Rachel Wade
Aug 20, 2024
Rachel Ann Burgess Wade, 91, of Middlesex, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
The funeral will be Monday, August 26, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment will be in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex.
Mrs. Wade enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a retired hairdresser and was very independent. She enjoyed puzzles, puzzle books, and traveling, especially...
Eric Hinnant
Aug 14, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of Eric Hinnant, 69 years old, born on December 22, 1954. Eric peacefully left us on August 14, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Celebration of Life service, Saturday, August 24, 4:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
Eric was the son of Bobby and Ann Hinnant, brother to Donna Collie, Bobby Lynn Hinnant...
Judy Cozart
Aug 12, 2024
Judith Dudley Cozart, 79, of Wilson, died Monday, August 12, 2024.
There will be a graveside service at Maplewood Cemetery, Friday, October 4, 2024, 11:00 AM, followed by a reception at the Wilson Country Club.
Judy was a native of Washington, NC. Her husband, William Thomas "Bill" Cozart, preceded her in death, as well as her parents, Claude and Ethel Dudley. She...
Bonita Godwin
Aug 12, 2024
Bonita Short Godwin, 79, of Smithfield, died Monday, August 12, 2024.
Funeral service will be held Thursday at 1:00 PM at Maplewood Cemetery, Section D.
Mrs. Godwin was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Heather Bryant Lee and son-in-law, Brad Mendyk.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years Kenneth Ray Godwin; daughters, Stephanie McLawhorn (Clayton) and Jennifer Mendyk of Ayden, Natalie...
Jean Fisher
Aug 10, 2024
Rebecca Jean Goodrich Fisher, 86, of Wilson, passed away on Saturday, August 10th, 2024.
A Memorial Service will be Thursday August 15, 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.
Born on March 20, 1938 in Scotland Neck, NC, Jean was the daughter of the late Wiley and Gladys Goodrich. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by...
James Atkinson
Aug 10, 2024
James Edward Atkinson, 81, of Lucama passed away at Kitty Askins in Goldsboro on August 10, 2024 with his wife by his side.
A service will be held for and at the convenience of the family.
Born and raised in Richmond, VA he was the son of the late Robert N. Atkinson and Ella Mae Guthrie Atkinson.
He is survived by his wife...
Bryan Barnes
Aug 8, 2024
Bryan Clenon Barnes, 63, of Lucama, died Thursday, August 8, 2024.
The visitation will be Tuesday, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. A family funeral service will be held at a later date.
Bryan was a beloved father, brother, son and friend to many in the local community. He was known for his generosity, kindness, and willingness to give to...
Rita Cockrell
Aug 5, 2024
Rita Hussey Cockrell, 94, of Wilson, died Monday, August 5, 2024.
A service was held for the family.
Mrs. Cockrell was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Cockrell; son, Robert Willis Cockrell; grandson, Will Cockrell; parents, Fay Lee Hussey and Marguerite Parsons Hussey; sister, Betty Hussey Liles.
She was once very active in her First Presbyterian church community and was a long-time...
Joe Jett
Jul 19, 2024
Joseph "Joe" Jett, 75, of Lucama, passed peacefully July 19th, in the presence of his loving family.
Funeral, Tuesday, July 23, 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.
Joe was retired from Wilson Iron Works where he worked as a machinist for 35 years. He was an avid fisherman and loving husband and father. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Judy Jones
Jul 19, 2024
Judy Corbett Jones, 84, of Wilson, died Friday, July 19, 2024.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Jones and parents, Marvin Randolph Corbett and Rosa Lee Holland Corbett.
She is survived by her daughter, Kim Strother (Mike) of Wilson;...
John Byrd
Jul 17, 2024
John Stewart Byrd, 90, of Wilson, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
Funeral, Saturday, July 27, 12:00 PM, at First Baptist Church followed by visitation.
John was retired from Carolina Telephone and Telegraph(Sprint) and served on the Wilson City Council and numerous civic and professional organizations. He was a graduate of Campbell College and East Carolina University.
He was preceded in death by his...
Lillian Lamm
Jul 17, 2024
Lillian Suggs Wheeler Lamm, 97, of Wilson, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Landing.
Funeral, Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, July 19, 4:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Many will remember her as a hairdresser for 45 years and as a member of Connect Church.
She is survived by her son, Ken Wheeler (Lisa) of Wilson; step-son, Greg Lamm...
Wendy Toney
Jul 14, 2024
Wendy Michelle Toney, 45, of Fremont, died Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Funeral, Saturday, July 20, 10:00 AM, at Fremont Missionary Baptist Church followed by visitation. Interment will be at 11:00 AM Monday at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Hogansville, GA.
Wendy heroically provided the gift of life through organ donation. Countless people will have a second chance at life, which will provide some measure...
Oswald Madray
Jul 12, 2024
Oswald Gene Madray, 78, of Carrollton VA, died peacefully in his sleep Friday, July 12, 2024.
DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE SERVICE FOR MR. MADRAY HAS BEEN RESCHUDULED TO Friday, August 9, 11:00 am, at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr N, Wilson, NC 27896.
