Carlie Thorne
Jan 23, 2020
Carlie Thorne, 92, of Wilson, died Thursday, January 23, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service. Burial, Rock Hill Cemetery on Lamm Road. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Sunday, 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Zura and Tommy Thorne; sister, Dorothy Mihelarakis; brothers, Archie, Ted,...
Shirley Haynes
Jan 21, 2020
Shirley Rodgers Tomlinson Haynes, 85, of Wilson died Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 10:00 AM, at Rock Hill Cemetery on Lamm Road. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
Mrs. Haynes was a retired teacher at Lucama Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Arthur...
Dr. Gary Bachara
Jan 20, 2020
Dr. Gary Henry Bachara, of Wilson, passed away on January 20, 2020.
The visitation will be at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive. A graveside service with military honors will follow at 1:00 pm Friday at Maplewood Cemetery, 400 College St, Wilson. Reverend Charles Robl will officiate.
He was...
Berta Edwards
Jan 20, 2020
Berta Lucas Edwards, 88, of Wilson, died Monday, January 20, 2020.
Funeral, Thursday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a short time of visiting and sharing.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin Edwards; daughter, Penny Gates of Fayetteville; son, Doug Edwards (Rosa) of Wilson; grandson, Joshua Edwards; twin sister, Sara Coile of Greenville....
LaRue Craft
Jan 19, 2020
LaRue Woodard Craft, 80, of Wilson, died Sunday, January 19, 2020.
Funeral, Thursday, 1:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Craft of the home; Sherry Lippard (Eric) of Wilson; Tara Ballard (Chris) of Elm...
Kathleen Brown
Jan 19, 2020
Kathleen Elliott "Kathy" Brown, 80, of Wilson, died Sunday, January 19, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, January 25, 2020, 1:00 PM, at Forest Hills Baptist Church followed by visitation.
Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Nickson Brown; grandson, Stephen Pastucha; sisters, Evelyn Kenard, Mildred Prescott and Ruth Sperlazza; nephew, Gary Kenard; niece, Patricia Prescott...
Starr Whitley
Jan 12, 2020
Rosemond Starr Welton Whitley, 80, of the Good News Church Community, Stantonsburg, died January 12, 2020.
Funeral, Sunday, January 19, 2:00 PM, at Good News Advent Christian Church Cemetery.
She was the church pianist for 53 years.
Surviving is her husband, Rev. Julius L. Whitley; daughter; Lauren Scott (Greg) of Clayton; grandchildren, Rachel...
Myrtie Davis
Jan 9, 2020
Myrtie Long Davis, 98, of Wilson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday, January 9, 2020.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
She is survived by her daughter, Lavonne Davis of Raleigh; son, G. Ray Davis of Wilson; grandchildren, Laura...
Bill Wheeler
Jan 8, 2020
William Bryant “Bill” Wheeler, 70, of Wilson, died, Wednesday, January 8, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Bill had served in the National Guard, worked at Foster Forbes, Smurfit-Stone, and retired from the City of Wilson.
Surviving is his...
Leon Mooring
Jan 6, 2020
Leon V. Mooring, 84, CM/Sgt, USAF, Retired, of Fremont, died Monday, January 6, 2020.
Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM, Fremont United Methodist Church. The visitation will be at the church, Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery with Military Rites.
Mr. Mooring was preceded in death by his wife Ebbie Turlington Mooring...
Louise Broome
Jan 4, 2020
Mary Louise Whitley Broome, born June 14, 1933, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 4, 2020, at home in Wilson. She was surrounded by family, friends, and deep love.
Her memorial service will be at Evansdale United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the...
Helen Batts
Jan 2, 2020
Helen Pearson Batts, 81, of Wilson, died Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Angie Batts; parents, Phelon and Martha Nichols Pearson; brothers, Donald, Jimmy and Billy Pearson.
Mrs. Batts is survived by her...
Freddie Hilliard
Dec 29, 2019
Freddie Harrell Hilliard, 79, of Wilson, died Sunday, December 29, 2019
Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, with visitation beginning at 12:30 PM. Burial, Black Creek Cemetery.
Surviving is her husband, Larry Hilliard; daughter, Angela Ferrell of Wilson; sons, Rodney Hilliard of Wilson and Eddie Hilliard (Kathryn) of Greenville; six grandchildren, Madeline, Lydia, Maxton...
Gray Lamm
Dec 27, 2019
Gray Pope Lamm, 90, of Goldsboro, formerly of Lucama, died Friday, December 27, 2019.
