Harry Lamm, Jr.
Jul 13, 2025
Harry Linwood Lamm, Jr., 73, of Wilson, died Sunday, July 13, 2025.
A service in honor of Harry will be Thursday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Williams Lamm and their three children: Anna Elizabeth Lamm of Wake Forest, Harry L. Lamm III, of Wilson and William Thomas Lamm and his...
Mary Ann Overman
Jul 8, 2025
Mary Ann Cummings Overman, 87, died Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
The funeral will be Saturday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Overman was a woman of integrity and faithfulness, who was dedicated to her family, loved God and her church.
She is survived by her daughter Kay Boykin (David) of Elm City; sons, Robert Liverman (Judy) of...
Donald Cole
Jul 7, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Donald “Don” Edward Cole, beloved husband, devoted father and cherished son who departed this life on July 7, 2025, at the age of 79.
Born on June 5, 1946, in Pinehurst, North Carolina, Don lived a life defined by quiet strength, deep humility, and unwavering kindness. He...
Jimmy Johnson
Jul 7, 2025
Jimmy Welch Johnson, 80, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 10 at 11:00 AM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment will take place at Maplewood Cemetery.
Jimmy proudly served his country in the United States Army from November 30, 1966 to August 30, 1969. He carried that...
Sue Eason
Jul 4, 2025
Joyce “Sue” Gates Bartlett Eason, 91, of Lucama, died Friday, July 4, 2025.
A graveside service will be Tuesday July 8th, 10:00 AM, at the Black Creek Cemetery conducted by Rev. Bill Groce, followed by visitation. The family will be at the home of Jeaneen and James Lucas in Wilson, all other times.
Mrs. Eason graduated from nursing school in 1971 and...
Lavonne Deaver
Jul 1, 2025
Lavonne Turner Deaver, 86, of Suffolk, VA, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
The funeral will be Wednesday, July 9, 11:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.
Mrs. Deaver was a 1957 graduate of Charles L. Coon High School and Thomas Nelson Community College. She retired from Bay Port Credit Union (Shipyard Credit Union) and was a member of Nansemond River...
Dorothy Calamito
Jun 25, 2025
Dorothy Ann Mastrangelo Calamito, lovingly known as “Mom”, Dottie, Ms. Dorothy, Aunt Dot and Nanny Dot passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, in Greenville, NC, just four days shy of her 83rd birthday.
Born in Jersey City, NJ on June 29, 1942, and raised in Union City, Dottie spent her life embodying love, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family...
Wanda Woodard
Jun 25, 2025
Wanda Tessnear Woodard, 78, of Wilson, died peacefully at home on June 25, 2025.
Visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service on Friday, July 11, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 PM. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Wilson, NC on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Dr. William Presnell, Pastor Emeritus, and...
J.E. Woodard
Jun 22, 2025
J.E. Woodard, 89, of Wilson, died Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Visitation, Thursday, 9:30 AM at Wilson Memorial Service followed by the Funeral at 10:00 AM and Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Bettie Smith Woodard on June 16, 2025.
J.E. was the youngest of 10 children born to Alex and Mary Gardner Woodard and had many wonderful...
Debra Walston
Jun 21, 2025
Debra Hill Walston, 69, of Wilson, died Saturday, June 21, 2025, while visiting in Charleston, South Carolina.
Funeral, Saturday, June 28, 10:00 AM, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, conducted by Pastor Joe Shakour. Visitation will follow. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Debra was co-owner of A-1 Mobile Home Parts and Service and was an active member at Tabernacle Baptist Church, and she...
Travis Johnson
Jun 20, 2025
Travis Johnson, 62, of Wilson, died Friday, June 20, 2025
A graveside service will be Tuesday, 10:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife Janet Skinner Johnson; son, Trey Johnson (Olivia) of Greenville; granddaughter, Ellie Johnson; mother, Marie Turner Johnson of Lucama; brother, Rick Johnson (Carla) of Pine Level; nephews, Jeremy Pridgen, Brandon Johnson, and Luke Johnson; father and...
Dennis Parrish
Jun 19, 2025
Dennis Parrish, 68, of Lucama, died Thursday, June 19, 2025.
A graveside service will be Saturday, 10:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 6:00-8:00 PM.
Dennis retired from Bridgestone/Firestone with 37 and a half years of service.
He is survived by his wife Lori Ferrell Parrish; sons, Nolan Parrish of Leland and Chad Parrish (Ashley)...
Bettie Woodard
Jun 16, 2025
Bettie Smith Woodard, 88, of Wilson, died Monday, June 16, 2025.
Funeral, Friday, 10:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Bettie graduated from Elm City High School, Class of 1955. She earned her associate’s degree in business and worked at Hackney Brothers for many years.
She was a lifelong member of Upper Town Creek Primitive Baptist Church...
