Tim Pate
Jan 22, 2023
John Timothy “Tim” Pate, 56, of Wilson, died Sunday, January 22, 2023.
Funeral, Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Tim was retired from Bridgestone-Firestone.
He is survived by his daughters, Ashley Hawley (William) of Lucama and Emily “Niki” Hodges (Robert) of Penders Crossroads; grandchildren, Makayla Hawley, Justin Hodges and Kaylee Hodges; brother,...
Judy Barnes
Jan 20, 2023
Judy Risko Barnes, 74, of Elm City, died Friday, January 20, 2023.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Judy was a retired beautician.
She is survived by her son, Thomas Barnes (Kelly) of Wilson; grandchildren, Danielle, Janielle and Luke Barnes; sister, Anna Harris of Wilson; sisters-in-law, Alice Risko of Wilson and Debbie Risko of Florida; brother-in-law, Carl Hinson of...
R.C. Owens, Jr.
Jan 15, 2023
Robert Clay “R.C.” Owens, Jr., 90, of Wilson, died Sunday, January 15, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, 10:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mr. Owens was born on September 13, 1932 in Wilson County. He graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1950. Mr. Owens worked in the plumbing and heating industry for over 50...
Ruby Blizzard
Jan 14, 2023
Ruby Lee Lucas Blizzard, 80, of the Black Creek community, died Saturday, January 14, 2023, in her home.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Black Creek Cemetery. The family will be at home until the funeral hour.
Surviving is her husband, Chester R. Blizzard; daughter, Terry Barnes of Black Creek; son, Danny Ray Blizzard (Connie) of Nashville; grandchildren, Lee Ann Barnes (David...
Albert Lane, Jr.
Jan 14, 2023
Albert Lane, Jr., 75, of the Evansdale Community, Wilson, died Saturday, January 14, 2023.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment will be for the family at a later time.
Surviving is his wife, Brenda Lane; daughters, Lisa Askew (Ronnie) of Elm City and Jamie Bounedjar (Steve) of Wilson; son, Scott...
James Blow
Jan 8, 2023
James Paul Blow, 77, of Fremont, died Sunday, January 8, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, 1:00 PM, Wayne Memorial Park, Dudley.
Surviving is his wife, Louise Bass Blow; daughter, Mandy Hales (Allen) of the home; grandchildren, Kiera and Alexis Harvey; sister, Lela Kennedy of Fremont; brother, Wayne Blow of Raleigh.
James was preceded in death by his son, Mark Blow; parents, Albert...
Clifton Barnes
Jan 6, 2023
Clifton O. Barnes passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at his home in Rocky Mount, with his family at his side.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 9 at 1 pm at Maplewood Cemetery followed by visitation.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ramona Lamm Barnes; daughters, Cathy Pirko (Charles) of Lancaster PA. and...
Gilbert Bass
Jan 6, 2023
Gilbert Brian Bass, 61, of Stantonsburg, died Friday, January 6, 2023.
The family will receive friends Saturday, January 14, 2:00 - 4:00 PM, at the home of his mother, 410 S. Main Street, Stantonsburg.
Gilbert loved the beach and watching NASCAR.
He is survived by his son, Marshall Bass of Wilson; grandson, Jaxson Bass; mother, Ellen Eason Bass of Stantonsburg;...
Frances Rogister
Jan 3, 2023
Frances Newcomb Rogister, 68, of Sims, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 3, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 7pm at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 2pm at Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Frances enjoyed spending time with her family, doing word searches, and cooking for those she loved.
She was preceded...
Elizabeth Groce
Jan 1, 2023
Elizabeth Danette Groce, 30, of Marion, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, in Norfolk Virginia.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM at Rose of Sharon OFWB Church, 8000 Bear Grass Rd., Robersonville NC, conducted by Reverend Johnny Sullivan. Visitation, Friday, 6 – 8 PM, Wilson Memorial Service.
She had been employed by First Advantage of Fishers, Indiana, Marion General Hospital,...
Horace Issette
Dec 27, 2022
Horace Ray Issette, 77, of Wilson died Tuesday, December 27, 2022.
Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Horace was an upholsterer, including boat cushions, had worked at Barcalounger, and retired from Superior Cable (now Draka). He served in the Army and was a volunteer at Silver Lake Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife Lucendia Turner Issette;...
Coon Pittman, Jr.
Dec 25, 2022
Coon Pittman, Jr., 97, of Elm City, died Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Mr. Pittman was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Elizabeth Lamm Pittman; daughters, Brenda Baker (Buddy) of Wilson and Susan Wooten (Jr.) of Elm City; son, James Pittman (Brenda) of Wilson; grandchildren, Jamie Pittman,...
Hoyt Rogers
Dec 24, 2022
Hoyt Rogers, 75, of Winchester, VA, died December 24, 2022. Funeral, Noon, Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be 30 minutes before the funeral.
