Ray Benton
Oct 19, 2020
William Ray Benton, 92, of Lucama, died Monday, October 19, 2020, in his home.
Funeral, Evergreen Memorial Park, Friday, 11:00 AM, conducted by Rev. David Currie.
Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Pauline Woodard Benton in 2012; parents, Herman and Irene Langston Benton; grandson, Hunter Benton.
“He will be remembered...
Jimmy Holcombe
Oct 19, 2020
Jimmy C. Holcombe, 87, of Elm City, formerly of Asheville, died Monday, October 19, 2020.
A service for the family will be held at Sky View Memorial Park in Asheville at a later date.
He is survived by his son, Jimmy C. Holcombe, Jr. (Brenda) of Elm City; daughters, Sheila Mayberry (Barry) of Calabash and...
Josh Watson
Oct 17, 2020
Joshua Shane “Josh” Watson, 31, of Stantonsburg, died Saturday, October 17, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, 12 Noon, Watery Branch FWB Church, 425 Watery Branch Church Rd, Stantonsburg (MASKS ARE REQUIRED). The viewing will be one hour before the funeral. Interment, Stantonsburg Cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Robert and Judy Grimes Watson of Stantonsburg; sister, Kristy...
Ira Muse, Jr.
Oct 14, 2020
Ira “Tex” Muse, Jr., 78, of Wilson, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Graveside service will be held Monday, 2:00 PM at Maplewood Cemetery.
He was born November 4, 1941 to Ira Franklin Muse and LaBerta Hardy Muse in Fort Worth, Texas, and lived there until his second semester...
Daphine Lucas
Oct 13, 2020
Daphine Wilson Lucas, 86, of Elm City, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, October 24, 2:00 PM at Maplewood Cemetery.
Daphine’s first love was for her church and helping to serve others. Her love was shown to and known by all who knew her. Her late husband Coy, who died in 2013, felt she...
Murray Jones
Oct 12, 2020
Arnold Murray Jones, Jr., 58, of Warsaw, died Monday, October 12, 2020.
A family burial, with military honors, will be held at the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Goldsboro, on Friday, November 13, 2020. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 pm, Friday, November 13, 2020 at the Warsaw Fire Department, 714 N. Pine St, Warsaw. Due to COVID-19...
Gladys Simpson
Oct 10, 2020
Gladys Evans Simpson, 101, of Wilson died Saturday, October 10, 2020.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. (Masks are suggested and encouraged). Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
She was widow of Charles Edwin Simpson who died in 1991.
Mrs. Simpson is survived by her daughter,...
Mike Green
Oct 9, 2020
Elm City – Mike Green, 75, of the Town Creek Community, died Friday, October 9, 2020. He had retired from Foster-Forbes Company in Wilson.
Funeral, Monday, 7:00 PM, Elm City United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing (mask are encouraged and preferred).
Surviving is his wife, Jo Benton Green; daughters, Penny...
Annie Ward
Oct 8, 2020
Annie Mizelle Ward, 94, of Zebulon, formerly of Wilson, died Thursday, October 8, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment will be in Pinewood Memorial Park, Greenville, at 3:00 PM.
She was preceded in death by her husband Allen L. Ward and was retired from the Eastern NC School for...
Pete Lane
Oct 1, 2020
SARATOGA – James "Pete" Lane, 85, a retired builder who had served in the military, died Thursday, October 1, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Unity Free Will Baptist, Downing St, Wilson (masks are suggested and preferred). Burial, Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Surviving is his wife, Marie Barnette Lane; daughter, LuAnn Hinton (Steve); grandchildren, Addison Lamm and Ashley...
Sue Daniels
Sep 28, 2020
Sue Vickers Daniels, 83, of Wilson, died Monday, September 28, 2020.
Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
She is survived by her husband, John Hall Daniels; daughter, Tina Williams (Jeff) of Wilson; sons, John Daniels, Jr. (Jeanie) of Wake Forest, Dennis Daniels (Jeanne) of Elm City and Jeff Daniels of Wilson; grandchildren, Scott Williams...
Doris Craft
Sep 19, 2020
Doris Hardison Craft, 85, of Wilson, died Saturday, September 19, 2020.
Funeral, Wednesday, 12:00 Noon, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Craft, in 2003; her parents, J.C. and Lala Cunningham Hardison; sisters, Marie Craft, Evelyn Parrisher, Mildred Dudley, Christine Gray,...
Jacksie Ferrell
Sep 16, 2020
Jacksie High Ferrell, 88, of Wilson, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, 11:00 AM, New Hope Baptist Church Fellowship Hall (masks are suggested and preferred).
She was an elementary teacher who had retired at the end of 32 wonderful years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Ferrell in 2007; daughter, Leigh...
Wyndall Shepard
Sep 15, 2020
Wyndall David Shepard, 46, of Kenly, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020.
