Merle Glover
Sep 2, 2023
Merle Wardlaw Glover, 95, of Wilson, died Saturday, September 2, 2023.
A reception celebrating Mrs Glover's life will be held on Sunday October 15 2-5 pm in the Fellowship Hall at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1407 Forest Hills Road NW Wilson. The reception will be informal and children are expected.
She is survived by her sons, Jeff Glover (Courtney) of...
Chris Jones
Sep 1, 2023
James Christopher ‘Chris’ Jones, 58, of Wilson, died Friday, September 1, 2023, in his home.The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The funeral will be Wednesday, 3:30 PM at Westview Cemetery, Kinston.Surviving is his mother, Linda Dunn Jones Melvin of the home; sister, Dionne Hill-Williams (Todd) of Wilson; step-daughter, Rebecca Sullivan of Wilson; step-son,...
Robert Upchurch
Aug 30, 2023
Robert E. Upchurch, 77, of Hubert, formerly of Elm City, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
A graveside service will be Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery.
Robert was the owner and operator of Robert Upchurch Construction and was an avid fisherman and he loved stock car racing.
He is survived by his significant other, Janet Jay; daughters, Lou Ann Boykin...
Ellen Bass
Aug 26, 2023
Ellen Eason Bass, 91, of Stantonsburg, died Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Funeral, Stantonsburg Global Methodist Church, Tuesday, 11:30 AM. The family will gather in the fellowship hall beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment, Stantonsburg Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Bass who died in 2001; son, Gilbert Bass, who died earlier this year; grandson, Christopher Brooks Bass...
Brenda Mustian
Aug 16, 2023
Brenda Williamson Mustian, 75, of Wilson, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, August 26, 2:00 PM, at First Baptist Church, 311 Nash St N, Wilson, followed by visitation.
She is survived by her son, Brent Goff of Berlin, Germany; brothers, Charles Williamson of Swansboro and Brian Williamson of New Bern; step-daughter, Amy Duffus (Chris) of Raleigh; step-son, Roger Mustian...
Mary Webb
Aug 12, 2023
Mary (Mary Della) Summerlin Webb, 90, of Fountain, died peacefully on August 12, 2023, at her home.
She was born on September 22, 1932 in Edgecombe County to Hugh Summerlin and Leona Summerlin Hathaway.
Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who worked hard all her life. Her home was always a safe place to land for...
Susan Temple
Aug 11, 2023
Susan McKeel Temple, 57, of Saratoga, died Friday, August 11, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, August 17, 11:00 AM, Good News Church Cemetery, 6990 Good News Church Rd, Stantonsburg.
Surviving is her husband, James ‘Mike’ Temple; father, Ashley E. McKeel of Saratoga; brothers, Mike McKeel (Belinda) of Greenville, Glenn McKeel (Jessica) of Raleigh, Tim McKeel (Sandra) of Washington, DC, Gene McKeel (Kendall)...
Nelson Thornton
Aug 3, 2023
Nelson Ray Thornton, 84, of Wilson, died Thursday, August 3, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Grace Baptist Church, with a time of visiting and sharing beginning an hour prior to the service. Burial, 4:30 PM, Lee-Johnson Cemetery, 866 Lee-Johnson Rd, Dunn.
Surviving is his wife, Reba Barefoot Thornton; daughter, Debbie Heath (Terry) of Selma; son, Nelson Ray Thornton, Jr (Ruby)...
Claudia Talton
Aug 1, 2023
Claudia Thompson Talton, 75, of Wilson, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park followed by visitation.
Claudia was preceded in death by her parents, Garvis Elmer Thompson and Kelly Rackley Thompson Hardison.
Claudia was a cosmetologist by trade and had retired from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with over 20 years of service.
She is...