Oswald was preceded in death by his parents, John Q. Madray and Glennie Pope Madray Roland.
He retired...
Janice Chase
Jul 12, 2024
Janice Sasser Chase, 96, of Eureka, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2024.
The funeral will be Sunday, July 14, 2024, 3:00 p.m., at Eureka Methodist Church, 128 N Church St, Eureka. Visitation and graveside will follow the service.
Mrs. Chase lived in Eureka for nearly 70 years after marrying the late Thomas Edward Chase in 1953. In addition to...
Homer Gardner
Jul 11, 2024
Homer Ray Gardner, 85, of Wilson, died Thursday, July 11, 2024.
A graveside service will be Tuesday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mr. Gardner retired from Bridgestone/Firestone. He was preceded in death by his wife Georgia Elmore Gardner in 2021 and his parents, Luther and Lela Holt Gardner.
He is survived by his daughters, Shirl Walsh (Larry) of Burlington and Cindy Dean...
Daphne Smith
Jul 6, 2024
Daphne Boswell Smith, 91, of Wilson, NC, died Saturday, July 6, 2024.
Funeral services were held July 10th at Wilson Memorial Service with Rev. Eric Vernelson. Interment was in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Daphne retired from the Eastern NC School for the Deaf after 27 years of service.
Daphne was preceded in death by her parents, Geneva and Stephen C. Boswell; three brothers, Allen,...
Jackie Freeman
Jul 5, 2024
Vernon Jackie Freeman, 81, of Wilson, died Friday, July 5, 2024.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Jackie was pastor at New Heart Fellowship and was retired with 45 years of service from Lee Ford & Kenly Ford parts department.
He is survived by his wife Judy Summerlin Freeman; sons, Eddie Freeman (Jean) of...
Larry Thompson
Jul 1, 2024
Larry Kelley Thompson, 66, of Bailey, died Monday, July 1, 2024, at Duke-Raleigh Hospital.
Funeral, Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, Monday, 6:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Larry exemplified hard work, and was a dedicated truck driver for Henry and Epes Transportation for over 35 years.
He had a vibrant personality, and was known for his great sense of humor...
Roger Batchelor
Jun 26, 2024
Roger Dale Batchelor, 64, of Lucama, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
The visitation will be Saturday, June 29, 11:00-1:00, at Wilson Memorial Service.
Roger was a loving husband, Dad, PaPa, Great- PaPa, brother and uncle, who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He inherited his daddy's kind heart and good nature, and knew how to tell a great joke. He...
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Rachel Wade
Aug 20, 2024
Rachel Ann Burgess Wade, 91, of Middlesex, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
The funeral will be Monday, August 26, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment will be in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex.
Mrs. Wade enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a retired hairdresser and was very independent. She enjoyed puzzles, puzzle books, and traveling, especially...
Eric Hinnant
Aug 14, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of Eric Hinnant, 69 years old, born on December 22, 1954. Eric peacefully left us on August 14, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Celebration of Life service, Saturday, August 24, 4:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.
Eric was the son of Bobby and Ann Hinnant, brother to Donna Collie, Bobby Lynn Hinnant...
Judy Cozart
Aug 12, 2024
Judith Dudley Cozart, 79, of Wilson, died Monday, August 12, 2024.
There will be a graveside service at Maplewood Cemetery, Friday, October 4, 2024, 11:00 AM, followed by a reception at the Wilson Country Club.
Judy was a native of Washington, NC. Her husband, William Thomas "Bill" Cozart, preceded her in death, as well as her parents, Claude and Ethel Dudley. She...
Bonita Godwin
Aug 12, 2024
Bonita Short Godwin, 79, of Smithfield, died Monday, August 12, 2024.
Funeral service will be held Thursday at 1:00 PM at Maplewood Cemetery, Section D.
Mrs. Godwin was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Heather Bryant Lee and son-in-law, Brad Mendyk.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years Kenneth Ray Godwin; daughters, Stephanie McLawhorn (Clayton) and Jennifer Mendyk of Ayden, Natalie...
Jean Fisher
Aug 10, 2024
Rebecca Jean Goodrich Fisher, 86, of Wilson, passed away on Saturday, August 10th, 2024.
A Memorial Service will be Thursday August 15, 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.
Born on March 20, 1938 in Scotland Neck, NC, Jean was the daughter of the late Wiley and Gladys Goodrich. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by...
James Atkinson
Aug 10, 2024
James Edward Atkinson, 81, of Lucama passed away at Kitty Askins in Goldsboro on August 10, 2024 with his wife by his side.
A service will be held for and at the convenience of the family.
Born and raised in Richmond, VA he was the son of the late Robert N. Atkinson and Ella Mae Guthrie Atkinson.
He is survived by his wife...
Bryan Barnes
Aug 8, 2024
Bryan Clenon Barnes, 63, of Lucama, died Thursday, August 8, 2024.
The visitation will be Tuesday, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. A family funeral service will be held at a later date.
Bryan was a beloved father, brother, son and friend to many in the local community. He was known for his generosity, kindness, and willingness to give to...
