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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.
Maggie Lena Farmer Cooper
Aug 31, 2014
Maggie Cooper, 99, of Wilson Pines Nursing Care Facility and formerly of 704 Maury Street Wilson, NC died August 31, 2014. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1:00pm at St. Rose Church of Christ 605 S. Douglas Street Wilson, NC with Elder Ernest Melton officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be Friday from 2-7...
Irene Walston
Aug 27, 2014
Irene Walston, 93, of 5109 Kennedy Rd. Wilson, NC died August 27, 2014 in Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Thursday at 11:00am at Morning Star Baptist Church 345 High Level Rd. Pinetops, NC with Rev James Melvin Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Gethsemane Cemetery Rocky Mt., NC. Public viewing will be held Wednesday...
Stephen Hewitt Barnes
Aug 15, 2014
Stephen Hewitt Barnes, 59, of 705 W. Walnut Street Wilson, NC died August 15, 2014 in Nash General Hospital Rocky Mt., NC. The funeral will be held Monday at 11:00am in the Chapel of Edwards Funeral Home with Dr. Tyrone P. Jones III, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be 10:00 am to 11:00 am...
Bobby Jones Barfield
Aug 1, 2014
Bobby Jones Barfield, 65, of 444 Jefferson Street Wilson, NC died August 1,2014 in Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1:00pm at Contending For The Faith Church Ministeries 1006 Academy Street Wilson NC with Rev. Patricia Bell officiating. Interment will follow in St. Delight Cemetery Walstonburg, NC. Public viewing will be held Friday from 2-7pm at...
Callie H. Williams
Jul 21, 2014
Callie J. Williams, 66, of 500 Macon Street Wilson, NC died July 21, 2014 at Tarboro Nursing Home, Tarboro, NC. The funeral will be Sunday at 1:30pm at Wilson Chapel FWB Church 513 E. Barnes Street Wilson, NC with Bishop R.L. Gorham officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be Saturday from 2 to 7pm at...
Jimmy Lee Williams
Jul 10, 2014
Jimmy Lee Williams, 59, of 405 Parkview Street Wilson, NC died July 10, 2014 at Wilson Medical Center. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 2:00pm at Rest Haven Cemetery with Evangelist Peggy Joyner officiating. Public viewing will be Tuesday from 2 to 7 pm at the funeral home. Family and friends are requested to assemble on Wednesday at the...
Paul Lawrence Smith
Jul 8, 2014
Paul Lawrence Smith,79, of 301 N. Vick Street Wilson, NC died July 8, 2014 at his residence. Public viewing will be held Saturday from 1 to 4pm at the funeral home. A Community Wake and Service will be held Saturday at 5pm at St. John AME Zion Church 119 N. Pender Street Wilson, NC with Dr. Michael Bell Officiating. The...
Charles Delmus Shipman
Jul 3, 2014
Charles Delmus Shipman, 61, of 3318 US 264 Hwy E. Alt. Wilson, NC died July 3, 2014 at Wilson, Medical Center. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1:00pm at Wilson Chapel FWB Church 513 E. Barnes Street Wilson, NC with Bishop R.L. Gorham officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be Monday from 2-7 pm...
Melba Taylor "Cookie" Mann
May 29, 2014
Melba Jean Taylor "Cookie" Mann 55 of 807 Briggs Street Wilson, NC died May 29, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11:00 am at William Chapel Baptist Church 6154 William Chapel Church Rd. Elm City, NC with Rev. Jimmie Parker, Evangelist Geraldine Whitley and Rev. Peggy Joyner officiating.Interment will follow in William...
James Earl Parker
May 11, 2014
James Earl Parker,89, of Durham,NC and formerly of Elm City, NC died May 11, 2014. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2:00pm at William Chapel Baptist Church 6154 William Chapel Church Rd. Elm City, NC with Rev. Jimmy Parker officiating. Interment will follow in William Chapel Cemetery, Elm City, NC. Public viewing will be Saturday from 2 to 7...
