Joyce Walls
Mar 12, 2024
Joyce Bass Walls, 82, of Wilson, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00 – 7:00 PM. A service will be held for the family.
Mrs. Walls was preceded in death by her husband Roy Walls; sisters, Evelyn Morgan and Peggy Whitley.
She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Griffin (John) of Wilson; son, David Walls...
Jean Dixon
Mar 8, 2024
Jean Troutman Dixon, 92, of Wilson, died Friday March 8, 2024.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral.
She is survived by her son, David Dixon (Cathy) of Wilson; daughter-in-law, Becky Dixon Bruinenburg (Marco) of Monroe; grandchildren, Ashley Burgess (Brandon) of Morrisville and Meredith Minor (Brian) of Monroe; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Wallace...
John Shelton
Mar 6, 2024
John Edwin Shelton, 84, of Stantonsburg, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
A graveside service will be Monday, March 11, 11:00 AM, at the Stantonsburg Cemetery.
John was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Pope Air Force Base in the 464 Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron as an electronic technician, serving in the Philippines and Vietnam. His...
Mike Webb
Mar 6, 2024
Michael Alan “Mike” Webb, 60, passed away on March 6, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family. His battle with Huntington’s disease in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. He was a hero and stayed strong through it all.
Mike will be honored with a funeral Service held at West Nash United Methodist...
Jerry Harold Evans, Sr.
Mar 5, 2024
Jerry Harold Evans, Sr., 72, of Lucama, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
Jerry was retired from Voith Fabrics and was a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Susie Powell Evans; children & step-children, Jerry Evans, Jr. and Phillip Evans of Sims, Leslie Elliott (Vince) of Bath, Becky Wilson (Neil)...
Dr. Robert F. Sloop, Jr.
Mar 3, 2024
Dr. Robert Felts Sloop, Jr, 89, of Wilson, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 3, 2024.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Wilson. Rev. Nick Demuynck will be officiating, and the family will receive friends in the church parlor after the service.
Dr. Sloop was born...
Sybil Lucas
Mar 3, 2024
Sybil Dawson “Tildy” Lucas, 93, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024, surrounded by her family.
A graveside service will be Tuesday, March 5, 2:00 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery, followed by visitation. Rev. Patsy Jones will officiate.
Mrs. Lucas graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1949 and was employed by Liberty Insurance Company in accounting, retiring with...
Phyllis Babb
Feb 29, 2024
Phyllis Loadholt Babb, 80, of Wilson, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, died on February 29, 2024, in the Hospice House at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. Phyllis will be remembered fondly for her dedication to her loving family and her unwavering commitment to service in her community and at various charitable organizations throughout Wilson County and North Carolina. Those who knew...
Joshua Earl Cummings
Feb 27, 2024
Joshua Earl Cummings, 37, of Lucama, died February 27, 2024.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM at Harbor Light Holiness Church.
He is survived by his wife, Melinda Joy Thorne Cummings; daughter, Somer Cummings of Elm City; son, Nicholas Cummings of Elm City; mother, Deborah Taylor Newcomb (Tim), with whom he lived; brother, Travis Cummings (Brookie) of Lucama; grandmother, Janet Taylor of Lucama; step-sisters,...
Walter Lawrence "Larry" Hilliard
Feb 27, 2024
Walter Lawrence “Larry” Hilliard, 87, of Wilson, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
Larry was preceded in death by his wife Freddie Harrell Hilliard in 2019; parents, Walter and Thelma Gupton Hilliard; grandson, Walter Jackson Hilliard and he was a U.S. Navy veteran.
He is survived by his daughter, Angela Ferrell of Wilson; sons,...
Glenn Lancaster
Feb 26, 2024
Glenn E. Lancaster, 64, of the Faro Community, in Wayne County, died Monday, February 26, 2024.
Funeral, Thursday, 3:00 PM, Lancaster Family Cemetery, 225 Short Rd, Pikeville.
