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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.

Aaron Earl Bryant

Aaron Earl Bryant

Apr 12, 2013

Aaron Earl Bryant, 61, of 1000 Macon Street Wilson, NC died April 12, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC. The funeral will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 1:00pm at Wynns Chapel Church 408 Armstrong Street Elm City, NC with Pastor Willie Hill, Sr officiating. Interment will follow in Hamilton Burial Gardens Lane Street Ext. Wilson, NC. Visitation...

Rev. Henderson Maddox

Rev. Henderson Maddox

Apr 12, 2013

Rev. Henderson Maddox 85 of Wilson NC Died April 12, 2013 at Hospice Home Raleigh, NC. The funeral will be held Thursday at 1pm at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Public viewing will be Wednesday from 2-7 pm. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at noon on Thursday in preparation for the funeral.Professional and personal services are entrusted...

Walter Lee "Pap" Norville

Walter Lee "Pap" Norville

Apr 8, 2013

Walter Lee "Pap" Norville, 68, of 313 Greene St. NE Wilson, NC died April 8, 20123 at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11:00 am at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William B. Horne, Jr, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Delight Cemetery, Greene Co. NC. Public viewing will be Friday from 2-7 pm. Family...

Mable N. Grant

Mable N. Grant

Mar 23, 2013

Mable N. Grant, 86, of 1301 Atlantic Street Wilson, NC and formerly of Jamaica, West Indies died at Wilson Medical Center. Services will be announced later. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E. Nash Street Wilson, NC. Condolences may be directed to edwardscares.com

Jerry Steven Wright

Jerry Steven Wright

Mar 19, 2013

Jerry Steven Wright,67,of 4825 Country Club Drive N. Wilson, NC and formerly of New York City died March 19, 2013 at Wilson Medical Center. Mr. Wright was a double Purple Heart recipient, who served gallantly in the U. S. Army. He leaves to cherish fond memories, his wife, Eula Doris Thorne Wright of Wilson; His son, Corey Steven Wright of...

Carolyn J. Teeters

Carolyn J. Teeters

Mar 15, 2013

Carolyn Teeters, 72, of 1601 Kincaid Ave. died March 15, 2013 at Wilson Pines Nursing Care Facility. Services will be Sunday at 3pm at the estate of Ray and Belinda Oneal. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E. Nash Street Wilson, NC Condolences may be directed to edwardscares.com

Allie Jane Wiley Melvin

Allie Jane Wiley Melvin

Mar 12, 2013

Allie Jane Wiley Melvin, 81, of 706 Hooks Street Wilson, NC died March 12, 2013 at Wake Medical; Center Raleigh, NC. Arrangements are incomplete. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E. Nash Street Wilson, NC. Condolences may be directed to edwardscares.com

Johnie Howard Hardy

Johnie Howard Hardy

Mar 10, 2013

Johnie Howard Hardy, 72, of 1012 Granger Street Wilson, NC died Sunday at Hospice Home Raleigh, NC. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1pm at St. Paul Church of Christ 4009 Lake Wilson Rd. Wilson, NC with Bishop Chester Aycock officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be from 2-7pm on Friday at the funeral...

Paul Frederick Farmer, Jr.

Paul Frederick Farmer, Jr.

Feb 12, 2013

Paul Frederick Farmer Jr.,85, of 608 Briggs Street Wilson, NC died February 12, 2013. The funeral will be held Thursday, February 21,2013 at 10:00 am at St. Therese Catholic Church 700 W. Nash Street Wilson, NC with Father Gregory Lowchy officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held on Wednesday from 2-7pm with the family...

Erma H. Silver

Erma H. Silver

Jan 26, 2013

Erma H. Silver,86, of 514 Park Ave. Rocky Mount, NC died January 26, 2013 at her residence. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1:00 pm at North End Baptist Church 500 East Grand Ave. Rocky Mt., NC with Dr. Elbert Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Northeastern Cemetery, Rocky Mt. NC. Public viewing will be held Friday at the...

Robert Howard Powell Jr.

