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Recent obituaries in Wilson, North Carolina

The obituaries in the Wilson, North Carolina area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of North Carolinas history and identity.

Clarence Garland Powell

Clarence Garland Powell

May 3, 2020

Mr. Clarence G. Powell, 94 of Rocky Mount, NC, died at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, NC, on May 3, 2020. Respecting recent CDC and governmental health guidelines, a private funeral and burial are planned for immediate family.  A public viewing will be on Thursday, May 7, 2020 from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.. Direct condolences to...

Albert Pearson

Albert Pearson

Apr 23, 2020

Mr. Albert Pearson, 78 of Wilson, NC, died at Wilson Medical Center, Wilson, NC on April 23, 2020. Respecting recent CDC and governmental health guidelines, a private funeral and burial are planned for immediate family. A public viewing will be held on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel from 3 to 5 p.m. Direct condolences to...

Jeffrey Clay Little

Jeffrey Clay Little

Apr 16, 2020

Mr. Jeffrey Clay Little, 54 of Wilson, NC, died at Wilson Medical Center, Wilson, NC on April 16, 2020.  Respecting recent CDC and governmental health guidelines, a private funeral and burial are planned for immediate family. Direct condolences to edwardscares.com. Professional and personal services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home, Inc. 805 Nash Street East in Wilson, NC.

Willie Roy Poole

Willie Roy Poole

Apr 15, 2020

Mr. Willie Roy Poole, 72 of Wilson, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his residence. Respecting recent CDC and governmental health guidelines, a private funeral and burial are planned for immediate family. A public viewing will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Direct condolences to edwardscares.com....

Virginia Dare Watkins Barnes

Virginia Dare Watkins Barnes

Apr 13, 2020

Mrs. Virginia Dare Watkins Barnes, 80 of Wilson, died on April 13, 2020 at her residence. Respecting recent CDC and governmental health guidelines, a private funeral and burial are planned for immediate family. A public viewing will be held on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel from 1 to 3 p.m. The funeral may be viewed...

Ronald Mccrimmon

Ronald Mccrimmon

Apr 12, 2020

Mr. Ronald McCrimmon, 74 of Toledo, Ohio and formerly of Wilson, died Sunday, April 12, 2020. Following the current COVID-19 health crisis, a local Celebration of Life Memorial Service is planned. Direct condolences to edwardscares.com. Local professional and personal services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home, 805 Nash Street East in Wilson, NC.

Willie Roy Ruffin, Jr.

Willie Roy Ruffin, Jr.

Mar 25, 2020

Mr. Willie Roy Ruffin, Jr., 47 of Wilson, NC, died at Nash UNC Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC, on March 25, 2020.  Respecting recent CDC and governmental health guidelines, a private funeral and burial are planned for immediate family.   Direct condolences to edwardscares.com. Professional and personal services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home, Inc. 805 Nash Street East...

William Johnson, Sr.

William Johnson, Sr.

Mar 24, 2020

Mr. William Johnson, Sr., 83 of Rocky Mount, NC, died at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount on March 24, 2020. Respecting recent CDC and governmental health guidelines, a private funeral and burial are planned for immediate family.  A public viewing will be on Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.. Direct condolences to edwardscares.com....

William Michael Lindsey

William Michael Lindsey

Mar 23, 2020

Mr. William Michael Lindsey, 46 of Greenville, died on Monday March 23, 2020 at his residence.  Respecting recent CDC and governmental health guidelines, a private service is planned for immediate family.   Direct condolences to edwardscares.com. Professional and personal services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home, Inc. 805 Nash Street East in Wilson, NC.

Minne Ellis Cummings

Minne Ellis Cummings

Mar 22, 2020

Mrs. Minnie Ellis Cummimgs, 88 of Wilson, NC, died at Wilson Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilson, NC, on March 22, 2020.  Respecting recent CDC and governmental health guidelines, a private funeral and burial are planned for immediate family. However at a later date, there will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service for other family and friends....

