OBITUARIES

Lynn Gardner

Lynn Gardner

Apr 2, 2021

Lynn Newcombe Gardner, 66, of Elm City, died Friday, April 2, 2021, at home.

Funeral, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Tuesday, 1:00 PM.

Surviving is her husband, Bobby G. Gardner; daughter, Bobbie Jo Gurganus of Wilson; son, Scott Gardner (Kim) of Wilson; grandchildren, Taylor, Austin and Tyler Gurganus, C.W. and C.J. Gardner; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Brayden and Leland; brother, Johnny...

Jean Langley

Jean Langley

Mar 28, 2021

Jean Harrell Langley, 85, of Wilson, died Sunday, March 28, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Funeral, Friday at 11:00 AM, Harmony FWB Church, 409 Atlantic Christian College Drive, NE, Wilson. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street N, Wilson. Visitation will be Thursday, 6-8 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, and other times at 5475 Minnie Trail, Elm...

Allan Owens

Allan Owens

Mar 25, 2021

FREMONT – Allan Emory Owens, 61, died Thursday, March 25, 2021.

Funeral, Monday, 6:00 PM, Faro Chapel Church, followed a time of visiting and sharing.  MASK and SOCIAL  DISTANCING are required.

Surviving are his daughters, Tracy Pittman (Anthony) of Pikeville, Tia Wilson (Mark) of Chesapeake, VA, and Trina Gant (Casey) of Zebulon; five grandchildren; mother,...

Dr. Cecil Rhodes

Dr. Cecil Rhodes

Mar 20, 2021

Dr. Cecil D. Rhodes, Jr., 90, of Wilson, entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

A family service will be held.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic the family asks that friends refrain from visiting at the home during this time. At a future time there will be a Celebration of...

Andrew Wheeler

Andrew Wheeler

Mar 20, 2021

Andrew T. Wheeler, 65, of Wilson, passed away in his sleep Saturday, March 20, 2021.

The family will receive friends at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, March 23, 5:30 - 7:30PM.

Andrew will be remembered as a fine man for he fondly touched the heart of nearly everyone he encountered.

Andrew spent 40+ years...

Dr. Huitt Mattox

Dr. Huitt Mattox

Mar 20, 2021

Huitt Everett Mattox, Jr, MD, 92, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

Because of the Covid pandemic, the family will not greet friends at this time, but will have A Celebration of Life in the future.

Huitt is survived by his four children, Marianne Mattox Davis, Dr. Huitt Everett...

Inez Etheridge

Inez Etheridge

Mar 18, 2021

Inez Worley Etheridge, 91, of Wilson, died Thursday, March 18, 2021, in her home.

There will be a visiting time with the family at a later date at Daniels Chapel FWB Church, a place that she loved dearly.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda E. Pittman (Charles III) of Wilson; son, Ronnie Etheridge (Sandra)...

Susan Ferrell

Susan Ferrell

Mar 18, 2021

Susan Owens Ferrell, 70, of Wilson, died Thursday, March 18, 2021.

The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:00 PM.

Susan was preceded in death by husband Carroll K. “Snooks” Ferrell.

She is survived by her special friends, Dennis Moore of the home and Barbara Beard of Kings Mountain....

Sara Herman

Sara Herman

Mar 16, 2021

Sara Hunsucker Herman passed away on March 16, 2021 in Raleigh.

Services and burial will be Saturday, March 20th at noon at St. Matthew’s Reformed Church in Maiden, NC.

Born on October 30, 1926 in Newton, NC, she was the daughter of George Edgar Hunsucker and Ethel Josey Hunsucker of Maiden, NC.  Sara attended Maiden...

Audrey Pridgen

Audrey Pridgen

Mar 12, 2021

Audrey Meadows Pridgen, 86, died Friday, March 12, 2021, in Raleigh.

Funeral, Wednesday, March 17, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Surviving is her sister, Joyce Wells (Pete) of Wilson; niece, Suzanne H. Phillips (David); nephew, Glen Wells; great-niece, Shannon Phillips; great-nephew, Matthew Wells; great-great-nephew, Jacob Huffman.

