A.C. Hilburn, Jr.
Jun 14, 2019
Andrew Clarence Hilburn, Jr., 90, of Wilson, died Friday, June 14, 2019. He was born in Wilmington on April 9, 1929, to the late Andrew C. and Gusta Grace Barnhill Hilburn.
A Service of Remembrance will be held Monday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Surviving is his wife...
Jimmy Gamble
Jun 12, 2019
James Oliver Gamble, Jr., 77, of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019, surrounded by his family.
Funeral, Saturday, June 15, 2019, 3:00 PM at Fremont United Methodist Church, with a visitation meal to follow in the fellowship hall.
Jimmy was born November 27, 1941 to the late James “JO” Gamble and Jennie Bostic Gamble...
Penny Cooley
Jun 12, 2019
Penny Partin Cooley, 78, of Fremont, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Fremont United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Penny graduated from East Carolina University and taught elementary school for nearly 30 years retiring from Fremont Elementary School.
She is survived by her daughter, Nel...
Pearl Lamm
Jun 8, 2019
Pearl Coleman Lamm, 91, of Wilson, died Saturday, June 8 2019.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section C. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Mrs. Lamm was an active member of Healthy Plains Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover C. and Annie Virginia Boykin...
Walter Sinclair
Jun 8, 2019
Walter Parrish Sinclair, 87, of Wilson, died Saturday, June 8, 2019.
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service. Burial, Maplewood Cemetery. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Mr. Sinclair attended Campbell University, served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and had a long career with Williamson Truck Lines...
Sarah Bogue
Jun 5, 2019
Sarah Lucas Bogue, 92, of Wilson, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, 10:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Mrs. Bogue was the widow of James “Rudy” Bogue who died in 1988.
Surviving are her daughters, Sandra Davis (Billy) of Wilson...
Dwight Costabile
Jun 5, 2019
LOS ANGELES, CA – John Dwight Costabile III, a native of Wilson, NC, died in Los Angeles – his home for more than 30 years - after a two- year battle with lung cancer.
He was preceded in death by his partner, Richard Styche, and his parents, John and Ruth Costabile.
He is survived by...
Mary Alice Rehm
Jun 2, 2019
Mary Alice Scott Rehm, 92, of Wilson, died Sunday, June 2, 2019.
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Rehm was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred F. Rehm.
She is survived by her son, Alfred F. Rehm, Jr. and wife, Janet, of Wilson; brother, Bennie Scott of Wilson; step-grandchildren,...
Margie Strickland
May 27, 2019
Margie Allen Strickland, 93, of Wilson, died Monday, May 27, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the Connect Church, (formerly the First Free Will Baptist Church) at 4865 Nash Street NW, Wilson, followed by visitation. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Strickland is survived...
Irene Stott
May 23, 2019
Irene Crowder Stott, 80, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 23, 2019.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section E.
Surviving is her daughter, Nancy Priscilla Horner (Michael) of Elm City; sons, Michael Holland and Paul Holland (Renee) of Lucama, Tracey Holland of Asheville; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Becky Evans of Elm City; brothers, John...
Evelyn Webb
May 23, 2019
Evelyn Braswell Webb, 92, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 23, 2019. Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City. Surviving is her husband, George W. Webb; daughter, Christie White (fiancé, Gordon Deno) of Elm City; son, George “Billy” Webb, Jr. (Ann) of Wilson; grandchildren, Brax Webb (Cassie)...
Linda Lucas
May 23, 2019
Linda Gardner Lucas, 76, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 23, 2019.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial, Evergreen Memorial Park, beside her husband, Hubert L. Lucas who died in November, 2016.
Surviving are her daughters, Donna Peed (Wendell) and Penny Cobb (David), of Wilson; grandchildren,...
Malabu Pearson
May 23, 2019
Malabu Pearson, 59, of Stantonsburg, died Thursday, May 23, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, June 1, 3:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Pearson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Lori Lancaster
May 22, 2019
Lori Ann Lancaster, 57, of the Faro Community, passed away on May 22nd 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. She stepped into that glorious light and came to be with Jesus, the Lord that she loves. She died peacefully and beautifully surrounded by friends, family and song.
