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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.
Joseph "Big Joe" Edwards
Mar 8, 2014
Joseph Edwards, 74, of 2014 Longview Drive Wilson, NC died March 8, 2014 in Lifecare Hospital Rocky Mt., NC The funeral will be held Friday at 1:00pm at St. Rose Church of Christ 605 Douglas Street Wilson, NC with Rev Lester Fisher, Presiding and Rev. Alonzo Bragg eulogist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Survivors include his loving wife...
Linda Faye Boddie
Mar 6, 2014
Linda Faye Boddie 64, of Washington,DC died March 7, 2014. A memorial service will be held Saturday( today) at 12 noon at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 904 S. Alston Street Nashville, NC with Dr. Tyrone P. Jones III, officiating. Family and friends are requested to assemble at the church at 11:30 am on Saturday for the funeral line up. Inurnment...
Mary H. Pepper
Jan 21, 2014
Mary H. Pepper, 94, of 1308 Queen Street Wilson,The funeral will be held Saturday 1:00 pm at St. Rose Church of Christ 605 Douglas St. Wilson, NC with the Rev. Dr. Staccato Powell Eulogist and Rev. Charles Howard, presiding. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be Friday from 2 to 5pm at the funeral home with...
Connie Anne Redmond
Jan 4, 2014
Connie Redmond, 43, of Durham, NC died January 4, 2014.The funeral will be held Saturday at 2pm at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stanley Purvis, officiating. Interment will be private. Public viewing will be Friday from 1 to 6 pm at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at all times at 712 Broad St. Wilson, NC and...
Ruby Melissa Gaylord Battles
Dec 24, 2013
Ruby Melissa Gaylord Battles, 47, of 1814 Norwood Drive Wilson, NC died December 24, 2013 at her residence. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1:00pm at First Baptist Church Elm City, NC with Rev. Mark Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, Wilson, NC. Public viewing will be Friday from 2-7pm at the funeral home with the...
Nathaniel Wynn, Sr.
Dec 22, 2013
Nathaniel Wynn Sr.,90, a resident of Wilmed Nursing Home died December 22, 2013. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11:00 am at St. John A.M.E. Zion Church 119 N. Pender Street Wilson, NC with Dr. Michael S. Bell officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be from 2 to 7 pm on Friday at the...
Margaret Davis Taylor
Dec 19, 2013
Margaret Taylor, 105, of 4430 Rosebud Church Rd. Wilson, NC died December 19, 2013 at her residence. The funeral will be held 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 held Saturday from 2 to 7 pm at...
Cynthia Fraser D'Avanzo
Dec 10, 2013
Cynthia Fraser D'Avanzo, 79, of 84 Rodeo Dr. Zebulon, NC died December 10, 2013 in Highgate, St. Mary, Jamaica. A Memorial Celebration of her life will be held Saturday, at 11am at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 904 S. Alston St. Nashville, NC with Dr. Tyrone P. Jones III officiating. Inurnrment will be private. Professional and personal services are entrusted to...
Mae Lillian Artis
Dec 7, 2013
Mae Lillian Artis, 84,of 306 E. Vick Street Wilson, NC died December 7, 2013 at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Sunday at 1:30pm at St. James Holiness Church 1100 Main Street Stantonsburg, NC with District Elder Ralph Love, Jr. Presiding and Elder Samuel L. Blount, eulogist. Interment will be Monday at 10:00 am in Rest Haven Cemetery,...
Mary Francis Banks Tate
Dec 6, 2013
Mary Francis Banks Tate, 70, of 1300 Nash Street SE Wilson, NC died December 6, 2013 at Wake Medical Center Raleigh, NC. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1:00pm 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 held Friday from...
Noral "Jodie" Jotoel Hicks
Nov 20, 2013
Noral J. Hicks,37, died November 20, 2013 at Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. The funeral will be held Monday at Tuskeegee Holiness Church 624 Tuskeegee Street Wilson, NC at 1:00pm with Bishop Lee Carson Chestnut, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held Sunday from 3 to 7 pm at the funeral home. Family and friends...
Billie J Carter
Nov 14, 2013
Billie J. Carter,67, died November 14, 2013 at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1:00pm at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ernestine McGee officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Veterans Cemetery with military honors. Public viewing will be held Friday from 2 to 7 pm at the funeral home with the family receiving friends at...
Trevon Shaihid Beard
Nov 5, 2013
Trevon S. Beard, 19, of Raleigh and formerly of Wilson died November 5, 2013.The funeral will be held Saturday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel at 1pm. Interment will follow in the Locus Family cemetery Lucama, NC. Public viewing will be Friday from 2-7pm with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7 pm. Family and friends will assemble on Saturday...
Louise Ruth Edwards
Oct 17, 2013
Louise Ruth Edwards,85, of Sun City West, Arizona and formerly of Wilson died October 17, 2013. The funeral will be held Monday at 11:00am at Johnson Chapel Baptist Church 317 Beauvue Rd. Elm City, NC. with Rev. Elijah Harris, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in William Chapel Cemetery Elm City, NC Public viewing will be held Sunday from, 4 to...
Carrie Whitley Brown
Oct 7, 2013
Carrie Whitley Brown, 74, of 903 Atlantic Street Wilson, NC died October 7, 2013 at Avante At Wilson Nursing Home. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1:00 pm at EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL 805 E. Nash St. Wilson, NC with Dr. Tyrone P. Jones III, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be on Friday...
Fannie Ruth Williams
Oct 1, 2013
Fannie Ruth Williams, 66, of 602 Greene Street Wilson died October 1, 2013 at Rex Hospital Raleigh, NC. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11:00 am in Edwards funeral home chapel with Rev. Harold Williams Officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held on Friday from 2 to 7 pm at the funeral home....
Charles Earl Westry
Sep 29, 2013
Charles Earl Westry, 69, of Valley Brook Rd West Haven,Ct. passed away September 29, 2013, at Yale NH Hospital. He was born on September 21, 1944 in Nashville , NC. to William H. Westry Sr. and Charlotte (Boddie) Westry. Charles was a loving and devoted husband to Geraldine Westry for 44 years. He was the owner of Westry Carpet Installation...
Dorothy Coley
Sep 28, 2013
Dorothy Coley, 83, of Barbour Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 515 Barbour Rd. Smithfield, NC died September 28, 2013 at Johnston Medical Center, Smithfield. Services will be private. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E. Nash Street Wilson, NC Condolences may be directed to edwardscares.com
Beatrice R. Boykins
Sep 26, 2013
Beatrice R. Boykins, 87, of Wilson and formerly of Maryland died September 26, 2013 at her residence in Wilson. The funeral will be held Today at 11:00 am at Shiloh Baptist Church Ardwick-Ardmore Rd. Glenarden, MD with interment in Baltimore National Cemetery, Catonsville, MD. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E. Nash Street Wilson, NC...
Willie Lee Wright, Jr.
Sep 17, 2013
Willie Lee Wright, Jr. 37, of Dayton, Ohio and formerly of Wilson died suddenly on September 17, 2013. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 1:00pm at Kairos Worship Ministry 1009 Lodge Street S. Wilson, NC with Pastor Apostle Charles E. Lewis, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be at the funeral home from...
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