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...
Phyllis Carr
May 15, 2023
Phyllis Jones Carr, 86, of Lucama, died Monday, May 15, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, 3:00 PM, at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 6:00-7:30 PM.
She is survived by her daughters, Phyllis Carr (Lisa Eklund) of Raleigh; Vickie Lewis (Jeff) of Lucama and Joni Hutchins (Sharon Holland)...
William David Phillips, Jr.
May 13, 2023
William David Phillips, Jr., 70, of Carolina Beach, died of cancer in Wilmington on May 13, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his father, William David Phillips, Sr.
He is survived by his mother, Deane Bolton Phillips; son, William David Phillips III; daughter, Margaret Grace Phillips both of Ocean Isle Beach; sister, Becky Gibbons and husband, Miller, and their...
Sid Harmon
Apr 28, 2023
William Sidney Harmon, 83, of Wilson, passed away surrounded by family on Friday April 28, 2023.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 3, 1:00-2:00 pm at Wilson Memorial Service, followed at 2:00 by a graveside service at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Sidney was born in Newport News, VA and grew up in Bertie County NC. He graduated from his beloved University...
Shirley Parker
Apr 28, 2023
Shirley Langston Parker, 85, of Wilson, died Friday, April 28, 2023.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, with a time of visiting from 1:00 – 1:45 PM.
Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by a grandson, Blake Taylor; parents: Edgar Richard and Magdalene Taylor Langston of Johnston County.
She is survived by her husband, J.T. Parker, Jr.; daughter,...
Larrie Smith
Apr 23, 2023
Larrie Smith, 74, of Walstonburg, died Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Baker Smith; daughters, Michelle Glover (Mike), Melissa Talarico; sons, Paul Smith (Olivia), Timmy Smith and John Paul Smith (Ashley); grandchildren, Skylar Talarico, Falon, Bree and Devin Jackson, Keira...
Eddie Lucas
Apr 23, 2023
Eddie Lucas, 78, of Elm City, died Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Funeral, Wednesday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Eddie was owner of Carpets by Eddie Lucas. He loved hunting, running his dogs, and was a Duke and Yankees Fan.
He is survived by his wife,...
Sheila Bouillon
Apr 22, 2023
Sheila Underwood Bouillon, 54, of Wilson, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, 6:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
She was preceded in death by her husband Aron E. Bouillon and parents, Thomas and Wilma Overby Underwood.
Sheila was a graduate of Atlantic Christian College (Barton) and worked at the State Employees Credit Union.
She is...
Fuller Dibrell
Apr 18, 2023
On Tuesday morning, April 18, 2023, James Fuller Dibrell, Jr. found peace and rest in the arms of Jesus. By his side, his faithful and constant companion, Duke, and in the solitude of the woodlands he loved, he took the hand of his Savior and followed him home lifted up to heaven on the wings of eagles.
Funeral, Sunday, April,...
Sandy Adkins
Apr 16, 2023
Sandy Baltzegar Adkins, 81, of Wilson, faithful follower of Jesus, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, devoted sister and loyal friend passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, April 16, 2023 with her dear husband of 61 years, Charles, by her side.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, 2:00 PM, at Forest Hills Baptist Church. The visitation will be one...
Vickie Weaver
Apr 15, 2023
Vickie Woolard Weaver, 69, of Elm City, died Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, April 22, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Vickie was preceded in death by her husband Ray Weaver in July 2021 and parents, Fred and Doris Morgan Woolard.
She is survived by her daughters, Jessica Sexton (Jason) of Elm City...
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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...
Phyllis Carr
May 15, 2023
Phyllis Jones Carr, 86, of Lucama, died Monday, May 15, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, 3:00 PM, at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 6:00-7:30 PM.
She is survived by her daughters, Phyllis Carr (Lisa Eklund) of Raleigh; Vickie Lewis (Jeff) of Lucama and Joni Hutchins (Sharon Holland)...
William David Phillips, Jr.
May 13, 2023
William David Phillips, Jr., 70, of Carolina Beach, died of cancer in Wilmington on May 13, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his father, William David Phillips, Sr.
He is survived by his mother, Deane Bolton Phillips; son, William David Phillips III; daughter, Margaret Grace Phillips both of Ocean Isle Beach; sister, Becky Gibbons and husband, Miller, and their...
Sid Harmon
Apr 28, 2023
William Sidney Harmon, 83, of Wilson, passed away surrounded by family on Friday April 28, 2023.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 3, 1:00-2:00 pm at Wilson Memorial Service, followed at 2:00 by a graveside service at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Sidney was born in Newport News, VA and grew up in Bertie County NC. He graduated from his beloved University...
Shirley Parker
Apr 28, 2023
Shirley Langston Parker, 85, of Wilson, died Friday, April 28, 2023.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, with a time of visiting from 1:00 – 1:45 PM.
Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by a grandson, Blake Taylor; parents: Edgar Richard and Magdalene Taylor Langston of Johnston County.
She is survived by her husband, J.T. Parker, Jr.; daughter,...
Larrie Smith
Apr 23, 2023
Larrie Smith, 74, of Walstonburg, died Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Baker Smith; daughters, Michelle Glover (Mike), Melissa Talarico; sons, Paul Smith (Olivia), Timmy Smith and John Paul Smith (Ashley); grandchildren, Skylar Talarico, Falon, Bree and Devin Jackson, Keira...
Eddie Lucas
Apr 23, 2023
Eddie Lucas, 78, of Elm City, died Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Funeral, Wednesday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Eddie was owner of Carpets by Eddie Lucas. He loved hunting, running his dogs, and was a Duke and Yankees Fan.
He is survived by his wife,...
Sheila Bouillon
Apr 22, 2023
Sheila Underwood Bouillon, 54, of Wilson, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023.
Funeral, Thursday, 6:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
She was preceded in death by her husband Aron E. Bouillon and parents, Thomas and Wilma Overby Underwood.
Sheila was a graduate of Atlantic Christian College (Barton) and worked at the State Employees Credit Union.
She is...
Fuller Dibrell
Apr 18, 2023
On Tuesday morning, April 18, 2023, James Fuller Dibrell, Jr. found peace and rest in the arms of Jesus. By his side, his faithful and constant companion, Duke, and in the solitude of the woodlands he loved, he took the hand of his Savior and followed him home lifted up to heaven on the wings of eagles.
Funeral, Sunday, April,...
Sandy Adkins
Apr 16, 2023
Sandy Baltzegar Adkins, 81, of Wilson, faithful follower of Jesus, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, devoted sister and loyal friend passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, April 16, 2023 with her dear husband of 61 years, Charles, by her side.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, 2:00 PM, at Forest Hills Baptist Church. The visitation will be one...
Vickie Weaver
Apr 15, 2023
Vickie Woolard Weaver, 69, of Elm City, died Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Funeral, Saturday, April 22, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Vickie was preceded in death by her husband Ray Weaver in July 2021 and parents, Fred and Doris Morgan Woolard.
She is survived by her daughters, Jessica Sexton (Jason) of Elm City...
