Mary Bryan Rasberry
Sep 23, 2022
Mary Bryan Cummings Rasberry, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at home with her children by her side. Though a long illness limited her activities in recent years, she continued to live life with great determination and a positive attitude and would often say, with a smile, “I feel too good to be sick”.
Mary Bryan was born in Kinston, NC...
Jewel Windham
Sep 21, 2022
Jewel Moore Windham, 91, of Wilson, died Wednesday, September 21, 2022.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, with a time of visiting beginning an hour before the service. Burial, Stantonsburg Cemetery, beside her husband, Elbert P. Windham, who died in 1985.
Mrs. Windham was a registered nurse for several years and many will remember her in the office of...
Jean Whitley
Sep 16, 2022
Jean Thomas Whitley, 77, of Elm City, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 16, 2022.
Funeral, Monday, 7:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
She is survived by her son, William "Glenn" Upchurch (Tiffany) of Elm City; granddaughter, Hunter Upchurch of Elm City; brother, Tony Thomas of Clayton; niece, Ashley Williams...
Anne Brunson
Sep 14, 2022
Anne Sumner Brunson, 93 of Wilson, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
A celebration of life will be held graveside at Maplewood Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, with inurnment to follow. The family will be at home Friday from 6:30-8 p.m.
Mrs. Brunson was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. “Bobby” Brunson, Jr. in 2018, her sister Toni P....
R.B. Lancaster
Sep 12, 2022
STANTONSBURG - Redden Bryant “R.B.” Lancaster Jr., 93, of the Watery Branch Community, passed away peacefully on Monday September 12, 2022 at his home.
The visitation will be Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, at Watery Branch FWB Church. The funeral will be Friday, 11:00 AM, at the church. Interment, will follow in the Eureka Cemetery, Eureka.
R.B. was born on...
Doris Godwin
Sep 5, 2022
Doris Holland Godwin, 94, of Lucama, died Monday, September 5, 2022.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00-7:30 PM.
Mrs. Godwin was preceded in death by her husband, J. Roy Godwin; parents, Albert and Cassie Sullivan Holland; great-granddaughter, Lila Grace Watson; sisters, Betty Faye Raper and Annie Lee Barnes; brothers, Orez,...
Brooks Heath
Sep 5, 2022
Alton Brooks Heath, 85, of Wilson, died Monday, September, 5, 2022.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Aycock Family Cemetery, 2107 NC Hwy 222 W, Fremont.
He was a son of the late Ben and Lyda Tyndall Heath of Greene County; son, Dalton B. Heath, preceded him. He served in the military and would go on to retire from Jessup Distributing Company...
Pearson Moore
Aug 22, 2022
Pearson Moore was born April 16, 2001, in Rocky Mount. He grew up on Hermitage Road in Wilson which served as a home for himself and his myriad of friends throughout his life.
Many people are deemed “people persons,” but none so much as Pearson. Pearson loved all people to his core and was someone who never knew a stranger....
Glendoline Rowe
Aug 20, 2022
Glendoline Dunn Rowe, 96, of Lucama, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Little Rock OFWB Church. Interment, Lucas Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 PM. The family will be at the home of Mary Katherine Rowe all other times.
Grandma Toots, as she was affectionately known to many, grew up in...
Carl Benton
Aug 20, 2022
Carl Owen Benton, 84, of Fremont, died Saturday, August 20, 2022, doing what he loved to do, working on the farm.
Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, Fremont Missionary Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. The burial will be for and at the convenience of the family
He was a 1956 graduate of Fremont School where he excelled...
Emily Holloman
Aug 17, 2022
Emily Pope Holloman, 85, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
Funeral, Saturday, 10:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. An interment service for the family will be in Holly Springs OFWB Church Cemetery, Kenly.
Mrs. Holloman is survived by her daughter, Harriet Ellis Stinson and husband, Scot, of Wilson; sister Marvene Creech (David) of Selma; brothers, H.T....
Theresa Riccitelli
Aug 10, 2022
Theresa Agnes Riccitelli, 78, passed away on Wednesday August 10, 2022 at Accordius of Wilson surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Boston, MA on August 7, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Rose Riccitelli of Milford, NH. She was also preceded in death by her brother Richard Rocco Riccitelli.
Theresa grew up in Milford,...
Cheryl Graziani
Aug 9, 2022
Cheryl Buehler Graziani, 72, of Saratoga, died Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
A private service was held for the family.
Cheryl was a retired librarian, avid reader, homemaker, mother and devoted grandmother. Her strength, courage of conviction, and deep love for her family were unparalleled. She was truly one of a kind.
She is survived by her daughters, Angela G. Upchurch...
