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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...

Raymond Saunders

Raymond Saunders

Apr 7, 2023

Raymond Frank Saunders, 84, of Saratoga, died Friday, April 7, 2023, in his home.

Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.  Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.

He is survived by his daughter, Elaine Saunders of the home; sister, Dorothy Proctor of Morehead City; fur babies, Henry, Lucky, Harry and Hazel...

David Barnes

David Barnes

Apr 3, 2023

David Lee Barnes, 61, of Eureka, died Monday, April 3, 2023.

Funeral, Thursday, 10:00 AM, at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont followed by visitation.

David was an avid golfer and was often accompanied by his canine companion, Hopper.  He worked many years as a lineman in utility construction.

He is survived by his daughter, Heather Barnes (Santonio James) of Pikeville; son,...

Chris Davis

Chris Davis

Apr 2, 2023

James Christopher "Chris" Davis, 63, of Elm City, died Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Funeral, Thursday, 1:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.

Chris worked at R.R. Donnelley and was an Eagle Scout.  He was the first member of the Wilson Sons of the Confederate Veterans.

He was preceded in death by his parents Walter Davis, Jr., and Margie...

Mary Daniel

Mary Daniel

Mar 26, 2023

Mary Jane Bowen York Basnight Daniel, 93, of Benson, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

The family will celebrate her life at a later date.

Mary Jane was a resident of Manteo, NC most of her life.  She loved her family, fishing, shopping, and her Friday nights at Sweepstakes.

She is survived by her daughter, Marion C. York (Steve);...

Doris Holmes Whitley

Doris Holmes Whitley

Mar 24, 2023

Doris Viverette Holmes Whitley, 94, of Elm City, died Friday, March 24, 2023.

A Celebration of Life Service will be Thursday, 6:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.

Doris retired from the City of Wilson after 30 plus years of service.  She started her career in the finance department as a bookkeeping machine operator and worked her way...

Hugh "J.R." Summerlin, Jr.

Hugh "J.R." Summerlin, Jr.

Mar 22, 2023

Hugh “J.R.” Summerlin, Jr., 89, of Elm City, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Funeral, Saturday, 3:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation, Friday, 7:00-8:30 PM, Wilson Memorial Service.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Webb Summerlin; parents, Hugh and Zelphia Sutton Summerlin; sister, Dorothy Carr; brother, John Summerlin.

Mr. Summerlin is survived by his daughters, Patricia Elmore (Garry)...

Faye Rose

Faye Rose

Mar 22, 2023

Faye Lamm Rose, 90, of Pikeville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, with her family by her side.

A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, 11:00 AM, at Bethel Church, Goldsboro, of which she was member for 54 years.  The Rev. Dr. Steve Holder and Pastor Barry Ginn will officiate.  The visitation will...

Louise Manning

Louise Manning

Mar 20, 2023

Louise Davis Manning, 87, died Monday, March 20, 2023, in her home.

Funeral, Thursday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Burial, Bailey Cemetery.  

Surviving is her daughter, Carla M. McCurdy (Patrick) of Sherman, TX; grandsons, Kendall Manning (Brandy Davis) of Bailey, Joey and Gavin McCurdy; granddaughter, Alice Bernier (Zachery); great-granddaughters, Lillith Nicole Bernier, Aubrey Louise Manning of...

Aaron Massey

Aaron Massey

Mar 19, 2023

Aaron Paul Massey, 53, died on Sunday, March 19, 2023.  He and his wife, Midge, recently relocated to Sims and to the Rock Ridge Community. 

Born in Savannah, GA on February 23, 1970, his family moved to different states as a military dependent until 1981 when they returned to their home state of Vermont.  Aaron tried different kinds of employment...

Philip Winders

Philip Winders

Mar 19, 2023

Philip Hugh Winders, 58, of Wilson, died Sunday, March 19, 2023.

Funeral, Sunday, March 26, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service.

Surviving is his son, Spencer Winders, of Gulf Breeze, Fl; sister, Donna Jean Winders of Wilson; his former wife, Lisa Williams Winders and her son, Kamden Winders of Enterprise, Al.

He was born in Wilson, graduated from Hunt High School and...

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