OBITUARIES

Franklin Collier

Franklin Collier

Jun 14, 2024

Carl Franklin Collier, 79, of Goldsboro, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 14, 2024. 

He was born on May 4, 1945, in Wayne County, NC. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Levie Roland Collier and mother, Josephine Lane Collier and three brothers, Ralph Collier, Emmette Collier and Talmage Collier. 

He is survived by many beloved friends and family...

Anson Tyson

Anson Tyson

Jun 11, 2024

Emily Anson Wooten Sharpe Tyson, 74, of Saratoga, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at First United Methodist Church, Wilson, on Monday, June 17, at 11:00 AM.  A visitation will follow the service.

When Anson was born on February 11, 1950, her parents, Sarah Elizabeth Jones Wooten and Roy Anson Wooten,...

Rudy Evans

Rudy Evans

Jun 6, 2024

Edward Rudolph "Rudy" Evans, 91, of Selma, died Thursday, June 6, 2024.Funeral, Thursday, June 13, 1:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.  Interment, Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Clayton.Rudy is survived by his wife of 69 years, Hazel Peacock Evans; sons, David and Danny; daughter, Dianne and husband, Jesse and grandson, Jacob.He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie...

Pete Lamm

Pete Lamm

Jun 5, 2024

Millard Douglas “Pete” Lamm, 45, of Elm City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 5, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Pete was a loving Father, to Tyson and Tyler; a loving son to Millard and Edna and a loving brother to Terri, Tim, Daniel and Stephen. 

Pete was an outstanding athlete, an avid sports fan (especially the Florida State Seminoles) and really took...

Connie Mack Bunn

Connie Mack Bunn

Jun 5, 2024

Connie Mack Bunn, 81, of Sims, died Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery.  The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 6:00-7:30 PM.

Connie Mack retired from Bridgestone/Firestone and was a Navy veteran.

He is survived by his daughter, Karen Mozingo (Jeff) of Sims; granddaughter, Sara Keen; grandson, Hunter Keen; sister, Phyllis Winstead of Sims; brother, Travis...

Ashley McKeel

Ashley McKeel

Jun 1, 2024

Ashley Elmer McKeel, 99, of Saratoga, died Saturday, June 1, 2024.

A graveside service will be Wednesday, 12:00 Noon, at Good News Church Cemetery, 6990 News Church Rd, Stantonsburg.

Mr. McKeel was a farmer and caretaker for many years and enjoyed talking politics to anyone who would listen.

He is survived by his sons, Mike McKeel (Belinda) of Greenville, Glenn McKeel (Jessica) of...

Christine Simpson

Christine Simpson

May 31, 2024

Christine Lewis Simpson, 90, of Wilson, died Friday, May 31, 2024.

Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park, conducted by Gideon Rudy Stevens.  

Mrs. Simpson was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Willis “Bill” Simpson in 2016; son, Charles Simpson in 2019; parents, Christopher and Flossie Lane Lewis of Wayne County.

Surviving is her daughter, Kathy Simpson of Wilson; grandchildren, Charlie...

Henry Futrell

Henry Futrell

May 31, 2024

Charles Henry Futrell, 89, of Wilson, died Friday, May 31, 2024.

 

Funeral, Tuesday, 10:00 AM, Elmwood Cemetery (Old Section), Fremont.

 

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bobbie Bass Futrell; parents, Charles and Louise Peedin Futrell of Wilson County.

 

Henry was an avid golfer having won 12 Senior Golf Championships with the last being at age 83.  He served in the...

Vann Jones

Vann Jones

May 28, 2024

Walter Vann Jones, 82, of Wilson, died Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

A service will be held for and at the convenience of the family.  Those who wish to pay their respects may visit Wilson Memorial Service until 5:00 PM Friday.

He was preceded in death by his parents Walter Lee Jones, Jr. and Allie Britt Jones.

Vann is survived by numerous cousins.

Arrangements by...

Dr. Cleon Walton Goodwin, Jr.

Dr. Cleon Walton Goodwin, Jr.

May 20, 2024

Dr. Cleon Walton Goodwin, Jr. of Greely, Colorado passed away May 20, 2024.

A graveside service will be on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 11:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson.

