Hugh "J.R." Summerlin, Jr.
Mar 22, 2023
Hugh “J.R.” Summerlin, Jr., 89, of Elm City, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, 3:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation, Friday, 7:00-8:30 PM, Wilson Memorial Service.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Webb Summerlin; parents, Hugh and Zelphia Sutton Summerlin; sister, Dorothy Carr; brother, John Summerlin.
Mr. Summerlin is survived by his daughters, Patricia Elmore (Garry)...
Faye Rose
Mar 22, 2023
Faye Lamm Rose, 90, of Pikeville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, with her family by her side.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, 11:00 AM, at Bethel Church, Goldsboro, of which she was member for 54 years. The Rev. Dr. Steve Holder and Pastor Barry Ginn will officiate. The visitation will...
Louise Manning
Mar 20, 2023
Louise Davis Manning, 87, died Monday, March 20, 2023, in her home.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Burial, Bailey Cemetery.
Surviving is her daughter, Carla M. McCurdy (Patrick) of Sherman, TX; grandsons, Kendall Manning (Brandy Davis) of Bailey, Joey and Gavin McCurdy; granddaughter, Alice Bernier (Zachery); great-granddaughters, Lillith Nicole Bernier, Aubrey Louise Manning of...
Aaron Massey
Mar 19, 2023
Aaron Paul Massey, 53, died on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He and his wife, Midge, recently relocated to Sims and to the Rock Ridge Community.
Born in Savannah, GA on February 23, 1970, his family moved to different states as a military dependent until 1981 when they returned to their home state of Vermont. Aaron tried different kinds of employment...
Philip Winders
Mar 19, 2023
Philip Hugh Winders, 58, of Wilson, died Sunday, March 19, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, March 26, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service.
Surviving is his son, Spencer Winders, of Gulf Breeze, Fl; sister, Donna Jean Winders of Wilson; his former wife, Lisa Williams Winders and her son, Kamden Winders of Enterprise, Al.
He was born in Wilson, graduated from Hunt High School and...
Jenny Joyner
Mar 18, 2023
Jennifer “Jenny” Pittman Joyner, 49, of Fremont, died Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, at the Eureka Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service Monday, 2:00-5:00 PM.
Surviving is her mother, Bonnie Bridgers Pittman; son, Colby Joyner (Kristen); grandson, Joseph Joyner; fiance’, Mack “Buddy” Carter, and his son, Noah all of Fremont; nephew, Jon Whitley (Jennifer)...
Dora Pridgen Joyner
Mar 16, 2023
Dora Pridgen Morris Joyner, 100, died Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:30 PM, at Mount Zion United Methodist Church. The visitation will be at the church Sunday from 1:00 - 2:30 PM. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
She is survived by her sons, John Stephen Joyner, Sr. (Kathy) of Elm City and Louis Dean Joyner (Gail) of Wilson; seven grandchildren;...
Bertha Edmundson Davis
Mar 4, 2023
Bertha Edmundson Davis, 97, of Fremont, NC passed away on March 4, 2023, at home surrounded by family.
The visitation will begin at 9:30 am with a funeral following at 11 am on Wednesday, March 8, at Fremont United Methodist Church, Fremont. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend,...
Bobby Ray Batts
Mar 1, 2023
Bobby Ray Batts, 88, of Elm City, passed away at home surrounded by his family early March 1, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 6:30 – 8:00 PM.
He was born in Wilson County on May 8, 1934 to Minnie Walston Batts and Guy...
Larry Sullivan
Mar 1, 2023
Lawrence E. “Larry” Sullivan, 80, of Elm City, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Tabernacle Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Larry taught Sunday School for over 50 years and worshipped at Westview Baptist Church and Tabernacle Baptist Church. He helped with Awana and had been a school...
Ray Etheridge
Feb 23, 2023
Julian Ray Etheridge, beloved husband of Ann Etheridge, died peacefully at home in the early morning hours of February 23, 2023 at the age of 94 surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Forest Hills Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Ray was born November 22, 1928 in Wilson County to Selby Anderson Etheridge,...
Edith Kirby
Feb 22, 2023
Edith Deans Kirby, 91, of Lucama, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, with a period of visiting beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment, Kenly Cemetery.
Mrs. Kirby was preceded in death by her husband, W. Leatrice Kirby in 2020; parents, Andrew Jackson and Lessie Barnes Deans of Wilson County; grandson, Andrew Kirby.
She is...
Connie Tant
Feb 21, 2023
Connie Roberts Tant, 83, of Wilson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by at time of visiting and sharing.
Connie was born on May 19, 1939 in Burley, Idaho to Clarence Bunot Roberts and Ree Lavon (Papworth) Roberts. She was the eighth...