Jerome Vick
Jul 26, 2023
Edwin Jerome Vick, 73, of Wilson (Nash County), died Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born September 13, 1949 in Wilson.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Vick Vick; daughter, Charlotte Vick (partner, Ken Sikes) and son, Linwood Vick (Tammy) all of Wilson; grandchildren, Hannah Jones (Ethan), Grayson Ferrell (fiancé, James Wells), Zeke and Eli Ferrell and Emma and Wood Vick; great-grandchildren....
Wayne Sidelinger
Jul 23, 2023
Wayne Elwin Sidelinger, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at home early Sunday morning, July 23, 2023.
To celebrate his life, a memorial service will be held at West Nash United Methodist Church, 2200 Nash Street N, Wilson, NC 27896 on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Visitation with family and friends will begin at 1:00 followed by a 2:00 service.
Wayne was...
Melda Langley
Jul 22, 2023
Melda Lucas Langley, 85, of Lucama, died Saturday, July 22, 2023.
The visitation will be Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, Wilson. The funeral will be held at Little Rock Original Free Will Baptist Church, 6115 Little Rock Church Rd, Lucama, at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 27. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm,...
Becky Pearson
Jul 21, 2023
Rebecca "Becky" Farmer Pearson, 83, of Sims, died Friday, July 21, 2023.
The visitation will be on Friday, July 28, 9:30-11:00 AM at Wilson Memorial Service. The funeral will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in the Bailey Cemetery.
Rebecca was born in Elm City, North Carolina, on April 15, 1940. She graduated from Elm City High School and attended...
Jody Bissette
Jul 20, 2023
Jody Hammond Bissette of Wilson passed away peacefully Thursday, July 20th 2023 surrounded by her family.
The family will receive friends for a celebration of life from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday July 27th 2023 in The Common Room at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 202 Goldsboro Street E, Wilson, NC and other times at the home of Jesse Bissette.
...
Frances Britt
Jul 18, 2023
Frances ‘Fran’ Alexander Britt, 76, of Wilson, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023.Funeral, Friday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Britt; brothers, Randy, Richard and Robert Alexander.
Memorials are suggested to Maccripine FWB Church, PO Box 415, Macclesfield, NC 27852-0415.
Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service,...
John Smith
Jul 17, 2023
John E. Smith, 87, of Goldsboro and formerly of Wilson, died Monday, July 17, 2023.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, at Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00-700 PM.
John was born and reared in Fremont. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1954 and proudly served for ten years during the Vietnam Conflict including...
Tammy Lamm
Jul 14, 2023
Tammy Howard Lamm, 58, of Newport and formerly of Wilson, died Friday, July 14, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, July 23, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
She is survived by her husband, Lynwood Lamm; daughters, Jennifer Lamm of Newport and Christina Prezioso (Louie) of Elm City; son, Brandon Lamm of Fremont; grandchildren, Mason, Nathan,...
Lucille Flowers
Jul 10, 2023
Lucille Creamer Flowers, 80, of Wilson, died Monday, July 10, 2023.
Funeral, Friday, 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
Mrs. Flowers was preceded in death by her parents, George Washington Creamer, Sr. and Mary Winnie Bryant Creamer; sisters, Edna Moody, Myrtice Tucker, and Louise Sellers; brothers, Rev. Sam Creamer, George Creamer, Junior Creamer, Cecil Creamer, and Willis...
James Joyner
Jul 8, 2023
James Keith Joyner, 57, of Zebulon, died Saturday, July 8th after a 6 year battle with cancer. James fought his disease with every ounce of determination he had, plus some. He often surprised his healthcare team with his determination, positive attitude and his will to live his life on his terms. He was exceptional in his love for those around...
Ruth Overman
Jul 6, 2023
Ruth Overman, 87, of Wilson, died Thursday, July 6, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family.
The service will be on Saturday, July 22, 2023, 1:00 PM, at First Baptist Church, Wilson, followed by visitation in the fellowship hall.
Ruth was born and raised in Edenton, NC to the late Richard Felton and Ruth Holmes Elliott. She had one...
