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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.

Stanley Ray Locus

Stanley Ray Locus

Nov 15, 2016

Stanley Ray Locus, Sr., 71 of Knightdale, NC and formerly of Lucama, died Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2016 from Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, 805 Nash St. E. in Wilson, NC with Rev. Daniel Locus officiating.  Burial will follow in the Locus...

Dottie David Lee "Cowboy" Hines, Sr.

Dottie David Lee "Cowboy" Hines, Sr.

Nov 5, 2016

Dottie David Lee "Cowboy" Hines, Sr., 68 of Wilson, NC, died Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Wilson Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 1 p.m. from Edwards, Funeral Home Chapel 805 Nash Street East in Wilson, NC with Pastor Gail Speight officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Viewing will be...

Martha Beulah Braswell

Martha Beulah Braswell

Oct 25, 2016

Mrs. Martha Beulah Dempsey Braswell, 94 of Elm City, NC and formerly a longtime resident of Nash County, died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 1 at Ebenezer MB Church, 702 W. Raleigh Blvd. in Rocky Mount with Rev. Jimmie Parker officiating.  Burial will follow in...

Bettie Thorne

Bettie Thorne

Sep 30, 2016

Services will be private and the family appreciates all expressions of kindness extended to them during the brief Illness and passing of their beloved Bettie. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the American Cancer Society, Saint Jude Hospital or your favorite charity. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joshua and Eula Thorne, three siblings: Oliver Thorne,...

Larry Donnell Dupree

Larry Donnell Dupree

Sep 26, 2016

Larry Donnell Dupree, Sr., 58 of Elm City, NC, died Monday, September 26, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Center, 3303 Bynum Farm Road in Pinetops. Elder Arthur Cherry will officiate. Burial will follow with military rites in Rest Haven Cemetery in...

Patricia A Richardson

Patricia A Richardson

Sep 14, 2016

Patricia Ann Lindsey Richardson Patricia Ann Lindsey Richardson, 61 of Richmond, VA and formerly of Greene County, died on September 14, 2016 at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 11 a.m. from Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 317 Beauvue Road in Elm City with Reverend Dr. Arthur N. Werts of second Baptist Church...

Antonia Marie Collins

Antonia Marie Collins

Aug 27, 2016

Antonia Marie Collins, 45 of Wilson, died at Wilson Medical Center on Saturday, August 27, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 2 pm at Life in the Word Ministry, 3677 US Highway 301 North in Wilson with Rev. George Atkinson officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery. The family will assemble at 1107...

Carnell Williams

Carnell Williams

Aug 2, 2016

Mr. Carnell Williams,62 of Wilson, died at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, 805 Nash St. E. in Wilson, NC with Rev. Cedric Murphy officiating. Interment will be private. Public viewing will be held at Edwards Funeral...

Janie Bullock Riley

Janie Bullock Riley

Jul 20, 2016

Obituary Janie Thomas Bullock Riley Mrs. Janie B. Riley, 94 of Bailey, died at her residence on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. from Atkins Memorial Tabernacle, 6740 Rock Ridge-Sims Rd. in Sims with Reverend Paul Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Middlesex Memorial Gardens in Middlesex. Public viewing and visitation will...

David Lee Norfleet

David Lee Norfleet

Jul 18, 2016

Mr. David Lee Norfleet, 97 of Elm City, North Carolina, died July 18, 2016 at The Wilson House in Wilson. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, 805 Nash Street East, Wilson, North Carolina. Reverend Dr. Chancy R. Edwards will officiate. On the day of the Memorial Service, friends...

Rev. Dr. Tyrone P Jones, Iii

Rev. Dr. Tyrone P Jones, Iii

Jun 17, 2016

Rev. Dr. Tyrone P. Jones III, CFSP of Wilson, NC, and formerly of Augusta, GA, died on Friday, June 17, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 11.00 am from Tabernacle Temple of Jesus Christ, 1601 Lane Street Ext., Wilson N.C. with the Rev. Tyrone P. Jones IV officiating. Interment will follow...