A visitation honoring Lori’s life will be held at...
Peggy Lamm
May 5, 2019
Peggy Mason Lamm, 79, of Lucama, died Sunday, May 5, 2019.
The family will be at home, Thursday, 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
After retiring from Wilson Medical Center she and her husband traveled and loved going to Bluegrass Festivals but her most joy came from being at home with her family.
She is...
Phil Little
May 5, 2019
Phil Little, 65, of Wendell, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington.
Funeral, Thursday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother.
Phil is survived by his wife, Jan Meares Little; daughter, Adrienne...
John Ray Taylor
May 1, 2019
John Ray Taylor, 84, of Wilson, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
Funeral, Monday, 6:00 PM, Forest Hills Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
John Ray graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1952. Upon graduation, he worked with his dad as a bookkeeper at the Frozen Food Lockers. In 1959,...
Mollie Keen
May 1, 2019
Mollie Deans Keen, 96, of Wilson, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, 11 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section C.
Mollie is survived by her sister, Zillie Deans Lamm of Wilson; grandchildren, Julie Thompson, Dennis Pearson and Donald Ray Pearson; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland...
Joy Sasser
Apr 29, 2019
Joy Bass Sasser, 89, of Whitsett, formerly of Lucama and Greenville, died Monday, April 29, 2019.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, May 4, 5:00 PM, at Little Rock Free Will Baptist Church, Lucama followed by visitation and fellowship in the church fellowship hall. Interment will be Sunday, May 5, 1:30 PM, at Springhill Presbyterian...
Bud Flanner
Apr 26, 2019
STANTONSBURG – William Bennett “Bud” Flanner III, died Friday, April 26, 2019.
Memorial Service, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Howell Swamp FWB Church, 673 Speights Bridge Rd, Walstonburg, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Bud’s profession was home improvements. He was owner of Flanner Contracting, Inc. in Stantonsburg. But his true passion was spreading the word...
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A.C. Hilburn, Jr.
Jun 14, 2019
Andrew Clarence Hilburn, Jr., 90, of Wilson, died Friday, June 14, 2019. He was born in Wilmington on April 9, 1929, to the late Andrew C. and Gusta Grace Barnhill Hilburn.
A Service of Remembrance will be held Monday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Surviving is his wife...
Jimmy Gamble
Jun 12, 2019
James Oliver Gamble, Jr., 77, of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019, surrounded by his family.
Funeral, Saturday, June 15, 2019, 3:00 PM at Fremont United Methodist Church, with a visitation meal to follow in the fellowship hall.
Jimmy was born November 27, 1941 to the late James “JO” Gamble and Jennie Bostic Gamble...
Penny Cooley
Jun 12, 2019
Penny Partin Cooley, 78, of Fremont, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Fremont United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Penny graduated from East Carolina University and taught elementary school for nearly 30 years retiring from Fremont Elementary School.
She is survived by her daughter, Nel...
Pearl Lamm
Jun 8, 2019
Pearl Coleman Lamm, 91, of Wilson, died Saturday, June 8 2019.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section C. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Monday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Mrs. Lamm was an active member of Healthy Plains Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover C. and Annie Virginia Boykin...
Walter Sinclair
Jun 8, 2019
Walter Parrish Sinclair, 87, of Wilson, died Saturday, June 8, 2019.
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service. Burial, Maplewood Cemetery. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Mr. Sinclair attended Campbell University, served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and had a long career with Williamson Truck Lines...
Sarah Bogue
Jun 5, 2019
Sarah Lucas Bogue, 92, of Wilson, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, 10:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Mrs. Bogue was the widow of James “Rudy” Bogue who died in 1988.
Surviving are her daughters, Sandra Davis (Billy) of Wilson...
Dwight Costabile
Jun 5, 2019
LOS ANGELES, CA – John Dwight Costabile III, a native of Wilson, NC, died in Los Angeles – his home for more than 30 years - after a two- year battle with lung cancer.
He was preceded in death by his partner, Richard Styche, and his parents, John and Ruth Costabile.