Surviving is his wife, Kem Penny Lancaster, pastor of Heart of David Ministries in Eureka; sons, Aaron Lancaster (Kristalyn) and Andrew Lancaster (Ashley), both of Pikeville; granddaughter, Raelynn Lancaster; his father, Earl Lancaster...
Ronnie Davis
Feb 22, 2024
Ronald Glenn “Ronnie” Davis, 62, of Goldsboro, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024.
A graveside service will be Sunday, 2:00 PM, at the Eureka Cemetery, Eureka. The visitation will be at the Eureka Methodist Church fellowship hall following the graveside service. Please wear casual clothing.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his father, Glenn C. Davis, of Fremont in 2013.
He is survived by...
Thomas Randolph Walston
Feb 21, 2024
Thomas Randolph Walston, 83, of Wilson, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
Funeral, First Methodist Church, Sunday, February 25 at 3:00 PM followed by visitation. Interment, Monday, February 26 at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Randolph retired from Wilson Medical Center after 20 years and was on the road with State Beauty and Barber Supply for many years.
He is survived by his...
Lisa Hill Gardner
Feb 20, 2024
Lisa Hill Gardner, 54, of Elm City passed away on the morning of February 20, 2024. She was born on August 9, 1969 as the youngest daughter to Jesse and Rebecca Hill of Wilson.Services will be held Sunday, February 25, at Wilson Memorial Service - 2811 Fieldstream Dr. in Wilson, at 4:00 pm. The family will receive friends and family...
Joslyn Bass Hawkins
Feb 19, 2024
CLICK HERE TO WATCH MEMORIAL SERVICE
Joslyn Bass Hawkins, 45, entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 19, 2024. Joslyn found solace and strength in her faith and family. As a dedicated mother, she poured her heart and soul into her daughter, Leah.
Memorial Service, Thursday, February 22, 6:00 PM at Raleigh Road Baptist Church, with visitation...
Randy Stott
Feb 17, 2024
Ralph Lee “Randy” Stott, 76, of Lucama, died Saturday, February 17, 2024.
The visitation will be at Little Rock Original Free Will Baptist Church Tuesday, 2:00-300 PM, followed by the funeral at 3:00 PM. Interment will be in Nobles Chapel Church Cemetery.
Randy was a Vietnam veteran having served in the U.S. Marines.
He is survived by his wife Becki Walker Stott; daughters...
Joyce Ann Keel Edmundson
Feb 16, 2024
Joyce Keel Edmundson, 79, of Wilson, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 16, 2024. She was a precious, loving wife, Mama, Nanny, sister and friend.
Joyce was born in Franklin County, North Carolina on August 3, 1944 to Leroy and Viola Cooke Keel.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Viola Keel;...
Ricky Tant
Feb 16, 2024
Ricky Tant, 68, of Sims, died Friday, February 16, 2024.
The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service Tuesday 12:30-1:45 PM. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Ricky is survived by his daughter Shannon Speight (Scott) of Rock Ridge; sons, Dylan Tant of Black Creek, Colton Tant of Kettering, OH and Trevor Tant of Dayton, OH; grandchildren,...
Sue Walston
Feb 14, 2024
Sue Whitworth Walston, 79, of the Dunns Crossroads Community, Elm City, died Tuesday, February 14, 2024, in Greenville.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Grace Baptist Church, Wilson, with a time of visiting and sharing beginning an hour before the service.
Nursing was her life’s desire and she graduated from the Wilson School of Nursing and further education at East Carolina University. She worked...
Cecil Williams, Sr.
Feb 12, 2024
Cecil Thomas Williams, Sr., age 93, of Wilson, peacefully passed away Monday, February 12, 2024. He was married to the love of his life, Bertine Harris Williams, for 67 years.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, February 15 at 1:00 PM at the Williams Family Cemetery, 3729 Bend of the River Road, Elm City, with visitation immediately following.
A graduate of...