Millicent Goins Graves, Esquire

Millicent Goins Graves, Esquire

Mar 22, 2020

Mrs. Millicent Goins Graves, 48 of Wilson, died on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at her residence. Respecting recent CDC and governmental health guidelines, a private funeral and burial are planned for immediate family. However at a later date, there will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service for other family and friends. Public viewing will be on Thursday, March...

Dorothy Mamie Dempsey Hall

Dorothy Mamie Dempsey Hall

Mar 9, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy M. Dempsey Hall, 88 of Bordentown City, NJ and formerly of Wilson, died on March 9, 2020 at Clare Estate Assisted Living Facility.  Respecting recent CDC and governmental health guidelines, a private Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 for the immediate family with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery, 1717 Lane St....

Patricia Maria Fitch, Esquire

Patricia Maria Fitch, Esquire

Mar 3, 2020

"I lived a magnificent life, made friends wherever I went, had successes in life and a few failures, but no regrets"  Pat Fitch

Princess, Sister, Patsy, Diva, Trailblazer, Role Model, Champion for Others, Glamour Doll, Pretty Girl, and Golden Girl.  These are but a few of the many names given lovingly to Patricia Maria Fitch,...

Obie Cobb Rascoe

Obie Cobb Rascoe

Feb 29, 2020

Mrs. Obie Cobb Rascoe, age 79 of Waterbury, Connecticut and formerly of Pinetops, NC, died February 29, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital. Memorial Services slated for Saturday, March 21, 2020 have been cancelled. Due to CDC and governmental health guidelines, her Memorial Service will be private at a later date. Direct condolences to edwardscares.com. Professional and personal services are...

Felicia Ann Dingle Stokes

Felicia Ann Dingle Stokes

Jan 21, 2020

Mrs. Felicia Ann Dingle, 54 of Wilson, NC and formerly of Bronx, NY, died at her residence on January 21, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at Saint Margaret's Church, 940 East 156 th Street, Bronx, New York.  Burial will follow in the Mount Holiness Memorial Park, 1 Brown Ave., Butler,...

Geraldine Farmer Lindsey

Geraldine Farmer Lindsey

Jan 5, 2020

Mrs. Geraldine Farmer Lindsey, 85 of Elm City, NC, died at Wilson Medical Center on January 5, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at LN Forbes Tabernacle, 1800 Lane Street East, Wilson, NC with Elder Douglas Atkinson officiating.  Burial will follow in the Farmer Family Cemetery on Cattail Road in Elm...

Frances Marie Alston

Frances Marie Alston

Dec 23, 2019

Mrs. Frances M. Alston, 86 of Kenly, NC, died at her residence on December 23, 2019. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at Rocky Branch United Church of Christ, 5968 NC Highway 581, Kenly, NC with Rev. Joseph Alston  officiating.  Burial will follow in the Rocky Branch Church Cemetery. Public viewing will...

Dorothy Hammond Ellis

Dorothy Hammond Ellis

Dec 15, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy Geneva Hammond Ellis, age 100 of Wilson, NC, died Sunday, December 15, 2019 at UNC Hillsborough Hospital Campus in Hillsborough, NC. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 at 12:00 noon at Calvary Presbyterian Church, USA, 209 North Pender Street in Wilson with Rev. Rogers E. Randall, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the...

Irene Cooper Tillery

Irene Cooper Tillery

Nov 29, 2019

Mrs. Irene Cooper Tillery, 96 of Charlotte and formerly of Elm City, died on November 29, 2019 at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 12:00 noon at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2141 Cokey Road, Rocky Mount, NC with Rev. Malcolm Eatmon officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, 2800 Nash...

Eunice Denise Woodard

Eunice Denise Woodard

Nov 27, 2019

Ms. Eunice Denise Woodard, 62 of Winston Salem, NC and formerly of Wilson, departed this life at her residence on November 27, 2019. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Rountree MB Church, 2110 MLKJ, Parkway, Wilson, NC with Pastor Norvell Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in the Rest Haven Cemetery, 1717...

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