Jerry Arnette
Nov 27, 2022
Jerry W. Arnette, 69, of Elm City, died Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Funeral, Friday, December 2, 11:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service with Pastor Rusty Russell officiating, followed by visitation. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.
Jerry was born on May 23, 1953, to Chancey Arnette and Clara Smith, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Knowles Arnette;...
Sandra Newman
Nov 26, 2022
Sandra Kaye Newman, 60, of Ayden, died Saturday, November 26, 2022.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:30 PM, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1423 Forest Hills Rd NW, Wilson, followed by visitation.
Sandra was the youngest child of Earl and Annice Newman, born in Wilson, NC on July 9, 1962.
The one that completed "the Seven", Sandra was very close with her siblings....
Jerold Williams
Nov 26, 2022
Jerold Bryan Williams, 72, of Wilson, died Saturday, November 26, 2022.
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, First Baptist Church. Burial with Masonic Rites will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park beside his wife, Joan Rodgers Williams, who died in April, 2013. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 PM.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death...
Dr. Tyson Jennette
Nov 24, 2022
Dr. Albert Tyson Jennette, 88, of Wilson, died Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Wilmington, NC after a brief illness.
Services will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023, at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 202 Goldsboro St NE, Wilson, at 2:00 PM. The family will be receiving guests following the service at the Jennette home, 907 Raleigh Road Parkway West.
He...
James Adkins
Nov 23, 2022
James Gay Adkins, 82, of Wilson, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
A Celebration of Life will be Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service with a time of visiting and sharing to follow. Pastor Steve Strickland of Grace Baptist Church will officiate. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Gay Adkins and Cora Smith Adkins and...
Joyce Gay
Nov 19, 2022
Joyce Narron Gay, 90, of Wilson, died Saturday, November 19, 2022.
Funeral, Wednesday, November 23, 10:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service with Rev. Linda Walling officiating, followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Gay was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Gay; parents, Thad and Mary Baines Narron; brothers, Thad Narron, Jr., Jack Narron and Glenn Narron and sister,...
Bill Watson
Nov 15, 2022
LUCAMA – William R. “Bill” Watson, 90, of the Spring Hill community, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
Funeral, Friday, 3:00 PM, Spring Hill Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery with Masonic Rites. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral.
Bill served his country in the United States Air Force for nearly 22 years. Upon retirement...
Katharine Dupree
Nov 11, 2022
Katharine "Kathy" Frances Verney Donnelly Dupree, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on November 11, 2022.
A Celebration of Life will be Monday, November 14, 2:00 PM, at First United Methodist Church followed by visitation.
She was born in Cheshire, England, to Geoffrey and Lucy Donnelly on March 3, 1937. She was preceded in death by...
Aileen Babb
Nov 10, 2022
Aileen Renta-Rubero Babb, 66, of Wilson, born in Humacao, Puerto Rico and having raised her family in Northbrook, IL died Thursday, November 10th.
Aileen graduated from the University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez with a Civil Engineering degree in 1976. She did her Masters in Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville. She worked as an engineer for...
Larry Holt
Nov 9, 2022
Larry D. Holt, 75, of Wilson, passed away on November 9, 2022 after an extended period of illness.
He was born in Loris, South Carolina on September 5, 1947 to Mildred and Newton Holt.
His career as a tobacconist began on his family’s farm, eventually leading him to Wilson, NC and to jobs with Standard Commercial, Universal Leaf and AOI....
Watson Barnes
Nov 5, 2022
William Watson Barnes, of Wilson, passed away at the age of 85 after a brief stay at UNC Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Thompson, his parents, Selma Watson and James Lucas Barnes, and his brother, James Lucas Barnes, Jr.
Watson graduated from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia and the University of North Carolina...
June Carr
Nov 5, 2022
June Carraway Carr, 93, of Wilson, died Saturday, November 5, 2022, in her home.
Funeral, Tuesday, 1:00 PM, First Presbyterian Church. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
Surviving is her husband, Marshall M. Carr; daughter, Diane Mayhew (Winston) of Statesville; sons, Alan Carr (Beth) of Rosewood and Brian Carr...
Lewis Davis
Nov 3, 2022
William Lewis Davis, 85, of Wilson, died Thursday, November 3, 2022.
Funeral, Monday, 11:00 AM, Bailey Cemetery.
He is survived by his sisters, Teresa Davis and Louise Manning of Bailey, Valerie Williams (John) of Raleigh and Annette King of McKinney, TX.
Mr. Davis served in the Marines and was retired from the auto parts supply business.
Arrangements by Wilson Memorial...
Rachel Kelly
Nov 2, 2022
Rachel Sasser Kelly, 78, of Wilson, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial, Evergreen Memorial Park.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lafayette and Pearl Collins Sasser and brother, Ralph Sasser.
