Raymond Upchurch
Mar 5, 2017
Joseph Raymond Upchurch, 72, of Elm City, died Sunday, March 5, 2017. Funeral, Wednesday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. He is survived by wife, Joyce Riley Upchurch; daughter, Tammy Barnes (Ken) of Elm City; son, David Upchurch (Angela) of Saratoga; grandchildren, Douglas and Sidney Salter, Megan Barnes;...
Annice Newman
Mar 3, 2017
LUCAMA - Annice Creech Newman, 83, died Friday, March 3, 2017. Funeral, Monday, 6:00 PM, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1423 Forest Hills Rd NW, Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Newman, Sr; parents, Luther and Lillian Creech; granddaughter, Daughn Elizabeth Newman; sisters, Sarah Lee Talton, Evelyn Johnson and Louise Lamm and brothers,...
Robert Jones
Mar 3, 2017
Robert Bruce "Ozone" Jones, 58, of Asheville and formerly of Stantonsburg, died March 3, 2017. Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. He is survived by his sister, Nancy Matthews (Kenny) of Wilson; brother, Tim "Spanky" Jones (Anita) of Wilson; nieces, Megan Matthews and Caitlin J....
Wanda Taylor
Mar 2, 2017
WILSON - Wanda Speight Taylor, 74, died Thursday, March 2, 2017. Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. Surviving is her daughter, Kimberly T. Walker (Alan) of Wendell; sister, Edith Hancock of Goldsboro; feline companion, "Dexter"; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorials are suggested to...
Frances Alt
Feb 24, 2017
WILSON - Frances "Honey" Fasano Alt, 76, of Wilson, died Friday, February 24, 2017 in her home. Funeral, Monday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. She is survived by husband, Frederick B. Alt; children; Dolores Nordan (James) of Bessemer City, Maria McVey (Michael) of Lucama, James Olivieri (Patricia) of Rocky Mount,...
Thelma Barnes
Feb 22, 2017
Thelma Bradbury Barnes, 91, of Wilson, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Funeral, Saturday 12 Noon, Maplewood Cemetery (Old Section), conducted by Rev. Laura Fine-Ledford, a dear family friend and pastor at All Saints' United Methodist Church, Morrisville. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Saturday, 10:30 - 11:30 AM. She is survived by daughters, Lynn Askew (Phil)...
Doris Parker
Feb 21, 2017
BAILEY - Doris Harper Parker entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on February 21, 2017. Doris was born on April 30, 1929 in the community of Stanhope, NC to parents E.P. and Hattie Bragg Harper. She graduated from Atlantic Christian College in Wilson where shortly thereafter, she married the love of her life, Clarence Elwood "Woody" Parker. Ms....
Mary Taylor
Feb 13, 2017
WILSON - Mary Townsend Taylor, 83, died Monday, February 13, 2017. Funeral, Thursday, 3:00 PM, Greenlawn Cemetery, Dillon, S.C. The family will visit at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM. She is survived by daughters, Denise Taylor with whom she lived and Twillah Bardill (Rex) of Wilson; grandson, Alan Bardill of Pembroke; brothers, Larry Townsend (Emma...
Brian Davis
Feb 5, 2017
WILSON - Brian Davis, 75, a native of Fremont, died Sunday, February 5, 2017. The funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family. Surviving is a sister, Verne D. Futrell of Garner and brother, Greg Davis of Kenly; several nieces and nephews. He was a son of the late George W. and Daphne D. Davis...
Margie Turner
Feb 3, 2017
WILSON - Margie Carter Turner, 78, died Friday, February 3, 2017. Funeral, Monday, 7 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Burial, Tuesday, 11 AM, Selma Memorial Gardens, Selma. She is survived by her daughters, Nell White of Savannah, GA and Renee Morris (Todd) of Wilson; daughter-in-law, Vickie Turner of Wilson; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Kathy Overton...
Cathy Coffelt
Jan 28, 2017
WILSON - Cathy Hare Coffelt, 65, died Saturday, January 28, 2017. Funeral, Monday, 6:00 PM, Evansdale United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Tuesday, 12 Noon, Maplewood Cemetery. Cathy was an avid Duke basketball fan. She is survived by her mother, Pauline Carter Hare with whom she lived; sister, Vicki H. Dixon (Henry)...
Franklin Finch
Jan 25, 2017
WILSON - Franklin Delenor "Dock" Finch, 78, died Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, conducted by Rev. Rex Edwards. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Saturday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM and other times at the home of Lynn and Dennis Gurgone. Dock...
Randy Speight
Jan 24, 2017
NEWPORT - Randy D. Speight, formerly of Black Creek, died Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM, Black Creek Cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Brianna Speight Garris (Dustin) and Sydney Speight; grandchild, Braylee Garris all of Lucama; sister, Dianne Pridgen (Randy) of Black Creek and brother, Glenn Speight (Susan) of Black Creek. Memorials are suggested...
Harold Marlowe
Jan 24, 2017
FREMONT - Harold B. Marlowe, 80, died Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Elmwood Cemetery, Old Section, Fremont. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Dida Boswell Marlowe; wife, Dorothy Holland Marlowe and brother, Donald Marlowe. He is survived by his daughter, Darlene Gooding of the home; sons, Bengie Marlowe of Fremont and...
