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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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