Richard Smith
Aug 30, 2010
WILSON - Richard Thorp Smith, Jr., 77, died Monday, August 30, 2010 in Morehead City. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty Jon Satchwell Smith; children, Elizabeth Dewey Smith Skinner, and husband, Ben, of Wilson; Richard Thorp Smith, III and wife, Beth, of Wilson; Sarah Cotten Smith Barnes and husband, Jimmy, of Raleigh; seven grandchildren,...
Dr. Thomas Griffin
Aug 28, 2010
WILSON - Thomas Lafayette Griffin, M.D., 77, died at home Saturday, August 28, 2010 with his wife and four children by his side. A service to celebrate his life will be Tuesday, 11 AM at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church. Dr. Griffin was born to Walter Ewing and Selma Shadburn Griffin on February 22, 1933 in LaGrange, GA and...
Clara Owens
Aug 24, 2010
WILSON - Clara McDonald Owens, 87, died Tuesday, August 24, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Archie Owens and son, Tony Owens. Funeral, Saturday, 11 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park, conducted by Rev. Rusty Russell. Mrs. Owens is survived by her son, Luky Owens (Patti) of Elm City; grandchildren, Becky Gurgone (Greg) of Wilson, Amanda...
Ruby Thornton
Aug 22, 2010
Pikeville - Ruby Hooks Matthews Thornton, 81, died Sunday, August 22, 2010. Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Stoney Creek FWB Church. Interment, Wayne Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband, George C. Thornton; daughter Mawan Bunn (Joel) of Goldsboro; sons, LaVon Matthews (Pam) of Goldsboro, Stan Matthews (Barbara) of Pikeville and Tony Matthews of Greenville, SC; step-daughters, Kathy...
Robert Beaman
Aug 17, 2010
SARATOGA - Robert H. "Bob" Beaman, 79, died Tuesday, August 17, 2010. Funeral, Friday, 11 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, with entombment in Evergreen Memorial Park. Bob owned B&B Farms and B&B Garage and Wrecker Service. In earlier years, he owned and operated Saratoga Milling Company. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Surviving...
Bill Griffin
Aug 15, 2010
KENLY - William "Bill" Carey Griffin, Sr, 77, of the Buckhorn community, died Sunday, August 15, 2010. Funeral, Wednesday, 7 PM, Winstead United Methodist Church followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Bill was one of eleven children and a life long resident of Wilson county. Preceding him were brothers, Clyde and Paul. He was a devoted...
Virginia Coley
Aug 15, 2010
WILSON - Virginia Johnson Coley, 79, died Sunday, August 15, 2010. Funeral, Tuesday, 7 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, N, followed by visitation. Interment, Wednesday, 10 AM, Maplewood Cemetery. Surviving is her daughter, Doris Coley of Black Creek; son, Lynwood Coley (Connie) of Wilson; sisters, Ann Tant of Wilson and Mary Elizabeth Whitley of Wilson; grandchildren,...
Donnie Rodgers
Aug 14, 2010
SARATOGA - Donnie Ray Rodgers, 56, died Saturday, August 16, 2010. Donnie graduated from Saratoga High School, attended Mount Olive College and was an Air Force Veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert H. Rodgers. Funeral, Wednesday, 7 PM, Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Thursday, 11 AM, Stantonsburg Cemetery. The family will be...
Donnie Rodgers
Aug 14, 2010
SARATOGA - Donnie Ray Rodgers, 56, died Saturday, August 14, 2010.
Donnie graduated from Saratoga High School, attended Mount Olive College and was an Air Force Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert H. Rodgers.
Funeral, Wednesday, 7 PM, Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Thursday, 11 AM, Stantonsburg Cemetery. The family will...
Donnie Rodgers
Aug 14, 2010
Donnie Ray Rodgers, 56, died Saturday, August 16, 2010.
Donnie graduated from Saratoga High School, attended Mount Olive College and was an Air Force Veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert H. Rodgers.
Funeral, Wednesday, 7 PM, Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Thursday, 11 AM, Stantonsburg Cemetery. The family will be at 7109...
