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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.

Susan Fleming Branford

Susan Fleming Branford

Nov 18, 2019

Mrs. Susie Fleming Hines Branford, 87 of Wilson, NC, died at her residence on November 18, 2019.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Presbyterian Church USA, 209 Pender Street, Wilson, NC with Rev. Rogers E. Randall, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Rest Haven Cemetery, 1717 Lane Street SE...

Clarence Earl Mcclain

Clarence Earl Mcclain

Oct 16, 2019

Mr. Clarence Earl McClain, 59 of Wilson, NC, died at his residence on October 16, 2019. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Tabernacle Temple of Jesus Christ, 1601 Lane Street SE, Wilson, NC with Bishop Joseph Perry officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, Wilson, NC. Public viewing will be...

Lonnie Williams, Jr.

Lonnie Williams, Jr.

Sep 21, 2019

Mr. Lonnie "Bud" Williams, Jr., 84 of Pinetops, NC, died at his residence on September 21, 2019.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Pines Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 502 East Hamlet Street, Pinetops, NC with Rev. William T. Keys officiating. Burial will follow in Carver Park Cemetery, East Lashley Street in...

Sudie Mae Wright

Sudie Mae Wright

Aug 26, 2019

Mrs. Sudie Mae Reid Wright, 99 of Wilson, NC died Monday, August 26, 2019 at her residence.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Tabernacle Temple of Jesus Christ, 1601 Lane Street SE, Wilson, NC with Elder Harold Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be on...

Ernestine "Tina" Barnes

Ernestine "Tina" Barnes

Aug 25, 2019

Mrs. Ernestine "Tina" Barnes, age 75 of Wilson, NC, died Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, NC. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Evening Light Holiness Church, 208 Pender Street S in Wilson with Bishop Donald Whitley officiating. Burial will follow in the Rest Haven Cemetery, 1717...

Anthony Keith Tabron

Anthony Keith Tabron

Aug 11, 2019

Mr. Anthony Keith Tabron, age 62 of Virginia Beach, VA. formerly of Wilson, died Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Concordia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation – Bay Pointe in Virginia Beach, VA. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 106 Reid St. SE, Wilson, NC with Father Philip Byrum...

Charles Bennett Daniel

Charles Bennett Daniel

Jul 24, 2019

Mr. Charles B. Daniel, 83 of Rocky Mount, NC, died at Nash UNC Health Care of Rocky Mount, NC on July 24, 2019. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 317 Beauvue Road, Elm City, NC with Rev. Roderick L. Tillery, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in...

Anna Mae Cooper

Anna Mae Cooper

Jul 16, 2019

Ms. Anna Mae Cooper, 93 of Wilson, NC, died at Wilson Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on July 16, 2019. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion FWB Church, 305 Lane Street SE in Wilson with Elder Elbert Forbes officiating. Burial will follow in the Rest Haven Cemetery, 1717 Lane...

John Clark Hussey

John Clark Hussey

Jun 23, 2019

John Clark Hussey, 72 of Pinetops, NC, died at his residence on June 23, 2019. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 12:00  p.m. at Pines Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 520 West Hamlet Street, Pinetops, NC with Rev. William Keys officiating. Burial will follow in the Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4965 US-258, Farmville, NC. Public viewing...

Mary Frances L. Delaney

Mary Frances L. Delaney

Jun 17, 2019

Mrs. Mary Delaney, 79 of Wilson, NC, died at Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount, NC on June 17, 2019. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John AME Zion Church, 119 Pender Street, East Wilson, NC with Rev. Charlrean Mapson officiating. Burial will follow in the Carver Cemetery, S. Breazeale Ave,...

Rayna Danielle Bell

Rayna Danielle Bell

Jun 6, 2019

Ms. Rayna Danielle Bell, 52 of Wilson, NC, died at Wilson Medical Center on June 6, 2019. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sonya Redd officiating. The family will assemble at the Chapel at 10:30 a.m. for the Memorial Service. Direct condolences to edwardscares.com. Professional...

Doris Mae Powell

Doris Mae Powell

May 5, 2019

Mrs. Doris Mae Harrison Powell, 90 of Rocky Mount, NC, died at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, NC, on May 5, 2019. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 1 p.m. at North End MB Church 500 East Grand Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. with Rev. Stacy Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the William Chapel...

Ronald Keith Boddie

Ronald Keith Boddie

May 4, 2019

Mr. Ronald Keith Boddie, 62 of Nashville, NC, died at his residence on May 4, 2019. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 12 noon at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, 904 South Alston Street, Nashville, NC. with Rev. Jack Reese, Jr. officiating. The family will assemble on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at the church...

Katherine Mitchell Sutton

Katherine Mitchell Sutton

Apr 29, 2019

Mrs. Katherine Mitchell Sutton, 85 of Wilson, NC, died at Wilson Medical Center on April 29, 2019.  Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 12 noon at St. John AME Zion Church 119 Pender Street East Wilson, NC. with Rev. Charlrean Mapson officiating. Burial will follow in the Rest Haven Cemetery, Lane Street Ext., Wilson,...

Ruby Barnes

Ruby Barnes

Apr 16, 2019

Mrs. Ruby Barnes, 84 of Salisbury, Maryland and formerly of Wilson, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Aurora Nursing Home in Princess Anne, Maryland. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Edwards Funeral Home, 805 Nash Street East in Wilson, NC with Elder Alonza Horne officiating. Burial will follow...

Helen Louise Barnes Ryams

Helen Louise Barnes Ryams

Mar 2, 2019

Mrs. Helen Louise Ryams, 90 of Wilson, NC, died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Hart's Chapel MB Church 5240 Nobles Mill Pond Road, Rocky Mount NC, with Rev. Elijah Harris, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, Lane...

Timothy Boddie

Timothy Boddie

Feb 6, 2019

Mr. Timothy Boddie, 65 of Nashville, NC, died at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount NC, on February 6, 2019. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 12 noon at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, 904 South Alston Street Nashville, NC. with Rev. Douglas Leonard officiating.The family will assemble on Saturday at 11:30 a.m....

John Lewis Mercer

John Lewis Mercer

Jan 27, 2019

Mr. John L. Mercer, 89 of Washington, DC and formerly of Wilson County, died Sunday, January 27, 2019 in Washington DC. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 702 West Raleigh Blvd. Rocky Mount, NC with Bro. Bernard Cooper, Sr. officiating. Burial will be in the Bullock Family Cemetery,...

Rosa Margaret Harris

Rosa Margaret Harris

Jan 4, 2019

Mrs. Rosa Margaret Edwards Harris, 75 of Wilson, NC, died at Wilson Medical Center on January 4, 2019. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. at Contending for the Faith Church Ministries, 1006 Academy Street East, Wilson, NC with Rev. Vincent Edwards officiating. Burial will be private. Public viewing will be held on...

Iris J. Joyner Hairston

Iris J. Joyner Hairston

Dec 30, 2018

Mrs. Iris Joyner Hairston, 68 of Staten Island, New York and formerly of Elm City, died on Sunday, December 30 , 2018 at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 317 Beauvue Road, Elm City, NC with Rev. Herbert Joyner...

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