Douglas Thompson
Mar 24, 2020
Douglas W. Thompson, 84, of Wilson, died Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in his home.
A service for the family was held at Evergreen Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life for the public will be considered at a later date.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Jean Lamm Thompson; daughter Debbie Quick (Russ)...
Leo Bass
Mar 23, 2020
Leo Bass, 88, of Lucama, died Monday, March 23, 2020.
A service for the family was held at Evergreen Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life Service for the public will be held at Little Rock OFWB Church at a time to be determined.
Leo served on the Lucama Town Board, was a member of Lucama...
Bill Cozart
Mar 10, 2020
William “Bill” Thomas Cozart, 79, of Wilson, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020.
There will be a service to celebrate his life at a later date.
He was born in Wilson to the late Janet Riley and U.H. Cozart, Jr. He was educated at Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA and the University of North Carolina, Chapel...
Bobbie Holloman
Mar 7, 2020
Bobbie Walker Holloman, 72, of Wilson, died Saturday, March 7, 2020.
Funeral, Thursday, Noon at Maplewood Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6-7:30 PM.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. “Bucky” Holloman in 2013.
She is survived by her daughter, Blaine Holloman of Wilson; son,...
Sarah Tomlinson
Mar 4, 2020
Sarah Barnes Tomlinson, 100, of Black Creek, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020.
The funeral will be Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park, beside her husband, J. Sidney Tomlinson, Jr, who died in 2003.
Surviving are her sons, Sid Tomlinson III (Patsy) of Black...
C.B. Bass
Mar 1, 2020
LUCAMA - C.B. Bass, 92, died Sunday, March 1, 2020.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Masonic Rites will be accorded in Evergreen Memorial Park.
He was a member of Lucama Masonic Lodge #527 and a retired state employee.
Surviving is his wife Fay...
Jean Hill
Feb 28, 2020
Jean Petway Hill, 85, of Cedar Point, and formerly of Wilson, died Friday, February 28, 2020.
The funeral will be Monday, 11:00 AM, Forest Hills Baptist Church followed by a time of visiting and sharing. It is noted she sang in the choir for 52 years. Interment will be for and at the convenience of the family....
Bob Bunn
Feb 28, 2020
Robert R. “Bob” Bunn, 84, of Wilson, died Friday, February 28, 2020.
The funeral will be Tuesday, 12:30 PM at Maplewood Cemetery, Section E. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 11:00 AM – Noon.
Surviving is his daughter, Debra Mercer (Mike) of Wilson; son, Mike Bunn (Connie Jo) of Wilson; grandchildren, Sarah...
W. Leatrice Kirby
Feb 26, 2020
Walter Leatrice Kirby, 90, of Lucama, died Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Kenly Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Andrew, in 2009, and his parents, Walter and Lennie Simpson Kirby.
Surviving is his wife of...
Jean Williams
Feb 24, 2020
Jean Carraway Williams, 81, of Wilson, died Monday, February 24, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Grace Baptist Church. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral.
Jean was retired from BB&T.
She is survived by her daughter, Sonya Williams of the home; sons, Derreck Williams (Katherine) and Edward Williams of Goldsboro; grandsons,...
Valerie Deans
Feb 22, 2020
Valerie Deans, 77, of Wilson, died Saturday, February 22, 2020. Valerie was generous and humble, and she took great delight in spending time with family and friends. She was a graduate of ACC (now Barton College) and a retired airline flight attendant.
She was a beloved sister to her brother, J. Bryan Deans, Jr (Lucinda) of Wilson;...
Dr. John Lund
Feb 19, 2020
Dr. John Jefferson Lund, 87, of Wilson, died at his home on February 19, 2020.
A Celebration of his Life will be held for and at the convenience of the family.
Thank you for your understanding of us in these days of uncertainty in public gatherings.
He is survived by his wife, Maggi...
Jim Bradshaw
Feb 10, 2020
Michael James “Jimps” Bradshaw, age 79, of Wilson, died February 10, 2020, surrounded by family after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
A memorial service to celebrate Jimps’ life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 14 in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Wilson, North Carolina, followed by a reception in...