Atha Williams
Aug 13, 2010
WILSON - Atha Wright Williams, 72, died Friday, August 13, 2010. Funeral, Monday, 2 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, followed by interment in Evergreen Memorial Park Atha's death brings a celebration of life with many good memories for many people. His entry into heaven began just after sunrise which was his special time. Sunrise on the...
Hilda Whitley
Aug 12, 2010
WILSON - Hilda Stevens Whitley, 78, died Thursday, August 12, 2010. Funeral, Sunday, 2 PM, First Baptist Church. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, William "Bill" Henry Whitley. A native of Whiteville, she was the daughter of Fred Lacy and Eva Mae Dudley Stevens. Bill and Hilda moved to Wilson...
Yvonne Carmichael
Aug 11, 2010
WILSON - Yvonne Shaffer Carmichael, 74, died Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Funeral, Friday, 2 PM, Forest Hills Baptist Church. Entombment, Evergreen Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Eugene A. Carmichael; daughters, Paula Davis (Chris) of Elm City and Lynne Nevins (Gary) of Myrtle Beach, SC; son, Perry Carmichael of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren, Brittany Davis, Daphne...
Monroe Mustian
Aug 11, 2010
WILSON - Monroe D. Mustian, 68, died Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Funeral, Saturday, 3:30 PM, First Baptist Church, 311 Nash St W, Wilson. He was born on July 4, 1942, in Warrenton to the late James Taylor and Katherine Dickerson Mustian, also preceding him was his first wife, Millie Peeler Mustian. Monroe Dunlap Mustian, known by his granddaughters...
Bobby Summerlin
Aug 7, 2010
Wilson - Bobby Ray Summerlin, 51, died Saturday, August 7, 2010. Funeral, Tuesday, 11 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Rose Garden. Bobby graduated from UNC-CH and earned his masters degree at Boston University. He returned to Wilson and was with the Arts Council before joining Morton Buildings as a sales representative. Surviving is his father, Hubert Summerlin; sister, Frances Summerlin;...
Harvey Edwards
Aug 7, 2010
WILSON - Harvey B. Edwards, 91, died Saturday, August 7, 2010. Mr. Edwards was the owner and operator of Harvey Edwards Landscaping for over 50 years and was a World War II veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Swenson Edwards; parents, Wiley Thomas and Alice Cummings Edwards; sisters, Irene Jackson and Cricket Edwards and...
Susan Vick
Aug 2, 2010
WILSON - Susan Gardner Vick, 81, of the Hornes Church community, died Monday, August 2, 2010. Funeral, Wednesday, 11 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. Preceding her in death was a son, Lennie Vick; parents, Walter and Martha Griffin Gardner; sisters, Florence "Pete" Barnes, Alice "Shine" Batts, Mary Ruth Owens and Gladys Pittman....
B. Stewart, Jr
Jul 24, 2010
WILSON - Burton Gloyden Stewart, Jr., 77, died Saturday, July 24, 2010. Funeral, Tuesday, 2 PM, First United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting. Interment will be for the family. Gloyden was born in Clayton to Burton G. and Evelyn Stallings Stewart. He graduated from Duke University in 1955 with an AB degree in Political Science....
Gloria Parris
Jul 24, 2010
WILSON - Gloria Bass Newbern Parris, 75, died Saturday, July 24, 2010. She retired as a teacher at Greenfield and was mother of the late Keith Newbern. Funeral, Wednesday, 10 AM, First United Methodist Church. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. Surviving is her husband, Arnold B. Parris; son, Brian Newbern (Suzanne) of Raleigh; step-son, Brad Parris of Snow Hill; grandchildren,...
Charles Finch
Jul 18, 2010
WILSON - Charles William Finch, 83, died July 18, 2010. He was a retired CPA for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Funeral, Wednesday, 11 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park, followed by visiting. Charles is survived by his wife, Cecilia Hubbard Finch; son, Charles Finch and wife, Jody, of Garner; grandson, Sean Finch of Durham; granddaughter, Kayla Finch of Garner;...
