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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Ed Ferron
Feb 20, 2021
Edward George “Ed” Ferron, 67, of Bailey, died Saturday, February 20, 2021, in his home.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Oasis of Love Tabernacle Church, 6525 Schooners Rd., Bailey.
Ed was retired from Krispy Kreme Corporation, with over 28 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Price Sanders; daughter, Joy Elliott...
John Thomas
Feb 17, 2021
Elijah "John" Thomas, Jr., 88, of Stantonsburg, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021.
Funeral, Evergreen Memorial Park, Sunday, 2:00 PM.
John is survived by his wife, Doris Corbitt Thomas; daughters, Melinda Boykin (Charlie) of Wilson and Hope Thomas of Wilson; son, Tommy Thomas (Faye) of Rocky Mount; step-daughter, Charlene Joyner of Nashville; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his...
Ronnie McKeel
Feb 16, 2021
Ronnie Eugene McKeel, 70, of Greenville, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM at Wilson Memorial Service. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.
Ronnie was born on August 25, 1950 in Wilson County. He was a graduate of Pitt Community College. He spent his career as an electrician, and at one point, owned...
Kim Vick
Feb 13, 2021
Kim Smith Vick, 59, of Stantonsburg, died Saturday, February 13, 2021, in her home.
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 Maplewood Cemetery, Section E, followed by visiting. Masks and social distancing are preferred.
She was a member of Saratoga Original Free Will Baptist Church.
Surviving is her husband, Neil Vick; daughters, Amanda Ross (Mark) and Heather...
Jimmie Godwin
Feb 10, 2021
Jimmie Lee Godwin, 89, of Bailey, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021, in his home.
Funeral, Sunday at 2:00 PM, Bailey Cemetery. Visitation, Saturday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Wilson Memorial Service.
Jimmie is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Lorene Johnson Godwin; sons, Daniel Wayne Godwin of Lucama, Marty Allen Godwin (Wendy) of Lucama,...
Delma Galloway
Feb 10, 2021
Delma Gay Galloway, 92, of Wilson, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
She was a member of First Baptist Church and a customer service representative for Carolina Telephone for over 35 years. Active in several community activities,...
John Tew
Feb 9, 2021
John Hicks Tew, 79, of Wilson, died unexpectedly of natural causes, Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery, Section, J. Social distancing and masks are encouraged.
He w.as preceded in death by his wife, Bettie Jo Bailey Tew in 2016, who he loved with all...
Marilyn Monroe
Feb 9, 2021
Marilyn Monroe, 44, died February 9, 2021, with her family by her side in Enumclaw, Wash.
A memorial service was Wednesday at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton, Wash.She was born July 10, 1944, in Anchorage to Charles and Phoebe Smith. Her father was a Doctor in the Yukon. Her mother came up from Juneau as a Nurse. They moved to Washington...
Geraldine Lamm
Feb 8, 2021
Geraldine Pope Lamm, 89, of Newport, formerly of Nash County, died Monday, February 8, 2021.
Funeral, Evergreen Memorial Park, Wednesday, 2:00 PM.
Mrs. Lamm is survived by her sons, Keith Lamm (Joan) of Stantonsburg and Lynwood Lamm (Tammy) of Newport; grandchildren, Jenny, Michael, Greg, Melissa, Michelle, Brandon, Christina and Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Chase, Victoria, Anna, Tanner,...
Billy Baker
Feb 2, 2021
William Otho (Billy) Baker, Jr., 90, a resident of the Coopers Community, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Forest Hills Cemetery in Nashville. Dr. William M. Presnell and Rev. Paul Weaver will preside.
Billy was born August 5, 1930, to William Otho Baker,...
Mary Simmons
Feb 2, 2021
Mary Allene Johnson Simmons, 97, died peacefully in her sleep, at the home of her daughter, Mary Susan Heath, of Goldsboro, on February 2, 2021. Until January of this year, she was a long-time resident of Kenly.
There will be a celebration of Mary’s life on Saturday, February 6, at Kenly Missionary Baptist Church, 1730 NC Hwy...
