Obituaries

Evangelist Cleo Ward Suggs

Evangelist Cleo Ward Suggs

Mar 10, 2019

Evangelist Cleo Ward Suggs, age 86, of Baltimore, MD formerly of Greene County, NC transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 10, 2019.  A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 1 pm at Leventon Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, 7542 NC Highway 58, Stantonsburg, North Carolina.  The Rev. George Ward will officiate.  Interment...

Leonard Alonzo Simmons, Jr.

Leonard Alonzo Simmons, Jr.

Mar 9, 2019

Mr. Leonard Alonzo Simmons, Jr., age 48, of 803 East Green Street, Wilson was called to eternal rest on Saturday, March 9, 2019.  A service of remembrance will be held Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 2 pm at Peace Church, 2838 Tilghman Road, Wilson.  Pastor Brian Tippett will officiate.  

Loving memories are cherished by his wife, Cynthia Simmons fo the...

Wesley Zeno Thompson, Sr.

Wesley Zeno Thompson, Sr.

Mar 8, 2019

Mr. Wesley Zeno Thompson, Sr., age 69, of 7904 Gardners School Road, Saratoga was called to eternal rest on Friday, March 8, 2019.  Funeral service celebrating his life and legacy will be held Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 1 pm at Branch Memorial Church, 517 Hadley Street, Wilson.  The Rev. Herman Lucas will officiate.  Interment will follow in Rest Haven...

Vivian Sade Daniels

Vivian Sade Daniels

Mar 7, 2019

Ms. Vivian Sade Daniels, age 26, of 308 Red Hill Road, Fremont was called to eternal rest on Thursday, March 7. Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 16 at 2 pm at Bread of Life Church 910 Granger St., Wilson.  Pastor Victor Baines will officiate.  Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.

A viewing will be held Friday from...

McKinley   Burgess, Jr.

McKinley Burgess, Jr.

Mar 4, 2019

Mr. McKinley "June" Burgess, Jr., age 68, of 709 Hooks Street, Wilson passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 3 pm at Carrons Funeral Home 325 East Nash St., Wilson.  Bishop Billy Lee Woodard will officiate.  Interment will follow in Hamilton Burial Garden.

Left to cherish loving memories are his daughter, Wendy Barnes...

John Alton Rowley

John Alton Rowley

Mar 3, 2019

Mr. John Alton "Dick" Rowley, age 94, of 301 Branch Street, Elm City was called to eternal rest on Sunday, March 3, 2019.  He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served our country faithfully.  A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 1 pm at First Missionary Baptist Church, Elm City. ...

Joseph Ideal Ricks, Jr.

Joseph Ideal Ricks, Jr.

Feb 24, 2019

Mr. Joseph Ideal Ricks, Jr., age 52, of 2512 Crystal Drive, Wilson was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, February 24, 2019.  A homegoing celebration will be held Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 2 pm at St. Paul Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ,  4009 Lake Wilson Road, Wilson.  Bishop Chester Aycock will officiate.  Interment will follow in Sandy...

Ester   Kerr

Ester Kerr

Feb 23, 2019

Mrs. Ester "Judy" Kerr, age 52, of 907 Crawford Street, Wilson was called to eternal rest on Saturday, February 23, 2019.  Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 1 pm at Carrons Funeral Home, 325 East Nash St., Wilson. Pastor Kendrick Edwards will officiate. Interment will follow in Hamilton Burial Garden.

Judy is survived by her husband,...

Bernice Hayes Best

Bernice Hayes Best

Feb 21, 2019

Ms. Bernice Hayes Best, age 70, of 1816-C Butterfield Lane, Wilson was called to eternal rest on Thursday, February 21, 2019.  Funeral service will be held Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 2 pm at Rountree Missionary Baptist Church, 2110 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway. The Rev. Steven Kent will officiate.  Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. 

She is survived...

Jose Ivan Gomez-Acevedo

Jose Ivan Gomez-Acevedo

Feb 12, 2019

Mr. Jose Ivan Gomez-Acevedo, age 39, of 113 Cedar Ridge Rd., Elm City was called to eternal rest on Tuesday, Feb. 12.  Funeral service will be held Sunday at 1 pm at Carrons Funeral Home 325 East Nash St., Wilson.  Interment will be in Mexico at a later date.

Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 pm to 5 pm...

