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James Adkins

James Adkins

Nov 23, 2022

James Gay Adkins, 82, of Wilson, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

A Celebration of Life will be Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service with a time of visiting and sharing to follow. Pastor Steve Strickland of Grace Baptist Church will officiate. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Gay Adkins and Cora Smith Adkins and...

Joyce Gay

Joyce Gay

Nov 19, 2022

Joyce Narron Gay, 90, of Wilson, died Saturday, November 19, 2022.

Funeral, Wednesday, November 23, 10:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service with Rev. Linda Walling officiating, followed by visitation.  Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.

Mrs. Gay was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Gay; parents, Thad and Mary Baines Narron; brothers, Thad Narron, Jr., Jack Narron and Glenn Narron and sister,...

Bill Watson

Bill Watson

Nov 15, 2022

LUCAMA – William R. “Bill” Watson, 90, of the Spring Hill community, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

Funeral, Friday, 3:00 PM, Spring Hill Presbyterian Church.  Interment will be in the church cemetery with Masonic Rites.  The visitation will be one hour before the funeral.

Bill served his country in the United States Air Force for nearly 22 years. Upon retirement...

Katharine Dupree

Katharine Dupree

Nov 11, 2022

Katharine "Kathy" Frances Verney Donnelly Dupree, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on November 11, 2022.

A Celebration of Life will be Monday, November 14, 2:00 PM, at First United Methodist Church followed by visitation.

She was born in Cheshire, England, to Geoffrey and Lucy Donnelly on March 3, 1937.  She was preceded in death by...

Aileen Babb

Aileen Babb

Nov 10, 2022

Aileen Renta-Rubero Babb, 66, of Wilson, born in Humacao, Puerto Rico and having raised her family in Northbrook, IL died Thursday, November 10th. 

Aileen graduated from the University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez with a Civil Engineering degree in 1976.  She did her Masters in Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville.  She worked as an engineer for...

Larry Holt

Larry Holt

Nov 9, 2022

Larry D. Holt, 75, of Wilson, passed away on November 9, 2022 after an extended period of illness.

He was born in Loris, South Carolina on September 5, 1947 to Mildred and Newton Holt. 

His career as a tobacconist began on his family’s farm, eventually leading him to Wilson, NC and to jobs with Standard Commercial, Universal Leaf and AOI....

Watson Barnes

Watson Barnes

Nov 5, 2022

William Watson Barnes, of Wilson, passed away at the age of 85 after a brief stay at UNC Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Thompson, his parents, Selma Watson and James Lucas Barnes, and his brother, James Lucas Barnes, Jr.

Watson graduated from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia and the University of North Carolina...

June Carr

June Carr

Nov 5, 2022

June Carraway Carr, 93, of Wilson, died Saturday, November 5, 2022, in her home.

Funeral, Tuesday, 1:00 PM, First Presbyterian Church.  Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.  The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 7:00 – 8:30 PM.

Surviving is her husband, Marshall M. Carr; daughter, Diane Mayhew (Winston) of Statesville; sons, Alan Carr (Beth) of Rosewood and Brian Carr...

Lewis Davis

Lewis Davis

Nov 3, 2022

William Lewis Davis, 85, of Wilson, died Thursday, November 3, 2022.

Funeral, Monday, 11:00 AM, Bailey Cemetery.

He is survived by his sisters, Teresa Davis and Louise Manning of Bailey, Valerie Williams (John) of Raleigh and Annette King of McKinney, TX.

Mr. Davis served in the Marines and was retired from the auto parts supply business.

Arrangements by Wilson Memorial...

Rachel Kelly

Rachel Kelly

Nov 2, 2022

Rachel Sasser Kelly, 78, of Wilson, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.  Burial, Evergreen Memorial Park.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lafayette and Pearl Collins Sasser and brother, Ralph Sasser.

Surviving is her husband of almost 60 years, Glenn C. Kelly; daughter, Sharon...

