obituaries

Sep 16, 2026

Mrs. Grace Louise. Lewis (84) of Wilson, NC died on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at her residence. Mrs. Lewis' funeral will take place at 12 noon on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at LN Forbes Tabernacle, 1800 Bishop LN Forbes Lane SE, Wilson NC 27893. Reverend Dennis Parker will be the eulogist. Burial will follow at Saint Delight Cemetery, 341...

Sep 11, 2026

Mr. Michael Ray Goodman passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the age of 70. A proud United States Air Force Veteran and lifelong traveler, Mike will be remembered for his generosity, infectious laughter, love of photography, and willingness to help anyone in need.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Cleo Taylor Goodman and...

Sep 2, 2026

Mrs. Janet G. Clemmons (86) of Wilson, NC died on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at her residence. Mrs. Clemmons' funeral will take place at 1 pm on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Evening Light Holiness Church, 208 S. Pender St., Wilson NC 27893. Pastor Dianne Dew will be the eulogist. The family will assemble at 12 noon at the...

Aug 6, 2026

Mr. Charlie Lee Pate (89) of Wilson, NC died on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Pate's funeral will take place at 1 pm on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, 805 Nash St. SE, Wilson, NC. Evangelist Glenda Pate will be the eulogist. The family will assemble at 12:45 pm at the funeral...

Jul 18, 2026

Mr. Charles Oscar Banks, Jr. (81) of Winterville, NC, formerly of Wilson, NC, died on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Mr. Banks' funeral will take place at 1 pm on Monday, July 27, 2026 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, 805 Nash St. SE, Wilson NC 27893. The family will assemble at 12:45 pm at the funeral home for the service....

May 24, 2026

Mr. James Walker Ledbetter, Jr. (80), of Wilson, NC, formerly of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Wilson. Funeral services will take place on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 700 Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Family visitation will take place from 11:00 am to 12 noon prior to the...

May 18, 2026

Mrs. Judith Ann Watson Lucas (75) of Wilson, NC died on Monday, May 18, 2026 at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC. A memorial service will take place at 1 pm on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Kingdom Believers International (KBI), 206 West Wilson Street, Elm City NC 27822. Pastor Mark Johnson will be the eulogist. The family will...

Apr 25, 2026

Mr. Alexander Lewis Mobley, Sr. (55), of Wilson, NC, died on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Mobley's funeral will take place at 2 pm on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, 805 Nash Street SE, Wilson NC 27893. Bishop Henry L. Cox will be the eulogist.

The family will assemble at...

Mar 31, 2026

Mr. Jack Alfred Rochelle (96) of Zebulon, NC died on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Rocky Mount, NC. Mr. Rochelle's funeral arrangements are private.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home at 805 Nash St. SE, Wilson NC 27893. Please direct all condolences to edwardscares.com or fax to 252-206-1262.

Mar 6, 2026

Mr. David Robert Wilson (57), of Wilson, NC, died on Friday, March 6, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Wilson's funeral arrangements are private.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home at 805 Nash St. SE, Wilson, NC  27893.  Please direct all condolences to edwardscares.com or fax to 252-206-1262.

Feb 21, 2026

Mr. William Edward Wenz (75), died on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at UNC Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC. Mr. Wenz's memorial service will take place at 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 22, 2025 at Little Rock OFWB Church (6115 Little Rock Church Rd, Lucama, NC).

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home at 805 Nash St....

Feb 16, 2026

Mr. Ervin Lamont Williams (62) died on Saturday, Monday, February 16, 2026 in Owensboro, Kentucky. A private graveside memorial service took place on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00 am at Rest Haven Cemetery (1701 Bishop LN Forbes Lane, Wilson NC).

Ervin Lamont Williams, a native of Elm City, North Carolina, was born January 23, 1964, in...

Jan 28, 2026

Edith Evangeline (Van) Reid was called to her eternal rest quietly and peacefully on January 28th, 2026. Van was born on February 4, 1935, in Wilson, North Carolina to the late Oscar and Nora Estelle Artis Reid. Van attended and graduated from Charles H. Darden High School. Those who knew Van would not be surprised to know that she ...

Jan 25, 2026

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Alston Moore (95), of Jamaica, NY, formerly of Louisburg and Nash County, NC, died Sunday, January 25, 2026 in Jamaica, NY.  Mrs. Moore's funeral will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12 noon at David Williams Funeral Service, Inc., 108-20 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY. A graveside funeral will take place on Tuesday, February 19,...

Dec 21, 2025

Carolyn Jean Lindsey Barnes (82), of Aurora, CO, formerly of Elm City, NC passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Aurora. Mrs. Barnes' funeral will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12 noon at Lowry Community Christian Church, 855 Yosemite St., Denver, CO. Burial will follow at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 4400 W Kenyon Ave., Denver,...

Dec 6, 2025

Mrs. Ernestine N. Hoskins (88), of Wilson, NC died on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Wilson Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wilson, NC. Mrs. Hoskins' funeral will take place at 1 pm on Monday, December 15, 2025 at LN Forbes Tabernacle, 1800 LN Forbes Lane, Wilson, NC 27893. The family will assemble at 12 noon at her residence for the...

Dec 2, 2025

Mr. Robert Orton Mattern, Jr. (74), of Wilson, NC died on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Mr. Mattern's funeral arrangements are private.

There will not be a public viewing.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home at 805 Nash St. SE, Wilson NC 27893. Please direct all condolences to edwardscares.com or fax to 252-206-1262.

Nov 25, 2025

Ms. Glenda M. Darden (71), of Pinetops, NC died Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at her residence. Ms. Darden's funeral will take place at 2 pm on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Pine Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 502 E. Hamlet St., Pinetops NC  27864. Elder Corey Everette will be the eulogist. The family will assemble at 1 pm at the...

Nov 23, 2025

Mr. Harold C. Joyner, Sr. (79), of Rocky Mount, NC died on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Joyner's funeral will take place at 2 pm on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at East End Missionary Baptist Church, 928 E. Highland Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27801. Pastor Mack Battle will be the eulogist. The family will assemble at...

Nov 6, 2025

Rev. Espy Alexander Murrell (88), of Kenly, NC, died on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Johnston UNC Healthcare-Smithfield, Smithfield, NC. Rev. Murrell's funeral will take place at 1 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at House of Prayer Holy Church, 311 Branch St., Elm City, NC, 27822. Pastor Lillie Dunican will be the eulogist. The family will assemble at...