Donnie Reason
Dec 8, 2025
Donnie Preston Reason, 77, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, with family at his bedside.
He was the first born and son of the late Preston Reason and Dorothy Hinson Reason.
Donnie graduated from Greene Central High school in 1967. He then attended Wilson Tech where he received a trade degree in business. In the 1970's Donnie started...
Nancy Webb
Dec 5, 2025
Nancy Gardner Webb, 78, of the Penders Crossroads Community, Elm City, died Friday, December 5, 2025, in her home.
Funeral, Wednesday, December 10, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.
She is survived by her son Chad Webb of the home; sisters, Bethann Gardner and Lyn Gay (Jimmy) of Macclesfield; brothers, John Gardner (Yvonne) and Joe Gardner (Peanut) of Macclesfield.
Nancy was preceded...
Linda Moore
Dec 3, 2025
Linda Batten Farmer Moore, 89, of Bailey, died Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
A graveside service will be Monday, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Linda retired from Teledyne Thermatics in her early 50s, where she worked in the office for many years. She is remembered for loving the outdoors, fishing, cooking, attending dances at the Wilson Singles for many years, and making...
Edwin Pike
Dec 3, 2025
Edwin Ray Pike, 88, of Stantonsburg, died Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Funeral, Saturday, December 6, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Edwin enjoyed a good cigar, camping, anything from Marty’s and was a huge fan of NASCAR – all that after having served in the Air Force.
Surviving are his sons, Edwin Pike (Jamie Nicley...
William "Rock" Davis
Dec 2, 2025
William A. “Rock” Davis, 75, of Bailey, died Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
A service for the family was held Thursday at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Elm City.
He loved his grandkids and his Farmall tractor and was a cherished retired employee of Freedom Industries.
Rock is survived by his wife Teresa Johnson Davis; daughters, Elizabeth Wiggs (Justin), Victoria Davis, Ashley Davis, Tiffany Ford...
Bonnie Howard
Nov 26, 2025
Bonnie Wall Howard, 63, of Black Creek, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
The funeral will be Sunday, 3:00 PM, at Peace Church, 2838 Tilghman Rd, Wilson, followed by visitation. Interment will be Monday, 11:00 AM, at the Black Creek Cemetery.
Bonnie was one of a kind. One in a million. A loving wife,...
Jane Pittman
Nov 23, 2025
Jane Wills Smith Williams Pittman, 85, of Angier, formerly of Wilson, died Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.
Mrs. Pittman retired as an administrative assistant at Standard Commercial Tobacco Company in 2002 and loved music and dancing.
She is survived by her daughters Valerie Moody (Tim) of Wake Forest, Michele Reed of Rocky Mount,...
Thyra Little
Nov 13, 2025
Thyra Shackleford Little passed away in her home in Morganton, NC on November 13, 2025. Thyra was a resident of Wilson, NC for all of her adult life until a few years ago. A longtime member of First Baptist Church of Wilson, in recent years she was a faithful attendee at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Morganton.
Thyra grew up in...
Anne Gray
Nov 12, 2025
Anne Dempsey Gray, 54, of Wilson, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in her home surrounded by family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, December 6, 2025, 2:00 PM, First Baptist Church, followed by visitation. Anne’s wish was for her service to be a sea of color and requested people to wear her favorite color, purple.
Anne was...
Ruth Worrell
Nov 9, 2025
Ruth Upchurch Worrell, 86, of Elm City, died Sunday, November 9, 2025.
The visitation will be Wednesday, 5:00-6:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The funeral will be at Evansdale United Methodist Church, Thursday at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, Thursday at 2:00 PM.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Upchurch Worrell, a...
Judy Mallard
Nov 5, 2025
Judy Mercer Mallard, 80, of Black Creek, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
A graveside service will be at the Black Creek Cemetery on Saturday, November 15, 1:00 PM followed by visiting.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Mallard a devoted wife, mom and a pillar in the community, Judy worked as an elementary school teacher for...
Jesse High
Oct 31, 2025
Jesse Lee High, 87, of Wilson, died Friday, October 31, 2025.
Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife Joyce Davis High; daughter, Gigi Rhoades (Steve) of Madison, GA; grandchildren, Scotty Rhoades (Heather), Tyler Rhoades, Jesse Rhoades (Anna), and Jonathon Rhoades (Andi); great-grandchildren, Emma, Jordan, Jake, Dawson, Anna Kate, and Luke Rhoades; several nieces and nephews.
Mr....
Alma Batts
Oct 27, 2025
Alma Brown Batts, 90, of Wilson, died Monday, October 27, 2025.
Her funeral will be Friday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by burial in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
Many will remember her from Roses at Parkwood and she had been active in the Salvation Army in years gone by.
Surviving...
Bill Propst
Oct 25, 2025
William David “Bill” Propst, 83, of Elm City, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.
Bill was retired from the trucking industry and was a Navy Veteran. He was a man of few words but loved his family and his dogs. He enjoyed spending his weekends outside doing yard work.
