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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.

Kenneth Ray Batts

Kenneth Ray Batts

Aug 27, 2015

Kenneth Ray Batts,56, of Wilson, NC died August 27, 2015 at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2pm at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop R.L. Gorham officiating. Interment will be private. Public viewing will be Tuesday from 3-6pm at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at all time at the home of his...

Ollie Mae Barnes

Ollie Mae Barnes

Aug 25, 2015

Ollie Barnes of 202 Freeman Street Wilson, NC died August 25,2015 at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Friday September 4, 2015 at 1:00pm in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be private. Public viewing will be held Thursday from 3 to 6pm at the funeral home. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805...

Rev. Roosevelt Alston

Rev. Roosevelt Alston

Aug 6, 2015

Rev. Roosevelt Alston, 91, of Henderson, NC died August 8, 2015. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11:00 am at Holy Temple Church 728 East Ave. Henderson, NC. The wake will be held Friday from 6 to 8pm at the church. He was the second of eight children born to Herman and Mildred Alston. He also taught school at...

Gregory Donald Richardson

Gregory Donald Richardson

Aug 6, 2015

Gregory Donald Richardson, 63, of 328 Sixth St. Nashville, NC died suddenly August 6, 2015 at his residence. The funeral will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 12 noon at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 904 S. Alston Street Nashville, NC with Dr. Tyrone P. Jones III officiating. Interment will be private. Public viewing will be Tuesday from 2 -...

Annie Rochelle Evans Wilson

Annie Rochelle Evans Wilson

Jul 15, 2015

Annie Evans Wilson,72, of 2904 Woodgreen Dr. Wilson, NC died July 15, 2015 at Wilson Medical Center. A service of memory celebrating her life will be held Sunday at 2:00pm in the chapel of Edwards Funeral Home. There will be no public viewing and interment will be private. Family and friends are requested to assemble on Sunday at the residence...

Otis Stokes

Otis Stokes

Jul 10, 2015

Otis Stokes,53, of Pitt county died July 10, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center Greenville, NC. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2:00pm at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 904 S. Alston Street Nashville, NC with Dr. Tyrone P. Jones III, officiating. Interment will be private. Public viewing will be Friday from 2 to 6pm at the funeral home and Saturday...

Robert Lee Simms

Robert Lee Simms

Jul 10, 2015

Robert Lee Simms, 80, of Apex, NC died July 10, 2015 at Brookridge ALF Center Apex NC. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11:00am at the graveside, Rest Haven Cemetery 1800 Lane Street Wilson, NC with Dr. Tyrone P. Jones III, officiating. Public viewing will be Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at the funeral home. Family and friends are...

Michael James Alvey

Michael James Alvey

Jun 24, 2015

Michael James Alvey, 60, of Louisville, Ky died suddenly June 24, 2015 in Wilson, NC. Remains were conveyed to Louisville, Ky. for funeral and interment. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E. Nash Street Wilson, NC Condolences may be directed to edwardscares.com

Sylvia Miller Anderson

Sylvia Miller Anderson

Jun 5, 2015

Sylvia Miller Anderson formerly of Wilson died June 5, 2015 in Glendora, Calif. A celebration of her life was held in Glenora CA. with family and friends. Interment was private. Local arrangements was by EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E. Nash Street Wilson, NC. She was the daughter of the late educators John M "Bing" Miller and Marian Howard Miller. Condolences...

Cleveland Edward Flowe

Cleveland Edward Flowe

Jun 3, 2015

Cleveland Flowe, 82, of Charlotte died June 3, 2015 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1:00pm at First United Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will host their rites at 12:30pm at the church on Saturday. A guest book will be available for friends to sign on Friday at Edwards Funeral Home 805...

Louise Iris Bullock Stewart

Louise Iris Bullock Stewart

May 25, 2015

Louise Iris Bullock Stewart, 82, of Brooklyn, NY died May 25, 2015 in Sisters of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY. A Service of memory will be held on Thursday in Brooklyn, NY for family and friends. The funeral will be Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 11:00am in the Chapel of Edwards Funeral Home with Dr. C.R. Edwards officiating. Interment will be...

