Ben Crawley
Sep 11, 2025
Benjamin Vick Crawley, 62, of Wilson, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
A celebration of life service will be at 2 PM on Monday, September 15, in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Wilson, the Rev. Dr. Chris Thomas officiating. Visitation with the family will be 1-1:45 PM, in the Fellowship Hall of the church (off...
Marvin Lynch
Sep 10, 2025
Daniel Marvin Lynch, 90, of Wilson, died Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
He was born on September 6, 1935 in Rocky Mount to the late William and Ruby Lynch.
Mr. Lynch was a member for over 50 years at Forest Hills Baptist Church and, since moving to Knightdale, attended Knightdale United Methodist Church with his daughter and family. He served his country as...
Shirley Edwards
Sep 10, 2025
Shirley Holland Edwards, 88, of Cary, died Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
The visitation will be Monday, 6:00-7:30 PM, at Greenwood Forest Baptist Church, 110 SE Maynard Rd, Cary. A graveside service will be Tuesday, 11:00 AM, at the Kenly Cemetery, 610 W 2nd St, Kenly NC 27542.
Mrs. Edwards was a graduate of Rock Ridge High School. She moved to Cary in 1964...
Johnny Goff
Sep 8, 2025
Johnny Edgar Goff, 78, of Wilson, died Monday, September 8, 2025.
Funeral, Tuesday, September 16, 2:00 PM, at Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Johnny graduated from Greene Central High School, and was a lab technician for DuPont. He also served in the Army Reserves and was an avid UNC Tarheel fan.
Johnny is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Jo Etta Worthington Goff; son,...
Rock Bottoms
Sep 8, 2025
Donahue “Rock” Bottoms, Jr., 74, of Wilson, NC, passed peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, after battling Parkinson’s Disease for over a decade without ever once complaining.
The visitation with the family will be at Wilbanks Christian Church, 6128 NC 42, Elm City, Thursday from 1:00-2:00 PM, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 PM. Interment will be in...
Johnny King
Sep 6, 2025
William Johnston “Johnny” King, Jr., of Wilson, died September 6, after a long decline.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years Catherine Lane King; son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter, William Johnston King III, Caroline Thutt King and Madeline Grace King of Pittsboro; daughter, son-in-law and grandson, Ellen King Minnick, Bolton John Minnick and William John Minnick of Raleigh; and nephew,...
Bill Quinn
Sep 2, 2025
William Michael “Bill” Quinn, 76, of Middlesex, died Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Bill was a Vietnam Veteran and was retired from Bell and Howell and BB&T.
He is survived by his sister Sandy Lesho of Danville, VA; step-son, Jonathan Annett (Lora) of Hillsboro, WV; granddaughter, Macy Quinn of Wilson; grandson, Dillon Webb of Wilson; niece, Lauren W. Scott (Greg) of Fuquay Varina.
Bill...
Peggy Elmore
Aug 30, 2025
Peggy Driver Elmore, 69, of Bladenboro, formerly of Fremont, died Saturday, August 30, 2025,
The visitation will be Friday, 6:30-8:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The funeral will be Saturday, 1:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. Interment will be in the Bailey Cemetery, Bailey.
Peggy had worked at NUCOR and Carolina Cabinet (3C Store Fixtures) in Wilson.
She is survived her son Joshua...
Gerald Walston
Aug 25, 2025
Gerald Denver Walston, 90, of Wilson, died Monday, August 25, 2025.
The visitation will be Saturday, 6:00-7:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. A graveside service will be Sunday, 3:00 PM, at Rock Hill Cemetery, 5708 Lamm Rd, Wilson.
Mr. Walston was retired from Golden Corral Corporate and was also a retired CPA.
He is survived by his sons, Karson Walston (Alyssa) of Sylva,...
Dr. Frank Eagles
Aug 19, 2025
Frank L. Eagles, 87, President Emeritus of Wilson Community College, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at his home.
The Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 23, 11:00 AM, at the First United Methodist Church, followed by a reception in Asbury Hall. Burial at the family plot in Maplewood Cemetery is to be private. The family will be at 2204 Canal...
Betsy Johnson
Aug 18, 2025
Betsy Hooks Johnson, 88, of Fremont, NC, entered into the presence of her Lord on August 18, 2025.
Betsy was born in Fremont, NC, to the late Charles and Cora Yelverton Hooks. Betsy’s life was deeply rooted in Wayne County, the embrace of her family, and the fellowship of her church. In 1957, she married the love of her life, Leroy...
Mary Bass
Aug 14, 2025
Mary Sutton Bass, 88, of Wilson, died Thursday, August 14, 2025.
The visitation will be Saturday, 4:00 - 5:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. A graveside service will be Sunday, 3:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Bass was retired from Atlantic Christian College (Barton) and was an avid gardener.
She is survived by her brother Donnie Sutton (Tina) of Lucama; sister-in-law, Jean...
Nell Wheeler
Aug 10, 2025
Nell Bowen Wheeler, 82, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025 surrounded by family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, September 6, 11:00 AM, at First United Methodist Church followed by visitation.