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Richard Smith
Aug 30, 2010
WILSON - Richard Thorp Smith, Jr., 77, died Monday, August 30, 2010 in Morehead City. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty Jon Satchwell Smith; children, Elizabeth Dewey Smith Skinner, and husband, Ben, of Wilson; Richard Thorp Smith, III and wife, Beth, of Wilson; Sarah Cotten Smith Barnes and husband, Jimmy, of Raleigh; seven grandchildren,...
Dr. Thomas Griffin
Aug 28, 2010
WILSON - Thomas Lafayette Griffin, M.D., 77, died at home Saturday, August 28, 2010 with his wife and four children by his side. A service to celebrate his life will be Tuesday, 11 AM at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church. Dr. Griffin was born to Walter Ewing and Selma Shadburn Griffin on February 22, 1933 in LaGrange, GA and...
Clara Owens
Aug 24, 2010
WILSON - Clara McDonald Owens, 87, died Tuesday, August 24, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Archie Owens and son, Tony Owens. Funeral, Saturday, 11 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park, conducted by Rev. Rusty Russell. Mrs. Owens is survived by her son, Luky Owens (Patti) of Elm City; grandchildren, Becky Gurgone (Greg) of Wilson, Amanda...
Ruby Thornton
Aug 22, 2010
Pikeville - Ruby Hooks Matthews Thornton, 81, died Sunday, August 22, 2010. Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Stoney Creek FWB Church. Interment, Wayne Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband, George C. Thornton; daughter Mawan Bunn (Joel) of Goldsboro; sons, LaVon Matthews (Pam) of Goldsboro, Stan Matthews (Barbara) of Pikeville and Tony Matthews of Greenville, SC; step-daughters, Kathy...
Robert Beaman
Aug 17, 2010
SARATOGA - Robert H. "Bob" Beaman, 79, died Tuesday, August 17, 2010. Funeral, Friday, 11 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, with entombment in Evergreen Memorial Park. Bob owned B&B Farms and B&B Garage and Wrecker Service. In earlier years, he owned and operated Saratoga Milling Company. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Surviving...
Bill Griffin
Aug 15, 2010
KENLY - William "Bill" Carey Griffin, Sr, 77, of the Buckhorn community, died Sunday, August 15, 2010. Funeral, Wednesday, 7 PM, Winstead United Methodist Church followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Bill was one of eleven children and a life long resident of Wilson county. Preceding him were brothers, Clyde and Paul. He was a devoted...
Virginia Coley
Aug 15, 2010
WILSON - Virginia Johnson Coley, 79, died Sunday, August 15, 2010. Funeral, Tuesday, 7 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, N, followed by visitation. Interment, Wednesday, 10 AM, Maplewood Cemetery. Surviving is her daughter, Doris Coley of Black Creek; son, Lynwood Coley (Connie) of Wilson; sisters, Ann Tant of Wilson and Mary Elizabeth Whitley of Wilson; grandchildren,...
Donnie Rodgers
Aug 14, 2010
SARATOGA - Donnie Ray Rodgers, 56, died Saturday, August 16, 2010. Donnie graduated from Saratoga High School, attended Mount Olive College and was an Air Force Veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert H. Rodgers. Funeral, Wednesday, 7 PM, Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Thursday, 11 AM, Stantonsburg Cemetery. The family will be...
Donnie Rodgers
Aug 14, 2010
SARATOGA - Donnie Ray Rodgers, 56, died Saturday, August 14, 2010.
Donnie graduated from Saratoga High School, attended Mount Olive College and was an Air Force Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert H. Rodgers.
Funeral, Wednesday, 7 PM, Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Thursday, 11 AM, Stantonsburg Cemetery. The family will...
Donnie Rodgers
Aug 14, 2010
Donnie Ray Rodgers, 56, died Saturday, August 16, 2010.
Donnie graduated from Saratoga High School, attended Mount Olive College and was an Air Force Veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert H. Rodgers.
Funeral, Wednesday, 7 PM, Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Thursday, 11 AM, Stantonsburg Cemetery. The family will be at 7109...