Hoyt was born on February 3, 1947, in Marion County, SC to Horace P. and Leitha Mae Brown Rogers.He graduated from Ralph L. Fike High School in 1965. During his time there,...
Evelyn Hill
Dec 24, 2022
Evelyn Pate Hill, 93, of Wilson, died Saturday, December 24, 2022.
A service will be held for and at the convenience of the family. The visitation will be Monday, January 2, 2023 at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1407 Forest Hills Rd NW, Wilson, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.
Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her husband, James A. “Jim”...
Teresa Davis
Dec 22, 2022
Teresa Carolyn Davis, 73, of Bailey, died December 22, 2022.
Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Bailey Cemetery.
Teresa graduated from Bailey High School and retired with over 30 years of service from the NC Department of Administration, Purchase and Contract Division. She traveled to many countries. Las Vegas was her favorite place to...
James Bass
Dec 22, 2022
James Albert Bass, 86, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 22, 2022.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mr. Bass was retired parts manager at Lee Motor Company, and had served in the National Guard.
He is survived by his wife Mary Sutton Bass; sister, Jean Goff of Wilson; brother, Hilton Bass (Jo...
Charles Tyson
Dec 15, 2022
Charles Stewart Tyson, 80, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 15, 2022.
Funeral, Monday, 1:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial will be for and at the convenience of the family.
Charles was retired from Thurston Motor Lines.
Surviving is his wife Linda Hardison Tyson; daughter, Angie Stocks (Andy) of Wilson; son, Ed Tyson...
Matthew Bunn
Dec 13, 2022
Matthew Samuel “Matt” Bunn, 26, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
Matt’s Celebration of Life will be Sunday, December 18, 2022, 4:00, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
Matt was born November 16, 1996. He was so loving and devoted to his family and friends. He was an avid sports fan, fisherman, history buff and video gamer. ...
Bud Pearson
Dec 13, 2022
Rodney Madison "Bud" Pearson, 89, of Sims, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday evening, December 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Funeral, Saturday, 10:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 5:00-6:30 PM.
Rodney was born in Nash County on April 29, 1933. He retired from the NC Department...
Paul Elliott
Dec 12, 2022
Paul Warren Elliott, 57, of Wilson, died Monday, December 12, 2022.
Funeral, Saturday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting.
Paul was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Frank Elliott, in January 2022.
He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Newcomb Elliott; sisters, Mary Davis and Rebecca Kicklighter; nieces, Leah Bissette (Matthew) and Hannah Kicklighter...
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Tim Pate
Jan 22, 2023
John Timothy “Tim” Pate, 56, of Wilson, died Sunday, January 22, 2023.
Funeral, Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Tim was retired from Bridgestone-Firestone.
He is survived by his daughters, Ashley Hawley (William) of Lucama and Emily “Niki” Hodges (Robert) of Penders Crossroads; grandchildren, Makayla Hawley, Justin Hodges and Kaylee Hodges; brother,...
Judy Barnes
Jan 20, 2023
Judy Risko Barnes, 74, of Elm City, died Friday, January 20, 2023.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Judy was a retired beautician.
She is survived by her son, Thomas Barnes (Kelly) of Wilson; grandchildren, Danielle, Janielle and Luke Barnes; sister, Anna Harris of Wilson; sisters-in-law, Alice Risko of Wilson and Debbie Risko of Florida; brother-in-law, Carl Hinson of...
R.C. Owens, Jr.
Jan 15, 2023
Robert Clay “R.C.” Owens, Jr., 90, of Wilson, died Sunday, January 15, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, 10:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mr. Owens was born on September 13, 1932 in Wilson County. He graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1950. Mr. Owens worked in the plumbing and heating industry for over 50...
Ruby Blizzard
Jan 14, 2023
Ruby Lee Lucas Blizzard, 80, of the Black Creek community, died Saturday, January 14, 2023, in her home.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Black Creek Cemetery. The family will be at home until the funeral hour.
Surviving is her husband, Chester R. Blizzard; daughter, Terry Barnes of Black Creek; son, Danny Ray Blizzard (Connie) of Nashville; grandchildren, Lee Ann Barnes (David...
Albert Lane, Jr.
Jan 14, 2023
Albert Lane, Jr., 75, of the Evansdale Community, Wilson, died Saturday, January 14, 2023.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment will be for the family at a later time.
Surviving is his wife, Brenda Lane; daughters, Lisa Askew (Ronnie) of Elm City and Jamie Bounedjar (Steve) of Wilson; son, Scott...
James Blow
Jan 8, 2023
James Paul Blow, 77, of Fremont, died Sunday, January 8, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, 1:00 PM, Wayne Memorial Park, Dudley.
Surviving is his wife, Louise Bass Blow; daughter, Mandy Hales (Allen) of the home; grandchildren, Kiera and Alexis Harvey; sister, Lela Kennedy of Fremont; brother, Wayne Blow of Raleigh.