Joseph Ideal Ricks, Sr.

Joseph Ideal Ricks, Sr.

Feb 12, 2019

Deacon Joseph Ideal Ricks, Sr., age 84, of 2007 Worth Drive, Wilson was called from labor to reward on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. A celebration of his life and work will be held Sunday at 2 pm at L.N. Forbes Original Free Will Baptist Tabernacle, 1800 Lane St. Ext., Wilson.  Rev. Brandon E. Lucas will officiate.  Interment will follow in...

Yvette Sheree Charrington

Yvette Sheree Charrington

Feb 12, 2019

Ms. Yvette Sheree Richardson Charrington, age 63, of 800 Belmont Avenue, Wilson passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2019.  Funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 pm at Tabernacle Temple of Jesus Christ 1600 Lane St Ext., Wilson.  Elder Ida Hamilton will officiate.  Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.

A viewing will be held Saturday from 4 pm...

Jessie Gray Speight

Jessie Gray Speight

Feb 12, 2019

Ms. Jessie Gray Speight, age 83, of 1833 East Trail Drive, Wilson was called to eternal rest on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.  Homegoing service will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 1 pm at Kairos Church Ministries, 1003 Lodge Street, Wilson.  Elder Elbert Forbes will officiate.  Interment will follow in Hamilton Burial Garden.

A viewing will be held Friday...

John Henry Boykin

John Henry Boykin

Feb 6, 2019

Mr. John Henry Boykin, age 66, of 210 West Hines Street, Wilson was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.  Funeral service will be held Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 2 pm at Carrons Funeral Home ,325 East Nash St., Wilson.  Apostle Christopher Howell will officiate.  Interment will follow in Hamilton Burial Garden.

A viewing will be held...

Bobby J. Neil

Bobby J. Neil

Feb 3, 2019

Mr. Bobby J. Neil, age 77, of Wilson transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, February 3, 2019. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. 

Please keep the Neil Family in prayer. Condolences may be directed to carronsfuneralhome.com or faxed to 252.237.0120.  They may also be emailed to carronsfuneralhome@gmail.com.

Professional and caring service has been entrusted to Carrons Funeral Home, "The Willing Friend".

Esther Barnes Renfrow

Esther Barnes Renfrow

Feb 3, 2019

Ms. Esther Barnes Renfrow, age 96, of 4700 Cedell Pl. Temple Hills, MD formerly of Goldsboro, NC was called from labor to reward on Sunday, February 3, 2019. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 11 am at Rocky Branch United Church of Christ, 5968 NC Highway 581 North, Kenly.  Interment will follow in...

Betty Doris Finch Thomas

Betty Doris Finch Thomas

Feb 2, 2019

Mother Betty Finch Thomas, age 67, of 1906 Hillman Drive, Wilson was called from labor to reward on Saturday, February 2, 2019.  A celebration of her life and work will be held Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 2 pm at L.N. Forbes Original Free Will Baptist Tabernacle, 1800 Lane Street East, Wilson.  Bishop Robert L. Gorham will officiate.  Interment will...

Elizabeth Dean Farmer Parker

Elizabeth Dean Farmer Parker

Feb 1, 2019

Ms. Elizabeth Dean Farmer Parker, age 74, of 113 Rum Barrel Road, Rocky Mount, NC was called to eternal rest on Friday, February 1, 2019. Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 2 pm at St. Mark Deliverance Church, 1204 NC Highway 111 South, Pinetops, NC.  Elder Paul Everette will officiate.  Interment will follow in Hamilton Burial...

Anthony Levi Willoughby

Anthony Levi Willoughby

Jan 30, 2019

Mr. Anthony Levi Willoughby, age 39, of 2501 Albany Lane SW, Wilson departed this earthly life on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.  Affectionately known as Tony by family and friends, he was a 1997 graduate of Beddingfield High School, Wilson.  An avid sports fan, he devotedly cheered on the North Carolina Tarheels and the Chicago Bulls. 

Homegoing celebration will be held...

Jack Junior Brown

Jack Junior Brown

Jan 23, 2019

Mr. Jack Junior Brown, age 58, of 304 Whitley Street, Stantonsburg was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.  Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 1 pm at St. Luke Free Will Baptist Church, 311 Church Street, Stantonsburg.  The Rev. Kenneth McCarter will officiate.  Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.

A viewing will...