He is survived by his daughter Kim Propst...
David Johnson
Oct 25, 2025
David Arnold Johnson, 74, of Lucama, died Saturday, October 25, 2025.
The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service Tuesday, 6:00-7:30 PM. The funeral will be Wednesday, 11:00 AM, at Little Rock Original Free Will Baptist Church. Interment will be in Evans Family Cemetery.
Mr. Johnson was a Lucama Town Commissioner for over 30 years. He was on the Crossroads Volunteer Fire...
Cooper Peacock
Oct 21, 2025
Cooper Person Peacock, Jr., 81, of Stantonsburg, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service Thursday, 6:00-7:30 PM. A graveside service will be Friday, 2:00 PM, at the Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Cooper was a lifetime resident of Stantonsburg and had worked at Blue Bell and Nucor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and NASCAR. Most of all he loved his...
Betsy Mercer
Oct 21, 2025
Betsy Thomas Mercer, 93, of Wilson, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
A graveside service will be Friday, 11:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter Lynn Baker (Greg) of Bailey; grandson, Michael Lewis (Amy) of Nashville; great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Jack, and Violet Lewis; step great-grandchildren, Taylor Howard and Piper Aycock; sister, Shirley Leyshon of Elm City.
Mrs. Mercer was preceded in...
Ruth Lancaster
Oct 19, 2025
Ruth Keen Lancaster, 79, of Wilson, passed away Sunday October 19, 2025.
A service will be held for the family.
Ruth dearly loved her small circle of family and friends. She was a long-time George Jones and New York Yankees fan. One of her last trips was to Yankee Stadium. She was completely happy being at home with her flowers, plants, and...
Sylvia Cone
Oct 15, 2025
Sylvia Lucas Cone, 84, of Wilson, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 21, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Sylvia was born on January 16, 1941 to the late Nora Wells Lucas and Curtis Lucas. She lived her entire life within one mile of where she was born...
Janet Rand
Oct 13, 2025
Janet Colleen Voyce Betts Rand passed away in Broomall, PA on October 13, 2025. She was born in Flint, Michigan on October 14,1936 to June Adrian Voyce and James Voyce.
Janet was predeceased by her parents, her beloved husband William Ripley Rand [Bill], and her sister Joyce Voyce Murrell.
She is survived by her son, Michael C. Betts (Diana); daughter, Jennifer A....
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Donnie Reason
Dec 8, 2025
Donnie Preston Reason, 77, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, with family at his bedside.
He was the first born and son of the late Preston Reason and Dorothy Hinson Reason.
Donnie graduated from Greene Central High school in 1967. He then attended Wilson Tech where he received a trade degree in business. In the 1970's Donnie started...
Nancy Webb
Dec 5, 2025
Nancy Gardner Webb, 78, of the Penders Crossroads Community, Elm City, died Friday, December 5, 2025, in her home.
Funeral, Wednesday, December 10, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.
She is survived by her son Chad Webb of the home; sisters, Bethann Gardner and Lyn Gay (Jimmy) of Macclesfield; brothers, John Gardner (Yvonne) and Joe Gardner (Peanut) of Macclesfield.
Nancy was preceded...
Linda Moore
Dec 3, 2025
Linda Batten Farmer Moore, 89, of Bailey, died Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
A graveside service will be Monday, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Linda retired from Teledyne Thermatics in her early 50s, where she worked in the office for many years. She is remembered for loving the outdoors, fishing, cooking, attending dances at the Wilson Singles for many years, and making...
Edwin Pike
Dec 3, 2025
Edwin Ray Pike, 88, of Stantonsburg, died Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Funeral, Saturday, December 6, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, Wilson, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.
Edwin enjoyed a good cigar, camping, anything from Marty’s and was a huge fan of NASCAR – all that after having served in the Air Force.
Surviving are his sons, Edwin Pike (Jamie Nicley...
William "Rock" Davis
Dec 2, 2025
William A. “Rock” Davis, 75, of Bailey, died Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
A service for the family was held Thursday at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Elm City.
He loved his grandkids and his Farmall tractor and was a cherished retired employee of Freedom Industries.
Rock is survived by his wife Teresa Johnson Davis; daughters, Elizabeth Wiggs (Justin), Victoria Davis, Ashley Davis, Tiffany Ford...
Bonnie Howard
Nov 26, 2025
Bonnie Wall Howard, 63, of Black Creek, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
The funeral will be Sunday, 3:00 PM, at Peace Church, 2838 Tilghman Rd, Wilson, followed by visitation. Interment will be Monday, 11:00 AM, at the Black Creek Cemetery.
Bonnie was one of a kind. One in a million. A loving wife,...
Jane Pittman
Nov 23, 2025
Jane Wills Smith Williams Pittman, 85, of Angier, formerly of Wilson, died Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Funeral, Wednesday, 11:00 AM at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.
Mrs. Pittman retired as an administrative assistant at Standard Commercial Tobacco Company in 2002 and loved music and dancing.
