obituaries

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.

Annie Cooke Dickens

Annie Cooke Dickens

Sep 22, 2010

Annie Cooke Dickens,89,of 5600 Ward Blvd.Wilson, NC was called to peace September 22, 2010 at her residence. The funeral will be held Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 11:00 am at Red Hill Baptist Church Whitakers, NC with Rev. Eddie Davis, Officiating.Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, Wilson, NC. Public viewing will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at...

Richard Micheal Little

Richard Micheal Little

Sep 21, 2010

Richard M. Little, 64, of Raleigh died Tuesday in Durham, NC. The Funeral will be held at the graveside Saturday at 11 am in William Chapel Cemetery 600 William Chapel Church Rd. Elm City with Rev. James C. Joyner and Dr. Tyrone P. Jones III, officiating. Public viewing will be Friday from 3 to 7 pm at Edwards Funeral Home....

Powell "Pete" Speight

Powell "Pete" Speight

Sep 12, 2010

Powell "Pete" Speight, 56, of 950 Appie Rd, Walstonburg, NC died September 12, 2010 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, NC. He is the son of the late John and Rebecca Speight of Walstonburg,NC. The funeral will be held Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 1 pm at L.N. Forbes OFW Baptist Tabernacle 1800 Lane Street Wilson, NC. Interment will...

Joyce Ann Matthews

Joyce Ann Matthews

Aug 22, 2010

Joyce Ann Matthews, 67, of Mitchellville, Md. and formerly of Wilson died Sunday, August 22, 2010. The Funeral will be held Saturday, August 28,2010 at 12 noon at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop R.L. Gorham Officiating.Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Survivors include Her husband, Randy Matthews of the home; daughter, Kimberly Joy Williams (Bishop Glenwood Williams) of...

Lillian Bernice Cofield Woodland

Lillian Bernice Cofield Woodland

Aug 20, 2010

Lillian Bernice Cofield Woodland,81, of 805 Marigold Street Rocky Mount, NC entered into eternal Life on Friday, August 20, 2010 at her residence. Home going services will be held Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 1pm at Red Hill Baptist Church, Whitakers, NC with Rev. Eddie Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Northeastern Cemetery, Rocky Mount,NC. Family and friends will recieve...

Ruby Delaney Collins

Ruby Delaney Collins

Aug 15, 2010

Ruby Delaney Collins, 74, of Wilson died peacefully on Monday at the Brian Center Nursing Home.The funeral will will be held Saturday August 21, 2010 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel at 6:30 pm with Dr. Tyrone P. Jones III officiating. Interment will be held Sunday, August 22, 2010 at 9:oo am at Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held...

Nancy M Locus

Nancy M Locus

Aug 5, 2010

Nancy M. Locus, 87, of Washington, DC and formerly of Wilson died Thursday.The Funeral will be held Wednesday at 3pm 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 held Wednesday from 11 am until the hour of the service....

Edward J. Williams

Edward J. Williams

Jul 28, 2010

Edward J. Williams, 66, of 911 Aycock Street, Wilson, NC died Wednesday at Wison Medical Center.The Funeral will be held Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 11 am at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Elbert Forbes, Officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held Friday from 2 to 7 pm at the funeral home. Family...

Mary Belle Sutton Thompson

Mary Belle Sutton Thompson

Jul 26, 2010

Mary Sutton Thompson, 92, died Monday at the Washington Home Hospice in Washington,DC. She was the daughter of John Sutton and Peniza Sutton of Wilson County, NC. The Funeral will be held Monday, August 2, 2010 at 11:00 am at Stewart Funeral Home 4001 Benning Rd. NE Washington, DC with the family receiving friends from 10:00 am till 11:00 am...

Sadie M Pender

Sadie M Pender

Jun 20, 2010

Sadie M. Pender, 77, a resident of Britthaven Of Wilson and formerly of 4516 Tyler Lane Wilson, NC died June 20, 2010. The funeral will be held Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 1 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 1423 Forest Hills Rd. Wilson, NC. Interment will be private. Public viewing will be held Friday from 12 to...

Lewis Speight Jr.

Lewis Speight Jr.

