Mary Ann Webb
Jan 8, 2025
Mary Ann Pittman Webb, 78, of Wilson, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
She is survived by her sons, Ernest M. “Smoody” Owens, Jr. and wife, Patricia of Wilson and Lee Owens and wife, Stephanie of Wilson; two sisters, one brother; her favorite grandchild, Ashli Owens; five other grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream...
Ralph E. Pipkin, Jr.
Jan 8, 2025
Ralph E. Pipkin, Jr., 82, of Saratoga, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in his home.
Funeral, Monday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He had served in the US Navy and worked as a carpenter in home construction.
Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Regina Hulme Pipkin; daughters, Kimberly Wade (G.F.) of Black Creek and...
Elizabeth Pittman
Jan 4, 2025
Elizabeth Lamm Pittman, 92, of Elm City, died Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Stantonsburg Cemetery, beside her husband, Coon Pittman, who died in December, 2023.
In addition to her husband, Mis’ Lib was preceded in death by her parents, Allison and Minnie Smith Lamm of Wayne County.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan Wooten (Louis) of Elm City and...
Linda Sara
Jan 3, 2025
Linda Mink Sara, 82, of Wilson, passed away peacefully January 2, 2025.
A graveside service will be held Sunday, January 5, 11:00 am, at Maplewood Cemetery, 400 College St NE, Wilson.
The family will have a memorial service in Charlotte NC, January 11, to celebrate her life.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Kim Wojnowich and husband, Marc; her son, Gregory Sara and...
Debbie Yelverton
Jan 2, 2025
Deborah Sue "Debbie" Yelverton, 68, of Eureka, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr. N, Wilson, (252) 237-7171; www.wilsonmemorialservice.com
Marie Peedin
Jan 1, 2025
Peggy Marie Godwin Peedin, 90, of Wilson, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
A graveside service will be Tuesday, January 7, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Peedin was a retired hairdresser and was also a retired Administrative Officer with the USDA, Tobacco Programs in Raleigh.
She is survived by her husband Donald Peedin; daughter, Robin Godwin Moats of Wilson; stepson, Billy Peedin...
Pam Thompson
Dec 30, 2024
Pamela Baker Thompson, 64, of Wilson, died Monday, December 30, 2024.
Funeral, Friday, January 3, 6:00 PM at Grace Baptist Church, followed by visitation.
Pam is survived by her husband, Rob Thompson; daughters, Jamie Caudle (Lee) of Clayton and Samantha Watson (Shane) of Greenville; grandchildren, Alyssa Walls, Hannah Walls, Kennedy Morgan, and Jack Watson; brother, Phil Baker (Stacey) of Wilson; and best...
Delores Gunter
Dec 22, 2024
Delores Puckett Hamilton Moyer Gunter, 82, of Wilson, died Sunday, December 22, 2024.
A service will be held for the immediate family.
Mrs. Gunter was preceded in death by her parents David Eugene Puckett and Letha Doris Thompson Puckett and a brother, Thomas Puckett.
She is survived by her daughter Priscilla Hamilton Watkins (Mike) of Clayton; son, Larry Hamilton, Jr. (Cindy) of Elm...
J. Bryan Deans, Jr.
Dec 21, 2024
J. Bryan Deans, Jr., 77, of Wilson, died Saturday, December 21, 2024.
A graveside service will be Friday, 2:00 PM, at Greensville Memorial Cemetery, Emporia, VA.
Bryan has been a member of First Christian Church of Wilson since his teenage years.
Bryan loved History and learning new things. He enjoyed traveling and scuba diving, old movies, music, and building model ships. He was...
Kenneth Matthews
Dec 21, 2024
Kenneth Exum Matthews, 86, of Wilson, died Saturday, December 21, 2024,
Funeral, Thursday, 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Friday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
He was retired from Standard Commercial Tobacco Company.
Mr. Matthews was born in Johnston County to the late Herman and Dolly Hooks Matthews on May 21, 1938. He was also preceded in death...
Cleo Gorman
Dec 19, 2024
Cleo Hayes Gorman, 91, of Black Creek, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Black Creek Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Bronson (David) of New Kent, VA; son, Steve Gorman (Rebecca) of Lucama; grandchildren, Amy Phillips (John) of Hampstead, Jessica Johnson (Zach) and Joshua Bronson (Giovanna) of...
Mary Edmundson
Dec 11, 2024
Mary Graves Edmundson, 81, of Wilson, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at First United Methodist Church, 100 Green Street NE, Wilson, with graveside following at Maplewood Cemetery.
Mary was born to Thomas Williams Graves and Virginia Thompson Graves on February 8, 1943 in Wilson....
Carl Lewis, Sr.
Dec 10, 2024
Carl Hubble Lewis, Sr., 90, of Eureka, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
A graveside service will be Saturday, 11:00 AM, at the Eureka Cemetery. The visitation will be immediately following the service at the cemetery.
Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, Royal Bruce Lewis and Bessie Mae Walston Lewis; sister, Mary Lou Westbrook and brothers, Wayne Lewis and Bobby...
