Nancy Pappas
Sep 29, 2026
Nancy Wallace Pappas, 79, of Wilson, died Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, October 3, 12:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The visitation will be before the service from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Nancy was retired from Barton College.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years Jimmy...
Margaret Stott
Sep 28, 2026
On September 28, 2026 Margaret Leggett Stott, age 77, of Wilson, NC passed peacefully while being surrounded by her loved ones. She was most fondly known for her kindness, hospitality, her smile and her servant’s heart. She was a prayer warrior and a friend to all she knew.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM at Peace Church, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM....
Joyce Wells
Sep 21, 2026
Joyce Meadows Wells, 95, of Wilson, died Monday, September 21, 2026.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Entombment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Wells was retired from the Wilson County Schools Administration and Wells Properties. She was a long-time member of Winstead United Methodist Church.
Surviving is her son, Glenn Wells of Wilson; grandson, Matthew Wells of College Station,...
Dr. Marie Lewis
Sep 19, 2026
Dr. Deanna "Marie" Lewis, 86, of Wilson, died Saturday, September 19, 2026.
The funeral will be Saturday, September 26, 1:00PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. Interment will be in the Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex.
Ms. Lewis was born June 30, 1940 in Middlesex, NC to the late Dewey and Nancy Jane Estridge Lewis.
She is survived by her nieces, Nancy Little Owens (Billy) and Linda...
Peggy Collingwood
Sep 16, 2026
Peggy Murphy Collingwood, 90, of Wilson, died Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Sunday, 3:00–4:30 PM. The funeral will be Monday, September 21, 11:00 AM, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the Stantonsburg Cemetery, Stantonsburg.
Mrs. Collingwood retired from Rock Ridge Elementary School, having been a well-loved and respected teacher for nearly thirty...
Nancy Narron
Sep 12, 2026
Nancy Corbin Narron, 86, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be at Wilson Memorial Service on Tuesday, September 15 at 6:00 pm, followed by visitation. Interment will be Wednesday, 10:00 am at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Nancy was a devoted wife to her husband, Wayne, for 47 wonderful years, and a...
Horace Goff
Sep 8, 2026
Horace Goff, age 99, passed away peacefully at his home on September 8, 2026, following a short period of declining health and just three months short of the century mark.
Visitation, Saturday, 11:00 AM -12:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service. Graveside Service, Saturday, 1:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery, Rocky Mount.
He was born December 1, 1926, in Edgecombe County, NC, to the...
Tommy Thompson
Sep 8, 2026
Iyrann Bernard “Tommy” Thompson, 90, of Stantonsburg, died Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The visitation will be on Saturday, September 12, 2:00-3:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service followed by a service at 3:00 PM. Interment will follow in the Eureka Cemetery, Eureka.
Tommy retired from Estes Trucking and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.
He is survived by his wife Hazel Bell Thompson; daughters,...
Chrisanne Gliarmis
Sep 6, 2026
Chrisanne Gliarmis, 64, of Wilson, died Sunday, September 6, 2026.
A visitation will be held at Wilson Memorial Service on Thursday, September 10 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM followed by a Prayer Service at 2:00 PM.
Chrisanne was a lifelong Wilsonian who cast a wide net of love and friendship. Her close to 50 years at her family’s Dick’s Hotdog Stand made...
Jake Rathbun
Sep 3, 2026
Gary Wayne “Jake” Rathbun, 80, of Bailey NC, died at home Thursday, September 3, 2026 with his family by his side.
He is survived by his wife Phyllis Miles Rathbun; sisters, Norma Patterson of Elkland, PA, and Charlene Walburn of Wilson, NC, and a brother, Duane Rathbun of Corning, NY.
He was preceded in death by his parents Merritt and Dorothy Rathbun;...
Neil Vick
Sep 2, 2026
Lloyd Neilson “Neil” Vick, 66, of Stantonsburg, died Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
A graveside service will be at Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson, Friday at 10:00am followed by visitation.
Neil was a devoted husband, dad, and granddad. If you knew Neil, you knew a man who rarely sat still unless he had a fishing rod in his hand. He was a man who built...
Dolly Mozingo
Sep 1, 2026
Dolly Lancaster Mozingo, 80, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on September 1st, 2026, following a period of declining health. She was born on August 12, 1946, in Wayne County to the late James Franklin and Hester Hill Lancaster.
Dolly made her home in Wilson while working for Bridgestone/Firestone until her retirement. She had a heart that was loyal, caring, and full...
Joyce Morgan
Aug 30, 2026
Joyce Davis Boykin Morgan, 94, of Wilson, died Sunday, August 30, 2026.
A Memorial Service will be on Thursday, September 3, 3:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.
Ms. Morgan was born in Johnston County on September 8, 1931, to William Ashley Davis and Gladys Lorraine Crawford Davis.
She was a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church and taught Sunday school....
