Gordon Durham
Apr 23, 2019
Gordon Ray Durham, 68, of Wilson, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
Surviving is his wife, Pam Vick Durham; daughters, Lisa D. Williamson and Heather Stancil of Wilson; sons, Michael Durham and Michael Joyner of Raleigh; grandchildren, Makenzie Romero, Danny...
Linda Holland
Apr 15, 2019
Linda Howell Holland, 57, of Lucama, died Monday, April 15, 2019.
Funeral, Thursday, 4:00 PM, Pikeville Cemetery.
Linda is survived by her husband, Mike Holland, and her brother, Randy Howell of Pikeville.
Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Dr, Greenville, NC 27834-8040.
Jean Bass
Apr 13, 2019
Jean Savage Bass, 89, of Wilson, died Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, Maplewood Cemetery. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service for one hour prior to the funeral.
Surviving is her daughter, Melinda Hawley (Phillip) and son, Allen D. Bass, both of Sims; grandson, Hunter Hawley (Heather); great-grandchild, Sanders Hawley; sister, Dorothy...
Steve Lamm
Apr 1, 2019
BAILEY - Steve Lamm, 49, died Monday, April 1, 2019.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, at the Bailey Cemetery. The family will be at home, 5285 Stoney Hill Church Rd, Bailey, Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
Steve loved his children and his family. He was an avid motorcyclist and owned and operated his own motorcycle repair...
Jerome Vick
Mar 30, 2019
Jerome B. Vick, 91, of Wilson, died on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Funeral, Monday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park, beside his wife, Susie Gardner Vick, who died in 2010.
He was a retired merchant and had served in the U. S. Navy.
Surviving...
Randolph Whitley
Mar 28, 2019
Amos Randolph Whitley, 92, died Thursday, March 28, 2019, in his home.
Funeral, Sunday, 4:00 PM, Evansdale United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Born in Wilson County on January 12, 1927, he was the fourth of eight children born to Millard Philmore and Mary Lee Hayes Whitley. He graduated from...
Patricia Owens
Mar 27, 2019
ATLANTA, GA - Patricia Rodgers Owens, 77, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2019. Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, NW, Wilson, Saturday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Pat was born in Stantonsburg on March 4, 1942, to the late Tom and Lois Pike...
Robert Whitley
Mar 26, 2019
Robert Henry Whitley, 79, of Bailey, died Tuesday, March 26, 2019.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Bailey Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Beulah Matthews Whitley and former wife, Carolyn Southerland Whitley.
He is survived by...
Carole Ruffin
Mar 24, 2019
Carole Downey Ruffin, 81, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2019, following a prolonged illness.
Carole was a real estate broker for fifteen years, and was the co-owner of Worrell’s Seafood.
Carole is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Barry Ruffin and a puppy Holly; daughter, Tracey Toler of Wilmington;...
Becky Bass
Mar 23, 2019
Black Creek – Rebecca “Becky” Cox Bass, 59, died Saturday, March 23, 2019, in her home.
The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, Wilson, Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
Becky was a daughter of the late Austin “Rocky” and Laura “Pat” Conrad Cox.
She was born in Landover, Maryland...
Pearl Walston
Mar 22, 2019
Pearl Renfrow Walston, 83, of Wilson, passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2019 surrounded by her family.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM at Rock Hill Cemetery on Lamm Rd. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Pearl graduated from Rock Ridge High School and worked with the Agricultural Stabilization Corp....
Peggy Ferrell
Mar 20, 2019
Peggy Cox Ferrell, 79, of Wilson, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service Friday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM and other times the family will be at the home of Katherine Cox.
She was preceded in death by her husband...
Agnes Bartlett
Mar 20, 2019
Eureka – Agnes Whitley Bartlett, 76, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019. The funeral will be Saturday, 11:00 AM, at the Eureka Cemetery, followed by a time of visiting and sharing at Mount Nelson Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Surviving is her husband, Roy W. Bartlett; daughter, Shonna Tompkins (Tim) of Pawley’s Island, SC; son, Chris Bartlett of Durham; grandchildren, Anna...
Phil Mahoney
Mar 15, 2019
Philip A. Mahoney, 81, died Friday, March 15, 2019.
Funeral, Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Forest Hills Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Wednesday, 10:30 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
After spending most of his early years in Tennessee, Phil relocated his wife and two daughters to Wilson in 1968. He invested 35...
