Wiley Davis
Oct 12, 2025
Wiley Joe Davis, 84, of Elm City, died Sunday, October 12, 2025 surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, October 17, 5:30 PM, followed by visitation.
Wiley was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He loved God and always loved to tell a story. He enjoyed nature and always tried...
Curtis Beddingfield
Oct 1, 2025
Curtis Wyatt Beddingfield, 80, of Wilson, died Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, with visitation beginning at 1:30 PM. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Curtis was born in Nash County in North Carolina on December 19, 1944 and graduated from Spring Hope High School. He attended Wilson Technical Institute and graduated with a degree in Transportation Maintenance. After...
Jimmy Wise
Sep 29, 2025
Jimmy Allen Wise, 83, of Eureka, died Monday, September 29, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, October 4, 2:00 PM, Mount Nelson Baptist Church. The family will be in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 12:30 pm. Burial will be in the Eureka Cemetery with firemen rites by the Eureka/North East and Contentnea Fire Departments.
Jimmy had worked at...
Hazel Evans
Sep 27, 2025
Hazel Virginia Peacock Evans, age 93, of Selma, died Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Funeral, Friday, 1:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Clayton.
Hazel was born September 22, 1932 in Geneva County, Alabama, to the late Moulton D. Peacock and Murial Griffin Peacock.
She is survived by her sons, David and Danny; daughter, Dianne and husband Jesse...
John Bass
Sep 25, 2025
John Bunyan Bass of Lucama passed from this life on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
He was born June 7, 1944 to William Thomas Bass, Jr. and Alma Ruth Boyette Bass.
A service for his family was conducted at Maplewood Cemetery.
John attended St. Therese Catholic School kindergarten through second grade and graduated from Lucama High School. Upon graduating, he attended Campbell University and...
John Daniel, Jr.
Sep 25, 2025
John Wesley Daniel Jr, 88, of Elm City, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday September 25, 2025.
He is survived by his son, John Wesley Daniel III (Jenny) of Elm City; daughters, Mandy Daniel and Gretchen Hunt (Robin) both of Elm City; grandchildren, Jessica Lee (Tristan), Daniel Boykin (Stephanie), John Daniel IV (Autumn), Stephen Daniel,...
Lewis Aycock
Sep 21, 2025
Lewis Thomas Aycock, 85, of Wilson, died Sunday, September 21, 2025.
UPDATED SERVICE INFO: Visitation, Thursday, 6:00-7:30 PM at Wilson Memorial Service. Funeral, Friday, 10:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by interment at Aycock Family Cemetery, Fremont.
Lewis was retired from Firestone and served in the National Guard.
He is survived by his daughters Beverly Aycock of Wilson and Kimberly Aycock of Rocky...
Sarah Whitley
Sep 20, 2025
Sarah Pridgen Whitley, 103, of Wilson, completed her journey on earth as a faithful servant of her Lord on September 20, 2025.
Her funeral will be conducted Thursday, 2:00 pm, at First Baptist Church, 311 Nash St N, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall one hour before service.
Sarah joined First Baptist...
Linda Wheeler
Sep 19, 2025
Linda Johnston Wheeler, 78, of Wilson, died September 19, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Wednesday, September 24 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church. The visitation will be Tuesday, September 23, 6:00 - 7:30 pm at Wilson Memorial Service.
Linda was a secretary at North Carolina Special Care Center (now Longleaf) for over twenty years and church hostess at...
Carolyn Vick
Sep 16, 2025
Carolyn Finch Vick, 88, of Elm City, died Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Visitation, Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM at Bailey Methodist Church. Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM at Bailey Cemetery.
Mrs. Vick is survived by her daughter, Marsha Vick of Wilson; sons, Brian Vick (Debbie) of Sims and Art Vick (Karen) of Nashville; grandchildren, Sarah Williams (Tyler), Logan Vick (Erica), and Connor Vick...
Patty Mercer
Sep 14, 2025
Patty Jett Mercer, 70, of Elm City, died Sunday, September 14, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted by Rev. John Scott Thursday, 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.
Patty worked for over twenty years at Wilson Medical Center as a Patient Representative and other various positions in the hospital’s business office. Patty spent her retirement years...
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.
A graveside service with Military Rites will be Thursday, 2:30 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
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...
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,...
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Wiley Davis
Oct 12, 2025
Wiley Joe Davis, 84, of Elm City, died Sunday, October 12, 2025 surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, October 17, 5:30 PM, followed by visitation.