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Joyce Walls
Mar 12, 2024
Joyce Bass Walls, 82, of Wilson, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00 – 7:00 PM. A service will be held for the family.
Mrs. Walls was preceded in death by her husband Roy Walls; sisters, Evelyn Morgan and Peggy Whitley.
She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Griffin (John) of Wilson; son, David Walls...
Jean Dixon
Mar 8, 2024
Jean Troutman Dixon, 92, of Wilson, died Friday March 8, 2024.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral.
She is survived by her son, David Dixon (Cathy) of Wilson; daughter-in-law, Becky Dixon Bruinenburg (Marco) of Monroe; grandchildren, Ashley Burgess (Brandon) of Morrisville and Meredith Minor (Brian) of Monroe; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Wallace...
John Shelton
Mar 6, 2024
John Edwin Shelton, 84, of Stantonsburg, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
A graveside service will be Monday, March 11, 11:00 AM, at the Stantonsburg Cemetery.
John was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Pope Air Force Base in the 464 Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron as an electronic technician, serving in the Philippines and Vietnam. His...
Mike Webb
Mar 6, 2024
Michael Alan “Mike” Webb, 60, passed away on March 6, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family. His battle with Huntington’s disease in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. He was a hero and stayed strong through it all.
Mike will be honored with a funeral Service held at West Nash United Methodist...
Jerry Harold Evans, Sr.
Mar 5, 2024
Jerry Harold Evans, Sr., 72, of Lucama, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
Jerry was retired from Voith Fabrics and was a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Susie Powell Evans; children & step-children, Jerry Evans, Jr. and Phillip Evans of Sims, Leslie Elliott (Vince) of Bath, Becky Wilson (Neil)...
Dr. Robert F. Sloop, Jr.
Mar 3, 2024
Dr. Robert Felts Sloop, Jr, 89, of Wilson, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 3, 2024.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Wilson. Rev. Nick Demuynck will be officiating, and the family will receive friends in the church parlor after the service.
Dr. Sloop was born...
Sybil Lucas
Mar 3, 2024
Sybil Dawson “Tildy” Lucas, 93, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024, surrounded by her family.
A graveside service will be Tuesday, March 5, 2:00 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery, followed by visitation. Rev. Patsy Jones will officiate.
Mrs. Lucas graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1949 and was employed by Liberty Insurance Company in accounting, retiring with...
Phyllis Babb
Feb 29, 2024
Phyllis Loadholt Babb, 80, of Wilson, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, died on February 29, 2024, in the Hospice House at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. Phyllis will be remembered fondly for her dedication to her loving family and her unwavering commitment to service in her community and at various charitable organizations throughout Wilson County and North Carolina. Those who knew...
Joshua Earl Cummings
Feb 27, 2024
Joshua Earl Cummings, 37, of Lucama, died February 27, 2024.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM at Harbor Light Holiness Church.
He is survived by his wife, Melinda Joy Thorne Cummings; daughter, Somer Cummings of Elm City; son, Nicholas Cummings of Elm City; mother, Deborah Taylor Newcomb (Tim), with whom he lived; brother, Travis Cummings (Brookie) of Lucama; grandmother, Janet Taylor of Lucama; step-sisters,...
Walter Lawrence "Larry" Hilliard
Feb 27, 2024
Walter Lawrence “Larry” Hilliard, 87, of Wilson, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
Larry was preceded in death by his wife Freddie Harrell Hilliard in 2019; parents, Walter and Thelma Gupton Hilliard; grandson, Walter Jackson Hilliard and he was a U.S. Navy veteran.
He is survived by his daughter, Angela Ferrell of Wilson; sons,...
Glenn Lancaster
Feb 26, 2024
Glenn E. Lancaster, 64, of the Faro Community, in Wayne County, died Monday, February 26, 2024.
Funeral, Thursday, 3:00 PM, Lancaster Family Cemetery, 225 Short Rd, Pikeville.