Rev. Leaster "Jack" Hall
May 9, 2014
Rev, Leaster Hall, 89, of Claire Estates 201 Chadwick Street Bordentown, NJ died May 9, 2014. The funeral will be held Saturday at L.N. Forbes Tabernacle 1800 Lane Street Wilson, NC with the Rev. Dr. J.B. Woodhouse officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, Wilson, NC. Public viewing will be Friday from 2-5pm at the funeral home with the...
Hildegarde Dixon
May 8, 2014
Hildegarde Dixon, 81, of 1206 Washington Street Wilson, NC died May 8, 2014 at her residence. The funeral will be held Friday at 11:00am at Jackson Chapel First Baptist Church 571 Nash Street East Wilson, NC with Dr. Freddie Barnes and Dr. Tyrone P. Jones III, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be Thursday from...
Haywood Blue Sr.
May 7, 2014
Haywood Blue Sr.,93, of 5242 Hwy 264 Alt.East Wilson, NC died May 7, 2014 at his residence. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1:00pm at Mary Grove Baptist Church 6202 Wiggins Mill Rd. Lucama, NC with Rev. R.L. Wooten officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be Monday from 2-7pm at the funeral home with...
Calonia P. Harris
May 1, 2014
Calonia P. Harris, 103, of 5976 Pine Street Bailey, NC died May 1, 2014 at her residence. The funeral will be held Friday at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church 12254 O'Neal Street Bailey, NC with Rev. Paul Davis officiating.Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery Wilson, NC. Public viewing will be held Thursday from 2 to 7pm at the...
Williard Curtis "Curt" Cooper
Apr 28, 2014
Williard Curis Cooper, 81, of 2111 Fieldcrest Rd. Wilson, NC died April 29, 2014 in Wake Medical Center Raleigh, NC. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2:00pm at St. Rose Church of Christ 605 S. Douglas Street Wilson, NC with Elder Mary Jo Atkinson, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Survivors include his children Gregory Cooper (Annette)...
Katrina Ann Blue
Apr 20, 2014
Katrina Ann Blue, 39, of 1701 Tilghman Rd. Wilson, NC died April 20, 2014 at her residence. The funeral will be held Friday at 11:00am at Feel Free Church Ministries 3543 US 301 N. Wilson, NC with Pastor Anthony Cox officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be Thursday from 2-7pm at the funeral home with...
Ernest "Kingfish" Lucas, Jr
Apr 16, 2014
Ernest "Kingfish" Lucas, Jr., 71, of 405 Bragg Street Wilson, NC died April 16, 2014 at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Saturday 2:00pm at Holy Temple Church 3316 Airport Blvd. Wilson, NC with Pastor Thomas Williams, Officiating and Overseer Dr. Dorothy Lucas, Eulogist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be Friday from 3...
Hasan A. Alston
Apr 13, 2014
Hasan A. Alston, 20, of 5916 Bottoms Dairy Rd. died April 13, 2014. He was a sophomore at NC State University Raleigh, NC. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1:00 pm at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 904 S. Alston Street Nashville, NC with Pastor Brian Alston officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Nashville, NC. Public viewing will...
Sherrial Sharnell Speight Dancy
Apr 9, 2014
Sherrial S. Speight-Dancy, 42, of Greenville, NC died April 9, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2:00pm at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel 805 E. Nash Street Wilson NC with Elder Kenneth Joyner officiating. Interment will follow in William Chapel Cemetery Elm City, NC. Public viewing will be Friday from 2 to 6...
Walter Rufus Stephens
Apr 5, 2014
Walter R. Stephens, 87, of Wilson, NC died April 5, 2014 at his residence. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2:00pm at Calvary Presbyterian Church USA 209 N. Pender Street Wilson, NC with Rev. Maurice Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be Friday from 2 to 5pm at the funeral home with the...
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