Lillie Webb Camp

Lillie Webb Camp

Jun 12, 2016

Mrs. Lillie Webb-Camp, 98, and formerly of Wilson, died June 12, 2016 at Transitions Hospice Care in Durham. Services will be held on Monday, June 20, 2016 at Mt. Hebron Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 700 S. Pender St. in Wilson, NC at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in William Chapel Cemetery, William Chapel Church Road. Public viewing will be on Sunday...

Doris Haskins. Jones

Doris Haskins. Jones

May 27, 2016

Doris H. Jones,90, of 1026 Faison Street Wilson, NC died May 27, 2016 at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Tuesday 2pm. at Calvary Presbyterian Church 209 N. Pender ST. Wilson, NC, with Rev. Dr. John M. Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be Monday from 2 - 7pm at Edwards Funeral...

Haciel Plancarte Vasquez

Haciel Plancarte Vasquez

May 23, 2016

Haciel Plancarte Vasquez, 36, of Wilson died May 23, 2016 at Wilson Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 6:30pm in the chapel of Edwards Funeral Home with Father Phillip Byrum officiating. Interment will be in Los Angeles, California. Public viewing will be Wednesday from 12 noon to 6:00om. Professional and personal services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral...

Quwanda "Pinki" High

Quwanda "Pinki" High

May 20, 2016

Quwanda High, 37 of Alamonte Springs, Florida and formerly of Rocky Mt., NC died May 21, 2016 in Alamonte Springs, Florida. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2:30pm at East End Baptist Church 928 E. Highland Ave. Rocky Mt., NC with Minister Juanita Phillips Presiding and Minister Vinsa Phillips Eulogist. Interment will follow in the Garden of Gethsemane Cemetery...

Jada Danielle Taylor Duncan

Jada Danielle Taylor Duncan

May 17, 2016

Jada Danielle Taylor Duncan, 24, of Brooklyn, NY. and formerly of Rocky Mt.,NC died May 17, 2016 suddenly in New York. The funeral will be held Friday at 1:00pm at Johnson Chapel Baptist Church 317 Beauvue Rd. Elm City, NC with Rev. Roderick Tillery officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Gethsemane Cemetery Rocky Mount, NC. Public viewing will...

Suzie Jean Sullivan

Suzie Jean Sullivan

May 17, 2016

Mrs. Suzie Jean (Chavis) Sullivan, age 83, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born in Ahoskie, NC on November 22, 1932, the youngest of 13 children of Madgie and Herman Chavis. She was married for 29 years to Dr. Frank Noble Sullivan, Sr. who preceded her in death in 1984. She is survived by...

Ruby Butler Hobbs

Ruby Butler Hobbs

May 9, 2016

Ruby Butler Hobbs, 88, of 1112 Mulberry Rd. Nashville, NC and formerly of Washington, DC died May 9, 2016 in Nash General Hospital Rocky Mount, NC. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11a.m. at St. Marks Baptist Church 624 Underwood St. NW Washington, DC with Rev. Dr. Raymond T. Matthews officiating. Interment will follow in George Washington Cemetery Adelphi, Md....

Pauline Farmer White

Pauline Farmer White

Apr 19, 2016

Mrs. Pauline Elizabeth Farmer White Mrs. Pauline E. Farmer White, 90, of 4910 Ward Blvd. in Wilson died April 19, 2016 at the Brian Center of Wilson. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11a.m. at St. Rose Church of Christ, 605 Douglas St. E. in Wilson with Rev. Kenny Braswell officiating. Interment will follow in...

Lucille Cotton Williams

Lucille Cotton Williams

Mar 26, 2016

Lucille Cotton Williams, 81, of 202 N. 6th Street Pinetops, NC died March 26, 2016 at her residence. The funeral will be held Saturday 2pm at Pines Chapel Baptist Church Pinetops, NC. Evangelist Margaret Knight will officiate and interment will follow in Carver Park Cemetery. Public viewing will be held Friday from 3-7pm at the funeral home with the family...

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