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Don A. Barnes

Don A. Barnes

May 30, 2023

Don Anderson Barnes, loving husband and father of four, passed away peacefully at the age of 86.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 3rd from 6:00 to 7:30pm at Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr. N, Wilson. Funeral, Sunday, 2:00PM, Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson, beside his wife, Beverly Green Barnes, who died May 1, 2021.

Don was born to Purvis Jasper and Nona...

Ruth Sherman

Ruth Sherman

May 29, 2023

Ruth Talley Sherman, of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away shortly after midnight May 29th, significantly (and predictably!) Memorial Day 2023.  She was 99 years young.  

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, June 8 at 3:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church of Wilson.

PLEASE join us for a TRUE Celebration of Ruth’s Life immediately following the memorial...

Carl Johnson

Carl Johnson

May 28, 2023

Carl Ray Johnson, 85, of Elm City, died Sunday, May 28, 2023.

Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.He served in the Army, 1960-63, and was proud to come home to be a part of the Cox-Putney American Legion Post holding several different positions through the years.  He enjoyed work as a truck driver delivering freight across eastern counties.Surviving...

Mildred Thorne

Mildred Thorne

May 17, 2023

Mildred Jones Thorne, 89, of Wilson, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, at Barnes & Williams Family Cemetery, 4124 Wiggins Mill Rd, Wilson.

She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Tedder (Thomas) of Sims and Linda Driver (Randall) of Kenly; sons, Charles Thorne (Judy) and Donald Thorne (Linda) of Wilson and Tommy Thorne (Kathy) and Tony Thorne...

Leroy Johnson

Leroy Johnson

May 15, 2023

Leroy Johnson, 87, of Fremont, died peacefully in his home on May 15, 2023.

A Celebration of Leroy’s life will be held on Friday, May 19, 2:00 pm, at Fremont United Methodist Church, 106 N. Sycamore St, followed by a visitation with the family in the church’s Fellowship Hall.

Leroy was born July 13, 1935, in Benson, NC, to Fred...

Phyllis Carr

Phyllis Carr

May 15, 2023

Phyllis Jones Carr, 86, of Lucama, died Monday, May 15, 2023.

Funeral, Saturday, 3:00 PM, at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.  The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 6:00-7:30 PM.

She is survived by her daughters, Phyllis Carr (Lisa Eklund) of Raleigh; Vickie Lewis (Jeff) of Lucama and Joni Hutchins (Sharon Holland)...

William David Phillips, Jr.

William David Phillips, Jr.

May 13, 2023

William David Phillips, Jr., 70, of Carolina Beach, died of cancer in Wilmington on May 13, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his father, William David Phillips, Sr.

He is survived by his mother, Deane Bolton Phillips; son, William David Phillips III; daughter, Margaret Grace Phillips both of Ocean Isle Beach; sister, Becky Gibbons and husband, Miller, and their...

Sid Harmon

Sid Harmon

Apr 28, 2023

William Sidney Harmon, 83, of Wilson, passed away surrounded by family on Friday April 28, 2023.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 3, 1:00-2:00 pm at Wilson Memorial Service, followed at 2:00 by a graveside service at Evergreen Memorial Park.

Sidney was born in Newport News, VA and grew up in Bertie County NC. He graduated from his beloved University...

Shirley Parker

Shirley Parker

Apr 28, 2023

Shirley Langston Parker, 85, of Wilson, died Friday, April 28, 2023.

Funeral, Monday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, with a time of visiting from 1:00 – 1:45 PM. 

Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by a grandson, Blake Taylor; parents: Edgar Richard and Magdalene Taylor Langston of Johnston County.

She is survived by her husband, J.T. Parker, Jr.; daughter,...

Larrie Smith

Larrie Smith

Apr 23, 2023

Larrie Smith, 74, of Walstonburg, died Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Baker Smith; daughters, Michelle Glover (Mike), Melissa Talarico; sons, Paul Smith (Olivia), Timmy Smith and John Paul Smith (Ashley); grandchildren, Skylar Talarico, Falon, Bree and Devin Jackson, Keira...

