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)...
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...
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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)...
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...