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Ed Ferron
Feb 20, 2021
Edward George “Ed” Ferron, 67, of Bailey, died Saturday, February 20, 2021, in his home.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Oasis of Love Tabernacle Church, 6525 Schooners Rd., Bailey.
Ed was retired from Krispy Kreme Corporation, with over 28 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Price Sanders; daughter, Joy Elliott...
John Thomas
Feb 17, 2021
Elijah "John" Thomas, Jr., 88, of Stantonsburg, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021.
Funeral, Evergreen Memorial Park, Sunday, 2:00 PM.
John is survived by his wife, Doris Corbitt Thomas; daughters, Melinda Boykin (Charlie) of Wilson and Hope Thomas of Wilson; son, Tommy Thomas (Faye) of Rocky Mount; step-daughter, Charlene Joyner of Nashville; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his...
Ronnie McKeel
Feb 16, 2021
Ronnie Eugene McKeel, 70, of Greenville, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM at Wilson Memorial Service. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.
Ronnie was born on August 25, 1950 in Wilson County. He was a graduate of Pitt Community College. He spent his career as an electrician, and at one point, owned...
Kim Vick
Feb 13, 2021
Kim Smith Vick, 59, of Stantonsburg, died Saturday, February 13, 2021, in her home.
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 Maplewood Cemetery, Section E, followed by visiting. Masks and social distancing are preferred.
She was a member of Saratoga Original Free Will Baptist Church.
Surviving is her husband, Neil Vick; daughters, Amanda Ross (Mark) and Heather...
Jimmie Godwin
Feb 10, 2021
Jimmie Lee Godwin, 89, of Bailey, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021, in his home.
Funeral, Sunday at 2:00 PM, Bailey Cemetery. Visitation, Saturday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Wilson Memorial Service.
Jimmie is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Lorene Johnson Godwin; sons, Daniel Wayne Godwin of Lucama, Marty Allen Godwin (Wendy) of Lucama,...
Delma Galloway
Feb 10, 2021
Delma Gay Galloway, 92, of Wilson, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
She was a member of First Baptist Church and a customer service representative for Carolina Telephone for over 35 years. Active in several community activities,...
John Tew
Feb 9, 2021
John Hicks Tew, 79, of Wilson, died unexpectedly of natural causes, Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery, Section, J. Social distancing and masks are encouraged.
He w.as preceded in death by his wife, Bettie Jo Bailey Tew in 2016, who he loved with all...
Marilyn Monroe
Feb 9, 2021
Marilyn Monroe, 44, died February 9, 2021, with her family by her side in Enumclaw, Wash.
A memorial service was Wednesday at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton, Wash.She was born July 10, 1944, in Anchorage to Charles and Phoebe Smith. Her father was a Doctor in the Yukon. Her mother came up from Juneau as a Nurse. They moved to Washington...
Geraldine Lamm
Feb 8, 2021
Geraldine Pope Lamm, 89, of Newport, formerly of Nash County, died Monday, February 8, 2021.
Funeral, Evergreen Memorial Park, Wednesday, 2:00 PM.
Mrs. Lamm is survived by her sons, Keith Lamm (Joan) of Stantonsburg and Lynwood Lamm (Tammy) of Newport; grandchildren, Jenny, Michael, Greg, Melissa, Michelle, Brandon, Christina and Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Chase, Victoria, Anna, Tanner,...
Billy Baker
Feb 2, 2021
William Otho (Billy) Baker, Jr., 90, a resident of the Coopers Community, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Forest Hills Cemetery in Nashville. Dr. William M. Presnell and Rev. Paul Weaver will preside.
Billy was born August 5, 1930, to William Otho Baker,...
Mary Simmons
Feb 2, 2021
Mary Allene Johnson Simmons, 97, died peacefully in her sleep, at the home of her daughter, Mary Susan Heath, of Goldsboro, on February 2, 2021. Until January of this year, she was a long-time resident of Kenly.
There will be a celebration of Mary’s life on Saturday, February 6, at Kenly Missionary Baptist Church, 1730 NC Hwy...
