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...
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...
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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...
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...
