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David Woodard

David Woodard

Mar 24, 2024

David Warren Woodard, Jr., of Wilson, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, March 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

David was a graduate of Ralph L. Fike High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a member of the Zeta Psi fraternity.  After David earned his law degree from UNC, he received a masters of...

Betty Jo Grady

Betty Jo Grady

Mar 23, 2024

Betty Jo Mercer Grady, age 87, of Wilson, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at home with her loved ones. 

Betty Jo was born in Lucama and later moved to Wilson, where she lived all her life. She graduated from Charles L. Coon High School and UNC Women’s College.  She married the love of her life, Roland Augustus Grady II,...

Gerald Batts

Gerald Batts

Mar 22, 2024

Edward Gerald Batts, 80, of Wilson, passed away at his home on Friday, March 22, 2024.

A graveside service will be Friday, 9:30 AM at Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson, with Rev. Scott Schieber presiding, followed by visitation among family and friends.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Margaret Bogue Batts.

He was a graduate of Ralph L. Fike High School....

Katherine Bryant

Katherine Bryant

Mar 22, 2024

Katherine Mercer Bryant, 95, of Elm City, died Friday, March 22, 2024.

A graveside service will be Wednesday, 11:00 AM, at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City, followed by visitation.

Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Glenn Bryant; daughter, Patricia Vick; son, Glenn Bryant; parents, James Walter Mercer and Lillie Mae Summerlin Mercer.

She is survived by her granddaughter, Elizabeth...

Clayton Williamson

Clayton Williamson

Mar 17, 2024

Thomas Clayton Williamson, Sr., 91, of Fremont, died Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Funeral, Saturday, March 23, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing at the funeral home before burial at Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont.

Clayton was born to George and Mae Williamson in Wilson County, NC in 1932. He moved with his parents and siblings to...

Joyce Walls

Joyce Walls

Mar 12, 2024

Joyce Bass Walls, 82, of Wilson, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00 – 7:00 PM.  A service will be held for the family.

Mrs. Walls was preceded in death by her husband Roy Walls; sisters, Evelyn Morgan and Peggy Whitley.

She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Griffin (John) of Wilson; son, David Walls...

Jean Dixon

Jean Dixon

Mar 8, 2024

Jean Troutman Dixon, 92, of Wilson, died Friday March 8, 2024.

Funeral, Wednesday, 2:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service.  The visitation will be one hour before the funeral.

She is survived by her son, David Dixon (Cathy) of Wilson; daughter-in-law, Becky Dixon Bruinenburg (Marco) of Monroe; grandchildren, Ashley Burgess (Brandon) of Morrisville and Meredith Minor (Brian) of Monroe; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Wallace...

John Shelton

John Shelton

Mar 6, 2024

John Edwin Shelton, 84, of Stantonsburg, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

A graveside service will be Monday, March 11, 11:00 AM, at the Stantonsburg Cemetery.  

John was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Pope Air Force Base in the 464 Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron as an electronic technician, serving in the Philippines and Vietnam.   His...

Mike Webb

Mike Webb

Mar 6, 2024

Michael Alan “Mike” Webb, 60, passed away on March 6, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family. His battle with Huntington’s disease in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. He was a hero and stayed strong through it all. 

Mike will be honored with a funeral Service held at West Nash United Methodist...

Jerry Harold Evans, Sr.

Jerry Harold Evans, Sr.

Mar 5, 2024

Jerry Harold Evans, Sr., 72, of Lucama, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Funeral, Saturday, 11:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.

Jerry was retired from Voith Fabrics and was a U.S. Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Susie Powell Evans; children & step-children, Jerry Evans, Jr. and Phillip Evans of Sims, Leslie Elliott (Vince) of Bath, Becky Wilson (Neil)...

Dr. Robert F. Sloop, Jr.

Dr. Robert F. Sloop, Jr.

Mar 3, 2024

Dr. Robert Felts Sloop, Jr, 89, of Wilson, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 3, 2024. 

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Wilson.  Rev. Nick Demuynck will be officiating, and the family will receive friends in the church parlor after the service. 

Dr. Sloop was born...

