OBITUARIES

Bud Batten

Bud Batten

May 8, 2020

James W. “Bud” Batten, 80, of Wilson, died Friday, May 8, 2020, at his home.

His funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family.

Bud was a native of Greene County and a son of the late Stephen James and Ida Corbett Batten.  He was preceded in death by son, Ronald Glenn...

Junior Batts

Junior Batts

May 7, 2020

Robert Junior Batts, 81, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 7, 2020.

Mr. Batts will lie in state at Wilson Memorial Service on Sunday, 2:00 - 5:00 PM.  A service will be held for the family at a later date.

He was preceded in death by his wife Helen Pearson Batts in January, 2020; daughter, Angie...

John Phillips

John Phillips

May 5, 2020

John Carper Phillips, 90, went to his Heavenly home May 5, 2020.

A family graveside service will be in Wilson on May 13, 2020.

Our Dad, Grandpa, and Uncle was a very loving person. He had a wonderful sense of humor that kept us all laughing. He was a committed provider for his family and...

Kim Scott

Kim Scott

May 3, 2020

Kimberley Dale Scott, 50, of Raleigh, formerly of Wilson, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 3, 2020.

A service will be held for the immediate family.

Kim is survived by her mother, Deanna Creech Scott; son, Caleb Scott;  daughter, Logan Scott; brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Lauren Scott; nieces, Hannah and Rachel; sister, Shana Scott; significant...

Roddy Shingleton

Roddy Shingleton

Apr 28, 2020

STANTONSBURG  -  Roddy Neil Shingleton, 87, and formerly of Henrico County, VA, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020, following an extended illness.

A funeral for the family will be held in the Stantonsburg Cemetery.

He was born in 1932 to the late William W. and Julia Cook Shingleton of Wilson. Preceding him were three sisters, five...

Joan Winstead

Joan Winstead

Apr 28, 2020

ROCK RIDGE - Joan Winders Winstead, 60, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

A graveside service for the family will be held at Maplewood Cemetery.   Rev. Jonathan Ange will officiate.

Joan was a longtime member of Wildwood FWB Church in Wilson. She was a very talented decorator and enjoyed using her talents to help decorate...

Mary Katherine Stott

Mary Katherine Stott

Apr 24, 2020

LUCAMA - Mary Katherine Neal Stott, born July 31, 1939, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

A funeral for the family will be held at their convenience. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

She is survived by daughters, Lisa Neal Lewis (Mike)...

Larraine Mandeville

Larraine Mandeville

Apr 22, 2020

Bertha Larraine Crocker Mandeville, 74, of, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

A funeral for the family will be held at their convenience.

Surviving is her husband, Peter K. Mandeville; daughters, Kelly Lamm (Chip) and Becky Over of Wilson, Liz Spivey (Tim Lee) of Bailey; sons, Shayne Langston of Wilson and Dr. Shannon Langston (Sarah) of...

Geraldine Lamm

Geraldine Lamm

Apr 20, 2020

LUCAMA - Geraldine Johnson Lamm, 96, died Monday, April 20, 2020.

A funeral for the family will be held at their convenience.

Mrs. Lamm was a long-time member of Little Rock Church and was involved in and served in numerous capacities.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Lamm; parents,...

Wanda Crumpler

Wanda Crumpler

Apr 17, 2020

LUCAMA - Wanda Blow Crumpler, 69, died Friday, April 17, 2020.

A funeral for the family will be held at their convenience.

She is survived by sons, Tracy Crumpler of the home and Brandon Crumpler (Nicole) of Lucama; grandchildren, Savannah Crumpler, Lane Crumpler and Caleb Ratcliff; sisters, Sharon Crumpler (Rick) of Wilson, Sandra Nordan of...

Jeffrey Mullins

Jeffrey Mullins

Apr 15, 2020

Jeffrey Gordon Mullins, 67, of Elm City, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

A funeral for the family will be held at their convenience.

Surviving is his daughter, Wendy Pone (Mandingo) of Wilson; son, Steve Mullins (Lisa) of Bailey; grandchildren, B.J. Mullins and Breanne Pone; great-grandchildren, Haley Mullins and Ryile Mullins; mother, Frances Harrell of Wilson;...

Doug Rodgers

Doug Rodgers

Apr 13, 2020

STANTONSBURG - Charles Douglas “Doug” Rodgers, 84, of the Good News Church Community, died Monday, April 13, 2020.

A service will be held for the immediate family.

Surviving is his wife, Sandra Ellis Rodgers; daughters, Teresa Williford (James) and Joy Rodgers (John Stetson), all of Elm City; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He...

Van Delia Winbourne

Van Delia Winbourne

Apr 7, 2020

Van Delia Bryant Winbourne, 92, of Bailey, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

A service for the family was held at the Bailey Cemetery.

Mrs. Winbourne enjoyed life. She adored her family and friends, and touched many lives. She enjoyed traveling, dancing, and loved spending the holidays with her family.

She is survived by...

Lucille Page

Lucille Page

Apr 4, 2020

STANTONSBURG - Emily Lucille Morgan Page, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all she met, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the age of 94.

“Miss” Lucille was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Charlie Edgar Page, and her parents, Ernest Franklin Morgan and Mary Lucindy Langley Morgan.  She is...

Flo Webb

Flo Webb

Apr 1, 2020

Flossie “Flo” Elliott Webb, 89, of Wilson, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

A service will be held for and at the convenience of the family.  A memorial service for the public will be held at later date.

She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 38 years, Wilton Webb; son, Milton Helms (Laurie);...

Christine Tickle

Christine Tickle

Apr 1, 2020

Christine Justus Tickle of Wilson passed gently into her eternal rest early on the morning of April 1, 2020.  Christine, who was lovingly called “Sugar” by her family, a nickname given to her originally by her first grandchild, was a much-beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and friend.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, April 7, 2020,...

Mavis Brinson

Mavis Brinson

Mar 29, 2020

Mavis Kennedy Brinson, 90, of Wilson, died Sunday, March 29, 2020.

A service for the family was held at Devotional Gardens, Warsaw.  A Celebration of Life for the public will be considered at a later date.

She is survived by her sons, Mark Brinson (Gwen) of Wilson and Tim Brinson (Cindy) of Mint Hill; grandchildren,...

Tater Liles

Tater Liles

Mar 29, 2020

Alan L. “Tater” Liles, 61, of Bailey, died Sunday, March 29, 2020.

A service for the family was held at the Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex.  A Celebration of Life for the public will be considered at a later date.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Hall Liles; daughter, Linda “Peaches” Liles (Andrew) of Bailey; granddaughters,...

Dorothy Batts

Dorothy Batts

Mar 25, 2020

Dorothy Batts, 83, of Wilson, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

A service was held for the family at Evergreen Memorial Park.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Pearl Cannady Batts and brothers, Jesse and Johnny Batts.

She is survived several nieces and nephews.

Edna Bayless

Edna Bayless

Mar 25, 2020

Edna Pittman Bayless, 96, of Wilson, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

A graveside service will be Friday, 10:30 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery.  The family will receive visitors following the service.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hocking Bayless; parents, Frank and Alice Spell Pittman, sister, Helen Summerlin (Hubert); brother, Benjamin Spell; nephew,...