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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.
Mallin Chester Locus
Jan 31, 2022
Mr. Mallin Chester Locus, 75 of Lucama, NC, died at his residence on January 31, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, 805 Nash Street East in Wilson, NC with Rev. Robert Wooten officiating. Burial will follow in the Locus Family Cemetery, 5223 Radford Road in Lucama,...
Grace Gilmore Edwards
Jan 25, 2022
Mrs. Grace Gilmore Edwards, 97 of Fayetteville, NC, transitioned at Highland House Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Fayetteville on January 25, 2022. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 12 noon at Rockfish Memorial Park, 4017 Gillespie Street Fayetteville, NC with Reverend Kelvin Barnes officiating. Public viewing in Wilson will be held on...
Elizabeth Reid Barnes
Jan 19, 2022
Mrs. Elizabeth Reid Barnes, 85 of Wilson, NC, transitioned at her residence on January 19, 2022. The funeral service and burial will be private, due to the COVID OMICRON crisis. Professional and personal services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home. Public viewing is scheduled for Monday, January 24, 2022, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel,...
Beulah May Locus
Jan 13, 2022
Ms. Beulah May Locus, 83 of Lucama, NC, died at her residence on January13, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home, 805 Nash Street East in Wilson, NC with Rev. Robert Wooten officiating. Burial will follow in the Locus Family Cemetery, 5223 Radford Road, in Lucama, NC. Public...
Avant Patrick ["Ap'] Coleman
Jan 12, 2022
Mr. Avant Patrick ("AP") Coleman, 85 of Wilson, NC, transitioned at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, January 12, 2022. The funeral service and burial will be private, due to the COVID OMICRON crisis. Professional and personal services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home. Public viewing is scheduled for Monday, January 17, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Edwards...
Reverend Larry Pitt
Jan 7, 2022
Reverend Larry Pitt, Sr. 71 of Stantonsburg, NC, died at Person Memorial Hospital in Roxboro, NC on January 7, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Johnson Chapel Baptist Church, 317 Beauvue Road, Elm City, NC with Pastor Isham Spann officiating. Burial will be private. Public viewing will be on...
Stephanie E. Bullock
Dec 26, 2021
Ms. Stephanie E. Bullock, age 54 of Clemmons, NC, died Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 12:00 noon at Brown Chapel FWB Church, 1507 Hadley Street in Wilson, NC with Pastor Mary Jo Atkinson officiating. Burial will follow in the Rest Haven Cemetery, 1717...
Troy Reid
Dec 24, 2021
Mr. Troy Reid, 89 of Wilson, NC, died at his residence on Friday, December 24, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, 805 Nash Street East in Wilson, NC with Bishop Willie Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held...
Romaine Ellis Blackston
Dec 7, 2021
Mrs. Romaine E. Blackston, 96 of Wilson, died on December 7, 2021, at Wilson Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 1p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, 805 Nash Street East in Wilson, NC with Pastor Juan Blackston officiating. Burial will be private. Public viewing will be held on Thursday,...
Carolyn Barnes Young
Nov 18, 2021
Mrs. Carolyn Barnes Young, 70 of Stafford, Virginia and formerly of Wilson, died on November 18, 2021. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 27 at 12 noon at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tyrone Haney officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, 1717 Bishop LN Forbes Lane, Wilson, N.C. The family will assemble at 11:00...
Antonia Daniels
Nov 7, 2021
Ms. Antonia Daniels, 65 of Wilson, died on November 7, 2021, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Feel Free Ministries Church, 3543 US 301 N in Wilson, NC with Pastor Anthony Cox officiating. There will be a private burial. Public viewing will be held on Friday, November 19,...
John Daniel Farmer, Jr.
Oct 25, 2021
Mr. John Daniel Farmer, 42 of Wilson, died on October 25, 2021, at his residence. A Memorial Service is planned. Direct condolences to edwardscares.com. Professional and personal services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home, Inc. 805 Nash Street East in Wilson, NC.
Out of love and respect for the family, MASKS and SOCIAL DISTANCING...
Phillip Swain Adams
Oct 11, 2021
Obituary
Born and reared in Danville, VA on May 23, 1959, Phillip Swain Adams was the son of Herbert S. Adams and Clarice Tiny Grant Adams. He transitioned from this earthly life on October 11, 2021, from Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.
It was in this Pittsylvania community that Phillip...
Terry Theris Best
Sep 30, 2021
Mr. Terry Theris Best, 48 of Durham, NC and formerly of Wilson, died on September 30, 2021. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Rest Haven Cemetery, 1717 Bishop LN Forbes Lane, Wilson, NC with Reverend Debbie Hayes officiating. A public viewing will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Edwards...
Bettie Ruth Wells Edwards
Sep 4, 2021
Mrs. Bettie Ruth Wells Edwards, 83 of Wilson NC, died on September 4, 2021, at her residence. Service will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Rest Haven Cemetery, 1717 Bishop LN Forbes Lane, Wilson, NC with Pastor Annie Perry officiating. A public viewing will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021, at Edwards Funeral...
Joe Louis Powell
Jun 30, 2021
Mr. Joe Louis Powell, 85 of Wilson, NC, died on June 30, 2021 at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 9, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Brown's Chapel FWB Church, 1507 Hadley Street SE, Wilson, NC with Bishop W.T. Thomas officiating. Public viewing will be on Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 3...
Bettie L. Pender Edwards
Jun 28, 2021
Mrs. Bettie L. Pender Edwards, 74 of Lowell, MA and formerly of Wilson NC, died on Monday, June 28, 2021. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Rest Haven Cemetery, 1717 Bishop LN Forbes Lane, Wilson, NC with Minister Orlando Pender, Jr., officiating. The family will assemble at 10:45 at...
Cynthia Albrenda Lathan
Apr 22, 2021
Ms. Cynthia Albrenda Lathan, 70 of Wilson, NC, died on April 22, 2021 at Hillcrest Convalescent Center in Durham, NC. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 11 a.m. at St. John AME Zion Church, 119 Pender Street East, Wilson with Rev. Dr. Lamont Freeman Foster officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, 1717...
Helen Hines Ellis
Apr 19, 2021
Mrs. Helen Hines Ellis, age 82 of Wilson, NC, died Monday, April 19, 2021 at Wilson Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wilson NC. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Chester L. Aycock officiating. Burial will follow in the Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be on...
Frank Derrick Williams
Mar 28, 2021
Mr. Frank Derrick Williams, 52 of Wilson, NC died on March 28, 2021, at his residence. A private service is planned. Direct condolences to edwardscares.com. Professional and personal services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home, Inc. 805 Nash Street East in Wilson, NC.
Out of love and respect for the family and in accordance with CDC guidelines,...
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