Don Pridgen
Aug 9, 2022
Donald Farmer “Don” Pridgen, 86, of Wilson went home to his Lord on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 6:00 in the afternoon. He was attended by his beloved wife Glenyce, who had remained faithfully by his side over the preceding month while Don was under the care of Kitty Askins Hospice of Goldsboro.
Don is survived by his wife,...
Jim Spears
Aug 8, 2022
James Robert Spears, affectionately known as Jim, 70, of Wilson passed on Monday, August 8, 2022.
Visitation will be held at Stoneybrook Christian Church on Friday, August 12, at 2:00 PM, with the funeral service to follow at 3:00.
Jim was born on July 22, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Xichigan. Jim is survived by Evelyn, his wife of 48 years.
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Frances Holloman
Aug 7, 2022
Minnie Frances Barrett Holloman passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 7, surrounded by family and friends.
The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 PM.
Frances was born on December 30, 1935 in Durham, North Carolina to the late William Stephen Ellis and Maggie Mae Lee. She was preceded in death by her brother, Clarence...
Donald Herring
Aug 3, 2022
Donald W. Herring, 93, of Wilson, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
The service will be Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service with visitation one hour before the service.
Mr. Herring was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Sanderson Herring in 2018. He was retired from Watson Electric and was a vice-president.
He is survived by his daughters, Melanie...
Jerry Strickland
Aug 3, 2022
Jerry D. Strickland, 83, of Middlesex, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
A graveside service will be Friday, 10:00 AM, at Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex.
Jerry had worked with Norfolk Southern Railroad.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Whitley Strickland; daughter, Kelly Lancaster (Michael) of Sims; son, Tracy Strickland of Middlesex.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cragmont...
Bettie West
Aug 1, 2022
Bettie Rouse West, 77, of Wilson, passed on Monday, August 1, 2022.
Visitation will be held at Wilson Memorial Service on Wednesday, August 3 from 6:30-8:00 PM. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 4 at 11:00 AM at Maplewood Cemetery.
Bettie was born on April 9, 1945 in Kinston, North Carolina. Bettie, who is survived by her...
Catherine Gill
Jul 31, 2022
Catherine Carter Gill, 88, of Wilson, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022.
The family will receive friends Friday August 5, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the home of Russ and Louise Dillard.
She is survived by her daughters Louise Dillard (Russ) and Bain Schultz (Ed); grandchildren, Sarah Stump (Bo), Gillian Dillard, William Schultz, and Nathan Schultz; great-granddaughter, Catherine Love...
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Mary Bryan Rasberry
Sep 23, 2022
Mary Bryan Cummings Rasberry, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at home with her children by her side. Though a long illness limited her activities in recent years, she continued to live life with great determination and a positive attitude and would often say, with a smile, “I feel too good to be sick”.
Mary Bryan was born in Kinston, NC...
Jewel Windham
Sep 21, 2022
Jewel Moore Windham, 91, of Wilson, died Wednesday, September 21, 2022.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, with a time of visiting beginning an hour before the service. Burial, Stantonsburg Cemetery, beside her husband, Elbert P. Windham, who died in 1985.
Mrs. Windham was a registered nurse for several years and many will remember her in the office of...
Jean Whitley
Sep 16, 2022
Jean Thomas Whitley, 77, of Elm City, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 16, 2022.
Funeral, Monday, 7:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
She is survived by her son, William "Glenn" Upchurch (Tiffany) of Elm City; granddaughter, Hunter Upchurch of Elm City; brother, Tony Thomas of Clayton; niece, Ashley Williams...
Anne Brunson
Sep 14, 2022
Anne Sumner Brunson, 93 of Wilson, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
A celebration of life will be held graveside at Maplewood Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, with inurnment to follow. The family will be at home Friday from 6:30-8 p.m.
Mrs. Brunson was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. “Bobby” Brunson, Jr. in 2018, her sister Toni P....
R.B. Lancaster
Sep 12, 2022
STANTONSBURG - Redden Bryant “R.B.” Lancaster Jr., 93, of the Watery Branch Community, passed away peacefully on Monday September 12, 2022 at his home.
The visitation will be Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, at Watery Branch FWB Church. The funeral will be Friday, 11:00 AM, at the church. Interment, will follow in the Eureka Cemetery, Eureka.
R.B. was born on...
Doris Godwin
Sep 5, 2022
Doris Holland Godwin, 94, of Lucama, died Monday, September 5, 2022.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00-7:30 PM.
Mrs. Godwin was preceded in death by her husband, J. Roy Godwin; parents, Albert and Cassie Sullivan Holland; great-granddaughter, Lila Grace Watson; sisters, Betty Faye Raper and Annie Lee Barnes; brothers, Orez,...
Brooks Heath
Sep 5, 2022
Alton Brooks Heath, 85, of Wilson, died Monday, September, 5, 2022.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Aycock Family Cemetery, 2107 NC Hwy 222 W, Fremont.