Wilton Webb
Aug 26, 2026
Sidney Wilton Webb, 92, of Wilson, died Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
A graveside service will be at Evergreen Memorial Park on Monday, August 31, at 10:00 AM.
Mr. Webb retired from Bridgestone/Firestone and was a Lifetime Member of the Wilson Moose Lodge where he developed lifelong friendships.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Flossie “Flo” Elliott Webb; parents, George Colin Webb...
Katheryn Walston
Aug 25, 2026
Katheryn Wooten Walston, 79, of Elm City passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Funeral, Friday, 1:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Katheryn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.
She is survived by her husband, Nelton Walston; brother, Bobby Wooten (Faye) of Elm City; two sons; three grandchildren;...
Ed Lewis
Aug 22, 2026
Edward Howard “Ed” Lewis, 65, of Wilson, died Saturday, August 22, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, August 29, 11:00 AM, at First Baptist Church followed by visitation.
Ed attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and later spent time living in Europe, beginning a lifelong love of travel, road trips, and experiencing new places. He had...
Nancy Harrison
Aug 17, 2026
Nancy Rogers Harrison passed away peacefully Monday, August 17, 2026 after a long fight with Parkinson’s disease. She lasted longer with the illness than most and was known to her family as the “Energizer Bunny” because she didn’t stop going until the end. She lived with grace and did not let Parkinson’s stop her from living a joyful life. Nancy...
Jimmy Ellis
Aug 16, 2026
On August 16, 2026, James “Jimmy” Warren Ellis passed away surrounded by the love of a family who has always known how fortunate they were to call him theirs.
Jimmy was born on October 1, 1947, to Robert Thomas Ellis and Clara Belle Pridgen Ellis. He was raised with strong values of family and kindness, which he carried throughout his life.
He...
Vicki Drummond
Aug 15, 2026
Madora Vick “Vicki” Drummond, 84, of Fremont, passed peacefully Saturday, August 15, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service to honor a life well-lived will be held Saturday, August 29 at 2 p.m. at Fremont United Methodist Church. At the conclusion of the service, friends are invited to visit with the family in the Fellowship Hall, followed by the interment at Elmwood...
Ruth Hunt
Aug 14, 2026
Ruthalyn Bateman Hunt, 76, of Elm City, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2026.
A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at Farmington Heights Church on Saturday, August 22, at 2:00 p.m. There will be no visitation.
Ruth was the beloved wife of Rev. Ronald Hunt for 52 years. Together, they built a life centered...
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Nancy Pappas
Sep 29, 2026
Nancy Wallace Pappas, 79, of Wilson, died Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, October 3, 12:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The visitation will be before the service from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Nancy was retired from Barton College.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years Jimmy...
Margaret Stott
Sep 28, 2026
On September 28, 2026 Margaret Leggett Stott, age 77, of Wilson, NC passed peacefully while being surrounded by her loved ones. She was most fondly known for her kindness, hospitality, her smile and her servant’s heart. She was a prayer warrior and a friend to all she knew.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM at Peace Church, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM....
Joyce Wells
Sep 21, 2026
Joyce Meadows Wells, 95, of Wilson, died Monday, September 21, 2026.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Entombment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Wells was retired from the Wilson County Schools Administration and Wells Properties. She was a long-time member of Winstead United Methodist Church.
Surviving is her son, Glenn Wells of Wilson; grandson, Matthew Wells of College Station,...
Dr. Marie Lewis
Sep 19, 2026
Dr. Deanna "Marie" Lewis, 86, of Wilson, died Saturday, September 19, 2026.
The funeral will be Saturday, September 26, 1:00PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. Interment will be in the Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex.
Ms. Lewis was born June 30, 1940 in Middlesex, NC to the late Dewey and Nancy Jane Estridge Lewis.
She is survived by her nieces, Nancy Little Owens (Billy) and Linda...
Peggy Collingwood
Sep 16, 2026
Peggy Murphy Collingwood, 90, of Wilson, died Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Sunday, 3:00–4:30 PM. The funeral will be Monday, September 21, 11:00 AM, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the Stantonsburg Cemetery, Stantonsburg.
Mrs. Collingwood retired from Rock Ridge Elementary School, having been a well-loved and respected teacher for nearly thirty...
Nancy Narron
Sep 12, 2026
Nancy Corbin Narron, 86, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be at Wilson Memorial Service on Tuesday, September 15 at 6:00 pm, followed by visitation. Interment will be Wednesday, 10:00 am at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Nancy was a devoted wife to her husband, Wayne, for 47 wonderful years, and a...
Horace Goff
Sep 8, 2026
Horace Goff, age 99, passed away peacefully at his home on September 8, 2026, following a short period of declining health and just three months short of the century mark.
Visitation, Saturday, 11:00 AM -12:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service. Graveside Service, Saturday, 1:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery, Rocky Mount.
He was born December 1, 1926, in Edgecombe County, NC, to the...
