Barry Ruffin
Mar 10, 2026
Barry Lee Ruffin, 78, of Wilson, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Funeral, Wednesday, March 18, 6:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
Barry was former owner of Worrell’s Seafood. He fed and helped many homeless and people that couldn’t afford to pay.
Mr. Worrell was a war hero. He served four years as a helicopter pilot in the US Marines during...
Dorothy Wheeler
Mar 10, 2026
Dorothy Pridgen Deans Wheeler, 94, of Wilson, died Wednesday, March 10, 2026.
Funeral, Saturday, 1:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Wheeler was a great mom, doting grandmother, loved the Lord, and was a loving CNA caretaker.
She is survived by her daughters, Linda Spence (Alan) of Atlantic Beach, Connie Martinmianakis (Mark) of Wilson and Cathy Knox...
Emma Grey Moye
Mar 6, 2026
Emma Grey Durham Moye, 89, of Stantonsburg, died Friday, March 6, 2026.
Funeral, Tuesday, 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Mrs. Moye was a devoted Christian woman whose faith in God guided her life and the love she showed to those around her. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who...
Linda Rogers
Mar 6, 2026
Linda Faye Rogers, 77, of Tarboro, died Friday, March 6, 2026.
A graveside service will be held at the Stantonsburg Cemetery, Tuesday March 10th at 2:00 PM. Come as you are.
Linda was retired from her position as Manager for the Edgecombe County ABC Board.
She is survived by her brother Robert Keith Rogers of Wilson.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents...
Larene Radford
Mar 5, 2026
Larene Bass Radford, 97, of Wilson, died Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Funeral, Monday, 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Tuesday, 10:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Radford was retired from Wilson Medical Center after 27 years as an Operating Room Technician II. She was a life member of Moose and life member of VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries.
Mrs. Radford...
Barbara Hester
Mar 4, 2026
Barbara Cameron Hester, 77, of Wilson, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Funeral, Monday, 11:00 AM, at First Baptist Church, followed by visitation. Interment, 4:00 PM, at Harnett Memorial Park, Lillington.
Barbara was a 1966 graduate of Boone Trail High School and received her dental assisting degree in 1967 from Alamance Technical Institute. She worked as a dental assistant for 45 years, and...
Nancy Stone
Mar 3, 2026
Nancy McKeel Stone, wife of the late Billy W. Stone, beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at age 85.
She is survived by son Grady Stone, daughter Holly Parmelee of Nashville, Tennessee, sister Faye Jordan, nieces Vickie Boykin and Becky Boykin, and nephews Larry McKeel and Kevin McKeel.
The family will have a private interment at...
Frances Barnes Holland
Mar 3, 2026
Frances Barnes Holland, 95, of Lucama, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Little Rock Original Free Will Baptist Church on Thursday March 5th at 11:00 AM, followed by visitation in Heritage Hall. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park on Friday, March 6th at 11:00...
Danny Brantley
Mar 2, 2026
Danny Carson Brantley, 72, of Black Creek, died Monday, March 2, 2026.
A service will be held for and at the convenience of the family.
Danny was a US Marine veteran.
He is survived by his son Daniel Brantley; daughters, Tammy Thompson (Mallie) and Beverly Price (Steven); former wife, Rose Brantley; sisters, Debbie Joyner (Jerry), Katie Brantley, and Joyce Hawley (Rev. Tony); brothers,...
Harold Best
Mar 2, 2026
Harold Best, 90, of Wilson, died Monday, March 2, 2026.
A graveside service will be on Wednesday, March 4, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Harold is survived by his wife, Alice Pope Best; children, Bill Johnson (Shelby), Vickie Sharpe (Tracy), Robbie Best (Kim), Wayne Best (Kimberly); bonus daughters, Lorrie Bridgers (Steve) and Margaret Hart (Billy); grandchildren, Nichole Best, Angel Sharpe, Jessica...
Tommy Thomas
Feb 26, 2026
Elijah Newett Thomas III, better known as Tommy, age 72, a resident of Rocky Mount, NC, died Thursday, February 26, 2026, at home with his loving wife.
A visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, Monday, March 2, 3:00 - 5:00 PM.
Tommy grew up in Wilson, NC. In his youth, he helped out on the farm and attempted to corral...
Barbara Fenn
Feb 25, 2026
Barbara Ferrell Fenn, 78, of Wilson, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
A visitation will be Saturday, 5:00 – 7:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.
Barbara is survived by her son Tim Fenn (Marcy) of Black Creek; daughter, Melissa Lamm (Greg) of Lucama; grandchildren, Timothy Maxwell Fenn (Ginger), Jaxon Tanner Fenn (Samantha), and Kailyn Mackenzie Lamm; great-grandchildren, Felix and Tanner Fenn; sisters, Goose...
Marie Shealy
Feb 24, 2026
Marie Barnes Shealy, 92, of Wilson, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in her home.
The funeral will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Section C, Saturday, February 28 at 2:00 PM, conducted by Rev. Ray Wells. The family will be at home all other times. Donation was made to ECU Brody School of Medicine in Greenville.
Mrs. Shealy was co-owner of the former Shealy’s...
Carlton Fleetwood
Feb 19, 2026
Carlton Thornton Fleetwood, 99, of Rocky Mount, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
His Celebration of Life Service will be at Southside Baptist Church, 4948 Carter Rd, Elm City, Sunday, February 22, at 2:00 pm.
Mr. Fleetwood was born on August 15, 1926 in Severn, NC to Joshua Charlton and Kathleen Thornton Fleetwood.
During World War II, he...
Pam Orcutt
Feb 18, 2026
Pamela (Pam) Smith Edmonds Orcutt passed away at home on February 18, 2026.
She was the eldest daughter of the late Buzz and Walton Smith of Wilson. Pam was also preceded in death by her late husbands, Campbell S. Edmonds and David S. Orcutt.
Pam graduated from Ralph L. Fike High School and Salem College, Winston Salem, NC. She worked at NationsBank...
Rowland Strickland
Feb 17, 2026
Armie Rowland Strickland, Jr., 78, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at his home in Stantonsburg after a period of illness. At his side was his devoted wife and caregiver as well as his friend A.T. Sink.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
Rowland was born November 7, 1947, to Armie...
Rev. Robert Boyette
Feb 17, 2026
Rev. Robert Thorne Boyette, 93, of Sims, died early Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Funeral, Maplewood Cemetery, Friday, February 20 at 11:00 AM.
Rev. Boyette was a minister, and also worked part-time at the Sims Post Office.
He is survived by his daughters, Joanna Coker (Louis) of Lucama and Deborah Martin (Larry) of Tarboro; five grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.
Rev. Boyette was preceded in death...
Wiley Lamm
Feb 16, 2026
Wiley Lee Lamm, 90, of Elm City, died late Monday, February 16, 2026, in his home
His family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
Wiley was a farmer who loved to fish and hunt, especially deer hunting. He retired from S.T. Wooten Company and returned to the workforce as a mechanic for a short time at PLT...
Evelyn Williams
Feb 13, 2026
Evelyn Whitley Williams, 90, of Wilson, died Friday, February 13, 2026.
A graveside service will be on Tuesday, February 17, 2:00 PM, at the Eureka Cemetery in Eureka.
She is survived by her sons Johnny Frizzelle (Frankie) of Wilson and Michael Frizzelle (Brenda) of Stantonsburg; daughters, Sharon Proctor (Greg) of Wilson and Connie Curtis (Jeff) of Elm City; grandchildren, Ashley Frizzelle, Braxton...
Cecil Webb
Feb 13, 2026
Cecil Edward Webb, 92, of Wilson, died Friday, February 13, 2026.
Funeral, Monday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Webb was a longtime member of Peace Church.
He is survived by his daughters, Jane Mincey of Sims, Theresa Jones (Martin) of Farmville and Patricia Jones of the home; sons, Edward Webb...