Surviving is her husband of almost 60 years, Glenn C. Kelly; daughter, Sharon...
Shirley Pike
Oct 30, 2022
Stantonsburg - Shirley Daniels Pike, 78, of the Faro Community, died Sunday, October 30, 2022.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Eureka Cemetery.
Shirley was a loving mother and grandmother, as well as a lifelong member of Yelverton UMC. She enjoyed making flower arrangements, and loved her pets.
She is survived by her husband of...
Evelyn Manning
Oct 26, 2022
Evelyn Rooker Manning, 94, of Wilson, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Known for her servant heart, she always placed others' needs before her own, especially those of her family. She enjoyed volunteering weekly as a Gray Lady at Wilson Memorial Hospital for many years and enjoyed teaching children’s...
Phil Capps
Oct 25, 2022
Phil T. Capps, 72, of Wilson, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
Funeral, Friday, 2:30 PM, Little Rock OFWB Church, Lucama, followed by Masonic Rites. Visitation will be 1:00 - 2:00 PM in Heritage Hall at the church.
Phil retired from the City of Wilson Utilities Department after 28 years of service and...
Jim Bingle
Oct 18, 2022
Jimmie Ray Bingle, Sr. 72, gained his wings peacefully in his sleep at his home on Tuesday October 18, 2022.
There will be a private gathering for the celebration of his life.
Jim was born June 23, 1950 in Hayti, Missouri to Clyde Milton Bingle and Hazel Ann Meek.
He lived his life serving the Lord daily while...
Helen Ramaglia
Oct 14, 2022
Helen G. Ramaglia died October 14, 2022 at the age of 94.
Funeral, Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 1:00 PM, St. Timothy's Episcopal Church.
She lived in Wilson the past 23 years.
She leaves to cherish three sons, Peter Ramaglia (Ingrid) of Leland NC, Damon Ramaglia (Barbara) of White Plains, NY and Raymond Ramaglia (Viola) of Trumull, CT; nine grandchildren;...
Jane Kirkland
Oct 13, 2022
Jane Gardner Kirkland, 93, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at home.
A celebration of life will be held at First United Methodist Church on Monday, October 17 at 11:00 followed by a visitation in Asbury Hall.
Mrs. Kirkland was born May 27, 1929, to the late Wade Anderson and Lela Smith Gardner. In addition...
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Jerry Arnette
Nov 27, 2022
Jerry W. Arnette, 69, of Elm City, died Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Funeral, Friday, December 2, 11:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service with Pastor Rusty Russell officiating, followed by visitation. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.
Jerry was born on May 23, 1953, to Chancey Arnette and Clara Smith, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Knowles Arnette;...
Sandra Newman
Nov 26, 2022
Sandra Kaye Newman, 60, of Ayden, died Saturday, November 26, 2022.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:30 PM, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1423 Forest Hills Rd NW, Wilson, followed by visitation.
Sandra was the youngest child of Earl and Annice Newman, born in Wilson, NC on July 9, 1962.
The one that completed "the Seven", Sandra was very close with her siblings....
Jerold Williams
Nov 26, 2022
Jerold Bryan Williams, 72, of Wilson, died Saturday, November 26, 2022.
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, First Baptist Church. Burial with Masonic Rites will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park beside his wife, Joan Rodgers Williams, who died in April, 2013. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 PM.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death...
Dr. Tyson Jennette
Nov 24, 2022
Dr. Albert Tyson Jennette, 88, of Wilson, died Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Wilmington, NC after a brief illness.
Services will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023, at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 202 Goldsboro St NE, Wilson, at 2:00 PM. The family will be receiving guests following the service at the Jennette home, 907 Raleigh Road Parkway West.
He...
James Adkins
Nov 23, 2022
James Gay Adkins, 82, of Wilson, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
A Celebration of Life will be Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service with a time of visiting and sharing to follow. Pastor Steve Strickland of Grace Baptist Church will officiate. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Gay Adkins and Cora Smith Adkins and...
Joyce Gay
Nov 19, 2022
Joyce Narron Gay, 90, of Wilson, died Saturday, November 19, 2022.
Funeral, Wednesday, November 23, 10:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service with Rev. Linda Walling officiating, followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Gay was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Gay; parents, Thad and Mary Baines Narron; brothers, Thad Narron, Jr., Jack Narron and Glenn Narron and sister,...
Bill Watson
Nov 15, 2022
LUCAMA – William R. “Bill” Watson, 90, of the Spring Hill community, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
Funeral, Friday, 3:00 PM, Spring Hill Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery with Masonic Rites. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral.
Bill served his country in the United States Air Force for nearly 22 years. Upon retirement...