Tommy Thompson
Sep 8, 2026
Iyrann Bernard “Tommy” Thompson, 90, of Stantonsburg, died Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The visitation will be on Saturday, September 12, 2:00-3:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service followed by a service at 3:00 PM. Interment will follow in the Eureka Cemetery, Eureka.
Tommy retired from Estes Trucking and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.
He is survived by his wife Hazel Bell Thompson; daughters,...
Chrisanne Gliarmis
Sep 6, 2026
Chrisanne Gliarmis, 64, of Wilson, died Sunday, September 6, 2026.
A visitation will be held at Wilson Memorial Service on Thursday, September 10 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM followed by a Prayer Service at 2:00 PM.
Chrisanne was a lifelong Wilsonian who cast a wide net of love and friendship. Her close to 50 years at her family’s Dick’s Hotdog Stand made...
Jake Rathbun
Sep 3, 2026
Gary Wayne “Jake” Rathbun, 80, of Bailey NC, died at home Thursday, September 3, 2026 with his family by his side.
He is survived by his wife Phyllis Miles Rathbun; sisters, Norma Patterson of Elkland, PA, and Charlene Walburn of Wilson, NC, and a brother, Duane Rathbun of Corning, NY.
He was preceded in death by his parents Merritt and Dorothy Rathbun;...
Neil Vick
Sep 2, 2026
Lloyd Neilson “Neil” Vick, 66, of Stantonsburg, died Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
A graveside service will be at Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson, Friday at 10:00am followed by visitation.
Neil was a devoted husband, dad, and granddad. If you knew Neil, you knew a man who rarely sat still unless he had a fishing rod in his hand. He was a man who built...
Dolly Mozingo
Sep 1, 2026
Dolly Lancaster Mozingo, 80, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on September 1st, 2026, following a period of declining health. She was born on August 12, 1946, in Wayne County to the late James Franklin and Hester Hill Lancaster.
Dolly made her home in Wilson while working for Bridgestone/Firestone until her retirement. She had a heart that was loyal, caring, and full...
Joyce Morgan
Aug 30, 2026
Joyce Davis Boykin Morgan, 94, of Wilson, died Sunday, August 30, 2026.
A Memorial Service will be on Thursday, September 3, 3:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.
Ms. Morgan was born in Johnston County on September 8, 1931, to William Ashley Davis and Gladys Lorraine Crawford Davis.
She was a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church and taught Sunday school....
Wilton Webb
Aug 26, 2026
Sidney Wilton Webb, 92, of Wilson, died Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
A graveside service will be at Evergreen Memorial Park on Monday, August 31, at 10:00 AM.
Mr. Webb retired from Bridgestone/Firestone and was a Lifetime Member of the Wilson Moose Lodge where he developed lifelong friendships.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Flossie “Flo” Elliott Webb; parents, George Colin Webb...
Katheryn Walston
Aug 25, 2026
Katheryn Wooten Walston, 79, of Elm City passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Funeral, Friday, 1:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Katheryn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.
She is survived by her husband, Nelton Walston; brother, Bobby Wooten (Faye) of Elm City; two sons; three grandchildren;...
Ed Lewis
Aug 22, 2026
Edward Howard “Ed” Lewis, 65, of Wilson, died Saturday, August 22, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, August 29, 11:00 AM, at First Baptist Church followed by visitation.
Ed attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and later spent time living in Europe, beginning a lifelong love of travel, road trips, and experiencing new places. He had...
Nancy Harrison
Aug 17, 2026
Nancy Rogers Harrison passed away peacefully Monday, August 17, 2026 after a long fight with Parkinson’s disease. She lasted longer with the illness than most and was known to her family as the “Energizer Bunny” because she didn’t stop going until the end. She lived with grace and did not let Parkinson’s stop her from living a joyful life. Nancy...
Jimmy Ellis
Aug 16, 2026
On August 16, 2026, James “Jimmy” Warren Ellis passed away surrounded by the love of a family who has always known how fortunate they were to call him theirs.
Jimmy was born on October 1, 1947, to Robert Thomas Ellis and Clara Belle Pridgen Ellis. He was raised with strong values of family and kindness, which he carried throughout his life.
He...
Vicki Drummond
Aug 15, 2026
Madora Vick “Vicki” Drummond, 84, of Fremont, passed peacefully Saturday, August 15, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service to honor a life well-lived will be held Saturday, August 29 at 2 p.m. at Fremont United Methodist Church. At the conclusion of the service, friends are invited to visit with the family in the Fellowship Hall, followed by the interment at Elmwood...
Ruth Hunt
Aug 14, 2026
Ruthalyn Bateman Hunt, 76, of Elm City, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2026.
A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at Farmington Heights Church on Saturday, August 22, at 2:00 p.m. There will be no visitation.
Ruth was the beloved wife of Rev. Ronald Hunt for 52 years. Together, they built a life centered...