Nell was born in Washington, North Carolina and graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in teaching. She spent 30+ years in the...
Don Parrish
Aug 8, 2025
Don C. Parrish, 71, of Wilson, died Friday, August 8, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was the son of the late Alvin and Nancy Parrish. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn P . Strickland.
Don started work at Carolina Telephone in 1974 and retired from Century Link in 2018. While employed, he enjoyed playing softball for many years...
Owen Tyndall Jr.
Aug 6, 2025
Owen Tyndall Jr., 77, of Stantonsburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
He was born on April 29, 1948, to the late Owen Sr. and Lillie Mae Overman Tyndall. He was married to his loving wife, Gale, for 57 years.
Owen was a member of the Lindell community and known as a loving husband, father and “Da”....
Henry Davis
Aug 4, 2025
Henry Lee Davis, 82, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on August 4, 2025 after a long and courageous journey with Parkinson’s disease. He faced every challenge with strength, grace and a resilient spirit that inspired all who knew him.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at First United Methodist Church, 100 Green...
Jean Walston
Aug 3, 2025
Jean Pittman Walston, 81, of Wilson, died Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, at First United Methodist Church followed by visitation in Asbury Hall. Interment, Wednesday, 10:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Walston was an office manager and administrative assistant with several local businesses before retiring. Her longest tenure was serving as the office manager for local optometrist Dr....
Donna R. Mullins
Jul 26, 2025
Donna Riccitelli Mullins passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26th at Harmony Park of Wilson after a long illness. Born in Nashua, NH on March 16, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Rose Riccitelli of Milford, NH. She was also preceded in death by her brother Richard Rocco Riccitelli, and sisters, Theresa Agnes Riccitelli, and Laurie...
Tamara Jackson
Jul 23, 2025
Tamara Diana Jackson, 59, of Wilson, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
A service was held for the immediate family.
Tamara was born in Huntington, WV on August 11, 1966.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Donna Angelo and Everett Black; grandmother, Genevieve Thompson.
Tamara is survived by her daughter, Amanda Jackson; grandchildren, Christian Brantley, Joel Brantley, and Jesse Brantley; sister, Tina Collins...
Jean S. Griffin
Jul 21, 2025
Jean Stith Griffin, 89, of Wilson, died Monday, July 21, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be on Thursday, July 24, 7:00 PM, at Winstead United Methodist Church, followed by visitation.
Jean grew up in a small blue-collar family with her parents and one sister. She played the trumpet in her middle school band and later became a majorette in high...
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Ben Crawley
Sep 11, 2025
Benjamin Vick Crawley, 62, of Wilson, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
A celebration of life service will be at 2 PM on Monday, September 15, in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Wilson, the Rev. Dr. Chris Thomas officiating. Visitation with the family will be 1-1:45 PM, in the Fellowship Hall of the church (off...
Marvin Lynch
Sep 10, 2025
Daniel Marvin Lynch, 90, of Wilson, died Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
He was born on September 6, 1935 in Rocky Mount to the late William and Ruby Lynch.
Mr. Lynch was a member for over 50 years at Forest Hills Baptist Church and, since moving to Knightdale, attended Knightdale United Methodist Church with his daughter and family. He served his country as...
Shirley Edwards
Sep 10, 2025
Shirley Holland Edwards, 88, of Cary, died Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
The visitation will be Monday, 6:00-7:30 PM, at Greenwood Forest Baptist Church, 110 SE Maynard Rd, Cary. A graveside service will be Tuesday, 11:00 AM, at the Kenly Cemetery, 610 W 2nd St, Kenly NC 27542.
Mrs. Edwards was a graduate of Rock Ridge High School. She moved to Cary in 1964...
Johnny Goff
Sep 8, 2025
Johnny Edgar Goff, 78, of Wilson, died Monday, September 8, 2025.
Funeral, Tuesday, September 16, 2:00 PM, at Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Johnny graduated from Greene Central High School, and was a lab technician for DuPont. He also served in the Army Reserves and was an avid UNC Tarheel fan.
Johnny is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Jo Etta Worthington Goff; son,...
Rock Bottoms
Sep 8, 2025
Donahue “Rock” Bottoms, Jr., 74, of Wilson, NC, passed peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, after battling Parkinson’s Disease for over a decade without ever once complaining.
The visitation with the family will be at Wilbanks Christian Church, 6128 NC 42, Elm City, Thursday from 1:00-2:00 PM, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 PM. Interment will be in...
Johnny King
Sep 6, 2025
William Johnston “Johnny” King, Jr., of Wilson, died September 6, after a long decline.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years Catherine Lane King; son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter, William Johnston King III, Caroline Thutt King and Madeline Grace King of Pittsboro; daughter, son-in-law and grandson, Ellen King Minnick, Bolton John Minnick and William John Minnick of Raleigh; and nephew,...
Bill Quinn
Sep 2, 2025
William Michael “Bill” Quinn, 76, of Middlesex, died Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Bill was a Vietnam Veteran and was retired from Bell and Howell and BB&T.