He is survived by his father, James; mother, Donna; daughter, Dakota; son, Codie; grandchildren, Nevaeh and Ricky; sister, Crystal; brothers, B.J. and Jonathan; step-mother, Uli; step-sister, Amanda; step-brother, Brian; fianceé, Jennifer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Wounded Warrior Project, 1990 Fordham...
Martha Jo Bottoms
Sep 14, 2020
Martha Jo Jones Bottoms, 73, of Stantonsburg, died Monday, September 14, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, 10:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Burial, Stantonsburg Cemetery. Masks are encouraged.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Bottoms in January 2019 and parents, Lloyd Vernon and Martha Saunders Jones.
Mrs. Bottoms is survived...
Lynn Askew
Sep 14, 2020
Lynn Barnes Askew, 65, of Wilson, died Monday, September 14, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. Laura Fine Ledford will officiate.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Ray and Thelma Bradbury Barnes; brother, Donald Ray Barnes. A former ultrasonographer and radiology instructor, she was retired from Edgecombe Community College....
Jimmy Hooks
Sep 13, 2020
Jimmy Hayes Hooks, 65, of Lucama, died Sunday, September 13, 2020.
He is survived by his daughter Amanda Hooks Bulluck (Joshua) of Wilson, and their children Jayceon, Joshua and Julian Bulluck; his son, Kevin Hooks (Amanda) of Virginia, and their children, Kaelin, Landon, Aubrey and Mason Hooks; his son Steven Hooks (Lori) of Lucama, and their children...
Brad Moye
Sep 7, 2020
Brad Moye, 55, of Wilson, died Monday, September 7, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 10:00 AM, at Stantonsburg Cemetery conducted by Rev. Allen Stanley. The family will be at 7502 Woodbridge Rd, Stantonsburg.
He was preceded in death by his mother Virginia Johnson Moye and was a former employee of Lowe’s in Wilson and a member of...
Bobby Kirkland
Sep 6, 2020
Robert Edward “Bobby” Kirkland, Jr., of Wilson, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 6, 2020.
The funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family.
He was born March 13, 1925 to the late Robert Edward and Bessie Barnes Kirkland. In addition to his parents , he was preceded in death by...
Kenneth Dail
Sep 4, 2020
Kenneth A. Dail, 74, died Friday, September 4, 2020.
Funeral, Tuesday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service.
He was retired from Mello Butter Cup Ice Cream Company.
Surviving is his wife, Judy Pierce Dail; daughter, Tracey D. Meeks of the home; son, Rusty Dail (Alison) of Fremont; grandchildren, Taylor and Trey Dail, Casey and...
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Ray Benton
Oct 19, 2020
William Ray Benton, 92, of Lucama, died Monday, October 19, 2020, in his home.
Funeral, Evergreen Memorial Park, Friday, 11:00 AM, conducted by Rev. David Currie.
Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Pauline Woodard Benton in 2012; parents, Herman and Irene Langston Benton; grandson, Hunter Benton.
“He will be remembered...
Jimmy Holcombe
Oct 19, 2020
Jimmy C. Holcombe, 87, of Elm City, formerly of Asheville, died Monday, October 19, 2020.
A service for the family will be held at Sky View Memorial Park in Asheville at a later date.
He is survived by his son, Jimmy C. Holcombe, Jr. (Brenda) of Elm City; daughters, Sheila Mayberry (Barry) of Calabash and...
Josh Watson
Oct 17, 2020
Joshua Shane “Josh” Watson, 31, of Stantonsburg, died Saturday, October 17, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, 12 Noon, Watery Branch FWB Church, 425 Watery Branch Church Rd, Stantonsburg (MASKS ARE REQUIRED). The viewing will be one hour before the funeral. Interment, Stantonsburg Cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Robert and Judy Grimes Watson of Stantonsburg; sister, Kristy...
Ira Muse, Jr.
Oct 14, 2020
Ira “Tex” Muse, Jr., 78, of Wilson, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Graveside service will be held Monday, 2:00 PM at Maplewood Cemetery.
He was born November 4, 1941 to Ira Franklin Muse and LaBerta Hardy Muse in Fort Worth, Texas, and lived there until his second semester...
Daphine Lucas
Oct 13, 2020
Daphine Wilson Lucas, 86, of Elm City, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, October 24, 2:00 PM at Maplewood Cemetery.
Daphine’s first love was for her church and helping to serve others. Her love was shown to and known by all who knew her. Her late husband Coy, who died in 2013, felt she...
Murray Jones
Oct 12, 2020
Arnold Murray Jones, Jr., 58, of Warsaw, died Monday, October 12, 2020.
A family burial, with military honors, will be held at the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Goldsboro, on Friday, November 13, 2020. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 pm, Friday, November 13, 2020 at the Warsaw Fire Department, 714 N. Pine St, Warsaw. Due to COVID-19...
Gladys Simpson
Oct 10, 2020
Gladys Evans Simpson, 101, of Wilson died Saturday, October 10, 2020.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. (Masks are suggested and encouraged). Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
She was widow of Charles Edwin Simpson who died in 1991.