Shirley Pike

Shirley Pike

Oct 30, 2022

Stantonsburg - Shirley Daniels Pike, 78, of the Faro Community, died Sunday, October 30, 2022.

Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.  Interment, Eureka Cemetery.

Shirley was a loving mother and grandmother, as well as a lifelong member of Yelverton UMC. She enjoyed making flower arrangements, and loved her pets.

She is survived by her husband of...

Evelyn Manning

Evelyn Manning

Oct 26, 2022

Evelyn Rooker Manning, 94, of Wilson, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Known for her servant heart, she always placed others' needs before her own, especially those of her family. She enjoyed volunteering weekly as a Gray Lady at Wilson Memorial Hospital for many years and enjoyed teaching children’s...

Phil Capps

Phil Capps

Oct 25, 2022

Phil T. Capps, 72, of Wilson, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

Funeral, Friday, 2:30 PM, Little Rock OFWB Church, Lucama, followed by Masonic Rites. Visitation will be 1:00 - 2:00 PM in Heritage Hall at the church.

Phil retired from the City of Wilson Utilities Department after 28 years of service and...

Jim Bingle

Jim Bingle

Oct 18, 2022

Jimmie Ray Bingle, Sr. 72, gained his wings peacefully in his sleep at his home on Tuesday October 18, 2022. 

There will be a private gathering for the celebration of his life.  

Jim was born June 23, 1950 in Hayti, Missouri to Clyde Milton Bingle and Hazel Ann Meek.  

He lived his life serving the Lord daily while...

Helen Ramaglia

Helen Ramaglia

Oct 14, 2022

Helen G. Ramaglia died October 14, 2022 at the age of 94.

Funeral, Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 1:00 PM, St. Timothy's Episcopal Church.

She lived in Wilson the past 23 years.

She leaves to cherish three sons, Peter Ramaglia (Ingrid) of Leland NC, Damon Ramaglia (Barbara) of White Plains, NY and Raymond Ramaglia (Viola) of Trumull, CT; nine grandchildren;...

Jane Kirkland

Jane Kirkland

Oct 13, 2022

 

Jane Gardner Kirkland, 93, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at home.

A celebration of life will be held at First United Methodist Church on Monday, October 17 at 11:00 followed by a visitation in Asbury Hall.

Mrs. Kirkland was born May 27, 1929, to the late Wade Anderson and Lela Smith Gardner.  In addition...

Doris Andrews

Doris Andrews

Oct 12, 2022

Doris Evans Andrews, 87, of Wilson, died Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

Funeral, Friday, 10:00 AM at Evans Family Cemetery, 5608 Scott Church Rd., Lucama.

Doris was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and a friend to all who met her. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Wilson and attended the church services at Wilson Assisted Living.

She was...

Virginia Vick

Virginia Vick

Oct 10, 2022

Virginia Richardson Vick, 87, of Wilson, died Monday, October 10, 2022.

Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.

Mrs. Vick was preceded in death by her husband, Atlas Vick who died in 1996 and parents, Hardy and Mary Brown Richardson; brother, George E. Richardson, Sr.

She is survived by her son, Mitch Vick (Beverly) of Sims; grandson, Corey Vick of...

Susan Davis Lane

Susan Davis Lane

Oct 9, 2022

Susan Davis Lane passed away peacefully in her sleep after declining health. Her warmth, kindness, humor and beautiful smile never wavered once in 93 years.

A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, October 17 at 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Wilson. The family will receive friends at the home on Sunday, October 16 from 4...

Ruby Bissette

Ruby Bissette

Oct 9, 2022

Ruby Tedder Bissette, 95, passed from this life on Sunday, October 9th, 2022.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 at 11:00am at Evergreen Memorial with Reverend Brian Tippett officiating.

Ruby is survived by her daughters, Dorothy Bunn of Wilson, NC, Betsy Bissette of Cary, NC  and son Terry Bissette of Monroe, NC;  grandchildren, Cody Bissette of...

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