Wiley was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He loved God and always loved to tell a story. He enjoyed nature and always tried...
Curtis Beddingfield
Oct 1, 2025
Curtis Wyatt Beddingfield, 80, of Wilson, died Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Funeral, Sunday, 3:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, with visitation beginning at 1:30 PM. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Curtis was born in Nash County in North Carolina on December 19, 1944 and graduated from Spring Hope High School. He attended Wilson Technical Institute and graduated with a degree in Transportation Maintenance. After...
Jimmy Wise
Sep 29, 2025
Jimmy Allen Wise, 83, of Eureka, died Monday, September 29, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, October 4, 2:00 PM, Mount Nelson Baptist Church. The family will be in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 12:30 pm. Burial will be in the Eureka Cemetery with firemen rites by the Eureka/North East and Contentnea Fire Departments.
Jimmy had worked at...
Hazel Evans
Sep 27, 2025
Hazel Virginia Peacock Evans, age 93, of Selma, died Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Funeral, Friday, 1:00 PM at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by visitation. Interment, Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Clayton.
Hazel was born September 22, 1932 in Geneva County, Alabama, to the late Moulton D. Peacock and Murial Griffin Peacock.
She is survived by her sons, David and Danny; daughter, Dianne and husband Jesse...
John Bass
Sep 25, 2025
John Bunyan Bass of Lucama passed from this life on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
He was born June 7, 1944 to William Thomas Bass, Jr. and Alma Ruth Boyette Bass.
A service for his family was conducted at Maplewood Cemetery.
John attended St. Therese Catholic School kindergarten through second grade and graduated from Lucama High School. Upon graduating, he attended Campbell University and...
John Daniel, Jr.
Sep 25, 2025
John Wesley Daniel Jr, 88, of Elm City, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday September 25, 2025.
He is survived by his son, John Wesley Daniel III (Jenny) of Elm City; daughters, Mandy Daniel and Gretchen Hunt (Robin) both of Elm City; grandchildren, Jessica Lee (Tristan), Daniel Boykin (Stephanie), John Daniel IV (Autumn), Stephen Daniel,...
Lewis Aycock
Sep 21, 2025
Lewis Thomas Aycock, 85, of Wilson, died Sunday, September 21, 2025.
UPDATED SERVICE INFO: Visitation, Thursday, 6:00-7:30 PM at Wilson Memorial Service. Funeral, Friday, 10:00 AM, at Wilson Memorial Service, followed by interment at Aycock Family Cemetery, Fremont.
Lewis was retired from Firestone and served in the National Guard.
He is survived by his daughters Beverly Aycock of Wilson and Kimberly Aycock of Rocky...
Sarah Whitley
Sep 20, 2025
Sarah Pridgen Whitley, 103, of Wilson, completed her journey on earth as a faithful servant of her Lord on September 20, 2025.
Her funeral will be conducted Thursday, 2:00 pm, at First Baptist Church, 311 Nash St N, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall one hour before service.
Sarah joined First Baptist...
Linda Wheeler
Sep 19, 2025
Linda Johnston Wheeler, 78, of Wilson, died September 19, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Wednesday, September 24 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church. The visitation will be Tuesday, September 23, 6:00 - 7:30 pm at Wilson Memorial Service.
Linda was a secretary at North Carolina Special Care Center (now Longleaf) for over twenty years and church hostess at...
Carolyn Vick
Sep 16, 2025
Carolyn Finch Vick, 88, of Elm City, died Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Visitation, Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM at Bailey Methodist Church. Funeral, Friday, 11:00 AM at Bailey Cemetery.
Mrs. Vick is survived by her daughter, Marsha Vick of Wilson; sons, Brian Vick (Debbie) of Sims and Art Vick (Karen) of Nashville; grandchildren, Sarah Williams (Tyler), Logan Vick (Erica), and Connor Vick...
Patty Mercer
Sep 14, 2025
Patty Jett Mercer, 70, of Elm City, died Sunday, September 14, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted by Rev. John Scott Thursday, 6:00 PM, at Wilson Memorial Service followed by visitation.
Patty worked for over twenty years at Wilson Medical Center as a Patient Representative and other various positions in the hospital’s business office. Patty spent her retirement years...
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.
A graveside service with Military Rites will be Thursday, 2:30 PM, at Evergreen Memorial Park.
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...
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,...