Leigh Mantooth
Jan 21, 2017
WILSON - Leigh Etheridge Mantooth, 87, died Saturday, January 21, 2017, in her home. Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will visit with friends, Monday, 12:30 - 1:30 PM, Forest Hills Baptist Church. Mrs. Mantooth was the widow of Millard Mantooth who died in February, 2013 and was also preceded by her parents, James and...
Martha Etheridge
Jan 20, 2017
Martha Taylor Etheridge, 90, of Wilson, died Friday, January 20, 2017. Funeral, Monday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. She is survived by her sons, L. Glenn Etheridge (Jeannette) and Randall W. Etheridge (Shannon) all of Wilson; grandchildren, Erin Prim (Corban) of Orlando, FL and Kyle Etheridge...
Joan Evans
Jan 20, 2017
LUCAMA - Joan Gardner Evans, 49, died Friday, January 20, 2017. Funeral, Tuesday, 7 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Joan had worked in loan processing at BB&T for more than 25 years. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Rand Evans, II; twin daughters, Megan Storm Evans and Morgan Starr Evans; grandson, Kaden Rand Evans-Fleming; twin...
Robert Blow
Jan 17, 2017
LUCAMA - Robert L. "Bobby" Blow, 73, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Funeral, Friday, 1:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial, Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont. Surviving is his wife, Jane Barnes Blow; daughter, Rhonda Wilson of Wilson; grandchildren, Brittany and Ashton Wilson; sisters, Wanda Crumpler, Sharon Crumpler (Rick), Sandra Nordan, Gloria Coley...
Rev. Blaine Hughes
Jan 17, 2017
WILSON - Rev. Blaine Hughes, 70, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Forest Hills Presbyterian Church. The family will be at the church from 12 noon - 1:45 to speak with friends. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn Edmundson Hughes; daughter, Debbie Robbins (Ralph) of Wilson; son, Bryan Hughes (Michaellynn)...
Mazell Hollowell
Jan 13, 2017
WILSON - Mazell Pounds Hollowell, 94, died Friday, January 13, 2017. Funeral, Monday, 11 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Mrs. Hollowell was retired from Thurston Motor Lines. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray W. Hollowell in June, 2015. She is survived by daughters, Carolyn Edwards, Diane Matthews (Bob) and Sandra Tyson all of...
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Raymond Upchurch
Mar 5, 2017
Joseph Raymond Upchurch, 72, of Elm City, died Sunday, March 5, 2017. Funeral, Wednesday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. He is survived by wife, Joyce Riley Upchurch; daughter, Tammy Barnes (Ken) of Elm City; son, David Upchurch (Angela) of Saratoga; grandchildren, Douglas and Sidney Salter, Megan Barnes;...
Annice Newman
Mar 3, 2017
LUCAMA - Annice Creech Newman, 83, died Friday, March 3, 2017. Funeral, Monday, 6:00 PM, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1423 Forest Hills Rd NW, Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Newman, Sr; parents, Luther and Lillian Creech; granddaughter, Daughn Elizabeth Newman; sisters, Sarah Lee Talton, Evelyn Johnson and Louise Lamm and brothers,...
Robert Jones
Mar 3, 2017
Robert Bruce "Ozone" Jones, 58, of Asheville and formerly of Stantonsburg, died March 3, 2017. Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Drive, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. He is survived by his sister, Nancy Matthews (Kenny) of Wilson; brother, Tim "Spanky" Jones (Anita) of Wilson; nieces, Megan Matthews and Caitlin J....
Wanda Taylor
Mar 2, 2017
WILSON - Wanda Speight Taylor, 74, died Thursday, March 2, 2017. Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. Surviving is her daughter, Kimberly T. Walker (Alan) of Wendell; sister, Edith Hancock of Goldsboro; feline companion, "Dexter"; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorials are suggested to...
Frances Alt
Feb 24, 2017
WILSON - Frances "Honey" Fasano Alt, 76, of Wilson, died Friday, February 24, 2017 in her home. Funeral, Monday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. She is survived by husband, Frederick B. Alt; children; Dolores Nordan (James) of Bessemer City, Maria McVey (Michael) of Lucama, James Olivieri (Patricia) of Rocky Mount,...
Thelma Barnes
Feb 22, 2017
Thelma Bradbury Barnes, 91, of Wilson, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Funeral, Saturday 12 Noon, Maplewood Cemetery (Old Section), conducted by Rev. Laura Fine-Ledford, a dear family friend and pastor at All Saints' United Methodist Church, Morrisville. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Saturday, 10:30 - 11:30 AM. She is survived by daughters, Lynn Askew (Phil)...
Doris Parker
Feb 21, 2017
BAILEY - Doris Harper Parker entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on February 21, 2017. Doris was born on April 30, 1929 in the community of Stanhope, NC to parents E.P. and Hattie Bragg Harper. She graduated from Atlantic Christian College in Wilson where shortly thereafter, she married the love of her life, Clarence Elwood "Woody" Parker. Ms....