Robert Howard Powell Jr.

Jan 25, 2013

Robert Howard Powell Jr., 60, 9028 Stokes Rd. Middlesex, NC died January 25, 2013 at the VA Medical Center Durham, NC. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2pm at Mary Grove Baptist Church 6202 Wiggins Mill Rd. Lucama, NC with Rev. R.L. Wooten officiating. Interment will follow in Mary Grove Church cemetery. Public viewing will be held Friday...

Samuel Caswell Lathan, Jr.

Samuel Caswell Lathan, Jr.

Jan 25, 2013

Samuel Caswell Lathan, Jr. 60, of 1113 Lee Street N. Wilson, NC died January 25, 2013 at the VA Medical Center, Durham, NC. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 11:00am at The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith 513 E. Walnut Street Wilson, NC with Pastor Anthony Lamb officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven...

Santeefee Edmundson

Santeefee Edmundson

Jan 23, 2013

Santeefee Edmundson,58,2508 Ricks Ct. Wilson,NC died January 23, 2013 at his residence. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 1:00pm at Suggs Christian Temple Church 1602 Stantonsburg Rd.Wilson, NC with Dr. Nathanial Poole officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held on Tuesday at the funeral home from 2-7pm with the family receiving friends from...

Douglas Green

Douglas Green

Jan 18, 2013

Douglas Green,46,of 1802-C Snowden Dr. Wilson,NC died January 18, 2013 in Raleigh,NC. The funeral will be held Saturday at 12 noon at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop R.L. Gorham officiating. Interment will be private. Public viewing will be from 2 to 6pm on Friday at the funeral home. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805...

Edith Parker Artis

Edith Parker Artis

Jan 13, 2013

Edith Parker Artis, 85, of 1700 Lane Street Wilson, NC died January 13,2013 at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 11:00 am at L.N. Forbes OFW Baptist Tabernacle 1800 Lane Street with Rev. Anthony Worrells officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held from 3 to 5 pm on Friday...

Nina Bea Sutton Jones

Nina Bea Sutton Jones

Jan 10, 2013

Nina Bea Sutton Jones, 75, of 406 Reid Street,Wilson, NC died January 10, 2013 at her residence. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 2:30pm at L.N. Forbes OFW Baptist Tabernacle 1800 Lane Street Wilson, NC with Bishop Donnie Daniels, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held Friday from 2-7pm at the funeral...

Annie Edwards Moye

Annie Edwards Moye

Dec 23, 2012

Annie Edwards Moye, 100, of 5506 Ward Blvd. Wilson, NC died Sunday at Wilson Medical Center.Mrs. Moye was a former public school teacher for 42 years in the Greene County School system. She was a native of Greene County, where she lived as an adult for many years before relocating to Wilson, NC. The funeral will be held Friday at...

James Rickey Bagley

James Rickey Bagley

Dec 21, 2012

James Rickey Bagley,55, of 1312 Washington St. died Friday at his residence. The funeral will be held Sunday, December 29, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Wilson Chapel Free will Baptist Church 503 E. Barnes Street Wilson, NC with Bishop Robert Gorham and Rev. R. Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held Saturday form...

James Earl "Buddy" Isom

James Earl "Buddy" Isom

Dec 19, 2012

James Earl "Buddy" Isom, 68, of 5143-B London Church Rd., Elm City, NC died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at his residence.Mr. Isom was Chairman of the trustee Board of Johnson Chapel Baptist Church. He was a devoted family man and a great friend to many. Buddy as he was affectionately called was a fifteen tear employee of Edwards Funeral Home...

Sudie Mae Davis Farmer

Sudie Mae Davis Farmer

Dec 3, 2012

Sudie M. Farmer, 78, of 905 Faison St died Monday at Wilson Medical Center. Graveside service will be held Saturday at 1:00pm at Resthaven Cemetery 1800 Lane Street Ext. Wilson, NC. Public viewing will be held Friday, from 2:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home and Saturday from 9:00 am till 12Noon. The family visitation will be held Friday...

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