He is survived by...
Mary Alice Rehm
Jun 2, 2019
Mary Alice Scott Rehm, 92, of Wilson, died Sunday, June 2, 2019.
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Rehm was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred F. Rehm.
She is survived by her son, Alfred F. Rehm, Jr. and wife, Janet, of Wilson; brother, Bennie Scott of Wilson; step-grandchildren,...
Margie Strickland
May 27, 2019
Margie Allen Strickland, 93, of Wilson, died Monday, May 27, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the Connect Church, (formerly the First Free Will Baptist Church) at 4865 Nash Street NW, Wilson, followed by visitation. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Strickland is survived...
Irene Stott
May 23, 2019
Irene Crowder Stott, 80, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 23, 2019.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section E.
Surviving is her daughter, Nancy Priscilla Horner (Michael) of Elm City; sons, Michael Holland and Paul Holland (Renee) of Lucama, Tracey Holland of Asheville; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Becky Evans of Elm City; brothers, John...
Evelyn Webb
May 23, 2019
Evelyn Braswell Webb, 92, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 23, 2019. Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City. Surviving is her husband, George W. Webb; daughter, Christie White (fiancé, Gordon Deno) of Elm City; son, George “Billy” Webb, Jr. (Ann) of Wilson; grandchildren, Brax Webb (Cassie)...
Linda Lucas
May 23, 2019
Linda Gardner Lucas, 76, of Wilson, died Thursday, May 23, 2019.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial, Evergreen Memorial Park, beside her husband, Hubert L. Lucas who died in November, 2016.
Surviving are her daughters, Donna Peed (Wendell) and Penny Cobb (David), of Wilson; grandchildren,...
Malabu Pearson
May 23, 2019
Malabu Pearson, 59, of Stantonsburg, died Thursday, May 23, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, June 1, 3:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Pearson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Lori Lancaster
May 22, 2019
Lori Ann Lancaster, 57, of the Faro Community, passed away on May 22nd 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. She stepped into that glorious light and came to be with Jesus, the Lord that she loves. She died peacefully and beautifully surrounded by friends, family and song.
A visitation honoring Lori’s life will be held at...
Peggy Lamm
May 5, 2019
Peggy Mason Lamm, 79, of Lucama, died Sunday, May 5, 2019.
The family will be at home, Thursday, 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
After retiring from Wilson Medical Center she and her husband traveled and loved going to Bluegrass Festivals but her most joy came from being at home with her family.
She is...
Phil Little
May 5, 2019
Phil Little, 65, of Wendell, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington.
Funeral, Thursday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother.
Phil is survived by his wife, Jan Meares Little; daughter, Adrienne...
John Ray Taylor
May 1, 2019
John Ray Taylor, 84, of Wilson, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
Funeral, Monday, 6:00 PM, Forest Hills Baptist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
John Ray graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1952. Upon graduation, he worked with his dad as a bookkeeper at the Frozen Food Lockers. In 1959,...
Mollie Keen
May 1, 2019
Mollie Deans Keen, 96, of Wilson, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
Funeral, Saturday, 11 AM, Maplewood Cemetery, Section C.
Mollie is survived by her sister, Zillie Deans Lamm of Wilson; grandchildren, Julie Thompson, Dennis Pearson and Donald Ray Pearson; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland...
Joy Sasser
Apr 29, 2019
Joy Bass Sasser, 89, of Whitsett, formerly of Lucama and Greenville, died Monday, April 29, 2019.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, May 4, 5:00 PM, at Little Rock Free Will Baptist Church, Lucama followed by visitation and fellowship in the church fellowship hall. Interment will be Sunday, May 5, 1:30 PM, at Springhill Presbyterian...
Bud Flanner
Apr 26, 2019
STANTONSBURG – William Bennett “Bud” Flanner III, died Friday, April 26, 2019.
Memorial Service, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Howell Swamp FWB Church, 673 Speights Bridge Rd, Walstonburg, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Bud’s profession was home improvements. He was owner of Flanner Contracting, Inc. in Stantonsburg. But his true passion was spreading the word...