Rita Cockrell
Aug 5, 2024
Rita Hussey Cockrell, 94, of Wilson, died Monday, August 5, 2024.
A service was held for the family.
Mrs. Cockrell was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Cockrell; son, Robert Willis Cockrell; grandson, Will Cockrell; parents, Fay Lee Hussey and Marguerite Parsons Hussey; sister, Betty Hussey Liles.
She was once very active in her First Presbyterian church community and was a long-time...
Joe Jett
Jul 19, 2024
Joseph "Joe" Jett, 75, of Lucama, passed peacefully July 19th, in the presence of his loving family.
Funeral, Tuesday, July 23, 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.
Joe was retired from Wilson Iron Works where he worked as a machinist for 35 years. He was an avid fisherman and loving husband and father. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Judy Jones
Jul 19, 2024
Judy Corbett Jones, 84, of Wilson, died Friday, July 19, 2024.
Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Jones and parents, Marvin Randolph Corbett and Rosa Lee Holland Corbett.
She is survived by her daughter, Kim Strother (Mike) of Wilson;...
John Byrd
Jul 17, 2024
John Stewart Byrd, 90, of Wilson, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
Funeral, Saturday, July 27, 12:00 PM, at First Baptist Church followed by visitation.
John was retired from Carolina Telephone and Telegraph(Sprint) and served on the Wilson City Council and numerous civic and professional organizations. He was a graduate of Campbell College and East Carolina University.
He was preceded in death by his...
Lillian Lamm
Jul 17, 2024
Lillian Suggs Wheeler Lamm, 97, of Wilson, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Landing.
Funeral, Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, July 19, 4:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Many will remember her as a hairdresser for 45 years and as a member of Connect Church.
She is survived by her son, Ken Wheeler (Lisa) of Wilson; step-son, Greg Lamm...
Wendy Toney
Jul 14, 2024
Wendy Michelle Toney, 45, of Fremont, died Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Funeral, Saturday, July 20, 10:00 AM, at Fremont Missionary Baptist Church followed by visitation. Interment will be at 11:00 AM Monday at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Hogansville, GA.
Wendy heroically provided the gift of life through organ donation. Countless people will have a second chance at life, which will provide some measure...
Oswald Madray
Jul 12, 2024
Oswald Gene Madray, 78, of Carrollton VA, died peacefully in his sleep Friday, July 12, 2024.
DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE SERVICE FOR MR. MADRAY HAS BEEN RESCHUDULED TO Friday, August 9, 11:00 am, at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr N, Wilson, NC 27896.
Oswald was preceded in death by his parents, John Q. Madray and Glennie Pope Madray Roland.
He retired...
Janice Chase
Jul 12, 2024
Janice Sasser Chase, 96, of Eureka, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2024.
The funeral will be Sunday, July 14, 2024, 3:00 p.m., at Eureka Methodist Church, 128 N Church St, Eureka. Visitation and graveside will follow the service.
Mrs. Chase lived in Eureka for nearly 70 years after marrying the late Thomas Edward Chase in 1953. In addition to...
Homer Gardner
Jul 11, 2024
Homer Ray Gardner, 85, of Wilson, died Thursday, July 11, 2024.
A graveside service will be Tuesday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mr. Gardner retired from Bridgestone/Firestone. He was preceded in death by his wife Georgia Elmore Gardner in 2021 and his parents, Luther and Lela Holt Gardner.
He is survived by his daughters, Shirl Walsh (Larry) of Burlington and Cindy Dean...
Daphne Smith
Jul 6, 2024
Daphne Boswell Smith, 91, of Wilson, NC, died Saturday, July 6, 2024.
Funeral services were held July 10th at Wilson Memorial Service with Rev. Eric Vernelson. Interment was in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Daphne retired from the Eastern NC School for the Deaf after 27 years of service.
Daphne was preceded in death by her parents, Geneva and Stephen C. Boswell; three brothers, Allen,...
Jackie Freeman
Jul 5, 2024
Vernon Jackie Freeman, 81, of Wilson, died Friday, July 5, 2024.
Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Jackie was pastor at New Heart Fellowship and was retired with 45 years of service from Lee Ford & Kenly Ford parts department.
He is survived by his wife Judy Summerlin Freeman; sons, Eddie Freeman (Jean) of...
Larry Thompson
Jul 1, 2024
Larry Kelley Thompson, 66, of Bailey, died Monday, July 1, 2024, at Duke-Raleigh Hospital.
Funeral, Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, Monday, 6:00 PM, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Larry exemplified hard work, and was a dedicated truck driver for Henry and Epes Transportation for over 35 years.
He had a vibrant personality, and was known for his great sense of humor...
Roger Batchelor
Jun 26, 2024
Roger Dale Batchelor, 64, of Lucama, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
The visitation will be Saturday, June 29, 11:00-1:00, at Wilson Memorial Service.
Roger was a loving husband, Dad, PaPa, Great- PaPa, brother and uncle, who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He inherited his daddy's kind heart and good nature, and knew how to tell a great joke. He...
