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Ronny Webb

Ronny Webb

Jun 17, 2022

Macclesfield – Ronny K. Webb, 69, of the Bridgersville Community, died Friday, June 17, 2022.

A service celebrating his life will be Wednesday, June 22, 7:00 PM, at Wilbanks Christian Church, 6128 NC Hwy 42 E, Elm City, followed by visitation.

Ronny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and son and was loved by all those close to him. He...

Sue Flowers

Sue Flowers

Jun 16, 2022

Sue Murphy Flowers, 85, of Wilson, formerly of Stantonsburg, died Thursday, June 16, 2022. 

Funeral, Monday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Tuesday, 10:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery.

Sue was a member of Stantonsburg Baptist Church.  She spent years working in the banking industry and enjoyed all things outdoors in her spare time...

Jimmy Bunn

Jimmy Bunn

Jun 12, 2022

 

Jimmy L. Bunn, 75, of Wilson, died Sunday, June 12, 2022.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be Wednesday, 5:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Bissette Bunn; son, Chad Bunn (Leslie) of Wilson; granddaughter, Heather Blythe (Jordan) of Kill Devil Hills; brother, John Bunn (Kristy) of Nashville.

Jimmy...

Hilda Barnes

Hilda Barnes

Jun 12, 2022

Hilda Taylor Barnes, 89, of Lucama, died Sunday, June 12, 2022.

Funeral, Wednesday, 10:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service.  Interment, Barnes Family Cemetery, Lucama.  The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6-7:30 PM.

Mrs. Barnes was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Barnes; parents, Grainger and Mary Ann Tedder Taylor; daughter, Starr Knopp; brothers, Royster and Bobby Ray...

Patricia Montgomery

Patricia Montgomery

Jun 12, 2022

Patricia Alsup Montgomery, 81, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, June 12, 2022.  

A service celebrating her life will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 2:30 PM at Fellowship Church, 1114 S. First Street, Nashville followed by entombment at Evergreen Memorial Park.  Family will receive friends at the church prior to the service from 1:00-2:15...

Jimmy Pearson

Jimmy Pearson

Jun 10, 2022

James E. “Jimmy” Pearson, 61, of Stantonsburg, died Friday, June 10, 2022.

A memorial service will be Saturday, June 25, 3:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.

He is survived by his parents James C. “J.C.” and Ann Godwin Pearson of Lucama; brother, Tim Pearson (Paige) of Rocky Mount; niece, Elizabeth Hodge; nephews, Matthew Pearson and Jonathan Pearson...

Douglas Pearson

Douglas Pearson

Jun 5, 2022

Douglas Wayne Pearson, 43, of Lucama died Sunday, June 5, 2022. He finished his last race and was taken by angels to meet his heavenly Father. Douglas fought a good fight and won the battle over his earthly struggles.

A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Family and friends are welcome...

Rachel Galloway

Rachel Galloway

Jun 2, 2022

Rachel Skinner Galloway, 97, of Wilson, died Thursday, June 2, 2022.

Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.

Mrs. Galloway was preceded in death by her husband, Forest Galloway and son, Frank Galloway.  She was retired from First Citizens Bank.

She is survived by her granddaughter, Ginny Galloway of California and her...

Tom Griffin

Tom Griffin

Jun 1, 2022

Thomas Ray “Tom” Griffin, 87, of Elm City, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at his home on the family farm surrounded by his family who loved him very much.

Funeral, Saturday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial, Sunday, 1:30 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park, beside his wife, Marian...

Ann Poythress

Ann Poythress

May 30, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Poythress, 87, of Grayson, GA, formerly of Wilson, died Monday, May 30, 2022.

A graveside service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 4 at Maplewood Cemetery in Wilson.

She is survived by nephew Brent Williams and wife, Shirah, of Stone Mountain, GA; brother-in-law, Bruce Williams of Braselton, GA,.

Prior to her move to GA in 2004, she was an active member of Forest Hills...