Rev. Ronald Hunt
Mar 15, 2019
Elm City – Rev. Ronald T. Hunt, 71, died Friday, March 15, 2019. Funeral, Sunday, March 17, 4:00 PM, at Farmington Heights Church, Wilson. The visitation will be at the church one hour before the funeral. Surviving is his wife, Ruth Bateman Hunt; daughters, Michelle Jackson (Ron) of Rocky Mount and Renee Tucker (Michael) of Huntersville; sons, Ron Hunt...
Martha Clark
Mar 14, 2019
Martha Carter Clark, a longtime resident of Wilson, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019, at Wilson Assisted Living.
Her husband, Charles Robert “Bob” Clark, passed away in 2007. Bob was a well-known tobacco man from Wilson and supportive husband.
She was previously married to Luther Lamm, from Lucama, who passed away in 2010. They...
Lee Gliarmis
Mar 14, 2019
Lee Socrates Gliarmis, 91, of Wilson, died Thursday, March 14.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 4:00 pm at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 202 Goldsboro Street E, Wilson. A visitation and celebration of Lee’s life will be held following the service at The Elks Club, 2814 Fieldstream Dr. N, Wilson.
Lee was born in...
Lola Simpson
Mar 13, 2019
Mrs. Lola Valerie Bond Simpson, 93, of Wilson, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, March 13, 2019, surrounded by loving family members.
VISITATION HAS BEEN CANCELED due to flu in the family. A graveside service will take place in Kentucky at a later date.
The beloved wife to the late Grover Edwin Simpson, she was also predeceased by...
Ben Strother
Mar 7, 2019
Sims - Ben Raymond Strother, 82, of the Rock Ridge Community, died Thursday, March 7, 2019.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Marsh Swamp Free Will Baptist Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 6:00-7:30 PM.
Mr. Strother retired from Wilson County Farm Bureau Insurance, after serving...
Virginia Chase
Mar 7, 2019
EUREKA - Virginia Dawson Chase, 88, died Thursday, March 7, 2019.
Funeral, Sunday, March 10th at 3:00 PM, Eureka United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Eureka Cemetery. The visitation will be at the church Saturday, March 9th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
Mrs. Chase was preceded in death by her husband, Rom E....
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Gordon Durham
Apr 23, 2019
Gordon Ray Durham, 68, of Wilson, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
Surviving is his wife, Pam Vick Durham; daughters, Lisa D. Williamson and Heather Stancil of Wilson; sons, Michael Durham and Michael Joyner of Raleigh; grandchildren, Makenzie Romero, Danny...
Linda Holland
Apr 15, 2019
Linda Howell Holland, 57, of Lucama, died Monday, April 15, 2019.
Funeral, Thursday, 4:00 PM, Pikeville Cemetery.
Linda is survived by her husband, Mike Holland, and her brother, Randy Howell of Pikeville.
Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Dr, Greenville, NC 27834-8040.
Jean Bass
Apr 13, 2019
Jean Savage Bass, 89, of Wilson, died Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, Maplewood Cemetery. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service for one hour prior to the funeral.
Surviving is her daughter, Melinda Hawley (Phillip) and son, Allen D. Bass, both of Sims; grandson, Hunter Hawley (Heather); great-grandchild, Sanders Hawley; sister, Dorothy...
Steve Lamm
Apr 1, 2019
BAILEY - Steve Lamm, 49, died Monday, April 1, 2019.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, at the Bailey Cemetery. The family will be at home, 5285 Stoney Hill Church Rd, Bailey, Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
Steve loved his children and his family. He was an avid motorcyclist and owned and operated his own motorcycle repair...
Jerome Vick
Mar 30, 2019
Jerome B. Vick, 91, of Wilson, died on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Funeral, Monday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park, beside his wife, Susie Gardner Vick, who died in 2010.
He was a retired merchant and had served in the U. S. Navy.
Surviving...
Randolph Whitley
Mar 28, 2019
Amos Randolph Whitley, 92, died Thursday, March 28, 2019, in his home.
Funeral, Sunday, 4:00 PM, Evansdale United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Born in Wilson County on January 12, 1927, he was the fourth of eight children born to Millard Philmore and Mary Lee Hayes Whitley. He graduated from...
Patricia Owens
Mar 27, 2019
ATLANTA, GA - Patricia Rodgers Owens, 77, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2019. Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Stantonsburg Cemetery. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, NW, Wilson, Saturday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Pat was born in Stantonsburg on March 4, 1942, to the late Tom and Lois Pike...
