OBITUARIES

Larry Summerlin

Larry Summerlin

Feb 4, 2018

ELM CITY  -  Larry James Summerlin, 60, died Sunday, February 4, 2018.

Funeral, Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Oak Grove FWB Church, followed by visitation.  Interment, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City.

Larry was the owner of Thomas’ Used Cars and better known for his 47  years with the Oak Grove Boys – a gospel singing group...

H.C. Crumpler, Jr.

H.C. Crumpler, Jr.

Feb 3, 2018

ELM CITY - H.C. Crumpler, Jr., 93, died Saturday, February 3, 2018.

Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service.  The visitation will be from 1:00 – 1:45 PM.  Interment, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Annie Mae Summerlin Crumpler; daughter, Sandy Crumpler of Elm City and son, Wayne...

Ethelene Kennedy

Ethelene Kennedy

Feb 1, 2018

LUCAMA - Ethelene Sullivan Kennedy, 88, died Thursday, February 1, 2018.

She was the widow of Louis R. Kennedy, Jr, who died in 2013.

Funeral, Monday, 3:00 PM, at  Evergreen Memorial Park.   The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Sunday 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.

Surviving is her daughter, Susan Langley (Delmer) of Kenly; sons, ...

Lee Worley

Lee Worley

Feb 1, 2018

WILSON - Elmer Lee Worley, 82, died Thursday, February 1, 2018.

Funeral, Saturday, February 3, 2018, Mt. Zion FWB Church Cemetery, Kenly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah...

Johnny Whitley

Johnny Whitley

Jan 29, 2018

WILSON - John Henry Whitley, 89, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018.

The funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family.

Johnny was the owner of L & W Barber Shop in downtown Wilson for many years and was a Navy Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Stancil Whitley;...

Michael Webb

Michael Webb

Jan 24, 2018

WILSON - Michael David Webb, born July 14, 1965 in Wiesbaden, Germany in the US Army Hospital passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018.

He was the son of Ernest L. Webb, LTC (USA, Ret.) and Patricia D. Webb of Pensacola, FL.  He was married to his loving wife of 22 years, Jane M. Kolunie, PhD. of 3211...

Garnett Bunn

Garnett Bunn

Jan 24, 2018

WILSON - Garnett Pruden Bunn, 78, died Wednesday, January 24, 2018.

A Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, 11:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service.  Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.  The family will be at the funeral home an hour prior to the service.

She was employed by the County Board of Education for 30 years and preceded in death by...

Margaret Herring

Margaret Herring

Jan 21, 2018

WILSON - Margaret Sanderson Herring, 79, died Sunday, January 21, 2018.

Funeral, Wednesday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, with visiting one hour prior.  Interment will be for and at the convenience of the family.

In addition to her membership in First Baptist Church, she enjoyed helping with Meals-on-Wheels and working in the Forest Hills Garden Club.

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Sally Anderson

Sally Anderson

Jan 17, 2018

WILSON - Sally Anderson, 52, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018.

Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Nobles Chapel Church Cemetery, Sims.

She is survived by her sister Mary A. Wahl of Wilson and nieces, Emily Wahl of Wilson and Sara Wahl of Richmond, VA.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents, John Watson Anderson...

Royce Crawley

Royce Crawley

Jan 14, 2018

WILSON - Royce Johnson Crawley, 93, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2018, surrounded by loving family. He was born August 22, 1924 in Littleton, NC, to Roger Johnson and Margaret Kinlaw Crawley, and had lived in Wilson since the age of three.

The Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 20th at 2:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service.  Royce’s family and friends...

Carlos Pate

Carlos Pate

Jan 13, 2018

SARATOGA – Carlos Pate, 70, died Saturday, January 13, 2018.

Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service.  The visitation will be one hour prior.  Burial, Maplewood Cemetery, with military honors.

He had served in the Army 101st Airborne in Vietnam.  A son, Carlos “Richie” Pate, preceded him in death in 2014.

Surviving is...

Daniel Johnson, Jr.

Daniel Johnson, Jr.

Jan 12, 2018

BAILEY - Daniel “Dan” Lee Johnson, Jr. passed into eternity to be with his Savior on Friday, January 12, 2018.

The funeral will be held on Friday, January 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Bailey Baptist Church, 6646 Deans Street, Bailey with visitation one hour prior to the service in the church sanctuary.  Burial will be in the...

Daphne Dixon

Daphne Dixon

Jan 12, 2018

WILSON - Daphne Kirby Dixon, 87, died Friday, January 12, 2018.

Funeral, Tuesday, 1:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.  The visitation will be one hour prior. Surviving is her son, Edward Dixon of the home; daughter, Bonnie Williamson (William) of Franklin, VA; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the...

Ronald Pridgen

Ronald Pridgen

Jan 11, 2018

WILSON - Ronald Edward Pridgen, 79, died Thursday, January 11, 2018.

Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.  The visitation will be from 12:30 – 2:00 PM.  Interment with military honors will be in Maplewood Cemetery.

Mr. Pridgen operated the former Pridgen’s TV and was veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  He was preceded in...

Mary Holt

Mary Holt

Jan 4, 2018

WILSON - Mary Hill Holt, 88, died Thursday, January 4, 2018.

Funeral, Tuesday, 2:30 PM at Wilson Memorial Service.  The visitation will be Tuesday, 1:00 – 2:30 PM at Wilson Memorial Service.  Inurnment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.

Mrs. Holt was preceded in death by her husband, Morris N. Holt, Jr.; parents, Lantice and Mary Virginia...

Cleo Varnell

Cleo Varnell

Jan 3, 2018

WILSON - Cleo Batchelor Varnell, 83, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018.

Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.  Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery beside her husband, Floyd Varnell, who died in December, 2015.

Surviving is her daughter, Martha Jo Sale (Barclay) of Fredericksburg, VA; sons, Bob Varnell (Carol) of Wilson...

Mike Wickham

Mike Wickham

Jan 1, 2018

WILSON - Michael “Mike” Eugene Wickham, 63, passed away Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 surrounded by loved ones.

A tribute will be held Friday, Jan. 5, 6:30 pm at Wilson Memorial Service.

Mike was born in Maine to Donald and Catherine Pastors Wickham.

He graduated from Rome Free Academy in Rome, NY and Cortland State in...

Nancy Craig

Nancy Craig

Dec 28, 2017

WILSON - Nancy Lou Burr Craig, 80, died Thursday, December 28, 2017.

The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Tuesday, 6 – 8 PM.  Burial will be at a later date in Colorado Springs beside her daughter.

She is survived by her son, Chris Luper; granddaughter, Stephanie Luper Phillips; great-granddaughters, Rhiannon Phillips and Charleigh Phillips...

Lisa Perry

Lisa Perry

Dec 27, 2017

WILSON - Lisa Sauls Perry, 47, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017.

Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Aycock’s Primitive Baptist Church, 1764 Black Creek Rd, Fremont, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

Surviving is her mother, Linda Carter Rose of Pikeville; father, Wayne Sauls (Faye) of Fremont; brothers, Roger Sauls (Susan) of Wendell, Ronnie Rose (Cathy) of Wilson,...

Alice Lambert

Alice Lambert

Dec 27, 2017

WILSON - Alice Thomas Lambert, 86, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017.

Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 am, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.  Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.

Surviving is her daughter, Florine Price (John) of Nashville; sister, Esther Haynes of Wilson; brother, John Thomas (Doris) of Stantonsburg; several grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She...