C.V. Poythress
Jun 23, 2021
C.V. Poythress, 93, of Wilson, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service. Interment with Masonic Rites, Evergreen Memorial Park, with a time for visiting afterwards.
Mr. Poythress married Ernestine Cooper on Christmas Eve 1949. They enjoyed 71 years together until they were parted by Mrs. Poythress' homecoming on May 19th....
Caleb Owens
Jun 22, 2021
Caleb Ray Owens, 26, of Wilson, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Saturday, 2:00-4:00 PM.
Surviving is his mother, Heather Owens; brother, Cade Owens; aunt, Misty Richards (Jonathan); cousins, Kaitlyn, Trenton and Cecelia Richards.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, J.E. Owens and Rhonda Brantley.
A Memorial Tree was planted for CalebWe are deeply sorry...
Freddie Howell
Jun 19, 2021
Frederick Wayne "Freddie" Howell, 77, of Zebulon, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021.
Funeral, Tuesday, June 22, 2:00 PM, at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, 809 W. Gannon Ave, Zebulon. Family will receive friends at the home of Freddy Howell, 4371 Massey Rd, Zebulon.
He is survived by his sons, Freddy Howell (Kesha) of Zebulon and Chad Howell of...
Larry Barnes
Jun 19, 2021
Larry Bradford Barnes, 70, of Wilson, died Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, surrounded by his family.
He was a graduate of Fike High School, loved playing sports, and was an avid Duke fan.
Larry is survived by his son, Bobby Barnes (Stephanie) of Brandon, FL; grandsons, Brad and Ethan Barnes;...
Ella Rapier
Jun 18, 2021
Ella Mae Moore Rapier, 93, of Wilson, died Friday, June 18, 2021.
She was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served as a nurse.
The service was held Monday at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
She was preceded in death by her son, Albert Rapier in 2005.
In lieu of...
Glenda Bowden
Jun 11, 2021
Glenda Raby Bowden, 68, of Wilson, died Friday, June 11, 2021, at home.
The family will gather at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, June, 16, 6:30 – 8:30 for a time of visiting and sharing. Her funeral and burial will be in Lenoir City, TN, at a time to be announced later.
Glenda was a beloved...
Keith Stewart
Jun 8, 2021
M. Keith Stewart, 67, of Fremont, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
A visitation will be held at Fremont United Methodist Church, Thursday, 5:00-8:00 PM. Service will be on Friday, 11:00 AM, at the church, followed by an inurnment in Elmwood Cemetery.
Keith was a loving husband, proud father, and light in the Fremont community. He ran Fremont Pharmacy, alongside his brother, Hank....
Linda Summerlin
Jun 5, 2021
Linda Watson Summerlin, 69, of Elm City, died Saturday, June 5, 2021.
Funeral, Tuesday, June 8, 11:00 AM, Cedar Grove Cemetery. Considering the weather, the family will immediately return to her home where all are welcome for a visit.
She is survived by her sisters, Carol Hathaway Upchurch (Edward) of Elm City, Patricia Hathaway Jones of...
Pat Reeves
Jun 4, 2021
Patricia "Pat" Smith Reeves, 71, of Wilson, passed away Friday June 4 2021.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, June 12, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.
Pat was retired salesperson for International Hangers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Cecile Johnson Smith of Wilson and special friend Wesley Turnage.
...
Minnie McCullen
Jun 1, 2021
Minnie Fields McCullen, age 87, of Wilson, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
Funeral, Friday, 3:00 PM, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, with visitation beginning at 2:00 PM. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will also be at the home of Lynne White and Jack Mobilia in the Belle Meade community, Thursday, 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
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Martha Windham
May 31, 2021
Martha Walker Windham, 89, of Wilson, died Monday, May 31, 2021.
Funeral, Thursday, June, 3, 11 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 PM.
Mrs. Windham was preceded in death by her husband, William E. “Bill” Windham, Jr. and daughter, Jennifer Winbourne.
She is survived...
Pete Wells
May 30, 2021
Kermit M. “Pete” Wells, 92, of Wilson, died Sunday, May 30, 2021.
Funeral, Wednesday, June 2, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Entombment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
He was the owner of the former M&W Grocery for 36½ years and served in the Army during the Korean War.
Mr. Wells is...
Janet Daniel
May 29, 2021
Janet Williamson Daniel, 83, of the New Hope Community, died in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
Funeral, Wednesday, June 2, 11:00 AM, Mount Zion United Methodist Church. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
Surviving is her husband, John W....
Judy Howell
May 27, 2021
Judith “Judy” Baker Howell, 80, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 27, 2021.