Tim Langley
Jun 14, 2025
Tim Langley, 47, of Macclesfield, died Saturday, June 14, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be at the Wilson Moose Lodge on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM.
He was retired from Bridgestone/Firestone, but was working at Smithfield Packing at the time of his death.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents Charles Willard Langley and Brenda Hinnant Langley.
He is survived...
Mary Ella Barnes
Jun 14, 2025
Mary Ella Whitley Barnes, 99, of Wilson, journeyed to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
A graveside service will be on Wednesday, 10:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery followed by visiting.
Mary Ella developed an eye for interior design while working for Bridgers Paint and Wallpaper. After moving to Raleigh, she worked in the accounting department of ITT (Alltel)....
Derek Stanley
Jun 13, 2025
Derek J. Stanley, 23, of Pikeville, NC, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, June 21, 2:00 at Beulah Baptist Church, 3140 NC 242, Benson.
Born on November 15, 2001, in Wilson, NC, Derek brought light and laughter to every room he entered. Known for his contagious smile and generous heart, he never...
Joyce Ferrell
Jun 12, 2025
Joyce Petway Ferrell, 92, of Wilson, died Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. The family will be at 8118 Bend of the River Rd, Rocky Mount, at other times.
Mrs. Ferrell was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker and was the main caregiver for all family members. She was a...
Harold Bass
Jun 7, 2025
Harold Alton Bass, 90, of Wilson, died Saturday, June 7, 2025.
A graveside service with military honors will be on Thursday, 10:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mr. Bass was retired from the U.S. Army having served in the Vietnam and Korean wars and was also retired from the News and Observer.
He is survived by his sons, Stanley Bass (Debbie) of Rocky...
Coy Crosby
Jun 5, 2025
Coy Clifton Crosby, 96, of Wilson, died Thursday, June 5, 2025.
A graveside service with Military Rites will be on Monday, June 9, 2025, 11:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery.
Coy was born in Walterboro, SC on November 11, 1928. He had a relatively normal childhood and in 1950 went to Fort Jackson, SC where he was inducted into the Army. Upon completing...
Christine Talton
Jun 4, 2025
Christine Turnage Talton, 90, passed away peacefully on June 4th, 2025.
The funeral will be Friday, June 6th, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment will be for and at the convenience of the family.
Mrs. Talton was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother, she spent her life caring for others and creating a warm, welcoming home filled...
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Harry Lamm, Jr.
Jul 13, 2025
Harry Linwood Lamm, Jr., 73, of Wilson, died Sunday, July 13, 2025.
A service in honor of Harry will be Thursday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Williams Lamm and their three children: Anna Elizabeth Lamm of Wake Forest, Harry L. Lamm III, of Wilson and William Thomas Lamm and his...
Mary Ann Overman
Jul 8, 2025
Mary Ann Cummings Overman, 87, died Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
The funeral will be Saturday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Overman was a woman of integrity and faithfulness, who was dedicated to her family, loved God and her church.
She is survived by her daughter Kay Boykin (David) of Elm City; sons, Robert Liverman (Judy) of...
Donald Cole
Jul 7, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Donald “Don” Edward Cole, beloved husband, devoted father and cherished son who departed this life on July 7, 2025, at the age of 79.
Born on June 5, 1946, in Pinehurst, North Carolina, Don lived a life defined by quiet strength, deep humility, and unwavering kindness. He...
Jimmy Johnson
Jul 7, 2025
Jimmy Welch Johnson, 80, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 10 at 11:00 AM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment will take place at Maplewood Cemetery.
Jimmy proudly served his country in the United States Army from November 30, 1966 to August 30, 1969. He carried that...
Sue Eason
Jul 4, 2025
Joyce “Sue” Gates Bartlett Eason, 91, of Lucama, died Friday, July 4, 2025.
A graveside service will be Tuesday July 8th, 10:00 AM, at the Black Creek Cemetery conducted by Rev. Bill Groce, followed by visitation. The family will be at the home of Jeaneen and James Lucas in Wilson, all other times.
Mrs. Eason graduated from nursing school in 1971 and...
Lavonne Deaver
Jul 1, 2025
Lavonne Turner Deaver, 86, of Suffolk, VA, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
The funeral will be Wednesday, July 9, 11:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.
Mrs. Deaver was a 1957 graduate of Charles L. Coon High School and Thomas Nelson Community College. She retired from Bay Port Credit Union (Shipyard Credit Union) and was a member of Nansemond River...
Dorothy Calamito
Jun 25, 2025
Dorothy Ann Mastrangelo Calamito, lovingly known as “Mom”, Dottie, Ms. Dorothy, Aunt Dot and Nanny Dot passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, in Greenville, NC, just four days shy of her 83rd birthday.