He was a son of the late Ben and Lyda Tyndall Heath of Greene County; son, Dalton B. Heath, preceded him. He served in the military and would go on to retire from Jessup Distributing Company...
Pearson Moore
Aug 22, 2022
Pearson Moore was born April 16, 2001, in Rocky Mount. He grew up on Hermitage Road in Wilson which served as a home for himself and his myriad of friends throughout his life.
Many people are deemed “people persons,” but none so much as Pearson. Pearson loved all people to his core and was someone who never knew a stranger....
Glendoline Rowe
Aug 20, 2022
Glendoline Dunn Rowe, 96, of Lucama, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Little Rock OFWB Church. Interment, Lucas Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 PM. The family will be at the home of Mary Katherine Rowe all other times.
Grandma Toots, as she was affectionately known to many, grew up in...
Carl Benton
Aug 20, 2022
Carl Owen Benton, 84, of Fremont, died Saturday, August 20, 2022, doing what he loved to do, working on the farm.
Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, Fremont Missionary Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. The burial will be for and at the convenience of the family
He was a 1956 graduate of Fremont School where he excelled...
Emily Holloman
Aug 17, 2022
Emily Pope Holloman, 85, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
Funeral, Saturday, 10:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. An interment service for the family will be in Holly Springs OFWB Church Cemetery, Kenly.
Mrs. Holloman is survived by her daughter, Harriet Ellis Stinson and husband, Scot, of Wilson; sister Marvene Creech (David) of Selma; brothers, H.T....
Theresa Riccitelli
Aug 10, 2022
Theresa Agnes Riccitelli, 78, passed away on Wednesday August 10, 2022 at Accordius of Wilson surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Boston, MA on August 7, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Rose Riccitelli of Milford, NH. She was also preceded in death by her brother Richard Rocco Riccitelli.
Theresa grew up in Milford,...
Cheryl Graziani
Aug 9, 2022
Cheryl Buehler Graziani, 72, of Saratoga, died Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
A private service was held for the family.
Cheryl was a retired librarian, avid reader, homemaker, mother and devoted grandmother. Her strength, courage of conviction, and deep love for her family were unparalleled. She was truly one of a kind.
She is survived by her daughters, Angela G. Upchurch...
Don Pridgen
Aug 9, 2022
Donald Farmer “Don” Pridgen, 86, of Wilson went home to his Lord on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 6:00 in the afternoon. He was attended by his beloved wife Glenyce, who had remained faithfully by his side over the preceding month while Don was under the care of Kitty Askins Hospice of Goldsboro.
Don is survived by his wife,...
Jim Spears
Aug 8, 2022
James Robert Spears, affectionately known as Jim, 70, of Wilson passed on Monday, August 8, 2022.
Visitation will be held at Stoneybrook Christian Church on Friday, August 12, at 2:00 PM, with the funeral service to follow at 3:00.
Jim was born on July 22, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Xichigan. Jim is survived by Evelyn, his wife of 48 years.
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Frances Holloman
Aug 7, 2022
Minnie Frances Barrett Holloman passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 7, surrounded by family and friends.
The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 PM.
Frances was born on December 30, 1935 in Durham, North Carolina to the late William Stephen Ellis and Maggie Mae Lee. She was preceded in death by her brother, Clarence...
Donald Herring
Aug 3, 2022
Donald W. Herring, 93, of Wilson, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
The service will be Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service with visitation one hour before the service.
Mr. Herring was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Sanderson Herring in 2018. He was retired from Watson Electric and was a vice-president.
He is survived by his daughters, Melanie...
Jerry Strickland
Aug 3, 2022
Jerry D. Strickland, 83, of Middlesex, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
A graveside service will be Friday, 10:00 AM, at Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex.
Jerry had worked with Norfolk Southern Railroad.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Whitley Strickland; daughter, Kelly Lancaster (Michael) of Sims; son, Tracy Strickland of Middlesex.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cragmont...
Bettie West
Aug 1, 2022
Bettie Rouse West, 77, of Wilson, passed on Monday, August 1, 2022.
Visitation will be held at Wilson Memorial Service on Wednesday, August 3 from 6:30-8:00 PM. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 4 at 11:00 AM at Maplewood Cemetery.
Bettie was born on April 9, 1945 in Kinston, North Carolina. Bettie, who is survived by her...
Catherine Gill
Jul 31, 2022
Catherine Carter Gill, 88, of Wilson, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022.
The family will receive friends Friday August 5, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the home of Russ and Louise Dillard.
She is survived by her daughters Louise Dillard (Russ) and Bain Schultz (Ed); grandchildren, Sarah Stump (Bo), Gillian Dillard, William Schultz, and Nathan Schultz; great-granddaughter, Catherine Love...
