Patty Welliver
Jan 5, 2022
Patricia Joy Lynch “Patty” Welliver, 88, of Wilson, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
Funeral, Monday, January 10, 6:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Romine and Monica Brown (Steve) of Wilson; grandchildren, Jenny Davis (Richard Pearson) of Lucama, Sarah Walston (Donavan) of Bailey and Aaron Billups (Katlyn) of Baltimore,...
A.D. Hicks
Jan 4, 2022
WILSON – Algie David “A.D.” Hicks, Jr., 91, died January 4, 2022.
Funeral, Saturday, January 8, 2:00 PM at Hollywood Cemetery in Middlesex.
Surviving is his daughter, April Bailey of Cove City; son, David Hicks (Barbara) of Grifton; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Lewis Hicks...
Mickey Harris
Jan 3, 2022
Wilson - James Malcolm “Mickey” Harris died peacefully at home on Monday, January 3, 2022, after a brief illness.
Born September 21, 1940, in Statesville, North Carolina, Mickey was the son of the late James Willard and Dorothy Nicolson Harris. He attended Statesville Senior High School where he graduated in 1958. It was at Statesville Senior High where...
Shelby Wall
Jan 1, 2022
ROLESVILLE – Shelby Jean Flora Wall, 78, died Saturday, January 1, 2022.
Funeral, Wednesday, January 5, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Surviving is her husband, Edward Anthony Wall ‘Tony’; daughters, Cathy Jo Bridgers Ray (Charles) of Zebulon and Shellie Wall Wilkins (Wade) of Wake Forest; sons, Thomas...
Leroy Jones
Jan 1, 2022
Leroy Jones, Jr., 78, of Wilson, died Saturday, January 1, 2022.
Funeral, Friday, January 14, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section E.
Surviving are daughters, Susan Milligan (Mike) of Selma and Sharon Jackson (Tony) of the home; grandchildren, Christy McKeel, Brian Milligan, Krystal Cape and Kyle Harley Jackson; great-grandchildren, Reid, Logan and Scarlett McKeel; Mackenzie, Brooke...
Ronnie Galloway
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...
Richard Fulghum, Jr.
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....
Joan Thompson
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...
Pam White
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,...
Edna Summerlin
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...
Bruce Thomas
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,...
Blake Stamper
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...
Richard Barnes
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...
Franklin Lucas
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...
David Thorne
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)...
Albert Grissom
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...
Eloise Hibbs
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...
Peggy Brady
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...
Bill Woodard
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,...
Sybil Pardo
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...
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Patty Welliver
Jan 5, 2022
Patricia Joy Lynch “Patty” Welliver, 88, of Wilson, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
Funeral, Monday, January 10, 6:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Romine and Monica Brown (Steve) of Wilson; grandchildren, Jenny Davis (Richard Pearson) of Lucama, Sarah Walston (Donavan) of Bailey and Aaron Billups (Katlyn) of Baltimore,...
A.D. Hicks
Jan 4, 2022
WILSON – Algie David “A.D.” Hicks, Jr., 91, died January 4, 2022.
Funeral, Saturday, January 8, 2:00 PM at Hollywood Cemetery in Middlesex.
Surviving is his daughter, April Bailey of Cove City; son, David Hicks (Barbara) of Grifton; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Lewis Hicks...
Mickey Harris
Jan 3, 2022
Wilson - James Malcolm “Mickey” Harris died peacefully at home on Monday, January 3, 2022, after a brief illness.
Born September 21, 1940, in Statesville, North Carolina, Mickey was the son of the late James Willard and Dorothy Nicolson Harris. He attended Statesville Senior High School where he graduated in 1958. It was at Statesville Senior High where...
Shelby Wall
Jan 1, 2022
ROLESVILLE – Shelby Jean Flora Wall, 78, died Saturday, January 1, 2022.
Funeral, Wednesday, January 5, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Surviving is her husband, Edward Anthony Wall ‘Tony’; daughters, Cathy Jo Bridgers Ray (Charles) of Zebulon and Shellie Wall Wilkins (Wade) of Wake Forest; sons, Thomas...
Leroy Jones
Jan 1, 2022
Leroy Jones, Jr., 78, of Wilson, died Saturday, January 1, 2022.
Funeral, Friday, January 14, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section E.
Surviving are daughters, Susan Milligan (Mike) of Selma and Sharon Jackson (Tony) of the home; grandchildren, Christy McKeel, Brian Milligan, Krystal Cape and Kyle Harley Jackson; great-grandchildren, Reid, Logan and Scarlett McKeel; Mackenzie, Brooke...
Ronnie Galloway
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...
Richard Fulghum, Jr.
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....
Joan Thompson
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...
Pam White
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,...
Edna Summerlin
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...
Bruce Thomas
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,...
Blake Stamper
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...
Richard Barnes
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...
Franklin Lucas
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...
David Thorne
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)...
Albert Grissom
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...
Eloise Hibbs
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...
Peggy Brady
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...
Bill Woodard
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,...
Sybil Pardo
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...
