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...
Pete Williford
Oct 28, 2018
WILSON - Harvey L. “Pete” Williford, 79, died Sunday, October 28, 2018.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
He is survived by his sister, Shirley Ellis of Rocky Mount and brother, Frankie Williford of Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Milbournie Free Will Baptist Church, 5854 Countryside Rd, Wilson...
Hoover Davis
Oct 25, 2018
William Hoover Davis, 89, of Shiloh Church Community, died Thursday, October 25, 2018.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, First Free Will Baptist Church, Wilson, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Surviving is his wife, Mildred Hinnant Davis; sons, Harold Davis (Linda) of Wilson and Billy Davis (Candee) of Rocky Mount;...
J. C. Cone
Oct 25, 2018
WILSON - J. C. Cone, 80, died Thursday, October 25, 2018.
Funeral, Saturday, 3:00 pm, Wilson Memorial Service. Visitation will be one hour prior to service.
He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Lucas Cone; son, Dean Cone (Tammy) of Ayden; grandchildren, Jordan Fox (Michael) of Raleigh and Curt Cone of Ayden; sisters, Vickie Lewis...
Martha Aycock
Oct 25, 2018
LUCAMA - Martha Powell Aycock, 86, of Lucama, died Thursday, October 25, 2018.
Funeral, Saturday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Pikeville Cemetery, Pikeville.
She is survived by her husband, Oscar Lee Aycock of Lucama; daughter, Deborah Aycock of Lucama and son, Lee Aycock (Wanda) of Elm City; sisters,...
Michael Kushman, Jr.
Oct 20, 2018
Michael Kushman, Jr., 78, of Wilson, died Saturday, October 20, 2018.
A service was held for the family Thursday at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mr. Kushman was a Vietnam veteran having served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Wilson R/C Modelers and was a retired wood working teacher at Fike High School....
Jean Pierce
Oct 20, 2018
FREMONT - Jean Scott Pierce, 85, died Saturday, October 20, 2018.
Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM, Fremont United Methodist Church, followed by visitation. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer G. Pierce.
Mrs. Pierce is survived by her daughter, Patty Hicks (J.D.) of Pikeville; sons, Sam Pierce (Pam) and...
Dorothy Webb
Oct 16, 2018
WILSON - Dorothy Davis Webb, 83, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018.
Funeral, Thursday, 1:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be Wednesday, 6 - 7 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.
She is survived by her sister, Margaret Howell of Wilson and several nieces and nephews including, Christie Davis (Kenny) of Sims and Cindy Godwin (Randy)...
Don Edmundson
Oct 16, 2018
John Donald Edmundson, Jr., 60, of Fremont, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Fremont United Methodist Church, followed by visitation.
He was preceded in death by his father, J. Donald Edmundson, Sr. in 2016.
Don is survived by his wife, Linda Harris Edmundson; daughters, Leah Edmundson and Sarah Nan Edmundson;...
Albert Farmer
Oct 15, 2018
WILSON - Joel Albert Farmer, 72, died Monday, October 15, 2018.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 18, 11:00 AM, at Bible Missionary Baptist Church. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Entombment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Albert’s greatest roles in life were being a husband, father and grandfather. He...
Melissa Connaughton
Oct 6, 2018
KENLY - Melissa Lamm Connaughton, 39, of the Buckhorn Community, died Saturday, October 6, 2018.
Funeral, Friday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
She is survived by her sons, Nicholas and Ryan Connaughton of Pflugerville, TX; parents, Allen “Shorty” and Diane Evans Lamm of Kenly; paternal grandmother, Betsy Hinnant Lamm of Lucama; aunts,...
Ruby Holland
Oct 5, 2018
WILSON - Ruby Lamm Holland, 94, went home to her Lord and Savior on October 5, 2018. Funeral, Thursday, October 11, 2:00 PM, at Forest Hills Baptist Church, followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. Ruby was a beloved aunt, great-aunt, stepmother, step-grandmother, and friend to many. She was a devoted member of Forest Hills Baptist Church for 35...
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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...
