All Obituaries

Christine Barnes Laughinghouse, 95, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 21, 2020. Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM at Evergreen Memorial Park. Christine was the only child of Thomas Floyd and Lillian Gray Barnes. She graduated Charles L. Coon where she met the love of her life, Lyman “Bud”.  They were married for 68 years until his death in 2013. She worked for Hackney Brothers, Inc. for 53 years as the Parts Sales Manager. She was a member of First Baptist Church, a charter member...

Jeanette Atkins Brooks died peacefully after a period of declining health at FirstHealth Hospice House in West End, NC on May 17, 2020 at the age of 90. A service will be announced at a later date. Jeanette is survived by her children, Pamela Kelley (Darryl) of Easley, SC, Richard (Julia) of Apex and Jonathan (Kimberly) of Pinehurst; grandchildren, Daniel Kelley (Nikki) of Charleston, SC, Laura Trotter (Thomas) of Pineville, Emily Kelley of Arlington, VA, Forrest Brooks (Hillary) of Apex,...

Brian E. Morgan, 41, of Elm City, died Saturday, May 16, 2020. A service will be held for the family.  The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 5:30 - 7:30 PM. He is survived by his children, Kevin Morgan (Karlie) of Macclesfield, Adalynn Morgan of Nashville and Brian Morgan, Jr. of Nashville; mother, Brenda Morgan Brown of Elm City; sister, Bridget Ellis (Steve) of Bailey. Brian was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Morgan, and his brother, Kevin...

BAILEY – William “Bill” Mulcare, 79, a native of Baltimore, MD, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020. His funeral will be for and at the convenience of his family.       Surviving is his daughter, Denise James (John) with whom he lived; grandchildren, Angela Collier and Andrew Hartman; great-grandchildren, Jude Collier and Avalee Hartman.

Sylvia Wheeler Whiteside Wilson, 89, of Wilson, died Monday, May 11, 2020. A funeral will be held for and at the convenience of the family. She is survived by daughters, Sarah Larson of the home, Nancy Best (Hilton) of Elm City, Janey Stephens (Charles) of Elm City; son, David Whiteside (Tanya) of Bailey; grandchildren, John Best (Sarah Green), Zac Stephens (Jonathan Williams), Chelsea Fulghum (Brandon), Kaylee Whiteside; brother, Bill Wheeler (Pat) of High Point. She was predeceased by...

ELM  CITY – Robert “Dick” Landing, 92, died  Monday, May 11, 2020. His funeral will be for and at the convenience of his family.       Surviving is his son, Danny Landing (Anna Beth); granddaughter, Lauren Landing (Bryan Smith); great-grandchildren, Anna & Claire. His wife, Carolyn Edith Thornell Landing, died in 2017.

Beatrice Ward “Bea” Gillette, 95, of Wilson, died peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2020. A service for the family will be held at Maplewood Cemetery. She grew up in Columbus County, and graduated from Williams Township. She fulfilled a dream by going to nursing school at James Walker Nursing School in Wilmington.  After graduation she worked as a Registered Nurse for the local high school football team’s doctor. She was introduced to an assistant coach on that team...

Janice Neal Sharp, 89, of Wilson, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, May 9th, 2020.  She will be remembered as a strong Christian woman who always loved others first and had a servant’s heart – doing for others brought much joy and happiness into her heart. A funeral will be held for and at the convenience of the family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Myde and Archie Neal and brother Bill Neal; her beloved husband, Willis Dalton Sharp and...

Travis W. “Tab” Hodges, Jr, 61, of Wilson, died in his home on Saturday, May 9, 2020. A funeral will be held for and at the convenience of his family.  He is survived by his daughters, Amy Hodges (Joshua Irving) of Garner and Robin Overby (Chris) of Ford, VA; son, Travis Paul Hodges of Clayton; grandchildren, Benjamin Hodges, Mitchell and Maddox Hodges, Nathan Irving; mother, Mary Parker Hodges of Wilson; brother, Marty Hodges (Melissa) of Louisburg; nephews, Jonathan and...

James W. “Bud” Batten, 80, of Wilson, died Friday, May 8, 2020, at his home. His funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family. Bud was a native of Greene County and a son of the late Stephen James and Ida Corbett Batten.  He was preceded in death by son, Ronald Glenn Batten; sister, Betty Jean Wheeless, and brother, Pete Batten.  He served in the Army and retired from Sprint Telephone Co.  Surviving is his wife of 60 years, Catherine Pappas Batten;...