Sybil Lucas

Sybil Lucas

Mar 3, 2024

Sybil Dawson “Tildy” Lucas, 93, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024, surrounded by her family.

A graveside service will be Tuesday, March 5, 2:00 PM, at Maplewood Cemetery, followed by visitation.  Rev. Patsy Jones will officiate.

Mrs. Lucas graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1949 and was employed by Liberty Insurance Company in accounting, retiring with...

Phyllis Babb

Phyllis Babb

Feb 29, 2024

Phyllis Loadholt Babb, 80, of Wilson, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, died on February 29, 2024, in the Hospice House at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. Phyllis will be remembered fondly for her dedication to her loving family and her unwavering commitment to service in her community and at various charitable organizations throughout Wilson County and North Carolina. Those who knew...

Joshua Earl Cummings

Joshua Earl Cummings

Feb 27, 2024

Joshua Earl Cummings, 37, of Lucama, died February 27, 2024. 

Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM at Harbor Light Holiness Church.

He is survived by his wife, Melinda Joy Thorne Cummings; daughter, Somer Cummings of Elm City; son, Nicholas Cummings of Elm City; mother, Deborah Taylor Newcomb (Tim), with whom he lived; brother, Travis Cummings (Brookie) of Lucama; grandmother, Janet Taylor of Lucama; step-sisters,...

Walter Lawrence "Larry" Hilliard

Walter Lawrence "Larry" Hilliard

Feb 27, 2024

Walter Lawrence “Larry” Hilliard, 87, of Wilson, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

Funeral, Sunday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation.

Larry was preceded in death by his wife Freddie Harrell Hilliard in 2019; parents, Walter and Thelma Gupton Hilliard; grandson, Walter Jackson Hilliard and he was a U.S. Navy veteran.

He is survived by his daughter, Angela Ferrell of Wilson; sons,...

Glenn Lancaster

Glenn Lancaster

Feb 26, 2024

Glenn E. Lancaster, 64, of the Faro Community, in Wayne County, died Monday, February 26, 2024.  

Funeral, Thursday, 3:00 PM, Lancaster Family Cemetery, 225 Short Rd, Pikeville.  

Surviving is his wife, Kem Penny Lancaster, pastor of Heart of David Ministries in Eureka; sons, Aaron Lancaster (Kristalyn) and Andrew Lancaster (Ashley), both of Pikeville; granddaughter, Raelynn Lancaster; his father, Earl Lancaster...

Ronnie Davis

Ronnie Davis

Feb 22, 2024

Ronald Glenn “Ronnie” Davis, 62, of Goldsboro, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024.

A graveside service will be Sunday, 2:00 PM, at the Eureka Cemetery, Eureka.  The visitation will be at the Eureka Methodist Church fellowship hall following the graveside service.  Please wear casual clothing.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his father, Glenn C. Davis, of Fremont in 2013.

He is survived by...

Thomas Randolph Walston

Thomas Randolph Walston

Feb 21, 2024

Thomas Randolph Walston, 83, of Wilson, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

Funeral, First Methodist Church, Sunday, February 25 at 3:00 PM followed by visitation.  Interment, Monday, February 26 at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park.

Randolph retired from Wilson Medical Center after 20 years and was on the road with State Beauty and Barber Supply for many years.

He is survived by his...

Lisa Hill Gardner

Lisa Hill Gardner

Feb 20, 2024

Lisa Hill Gardner, 54, of Elm City passed away on the morning of February 20, 2024. She was born on August 9, 1969 as the youngest daughter to Jesse and Rebecca Hill of Wilson.

Services will be held Sunday, February 25, at Wilson Memorial Service - 2811 Fieldstream Dr. in Wilson, at 4:00 pm. The family will receive friends and family...

Joslyn Bass Hawkins

Joslyn Bass Hawkins

Feb 19, 2024

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Joslyn Bass Hawkins, 45, entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 19, 2024. Joslyn found solace and strength in her faith and family. As a dedicated mother, she poured her heart and soul into her daughter, Leah.

Memorial Service, Thursday, February 22, 6:00 PM at Raleigh Road Baptist Church, with visitation...

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