OBITUARIES

Dec 29, 2021

Ronnie Edward Galloway, 76, of Wilson died Wednesday, December 29, 2021.

He was born in Wilson on April 3, 1945.  Ronnie was a retired manager at Dean’s Farm Market, who loved to fish and spend time outdoors.

Ronnie is survived by his son, Brent Edward Galloway and wife, Erin Burris Galloway and granddaughters, Emma Clare...

Dec 27, 2021

Richard “Rick” C. Fulghum, Jr., 78, of Wilson, died Monday, December 27, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.

Rick graduated from Ralph L. Fike high school in 1961 and attended Kings Business College in Raleigh, NC....

Dec 26, 2021

Joan Whitley Thompson, 81, of Wilson, died Sunday, December 26, 2021, surrounded by her family and close friends.

Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City.

Joan graduated from Charles L. Coon High School and Atlantic Christian College. She taught school in Edgecombe County for more than 38 years.  After retiring, she was a...

Dec 20, 2021

SNEADS FERRY – Pamala Ford White, 60, died Monday, December 20, 2021.

Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Little Rock OFWB Church, Lucama, with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. Masks are encouraged.

Surviving is her husband, Tom A. White; son, Jeremy White (Gretchen) of Pittsburgh, PA; daughter, Lyndsay Barker of Rural Hall; grandchildren, Hunter,...

Dec 18, 2021

ENGELHARD – Edna Baker Summerlin, 77, died Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, Wilson, with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City.

Edna loved spending time with her family and friends. She also loved singing and praising the Lord. Her most precious and...

Dec 18, 2021

PIKEVILLE – Robert Bruce Thomas, Jr., 77, died Saturday, December 18, 2021, in his home.

Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, Union Grove OFWB Church, 1283 Union Grove Church Rd, Fremont.  Burial, Eureka Cemetery.  The family will be at the church, Monday, 6:00 – 7:30.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jane Pittman Thomas; daughters,...

Dec 5, 2021

William Blake Stamper went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the age of 38.

Blake had a love of the outdoors.  He also enjoyed cooking and spending time with family and friends.  Blake was best known for always being there for anyone in need.  He had a huge heart and was loved by...

Nov 30, 2021

RALEGH – Richard Franklin Barnes, Jr., 71, died November 30, 2021.

Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, conducted by Rev. Dr. Robert A. Wortham. The family will be at the funeral home an hour in advance of the service.

Surviving is his wife, Anna Lassiter Barnes; sons, Bryan Barnes and Stephen Barnes, both...

Nov 29, 2021

Black Creek - Franklin Lucas, 73, died Monday November 29, 2021.

Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Black Creek Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Bill Groce. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.

Surviving is his daughter, Crystal Thorne (Kenny) of Wilson; son, James Lucas (Jeaneen) of Wilson; step-son, Todd Narron (Rhonda) of...

Nov 22, 2021

Black Creek – David Carter Thorne, 85, died Monday, November 22, 2021.

Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, at the Black Creek Cemetery.  The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.

Mr. Thorne owned and operated Thorne’s Body and Paint Shop.

He is survived by his daughter, Teresa Williams (Wayne)...

Nov 21, 2021

WILSON - Albert Willis Grissom, 97, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 21, 2021.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at First Baptist Church, 311 Nash St, Wilson on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Albert, a native of Henderson, NC served in the Army in World...

Nov 15, 2021

Eloise Lewis Hibbs, 97, of Wilson, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021.

She was born in Nash County, daughter of the late Alvin G. and Ella Hales Lewis.

A memorial service will be held Monday, November 22, 2:00 PM at Peace Church.

She is survived by sister-in-law, Marg Hibbs; nieces, Rose Godwin and...

Nov 12, 2021

Peggy Taylor Brady, 85, of Wilson, died Friday, November 12, 2021.

Funeral, Tuesday, 6:00 PM, at Harbor Light Holiness Church, 4025 NC Hwy 42 E, Wilson, followed by visitation.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Rubio of Wilson; sons, Charles Ray Brady, Curtis Brady and Steve Brady all of Wilson and Gary Lynn Brady...

Nov 7, 2021

W.M. “Bill” Woodard, Jr., 77, of Wilson, died Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery.   The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6:30 – 7:30 PM.

He was an avid Barton College sports fan and a daily follower of the stock market.

Bill is survived by his brother,...

Nov 6, 2021

Sybil Jones Pardo, 83, of Wilson, died Saturday, November 6, 2021.

Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, Walstonburg Cemetery.  The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 6:30 – 7:30 PM.

Surviving is her daughter, Terry Jones Kirkland (Robert III) of Wilson; their children, R.E. ‘Bert’ Kirkland IV, (Ashley S.) of Williamsburg, VA; Gardner K. Orr (Daniel) of Raleigh...

Nov 5, 2021

WILSON  -  Howard Dale Nixon, 71,passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 5, 2021.

Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM at Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation, Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.

Dale was born in Wilson on June 9, 1950. He graduated from Fike High School and worked as a musician, General Contractor and was...

Nov 1, 2021

Jerry C. Harris, 63, of Wilson, died Monday, November 1, 2021.

Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.

Surviving is his wife, Louise Braswell Harris; step-son, Duane Pittman (Laura) of Wilson; step-grandchildren, Laney Slick, Trey and Drew Pittman; sisters, Melissa Justice and Ebbie Harris of Wilson; brother, Stan Justice of Greenville.

Memorials are...

Oct 31, 2021

George Edward (Ed) Crawley, Jr., 83, of Wilson, passed away Sunday, October 31.

Funeral services will be held graveside at Evergreen Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 4.  The Rev. Dr. Chris Thomas will officiate.

Ed Crawley was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, as well as a long-time member of the Elks Lodge...

Oct 30, 2021

Charles Tony Evans, Sr., 75, of Wilson, died Saturday, October 30, 2021.

Funeral, Friday, 4:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

He was Vice-President of Evans Metal Fabricators.  His wife, Connie Moore Evans, died in August, 2020.

Surviving is his daughter, Betti Jo Cline (Bill) of Wilmington;...

Oct 29, 2021

Rexford A. “Rex” Murray, 76, of Wilson, died Friday, October 29, 2021.

Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Maplewood Cemetery.

He had worked in sales for heavy duty machinery and served in the Army.

Surviving is his wife, Sharon Skinner Murray; daughter, Christie Butts (Steve) of Wilson; son, Glenn Murray of Wilson; grandchildren, Stephen Butts...