Jun 9, 2010

Lewis Speight Jr.,78, of 5744 Hwy 264-Alt. E died suddenly June 9, 2010 at his residence. The Funeral will be held Monday at 1pm at Pauls Chapel Baptist Church, Appie,NC.Interment will follow in St. Delight Cemetery, Walstonburg, NC. Public viewing will be held Sunday from 2 to 7 pm at Edwards Funeral Home. Professional and personal services are entrusted to...

Rosa Lee Knight Williams

Rosa Lee Knight Williams

Jun 8, 2010

Rosa Lee Williams,85, of 706 Edwards St. passed peacefully on Tuesday,June 8, 2010, at her residence. The funeral will be held Saturday,June 11, 2010 at 11 am at Wilson Chapel FWB Church 513 E. Barnes Street Wilson, NC with Bishop Ed T. Edwards Officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held on Friday from 2...

Christine M Lucas

Christine M Lucas

Jun 3, 2010

Christine M. Lucas, 59, of 1806 Sylvia Ct. SE died June 3, 2010 at Wilson Medical Center.The funeral will be held Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 2 pm at Contending For The Faith Ministries 1006 Academy St. Wilson, NC With Elder Dameion Royal officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. The family will recieve friends Friday, June 11, 2010...

Louise Artis Sauls

Louise Artis Sauls

May 28, 2010

Louise Sauls, 91, of 1707 Westwood Ave. died peacefully at her residence on May 28, 2010. The funeral will be held Monday, June 7, 2010 at 11 am at L.N. Forbes OFWB Tabernacle 1600 Lane St. Wilson, NC. with Elder Elbert Forbes officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be Sunday from 2 to 7 pm...

Leila Mae Jones

Leila Mae Jones

May 27, 2010

Leila Jones, 87, of Avante At Wilson nursing care facility died Thursday. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 12 noon at St. Rose Holiness Church, St. Rose Church Rd., Sims, NC with Pastor Otis Finch officiating. Interment will be Wednesday at 11:00 am at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, Md.The family will recieve friends at all times at 4602...

George Henry Little

George Henry Little

May 25, 2010

Geroge H. Little of Raleigh and formerly of Wilson died Tuesday in Raleigh. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 pm at LEA FUNERAL HOME 2500 Poole Rd. Raleigh. Interment will follow in Carolina Biblical Gardens, Raleigh.Public viewing will be Monday from 12noon to 9pm at Lea Funeral Home. Local arrangements are by EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E. Nash...

Louise Cooper

Louise Cooper

May 20, 2010

Louise Cooper, 75, of 2111 Fieldcrest Rd. died Thursday at her residence.The Funeral will be held Thursday at Jackson Chapel First Baptist Church 571 E. Nash St. Wilson, NC with Rev. Dr. Fred Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. She leaves to cherish fond memories, her husband, Willard C. Cooper, Sr. of the home; one daughter, Jacqueline...

Essie Mae Cotton Woodard

Essie Mae Cotton Woodard

May 9, 2010

Essie Mae Cotton Woodard,94, a residents of Guardian Care nursing Facility in Rocky Mount, NC and formerly of Sharpsburg, NC died Sunday in Nash General Hospital, Rocky Mount, NC. The funeral will be neld Saturday at 1 pm at Olive Chapel Baptist Church Hwy 301 S. Sharpsburg,NC. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, Wilson, NC Public viewing will be...

Rachel Harriet Barnes

Rachel Harriet Barnes

May 4, 2010

Rachel Barnes, 89, of 215 Martin Luther King Blvd. Pinetops died May 4, 2010 at her residence.The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 pm at Pines Chapel Baptist Church, Pinetops. Interment will follow in Carver Park Cemetery.Viewing Saturday from 2 to 7 pm at the funeral home. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E....

Constance Marie Wynn Bowden

Constance Marie Wynn Bowden

May 1, 2010

Constance Marie Wynn Bowden,86, of 508 Main Street Elm City, NC died May 1, 2010 at Wilson Medical Center.The funeral will be held Saturday 2pm at Wynns Chapel Church Ministeries, Elm City. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson, NC. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E. Nash Street, Wilson, NC

Subscribe

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. You may unsubscribe at any time.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.