Loretta Johnson Yarborough

Loretta Johnson Yarborough

May 15, 2015

Loretta Johnson Yarborough, 70, of Brooklyn, NY and formerly of Wilson died May 15, 2015. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2:00pm at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmie Hodge officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held on Friday from 2 to 7:00pm at the funeral home with the family receiving friends...

Nora Mae Ford Wilder

Nora Mae Ford Wilder

Apr 12, 2015

Nora Wilder, 86, of 2735 Murdock Mill Rd. West End, NC died April 12, 2015 at her residence. The funeral will be held Saturday at 12 noon at The church Of The Lord Jesus Christ 515 E. Walnut Street Wilson, NC. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be on Friday from 2 - 7pm at the...

Mavis Alston

Mavis Alston

Mar 20, 2015

Mavis Alston, 87, of 9235 Hwy. 58 S. Elm City died March 20, 2015 at Universal Healthcare Center Nashville, NC. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11:00am at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Stacey Atkinson officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park 2704 Nash St. W. Wilson, NC. Public viewing will be Friday from 2-7pm. Family and...

Bettie Louise Faison

Bettie Louise Faison

Mar 10, 2015

Bettie Louise Faison, 90, of 612 Wilson Street Elm City, NC died March 10, 2015 at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015, at 1:00pm at L.N. Forbes OFWB Tabernacle 1800 Lane Street Wilson, NC With Rev. Dr. Stanley Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be Friday from 2-6pm...

Alton Cokee Bobbitt

Alton Cokee Bobbitt

Mar 6, 2015

Alton CoKee Bobbitt, 86, of 1403 Washington Street Wilson, NC died March 6, 2015 at his residence. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 1:00pm at L.N. Forbes OFWB Tabernacle 1800 Lane Street Wilson, NC with Rev, John Thatch eulogist and Bishop Kenneth Coward presiding. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery with military honors. Public viewing will be...

Elnora Cotton Dawson

Elnora Cotton Dawson

Mar 2, 2015

Elnora Dawson, 101 a resident of Hunter Hill Nursing Home and formerly of 313 Freeman Street Wilson, NC died March 2, 2015. The funeral will be held Saturday at 12 noon at Olive Chapel Baptist Church Hwy 301 South 3406 Hathaway Blvd. Sharpsburg, NC with Rev. Jimmy Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery Wilson, NC. Public viewing...

Andrew Mcintosh

Andrew Mcintosh

Feb 24, 2015

Andrew McIntosh, 82, of 1605 Carolina Street Wilson, NC died February 24, 2015 at his residence. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2:00pm at St. Rose Church of Christ 605 S. Douglas Street Wilson, NC with Dr. Ernestine McGee, presiding and General Vice Bishop Malcolm Johnson, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery with Military Honors. Public viewing...

Frederick Marshall (Freddie) Joyner

Frederick Marshall (Freddie) Joyner

Feb 19, 2015

Frederick Marshall Joyner,62, of 1218 W. Thomas Street Rocky Mt. NC died February 19, 2015 at his residence. The funeral will be held Saturday at 12 noon at Ebenezer Baptist Church 652 Raleigh Rd. Rocky Mount, NC with Rev. James Charles Joyner officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Gethsemane Cemetery, Rocky Mount, NC. Public viewing will ONLY be...

Charles Howard Bulluck

Charles Howard Bulluck

Feb 13, 2015

Charles Howard Bulluck, 72, of 1800-G Fountain Dr. Wilson, NC died February 13, 2015 at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Saturday at 12 noon at St. Rose Church of Christ 605 Douglas Street Wilson, NC with Rev. Harold Williams officiating. Interment will be private. Public viewing will be Friday from 2 to 7 pm at the funeral...

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