Funeral, 3:30 PM Monday, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Lamm was preceded in death by her husband, John Lee Lamm; sisters, Alice Evans, Glennie Roland, Pauline Raper and Mildred Bass; brother, Glen Pope.
She is survived by sisters, Shelby Lynch...
Eleanor Tabb
Dec 21, 2019
Eleanor Johnson Tabb, 94, of Wilson, died Saturday, December 21, 2019.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 30, at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Wilson. A time of visitation will follow the service.
The youngest and last surviving of seven children, Eleanor was born on October 26, 1925, to Kate...
Russell Edwards
Dec 19, 2019
Russell R. Edwards, 82, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 19, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Turner Edwards in 2015.
Mr. Edwards is survived by his daughter, Kim Rose (David) of Wilson; grandchildren, Russell Rose (Lauren) of Dallas, TX, Dava Rockey (Josh) of Forest, VA, and Bailey Rose of Atlanta GA; great-grandchildren,...
Frances Moore
Dec 18, 2019
Frances Reedy Moore, 93, of Wilson, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Funeral, Saturday, 11 AM, First Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery, beside her late husband, the Honorable Thomas Milton “Mickey” Moore (Major General, USAR) who died in 1991. Until his death, he...
Reid Tickle
Dec 14, 2019
Dewey Reid Tickle, MD, 90, of Wilson, died Saturday, December 14, 2019.
A graveside memorial service will be held on January 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Maplewood Cemetery in Wilson to celebrate his remarkable life and many fond memories.
Dr. Tickle, a devoted husband and loving father, is survived by Chris, his wife of...
Thomas Brown, Jr.
Dec 9, 2019
Thomas V. Brown, Jr., 57, of Lucama, died Monday, December 9, 2019.
Thomas’s wishes were that a memorial service be held for and at the convenience of the family.
He is survived by his wife Wanda Lewis Brown; daughters, Julie Szappanos (Frank) of Lucama and Jenny Combs (Derek) of Snow Hill; granddaughter, Gracelynn Szappanos; father,...
Kenneth West
Dec 6, 2019
Kenneth R. West, 83, of Wilson, passed away peacefully Friday, December 6, 2019.
A service of worship, officiated by Justin Deeter, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 11th at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. He was a husband to Gray S. West and father to daughters: Robin...
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Carlie Thorne
Jan 23, 2020
Carlie Thorne, 92, of Wilson, died Thursday, January 23, 2020.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service. Burial, Rock Hill Cemetery on Lamm Road. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Sunday, 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Zura and Tommy Thorne; sister, Dorothy Mihelarakis; brothers, Archie, Ted,...
Shirley Haynes
Jan 21, 2020
Shirley Rodgers Tomlinson Haynes, 85, of Wilson died Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 10:00 AM, at Rock Hill Cemetery on Lamm Road. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
Mrs. Haynes was a retired teacher at Lucama Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Arthur...
Dr. Gary Bachara
Jan 20, 2020
Dr. Gary Henry Bachara, of Wilson, passed away on January 20, 2020.
The visitation will be at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive. A graveside service with military honors will follow at 1:00 pm Friday at Maplewood Cemetery, 400 College St, Wilson. Reverend Charles Robl will officiate.
He was...
Berta Edwards
Jan 20, 2020
Berta Lucas Edwards, 88, of Wilson, died Monday, January 20, 2020.
Funeral, Thursday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a short time of visiting and sharing.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin Edwards; daughter, Penny Gates of Fayetteville; son, Doug Edwards (Rosa) of Wilson; grandson, Joshua Edwards; twin sister, Sara Coile of Greenville....
LaRue Craft
Jan 19, 2020
LaRue Woodard Craft, 80, of Wilson, died Sunday, January 19, 2020.
Funeral, Thursday, 1:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Craft of the home; Sherry Lippard (Eric) of Wilson; Tara Ballard (Chris) of Elm...
Kathleen Brown
Jan 19, 2020
Kathleen Elliott "Kathy" Brown, 80, of Wilson, died Sunday, January 19, 2020.
Funeral, Saturday, January 25, 2020, 1:00 PM, at Forest Hills Baptist Church followed by visitation.
Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Nickson Brown; grandson, Stephen Pastucha; sisters, Evelyn Kenard, Mildred Prescott and Ruth Sperlazza; nephew, Gary Kenard; niece, Patricia Prescott...
Starr Whitley
Jan 12, 2020
Rosemond Starr Welton Whitley, 80, of the Good News Church Community, Stantonsburg, died January 12, 2020.
Funeral, Sunday, January 19, 2:00 PM, at Good News Advent Christian Church Cemetery.
