James Columbus Taylor
Feb 19, 2018
Mr. James Columbus Taylor, age 81, of 2223 Imperial Avenue, Wilson was called from labor to reward on Monday, February 19, 2018. He was the son of the late Katie Gertrude Taylor. James joined the United States Army where he served our country faithfully for several years.A service of triumph will be held 3:30 pm Saturday, February 24, 2018 at...
Willie Frank Ballard
Feb 16, 2018
Mr. Willie Frank Ballard, age 62, of 332 Whiting Street, Apt. C14 Alexanderia, VA fomerly of Wilson was called to eternal rest on Friday, February 16, 2018. He was the son of Linell Ballard, Sr. and Leora Johnson. Funeral service will be held 1 pm Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Carrons Funeral Home, 325 East Nash St., Wilson. Dr. Connie Ballard...
Bernice Thompson Kent
Feb 3, 2018
Ms. Bernice Thompson Kent, age 75, of Wilson was called to eternal rest on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Bernice was married to the late Smiley Kent. She was the daughter of the late Ira Earl Thompson and Ora Lee Swinson Thompson.A celebration of her life will be held 2 pm Saturday at First Baptist Church, 6161 Lucama Road, Lucama. The...
Edberna Shersandra Jenkins
Jan 31, 2018
Ms. Edberna Shersandra Jenkins, age 33, of 507 Fleming Street, Wilson passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. She was the daughter of Edward Jenkins and the late Helen Marie Barnes Melvin.A homegoing celebration will be held 12 noon Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Carrons Funeral Home, 325 East Nash St., Wilson. The Rev. Kenneth McCarter will deliver the eulogy,...
Willie Frank Neal
Jan 27, 2018
Mr. Willie Frank Neal, age 75, of 1109 Corbett Ave., Wilson was called to eternal rest on Saturday, January 27, 2018. He was the son of the late Betty Fleming and Leander Neal. Frank was a disc jockey for WGTM and WLLY radio stations. Homegoing celebration will be held 1 pm Sunday, February 4, 2018 at William Chapel Church, 6154...
Herman Nelson Dew
Jan 23, 2018
Mr. Herman Nelson Dew, age 61, of 1800 East Trail Drive, Wilson was called to eternal rest on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Herman was the son of Carrie Lee Dew. A service celebrating his life and legacy will be held 12 noon Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Barnes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 1004 Railroad St, Wilson. Rev. Eric Barnes will...
Lossie Barnes Davis
Jan 17, 2018
Ms. Lossie Davis, age 82, of 508 Hemphill Street, Stantonsburg, NC entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 with her family by her side. A celebration of her life will be held 2pm Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Brown Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, 1507 Hadley Street, Wilson. Pastor Douglas Sutton will deliver the eulogy and Bishop Willie...
Willie Leroy Jones
Jan 17, 2018
Willie Leroy Jones, age 81, of 8600 Mike Shapiro Drive, Clinton, Maryland formerly of Wilson was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. A service celebrating his life and legacy will be held 12 noon Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Hamilton Burial Garden, Wilson. Pastor Mary Jo Atkinson will officiate.Loving memories are cherished by his daughters, Gwyndon Dawson...
Ruby Lee Burns Speights
Jan 6, 2018
Ruby Lee Burns Speights was born May 1, 1931 in Johnston County, NC to the late Suby Burns and Beatrice Bryant Burns. On Saturday, Jan. 6, Ruby was called to eternal rest. A service celebrating her life will be held 1 pm Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Evening Lights Holiness Church 208 South Pender St., Wilson. Dr. Sarah Eason will...
Maria Carmen Luna
Jan 2, 2018
Maria Carmen Luna, age 84, of 8711 Shaw Road, Kenly passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Maria was the daughter of Eugenio Escalante and Juana Correa. Funeral mass will be held 2 pm Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 211 Irwin Road, Newton Grove, NC. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.The family is...
Elder Roger Bailey, Jr.
