Billy John Dew
Jun 29, 2023
Billy John Dew, 78, of the White Oak Hill Church Community, Bailey, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 29, 2023 with his wife by his side.
Funeral, Saturday, 3:00 PM, White Oak FWB Church, conducted by Rev. Hal Jones and Rev. Ronnie Earl Davis. The visitation will be at the church one hour before the funeral. Interment, Dew Family Cemetery.
Billy...
Tom Craft
Jun 28, 2023
Thomas L. “Tom” Craft III, 67, of Wilson, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at ECU Health, Greenville.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, July 2nd, 3:00 PM, at First Baptist Church, 311 Nash St N, Wilson, followed by visitation in the church fellowship hall. Interment will be on Monday, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
He...
Morris Dail, Jr.
Jun 27, 2023
Morris A. “Daddy Doc” Dail, Jr., 72, of Wilson, died Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, 10:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife Betsy Hendricks Dail; daughter, Jaime Garrett of Wilson; son, Justin Dail of Bailey; grandchildren, Cassie Dail and Devin Garrett; brother, Larry Dail (Gail) of Snow...
Glenda Hawley
Jun 25, 2023
Kenly – Glenda Faye Cooper Hawley, 79, of the Mount Zion Community, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Sunday, June 25, 2023.
She was born March 24, 1944 in Portlock, Virginia to Alvin and Dayzell Cooper. She was a 1962 graduate of Glendale High School. Glenda married Wallace Hawley on March 17, 1967, and recently celebrated...
Robert Austin
Jun 22, 2023
Robert Austin, born Nov 10, 1933 in Los Angeles, CA, died June 22, 2023 in Raleigh, NC.
The funeral will be Saturday, July 15, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Ascension Lutheran Church, Wilson, followed by visitation.
Bob, was a six year Korean War, U.S. Navy Veteran, who loved telling jokes and stories of his adventures as well as meeting people around...
Eddy Boyette
Jun 22, 2023
Eddy Lucas Boyette, 76 of Louisburg, NC passed away June 22 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC with his wife and son by his side. He was born in Wilson County, NC July 24, 1946, to the late Malvern Lee and Onnie Lucas Boyette.
The funeral will be Tuesday, June 27th at 2:00 pm at Louisburg United Methodist Church,...
Lennis Proctor
Jun 20, 2023
Lennis Gray Proctor, 77, of Lucama, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Proctor Family Cemetery, 6172 Wiggins Mill Rd, Lucama.
Mr. Proctor was an avid fisherman and enjoyed time spent on the water.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Edna Barnes Proctor; daughter, Kimberly Denton of Wilson; grandson, Eli Denton of Wilson; brothers, Elton...
Benny Swing
Jun 19, 2023
Benny Wade Swing, 83, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2023, following several years of declining health.
Graveside service, Saturday, 11:00 AM at Becks Lutheran Church Cemetery in Lexington.
Benny was born December 27, 1939 in Lexington to Shuford and Daisy Everhart Swing. He graduated from Central Davidson High School, and married the love of his life, Sandra Garner Swing...
Teressa Bardin
Jun 19, 2023
Teressa Jones Bardin, 69, of Wilson, died Monday, June 19, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, 12:00 Noon, Daniels Chapel FWB Church, with visiting one hour prior to the service. Burial, Micro Cemetery.
Surviving are her children, Crystal G. Bardin of the home and Richie Walker (Angie) of Black Creek; granddaughters, Taylor Maxwell (James), Ashlyn Walker (fiancé, Collin Daniel), Cathrine Daniel (Dylin), Haylee...
Mildred Lamm
Jun 15, 2023
Mildred Lamm Lamm, 95, of Wilson, died Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by at time of visiting and sharing. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park beside her husband, J. C. Lamm, Jr, who died in 1970.
Mrs. Lamm graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1945. She enjoyed working at BB&T for nearly...
James Beard
Jun 8, 2023
Youngsville – James Arnold Beard, 61, died Thursday, June 8, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, 1:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a short time of visiting and sharing. Burial, Bailey Cemetery.
He was a kind, loving, and caring man that loved working in his yard and planting flowers. He was the kind of man who wouldn’t hesitate to give you the...
Alice Finch
Jun 8, 2023
Alice Charity Daniel Finch, 91, of Pikeville, died on June 8, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr. N, Wilson NC at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 11. The service will be followed by visitation with the family. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June...
Marilyn Smith
Jun 6, 2023
Marilyn Adrian Smith, of Wilson, passed on June 6th, 2023 at age 92.
A Service of Death and Resurrection will be on Saturday, June 24, 3:00 PM, at West Nash United Methodist Church followed by visitation.
She will be remembered by her loving family and friends for her quick wit, her outgoing personality and her never-ending support of all of...
George Edmundson, Jr.
Jun 4, 2023
George E. “Pete” Edmundson, Jr, 75, died Sunday, June 4, 2023, in his home.
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Old Section, followed by a short time of visiting and sharing.
