Dr. James Etheridge
Nov 7, 2005
Dr. James E. Etheridge, 85, died Monday, November 7, 2005 at home. He was born August 30, 1920 in Kenly, NC to the late Paul H. Etheridge and Eva Crawford Etheridge. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul H. Etheridge and W. Hamp Etheridge. Dr. Etheridge was graduate of Wake Forest University and Loyola University School...
Kay Page
Nov 2, 2005
ELM CITY - Kay Sauls Newsome Page, 56, died Wednesday, November 2, 2005. She was employed by Belks in Wilson. The funeral will be on Saturday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service. Entombment, Evergreen Memorial Park. Surviving is her husband, Melvin Page: daughter, Tammie Gardner of Wilson: step-daughters, Tammy Page of Wilson and Amy Deans of Sims: grandsons, Johnathan...
J.C. Holloman
Oct 30, 2005
James Carroll "J.C." Holloman, 72, a retired truck driver, died Sunday, October 30, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife: Ruth Rhodes Holloman, a son, Timothy Holloman, his father, James E. Holloman, and a brother, Earl Holloman. Funeral, Wednesday, November 2, 2005, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Surviving: mother, Earlene Tyson Holloman of...
Mary Killette
Oct 29, 2005
Mary Alice Harris Killette, 85, died Saturday, October 29, 2005. She was the widow of Felix E. Killette, Sr. Funeral, Tuesday, 11 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, conducted by Dr. William M. Presnell and Rev. Daniel P. Jones. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. Surviving: sons, Felix "Butch" Killette, Jr.
Ethel Kirby
Oct 17, 2005
Ethel Morgan Kirby, 95, died Monday, October 17, 2005. She was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church and had worked for 35 years at Armour Company. Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, conducted by Rev. Daniel P. Jones and Rev. Wayne King. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. Surviving: daughter, Daphne K. Dixon of the home and son,...
Kelly Hardison
Oct 4, 2005
Kelly Rackley Thompson Hardison, 78, died Tuesday. She was a retired elementary school teacher with the Wilson County Schools having taught 29 years. Mrs. Hardison was an avid bridge player and she loved the beach. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Gaston, R.J., Norwood, and Sanford "Tamp" Rackley. Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park, conducted...
Elma Moore
Oct 1, 2005
LUCAMA - Elma Parrish Lucas Moore, died Saturday, October 1, 2005. She was the widow of Romie Lucas and James Elton Moore. Funeral, Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, Wilson, conducted by Dr. DeWayne Eakes. Visitation will follow. A Committal Service will be held on Wednesday, 10:00 AM, Lucas Cemetery, Lucama. Surviving is her daughter,...
Gary Linder
Sep 24, 2005
SIMS - Gary S. Linder, 55, died Saturday, September 24, 2005, at home. Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Mount Zion FWB Church Cemetery. Surviving is his wife, Rochelle Sullivan Linder: step-daughters, Bridget Mozingo and Bobbie Shirley of Kenly: six step-grandchildren: mother, Annie Hopkins Linder of Bel Air, MD: sister, Cheryle Mitchell of Havre De Grace, MD: brother, Greg Linder...
Katherine Denny
Sep 18, 2005
Katherine Deans Denny, 82, died Sunday, September 18, 2005, at home. She was a retired teacher and widow of Frank Denny. An Episcopal Burial Service will be Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, near the Entrance Arch in the Old Section. Surviving are several cousins and dear friends who attended to her during her illness. Memorials are suggested to...
Erskine Bass
Sep 7, 2005
STANTONSBURG - Erskine W. Bass, 74, died Wednesday, September 7, 2005. He had served in the Army and retired from sales at Kenly Ford. Funeral, Friday, 6:00 PM, First Baptist Church, Stantonsburg, with visitation to follow. A committal service, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Stantonsburg Cemetery. Surviving is his wife, Ann Webb Bass: daughter, Kim Boone (Keith) of Fayetteville: son,...