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Merle Glover
Sep 2, 2023
Merle Wardlaw Glover, 95, of Wilson, died Saturday, September 2, 2023.
A reception celebrating Mrs Glover's life will be held on Sunday October 15 2-5 pm in the Fellowship Hall at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1407 Forest Hills Road NW Wilson. The reception will be informal and children are expected.
She is survived by her sons, Jeff Glover (Courtney) of...
Chris Jones
Sep 1, 2023
James Christopher ‘Chris’ Jones, 58, of Wilson, died Friday, September 1, 2023, in his home.The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The funeral will be Wednesday, 3:30 PM at Westview Cemetery, Kinston.Surviving is his mother, Linda Dunn Jones Melvin of the home; sister, Dionne Hill-Williams (Todd) of Wilson; step-daughter, Rebecca Sullivan of Wilson; step-son,...
Robert Upchurch
Aug 30, 2023
Robert E. Upchurch, 77, of Hubert, formerly of Elm City, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
A graveside service will be Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery.
Robert was the owner and operator of Robert Upchurch Construction and was an avid fisherman and he loved stock car racing.
He is survived by his significant other, Janet Jay; daughters, Lou Ann Boykin...
Ellen Bass
Aug 26, 2023
Ellen Eason Bass, 91, of Stantonsburg, died Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Funeral, Stantonsburg Global Methodist Church, Tuesday, 11:30 AM. The family will gather in the fellowship hall beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment, Stantonsburg Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Bass who died in 2001; son, Gilbert Bass, who died earlier this year; grandson, Christopher Brooks Bass...
Brenda Mustian
Aug 16, 2023
Brenda Williamson Mustian, 75, of Wilson, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, August 26, 2:00 PM, at First Baptist Church, 311 Nash St N, Wilson, followed by visitation.
She is survived by her son, Brent Goff of Berlin, Germany; brothers, Charles Williamson of Swansboro and Brian Williamson of New Bern; step-daughter, Amy Duffus (Chris) of Raleigh; step-son, Roger Mustian...
Mary Webb
Aug 12, 2023
Mary (Mary Della) Summerlin Webb, 90, of Fountain, died peacefully on August 12, 2023, at her home.
She was born on September 22, 1932 in Edgecombe County to Hugh Summerlin and Leona Summerlin Hathaway.
Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who worked hard all her life. Her home was always a safe place to land for...
Susan Temple
Aug 11, 2023
Susan McKeel Temple, 57, of Saratoga, died Friday, August 11, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, August 17, 11:00 AM, Good News Church Cemetery, 6990 Good News Church Rd, Stantonsburg.
Surviving is her husband, James ‘Mike’ Temple; father, Ashley E. McKeel of Saratoga; brothers, Mike McKeel (Belinda) of Greenville, Glenn McKeel (Jessica) of Raleigh, Tim McKeel (Sandra) of Washington, DC, Gene McKeel (Kendall)...
Nelson Thornton
Aug 3, 2023
Nelson Ray Thornton, 84, of Wilson, died Thursday, August 3, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Grace Baptist Church, with a time of visiting and sharing beginning an hour prior to the service. Burial, 4:30 PM, Lee-Johnson Cemetery, 866 Lee-Johnson Rd, Dunn.
Surviving is his wife, Reba Barefoot Thornton; daughter, Debbie Heath (Terry) of Selma; son, Nelson Ray Thornton, Jr (Ruby)...
Claudia Talton
Aug 1, 2023
Claudia Thompson Talton, 75, of Wilson, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park followed by visitation.
Claudia was preceded in death by her parents, Garvis Elmer Thompson and Kelly Rackley Thompson Hardison.
Claudia was a cosmetologist by trade and had retired from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with over 20 years of service.
She is...