She was preceded in death by...

Ruth Whitley

Ruth Whitley

Mar 11, 2021

Ruth Bass Whitley, 85, of Wilson, died Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM at Tabernacle Baptist Church, followed by visitation. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.

She is survived by her sons, Jeff Whitley (Cindy) of Middlesex and Steve Rose; grandchildren, Summer Rose and Todd Rose (Jordan); sister, Nancy Turnage of Wilson; brother, Edward Bass (Judy)...

Whitley Boyd

Whitley Boyd

Mar 10, 2021

Whitley A. Boyd, Jr., 89, of Bailey, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

Funeral, Saturday, 1:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment, Bailey Cemetery. (Masks and social distancing encouraged.)

Mr. Boyd graduated from Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College), and is a US Coast Guard veteran. After retiring from...

Rufus Hawley

Rufus Hawley

Mar 10, 2021

Rufus Hawley, 90, of Wilson, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM at Hawley-Lentz Family Cemetery, 200 Zelma Rd, Kenly.  The visitation will be Friday, 6:30 – 8:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service. (Masks and social distancing are encouraged.)

He was involved in trucking all his life. He worked for Thurston Motor Line...

Al Reason

Al Reason

Mar 8, 2021

Alton Grant “Al” Reason, 75, of Elm City, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at home.

Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park.

Al is survived by his wife, Jennette Gardner Reason; sons, Alex Reason (Amanda) of Elm City and Todd Mercer (Christy) of Burlington; grandchildren, Chelsea Steadman (Blake), Shyann Reason, Meredith Mercer, Morgan Mercer...

Dolly Godwin

Dolly Godwin

Mar 6, 2021

Dolly Vella Godwin, 94, of Wilmington, formerly of Wilson, died Saturday, March 6, 2021.

Funeral, Thursday, 11:00, Evergreen Memorial Park.  The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6 – 7 PM.  (Masks and social distancing are encouraged.)

“Mis Dolly” was born in Louviers, France, to Simone and Carmel Vella. She grew up during...

Gregory Medlin

Gregory Medlin

Mar 2, 2021

Gregory Davis Medlin, 75, of Wilson, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in his home.

Funeral, Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, Saturday, 2:00 PM, followed by at time of visiting and sharing.  Masks and social distancing are encouraged.

Greg is survived by his wife, Lynne Waterstraut Medlin; daughter, Kimberly Dudley (J.T.) of King George, VA; sons, John...

Alice Orr

Alice Orr

Mar 2, 2021

Alice Proctor Orr, 79, of Wilson, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Her Celebration of Life will be Saturday, March 6th, at 11:00 AM in Evergreen Memorial Park. Her visitation will be held at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, March 5th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

Mrs. Orr was a devoted...

Sue Tomlinson

Sue Tomlinson

Feb 25, 2021

Susan "Sue" Jones Tomlinson, 81, of Wilson, died February 25, 2021 at Rex Hospital, following an extended illness.

The family will be having a private service.

Susan graduated from Charles L. Coon High School, and from there attended ACC, graduating with a BA degree. She taught school for 40 years in Forsyth, Wake and Wilson counties....

Geraldine Edwards

Geraldine Edwards

Feb 24, 2021

Geraldine Skinner Edwards, 80, of Wilson, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at home.

The funeral was held Friday at Evergreen Memorial Park for the family.

Mrs. Edwards is survived by her husband, Steven Leroy Edwards; daughters, Sherry Edwards of Efland; Rita Teeter (Chuck) of Henderson; grandchildren, Josh Lewis and Logan Teeter; great-grandchildren, Makayla Lewis and...

Berry Bottoms

Berry Bottoms

Feb 21, 2021

Berry Franklin Bottoms, 68, of Elm City, died Sunday, February 21, 2021.

A service for the family will be held at a later date.

Berry is survived by his son, Adrian Bottoms of Elm City; brother, Henry Bottoms (Tammie) of Elm City.