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
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
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
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
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, at Maplewood Cemetery in...
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
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
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
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,...
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 Hill, where he earned Business and Law...
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;...
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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
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
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
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
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, at Maplewood Cemetery in...
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
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
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
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,...
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 Hill, where he earned Business and Law...
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;...
