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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.

Van Dee Coley

Van Dee Coley

Sep 14, 2025

Mr. Van Dee Coley (85), of Lucama, NC, died on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Barbour Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Smithfield, NC. Mr. Coley's funeral will take place at 1 pm on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, 805 Nash St SE, Wilson, NC. Rev. Mary Ruth C. Foster will be the eulogist. Burial will...

Jimmie Earl Williams

Jimmie Earl Williams

Sep 2, 2025

Mr. Jimmie Earl Williams (80), of Nashville, NC, died on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at his residence in Nashville, NC. Mr. Williams' funeral will take place at 12 noon on Monday, September 8, 2025 at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, 904 S. Alston St., Nashville, NC 27856. Pastor Jack Reese, Jr. will be the eulogist. Burial will take place...

James Willie Hicks, Sr.

James Willie Hicks, Sr.

Sep 1, 2025

Mr. James Willie Hicks, Sr. (83), of Wilson, NC, died on Monday, September 1, 2025 at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC.

The family will host a memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Hicks.

Martha Farmer Battle

Martha Farmer Battle

Aug 31, 2025

Mrs. Martha Farmer Battle (85), of Wilson, NC, died on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her residence in Wilson, NC. Mrs. Battle's funeral will take place at 2 pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, 805 Nash St SE, Wilson, NC. Burial arrangements are private. The family will assemble at 1:45 pm at the funeral...

Santita Natasha Williams

Santita Natasha Williams

Aug 2, 2025

Ms. Santita Natasha Williams (37), of Wilson, NC, died on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC. Ms. Williams' funeral will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Jackson Chapel First Missionary Baptist Church, 571 Nash St SE, Wilson, NC 27893. Bishop Shelton C. Daniel will be the eulogist. Burial will...

Johnny Earl Howard, Jr.

Johnny Earl Howard, Jr.

Jul 13, 2025

Mr. Johnny Earl Howard, Jr. (52), of Wilson, NC, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at his residence in Wilson, NC. Mr. Howard's memorial service will take place at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 1, 2025 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Burial arrangements are private.

There will not be a public viewing.

Funeral arrangements are...

Alice Lynor Norfleet

Alice Lynor Norfleet

Jun 30, 2025

Mrs. Alice Lynor Robinson Norfleet (93), of Fuquay-Varina, NC (formerly of Jamaica, NY), died on Monday, June 30, 2025 at her residence in Fuquay-Varina. Ms. Norfleet's homegoing arrangements are private.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home at 805 Nash St. SE, Wilson NC 27893. Please direct all condolences to edwardscares.com or fax to 252-206-1262.

Leslie Frederick May, Jr.

Leslie Frederick May, Jr.

Jun 26, 2025

Leslie (Les) Frederick May, Jr. 94, of Kinston, N.C., passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025 at Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation in Snow Hill, N.C.

Born in Hazelton, PA, on December 10, 1930, he was the only child of Leslie Frederick May Sr. and Verna Alber. He joined the Army Reserve rising to the rank of...

Verna M Hines

Verna M Hines

Jun 21, 2025

Ms. Verna M. Hines (69), of Wilson, NC, died on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at her residence. Ms. Hines' funeral will take place at 12 noon on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church, 3033 Bynum Farm Rd, Pinetops, NC 27864. Pastor Annie Hagans will be the eulogist. Burial arrangements are private. The family will assemble at...

Jacqueline Christian Pritchett

Jacqueline Christian Pritchett

Jun 17, 2025

Mrs. Jacqueline Christian Pritchett (80), of Baltimore, MD, formerly of Wilson, NC, died on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. Mrs. Prichett's funeral was held on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Vaughn Greene Funeral Services, 5151 Baltimore National Pike, Baltimore, MD, 21229. A burial followed at Arbutus Memorial Park, Arbutus, MD.

A public viewing was held...

Barbara Price Holmes

Barbara Price Holmes

May 30, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Price Holmes (74), of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Wilson, NC, died on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Atlanta, GA.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Murray Brothers Funeral Home, 1199 Utoy Springs Drive, Atlanta, GA 30331. Please direct all condolences to https://www.murraybrothersfh.com/ or (404) 349-3000.

Antonio Keshaun Pack

Antonio Keshaun Pack

May 16, 2025

Mr. Antonio Keshaun Pack (38), of Wilson, NC, died on Friday, May 16, 2025 in Wilson, NC. Mr. Pack's homegoing arrangements are private.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025 from 1 - 4 pm at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel (805 Nash St. SE, Wilson NC 27893).

Funeral arrangements are entrusted...

Carol Ann Alling-Seon

Carol Ann Alling-Seon

May 11, 2025

Mrs. Carol Ann Alling-Seon (63) of Wilson, formerly of Cameron, NC, died on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Alling-Seon's funeral will take place at 11 am on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, 805 Nash St. SE, Wilson NC. Reverend David Britt will be the eulogist. A private burial will take place at...

Mary Elizabeth Barnes

Mary Elizabeth Barnes

Apr 19, 2025

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Barnes (88), of Fort Washington, MD, formerly of Elm City, NC died on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at her residence. Mrs. Barnes' funeral will take place at 11 am on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 317 Beauvue Rd, Elm City, NC. Pastor Roderick Tillery, Sr. will be the eulogist. A burial...

Ann Goodman King

Ann Goodman King

Apr 1, 2025

Mrs. Ann Goodman King (97), of Wilson, NC, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Harmony Park at Wilson, Wilson, NC. Mrs. King's funeral will take place at 11 am on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, 805 Nash St. East, Wilson, NC. Reverend H. Maurice Barnes will be the eulogist. Burial will follow at Rest...

James Edward Farmer, Jr.

James Edward Farmer, Jr.

Mar 15, 2025

Mr. James Edward Farmer, Jr. (91), of Wilson, NC, died on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Farmer's funeral will take place at 11 am on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Calvary Presbyterian Church USA, 209 Pender St. N., Wilson, NC. Reverend H. Maurice Barnes will be the eulogist. Burial with military honors will follow at Rest...

Dorothy R. Braswell

Dorothy R. Braswell

Feb 11, 2025

Ms. Dorothy R. Braswell (93), of Wilson, NC died on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Wilson Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wilson. Mrs. Braswell's funeral will take place at 12 noon on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at St. Rose Church of Christ, 605 Douglas St. S, Wilson NC. Elder Phillip Rountree will be the eulogist. The family will assemble...

Henry C. Lindsey

Henry C. Lindsey

Feb 10, 2025

Mr. Henry C. Lindsey (81), of Elm City, NC died on Monday, February 10, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Lindsey's funeral will take place at 2 pm on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 317 Beauvue Rd, Elm City, NC. Pastor Roderick Tillery, Sr. will be the eulogist. The family will assemble at 1pm at...

Jessie Lou Tyson Thigpen

Jessie Lou Tyson Thigpen

Jan 16, 2025

Ms. Jessie Lou Tyson Thigpen (76), of Lucama, NC, died on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Wilson Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Wilson, NC. Ms. Thigpen's homegoing service will take place from 2 - 3 pm on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Edwards Funeral Home, Chapel at 805 Nash St, SE, Wilson, NC. The family will assemble at 1:45...

Beverley Cavell Williams

Beverley Cavell Williams

Jan 13, 2025

Mrs. Beverley Cavell Williams (80), of Wilson, NC, died on Monday, January 13, 2025 at her residence. Mrs. Williams' homegoing arrangements are private.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home at 805 Nash St. SE, Wilson NC 27893. Please direct all condolences to edwardscares.com or fax to 252-206-1262.

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