Atha Williams
Aug 13, 2010
WILSON - Atha Wright Williams, 72, died Friday, August 13, 2010. Funeral, Monday, 2 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, followed by interment in Evergreen Memorial Park Atha's death brings a celebration of life with many good memories for many people. His entry into heaven began just after sunrise which was his special time. Sunrise on the...
Hilda Whitley
Aug 12, 2010
WILSON - Hilda Stevens Whitley, 78, died Thursday, August 12, 2010. Funeral, Sunday, 2 PM, First Baptist Church. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, William "Bill" Henry Whitley. A native of Whiteville, she was the daughter of Fred Lacy and Eva Mae Dudley Stevens. Bill and Hilda moved to Wilson...
Yvonne Carmichael
Aug 11, 2010
WILSON - Yvonne Shaffer Carmichael, 74, died Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Funeral, Friday, 2 PM, Forest Hills Baptist Church. Entombment, Evergreen Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Eugene A. Carmichael; daughters, Paula Davis (Chris) of Elm City and Lynne Nevins (Gary) of Myrtle Beach, SC; son, Perry Carmichael of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren, Brittany Davis, Daphne...
Monroe Mustian
Aug 11, 2010
WILSON - Monroe D. Mustian, 68, died Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Funeral, Saturday, 3:30 PM, First Baptist Church, 311 Nash St W, Wilson. He was born on July 4, 1942, in Warrenton to the late James Taylor and Katherine Dickerson Mustian, also preceding him was his first wife, Millie Peeler Mustian. Monroe Dunlap Mustian, known by his granddaughters...
Bobby Summerlin
Aug 7, 2010
Wilson - Bobby Ray Summerlin, 51, died Saturday, August 7, 2010. Funeral, Tuesday, 11 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Rose Garden. Bobby graduated from UNC-CH and earned his masters degree at Boston University. He returned to Wilson and was with the Arts Council before joining Morton Buildings as a sales representative. Surviving is his father, Hubert Summerlin; sister, Frances Summerlin;...
Harvey Edwards
Aug 7, 2010
WILSON - Harvey B. Edwards, 91, died Saturday, August 7, 2010. Mr. Edwards was the owner and operator of Harvey Edwards Landscaping for over 50 years and was a World War II veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Swenson Edwards; parents, Wiley Thomas and Alice Cummings Edwards; sisters, Irene Jackson and Cricket Edwards and...
Susan Vick
Aug 2, 2010
WILSON - Susan Gardner Vick, 81, of the Hornes Church community, died Monday, August 2, 2010. Funeral, Wednesday, 11 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. Preceding her in death was a son, Lennie Vick; parents, Walter and Martha Griffin Gardner; sisters, Florence "Pete" Barnes, Alice "Shine" Batts, Mary Ruth Owens and Gladys Pittman....
B. Stewart, Jr
Jul 24, 2010
WILSON - Burton Gloyden Stewart, Jr., 77, died Saturday, July 24, 2010. Funeral, Tuesday, 2 PM, First United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting. Interment will be for the family. Gloyden was born in Clayton to Burton G. and Evelyn Stallings Stewart. He graduated from Duke University in 1955 with an AB degree in Political Science....
Gloria Parris
Jul 24, 2010
WILSON - Gloria Bass Newbern Parris, 75, died Saturday, July 24, 2010. She retired as a teacher at Greenfield and was mother of the late Keith Newbern. Funeral, Wednesday, 10 AM, First United Methodist Church. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. Surviving is her husband, Arnold B. Parris; son, Brian Newbern (Suzanne) of Raleigh; step-son, Brad Parris of Snow Hill; grandchildren,...
Charles Finch
Jul 18, 2010
WILSON - Charles William Finch, 83, died July 18, 2010. He was a retired CPA for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Funeral, Wednesday, 11 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park, followed by visiting. Charles is survived by his wife, Cecilia Hubbard Finch; son, Charles Finch and wife, Jody, of Garner; grandson, Sean Finch of Durham; granddaughter, Kayla Finch of Garner;...