Charlie Meeks
Feb 15, 2023
Kenneth A. “Charlie” Meeks, 72, of Elm City, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur W. Meeks, Jr. and Treba Bunn Meeks and his brother, Ricky Meeks in 2022.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Winstead Meeks; daughters, Sherry Shafer (Clyde) and Karen Williams of Wilson and Kathy Hammonds (Marty) of Wilmington,...
James Thomas Smith
Feb 15, 2023
James Thomas Smith, 81, of Fremont, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be at the funeral home Saturday, 5:00-6:30 PM.
James Thomas was an adored father, and grandfather and was a beloved husband to his wife Carolyn for almost 57 years. He worked many years for...
Ola Woodard
Feb 15, 2023
Ola Dell Freeman Woodard, 96, of Wilson, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Good News Advent Christian Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Many will remember her from Cherry’s Restaurant, where she made friends for over 25 years.
Surviving are her daughters, Faye Dawson of Lucama, Ann Evans (John Lee) of Wilson, Jean Pate and...
Roland Godwin
Feb 9, 2023
William Roland Godwin, 83, of Black Creek, died Thursday, February 9, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Daniels Chapel OFWB Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He was “Papa” to his family. They enjoyed visiting the North Carolina mountains where his mother’s family originated. He enjoyed cutting his grass and making sure the yard was in top condition.
...
Sue Ferrell
Feb 8, 2023
Sue Brooks Ferrell, 89, of Wilson, died peacefully on February 8, 2023, at her home.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at First Christian Church, 207 Tarboro St., Wilson, on Saturday, February 11th, at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall following the service.
She was born on May 5, 1933, in Wilson to...
Maggi Lund
Jan 28, 2023
Margaret Francke “Maggi” Lund, 87, of Wilson, died at her home on January 28, 2023.
A service will be held at a later date.
She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Lund of the home and Jensen Nelson (John) of Seattle, WA; sons, Jeff Lund of Fremont and Greg Lund of Jackson, MS; grandchildren, Colby and Kellen Nelson.
Mrs. Lund...
Dewey "Hezzie" Davis
Jan 24, 2023
Dewey R. Davis, 88, of Lucama, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Little Rock OFWB Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Copeland Davis; daughter, Susan Cleary (Brad) of Banner Elk; sons, Jim Davis of the home and Dewey “Rusty” Davis, Jr. of Raleigh; grandchildren, Matt Cleary,...
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Hugh "J.R." Summerlin, Jr.
Mar 22, 2023
Hugh “J.R.” Summerlin, Jr., 89, of Elm City, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, 3:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation, Friday, 7:00-8:30 PM, Wilson Memorial Service.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Webb Summerlin; parents, Hugh and Zelphia Sutton Summerlin; sister, Dorothy Carr; brother, John Summerlin.
Mr. Summerlin is survived by his daughters, Patricia Elmore (Garry)...
Faye Rose
Mar 22, 2023
Faye Lamm Rose, 90, of Pikeville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, with her family by her side.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, 11:00 AM, at Bethel Church, Goldsboro, of which she was member for 54 years. The Rev. Dr. Steve Holder and Pastor Barry Ginn will officiate. The visitation will...
Louise Manning
Mar 20, 2023
Louise Davis Manning, 87, died Monday, March 20, 2023, in her home.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Burial, Bailey Cemetery.
Surviving is her daughter, Carla M. McCurdy (Patrick) of Sherman, TX; grandsons, Kendall Manning (Brandy Davis) of Bailey, Joey and Gavin McCurdy; granddaughter, Alice Bernier (Zachery); great-granddaughters, Lillith Nicole Bernier, Aubrey Louise Manning of...
Aaron Massey
Mar 19, 2023
Aaron Paul Massey, 53, died on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He and his wife, Midge, recently relocated to Sims and to the Rock Ridge Community.
Born in Savannah, GA on February 23, 1970, his family moved to different states as a military dependent until 1981 when they returned to their home state of Vermont. Aaron tried different kinds of employment...
Philip Winders
Mar 19, 2023
Philip Hugh Winders, 58, of Wilson, died Sunday, March 19, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, March 26, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service.
Surviving is his son, Spencer Winders, of Gulf Breeze, Fl; sister, Donna Jean Winders of Wilson; his former wife, Lisa Williams Winders and her son, Kamden Winders of Enterprise, Al.
He was born in Wilson, graduated from Hunt High School and...
Jenny Joyner
Mar 18, 2023
Jennifer “Jenny” Pittman Joyner, 49, of Fremont, died Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, at the Eureka Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service Monday, 2:00-5:00 PM.
Surviving is her mother, Bonnie Bridgers Pittman; son, Colby Joyner (Kristen); grandson, Joseph Joyner; fiance’, Mack “Buddy” Carter, and his son, Noah all of Fremont; nephew, Jon Whitley (Jennifer)...
