Johnny Ellis
Dec 12, 2018
John Harper “Johnny” Ellis, 71, of Wilson, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, conducted by Rev. Ray Wells, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Surviving is his son, Chad Ellis (Rachel) and their children, Savannah, Zachary, Madelyn, Bennett, Taylor...
Peggy Barnes
Dec 7, 2018
BLACK CREEK - Peggy Parrish Barnes, 79, died Friday, December 7, 2018.
Funeral, Saturday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing
She is survived by her husband, Bobby G. Barnes; daughters, Rhonda Hamm (Tracy Dellinger) of Black Creek and Beth Lamm (Michael) of Wilson; grandchild, B.J. Farmer; sisters, Elaine...
Larry Felton
Dec 6, 2018
OXFORD - Larry Thomas Felton, 74, a native of Wilson, died Thursday, December 6, 2018.
A visitation will be Saturday, December 15 at Wilson Memorial Service from 12:00 - 1:30 PM.
Larry graduated from Ralph L. Fike High School in 1962 and was Vietnam veteran having served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He...
David Peele
Dec 6, 2018
PIKEVILLE - David R. Peele, 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tursday, December 6, 2018 with his wife and family by his side.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, at Elmwood Cemetery (Old Section), Fremont, conducted by Rev. Allen Strickland.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dianne Rose Peele; brothers,...
Jesse Upperco
Dec 3, 2018
WILSON - Jesse R. Upperco, 88, died Monday, December 3, 2018.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, First United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing in Asbury Hall. Interment will follow in Arlington, VA, at a later time.
He grew up in Arlington, VA, attended Arlington Public Schools and graduated from Washington-Lee High...
George Thorne
Dec 2, 2018
MIDDLESEX - George R. Thorne, 75, died Sunday, December 2, 2018.
Funeral, Tuesday, 7:00 PM Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Williams Thorne; daughters, Annette Pearson, Kathy Phillips (Randy) and Carol Whaley (Robbie) all of Wilson, Ashley T. Smith (Johnny) of Madison;...
Mickey Little
Dec 2, 2018
WILSON - James D. “Mickey” Little, 88, died Sunday, December 2, 2018.
Funeral, First Baptist Church, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Mickey was the founder and owner of James D. Little Construction Company. Throughout his life he gave his time and talents to organizations on the local, state and...
Mary Jane Bullard
Dec 1, 2018
WILSON - Mary Jane Schumacher Bullard, 93, went to our Lord on Saturday, December 1, 2018 after a brief illness.
Funeral, Friday, 4:00 PM, First United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing in Asbury Hall.
Mary Jane was born to U.S. Army Col. George Herbert and Mrs. Bernice Margaret Schumacher in...
Geraldine Watson
Nov 26, 2018
WILSON - Geraldine Edwards Watson, 86, died Monday, November 26, 2018.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Watson, Jr.; grandson, Michael Chad Watson; great-granddaughter, Mary Harbor Watson; sister, Rose Marie Daughtry and brothers, Ralph Lee Edwards and J....
Terry Skinner
Nov 25, 2018
ELM CITY - Terry Barnes Skinner, 60, of the Dunn's Crossroad Community, died Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Funeral, Wednesday, 4:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
She is survived by her husband, Keith Skinner; son, Dustin Paul Thomas of Jacksonville; mother, Hildred Holmes of Wilson; brother, Britt Barnes (Cindy)...
Frances Phillips
Nov 21, 2018
PINEVILLE - Frances Speight Phillips, age 87, our loving Mom, and grandmama, “GG” and aunt, went to her heavenly home November 21, 2018.
A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held in Wilson on Wednesday, November 28th, at Wilson Memorial Service at 11:00 AM, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM.
Frances was...
Alice Welfare
Nov 19, 2018
WILSON - Alice Smith Welfare passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at the age of 94. She went peacefully in her sleep.
A service of celebration of Alice’s life will be held at Maplewood Cemetery, Wednesday, November 21 at 2:00 PM.
Alice was born November 5, 1924 in Rock Ridge. She was the daughter of...
Beulah Carter
Nov 17, 2018
KENLY - Beulah Langley Carter, 80, died Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00, Langley Family Cemetery, Langley Daniel Rd, Kenly.
Surviving is her daughter, Phyllis Bunn (Junior) of Lucama; son, Danny Carter (Cathy) of Middlesex; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sisters, Josie Ann Wade (Donald) of Richmond, VA and Glennie Mae Barnes...
Christopher Taylor
Nov 10, 2018
SIMS - Christopher Opie Taylor, 41, died Saturday, November 10, 2018
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Bailey Cemetery, Bailey.