Johnnie Medlin
Feb 7, 2020
MIDDLESEX – Johnnie L. Medlin, 76, died Friday, February 7, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, 7:00 PM, Victory FWB Church, 5251 Wiggins Mill Rd, Lucama, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Entombment, Tuesday, 1:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife, Kay Deans Medlin; son, Ray Medlin (Kathleen) of Boone; step-daughter, Laura...
Marvin Edwards
Feb 4, 2020
Marvin Edwards, 89, of Wilson, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a short time of visiting and sharing. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park beside of his wife.
Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his wife Berta Lucas Edwards on January 20, 2020 and his...
Rusty Sauls
Jan 31, 2020
James Russell “Rusty” Sauls, Jr., 68, of Fremont, died Friday, January 31, 2020.
Funeral, Sunday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Rusty is survived by his son, J.R. “Trey” Sauls III (Dana) of Fremont; daughter, Michelle Hatchell (Chad) of Johnsonville, SC; grandchildren, Dawson, Hailee, and Megan Sauls, Roxi...
John Sharpe, Jr.
Jan 29, 2020
John Lloyd Sharpe, Jr., 81, of Elm City, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Elm City United Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. John Hobbs. Interment, Cedar Grove Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
John Lloyd graduated from Elm City High School in 1956 and...
James West
Jan 29, 2020
James Alan West, 76, of Chapel Hill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, February 1, 10:30 AM at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, Wilson. Burial, Evergreen Memorial Park.
He was born to Daniel Hiram (D.H.) West and Sonia Lamm West in Wilson on September 9, 1943.
James was...
Henry Kniffin
Jan 28, 2020
Henry Clifford Kniffin, 87, of Wilson, died Tuesday, January, 28, 2020.
Funeral, Sunday, 1:00 PM, Stantonsburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, with visiting prior to the service. Burial, 4:00 PM, Ash Davis Cemetery, Pink Hill.
Surviving is his wife, Joyce N. Kniffin; daughters, Kim Smith of Wilson and Melissa Bex of WVA; grandchildren, Zachary, Reagan and Morgan...
Arthur Tozzi
Jan 26, 2020
Arthur Brown Tozzi, 78, of Wilson, died peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020, surrounded by his children and loved ones.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He wanted it known that he went on to an even better place a happy man. The “Dancin’ Bear” was...
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Douglas Thompson
Mar 24, 2020
Douglas W. Thompson, 84, of Wilson, died Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in his home.
A service for the family was held at Evergreen Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life for the public will be considered at a later date.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Jean Lamm Thompson; daughter Debbie Quick (Russ)...
Leo Bass
Mar 23, 2020
Leo Bass, 88, of Lucama, died Monday, March 23, 2020.
A service for the family was held at Evergreen Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life Service for the public will be held at Little Rock OFWB Church at a time to be determined.
Leo served on the Lucama Town Board, was a member of Lucama...
Bill Cozart
Mar 10, 2020
William “Bill” Thomas Cozart, 79, of Wilson, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020.
There will be a service to celebrate his life at a later date.
He was born in Wilson to the late Janet Riley and U.H. Cozart, Jr. He was educated at Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA and the University of North Carolina, Chapel...
Bobbie Holloman
Mar 7, 2020
Bobbie Walker Holloman, 72, of Wilson, died Saturday, March 7, 2020.
Funeral, Thursday, Noon at Maplewood Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6-7:30 PM.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. “Bucky” Holloman in 2013.
She is survived by her daughter, Blaine Holloman of Wilson; son,...
Sarah Tomlinson
Mar 4, 2020
Sarah Barnes Tomlinson, 100, of Black Creek, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020.
The funeral will be Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park, beside her husband, J. Sidney Tomlinson, Jr, who died in 2003.
Surviving are her sons, Sid Tomlinson III (Patsy) of Black...
C.B. Bass
Mar 1, 2020
LUCAMA - C.B. Bass, 92, died Sunday, March 1, 2020.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Masonic Rites will be accorded in Evergreen Memorial Park.
He was a member of Lucama Masonic Lodge #527 and a retired state employee.
Surviving is his wife Fay...
Jean Hill
Feb 28, 2020
Jean Petway Hill, 85, of Cedar Point, and formerly of Wilson, died Friday, February 28, 2020.
The funeral will be Monday, 11:00 AM, Forest Hills Baptist Church followed by a time of visiting and sharing. It is noted she sang in the choir for 52 years. Interment will be for and at the convenience of the family....