Mrs. Simpson is survived by her daughter,...
Mike Green
Oct 9, 2020
Elm City – Mike Green, 75, of the Town Creek Community, died Friday, October 9, 2020. He had retired from Foster-Forbes Company in Wilson.
Funeral, Monday, 7:00 PM, Elm City United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing (mask are encouraged and preferred).
Surviving is his wife, Jo Benton Green; daughters, Penny...
Annie Ward
Oct 8, 2020
Annie Mizelle Ward, 94, of Zebulon, formerly of Wilson, died Thursday, October 8, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment will be in Pinewood Memorial Park, Greenville, at 3:00 PM.
She was preceded in death by her husband Allen L. Ward and was retired from the Eastern NC School for...
Pete Lane
Oct 1, 2020
SARATOGA – James "Pete" Lane, 85, a retired builder who had served in the military, died Thursday, October 1, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Unity Free Will Baptist, Downing St, Wilson (masks are suggested and preferred). Burial, Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Surviving is his wife, Marie Barnette Lane; daughter, LuAnn Hinton (Steve); grandchildren, Addison Lamm and Ashley...
Sue Daniels
Sep 28, 2020
Sue Vickers Daniels, 83, of Wilson, died Monday, September 28, 2020.
Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
She is survived by her husband, John Hall Daniels; daughter, Tina Williams (Jeff) of Wilson; sons, John Daniels, Jr. (Jeanie) of Wake Forest, Dennis Daniels (Jeanne) of Elm City and Jeff Daniels of Wilson; grandchildren, Scott Williams...
Doris Craft
Sep 19, 2020
Doris Hardison Craft, 85, of Wilson, died Saturday, September 19, 2020.
Funeral, Wednesday, 12:00 Noon, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Craft, in 2003; her parents, J.C. and Lala Cunningham Hardison; sisters, Marie Craft, Evelyn Parrisher, Mildred Dudley, Christine Gray,...
Jacksie Ferrell
Sep 16, 2020
Jacksie High Ferrell, 88, of Wilson, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, 11:00 AM, New Hope Baptist Church Fellowship Hall (masks are suggested and preferred).
She was an elementary teacher who had retired at the end of 32 wonderful years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Ferrell in 2007; daughter, Leigh...
Wyndall Shepard
Sep 15, 2020
Wyndall David Shepard, 46, of Kenly, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020.
He is survived by his father, James; mother, Donna; daughter, Dakota; son, Codie; grandchildren, Nevaeh and Ricky; sister, Crystal; brothers, B.J. and Jonathan; step-mother, Uli; step-sister, Amanda; step-brother, Brian; fianceé, Jennifer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Wounded Warrior Project, 1990 Fordham...
Martha Jo Bottoms
Sep 14, 2020
Martha Jo Jones Bottoms, 73, of Stantonsburg, died Monday, September 14, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, 10:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Burial, Stantonsburg Cemetery. Masks are encouraged.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Bottoms in January 2019 and parents, Lloyd Vernon and Martha Saunders Jones.
Mrs. Bottoms is survived...
Lynn Askew
Sep 14, 2020
Lynn Barnes Askew, 65, of Wilson, died Monday, September 14, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. Laura Fine Ledford will officiate.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Ray and Thelma Bradbury Barnes; brother, Donald Ray Barnes. A former ultrasonographer and radiology instructor, she was retired from Edgecombe Community College....
Jimmy Hooks
Sep 13, 2020
Jimmy Hayes Hooks, 65, of Lucama, died Sunday, September 13, 2020.
He is survived by his daughter Amanda Hooks Bulluck (Joshua) of Wilson, and their children Jayceon, Joshua and Julian Bulluck; his son, Kevin Hooks (Amanda) of Virginia, and their children, Kaelin, Landon, Aubrey and Mason Hooks; his son Steven Hooks (Lori) of Lucama, and their children...
Brad Moye
Sep 7, 2020
Brad Moye, 55, of Wilson, died Monday, September 7, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 10:00 AM, at Stantonsburg Cemetery conducted by Rev. Allen Stanley. The family will be at 7502 Woodbridge Rd, Stantonsburg.
He was preceded in death by his mother Virginia Johnson Moye and was a former employee of Lowe’s in Wilson and a member of...
Bobby Kirkland
Sep 6, 2020
Robert Edward “Bobby” Kirkland, Jr., of Wilson, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 6, 2020.
The funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family.
He was born March 13, 1925 to the late Robert Edward and Bessie Barnes Kirkland. In addition to his parents , he was preceded in death by...
Kenneth Dail
Sep 4, 2020
Kenneth A. Dail, 74, died Friday, September 4, 2020.
Funeral, Tuesday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service.
He was retired from Mello Butter Cup Ice Cream Company.
Surviving is his wife, Judy Pierce Dail; daughter, Tracey D. Meeks of the home; son, Rusty Dail (Alison) of Fremont; grandchildren, Taylor and Trey Dail, Casey and...