Funeral, Sunday, 5:00 PM, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. The interment will be for and at the convenience of the family. The family will be at the home of Cindy and Steve Harrell, 5120 Pridgen Road, Elm City.
Judy was born on July 12, 1940 in Wilson to...
Thelma Goff
May 25, 2021
Thelma Odom Goff, age 92, passed away on May 25, 2021.
Born in Nash County on June 28, 1928, she was the middle child and only daughter of seven children of the late Willie Clyde and Anna Joyner Odom, both of Rocky Mount. She was a loving wife of 70 years to Horace Goff, of Wilson. Thelma...
Chuck Bondley
May 21, 2021
WILSON - Charles John "Chuck" Bondley III was born June 16, 1952 in Spokane, Washington. He transitioned to Heaven across The Rainbow Bridge where his beloved Westie, Duffie was waiting for him on May 21, 2021 at Vidant Hospital in Greenville, NC.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Chuck’s life will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at...
Diane Agee
May 20, 2021
Diane Richardson Cato Agee, 77, passed away on May 20, 2021 in Pikeville, NC. She was a resident of Countryside Village.
She was a native of Vernon, Texas and lived in Gainesville, Florida, Charleston, West Virginia, and Daphne, Alabama prior to moving to Wilson, and then to Pikeville.
Diane enjoyed playing tennis, golf, and staying...
Ernestine Poythress
May 19, 2021
Ernestine Cooper Poythress, 91, of Wilson, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, at West Nash United Methodist Church followed by visitation. Interment, Monday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Poythress married C.V. Poythress on Christmas Eve 1949. They enjoyed 71 years together. They were inseparable and enjoyed many trips with the...
Katherine Scott
May 11, 2021
Katherine Whitford Scott, 88, of Wilson, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
A graveside service will be Friday, 11:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery.
Katherine Kinsey Whitford was born in a house on Craven Street in New Bern, NC on March 10, 1933 to Annie Kinsey Cook Whitford and John David Whitford. She described her childhood as...
Mae Lamm
May 10, 2021
Mae Lamm, 79, of the Southern Nash School community, Bailey, died Monday, May 10, 2021.
Funeral, Friday, May 14, 6:00 pm, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by time of visiting and sharing. (Masks and social distancing are encouraged.)
Surviving are her sons, David Lewis (Arlene) of the home and Randy Massey (Evon) of Key Largo, FL;...
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C.V. Poythress
Jun 23, 2021
C.V. Poythress, 93, of Wilson, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service. Interment with Masonic Rites, Evergreen Memorial Park, with a time for visiting afterwards.
Mr. Poythress married Ernestine Cooper on Christmas Eve 1949. They enjoyed 71 years together until they were parted by Mrs. Poythress' homecoming on May 19th....
Caleb Owens
Jun 22, 2021
Caleb Ray Owens, 26, of Wilson, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Saturday, 2:00-4:00 PM.
Surviving is his mother, Heather Owens; brother, Cade Owens; aunt, Misty Richards (Jonathan); cousins, Kaitlyn, Trenton and Cecelia Richards.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, J.E. Owens and Rhonda Brantley.
A Memorial Tree was planted for CalebWe are deeply sorry...
Freddie Howell
Jun 19, 2021
Frederick Wayne "Freddie" Howell, 77, of Zebulon, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021.
Funeral, Tuesday, June 22, 2:00 PM, at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, 809 W. Gannon Ave, Zebulon. Family will receive friends at the home of Freddy Howell, 4371 Massey Rd, Zebulon.
He is survived by his sons, Freddy Howell (Kesha) of Zebulon and Chad Howell of...
Larry Barnes
Jun 19, 2021
Larry Bradford Barnes, 70, of Wilson, died Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, surrounded by his family.
He was a graduate of Fike High School, loved playing sports, and was an avid Duke fan.
Larry is survived by his son, Bobby Barnes (Stephanie) of Brandon, FL; grandsons, Brad and Ethan Barnes;...
Ella Rapier
Jun 18, 2021
Ella Mae Moore Rapier, 93, of Wilson, died Friday, June 18, 2021.
She was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served as a nurse.
The service was held Monday at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
She was preceded in death by her son, Albert Rapier in 2005.
In lieu of...
Glenda Bowden
Jun 11, 2021
Glenda Raby Bowden, 68, of Wilson, died Friday, June 11, 2021, at home.
The family will gather at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, June, 16, 6:30 – 8:30 for a time of visiting and sharing. Her funeral and burial will be in Lenoir City, TN, at a time to be announced later.
Glenda was a beloved...