Bob Bunn
Feb 28, 2020
Robert R. “Bob” Bunn, 84, of Wilson, died Friday, February 28, 2020.
The funeral will be Tuesday, 12:30 PM at Maplewood Cemetery, Section E. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 11:00 AM – Noon.
Surviving is his daughter, Debra Mercer (Mike) of Wilson; son, Mike Bunn (Connie Jo) of Wilson; grandchildren, Sarah...
W. Leatrice Kirby
Feb 26, 2020
Walter Leatrice Kirby, 90, of Lucama, died Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Kenly Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Andrew, in 2009, and his parents, Walter and Lennie Simpson Kirby.
Surviving is his wife of...
Jean Williams
Feb 24, 2020
Jean Carraway Williams, 81, of Wilson, died Monday, February 24, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Grace Baptist Church. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral.
Jean was retired from BB&T.
She is survived by her daughter, Sonya Williams of the home; sons, Derreck Williams (Katherine) and Edward Williams of Goldsboro; grandsons,...
Valerie Deans
Feb 22, 2020
Valerie Deans, 77, of Wilson, died Saturday, February 22, 2020. Valerie was generous and humble, and she took great delight in spending time with family and friends. She was a graduate of ACC (now Barton College) and a retired airline flight attendant.
She was a beloved sister to her brother, J. Bryan Deans, Jr (Lucinda) of Wilson;...
Dr. John Lund
Feb 19, 2020
Dr. John Jefferson Lund, 87, of Wilson, died at his home on February 19, 2020.
A Celebration of his Life will be held for and at the convenience of the family.
Thank you for your understanding of us in these days of uncertainty in public gatherings.
He is survived by his wife, Maggi...
Jim Bradshaw
Feb 10, 2020
Michael James “Jimps” Bradshaw, age 79, of Wilson, died February 10, 2020, surrounded by family after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
A memorial service to celebrate Jimps’ life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 14 in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Wilson, North Carolina, followed by a reception in...
Johnnie Medlin
Feb 7, 2020
MIDDLESEX – Johnnie L. Medlin, 76, died Friday, February 7, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, 7:00 PM, Victory FWB Church, 5251 Wiggins Mill Rd, Lucama, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Entombment, Tuesday, 1:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife, Kay Deans Medlin; son, Ray Medlin (Kathleen) of Boone; step-daughter, Laura...
Marvin Edwards
Feb 4, 2020
Marvin Edwards, 89, of Wilson, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a short time of visiting and sharing. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park beside of his wife.
Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his wife Berta Lucas Edwards on January 20, 2020 and his...
Rusty Sauls
Jan 31, 2020
James Russell “Rusty” Sauls, Jr., 68, of Fremont, died Friday, January 31, 2020.
Funeral, Sunday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Rusty is survived by his son, J.R. “Trey” Sauls III (Dana) of Fremont; daughter, Michelle Hatchell (Chad) of Johnsonville, SC; grandchildren, Dawson, Hailee, and Megan Sauls, Roxi...
John Sharpe, Jr.
Jan 29, 2020
John Lloyd Sharpe, Jr., 81, of Elm City, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Elm City United Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. John Hobbs. Interment, Cedar Grove Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
John Lloyd graduated from Elm City High School in 1956 and...
James West
Jan 29, 2020
James Alan West, 76, of Chapel Hill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, February 1, 10:30 AM at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, Wilson. Burial, Evergreen Memorial Park.
He was born to Daniel Hiram (D.H.) West and Sonia Lamm West in Wilson on September 9, 1943.
James was...
Henry Kniffin
Jan 28, 2020
Henry Clifford Kniffin, 87, of Wilson, died Tuesday, January, 28, 2020.
Funeral, Sunday, 1:00 PM, Stantonsburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, with visiting prior to the service. Burial, 4:00 PM, Ash Davis Cemetery, Pink Hill.
Surviving is his wife, Joyce N. Kniffin; daughters, Kim Smith of Wilson and Melissa Bex of WVA; grandchildren, Zachary, Reagan and Morgan...
Arthur Tozzi
Jan 26, 2020
Arthur Brown Tozzi, 78, of Wilson, died peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020, surrounded by his children and loved ones.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He wanted it known that he went on to an even better place a happy man. The “Dancin’ Bear” was...
