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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.
Billy Ray Taylor
Aug 1, 2012
Billy Ray Taylor, 46, of Wilson, NC died suddenly on Wednesday at his residence. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1:00 pm at St. Rose Church of Christ 605 S. Douglas Street Wilson, NC Interment will follow in St. Delight Cemetery, Walstonburg NC Public viewing will be from 2-8 pm on Friday at the funeral Home. Family and friends...
Richard Norris Lucas Jr.
Jul 18, 2012
Richard Norris Lucas, Jr. 56 of 3206 Brentwood Dr. N. Wilson, NC died July 18, 2012 at the VA medical Center, Durham, NC. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at Browns Chapel FWB Church 1507 Hadley St. Wilson, NC at 2:00pm with Elder Greg Foushee officiating. Interment will be private. Public viewing will be Tuesday, from 2-7 pm at...
Ruffin D. Woodard
Jul 16, 2012
Ruffin D. Woodard, 71, of 8023 Holdens Cross Rd. Fountain, NC died July 16, 2012. The funeral will be held Friday, July 27, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Bethelehem Primitive Baptist Association Church 3033 Bynum Rd. Pinetops, NC with Elder James Smith, officiating.Visitation with the family will follow the service at the church. Interment will be private. Public viewing...
David Alan Clements
Jul 4, 2012
David Allen Clements, 46, of 11607 Cedar Lake Dr. Middlesex, NC died July 4,2012 at Durham Regional Hospital. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 2:00pm at Faith Conorstone Apostolic Pentacostal Church 2574 Reges Store Rd. Nashville, NC. The family will meet and greet friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall of the Church. David...
Aaron Curtis Purdie
Jul 3, 2012
Aaron Curtis Purdie 64, of Toledo, Ohio and formerly of Wilson died suddenly on July 3, 2012. The funeral was held Friday at 11:00 am at Greater New Psalmist Church 3251 Glendale Ave. Toledo, Ohio. Interment followed in Toledo, Ohio. A special memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 3:00pm at the C.H. Darden Alumni Center...
Eddie Lee Barnes
Jul 3, 2012
Eddie Lee Barnes, 57, of 1011 Tarboro Street Wilson, NC died July 3, 2012 at his residence. The funeral will be held Friday at 1:00 pm at EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL. Interment will be4 private. Public viewing will be from 2-7pm on Thursday at the funeral home. Family and friends will assemble on Friday at 12 noon at 207 Kenmore...
Margaret Hines And Howard Hines Atkins
Jun 30, 2012
Margaret Hines, born June 28, 1914 and passed November 23, 1999 and her son Howard Hines Atkins, born December 19, 1936 and passed February 9, 2012 were both intered on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Rest Haven Cemetery with Dr. Micheal S. Bell, officiating. Local arrangements are by EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E. Nash Street Wilson, NC....
Annie Williams Hendrix
Jun 24, 2012
Annie Williams Hendrix 92, 815 S. 18th Street Newark, NJ. died Sunday in Newark. The funeral will be held Saturday at 10:00 am at Christian Cove Baptist Church 830 Lions Street Irvington, NJ Wake will be Friday from 6-9 pm at the church. Survivors include a devoted newphew Mr. Jimmie Williams of Nashville, NC. Local arrangements are by EDWARDS FUNERAL...
Robert Walter Best
Jun 22, 2012
Robert Walter Best, 32, of 3534 Margurite Ln. B-1, Wilson, NC died June 22, 2012 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 12:00 noon at Atkins Memorial Tabernacle 6740 Rock Ridge Sims Rd. Sims, NC. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, 1800 Lane Street Wilson, NC. Public viewing will be from 2-7 pm...
Mary E. Joyner Stapleton
Jun 11, 2012
Mary Ella Joyner Stapleton,90, of 4211 Champion Dr. Durham, NC and formerly of Wilson, NC died June 11, 2012 in Durham.The funeral will be held Saturday at 3:00pm at William Chapel Baptist Church 6154 William Chapel Church Rd. Elm City, NC with Rev. Jimmy Parker and Rev. Stacey Evans, officiating. Interment will follow in William Chapel Cemetery Elm City, NC....