Surviving is his wife, Shelia Holloman Edmundson; son, Jeff Edmundson (Buffy) of Wilson; granddaughter, Lacey Edmundson.
He had retired from Kleer-Vue Custom Fibers.
Memorials are suggested to the Maggie...
Michael Barbour
Jun 3, 2023
Michael H. Barbour, 62, of Black Creek, died Saturday, June 3, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, 10:00 AM, at the Black Creek Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 PM. Feel free to wear your jeans, camo or your UNC wear.
He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Robinson (Gordon) of Wilson; son, Aaron Barbour (Michelle) of Black...
Don A. Barnes
May 30, 2023
Don Anderson Barnes, loving husband and father of four, passed away peacefully at the age of 86.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 3rd from 6:00 to 7:30pm at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr. N, Wilson. Funeral, Sunday, 2:00PM, Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson, beside his wife, Beverly Green Barnes, who died May 1, 2021.
Don was born to Purvis Jasper and Nona...
Ruth Sherman
May 29, 2023
Ruth Talley Sherman, of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away shortly after midnight May 29th, significantly (and predictably!) Memorial Day 2023. She was 99 years young.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, June 8 at 3:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church of Wilson.
PLEASE join us for a TRUE Celebration of Ruth’s Life immediately following the memorial...
Carl Johnson
May 28, 2023
Carl Ray Johnson, 85, of Elm City, died Sunday, May 28, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.He served in the Army, 1960-63, and was proud to come home to be a part of the Cox-Putney American Legion Post holding several different positions through the years. He enjoyed work as a truck driver delivering freight across eastern counties.Surviving...
Mildred Thorne
May 17, 2023
Mildred Jones Thorne, 89, of Wilson, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Barnes & Williams Family Cemetery, 4124 Wiggins Mill Rd, Wilson.
She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Tedder (Thomas) of Sims and Linda Driver (Randall) of Kenly; sons, Charles Thorne (Judy) and Donald Thorne (Linda) of Wilson and Tommy Thorne (Kathy) and Tony Thorne...
Leroy Johnson
May 15, 2023
Leroy Johnson, 87, of Fremont, died peacefully in his home on May 15, 2023.
A Celebration of Leroy’s life will be held on Friday, May 19, 2:00 pm, at Fremont United Methodist Church, 106 N. Sycamore St, followed by a visitation with the family in the church’s Fellowship Hall.
Leroy was born July 13, 1935, in Benson, NC, to Fred...
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Billy John Dew
Jun 29, 2023
Billy John Dew, 78, of the White Oak Hill Church Community, Bailey, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 29, 2023 with his wife by his side.
Funeral, Saturday, 3:00 PM, White Oak FWB Church, conducted by Rev. Hal Jones and Rev. Ronnie Earl Davis. The visitation will be at the church one hour before the funeral. Interment, Dew Family Cemetery.
Billy...
Tom Craft
Jun 28, 2023
Thomas L. “Tom” Craft III, 67, of Wilson, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at ECU Health, Greenville.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, July 2nd, 3:00 PM, at First Baptist Church, 311 Nash St N, Wilson, followed by visitation in the church fellowship hall. Interment will be on Monday, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
He...
Morris Dail, Jr.
Jun 27, 2023
Morris A. “Daddy Doc” Dail, Jr., 72, of Wilson, died Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, 10:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife Betsy Hendricks Dail; daughter, Jaime Garrett of Wilson; son, Justin Dail of Bailey; grandchildren, Cassie Dail and Devin Garrett; brother, Larry Dail (Gail) of Snow...
Glenda Hawley
Jun 25, 2023
Kenly – Glenda Faye Cooper Hawley, 79, of the Mount Zion Community, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Sunday, June 25, 2023.
She was born March 24, 1944 in Portlock, Virginia to Alvin and Dayzell Cooper. She was a 1962 graduate of Glendale High School. Glenda married Wallace Hawley on March 17, 1967, and recently celebrated...
Robert Austin
Jun 22, 2023
Robert Austin, born Nov 10, 1933 in Los Angeles, CA, died June 22, 2023 in Raleigh, NC.
The funeral will be Saturday, July 15, 2023, 1:00 PM, at Ascension Lutheran Church, Wilson, followed by visitation.
Bob, was a six year Korean War, U.S. Navy Veteran, who loved telling jokes and stories of his adventures as well as meeting people around...
Eddy Boyette
Jun 22, 2023
Eddy Lucas Boyette, 76 of Louisburg, NC passed away June 22 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC with his wife and son by his side. He was born in Wilson County, NC July 24, 1946, to the late Malvern Lee and Onnie Lucas Boyette.
The funeral will be Tuesday, June 27th at 2:00 pm at Louisburg United Methodist Church,...
Lennis Proctor
Jun 20, 2023
Lennis Gray Proctor, 77, of Lucama, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Proctor Family Cemetery, 6172 Wiggins Mill Rd, Lucama.