Cecil Pender
Aug 27, 2005
Cecil U. Pender, 68, died Saturday, August 27, 2005, at home. He was retired from the maintenance department at Greenfield School. Funeral, Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, conducted by Rev. Billy Davis. Visitation will follow the service. Interment for and at the convenience of the family. Surviving is his wife, Rochelle Boswell Pender: daughters,...
Michael Thorne
Aug 26, 2005
Michael V. Thorne, 50, a roofer, died Friday, August 26, 2005. He was a son of the late Cleveland V. and Addie Dale Hinnant Thorne. Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, Springhill Presbyterian Church Cemetery, conducted by Dr. David Whitley. Surviving is a daughter, Mindy Joy Thorne of Wilson: a son, Chris Thorne of Wilson: grandchildren, Christopher Paul Thorne and...
Frances Andrews
Aug 19, 2005
WILSON - Frances Cole Andrews, 76, widow of W. Van Andrews, died Friday, August 19, 2005, at Wilson Medical Center. Frances slipped away peacefully into sweet release surrounded by a caring nurse, friends and family. She was born in Hamlet on January 20, 1929, but grew up in Franklin County and graduated from Louisburg College. With her husband,...
Horace Kerman
Aug 16, 2005
Horace N. Kerman, 98, a resident of Briarcliff Apartments, died Tuesday, August 16, 2005. Mr. Kerman joined Carolina Telephone in 1923 and retired in 1972. His jobs took him to towns like Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Wilson, Fremont, Kinston, Jacksonville and Louisburg, just to name a few. Co-workers called him "Mr. Carolina Telephone". He was proud to have held...
Jack Wiggins
Aug 15, 2005
John Lawrence Wiggins, Jr., 90, died Monday, August 15, 2005 at Wilson Medical Center.
The son of Jessie Lilian Aycock Wiggins and John Lawrence Wiggins, he was born in Wilson County on July 5, 1915. He attended Charles L. Coon High School and the University of North Carolina. He was a member of the unbeaten and unscored upon Coon...
Dixie Edmundson
Aug 12, 2005
FREMONT - Dixie Barnes Edmundson, 91, "Miss Dixie", passed away at home Friday, August 12, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents M.W. and Nannie Davis Barnes, and her husband, John R. Edmundson, all of Fremont. "Miss Dixie", a retired educator, enjoyed working in her yard, and sharing memories of the special days and students in...
Margaret Goodwin
Aug 2, 2005
WILSON - Margaret Dixon Abbitt Goodwin, 91, died Tuesday, August 2, 2005.
She was the widow of Dr. Cleon W. Goodwin, and was an active member of First United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Colonial Dames and Daughters of the American Revolution. She made her debut in 1929. She attended ACC (now Barton College) and graduated from Woman's...
Gertrude Poole
Jul 29, 2005
Gertrude Burwell Poole, 83, died Friday, July 29, 2005, after a Lengthy illness. A native of Locust Dale, Virginia, she lived in Charlotte for many years before moving to Wilson in 1993 following her husband's death. She is survived by daughters, Dorothy P. Eagles (Frank) of Wilson, Betty P. Long (Michael) of Austin, TX, and son, Toy S....
Selby Flowers
Jul 28, 2005
WILSON - Selby Flowers, 67, died Thursday, July 28, 2005, at his home. He had owned Wilson Upholstery Shop. Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, First Presbyterian Church, followed by visitation. Interment at the convenience of the family. Surviving is his wife, Sheila Turner Flowers: sons, Michael Flowers of Elm City and Darrell Flowers of Wake Forest: sisters, Ruby Godwin...
George Ferrell
Jul 25, 2005
BLACK CREEK - George W. "Snoodle" Ferrell, 71, died Monday. He was a retired tobacconist with Dibrell Brothers Tobacco Company and was a member of Home Masonic Lodge 613. Funeral, Thursday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, Wilson, followed by visitation. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Surviving: wife, Barbara MacDonald Ferrell: daughters,...