Christopher Opie Taylor was born in Wilson, North Carolina on January 11, 1977 into the loving arms of Selby Lee and Dorothy Taylor. Throughout his life, using a God given talent, Chris developed an interest in and...
Joy Nichols
Nov 6, 2018
WILSON - Joy Clifton Nichols, 66, of the Hunt High School community, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Funeral, Friday, November 9, Wilson Memorial Service, 7:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Rev. Steve Creech will conduct the service. Burial, Saturday, 10:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery.
Surviving is her husband of 48 years, Donohugh Nichols;...
Glenn Ferrell
Nov 6, 2018
Robert Glenn Ferrell, 82, of Wilson and formerly of Lucama, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service with visiting beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Surviving is his sister, Margie Ferrell Powell of Lucama; brother, Frederick Hugh Ferrell of Kenly; nephews, Haywood Powell, Jr. and Jeff Powell; nieces,...
Greg Snyder
Nov 5, 2018
Greg Snyder, 70, of Wilson, died Monday, November 5, 2018.
Funeral, Thursday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Greg was a U.S. Army veteran having served as a military policeman during the Vietnam War. He was proud of being an Eagle Scout and had more...
Marrion Blount
Nov 4, 2018
Marrion Avery Blount, of Wilson, passed away November 4, 2018.
Avery will always be remembered for her zest for life, creativity, and sense of humor. Avery was dearly loved by her many friends and most of all her family. Her warm smile and tender heart always lit up the room. Avery was particularly fond of all God’s...
Lynn Brewer
Nov 3, 2018
Lynn Taylor Brewer, 61, of Lucama, died November 3, 2018. Funeral, Wednesday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Surviving is her loving husband, Mark A. Brewer; mother, Doris Moore Taylor of Fremont; step-daughter, Harley Brewer of Middlesex; step-son, Christopher Brewer of Washington State; step-grandchild, Brayden Kase Brewer of Middlesex;...
Bobby Crawford
Oct 30, 2018
BAILEY - Bobby Vann Crawford, 76, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Bailey Cemetery. The visitation will be Friday, 7-8:30 PM at Wilson Memorial Service.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Margie Flowers of Middlesex; daughter, Denise Brantley (Purdy) of Bailey; sons, Milton Crawford of Middlesex and Carol Crawford...
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Johnny Ellis
Dec 12, 2018
John Harper “Johnny” Ellis, 71, of Wilson, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, conducted by Rev. Ray Wells, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Surviving is his son, Chad Ellis (Rachel) and their children, Savannah, Zachary, Madelyn, Bennett, Taylor...
Peggy Barnes
Dec 7, 2018
BLACK CREEK - Peggy Parrish Barnes, 79, died Friday, December 7, 2018.
Funeral, Saturday, 5:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing
She is survived by her husband, Bobby G. Barnes; daughters, Rhonda Hamm (Tracy Dellinger) of Black Creek and Beth Lamm (Michael) of Wilson; grandchild, B.J. Farmer; sisters, Elaine...
Larry Felton
Dec 6, 2018
OXFORD - Larry Thomas Felton, 74, a native of Wilson, died Thursday, December 6, 2018.
A visitation will be Saturday, December 15 at Wilson Memorial Service from 12:00 - 1:30 PM.
Larry graduated from Ralph L. Fike High School in 1962 and was Vietnam veteran having served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He...
David Peele
Dec 6, 2018
PIKEVILLE - David R. Peele, 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tursday, December 6, 2018 with his wife and family by his side.
Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, at Elmwood Cemetery (Old Section), Fremont, conducted by Rev. Allen Strickland.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dianne Rose Peele; brothers,...
Jesse Upperco
Dec 3, 2018
WILSON - Jesse R. Upperco, 88, died Monday, December 3, 2018.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, First United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing in Asbury Hall. Interment will follow in Arlington, VA, at a later time.
He grew up in Arlington, VA, attended Arlington Public Schools and graduated from Washington-Lee High...
George Thorne
Dec 2, 2018
MIDDLESEX - George R. Thorne, 75, died Sunday, December 2, 2018.
Funeral, Tuesday, 7:00 PM Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Williams Thorne; daughters, Annette Pearson, Kathy Phillips (Randy) and Carol Whaley (Robbie) all of Wilson, Ashley T. Smith (Johnny) of Madison;...
Mickey Little
Dec 2, 2018
WILSON - James D. “Mickey” Little, 88, died Sunday, December 2, 2018.
Funeral, First Baptist Church, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Mickey was the founder and owner of James D. Little Construction Company. Throughout his life he gave his time and talents to organizations on the local, state and...