Pete Williford
Oct 28, 2018
WILSON - Harvey L. “Pete” Williford, 79, died Sunday, October 28, 2018.
Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
He is survived by his sister, Shirley Ellis of Rocky Mount and brother, Frankie Williford of Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Milbournie Free Will Baptist Church, 5854 Countryside Rd, Wilson...
Hoover Davis
Oct 25, 2018
William Hoover Davis, 89, of Shiloh Church Community, died Thursday, October 25, 2018.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, First Free Will Baptist Church, Wilson, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Surviving is his wife, Mildred Hinnant Davis; sons, Harold Davis (Linda) of Wilson and Billy Davis (Candee) of Rocky Mount;...
J. C. Cone
Oct 25, 2018
WILSON - J. C. Cone, 80, died Thursday, October 25, 2018.
Funeral, Saturday, 3:00 pm, Wilson Memorial Service. Visitation will be one hour prior to service.
He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Lucas Cone; son, Dean Cone (Tammy) of Ayden; grandchildren, Jordan Fox (Michael) of Raleigh and Curt Cone of Ayden; sisters, Vickie Lewis...
Martha Aycock
Oct 25, 2018
LUCAMA - Martha Powell Aycock, 86, of Lucama, died Thursday, October 25, 2018.
Funeral, Saturday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Pikeville Cemetery, Pikeville.
She is survived by her husband, Oscar Lee Aycock of Lucama; daughter, Deborah Aycock of Lucama and son, Lee Aycock (Wanda) of Elm City; sisters,...
Michael Kushman, Jr.
Oct 20, 2018
Michael Kushman, Jr., 78, of Wilson, died Saturday, October 20, 2018.
A service was held for the family Thursday at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mr. Kushman was a Vietnam veteran having served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Wilson R/C Modelers and was a retired wood working teacher at Fike High School....
Jean Pierce
Oct 20, 2018
FREMONT - Jean Scott Pierce, 85, died Saturday, October 20, 2018.
Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM, Fremont United Methodist Church, followed by visitation. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer G. Pierce.
Mrs. Pierce is survived by her daughter, Patty Hicks (J.D.) of Pikeville; sons, Sam Pierce (Pam) and...
Dorothy Webb
Oct 16, 2018
WILSON - Dorothy Davis Webb, 83, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018.
Funeral, Thursday, 1:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. The visitation will be Wednesday, 6 - 7 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.
She is survived by her sister, Margaret Howell of Wilson and several nieces and nephews including, Christie Davis (Kenny) of Sims and Cindy Godwin (Randy)...
Don Edmundson
Oct 16, 2018
John Donald Edmundson, Jr., 60, of Fremont, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018.
Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Fremont United Methodist Church, followed by visitation.
He was preceded in death by his father, J. Donald Edmundson, Sr. in 2016.
Don is survived by his wife, Linda Harris Edmundson; daughters, Leah Edmundson and Sarah Nan Edmundson;...
Albert Farmer
Oct 15, 2018
WILSON - Joel Albert Farmer, 72, died Monday, October 15, 2018.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 18, 11:00 AM, at Bible Missionary Baptist Church. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Entombment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Albert’s greatest roles in life were being a husband, father and grandfather. He...
Melissa Connaughton
Oct 6, 2018
KENLY - Melissa Lamm Connaughton, 39, of the Buckhorn Community, died Saturday, October 6, 2018.
Funeral, Friday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
She is survived by her sons, Nicholas and Ryan Connaughton of Pflugerville, TX; parents, Allen “Shorty” and Diane Evans Lamm of Kenly; paternal grandmother, Betsy Hinnant Lamm of Lucama; aunts,...
Ruby Holland
Oct 5, 2018
WILSON - Ruby Lamm Holland, 94, went home to her Lord and Savior on October 5, 2018. Funeral, Thursday, October 11, 2:00 PM, at Forest Hills Baptist Church, followed by visitation. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. Ruby was a beloved aunt, great-aunt, stepmother, step-grandmother, and friend to many. She was a devoted member of Forest Hills Baptist Church for 35...