He is survived by his sister Sandy Lesho of Danville, VA; step-son, Jonathan Annett (Lora) of Hillsboro, WV; granddaughter, Macy Quinn of Wilson; grandson, Dillon Webb of Wilson; niece, Lauren W. Scott (Greg) of Fuquay Varina.
Bill...
Peggy Elmore
Aug 30, 2025
Peggy Driver Elmore, 69, of Bladenboro, formerly of Fremont, died Saturday, August 30, 2025,
The visitation will be Friday, 6:30-8:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The funeral will be Saturday, 1:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. Interment will be in the Bailey Cemetery, Bailey.
Peggy had worked at NUCOR and Carolina Cabinet (3C Store Fixtures) in Wilson.
She is survived her son Joshua...
Gerald Walston
Aug 25, 2025
Gerald Denver Walston, 90, of Wilson, died Monday, August 25, 2025.
The visitation will be Saturday, 6:00-7:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. A graveside service will be Sunday, 3:00 PM, at Rock Hill Cemetery, 5708 Lamm Rd, Wilson.
Mr. Walston was retired from Golden Corral Corporate and was also a retired CPA.
He is survived by his sons, Karson Walston (Alyssa) of Sylva,...
Dr. Frank Eagles
Aug 19, 2025
Frank L. Eagles, 87, President Emeritus of Wilson Community College, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at his home.
The Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 23, 11:00 AM, at the First United Methodist Church, followed by a reception in Asbury Hall. Burial at the family plot in Maplewood Cemetery is to be private. The family will be at 2204 Canal...
Betsy Johnson
Aug 18, 2025
Betsy Hooks Johnson, 88, of Fremont, NC, entered into the presence of her Lord on August 18, 2025.
Betsy was born in Fremont, NC, to the late Charles and Cora Yelverton Hooks. Betsy’s life was deeply rooted in Wayne County, the embrace of her family, and the fellowship of her church. In 1957, she married the love of her life, Leroy...
Mary Bass
Aug 14, 2025
Mary Sutton Bass, 88, of Wilson, died Thursday, August 14, 2025.
The visitation will be Saturday, 4:00 - 5:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. A graveside service will be Sunday, 3:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Bass was retired from Atlantic Christian College (Barton) and was an avid gardener.
She is survived by her brother Donnie Sutton (Tina) of Lucama; sister-in-law, Jean...
Nell Wheeler
Aug 10, 2025
Nell Bowen Wheeler, 82, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025 surrounded by family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, September 6, 11:00 AM, at First United Methodist Church followed by visitation.
Nell was born in Washington, North Carolina and graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in teaching. She spent 30+ years in the...
Don Parrish
Aug 8, 2025
Don C. Parrish, 71, of Wilson, died Friday, August 8, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was the son of the late Alvin and Nancy Parrish. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn P . Strickland.
Don started work at Carolina Telephone in 1974 and retired from Century Link in 2018. While employed, he enjoyed playing softball for many years...
Owen Tyndall Jr.
Aug 6, 2025
Owen Tyndall Jr., 77, of Stantonsburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
He was born on April 29, 1948, to the late Owen Sr. and Lillie Mae Overman Tyndall. He was married to his loving wife, Gale, for 57 years.
Owen was a member of the Lindell community and known as a loving husband, father and “Da”....
Henry Davis
Aug 4, 2025
Henry Lee Davis, 82, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on August 4, 2025 after a long and courageous journey with Parkinson’s disease. He faced every challenge with strength, grace and a resilient spirit that inspired all who knew him.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at First United Methodist Church, 100 Green...
Jean Walston
Aug 3, 2025
Jean Pittman Walston, 81, of Wilson, died Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, at First United Methodist Church followed by visitation in Asbury Hall. Interment, Wednesday, 10:00 AM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Walston was an office manager and administrative assistant with several local businesses before retiring. Her longest tenure was serving as the office manager for local optometrist Dr....
Donna R. Mullins
Jul 26, 2025
Donna Riccitelli Mullins passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26th at Harmony Park of Wilson after a long illness. Born in Nashua, NH on March 16, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Rose Riccitelli of Milford, NH. She was also preceded in death by her brother Richard Rocco Riccitelli, and sisters, Theresa Agnes Riccitelli, and Laurie...
Tamara Jackson
Jul 23, 2025
Tamara Diana Jackson, 59, of Wilson, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
A service was held for the immediate family.
Tamara was born in Huntington, WV on August 11, 1966.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Donna Angelo and Everett Black; grandmother, Genevieve Thompson.
Tamara is survived by her daughter, Amanda Jackson; grandchildren, Christian Brantley, Joel Brantley, and Jesse Brantley; sister, Tina Collins...
Jean S. Griffin
Jul 21, 2025
Jean Stith Griffin, 89, of Wilson, died Monday, July 21, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be on Thursday, July 24, 7:00 PM, at Winstead United Methodist Church, followed by visitation.
Jean grew up in a small blue-collar family with her parents and one sister. She played the trumpet in her middle school band and later became a majorette in high...