Dora Pridgen Joyner
Mar 16, 2023
Dora Pridgen Morris Joyner, 100, died Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:30 PM, at Mount Zion United Methodist Church. The visitation will be at the church Sunday from 1:00 - 2:30 PM. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
She is survived by her sons, John Stephen Joyner, Sr. (Kathy) of Elm City and Louis Dean Joyner (Gail) of Wilson; seven grandchildren;...
Bertha Edmundson Davis
Mar 4, 2023
Bertha Edmundson Davis, 97, of Fremont, NC passed away on March 4, 2023, at home surrounded by family.
The visitation will begin at 9:30 am with a funeral following at 11 am on Wednesday, March 8, at Fremont United Methodist Church, Fremont. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend,...
Bobby Ray Batts
Mar 1, 2023
Bobby Ray Batts, 88, of Elm City, passed away at home surrounded by his family early March 1, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 6:30 – 8:00 PM.
He was born in Wilson County on May 8, 1934 to Minnie Walston Batts and Guy...
Larry Sullivan
Mar 1, 2023
Lawrence E. “Larry” Sullivan, 80, of Elm City, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Tabernacle Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Larry taught Sunday School for over 50 years and worshipped at Westview Baptist Church and Tabernacle Baptist Church. He helped with Awana and had been a school...
Ray Etheridge
Feb 23, 2023
Julian Ray Etheridge, beloved husband of Ann Etheridge, died peacefully at home in the early morning hours of February 23, 2023 at the age of 94 surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Forest Hills Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Ray was born November 22, 1928 in Wilson County to Selby Anderson Etheridge,...
Edith Kirby
Feb 22, 2023
Edith Deans Kirby, 91, of Lucama, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, with a period of visiting beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment, Kenly Cemetery.
Mrs. Kirby was preceded in death by her husband, W. Leatrice Kirby in 2020; parents, Andrew Jackson and Lessie Barnes Deans of Wilson County; grandson, Andrew Kirby.
She is...
Connie Tant
Feb 21, 2023
Connie Roberts Tant, 83, of Wilson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by at time of visiting and sharing.
Connie was born on May 19, 1939 in Burley, Idaho to Clarence Bunot Roberts and Ree Lavon (Papworth) Roberts. She was the eighth...
Charlie Meeks
Feb 15, 2023
Kenneth A. “Charlie” Meeks, 72, of Elm City, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur W. Meeks, Jr. and Treba Bunn Meeks and his brother, Ricky Meeks in 2022.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Winstead Meeks; daughters, Sherry Shafer (Clyde) and Karen Williams of Wilson and Kathy Hammonds (Marty) of Wilmington,...
James Thomas Smith
Feb 15, 2023
James Thomas Smith, 81, of Fremont, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be at the funeral home Saturday, 5:00-6:30 PM.
James Thomas was an adored father, and grandfather and was a beloved husband to his wife Carolyn for almost 57 years. He worked many years for...
Ola Woodard
Feb 15, 2023
Ola Dell Freeman Woodard, 96, of Wilson, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Good News Advent Christian Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Many will remember her from Cherry’s Restaurant, where she made friends for over 25 years.
Surviving are her daughters, Faye Dawson of Lucama, Ann Evans (John Lee) of Wilson, Jean Pate and...
Roland Godwin
Feb 9, 2023
William Roland Godwin, 83, of Black Creek, died Thursday, February 9, 2023.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Daniels Chapel OFWB Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He was “Papa” to his family. They enjoyed visiting the North Carolina mountains where his mother’s family originated. He enjoyed cutting his grass and making sure the yard was in top condition.
...
Sue Ferrell
Feb 8, 2023
Sue Brooks Ferrell, 89, of Wilson, died peacefully on February 8, 2023, at her home.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at First Christian Church, 207 Tarboro St., Wilson, on Saturday, February 11th, at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall following the service.
She was born on May 5, 1933, in Wilson to...
Maggi Lund
Jan 28, 2023
Margaret Francke “Maggi” Lund, 87, of Wilson, died at her home on January 28, 2023.
A service will be held at a later date.
She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Lund of the home and Jensen Nelson (John) of Seattle, WA; sons, Jeff Lund of Fremont and Greg Lund of Jackson, MS; grandchildren, Colby and Kellen Nelson.
Mrs. Lund...
Dewey "Hezzie" Davis
Jan 24, 2023
Dewey R. Davis, 88, of Lucama, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Little Rock OFWB Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Copeland Davis; daughter, Susan Cleary (Brad) of Banner Elk; sons, Jim Davis of the home and Dewey “Rusty” Davis, Jr. of Raleigh; grandchildren, Matt Cleary,...