Katharine Dupree
Nov 11, 2022
Katharine "Kathy" Frances Verney Donnelly Dupree, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on November 11, 2022.
A Celebration of Life will be Monday, November 14, 2:00 PM, at First United Methodist Church followed by visitation.
She was born in Cheshire, England, to Geoffrey and Lucy Donnelly on March 3, 1937. She was preceded in death by...
Aileen Babb
Nov 10, 2022
Aileen Renta-Rubero Babb, 66, of Wilson, born in Humacao, Puerto Rico and having raised her family in Northbrook, IL died Thursday, November 10th.
Aileen graduated from the University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez with a Civil Engineering degree in 1976. She did her Masters in Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville. She worked as an engineer for...
Larry Holt
Nov 9, 2022
Larry D. Holt, 75, of Wilson, passed away on November 9, 2022 after an extended period of illness.
He was born in Loris, South Carolina on September 5, 1947 to Mildred and Newton Holt.
His career as a tobacconist began on his family’s farm, eventually leading him to Wilson, NC and to jobs with Standard Commercial, Universal Leaf and AOI....
Watson Barnes
Nov 5, 2022
William Watson Barnes, of Wilson, passed away at the age of 85 after a brief stay at UNC Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Thompson, his parents, Selma Watson and James Lucas Barnes, and his brother, James Lucas Barnes, Jr.
Watson graduated from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia and the University of North Carolina...
June Carr
Nov 5, 2022
June Carraway Carr, 93, of Wilson, died Saturday, November 5, 2022, in her home.
Funeral, Tuesday, 1:00 PM, First Presbyterian Church. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
Surviving is her husband, Marshall M. Carr; daughter, Diane Mayhew (Winston) of Statesville; sons, Alan Carr (Beth) of Rosewood and Brian Carr...
Lewis Davis
Nov 3, 2022
William Lewis Davis, 85, of Wilson, died Thursday, November 3, 2022.
Funeral, Monday, 11:00 AM, Bailey Cemetery.
He is survived by his sisters, Teresa Davis and Louise Manning of Bailey, Valerie Williams (John) of Raleigh and Annette King of McKinney, TX.
Mr. Davis served in the Marines and was retired from the auto parts supply business.
Arrangements by Wilson Memorial...
Rachel Kelly
Nov 2, 2022
Rachel Sasser Kelly, 78, of Wilson, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial, Evergreen Memorial Park.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lafayette and Pearl Collins Sasser and brother, Ralph Sasser.
Surviving is her husband of almost 60 years, Glenn C. Kelly; daughter, Sharon...
Shirley Pike
Oct 30, 2022
Stantonsburg - Shirley Daniels Pike, 78, of the Faro Community, died Sunday, October 30, 2022.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Eureka Cemetery.
Shirley was a loving mother and grandmother, as well as a lifelong member of Yelverton UMC. She enjoyed making flower arrangements, and loved her pets.
She is survived by her husband of...
Evelyn Manning
Oct 26, 2022
Evelyn Rooker Manning, 94, of Wilson, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Known for her servant heart, she always placed others' needs before her own, especially those of her family. She enjoyed volunteering weekly as a Gray Lady at Wilson Memorial Hospital for many years and enjoyed teaching children’s...
Phil Capps
Oct 25, 2022
Phil T. Capps, 72, of Wilson, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
Funeral, Friday, 2:30 PM, Little Rock OFWB Church, Lucama, followed by Masonic Rites. Visitation will be 1:00 - 2:00 PM in Heritage Hall at the church.
Phil retired from the City of Wilson Utilities Department after 28 years of service and...
Jim Bingle
Oct 18, 2022
Jimmie Ray Bingle, Sr. 72, gained his wings peacefully in his sleep at his home on Tuesday October 18, 2022.
There will be a private gathering for the celebration of his life.
Jim was born June 23, 1950 in Hayti, Missouri to Clyde Milton Bingle and Hazel Ann Meek.
He lived his life serving the Lord daily while...
Helen Ramaglia
Oct 14, 2022
Helen G. Ramaglia died October 14, 2022 at the age of 94.
Funeral, Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 1:00 PM, St. Timothy's Episcopal Church.
She lived in Wilson the past 23 years.
She leaves to cherish three sons, Peter Ramaglia (Ingrid) of Leland NC, Damon Ramaglia (Barbara) of White Plains, NY and Raymond Ramaglia (Viola) of Trumull, CT; nine grandchildren;...
Jane Kirkland
Oct 13, 2022
Jane Gardner Kirkland, 93, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at home.
A celebration of life will be held at First United Methodist Church on Monday, October 17 at 11:00 followed by a visitation in Asbury Hall.
Mrs. Kirkland was born May 27, 1929, to the late Wade Anderson and Lela Smith Gardner. In addition...
