OBITUARIES

Dr. Herman Easom

Dr. Herman Easom

Dec 16, 2005

WILSON - Herman Franklin Easom, MD, 103, died Friday, December 16, 2005, at Wilson Medical Center. A native of Selma, he was a son of the late James P. and Lillie Owens Easom. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Scroggs Easom in 1997 and sisters, Alma Easom and Lillie Rose. Dr. Easom graduated from UNC-Chapel...

Chloe Adams

Chloe Adams

Dec 1, 2005

SIMS - Chloe Horton Adams, 95, widow of Leon A. Adams, died December 1, 2005. Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Horton Family Cemetery, S. Wakefield Street, Zebulon. Surviving is her son, Philip L. Adams of the home: grandson, Nathan Adams (Kathryn) of Clayton. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, Wilson, Saturday, 6:30 - 8:00...

Lee Griffin

Lee Griffin

Nov 27, 2005

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Nancy Gay

Nancy Gay

Nov 21, 2005

Nancy Owens Gay, 81, died Monday, November 21, 2005. She was retired from BB&T with 33 years of service. Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, conducted by Rev. Otis Hamm. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. Surviving: husband, David E. Gay; daughters, Wanda Hollis of Garner and Lou Kiessler of Asheboro, and granddaughter, Jennifer Kiessler. The family will receive...

Willie Griffin

Willie Griffin

Nov 21, 2005

William "Willie" Wallace Griffin, Sr, 90, died November 21, 2005. His death came on Monday evening at his residence with his family surrounding him. He had retired in 1980 from the US Postal Service with 36 years of service. A native of Edgecombe County, he was born to the late Larry B. and Mollie Pittman Griffin on February...

Bobbie Richardson

Bobbie Richardson

Nov 10, 2005

Bobbie Boyette Richardson, 76, died Thursday, November 10, 2005.

She was the widow of George E. Richardson and a retired secretary with Farm Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Funeral, today, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, conducted by Rev. John Wenberg. Visitation will follow. Committal service, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section E.

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Dr. James Etheridge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...