OBITUARIES

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 23, 2020

Dennis  Tommy  Lamm, 80, of Wilson, died Thursday, January 23, 2020.

Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Mason Lamm; daughter, Lora Denton (David) of Lucama; son, Stacey Todd Lamm of Lucama; grandchildren, Alex Massimi (Freddy) of Wilson and...

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,...

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...