Dr. John Bergland
Dec 9, 2024
The Reverend Dr. John Kenneth Bergland, 94, of Davidson, formerly of Wilson, died peacefully on Monday morning, December 9, 2024, surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, December 28, 2024, 1:00 PM, at First United Methodist Church, Wilson. The visitation will follow the service in Asbury Hall.
The Reverend Dr. Bergland, affectionately known as Dr. John,...
Dickie Williams
Dec 9, 2024
Richard ‘Dickie” Williams, 81, of Lucama, died Monday, December 9, 2024.
Funeral, Sunday, December 15, 2:00 PM, Little Rock OFWB Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Carolyn Peede Williams; daughter, Shelia W. Terdik (Chris) of Oak Island; son, Brian Williams of Wilson; grandchildren, Rob, Brooke, Taylor and Crystal; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Pat...
Mark Speight, Sr.
Dec 8, 2024
Mark L. Speight, Sr., 87, of Wilson, passed December 8, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.
A funeral service at Pentecostal Lighthouse Church will be on Tuesday, December 17, 6:00 pm, with visitation and reception to follow. Rev. Shawn Garnett will officiate.
Born on June 15, 1937 to Joseph C. and Mildred Dameron Speight on a farm in Wilson County,...
Bill Rand
Dec 8, 2024
William Ripley Rand, a devoted steward of his community and home state, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Wilson Medical Center from complications from a fall.
The visitation will be Friday, December 13, 4:30-6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. A service will be held for the family at a later date.
He was predeceased by his parents Oliver G. Rand...
Jim Boswell
Dec 2, 2024
James Marshall "Jim" Boswell, of Wilson, was born in Wilson February 2, 1919, and passed away at the NC State Veterans Home in Kernersville on December 2, 2024 at the age of 105.
A celebration of life will be Friday, December 6, 2:00 PM, at First Christian Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Maplewood...
Lora Denton
Dec 1, 2024
Lora Lee Lamm Denton, 63, of Lucama, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, surrounded by her family.
A service was held for the family.
A devoted wife, mother, sister, and daughter, Lora touched the lives of everyone who knew her with her kindness, warmth, and unwavering love.
Lora had a deep passion for reading, often losing herself in the pages of a...
Mike Foster
Nov 27, 2024
Michael Leith “Mike” Foster, 73, of Wilson, died November 27, 2024.
A visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, January 9, 2025, 4:30-6:00 PM.
Mr. Foster was born August 14, 1951 in Rowan County to the late L.C. and Zelma Foster. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Foster.
He graduated from Fike High School in 1969. After serving...
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Mary Ann Webb
Jan 8, 2025
Mary Ann Pittman Webb, 78, of Wilson, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
She is survived by her sons, Ernest M. “Smoody” Owens, Jr. and wife, Patricia of Wilson and Lee Owens and wife, Stephanie of Wilson; two sisters, one brother; her favorite grandchild, Ashli Owens; five other grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream...
Ralph E. Pipkin, Jr.
Jan 8, 2025
Ralph E. Pipkin, Jr., 82, of Saratoga, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in his home.
Funeral, Monday, 6:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
He had served in the US Navy and worked as a carpenter in home construction.
Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Regina Hulme Pipkin; daughters, Kimberly Wade (G.F.) of Black Creek and...
Elizabeth Pittman
Jan 4, 2025
Elizabeth Lamm Pittman, 92, of Elm City, died Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Funeral, Tuesday, 11:00 AM, Stantonsburg Cemetery, beside her husband, Coon Pittman, who died in December, 2023.
In addition to her husband, Mis’ Lib was preceded in death by her parents, Allison and Minnie Smith Lamm of Wayne County.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan Wooten (Louis) of Elm City and...
Linda Sara
Jan 3, 2025
Linda Mink Sara, 82, of Wilson, passed away peacefully January 2, 2025.
A graveside service will be held Sunday, January 5, 11:00 am, at Maplewood Cemetery, 400 College St NE, Wilson.
The family will have a memorial service in Charlotte NC, January 11, to celebrate her life.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Kim Wojnowich and husband, Marc; her son, Gregory Sara and...
Debbie Yelverton
Jan 2, 2025
Deborah Sue "Debbie" Yelverton, 68, of Eureka, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr. N, Wilson, (252) 237-7171; www.wilsonmemorialservice.com
Marie Peedin
Jan 1, 2025
Peggy Marie Godwin Peedin, 90, of Wilson, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
A graveside service will be Tuesday, January 7, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Peedin was a retired hairdresser and was also a retired Administrative Officer with the USDA, Tobacco Programs in Raleigh.
She is survived by her husband Donald Peedin; daughter, Robin Godwin Moats of Wilson; stepson, Billy Peedin...
Pam Thompson
Dec 30, 2024
Pamela Baker Thompson, 64, of Wilson, died Monday, December 30, 2024.
Funeral, Friday, January 3, 6:00 PM at Grace Baptist Church, followed by visitation.
Pam is survived by her husband, Rob Thompson; daughters, Jamie Caudle (Lee) of Clayton and Samantha Watson (Shane) of Greenville; grandchildren, Alyssa Walls, Hannah Walls, Kennedy Morgan, and Jack Watson; brother, Phil Baker (Stacey) of Wilson; and best...
