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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.
Bobby Lee
Feb 7, 2015
Bobby Lee, 73, of 1373 Maudis Rd. Bailey, NC died February 7, 2015 at the Brian Center Nursing Home. The funeral will be held Friday at 7:00pm at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tyrone P. Jones III officiating. Interment will be private. Public viewing will be Friday from 2 to 7pm at the funeral home. Family and friends are...
Lonnie Earl Locus
Feb 3, 2015
Lonnie Earl Locus, 81, of 7323 Powell Hooks Rd. Lucama, NC died February 3, 2015 at his residence. The funeral will be Saturday 1:00 pm February 14, 2015 at Mary Grove Baptist Church 6202 Wiggins Mill Rd. Lucama, NC with Rev. Robert L. Wooten officiating. Interment will follow in the Locus Family cemetery Radford Rd. Lucama, NC.Public viewing will be...
Nicy Ann Canty
Jan 22, 2015
Nicy Ann Canty, 94, of 2508 Pope Farm Rd. Stantonsburg, NC died January 22, 2015 at her residence. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 11:00 am at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Donnie Daniels officiating.Interment will be private. Public viewing will be held Wednesday from 2 to 6pm at the funeral home. The family will receive friends...
Doris C. Cox
Jan 20, 2015
Doris C. Cox,87,of 510 Spaulding Street Wilson, NC died January 20,2015 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC. The funeral will be held Friday, January 30, 2015 at 12 noon at Simon Temple AME Zion Church 5760 Yadkin Rd. Fayetteville, NC with Bishop R. L. Gorham officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion AME Zion Church cemetery Eastover, NC. Public viewing...
Charles Thomas Contee Jr.
Jan 19, 2015
Charles Thomas Contee Jr.,70,of 4003 Sherwood Dr. Wilson, NC died January 19, 2015 at Avante at Wilson Nursing Home. The funeral will be held Friday, January 30, 2015 at Tuskeegee Holiness Church at 12:00 noon with Bishop James Lucas officiating. The family will meet and greet friends on Friday from 11:00am to 12 noon at the church. Interment will follow...
Howard Lawrence Dupree
Jan 16, 2015
Howard Lawrence Dupree, 87, of 1202 Windemere Place Wilson, NC died January 16, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Dupree was a World war II veteran. Services will be private. The family will receive friends at all times at the residence.. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E. Nash Street Wilson, NC. Condolences may be directed...
Earl Junior Whitley
Jan 14, 2015
Earl Junior Whitley, 65, of 1618 Washington Street died January 14, 2015 at Nash General Hospital, Rocky Mount, NC. The funeral will be held Sunday at 1:00pm at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel and interment will be private. Public viewing will be Saturday from 2-6pm at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at all times at the residence and...
Ella Louise Faison
Jan 9, 2015
Ella Louise Faison affectionately known as "Babe",90,a resident of Wilson House Nursing care facility died January 9, 2015. The funeral will be held Friday at 12 noon at Mt. Hebron Seventh Day Adventist Church 700 S. Pender Street Wilson, NC with Pastor Derren Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery Wilson, NC. Public viewing will be Thursday from...
Thomas Edward Vicari
Jan 7, 2015
Thomas Edward Vicari, 68, of 1814 East Trail DR. S.E. Wilson, NC died January 7, 2015 suddenly. Private services will be held at the graveside in Saulsberry National Cemetery,Saulsberry, NC. Mr. Vicari was a retired analyst with Aerospace International and a decorated veteran serving in the US Marine Corp. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HoME 805...
Ida Mae Wells
Dec 25, 2014
Ida Mae Wells, 75, of 3811-B Starship Lane Wilson, NC and formerly of 609 E. Wilson Street Elm City, NC died December 25, 2014 at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Friday at 11:30am at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Tyrone P. Jones III, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery Wilson, NC. Public viewing...
Martha Jean Joyner Isom
Dec 1, 2014
Martha Jean Joyner Isom, 73, of 5143-B London Church Rd. Elm City, NC died December 1, 2014 in Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Saturday, December 20,2014 at 2pm at Johnson Chapel Baptist Church 317 Beauvue Rd. Elm City, NC with Rev. Roderick Tillery officiating. Interment will follow in William Chapel Cemetery Elm City, NC. Public viewing will...
Vance Moore Barnes, Jr.
Nov 6, 2014
Vance Moore Barnes Jr.,67, of 1300 Carolina St. Wilson, NC died November 6, 2014 at his residence. The funeral will be held Thursday at 11:00 am at Brown Chapel FWB Church 1507 Hadley St. Wilson, NC with Bishop Willie Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be Wednesday from 2 -7pm at the funeral home...
Elsie "Grace" Barnes
Oct 26, 2014
Elsie "Grace" Jones Barnes, 86, of 2202 Village Dr. West Wilson, NC died October 26,2014 at Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC.The funeral will be held Saturday at 11:00am at Brown Chapel FWB Church 1507 Hadley St. Wilson, NC with Bishop Willie Thomas officiating.Entombment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family request that no floral arrangements be given. Viewing and visitation...
Cleo Taylor Goodman
Oct 14, 2014
Cleo Taylor Goodman,80,of 2008 Lenoir Dr. Wilson, NC died October 14, 2014. The funeral will be held Sunday at 3:30pm at Calvary Presbyterian Church (USA) 209 E. Pender Street Wilson, NC with Dr. Dorothy Brunson Eulogist and Rev. Dr. John M. Thomas officiating. Interment will be private. Public viewing will be Saturday from 4 to 8pm at the funeral home...
Edward "Eddie" L. Richardson, Sr.
Oct 11, 2014
Edward L Richardson,Sr. 78, of Richmond, Va. and formerly of Nash County, NC died October 11, 2014 in Richmond, Va. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2:00pm in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Edward L. Richardson, Jr, eulogist and Dr. Tyrone P. Jones III officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Military Cemetery with military honors. Edward is...
Madeline "Mattie" Jones
Oct 8, 2014
Madeline "Mattie" Jones, 105, a resident of Avante at Wilson Nursing Care Facility died October 8, 2014.The funeral will be held Saturday at 10:00am at St. John AME Zion Church 119 N. Pender St. Wilson, NC with Dr. Micheal S. Bell, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be Friday from 2-5:30pm at the funeral home...
Willie Lee Woodard, Sr.
Oct 2, 2014
Willie Lee Woodard, Sr. , 73, of 6716 Wood Rd. Saratoga, NC died October 2, 2014 in Nash General Hospital, Rocky Mount, NC. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2:30pm at L.N. Forbes OFWB Tabernacle 1800 Lane Street Wilson, NC with Rev. Elijah Harris, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Hamilton Burial Gardens. Public viewing will be Saturday from...
Delton "Penut" Craddock
Sep 25, 2014
Delton Craddock, 76, of 712 Broad Street died September 25, 2014 at his residence. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11:00am at First Baptist Church 10242 Claude Lewis Rd. Middlesex, NC with Apostle Mary A. McLean officiating. Interment will be private. Public viewing will be Friday from 2-7pm at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 6:00pm...
Hilda Grey Parker Woodard
Sep 9, 2014
Hilda Parker Woodard, 60, of 44 Atwarter Rd. Pl., Pinetops, NC died September 9, 2014 in Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2:30pm at the Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Center Bynum Rd. Pinetops, NC. Interment will follow in Carver Park Cemetery. Public viewing will be Saturday at the funeral home from 11:00am to 4:00pm with...
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