Ann Craft
Apr 12, 2021
Ann Beamon Craft, 84, of Wilson passed away on April 12, 2021.
Services will be held at Saratoga Christian Church on Friday, April 16th at 11:00am with visitation an hour before. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Social distancing by family will be observed at the service, and masks are strongly encouraged.
Ann was...
Shirley Lee
Apr 11, 2021
Shirley Owens Lee, 85, of Wilson, died Sunday, April 11, 2021.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Lee is survived by her daughter, Trudy Godwin Morris of Wilson; granddaughters, Ashley Watkins (Matt) of Sims and Allison Coats (Aaron) of Wilson; great-grandchildren, Avery Watkins and Tim Coats; special friends, Ralph Allison Temple and Sybil...
Georgia Gardner
Apr 10, 2021
Georgia Elmore Gardner, 76, of Wilson, died Saturday, April 10, 2021.
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park. Masks are encouraged and preferred.
Surviving is her husband, Homer R. Gardner; daughters, Shirl Walsh (Larry) of Burlington and Cindy Dean (Timothy) of Kenly; son, Timmy Gardner of Stantonsburg; grandchildren, Khristina Grant (Bob), Autumn Walsh, Lillie and...
Eunice Sauls
Apr 9, 2021
Eunice Kearney Sauls, 83, of Eureka, died Friday, April 9, 2021.
Funeral, Monday, 3:00 PM, Faro Chapel Church, with burial in the Eureka Cemetery beside her husband, W. Ray Sauls, who died in 1991. The family will visit in the church an hour before the funeral. Masks are suggested. She was a woman of strong faith, believing in...
Annie Lee Horne
Apr 6, 2021
Annie Lee Horne, 96, of Elm City, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her home.
Services will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson, Friday April 9, at 11:00 AM with visitation to immediately follow at the graveside.
Annie Lee Horne was born August 27, 1924, in Nash County, North Carolina to the late...
Nanelle Congleton
Apr 5, 2021
Nanelle Edmundson Congleton, 80, of Ayden passed away on Monday, April 5th, 2021.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April, 7, 10:00 AM, at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont. The family will greet those in attendance at the cemertery following the service. The family request those attending wear a face covering and practice social distancing.
...
Junius Evans
Apr 4, 2021
Junius Anthony Evans, 98, of Fremont, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, at his home while surrounded by family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday at 3:00 PM at the Fremont United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery with Masonic Rites.
He was a lifelong resident of Fremont...
Allen Bradshaw
Apr 3, 2021
Allen Ray Bradshaw, 82, of Wilson, died Saturday, April 3, 2021, in his home.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Rosebud FWB Church, followed a time of visiting and sharing. Masks may be worn at your discretion.
Surviving is his wife, Carol Batts Bradshaw; daughters, Teresa Lamm (Willie) of Rocky Mount and Marsha Morris (Benjamin) of Rocky...
Bob Ellis
Apr 3, 2021
Robert “Bob” Joseph Ellis, 59, of Wilson, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 3, 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, family will not be receiving visitors but will have a celebration of life at a later date.
Bob was born and educated in Wilson. He graduated from Fike High School and after graduation attended The Sound...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)...
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Ann Craft
Apr 12, 2021
Ann Beamon Craft, 84, of Wilson passed away on April 12, 2021.
Services will be held at Saratoga Christian Church on Friday, April 16th at 11:00am with visitation an hour before. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Social distancing by family will be observed at the service, and masks are strongly encouraged.
Ann was...
Shirley Lee
Apr 11, 2021
Shirley Owens Lee, 85, of Wilson, died Sunday, April 11, 2021.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Lee is survived by her daughter, Trudy Godwin Morris of Wilson; granddaughters, Ashley Watkins (Matt) of Sims and Allison Coats (Aaron) of Wilson; great-grandchildren, Avery Watkins and Tim Coats; special friends, Ralph Allison Temple and Sybil...
Georgia Gardner
Apr 10, 2021
Georgia Elmore Gardner, 76, of Wilson, died Saturday, April 10, 2021.
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park. Masks are encouraged and preferred.
Surviving is her husband, Homer R. Gardner; daughters, Shirl Walsh (Larry) of Burlington and Cindy Dean (Timothy) of Kenly; son, Timmy Gardner of Stantonsburg; grandchildren, Khristina Grant (Bob), Autumn Walsh, Lillie and...
Eunice Sauls
Apr 9, 2021
Eunice Kearney Sauls, 83, of Eureka, died Friday, April 9, 2021.
Funeral, Monday, 3:00 PM, Faro Chapel Church, with burial in the Eureka Cemetery beside her husband, W. Ray Sauls, who died in 1991. The family will visit in the church an hour before the funeral. Masks are suggested. She was a woman of strong faith, believing in...
Annie Lee Horne
Apr 6, 2021
Annie Lee Horne, 96, of Elm City, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her home.
Services will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson, Friday April 9, at 11:00 AM with visitation to immediately follow at the graveside.
Annie Lee Horne was born August 27, 1924, in Nash County, North Carolina to the late...
Nanelle Congleton
Apr 5, 2021
Nanelle Edmundson Congleton, 80, of Ayden passed away on Monday, April 5th, 2021.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April, 7, 10:00 AM, at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont. The family will greet those in attendance at the cemertery following the service. The family request those attending wear a face covering and practice social distancing.
...
Junius Evans
Apr 4, 2021
Junius Anthony Evans, 98, of Fremont, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, at his home while surrounded by family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday at 3:00 PM at the Fremont United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery with Masonic Rites.
He was a lifelong resident of Fremont...
Allen Bradshaw
Apr 3, 2021
Allen Ray Bradshaw, 82, of Wilson, died Saturday, April 3, 2021, in his home.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Rosebud FWB Church, followed a time of visiting and sharing. Masks may be worn at your discretion.
Surviving is his wife, Carol Batts Bradshaw; daughters, Teresa Lamm (Willie) of Rocky Mount and Marsha Morris (Benjamin) of Rocky...
Bob Ellis
Apr 3, 2021
Robert “Bob” Joseph Ellis, 59, of Wilson, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 3, 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, family will not be receiving visitors but will have a celebration of life at a later date.
Bob was born and educated in Wilson. He graduated from Fike High School and after graduation attended The Sound...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)...