Keith Stewart
Jun 8, 2021
M. Keith Stewart, 67, of Fremont, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
A visitation will be held at Fremont United Methodist Church, Thursday, 5:00-8:00 PM. Service will be on Friday, 11:00 AM, at the church, followed by an inurnment in Elmwood Cemetery.
Keith was a loving husband, proud father, and light in the Fremont community. He ran Fremont Pharmacy, alongside his brother, Hank....
Linda Summerlin
Jun 5, 2021
Linda Watson Summerlin, 69, of Elm City, died Saturday, June 5, 2021.
Funeral, Tuesday, June 8, 11:00 AM, Cedar Grove Cemetery. Considering the weather, the family will immediately return to her home where all are welcome for a visit.
She is survived by her sisters, Carol Hathaway Upchurch (Edward) of Elm City, Patricia Hathaway Jones of...
Pat Reeves
Jun 4, 2021
Patricia "Pat" Smith Reeves, 71, of Wilson, passed away Friday June 4 2021.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, June 12, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.
Pat was retired salesperson for International Hangers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Cecile Johnson Smith of Wilson and special friend Wesley Turnage.
...
Minnie McCullen
Jun 1, 2021
Minnie Fields McCullen, age 87, of Wilson, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
Funeral, Friday, 3:00 PM, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, with visitation beginning at 2:00 PM. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will also be at the home of Lynne White and Jack Mobilia in the Belle Meade community, Thursday, 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
...
Martha Windham
May 31, 2021
Martha Walker Windham, 89, of Wilson, died Monday, May 31, 2021.
Funeral, Thursday, June, 3, 11 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 PM.
Mrs. Windham was preceded in death by her husband, William E. “Bill” Windham, Jr. and daughter, Jennifer Winbourne.
She is survived...
Pete Wells
May 30, 2021
Kermit M. “Pete” Wells, 92, of Wilson, died Sunday, May 30, 2021.
Funeral, Wednesday, June 2, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Entombment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
He was the owner of the former M&W Grocery for 36½ years and served in the Army during the Korean War.
Mr. Wells is...
Janet Daniel
May 29, 2021
Janet Williamson Daniel, 83, of the New Hope Community, died in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
Funeral, Wednesday, June 2, 11:00 AM, Mount Zion United Methodist Church. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
Surviving is her husband, John W....
Judy Howell
May 27, 2021
Judith “Judy” Baker Howell, 80, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 27, 2021.
Funeral, Sunday, 5:00 PM, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. The interment will be for and at the convenience of the family. The family will be at the home of Cindy and Steve Harrell, 5120 Pridgen Road, Elm City.
Judy was born on July 12, 1940 in Wilson to...
Thelma Goff
May 25, 2021
Thelma Odom Goff, age 92, passed away on May 25, 2021.
Born in Nash County on June 28, 1928, she was the middle child and only daughter of seven children of the late Willie Clyde and Anna Joyner Odom, both of Rocky Mount. She was a loving wife of 70 years to Horace Goff, of Wilson. Thelma...
Chuck Bondley
May 21, 2021
WILSON - Charles John "Chuck" Bondley III was born June 16, 1952 in Spokane, Washington. He transitioned to Heaven across The Rainbow Bridge where his beloved Westie, Duffie was waiting for him on May 21, 2021 at Vidant Hospital in Greenville, NC.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Chuck’s life will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at...
Diane Agee
May 20, 2021
Diane Richardson Cato Agee, 77, passed away on May 20, 2021 in Pikeville, NC. She was a resident of Countryside Village.
She was a native of Vernon, Texas and lived in Gainesville, Florida, Charleston, West Virginia, and Daphne, Alabama prior to moving to Wilson, and then to Pikeville.
Diane enjoyed playing tennis, golf, and staying...
Ernestine Poythress
May 19, 2021
Ernestine Cooper Poythress, 91, of Wilson, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, at West Nash United Methodist Church followed by visitation. Interment, Monday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Poythress married C.V. Poythress on Christmas Eve 1949. They enjoyed 71 years together. They were inseparable and enjoyed many trips with the...
Katherine Scott
May 11, 2021
Katherine Whitford Scott, 88, of Wilson, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
A graveside service will be Friday, 11:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery.
Katherine Kinsey Whitford was born in a house on Craven Street in New Bern, NC on March 10, 1933 to Annie Kinsey Cook Whitford and John David Whitford. She described her childhood as...
Mae Lamm
May 10, 2021
Mae Lamm, 79, of the Southern Nash School community, Bailey, died Monday, May 10, 2021.
Funeral, Friday, May 14, 6:00 pm, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by time of visiting and sharing. (Masks and social distancing are encouraged.)
Surviving are her sons, David Lewis (Arlene) of the home and Randy Massey (Evon) of Key Largo, FL;...