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Dr. James Etheridge
Nov 7, 2005
Dr. James E. Etheridge, 85, died Monday, November 7, 2005 at home. He was born August 30, 1920 in Kenly, NC to the late Paul H. Etheridge and Eva Crawford Etheridge. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul H. Etheridge and W. Hamp Etheridge. Dr. Etheridge was graduate of Wake Forest University and Loyola University School...
Kay Page
Nov 2, 2005
ELM CITY - Kay Sauls Newsome Page, 56, died Wednesday, November 2, 2005. She was employed by Belks in Wilson. The funeral will be on Saturday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service. Entombment, Evergreen Memorial Park. Surviving is her husband, Melvin Page: daughter, Tammie Gardner of Wilson: step-daughters, Tammy Page of Wilson and Amy Deans of Sims: grandsons, Johnathan...
J.C. Holloman
Oct 30, 2005
James Carroll "J.C." Holloman, 72, a retired truck driver, died Sunday, October 30, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife: Ruth Rhodes Holloman, a son, Timothy Holloman, his father, James E. Holloman, and a brother, Earl Holloman. Funeral, Wednesday, November 2, 2005, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Surviving: mother, Earlene Tyson Holloman of...
Mary Killette
Oct 29, 2005
Mary Alice Harris Killette, 85, died Saturday, October 29, 2005. She was the widow of Felix E. Killette, Sr. Funeral, Tuesday, 11 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, conducted by Dr. William M. Presnell and Rev. Daniel P. Jones. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. Surviving: sons, Felix "Butch" Killette, Jr.
Ethel Kirby
Oct 17, 2005
Ethel Morgan Kirby, 95, died Monday, October 17, 2005. She was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church and had worked for 35 years at Armour Company. Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, conducted by Rev. Daniel P. Jones and Rev. Wayne King. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. Surviving: daughter, Daphne K. Dixon of the home and son,...
Kelly Hardison
Oct 4, 2005
Kelly Rackley Thompson Hardison, 78, died Tuesday. She was a retired elementary school teacher with the Wilson County Schools having taught 29 years. Mrs. Hardison was an avid bridge player and she loved the beach. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Gaston, R.J., Norwood, and Sanford "Tamp" Rackley. Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park, conducted...
Elma Moore
Oct 1, 2005
LUCAMA - Elma Parrish Lucas Moore, died Saturday, October 1, 2005. She was the widow of Romie Lucas and James Elton Moore. Funeral, Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, Wilson, conducted by Dr. DeWayne Eakes. Visitation will follow. A Committal Service will be held on Wednesday, 10:00 AM, Lucas Cemetery, Lucama. Surviving is her daughter,...
Gary Linder
Sep 24, 2005
SIMS - Gary S. Linder, 55, died Saturday, September 24, 2005, at home. Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Mount Zion FWB Church Cemetery. Surviving is his wife, Rochelle Sullivan Linder: step-daughters, Bridget Mozingo and Bobbie Shirley of Kenly: six step-grandchildren: mother, Annie Hopkins Linder of Bel Air, MD: sister, Cheryle Mitchell of Havre De Grace, MD: brother, Greg Linder...
Katherine Denny
Sep 18, 2005
Katherine Deans Denny, 82, died Sunday, September 18, 2005, at home. She was a retired teacher and widow of Frank Denny. An Episcopal Burial Service will be Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, near the Entrance Arch in the Old Section. Surviving are several cousins and dear friends who attended to her during her illness. Memorials are suggested to...
Erskine Bass
Sep 7, 2005
STANTONSBURG - Erskine W. Bass, 74, died Wednesday, September 7, 2005. He had served in the Army and retired from sales at Kenly Ford. Funeral, Friday, 6:00 PM, First Baptist Church, Stantonsburg, with visitation to follow. A committal service, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Stantonsburg Cemetery. Surviving is his wife, Ann Webb Bass: daughter, Kim Boone (Keith) of Fayetteville: son,...