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Barry Ruffin
Mar 10, 2026
Barry Lee Ruffin, 78, of Wilson, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Funeral, Wednesday, March 18, 6:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
Barry was former owner of Worrell’s Seafood. He fed and helped many homeless and people that couldn’t afford to pay.
Mr. Worrell was a war hero. He served four years as a helicopter pilot in the US Marines during...
Dorothy Wheeler
Mar 10, 2026
Dorothy Pridgen Deans Wheeler, 94, of Wilson, died Wednesday, March 10, 2026.
Funeral, Saturday, 1:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Wheeler was a great mom, doting grandmother, loved the Lord, and was a loving CNA caretaker.
She is survived by her daughters, Linda Spence (Alan) of Atlantic Beach, Connie Martinmianakis (Mark) of Wilson and Cathy Knox...
Emma Grey Moye
Mar 6, 2026
Emma Grey Durham Moye, 89, of Stantonsburg, died Friday, March 6, 2026.
Funeral, Tuesday, 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Mrs. Moye was a devoted Christian woman whose faith in God guided her life and the love she showed to those around her. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who...
Linda Rogers
Mar 6, 2026
Linda Faye Rogers, 77, of Tarboro, died Friday, March 6, 2026.
A graveside service will be held at the Stantonsburg Cemetery, Tuesday March 10th at 2:00 PM. Come as you are.
Linda was retired from her position as Manager for the Edgecombe County ABC Board.
She is survived by her brother Robert Keith Rogers of Wilson.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents...
Larene Radford
Mar 5, 2026
Larene Bass Radford, 97, of Wilson, died Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Funeral, Monday, 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Tuesday, 10:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Radford was retired from Wilson Medical Center after 27 years as an Operating Room Technician II. She was a life member of Moose and life member of VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries.
Mrs. Radford...
Barbara Hester
Mar 4, 2026
Barbara Cameron Hester, 77, of Wilson, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Funeral, Monday, 11:00 AM, at First Baptist Church, followed by visitation. Interment, 4:00 PM, at Harnett Memorial Park, Lillington.
Barbara was a 1966 graduate of Boone Trail High School and received her dental assisting degree in 1967 from Alamance Technical Institute. She worked as a dental assistant for 45 years, and...
Nancy Stone
Mar 3, 2026
Nancy McKeel Stone, wife of the late Billy W. Stone, beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at age 85.
She is survived by son Grady Stone, daughter Holly Parmelee of Nashville, Tennessee, sister Faye Jordan, nieces Vickie Boykin and Becky Boykin, and nephews Larry McKeel and Kevin McKeel.
The family will have a private interment at...
Frances Barnes Holland
Mar 3, 2026
Frances Barnes Holland, 95, of Lucama, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Little Rock Original Free Will Baptist Church on Thursday March 5th at 11:00 AM, followed by visitation in Heritage Hall. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park on Friday, March 6th at 11:00...
Danny Brantley
Mar 2, 2026
Danny Carson Brantley, 72, of Black Creek, died Monday, March 2, 2026.
A service will be held for and at the convenience of the family.
Danny was a US Marine veteran.
He is survived by his son Daniel Brantley; daughters, Tammy Thompson (Mallie) and Beverly Price (Steven); former wife, Rose Brantley; sisters, Debbie Joyner (Jerry), Katie Brantley, and Joyce Hawley (Rev. Tony); brothers,...
Harold Best
Mar 2, 2026
Harold Best, 90, of Wilson, died Monday, March 2, 2026.
A graveside service will be on Wednesday, March 4, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Harold is survived by his wife, Alice Pope Best; children, Bill Johnson (Shelby), Vickie Sharpe (Tracy), Robbie Best (Kim), Wayne Best (Kimberly); bonus daughters, Lorrie Bridgers (Steve) and Margaret Hart (Billy); grandchildren, Nichole Best, Angel Sharpe, Jessica...
Tommy Thomas
Feb 26, 2026
Elijah Newett Thomas III, better known as Tommy, age 72, a resident of Rocky Mount, NC, died Thursday, February 26, 2026, at home with his loving wife.
A visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, Monday, March 2, 3:00 - 5:00 PM.
Tommy grew up in Wilson, NC. In his youth, he helped out on the farm and attempted to corral...
Barbara Fenn
Feb 25, 2026
Barbara Ferrell Fenn, 78, of Wilson, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
A visitation will be Saturday, 5:00 – 7:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.
Barbara is survived by her son Tim Fenn (Marcy) of Black Creek; daughter, Melissa Lamm (Greg) of Lucama; grandchildren, Timothy Maxwell Fenn (Ginger), Jaxon Tanner Fenn (Samantha), and Kailyn Mackenzie Lamm; great-grandchildren, Felix and Tanner Fenn; sisters, Goose...
Marie Shealy
Feb 24, 2026
Marie Barnes Shealy, 92, of Wilson, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in her home.
The funeral will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Section C, Saturday, February 28 at 2:00 PM, conducted by Rev. Ray Wells. The family will be at home all other times. Donation was made to ECU Brody School of Medicine in Greenville.
Mrs. Shealy was co-owner of the former Shealy’s...
Carlton Fleetwood
Feb 19, 2026
Carlton Thornton Fleetwood, 99, of Rocky Mount, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
His Celebration of Life Service will be at Southside Baptist Church, 4948 Carter Rd, Elm City, Sunday, February 22, at 2:00 pm.
Mr. Fleetwood was born on August 15, 1926 in Severn, NC to Joshua Charlton and Kathleen Thornton Fleetwood.
During World War II, he...
Pam Orcutt
Feb 18, 2026
Pamela (Pam) Smith Edmonds Orcutt passed away at home on February 18, 2026.
She was the eldest daughter of the late Buzz and Walton Smith of Wilson. Pam was also preceded in death by her late husbands, Campbell S. Edmonds and David S. Orcutt.
Pam graduated from Ralph L. Fike High School and Salem College, Winston Salem, NC. She worked at NationsBank...
Rowland Strickland
Feb 17, 2026
Armie Rowland Strickland, Jr., 78, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at his home in Stantonsburg after a period of illness. At his side was his devoted wife and caregiver as well as his friend A.T. Sink.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
Rowland was born November 7, 1947, to Armie...
Rev. Robert Boyette
Feb 17, 2026
Rev. Robert Thorne Boyette, 93, of Sims, died early Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Funeral, Maplewood Cemetery, Friday, February 20 at 11:00 AM.
Rev. Boyette was a minister, and also worked part-time at the Sims Post Office.
He is survived by his daughters, Joanna Coker (Louis) of Lucama and Deborah Martin (Larry) of Tarboro; five grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.
Rev. Boyette was preceded in death...
Wiley Lamm
Feb 16, 2026
Wiley Lee Lamm, 90, of Elm City, died late Monday, February 16, 2026, in his home
His family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
Wiley was a farmer who loved to fish and hunt, especially deer hunting. He retired from S.T. Wooten Company and returned to the workforce as a mechanic for a short time at PLT...
Evelyn Williams
Feb 13, 2026
Evelyn Whitley Williams, 90, of Wilson, died Friday, February 13, 2026.
A graveside service will be on Tuesday, February 17, 2:00 PM, at the Eureka Cemetery in Eureka.
She is survived by her sons Johnny Frizzelle (Frankie) of Wilson and Michael Frizzelle (Brenda) of Stantonsburg; daughters, Sharon Proctor (Greg) of Wilson and Connie Curtis (Jeff) of Elm City; grandchildren, Ashley Frizzelle, Braxton...
Cecil Webb
Feb 13, 2026
Cecil Edward Webb, 92, of Wilson, died Friday, February 13, 2026.
Funeral, Monday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Webb was a longtime member of Peace Church.
He is survived by his daughters, Jane Mincey of Sims, Theresa Jones (Martin) of Farmville and Patricia Jones of the home; sons, Edward Webb...