She is survived by her daughters Valerie Moody (Tim) of Wake Forest, Michele Reed of Rocky Mount,...
Thyra Little
Nov 13, 2025
Thyra Shackleford Little passed away in her home in Morganton, NC on November 13, 2025. Thyra was a resident of Wilson, NC for all of her adult life until a few years ago. A longtime member of First Baptist Church of Wilson, in recent years she was a faithful attendee at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Morganton.
Thyra grew up in...
Anne Gray
Nov 12, 2025
Anne Dempsey Gray, 54, of Wilson, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in her home surrounded by family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, December 6, 2025, 2:00 PM, First Baptist Church, followed by visitation. Anne’s wish was for her service to be a sea of color and requested people to wear her favorite color, purple.
Anne was...
Ruth Worrell
Nov 9, 2025
Ruth Upchurch Worrell, 86, of Elm City, died Sunday, November 9, 2025.
The visitation will be Wednesday, 5:00-6:30 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service. The funeral will be at Evansdale United Methodist Church, Thursday at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, Thursday at 2:00 PM.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Upchurch Worrell, a...
Judy Mallard
Nov 5, 2025
Judy Mercer Mallard, 80, of Black Creek, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
A graveside service will be at the Black Creek Cemetery on Saturday, November 15, 1:00 PM followed by visiting.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Mallard a devoted wife, mom and a pillar in the community, Judy worked as an elementary school teacher for...
Jesse High
Oct 31, 2025
Jesse Lee High, 87, of Wilson, died Friday, October 31, 2025.
Funeral, Tuesday, 2:00 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife Joyce Davis High; daughter, Gigi Rhoades (Steve) of Madison, GA; grandchildren, Scotty Rhoades (Heather), Tyler Rhoades, Jesse Rhoades (Anna), and Jonathon Rhoades (Andi); great-grandchildren, Emma, Jordan, Jake, Dawson, Anna Kate, and Luke Rhoades; several nieces and nephews.
Mr....
Alma Batts
Oct 27, 2025
Alma Brown Batts, 90, of Wilson, died Monday, October 27, 2025.
Her funeral will be Friday, 11:00 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by burial in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
Many will remember her from Roses at Parkwood and she had been active in the Salvation Army in years gone by.
Surviving...
Bill Propst
Oct 25, 2025
William David “Bill” Propst, 83, of Elm City, died Saturday, October 25, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.
Bill was retired from the trucking industry and was a Navy Veteran. He was a man of few words but loved his family and his dogs. He enjoyed spending his weekends outside doing yard work.
He is survived by his daughter Kim Propst...
David Johnson
Oct 25, 2025
David Arnold Johnson, 74, of Lucama, died Saturday, October 25, 2025.
The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service Tuesday, 6:00-7:30 PM. The funeral will be Wednesday, 11:00 AM, at Little Rock Original Free Will Baptist Church. Interment will be in Evans Family Cemetery.
Mr. Johnson was a Lucama Town Commissioner for over 30 years. He was on the Crossroads Volunteer Fire...
Cooper Peacock
Oct 21, 2025
Cooper Person Peacock, Jr., 81, of Stantonsburg, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
The visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Service Thursday, 6:00-7:30 PM. A graveside service will be Friday, 2:00 PM, at the Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Cooper was a lifetime resident of Stantonsburg and had worked at Blue Bell and Nucor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and NASCAR. Most of all he loved his...
Betsy Mercer
Oct 21, 2025
Betsy Thomas Mercer, 93, of Wilson, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
A graveside service will be Friday, 11:00 AM, at Maplewood Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter Lynn Baker (Greg) of Bailey; grandson, Michael Lewis (Amy) of Nashville; great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Jack, and Violet Lewis; step great-grandchildren, Taylor Howard and Piper Aycock; sister, Shirley Leyshon of Elm City.
Mrs. Mercer was preceded in...
Ruth Lancaster
Oct 19, 2025
Ruth Keen Lancaster, 79, of Wilson, passed away Sunday October 19, 2025.
A service will be held for the family.
Ruth dearly loved her small circle of family and friends. She was a long-time George Jones and New York Yankees fan. One of her last trips was to Yankee Stadium. She was completely happy being at home with her flowers, plants, and...
Sylvia Cone
Oct 15, 2025
Sylvia Lucas Cone, 84, of Wilson, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 21, 11:00 AM, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Sylvia was born on January 16, 1941 to the late Nora Wells Lucas and Curtis Lucas. She lived her entire life within one mile of where she was born...
Janet Rand
Oct 13, 2025
Janet Colleen Voyce Betts Rand passed away in Broomall, PA on October 13, 2025. She was born in Flint, Michigan on October 14,1936 to June Adrian Voyce and James Voyce.
Janet was predeceased by her parents, her beloved husband William Ripley Rand [Bill], and her sister Joyce Voyce Murrell.
She is survived by her son, Michael C. Betts (Diana); daughter, Jennifer A....