Mary Magdalene Knight Lathan
May 19, 2012
Mary M. Lathan,82,of 500 Crestview Ave. Wilson, NC died May 19, 2012 at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Friday,May 25, 2012 at 11:00 am at St. John A.M.E. Zion Church 119 N. Pender Street Wilson,NC with Dr. Micheal S. Bell, Officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be on Thursday, from 2 -...
Lacy A. Ward Sr.
May 17, 2012
Lacy A. Ward, Sr. 88 of 5000 White Oak Loop Wilson, NC died May 17,2012 at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 11am at Perry's Temple OFWB Church 5000 Tartts Mills Road Wilson, NC Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be Monday from 2-8pm at Edwards Funeral Home with...
Ozzie L "Miss Dolly" Winstead
May 9, 2012
Ozzie L. "Miss Dolly" Winstead,83,a resident of the Brian Center died May 9, 2012. The funeral will be held Monday, May 14, 2012 at 1:00pm at Mt. Zion Progressive Primitive Baptist Church 810 Blackcreek Rd. Wilson, NC. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held Sunday from 4-8pm at the funeral home. The family will receive...
Doretha White Evans Parker
Apr 8, 2012
Doretha White Evans Parker, 100, a resident of Wilson Pines Nursing Center and formerly of 4968 Lake Wilson Rd. Elm City, NC died Sunday at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1:00 pm at William Chapel Baptist Church 6154 William Chapel Church Rd. Elm City, NC with Rev. Jimmy Parker, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in...
Deidrea L Perry
Mar 24, 2012
Deidrea L. Perry, 43, of Chicago, Ill. died March 24, 2012 in Chicago. The funeral will be held Saturday, March 31,at 4:00pm at the Presbyterian Church in Teaneck, New Jersey. Final rites and interment will be Monday, April 2, 2012 at 2:00 pm for family and friends in North Carolina in Rest Haven Cemetery, Wilson, NC with Dr. Tyrone P....
Lacy Atkinson
Mar 20, 2012
Lacy Atkinson, (USMC Sgt. Ret.) 86, of 2700 Barrington Rd. Wilson, NC died Tuesday at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11 am at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tyrone P. Jones III, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery with Military honors. Public viewing will be held Friday from 2-8 pm with the...
William Ernest Graham
Mar 14, 2012
William Earnest Graham,66, of Catonsville, Md died Wednesday at Genesis Healthcare Center. The funeral will be held on Sunday at 3 pm at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. J.M. Wooten and Elder Reginald Dickens, officiating. Interment will be private. Public viewing will be held on Saturday from 2 to 7 pm. Family and friends will assemble on Sunday at...
John Henry Little
Feb 20, 2012
John Henry Little, 61, of 3233 Corbett Ave. Elm City, NC died February 20, 2012 at his residence. The funeral will be held Saturday (March 3, 2012) at 1:00 pm at L.N. Forbes OFWB Tabernacle 1800 Lane Street Wilson, NC with Bishop James Lucas officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery with full military honors.Public viewing will be held...
Vincent C. Mccoy
Feb 14, 2012
Vincent C. McCoy,56, of 1317 Parkside Dr. Wilson, NC died Tuesday at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2:30 pm at L.N. Forbes OFWB Tabernacle 1800 Lane Street Wilson, NC with Bishop Willie Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.Public viewing will be held Friday from 2-5 pm at the funeral home. The body...
Mattie L Darden Battle
Feb 4, 2012
Mattie L.Darden Battle,90, of 303 S 12th St. Pinetops, NC died February 5, 2012 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital, Tarboro, NC. The Funeral will be held Saturday at 1 pm at Crisp Chapel FWB Church Macclesfield, NC with interment to follow in Crestlawn Cemetery, Farmville, NC. Public viewing will be held Friday from 2-7 pm at the funeral home. The body...
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