Mary Jane Bullard
Dec 1, 2018
WILSON - Mary Jane Schumacher Bullard, 93, went to our Lord on Saturday, December 1, 2018 after a brief illness.
Funeral, Friday, 4:00 PM, First United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing in Asbury Hall.
Mary Jane was born to U.S. Army Col. George Herbert and Mrs. Bernice Margaret Schumacher in...
Geraldine Watson
Nov 26, 2018
WILSON - Geraldine Edwards Watson, 86, died Monday, November 26, 2018.
Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Watson, Jr.; grandson, Michael Chad Watson; great-granddaughter, Mary Harbor Watson; sister, Rose Marie Daughtry and brothers, Ralph Lee Edwards and J....
Terry Skinner
Nov 25, 2018
ELM CITY - Terry Barnes Skinner, 60, of the Dunn's Crossroad Community, died Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Funeral, Wednesday, 4:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
She is survived by her husband, Keith Skinner; son, Dustin Paul Thomas of Jacksonville; mother, Hildred Holmes of Wilson; brother, Britt Barnes (Cindy)...
Frances Phillips
Nov 21, 2018
PINEVILLE - Frances Speight Phillips, age 87, our loving Mom, and grandmama, “GG” and aunt, went to her heavenly home November 21, 2018.
A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held in Wilson on Wednesday, November 28th, at Wilson Memorial Service at 11:00 AM, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM.
Frances was...
Alice Welfare
Nov 19, 2018
WILSON - Alice Smith Welfare passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at the age of 94. She went peacefully in her sleep.
A service of celebration of Alice’s life will be held at Maplewood Cemetery, Wednesday, November 21 at 2:00 PM.
Alice was born November 5, 1924 in Rock Ridge. She was the daughter of...
Beulah Carter
Nov 17, 2018
KENLY - Beulah Langley Carter, 80, died Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00, Langley Family Cemetery, Langley Daniel Rd, Kenly.
Surviving is her daughter, Phyllis Bunn (Junior) of Lucama; son, Danny Carter (Cathy) of Middlesex; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sisters, Josie Ann Wade (Donald) of Richmond, VA and Glennie Mae Barnes...
Christopher Taylor
Nov 10, 2018
SIMS - Christopher Opie Taylor, 41, died Saturday, November 10, 2018
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Bailey Cemetery, Bailey.
Christopher Opie Taylor was born in Wilson, North Carolina on January 11, 1977 into the loving arms of Selby Lee and Dorothy Taylor. Throughout his life, using a God given talent, Chris developed an interest in and...
Joy Nichols
Nov 6, 2018
WILSON - Joy Clifton Nichols, 66, of the Hunt High School community, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Funeral, Friday, November 9, Wilson Memorial Service, 7:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Rev. Steve Creech will conduct the service. Burial, Saturday, 10:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery.
Surviving is her husband of 48 years, Donohugh Nichols;...
Glenn Ferrell
Nov 6, 2018
Robert Glenn Ferrell, 82, of Wilson and formerly of Lucama, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service with visiting beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Surviving is his sister, Margie Ferrell Powell of Lucama; brother, Frederick Hugh Ferrell of Kenly; nephews, Haywood Powell, Jr. and Jeff Powell; nieces,...
Greg Snyder
Nov 5, 2018
Greg Snyder, 70, of Wilson, died Monday, November 5, 2018.
Funeral, Thursday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Greg was a U.S. Army veteran having served as a military policeman during the Vietnam War. He was proud of being an Eagle Scout and had more...
Marrion Blount
Nov 4, 2018
Marrion Avery Blount, of Wilson, passed away November 4, 2018.
Avery will always be remembered for her zest for life, creativity, and sense of humor. Avery was dearly loved by her many friends and most of all her family. Her warm smile and tender heart always lit up the room. Avery was particularly fond of all God’s...
Lynn Brewer
Nov 3, 2018
Lynn Taylor Brewer, 61, of Lucama, died November 3, 2018. Funeral, Wednesday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Surviving is her loving husband, Mark A. Brewer; mother, Doris Moore Taylor of Fremont; step-daughter, Harley Brewer of Middlesex; step-son, Christopher Brewer of Washington State; step-grandchild, Brayden Kase Brewer of Middlesex;...
Bobby Crawford
Oct 30, 2018
BAILEY - Bobby Vann Crawford, 76, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Bailey Cemetery. The visitation will be Friday, 7-8:30 PM at Wilson Memorial Service.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Margie Flowers of Middlesex; daughter, Denise Brantley (Purdy) of Bailey; sons, Milton Crawford of Middlesex and Carol Crawford...