Cleon was born on July 13, 1943 in Wilson, North Carolina to parents, Dr. Cleon Walton Goodwin and Margaret Abbitt Goodwin. In addition to his parents he was preceded by his brother Harry...

Charles Benfield

Charles Benfield

May 19, 2024

Mr. Charles Ashford Benfield, 81, of Cary, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19 surrounded by family and holding his cherished daughter’s hand. 

Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.

Charlie was born and raised in New Bern, North Carolina. He graduated from then East Carolina College with a degree in business administration (B.S) in 1964. He went on...

Donnie Watkins

Donnie Watkins

May 16, 2024

Donnie Ray Watkins, 72, of Raleigh, died Thursday May 16, 2024.

A graveside service will be Monday, May 20, 11:00 am, at Barnes Family Cemetery, 149 Polly Watson Rd, Fremont , NC 27830. 

A native of Wilson County, he was the son of George Douglas Watkins and Doris Creech Watkins.  After graduating from Lucama High School and Wesleyan College, Donnie spent most...

Redmond Thorne

Redmond Thorne

May 10, 2024

Redmond Thurman Thorne, 90, of Elm City, died Friday, May 10, 2024.A graveside service with Military Rites will be on Tuesday, May 21, at 1:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park.Redmond was born in Elm City, North Carolina in 1933. He joined the US Air Force in 1951 and served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After serving twenty-six years...

Gladys Walston

Gladys Walston

May 6, 2024

Stantonsburg – Gladys Morgan Walston, 84, of the Lindell Community, died Monday, May 6, 2024.  Funeral, Thursday, 3:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, with a time of visiting and sharing beginning at 2:00 PM. Burial, Walstonsburg Cemetery beside her husband, Seth Walston, Jr., who died in June, 2016.

She is survived by a large family and many friends. 

Memorials are suggested to Stantonsburg...

Pat Stronach

Pat Stronach

May 2, 2024

Patricia Arnold Stronach, 79, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 202 N. Goldsboro Street, followed by a reception at the church. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1606 Stronwood Drive, Tuesday, 5 - 7 PM.

She was born Patricia Jean Arnold on April 8, 1945 to Roy Hubert and Mary...

Kay Ezzelle

Kay Ezzelle

May 1, 2024

Kay Thompson Ezzelle, 81, of Wilson, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 1, 2024, after a short illness.

A graveside service will be held at Maplewood Cemetery on Saturday, May 18, at 11:00 am.

Kay was born to John Richard and Alma Deans Thompson in October of 1942 and was raised in the Green Pond community of Nash County.  Kay attended Bailey High...

Argie Lancaster

Argie Lancaster

May 1, 2024

Mary Argie Lancaster, age 91, of Pikeville, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne Hospital. She passed away peacefully and woke up in the arms of her Savior.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, 5:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, with visitation beginning at 4:00 PM.  Interment, Monday, 10:00 AM at Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont.

Mary Argie was...

Ashley Patterson

Ashley Patterson

Apr 29, 2024

Ashley Blackshear Patterson, 58, of Wison, died Monday, April 29, 2024.

Funeral, Wednesday, May 1, 3:30 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery followed by visitation.

Ashley was a loving wife, sister, and daughter.

She is survived by her husband Joel Patterson; sister, Nancy Davis (Andy) of Wake Forest; niece, Katherine Quinn (Nolan) of Wake Forest; mother-in-law, Barbara Patterson of Stantonsburg.

Ashley was preceded in death by...

Dale Crabtree

Dale Crabtree

Apr 27, 2024

Dale Crabtree, 80, of Elm City, died Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, at Peace Church followed by visitation.

Dale was a family man and took great pride in providing for his wife, children, and extended family.  He loved playing golf for many years and loved getting into his woodworking shop and creating yard décor.  Church was a big part...

Ed Ellis

Ed Ellis

Apr 26, 2024

Herbert Edward (“Ed”) Ellis, Jr., 78, of Winterville, NC, formerly of Elm City, passed away at ECU Health Medical Center on Friday, April 26, 2024.  

His funeral will be a graveside service at the mausoleum in Evergreen Memorial Park in Wilson, NC, on Tuesday, April 30, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation with the family will follow the service.

On May 16, 1945,...