Delores Gunter
Dec 22, 2024
Delores Puckett Hamilton Moyer Gunter, 82, of Wilson, died Sunday, December 22, 2024.
A service will be held for the immediate family.
Mrs. Gunter was preceded in death by her parents David Eugene Puckett and Letha Doris Thompson Puckett and a brother, Thomas Puckett.
She is survived by her daughter Priscilla Hamilton Watkins (Mike) of Clayton; son, Larry Hamilton, Jr. (Cindy) of Elm...
J. Bryan Deans, Jr.
Dec 21, 2024
J. Bryan Deans, Jr., 77, of Wilson, died Saturday, December 21, 2024.
A graveside service will be Friday, 2:00 PM, at Greensville Memorial Cemetery, Emporia, VA.
Bryan has been a member of First Christian Church of Wilson since his teenage years.
Bryan loved History and learning new things. He enjoyed traveling and scuba diving, old movies, music, and building model ships. He was...
Kenneth Matthews
Dec 21, 2024
Kenneth Exum Matthews, 86, of Wilson, died Saturday, December 21, 2024,
Funeral, Thursday, 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Friday, 11:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
He was retired from Standard Commercial Tobacco Company.
Mr. Matthews was born in Johnston County to the late Herman and Dolly Hooks Matthews on May 21, 1938. He was also preceded in death...
Cleo Gorman
Dec 19, 2024
Cleo Hayes Gorman, 91, of Black Creek, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation. Interment, Black Creek Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Bronson (David) of New Kent, VA; son, Steve Gorman (Rebecca) of Lucama; grandchildren, Amy Phillips (John) of Hampstead, Jessica Johnson (Zach) and Joshua Bronson (Giovanna) of...
Mary Edmundson
Dec 11, 2024
Mary Graves Edmundson, 81, of Wilson, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at First United Methodist Church, 100 Green Street NE, Wilson, with graveside following at Maplewood Cemetery.
Mary was born to Thomas Williams Graves and Virginia Thompson Graves on February 8, 1943 in Wilson....
Carl Lewis, Sr.
Dec 10, 2024
Carl Hubble Lewis, Sr., 90, of Eureka, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
A graveside service will be Saturday, 11:00 AM, at the Eureka Cemetery. The visitation will be immediately following the service at the cemetery.
Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, Royal Bruce Lewis and Bessie Mae Walston Lewis; sister, Mary Lou Westbrook and brothers, Wayne Lewis and Bobby...
Dr. John Bergland
Dec 9, 2024
The Reverend Dr. John Kenneth Bergland, 94, of Davidson, formerly of Wilson, died peacefully on Monday morning, December 9, 2024, surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, December 28, 2024, 1:00 PM, at First United Methodist Church, Wilson. The visitation will follow the service in Asbury Hall.
The Reverend Dr. Bergland, affectionately known as Dr. John,...
Dickie Williams
Dec 9, 2024
Richard ‘Dickie” Williams, 81, of Lucama, died Monday, December 9, 2024.
Funeral, Sunday, December 15, 2:00 PM, Little Rock OFWB Church, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Carolyn Peede Williams; daughter, Shelia W. Terdik (Chris) of Oak Island; son, Brian Williams of Wilson; grandchildren, Rob, Brooke, Taylor and Crystal; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Pat...
Mark Speight, Sr.
Dec 8, 2024
Mark L. Speight, Sr., 87, of Wilson, passed December 8, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.
A funeral service at Pentecostal Lighthouse Church will be on Tuesday, December 17, 6:00 pm, with visitation and reception to follow. Rev. Shawn Garnett will officiate.
Born on June 15, 1937 to Joseph C. and Mildred Dameron Speight on a farm in Wilson County,...
Bill Rand
Dec 8, 2024
William Ripley Rand, a devoted steward of his community and home state, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Wilson Medical Center from complications from a fall.
The visitation will be Friday, December 13, 4:30-6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. A service will be held for the family at a later date.
He was predeceased by his parents Oliver G. Rand...
Jim Boswell
Dec 2, 2024
James Marshall "Jim" Boswell, of Wilson, was born in Wilson February 2, 1919, and passed away at the NC State Veterans Home in Kernersville on December 2, 2024 at the age of 105.
A celebration of life will be Friday, December 6, 2:00 PM, at First Christian Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Maplewood...
Lora Denton
Dec 1, 2024
Lora Lee Lamm Denton, 63, of Lucama, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, surrounded by her family.
A service was held for the family.
A devoted wife, mother, sister, and daughter, Lora touched the lives of everyone who knew her with her kindness, warmth, and unwavering love.
Lora had a deep passion for reading, often losing herself in the pages of a...
Mike Foster
Nov 27, 2024
Michael Leith “Mike” Foster, 73, of Wilson, died November 27, 2024.
A visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, January 9, 2025, 4:30-6:00 PM.
Mr. Foster was born August 14, 1951 in Rowan County to the late L.C. and Zelma Foster. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Foster.
He graduated from Fike High School in 1969. After serving...