Surviving is his wife, Kem Penny Lancaster, pastor of Heart of David Ministries in Eureka; sons, Aaron Lancaster (Kristalyn) and Andrew Lancaster (Ashley), both of Pikeville; granddaughter, Raelynn Lancaster; his father, Earl Lancaster...
Ronnie Davis
Feb 22, 2024
Ronald Glenn “Ronnie” Davis, 62, of Goldsboro, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024.
A graveside service will be Sunday, 2:00 PM, at the Eureka Cemetery, Eureka. The visitation will be at the Eureka Methodist Church fellowship hall following the graveside service. Please wear casual clothing.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his father, Glenn C. Davis, of Fremont in 2013.
He is survived by...
Thomas Randolph Walston
Feb 21, 2024
Thomas Randolph Walston, 83, of Wilson, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
Funeral, First Methodist Church, Sunday, February 25 at 3:00 PM followed by visitation. Interment, Monday, February 26 at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Randolph retired from Wilson Medical Center after 20 years and was on the road with State Beauty and Barber Supply for many years.
He is survived by his...
Lisa Hill Gardner
Feb 20, 2024
Lisa Hill Gardner, 54, of Elm City passed away on the morning of February 20, 2024. She was born on August 9, 1969 as the youngest daughter to Jesse and Rebecca Hill of Wilson.Services will be held Sunday, February 25, at Wilson Memorial Service - 2811 Fieldstream Dr. in Wilson, at 4:00 pm. The family will receive friends and family...
Joslyn Bass Hawkins
Feb 19, 2024
CLICK HERE TO WATCH MEMORIAL SERVICE
Joslyn Bass Hawkins, 45, entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 19, 2024. Joslyn found solace and strength in her faith and family. As a dedicated mother, she poured her heart and soul into her daughter, Leah.
Memorial Service, Thursday, February 22, 6:00 PM at Raleigh Road Baptist Church, with visitation...
Randy Stott
Feb 17, 2024
Ralph Lee “Randy” Stott, 76, of Lucama, died Saturday, February 17, 2024.
The visitation will be at Little Rock Original Free Will Baptist Church Tuesday, 2:00-300 PM, followed by the funeral at 3:00 PM. Interment will be in Nobles Chapel Church Cemetery.
Randy was a Vietnam veteran having served in the U.S. Marines.
He is survived by his wife Becki Walker Stott; daughters...
Joyce Ann Keel Edmundson
Feb 16, 2024
Joyce Keel Edmundson, 79, of Wilson, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 16, 2024. She was a precious, loving wife, Mama, Nanny, sister and friend.
Joyce was born in Franklin County, North Carolina on August 3, 1944 to Leroy and Viola Cooke Keel.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Viola Keel;...
Ricky Tant
Feb 16, 2024
Ricky Tant, 68, of Sims, died Friday, February 16, 2024.
The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service Tuesday 12:30-1:45 PM. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Ricky is survived by his daughter Shannon Speight (Scott) of Rock Ridge; sons, Dylan Tant of Black Creek, Colton Tant of Kettering, OH and Trevor Tant of Dayton, OH; grandchildren,...
Sue Walston
Feb 14, 2024
Sue Whitworth Walston, 79, of the Dunns Crossroads Community, Elm City, died Tuesday, February 14, 2024, in Greenville.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Grace Baptist Church, Wilson, with a time of visiting and sharing beginning an hour before the service.
Nursing was her life’s desire and she graduated from the Wilson School of Nursing and further education at East Carolina University. She worked...
Cecil Williams, Sr.
Feb 12, 2024
Cecil Thomas Williams, Sr., age 93, of Wilson, peacefully passed away Monday, February 12, 2024. He was married to the love of his life, Bertine Harris Williams, for 67 years.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, February 15 at 1:00 PM at the Williams Family Cemetery, 3729 Bend of the River Road, Elm City, with visitation immediately following.
A graduate of...