Jan 1, 2018
Elder Roger Bailey, Jr., age 92, of 1001 Academy Street, Wilson passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018. Elder Bailey was the son of the late Roger Bailey and Bessie Wynn Bailey. At the age of seventeen, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served our country faithfully until he was injured. On August 11, 1944, Elder Bailey...
Hazel Lee Blackwell King
Dec 20, 2017
Hazel Lee Blackwell King, age 90, of 7366 Boykin Road, Sims was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. A celebration of her life and legacy will be held 1 pm Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Tabernacle Temple of Jesus Christ Church 1601 Lane Street, Ext., Wilson. Apostle Robert Phillips, Jr. will deliver the eulogy, and Apostle Ed...
Ardelia Dixon Sanders
Dec 18, 2017
Ardelia Dixon Sanders, age 82, of 3501 Senior Village Lane, Wilson passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017. Ardelia was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Fannie Dixon.A celebration of her life will be held 2 pm Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Carrons Funeral Home. Pastor Randy Dixon will officiate. Interment will follow in Hamilton Burial Garden.A viewing will...
Danny Ray "D.J." Jenkins
Dec 14, 2017
Danny Ray Jenkins, age 51, of 516 Winstead St., Wilson passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Danny was affectionately known to family and friends as "D.J." He was the son of the late Esther Mae E. L. Jenkins.Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 12 pm at Rountree Missionary Baptist Church, 2110 Martin Luther King, Jr....
Naomi Horton Hinnant
Dec 14, 2017
Minister Naomi Horton Hinnant, age 90, of Wilson, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Sidney Horton and Cora Johnson Horton.Funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 1 pm at St. Delight Church 7435 NC Highway 58, Kenly, NC. Bishop Allan Smith will deliver the eulogy, and Supt....
John Henry "Man" Hill, Jr.
Dec 7, 2017
John Henry Hill, Jr., age 58, of 1007 Wilson St., Wilson was called to eternal rest on Thursday, December 7, 2017. John, affectionately known as "Man" by family and friends, was the son of the late John Henry Hill, Sr. and Mandy Lee Johnson Hill.Funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 16 at 1 pm at Carrons Funeral Home 325...
Gerald Curtis Williams
Nov 29, 2017
Gerald Curtis Williams, age 48, of 113 North Main Street, Apt. 5G, Sharpsburg, NC was called to eternal rest on Thursday, November 29, 2016. He was the son of Linda Atkinson Pitt and the late William Earl McNeil.Funeral service will be held 12 noon Monday, December 4, 2017 at Word Tabernacle, Rocky Mount, NC. Pastor James Gailliard will deliver the...
Marie Pate Best
Nov 26, 2017
Marie Pate Best, age 79, of 2810 Lancaster Rd., Wilson was called to eternal rest on Sunday, November 26, 2017. She was the daughter of Joe Pate and Mary Kent. A celebration of her life will be held 1:30 pm Sunday, December 3, 2017 at L.N. Forbes OFWB Tabernacle 1800 Lane St., Ext., Wilson. Rev. James Kent will be the eulogist. ...
Arlene Ward Woodard
Nov 19, 2017
Arlene Ward Woodard, age 81, of 5030 White Oak Loop Rd., Wilson was called to eternal rest on Sunday, November 19, 2017. Arlene was the daughter of William Frank Ward and Dora Barnes Ward. A celebration of her life and legacy will be held 2 pm Sunday, November 26, 2017 at L. N. Forbes OFWB Tabernacle 1800 Lane St., Ext. Wilson. ...
Joaquin Martinez Rivera, Jr.
Nov 18, 2017
Joaquin Martinez "Jack" Rivera, Jr. , age 65, of 104 South Pender St., Elm City, NC passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Jack was the son of Joaquin Rivera, Sr. and Cecelia Jenkins Rivera. Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 25 at 1 pm at Cherry Chapel Baptist Church 102 US Highway 301 South, Elm City. Minister Amelia...