Eddie Lucas

Eddie Lucas

Apr 23, 2023

Eddie Lucas, 78, of Elm City, died Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Funeral, Wednesday, 7:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.

Eddie was owner of Carpets by Eddie Lucas.  He loved hunting, running his dogs, and was a Duke and Yankees Fan.

He is survived by his wife,...

Sheila Bouillon

Sheila Bouillon

Apr 22, 2023

Sheila Underwood Bouillon, 54, of Wilson, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Funeral, Thursday, 6:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.

She was preceded in death by her husband Aron E. Bouillon and parents, Thomas and Wilma Overby Underwood.

Sheila was a graduate of Atlantic Christian College (Barton) and worked at the State Employees Credit Union.

She is...

Fuller Dibrell

Fuller Dibrell

Apr 18, 2023

On Tuesday morning, April 18, 2023, James Fuller Dibrell, Jr. found peace and rest in the arms of Jesus. By his side, his faithful and constant companion, Duke, and in the solitude of the woodlands he loved, he took the hand of his Savior and followed him home lifted up to heaven on the wings of eagles.

Funeral, Sunday, April,...

Sandy Adkins

Sandy Adkins

Apr 16, 2023

Sandy Baltzegar Adkins, 81, of Wilson, faithful follower of Jesus, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, devoted sister and loyal friend passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, April 16, 2023 with her dear husband of 61 years, Charles, by her side.

A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, 2:00 PM, at Forest Hills Baptist Church.  The visitation will be one...

Vickie Weaver

Vickie Weaver

Apr 15, 2023

Vickie Woolard Weaver, 69, of Elm City, died Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Funeral, Saturday, April 22, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.  Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.

Vickie was preceded in death by her husband Ray Weaver in July 2021 and parents, Fred and Doris Morgan Woolard.

She is survived by her daughters, Jessica Sexton (Jason) of Elm City...

Jason Ray

Jason Ray

Apr 14, 2023

Jason Allen Ray, 51, of Wilson, died Friday, April 14, 2023.

Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery. 

Jason was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry Ray and Bonnie Lamm Evans.  He was a certified welder and enjoyed animals and several sports especially football.

Surviving is his son, Chase A. Ray of Wilson and his mother, Alexis Ray Bagley; sister,...

Ann Jones

Ann Jones

Apr 13, 2023

Ann Sutton Jones, 82, of Cedar Point, died Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Funeral, Tuesday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing. Interment, Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City.

Surviving is daughter, Patricia Edwards Rick (Charles) with whom she lived; grandchildren, Chris Rick and Lashann Lambert (Ray); great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Dyer, Zoey, Rainey, Trey...

John Lee Evans

John Lee Evans

Apr 10, 2023

John Lee Evans Sr., 80, of Wilson, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 10, 2023, with his family bedside who loved him dearly.

A service with Masonic Rites will be held on Monday April 17, 7:00, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.

John was a member of the Sudan Temple, Wilson County Shrine Club,...

Clifton Pike

Clifton Pike

Apr 10, 2023

Elm City - Clifton Earl Pike, 77, died Monday, April 10, 2023.

Funeral, Oak Grove FWB Church, Saturday, April 15th at 12 noon with a time of visitation an hour before the service.  Burial with Military Rites will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park in Wilson following the service.

Surviving family includes Cliff’s children; daughter, Anissa Cavaliere of Greenville; son,...

William C. Hunter, Jr.

William C. Hunter, Jr.

Apr 10, 2023

William C. Hunter, Jr., 76, of Wilson, died Monday, April 10, 2023.

Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Maplewood Cemetery followed by visitation.

Mr. Hunter was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. William C. Hunter and Martha Cheatham Hunter; sisters, Mary Jane Hunter and Betsy Hunter Forbes; brother, Theodore C. “Ted” Hunter.

William was a graduate of Ralph L. Fike High...

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