Jerome Vick
Jul 26, 2023
Edwin Jerome Vick, 73, of Wilson (Nash County), died Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born September 13, 1949 in Wilson.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Vick Vick; daughter, Charlotte Vick (partner, Ken Sikes) and son, Linwood Vick (Tammy) all of Wilson; grandchildren, Hannah Jones (Ethan), Grayson Ferrell (fiancé, James Wells), Zeke and Eli Ferrell and Emma and Wood Vick; great-grandchildren....
Wayne Sidelinger
Jul 23, 2023
Wayne Elwin Sidelinger, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at home early Sunday morning, July 23, 2023.
To celebrate his life, a memorial service will be held at West Nash United Methodist Church, 2200 Nash Street N, Wilson, NC 27896 on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Visitation with family and friends will begin at 1:00 followed by a 2:00 service.
Wayne was...
Melda Langley
Jul 22, 2023
Melda Lucas Langley, 85, of Lucama, died Saturday, July 22, 2023.
The visitation will be Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, Wilson. The funeral will be held at Little Rock Original Free Will Baptist Church, 6115 Little Rock Church Rd, Lucama, at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 27. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm,...
Becky Pearson
Jul 21, 2023
Rebecca "Becky" Farmer Pearson, 83, of Sims, died Friday, July 21, 2023.
The visitation will be on Friday, July 28, 9:30-11:00 AM at Wilson Memorial Service. The funeral will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in the Bailey Cemetery.
Rebecca was born in Elm City, North Carolina, on April 15, 1940. She graduated from Elm City High School and attended...
Jody Bissette
Jul 20, 2023
Jody Hammond Bissette of Wilson passed away peacefully Thursday, July 20th 2023 surrounded by her family.
The family will receive friends for a celebration of life from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday July 27th 2023 in The Common Room at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 202 Goldsboro Street E, Wilson, NC and other times at the home of Jesse Bissette.
...
Frances Britt
Jul 18, 2023
Frances ‘Fran’ Alexander Britt, 76, of Wilson, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023.Funeral, Friday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Britt; brothers, Randy, Richard and Robert Alexander.
Memorials are suggested to Maccripine FWB Church, PO Box 415, Macclesfield, NC 27852-0415.
Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service,...
John Smith
Jul 17, 2023
John E. Smith, 87, of Goldsboro and formerly of Wilson, died Monday, July 17, 2023.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, at Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00-700 PM.
John was born and reared in Fremont. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1954 and proudly served for ten years during the Vietnam Conflict including...
Tammy Lamm
Jul 14, 2023
Tammy Howard Lamm, 58, of Newport and formerly of Wilson, died Friday, July 14, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, July 23, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
She is survived by her husband, Lynwood Lamm; daughters, Jennifer Lamm of Newport and Christina Prezioso (Louie) of Elm City; son, Brandon Lamm of Fremont; grandchildren, Mason, Nathan,...
Lucille Flowers
Jul 10, 2023
Lucille Creamer Flowers, 80, of Wilson, died Monday, July 10, 2023.
Funeral, Friday, 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
Mrs. Flowers was preceded in death by her parents, George Washington Creamer, Sr. and Mary Winnie Bryant Creamer; sisters, Edna Moody, Myrtice Tucker, and Louise Sellers; brothers, Rev. Sam Creamer, George Creamer, Junior Creamer, Cecil Creamer, and Willis...
James Joyner
Jul 8, 2023
James Keith Joyner, 57, of Zebulon, died Saturday, July 8th after a 6 year battle with cancer. James fought his disease with every ounce of determination he had, plus some. He often surprised his healthcare team with his determination, positive attitude and his will to live his life on his terms. He was exceptional in his love for those around...
Ruth Overman
Jul 6, 2023
Ruth Overman, 87, of Wilson, died Thursday, July 6, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family.
The service will be on Saturday, July 22, 2023, 1:00 PM, at First Baptist Church, Wilson, followed by visitation in the fellowship hall.
Ruth was born and raised in Edenton, NC to the late Richard Felton and Ruth Holmes Elliott. She had one...