Robert Whitley
Mar 26, 2019
Robert Henry Whitley, 79, of Bailey, died Tuesday, March 26, 2019.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Bailey Cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Beulah Matthews Whitley and former wife, Carolyn Southerland Whitley.
He is survived by...
Carole Ruffin
Mar 24, 2019
Carole Downey Ruffin, 81, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2019, following a prolonged illness.
Carole was a real estate broker for fifteen years, and was the co-owner of Worrell’s Seafood.
Carole is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Barry Ruffin and a puppy Holly; daughter, Tracey Toler of Wilmington;...
Becky Bass
Mar 23, 2019
Black Creek – Rebecca “Becky” Cox Bass, 59, died Saturday, March 23, 2019, in her home.
The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr, Wilson, Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
Becky was a daughter of the late Austin “Rocky” and Laura “Pat” Conrad Cox.
She was born in Landover, Maryland...
Pearl Walston
Mar 22, 2019
Pearl Renfrow Walston, 83, of Wilson, passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2019 surrounded by her family.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM at Rock Hill Cemetery on Lamm Rd. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Pearl graduated from Rock Ridge High School and worked with the Agricultural Stabilization Corp....
Peggy Ferrell
Mar 20, 2019
Peggy Cox Ferrell, 79, of Wilson, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service Friday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM and other times the family will be at the home of Katherine Cox.
She was preceded in death by her husband...
Agnes Bartlett
Mar 20, 2019
Eureka – Agnes Whitley Bartlett, 76, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019. The funeral will be Saturday, 11:00 AM, at the Eureka Cemetery, followed by a time of visiting and sharing at Mount Nelson Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Surviving is her husband, Roy W. Bartlett; daughter, Shonna Tompkins (Tim) of Pawley’s Island, SC; son, Chris Bartlett of Durham; grandchildren, Anna...
Phil Mahoney
Mar 15, 2019
Philip A. Mahoney, 81, died Friday, March 15, 2019.
Funeral, Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Forest Hills Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Wednesday, 10:30 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
After spending most of his early years in Tennessee, Phil relocated his wife and two daughters to Wilson in 1968. He invested 35...
Rev. Ronald Hunt
Mar 15, 2019
Elm City – Rev. Ronald T. Hunt, 71, died Friday, March 15, 2019. Funeral, Sunday, March 17, 4:00 PM, at Farmington Heights Church, Wilson. The visitation will be at the church one hour before the funeral. Surviving is his wife, Ruth Bateman Hunt; daughters, Michelle Jackson (Ron) of Rocky Mount and Renee Tucker (Michael) of Huntersville; sons, Ron Hunt...
Martha Clark
Mar 14, 2019
Martha Carter Clark, a longtime resident of Wilson, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2019, at Wilson Assisted Living.
Her husband, Charles Robert “Bob” Clark, passed away in 2007. Bob was a well-known tobacco man from Wilson and supportive husband.
She was previously married to Luther Lamm, from Lucama, who passed away in 2010. They...
Lee Gliarmis
Mar 14, 2019
Lee Socrates Gliarmis, 91, of Wilson, died Thursday, March 14.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 4:00 pm at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 202 Goldsboro Street E, Wilson. A visitation and celebration of Lee’s life will be held following the service at The Elks Club, 2814 Fieldstream Dr. N, Wilson.
Lee was born in...
Lola Simpson
Mar 13, 2019
Mrs. Lola Valerie Bond Simpson, 93, of Wilson, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, March 13, 2019, surrounded by loving family members.
VISITATION HAS BEEN CANCELED due to flu in the family. A graveside service will take place in Kentucky at a later date.
The beloved wife to the late Grover Edwin Simpson, she was also predeceased by...
Ben Strother
Mar 7, 2019
Sims - Ben Raymond Strother, 82, of the Rock Ridge Community, died Thursday, March 7, 2019.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Marsh Swamp Free Will Baptist Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 6:00-7:30 PM.
Mr. Strother retired from Wilson County Farm Bureau Insurance, after serving...
Virginia Chase
Mar 7, 2019
EUREKA - Virginia Dawson Chase, 88, died Thursday, March 7, 2019.
Funeral, Sunday, March 10th at 3:00 PM, Eureka United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Eureka Cemetery. The visitation will be at the church Saturday, March 9th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
Mrs. Chase was preceded in death by her husband, Rom E....
