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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.

Alice M. Elliott

Alice M. Elliott

May 3, 2011

Alice M. Elliott,85, of Greene County died May 3, 2011 at Greendale Forrest Nursing Home, Snow Hill, NC. The funeral will be held Friday at 11:00 am at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Freddie I. Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held Thursday from 2-7 pm. Family and friends will assemble on...

Carl Cecil King

Carl Cecil King

Apr 16, 2011

Carl Cecil King, 60, of Wilson, NC died April 16, 2011 at UNC Hospital Chapel Hill, NC. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1pm at Light of the World Baptist Church 414 N. Pender Street Wilson, NC with Pastor Sellers Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery 1800 Lane Street Wilson, NC. Public viewing will be held...

Eller Louise Craddock

Eller Louise Craddock

Mar 30, 2011

Eller Louise Craddock,89, of 5000 Avaition Pl. Wilson, NC died March 30, 2011 at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 am at St. Marks Episcopal Church 106 Reid St. Wilson, NC. Interment will follow in Middlesex Memorial Gardens, Middlesex, NC. Public viewing will be held Tuesday from 2-6 pm at Edwards Funeral Home with the...

Mary A. Parker

Mary A. Parker

Mar 19, 2011

Mary A. Parker, 64, of Tarboro Nursing Care Center, Tarboro, NC died March 19,2011. The funeral will be held Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Cherry Chapel Baptist Church 102 US HWY 301 S Elm City, NC with Rev. Bronche Hart officiating. Interment will be private. Public viewing will be held Friday from 2-6 pm at Edwards Funeral...

Milton Lee Batts

Milton Lee Batts

Mar 19, 2011

Milton Lee Batts, 56, of 5611 Ward Blvd. Wilson, NC died March 19, 2011 at Wilson Medical Center. The memorial service will be held Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 3:00 pm at Greater Century Baptist Church Black Creek Rd. Wilson, NC with Dr. Tyrone P. Jones III officiating. Interment will be Private in The Kingsberry family cemetery in Castalia, NC...

Anthony Mcintosh

Anthony Mcintosh

Mar 18, 2011

Anthony McIntosh, 53, of 1605 Carolina Street Wilson, NC died March 18, 2011 at his residence.The funeral will be held Friday, March 25 ,2011 at 1:00pm at Faith Temple Church 402 Minchew St. Wilson, NC Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.Public viewing will be held Thursday from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at Edwards Funeral Home with the family receiving...

Thelma W Hopkins

Thelma W Hopkins

Mar 18, 2011

Thelma Hopkins,75, of 2625 Wilco Blvd. Wilson, NC died March 18, 2011. The funeral will, be held Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Rountree Baptist Church 2110 Martin Luther King, jr. Blvd. Wilson, NC. Interment will follow in Rest Haven cemetery. Public viewing will be held Tuesday from 2pm to 6:30pm at Edwards Funeral Home with the family...

Roy Lee Thoms

Roy Lee Thoms

Mar 3, 2011

Mr. Roy Lee Thoms Jr. was born on July 31st, 1953 to Roy Thoms Sr. and Mattie Thoms in Washington, DC. Roy received his formal education through the Washington, DC Public School System, where he excelled in his studies. He graduated from Cardozo High School in 1971. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 1:00pm at St....

Issac Johnson Jr

Issac Johnson Jr

Feb 23, 2011

Issac Johnson, Jr.,71, of 704 Academy Street Wilson, NC died February 23, 2011 at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1pm at Suggs Christian Church 1602 Stantonsburg Rd. Wilson, NC with Dr. Nathanial Poole officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held Friday fron 2:oopm to 5:30pm at Edwards Funeral Home...

Hannah Barnes

Hannah Barnes

Feb 12, 2011

Hannah Barnes, 93, of 116 Ivey Street Portsmouth, VA died Saturday at her residence. The funeral will be held Friday at 1:00 pm at Wilson Chapel FWB Church 519 E. Barnes Street Wilson, NC with Bishop R.L. Gorham officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held Thursday from 2 to 7 pm at Edwards Funeral...