Mary Taylor
Feb 13, 2017
WILSON - Mary Townsend Taylor, 83, died Monday, February 13, 2017. Funeral, Thursday, 3:00 PM, Greenlawn Cemetery, Dillon, S.C. The family will visit at Wilson Memorial Service, Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM. She is survived by daughters, Denise Taylor with whom she lived and Twillah Bardill (Rex) of Wilson; grandson, Alan Bardill of Pembroke; brothers, Larry Townsend (Emma...
Brian Davis
Feb 5, 2017
WILSON - Brian Davis, 75, a native of Fremont, died Sunday, February 5, 2017. The funeral will be for and at the convenience of the family. Surviving is a sister, Verne D. Futrell of Garner and brother, Greg Davis of Kenly; several nieces and nephews. He was a son of the late George W. and Daphne D. Davis...
Margie Turner
Feb 3, 2017
WILSON - Margie Carter Turner, 78, died Friday, February 3, 2017. Funeral, Monday, 7 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Burial, Tuesday, 11 AM, Selma Memorial Gardens, Selma. She is survived by her daughters, Nell White of Savannah, GA and Renee Morris (Todd) of Wilson; daughter-in-law, Vickie Turner of Wilson; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Kathy Overton...
Cathy Coffelt
Jan 28, 2017
WILSON - Cathy Hare Coffelt, 65, died Saturday, January 28, 2017. Funeral, Monday, 6:00 PM, Evansdale United Methodist Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Tuesday, 12 Noon, Maplewood Cemetery. Cathy was an avid Duke basketball fan. She is survived by her mother, Pauline Carter Hare with whom she lived; sister, Vicki H. Dixon (Henry)...
Franklin Finch
Jan 25, 2017
WILSON - Franklin Delenor "Dock" Finch, 78, died Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, conducted by Rev. Rex Edwards. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Saturday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM and other times at the home of Lynn and Dennis Gurgone. Dock...
Randy Speight
Jan 24, 2017
NEWPORT - Randy D. Speight, formerly of Black Creek, died Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Funeral, Thursday, 2:00 PM, Black Creek Cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Brianna Speight Garris (Dustin) and Sydney Speight; grandchild, Braylee Garris all of Lucama; sister, Dianne Pridgen (Randy) of Black Creek and brother, Glenn Speight (Susan) of Black Creek. Memorials are suggested...
Harold Marlowe
Jan 24, 2017
FREMONT - Harold B. Marlowe, 80, died Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Elmwood Cemetery, Old Section, Fremont. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Dida Boswell Marlowe; wife, Dorothy Holland Marlowe and brother, Donald Marlowe. He is survived by his daughter, Darlene Gooding of the home; sons, Bengie Marlowe of Fremont and...
Leigh Mantooth
Jan 21, 2017
WILSON - Leigh Etheridge Mantooth, 87, died Saturday, January 21, 2017, in her home. Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will visit with friends, Monday, 12:30 - 1:30 PM, Forest Hills Baptist Church. Mrs. Mantooth was the widow of Millard Mantooth who died in February, 2013 and was also preceded by her parents, James and...
Martha Etheridge
Jan 20, 2017
Martha Taylor Etheridge, 90, of Wilson, died Friday, January 20, 2017. Funeral, Monday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. She is survived by her sons, L. Glenn Etheridge (Jeannette) and Randall W. Etheridge (Shannon) all of Wilson; grandchildren, Erin Prim (Corban) of Orlando, FL and Kyle Etheridge...
Joan Evans
Jan 20, 2017
LUCAMA - Joan Gardner Evans, 49, died Friday, January 20, 2017. Funeral, Tuesday, 7 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Joan had worked in loan processing at BB&T for more than 25 years. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Rand Evans, II; twin daughters, Megan Storm Evans and Morgan Starr Evans; grandson, Kaden Rand Evans-Fleming; twin...
Robert Blow
Jan 17, 2017
LUCAMA - Robert L. "Bobby" Blow, 73, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Funeral, Friday, 1:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Burial, Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont. Surviving is his wife, Jane Barnes Blow; daughter, Rhonda Wilson of Wilson; grandchildren, Brittany and Ashton Wilson; sisters, Wanda Crumpler, Sharon Crumpler (Rick), Sandra Nordan, Gloria Coley...
Rev. Blaine Hughes
Jan 17, 2017
WILSON - Rev. Blaine Hughes, 70, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Forest Hills Presbyterian Church. The family will be at the church from 12 noon - 1:45 to speak with friends. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn Edmundson Hughes; daughter, Debbie Robbins (Ralph) of Wilson; son, Bryan Hughes (Michaellynn)...
Mazell Hollowell
Jan 13, 2017
WILSON - Mazell Pounds Hollowell, 94, died Friday, January 13, 2017. Funeral, Monday, 11 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Mrs. Hollowell was retired from Thurston Motor Lines. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray W. Hollowell in June, 2015. She is survived by daughters, Carolyn Edwards, Diane Matthews (Bob) and Sandra Tyson all of...