June Watkins

June Watkins

May 28, 2022

June Barnes Watkins, 68, of Raleigh, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 28, 2022.

The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service from 6-7:30 pm Tuesday.  The funeral will be at Barnes Family Cemetery, 149 Polly Watson Rd, Fremont, at 11:00 am Wednesday.

A native of Wilson County, she was the daughter of David Earl Barnes and Vetris B. Barnes. After graduating from Lucama...

Sandra Williams

Sandra Williams

May 27, 2022

Sandra Gordon Williams, 83, of Wilson, died Friday, May 27, 2022.

Funeral, Friday, June 3, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

Surviving is her daughter, Jennifer Williams.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Williams in 2014; a daughter, Ruth Ellen Williams in 2005; her...

Mike McManus

Mike McManus

May 20, 2022

Michael John McManus, 61, of Wilson, died on Friday, May 20, 2022. A memorial service will be held at a later date for the family. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Tessa Rose and Travis Newcombe; and his brothers, Ed and Bruce McManus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Rosemarie McManus and his...

Doris Honeycutt

Doris Honeycutt

May 20, 2022

LUCAMA  -  Doris Durham Honeycutt, 86, died Friday, May 20, 2022.

Funeral, Monday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.

Mrs. Honeycutt was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Honeycutt and her brothers, Jay, Edwin, and Ervin Durham.

She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Scott (James) of Lucama; son, Michael Honeycutt (Penny)...

Cleo Taylor

Cleo Taylor

May 18, 2022

WILSON - Cleo Worley Taylor, 87, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 after a period of declining health.

A service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 2 pm at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1407 Forest Hills Rd, Wilson followed by visitation.

She was born on August 6, 1934, in...

Joey Lassiter

Joey Lassiter

May 17, 2022

Joey D. Lassiter, 66, of Lucama, died Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

Funeral, Friday, 3:00 PM, Aycock Cemetery, Aycock Crossing Rd, Lucama.

Surviving his wife, Cindy Holland Lassiter; daughters, Melissa Honea (Tim) of Sanford, Amanda Lassiter of Rockingham, Nicole Holland of Bend, OR; grandchildren, Payton and Bryson Bullard and Alyssa and Aiden Seerley; sisters, Daphne Clemmons...

Marietta Griffin

Marietta Griffin

May 17, 2022

Marietta Graves Griffin, 90, of Greensboro, a beloved homemaker, wife, mother and neighbor, died Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

Funeral, Sunday, May 22, 2:00 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The visitation will be Saturday at Wilson Memorial Service, 7:30-8:30 PM.

Mrs. Griffin was a native of Wilson and a graduate of Charles L. Coon.  She was preceded in death by her...

Billy Lamm

Billy Lamm

May 14, 2022

William Selby “Billy” Lamm, Sr., 86, of Sims, died Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Marsh Swamp FWB Church Cemetery followed by a Celebration of Life in the church fellowship hall.

Mr. Lamm was the owner of Lamm’s Service Station for 60 years.  He was loved by his family and community and he...

Glenda Pridgen

Glenda Pridgen

May 10, 2022

WILSON -  Glenda Fern Thomas Pridgen, 81, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, with a time of visiting and sharing beginning at 1:00 PM. Burial, Maplewood Cemetery, beside her husband, Ronald Edward Pridgen, who died in 2018.

Mrs. Pridgen is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Baker; sons, Randy Pridgen, Kenneth Pridgen (Janice) and Kevin...

Helen Walston

Helen Walston

May 10, 2022

Helen Walston, 80, of Wilson, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

A private service for the family was held May 15, 2022 at Maplewood Cemetery.

Surviving is her wife, Lynn Stockbridge; brother, Leslie “Skip” Walston and wife, Dot; nieces, Pam Bass (Jeff), Heather Walston; nephews, Richard Millinder (Kim), Michael Millinder (Pam), Tommy Walston (Ellen), Kevin Walston...

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