Cecil Pender
Aug 27, 2005
Cecil U. Pender, 68, died Saturday, August 27, 2005, at home. He was retired from the maintenance department at Greenfield School. Funeral, Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, conducted by Rev. Billy Davis. Visitation will follow the service. Interment for and at the convenience of the family. Surviving is his wife, Rochelle Boswell Pender: daughters,...
Michael Thorne
Aug 26, 2005
Michael V. Thorne, 50, a roofer, died Friday, August 26, 2005. He was a son of the late Cleveland V. and Addie Dale Hinnant Thorne. Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, Springhill Presbyterian Church Cemetery, conducted by Dr. David Whitley. Surviving is a daughter, Mindy Joy Thorne of Wilson: a son, Chris Thorne of Wilson: grandchildren, Christopher Paul Thorne and...
Frances Andrews
Aug 19, 2005
WILSON - Frances Cole Andrews, 76, widow of W. Van Andrews, died Friday, August 19, 2005, at Wilson Medical Center. Frances slipped away peacefully into sweet release surrounded by a caring nurse, friends and family. She was born in Hamlet on January 20, 1929, but grew up in Franklin County and graduated from Louisburg College. With her husband,...
Horace Kerman
Aug 16, 2005
Horace N. Kerman, 98, a resident of Briarcliff Apartments, died Tuesday, August 16, 2005. Mr. Kerman joined Carolina Telephone in 1923 and retired in 1972. His jobs took him to towns like Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Wilson, Fremont, Kinston, Jacksonville and Louisburg, just to name a few. Co-workers called him "Mr. Carolina Telephone". He was proud to have held...
Jack Wiggins
Aug 15, 2005
John Lawrence Wiggins, Jr., 90, died Monday, August 15, 2005 at Wilson Medical Center.
The son of Jessie Lilian Aycock Wiggins and John Lawrence Wiggins, he was born in Wilson County on July 5, 1915. He attended Charles L. Coon High School and the University of North Carolina. He was a member of the unbeaten and unscored upon Coon...
Dixie Edmundson
Aug 12, 2005
FREMONT - Dixie Barnes Edmundson, 91, "Miss Dixie", passed away at home Friday, August 12, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents M.W. and Nannie Davis Barnes, and her husband, John R. Edmundson, all of Fremont. "Miss Dixie", a retired educator, enjoyed working in her yard, and sharing memories of the special days and students in...
Margaret Goodwin
Aug 2, 2005
WILSON - Margaret Dixon Abbitt Goodwin, 91, died Tuesday, August 2, 2005.
She was the widow of Dr. Cleon W. Goodwin, and was an active member of First United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Colonial Dames and Daughters of the American Revolution. She made her debut in 1929. She attended ACC (now Barton College) and graduated from Woman's...
Gertrude Poole
Jul 29, 2005
Gertrude Burwell Poole, 83, died Friday, July 29, 2005, after a Lengthy illness. A native of Locust Dale, Virginia, she lived in Charlotte for many years before moving to Wilson in 1993 following her husband's death. She is survived by daughters, Dorothy P. Eagles (Frank) of Wilson, Betty P. Long (Michael) of Austin, TX, and son, Toy S....
Selby Flowers
Jul 28, 2005
WILSON - Selby Flowers, 67, died Thursday, July 28, 2005, at his home. He had owned Wilson Upholstery Shop. Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, First Presbyterian Church, followed by visitation. Interment at the convenience of the family. Surviving is his wife, Sheila Turner Flowers: sons, Michael Flowers of Elm City and Darrell Flowers of Wake Forest: sisters, Ruby Godwin...
George Ferrell
Jul 25, 2005
BLACK CREEK - George W. "Snoodle" Ferrell, 71, died Monday. He was a retired tobacconist with Dibrell Brothers Tobacco Company and was a member of Home Masonic Lodge 613. Funeral, Thursday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, Wilson, followed by visitation. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Surviving: wife, Barbara MacDonald Ferrell: daughters,...