Doris Barnes Horne

Doris Barnes Horne

Feb 9, 2011

Doris Barnes Horne,71, of 1913 Frances Drive Pinetops, NC died February 9, 2011 at her residence. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2pm at Pines Chapel Baptist Church Pinetops, NC. Interment will follow in Carver Park Cemetery Pinetops, NC. Public viewing will be held Saturday from 2 -7 pm at Edwards Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at...

Marion M Kelly

Marion M Kelly

Feb 8, 2011

Marion Kelly,90, of 304 East Taylor Street Elm City, NC died peacefully at her residence on Tuesday. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11 am at Johnson Chapel Baptist Church 517 Beauvue Rd. Elm City, NC Interment will follow in William Chapel Cemetery, Elm City, NC. Public viewing will be held on Friday fron 2 -8 pm at Edwards...

Thelma M. Belk

Thelma M. Belk

Feb 6, 2011

Thelma M. Belk, 91, of 5332 Nobles Mill Pond Rd Rocky Mount, NC died Sunday at Heritage Hospital In Tarboro. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 2:30 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 224 S. Glendale Ave. Rocky Mt, NC. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E. Nash Street Wilson,...

Maggie Newsome

Maggie Newsome

Feb 4, 2011

Maggie Newsome, 90, of 1804 Forrest Hill Rd. died February 4, 2011 at Avante At Wilson. The funeral will be held Monday, February 7, 2011 at 11 am at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow. Public viewing will be held Sunday from 2 to 6 pm at the funeral home.Family and friends will assemble at 1901 Fieldcrest Rd. Wilson,...

Bettie Lou Lancaster Evans

Bettie Lou Lancaster Evans

Feb 3, 2011

Bettie Lou Lancaster Evans,49,of 1301 Leggett Rd. Apt 33 Rocky Mount, NC died Thursday at Nash General Hospital. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 pm at MT. Vernon Baptist Church 904 S. Alston Street Nashville, NC. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery Nashville, NC. Public viewing will be held Monday from 2-7 pm at Edwards Funeral Home. Family...

Mary Lee Wells

Mary Lee Wells

Feb 2, 2011

Mary Wells,80, of 609 E. Wilson Street Elm City, NC died Wednesday at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2pm at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tyrone P. Jones III officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held Friday from 2-7 pm at the funeral home. Family and friends will...

Leotis Reid

Leotis Reid

Jan 22, 2011

Leotis Reid,84,of 2117 Silver Leaf Rd. Wilson, NC died January 22, 2011 at Wilmed Nursing Care Center. The funeral will be held Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 2pm at St. Rose Church Church of Christ 605 Douglas Street Wilson, NC with Dr. Malcolm Johnson, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery Wilson, NC. Public viewing will be held Friday...

Gladys Simon Haskins

Gladys Simon Haskins

Jan 13, 2011

Gladys S. Haskins, 100, of 1603 Kincaid Ave E-4 Wilson, NC died Thursday at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 12 noon at Wilson Chapel FWB Church 513 E. Barnes St. Wilson, NC with Bishop Robert Gorham officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held Monday from 2-7 pm at Edwards...

Sarah Lee Dixon Peppers

Sarah Lee Dixon Peppers

Jan 13, 2011

Sarah Peppers of 1711 Meadowbrook Drive Wilson, NC died Thursday at her residence. Graveside services will be held Sunday at 2 pm at Rest Haven Cemetery with Rev. Alonzo Bragg officiating. Public viewing will be held Saturday from 2 to 7 pm at Edwards Funeral Home with the family meeting and greeting friends from 5 to 7 pm. Family and...

Leonard J. Moore

Leonard J. Moore

Jan 7, 2011

Leonard J. Moore, 94, of 1008 Washington Street Wilson, NC died Friday at his residence. The funeral will be held Thursday at 11 am at St. John AME Zion Church 119 N. Pender Street Wilson, NC with Dr. Micheal S. Bell officiating. Interment will follow in RestHaven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held Wednesday from 2 to 7 pm at...

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