mandy Daniel and Gretchen Hunt (Robin) both of Elm City; son, John W. Daniel III (Jenny) of Elm City;...

Judith “Judy” Baker Howell, 80, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 27, 2021. Funeral, Sunday, 5:00 PM, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.  The interment will be for and at the convenience of the family.  The family will be at the home of Cindy and Steve Harrell, 5120 Pridgen Road, Elm City. Judy was born on July 12, 1940 in Wilson to the late Roy Jr. & Fannie Mae Baker. Judy loved spending time with her family and friends and especially enjoyed traveling with her...

Thelma Odom Goff, age 92, passed away on May 25, 2021. Born in Nash County on June 28, 1928, she was the middle child and only daughter of seven children of the late Willie Clyde and Anna Joyner Odom, both of Rocky Mount. She was a loving wife of 70 years to Horace Goff, of Wilson. Thelma was born and raised in Rocky Mount, NC, where she lived until 1971 when the family relocated to Wilson. She graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High in 1948 and later earned her Certified Nurse Assistant...