Born in Jersey City, NJ on June 29, 1942, and raised in Union City, Dottie spent her life embodying love, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family...
Wanda Woodard
Jun 25, 2025
Wanda Tessnear Woodard, 78, of Wilson, died peacefully at home on June 25, 2025.
Visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service on Friday, July 11, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 PM. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Wilson, NC on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Dr. William Presnell, Pastor Emeritus, and...
J.E. Woodard
Jun 22, 2025
J.E. Woodard, 89, of Wilson, died Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Visitation, Thursday, 9:30 AM at Wilson Memorial Service followed by the Funeral at 10:00 AM and Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Bettie Smith Woodard on June 16, 2025.
J.E. was the youngest of 10 children born to Alex and Mary Gardner Woodard and had many wonderful...
Debra Walston
Jun 21, 2025
Debra Hill Walston, 69, of Wilson, died Saturday, June 21, 2025, while visiting in Charleston, South Carolina.
Funeral, Saturday, June 28, 10:00 AM, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, conducted by Pastor Joe Shakour. Visitation will follow. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Debra was co-owner of A-1 Mobile Home Parts and Service and was an active member at Tabernacle Baptist Church, and she...
Travis Johnson
Jun 20, 2025
Travis Johnson, 62, of Wilson, died Friday, June 20, 2025
A graveside service will be Tuesday, 10:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife Janet Skinner Johnson; son, Trey Johnson (Olivia) of Greenville; granddaughter, Ellie Johnson; mother, Marie Turner Johnson of Lucama; brother, Rick Johnson (Carla) of Pine Level; nephews, Jeremy Pridgen, Brandon Johnson, and Luke Johnson; father and...
Dennis Parrish
Jun 19, 2025
Dennis Parrish, 68, of Lucama, died Thursday, June 19, 2025.
A graveside service will be Saturday, 10:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 6:00-8:00 PM.
Dennis retired from Bridgestone/Firestone with 37 and a half years of service.
He is survived by his wife Lori Ferrell Parrish; sons, Nolan Parrish of Leland and Chad Parrish (Ashley)...
Bettie Woodard
Jun 16, 2025
Bettie Smith Woodard, 88, of Wilson, died Monday, June 16, 2025.
Funeral, Friday, 10:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Bettie graduated from Elm City High School, Class of 1955. She earned her associate’s degree in business and worked at Hackney Brothers for many years.
She was a lifelong member of Upper Town Creek Primitive Baptist Church...
Tim Langley
Jun 14, 2025
Tim Langley, 47, of Macclesfield, died Saturday, June 14, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be at the Wilson Moose Lodge on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM.
He was retired from Bridgestone/Firestone, but was working at Smithfield Packing at the time of his death.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents Charles Willard Langley and Brenda Hinnant Langley.
He is survived...
Mary Ella Barnes
Jun 14, 2025
Mary Ella Whitley Barnes, 99, of Wilson, journeyed to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
A graveside service will be on Wednesday, 10:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery followed by visiting.
Mary Ella developed an eye for interior design while working for Bridgers Paint and Wallpaper. After moving to Raleigh, she worked in the accounting department of ITT (Alltel)....
Derek Stanley
Jun 13, 2025
Derek J. Stanley, 23, of Pikeville, NC, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, June 21, 2:00 at Beulah Baptist Church, 3140 NC 242, Benson.
Born on November 15, 2001, in Wilson, NC, Derek brought light and laughter to every room he entered. Known for his contagious smile and generous heart, he never...
Joyce Ferrell
Jun 12, 2025
Joyce Petway Ferrell, 92, of Wilson, died Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. The family will be at 8118 Bend of the River Rd, Rocky Mount, at other times.
Mrs. Ferrell was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker and was the main caregiver for all family members. She was a...
Harold Bass
Jun 7, 2025
Harold Alton Bass, 90, of Wilson, died Saturday, June 7, 2025.
A graveside service with military honors will be on Thursday, 10:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mr. Bass was retired from the U.S. Army having served in the Vietnam and Korean wars and was also retired from the News and Observer.
He is survived by his sons, Stanley Bass (Debbie) of Rocky...
Coy Crosby
Jun 5, 2025
Coy Clifton Crosby, 96, of Wilson, died Thursday, June 5, 2025.
A graveside service with Military Rites will be on Monday, June 9, 2025, 11:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery.
Coy was born in Walterboro, SC on November 11, 1928. He had a relatively normal childhood and in 1950 went to Fort Jackson, SC where he was inducted into the Army. Upon completing...
Christine Talton
Jun 4, 2025
Christine Turnage Talton, 90, passed away peacefully on June 4th, 2025.
The funeral will be Friday, June 6th, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment will be for and at the convenience of the family.
Mrs. Talton was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother, she spent her life caring for others and creating a warm, welcoming home filled...