She was the church pianist for 53 years.
Surviving is her husband, Rev. Julius L. Whitley; daughter; Lauren Scott (Greg) of Clayton; grandchildren, Rachel...
Myrtie Davis
Jan 9, 2020
Myrtie Long Davis, 98, of Wilson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday, January 9, 2020.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
She is survived by her daughter, Lavonne Davis of Raleigh; son, G. Ray Davis of Wilson; grandchildren, Laura...
Bill Wheeler
Jan 8, 2020
William Bryant “Bill” Wheeler, 70, of Wilson, died, Wednesday, January 8, 2020.
Funeral, Friday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Bill had served in the National Guard, worked at Foster Forbes, Smurfit-Stone, and retired from the City of Wilson.
Surviving is his...
Leon Mooring
Jan 6, 2020
Leon V. Mooring, 84, CM/Sgt, USAF, Retired, of Fremont, died Monday, January 6, 2020.
Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM, Fremont United Methodist Church. The visitation will be at the church, Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery with Military Rites.
Mr. Mooring was preceded in death by his wife Ebbie Turlington Mooring...
Louise Broome
Jan 4, 2020
Mary Louise Whitley Broome, born June 14, 1933, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 4, 2020, at home in Wilson. She was surrounded by family, friends, and deep love.
Her memorial service will be at Evansdale United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the...
Helen Batts
Jan 2, 2020
Helen Pearson Batts, 81, of Wilson, died Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Angie Batts; parents, Phelon and Martha Nichols Pearson; brothers, Donald, Jimmy and Billy Pearson.
Mrs. Batts is survived by her...
Freddie Hilliard
Dec 29, 2019
Freddie Harrell Hilliard, 79, of Wilson, died Sunday, December 29, 2019
Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, with visitation beginning at 12:30 PM. Burial, Black Creek Cemetery.
Surviving is her husband, Larry Hilliard; daughter, Angela Ferrell of Wilson; sons, Rodney Hilliard of Wilson and Eddie Hilliard (Kathryn) of Greenville; six grandchildren, Madeline, Lydia, Maxton...
Gray Lamm
Dec 27, 2019
Gray Pope Lamm, 90, of Goldsboro, formerly of Lucama, died Friday, December 27, 2019.
Funeral, 3:30 PM Monday, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Lamm was preceded in death by her husband, John Lee Lamm; sisters, Alice Evans, Glennie Roland, Pauline Raper and Mildred Bass; brother, Glen Pope.
She is survived by sisters, Shelby Lynch...
Eleanor Tabb
Dec 21, 2019
Eleanor Johnson Tabb, 94, of Wilson, died Saturday, December 21, 2019.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 30, at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Wilson. A time of visitation will follow the service.
The youngest and last surviving of seven children, Eleanor was born on October 26, 1925, to Kate...
Russell Edwards
Dec 19, 2019
Russell R. Edwards, 82, of Wilson, died Thursday, December 19, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Turner Edwards in 2015.
Mr. Edwards is survived by his daughter, Kim Rose (David) of Wilson; grandchildren, Russell Rose (Lauren) of Dallas, TX, Dava Rockey (Josh) of Forest, VA, and Bailey Rose of Atlanta GA; great-grandchildren,...
Frances Moore
Dec 18, 2019
Frances Reedy Moore, 93, of Wilson, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Funeral, Saturday, 11 AM, First Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery, beside her late husband, the Honorable Thomas Milton “Mickey” Moore (Major General, USAR) who died in 1991. Until his death, he...
Reid Tickle
Dec 14, 2019
Dewey Reid Tickle, MD, 90, of Wilson, died Saturday, December 14, 2019.
A graveside memorial service will be held on January 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Maplewood Cemetery in Wilson to celebrate his remarkable life and many fond memories.
Dr. Tickle, a devoted husband and loving father, is survived by Chris, his wife of...
Thomas Brown, Jr.
Dec 9, 2019
Thomas V. Brown, Jr., 57, of Lucama, died Monday, December 9, 2019.
Thomas’s wishes were that a memorial service be held for and at the convenience of the family.
He is survived by his wife Wanda Lewis Brown; daughters, Julie Szappanos (Frank) of Lucama and Jenny Combs (Derek) of Snow Hill; granddaughter, Gracelynn Szappanos; father,...
Kenneth West
Dec 6, 2019
Kenneth R. West, 83, of Wilson, passed away peacefully Friday, December 6, 2019.
A service of worship, officiated by Justin Deeter, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 11th at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. He was a husband to Gray S. West and father to daughters: Robin...