James was preceded in death by his son, Mark Blow; parents, Albert...
Clifton Barnes
Jan 6, 2023
Clifton O. Barnes passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at his home in Rocky Mount, with his family at his side.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 9 at 1 pm at Maplewood Cemetery followed by visitation.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ramona Lamm Barnes; daughters, Cathy Pirko (Charles) of Lancaster PA. and...
Gilbert Bass
Jan 6, 2023
Gilbert Brian Bass, 61, of Stantonsburg, died Friday, January 6, 2023.
The family will receive friends Saturday, January 14, 2:00 - 4:00 PM, at the home of his mother, 410 S. Main Street, Stantonsburg.
Gilbert loved the beach and watching NASCAR.
He is survived by his son, Marshall Bass of Wilson; grandson, Jaxson Bass; mother, Ellen Eason Bass of Stantonsburg;...
Frances Rogister
Jan 3, 2023
Frances Newcomb Rogister, 68, of Sims, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 3, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 7pm at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 2pm at Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Frances enjoyed spending time with her family, doing word searches, and cooking for those she loved.
She was preceded...
Elizabeth Groce
Jan 1, 2023
Elizabeth Danette Groce, 30, of Marion, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, in Norfolk Virginia.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM at Rose of Sharon OFWB Church, 8000 Bear Grass Rd., Robersonville NC, conducted by Reverend Johnny Sullivan. Visitation, Friday, 6 – 8 PM, Wilson Memorial Service.
She had been employed by First Advantage of Fishers, Indiana, Marion General Hospital,...
Horace Issette
Dec 27, 2022
Horace Ray Issette, 77, of Wilson died Tuesday, December 27, 2022.
Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Horace was an upholsterer, including boat cushions, had worked at Barcalounger, and retired from Superior Cable (now Draka). He served in the Army and was a volunteer at Silver Lake Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife Lucendia Turner Issette;...
Coon Pittman, Jr.
Dec 25, 2022
Coon Pittman, Jr., 97, of Elm City, died Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Mr. Pittman was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Elizabeth Lamm Pittman; daughters, Brenda Baker (Buddy) of Wilson and Susan Wooten (Jr.) of Elm City; son, James Pittman (Brenda) of Wilson; grandchildren, Jamie Pittman,...
Hoyt Rogers
Dec 24, 2022
Hoyt Rogers, 75, of Winchester, VA, died December 24, 2022. Funeral, Noon, Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be 30 minutes before the funeral.
Hoyt was born on February 3, 1947, in Marion County, SC to Horace P. and Leitha Mae Brown Rogers.He graduated from Ralph L. Fike High School in 1965. During his time there,...
Evelyn Hill
Dec 24, 2022
Evelyn Pate Hill, 93, of Wilson, died Saturday, December 24, 2022.
A service will be held for and at the convenience of the family. The visitation will be Monday, January 2, 2023 at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1407 Forest Hills Rd NW, Wilson, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.
Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her husband, James A. “Jim”...
Teresa Davis
Dec 22, 2022
Teresa Carolyn Davis, 73, of Bailey, died December 22, 2022.
Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Bailey Cemetery.
Teresa graduated from Bailey High School and retired with over 30 years of service from the NC Department of Administration, Purchase and Contract Division. She traveled to many countries. Las Vegas was her favorite place to...
James Bass
Dec 22, 2022
James Albert Bass, 86, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 22, 2022.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mr. Bass was retired parts manager at Lee Motor Company, and had served in the National Guard.
He is survived by his wife Mary Sutton Bass; sister, Jean Goff of Wilson; brother, Hilton Bass (Jo...
Charles Tyson
Dec 15, 2022
Charles Stewart Tyson, 80, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 15, 2022.
Funeral, Monday, 1:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial will be for and at the convenience of the family.
Charles was retired from Thurston Motor Lines.
Surviving is his wife Linda Hardison Tyson; daughter, Angie Stocks (Andy) of Wilson; son, Ed Tyson...
Matthew Bunn
Dec 13, 2022
Matthew Samuel “Matt” Bunn, 26, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
Matt’s Celebration of Life will be Sunday, December 18, 2022, 4:00, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
Matt was born November 16, 1996. He was so loving and devoted to his family and friends. He was an avid sports fan, fisherman, history buff and video gamer. ...
Bud Pearson
Dec 13, 2022
Rodney Madison "Bud" Pearson, 89, of Sims, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday evening, December 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Funeral, Saturday, 10:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 5:00-6:30 PM.
Rodney was born in Nash County on April 29, 1933. He retired from the NC Department...
Paul Elliott
Dec 12, 2022
Paul Warren Elliott, 57, of Wilson, died Monday, December 12, 2022.
Funeral, Saturday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting.
Paul was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Frank Elliott, in January 2022.
He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Newcomb Elliott; sisters, Mary Davis and Rebecca Kicklighter; nieces, Leah Bissette (Matthew) and Hannah Kicklighter...