Mr. Proctor was an avid fisherman and enjoyed time spent on the water.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Edna Barnes Proctor; daughter, Kimberly Denton of Wilson; grandson, Eli Denton of Wilson; brothers, Elton...
Benny Swing
Jun 19, 2023
Benny Wade Swing, 83, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2023, following several years of declining health.
Graveside service, Saturday, 11:00 AM at Becks Lutheran Church Cemetery in Lexington.
Benny was born December 27, 1939 in Lexington to Shuford and Daisy Everhart Swing. He graduated from Central Davidson High School, and married the love of his life, Sandra Garner Swing...
Teressa Bardin
Jun 19, 2023
Teressa Jones Bardin, 69, of Wilson, died Monday, June 19, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, 12:00 Noon, Daniels Chapel FWB Church, with visiting one hour prior to the service. Burial, Micro Cemetery.
Surviving are her children, Crystal G. Bardin of the home and Richie Walker (Angie) of Black Creek; granddaughters, Taylor Maxwell (James), Ashlyn Walker (fiancé, Collin Daniel), Cathrine Daniel (Dylin), Haylee...
Mildred Lamm
Jun 15, 2023
Mildred Lamm Lamm, 95, of Wilson, died Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by at time of visiting and sharing. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park beside her husband, J. C. Lamm, Jr, who died in 1970.
Mrs. Lamm graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1945. She enjoyed working at BB&T for nearly...
James Beard
Jun 8, 2023
Youngsville – James Arnold Beard, 61, died Thursday, June 8, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, 1:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a short time of visiting and sharing. Burial, Bailey Cemetery.
He was a kind, loving, and caring man that loved working in his yard and planting flowers. He was the kind of man who wouldn’t hesitate to give you the...
Alice Finch
Jun 8, 2023
Alice Charity Daniel Finch, 91, of Pikeville, died on June 8, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr. N, Wilson NC at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 11. The service will be followed by visitation with the family. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June...
Marilyn Smith
Jun 6, 2023
Marilyn Adrian Smith, of Wilson, passed on June 6th, 2023 at age 92.
A Service of Death and Resurrection will be on Saturday, June 24, 3:00 PM, at West Nash United Methodist Church followed by visitation.
She will be remembered by her loving family and friends for her quick wit, her outgoing personality and her never-ending support of all of...
George Edmundson, Jr.
Jun 4, 2023
George E. “Pete” Edmundson, Jr, 75, died Sunday, June 4, 2023, in his home.
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Old Section, followed by a short time of visiting and sharing.
Surviving is his wife, Shelia Holloman Edmundson; son, Jeff Edmundson (Buffy) of Wilson; granddaughter, Lacey Edmundson.
He had retired from Kleer-Vue Custom Fibers.
Memorials are suggested to the Maggie...
Michael Barbour
Jun 3, 2023
Michael H. Barbour, 62, of Black Creek, died Saturday, June 3, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, 10:00 AM, at the Black Creek Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 PM. Feel free to wear your jeans, camo or your UNC wear.
He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Robinson (Gordon) of Wilson; son, Aaron Barbour (Michelle) of Black...
Don A. Barnes
May 30, 2023
Don Anderson Barnes, loving husband and father of four, passed away peacefully at the age of 86.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 3rd from 6:00 to 7:30pm at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr. N, Wilson. Funeral, Sunday, 2:00PM, Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson, beside his wife, Beverly Green Barnes, who died May 1, 2021.
Don was born to Purvis Jasper and Nona...
Ruth Sherman
May 29, 2023
Ruth Talley Sherman, of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away shortly after midnight May 29th, significantly (and predictably!) Memorial Day 2023. She was 99 years young.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, June 8 at 3:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church of Wilson.
PLEASE join us for a TRUE Celebration of Ruth’s Life immediately following the memorial...
Carl Johnson
May 28, 2023
Carl Ray Johnson, 85, of Elm City, died Sunday, May 28, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.He served in the Army, 1960-63, and was proud to come home to be a part of the Cox-Putney American Legion Post holding several different positions through the years. He enjoyed work as a truck driver delivering freight across eastern counties.Surviving...
Mildred Thorne
May 17, 2023
Mildred Jones Thorne, 89, of Wilson, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Barnes & Williams Family Cemetery, 4124 Wiggins Mill Rd, Wilson.
She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Tedder (Thomas) of Sims and Linda Driver (Randall) of Kenly; sons, Charles Thorne (Judy) and Donald Thorne (Linda) of Wilson and Tommy Thorne (Kathy) and Tony Thorne...
Leroy Johnson
May 15, 2023
Leroy Johnson, 87, of Fremont, died peacefully in his home on May 15, 2023.
A Celebration of Leroy’s life will be held on Friday, May 19, 2:00 pm, at Fremont United Methodist Church, 106 N. Sycamore St, followed by a visitation with the family in the church’s Fellowship Hall.
Leroy was born July 13, 1935, in Benson, NC, to Fred...
