Obituaries

John Henry "Man" Hill, Jr.

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

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

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

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.

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...

Rosa   Reynolds

Rosa Reynolds

Nov 16, 2017

Rosa Reynolds, age 94, a resident of Avante' Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Wilson was called to eternal rest on Thursday, November 16, 2017.Funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday, December 2, 2017 in the Chapel of Carrons Funeral Home, 325 East Nash Street, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Hamilton Burial Garden.A viewing will be held Friday, December 1,...

Louise Diggs Simms

Louise Diggs Simms

Nov 10, 2017

Ms. Louise Diggs Simms, age 82, of 6127 Blalock Road, Lucama, North Carolina transitioned into her eternal rest on Friday, November 10, 2017.  She was the daughter of the late Rommie and Bessie Reid Diggs.A celebration of her life and legacy will be held 12 noon Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Contending for the Faith Church Ministries, 1006 Academy Street,...

Rebecca   Harris

Rebecca Harris

Nov 7, 2017

Rebecca Harris, age 66, of 407 Rountree Street, Apt. A, Wilson, North Carolina entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.  Rebecca was the daughter of Jake Harris and Johnnie Mae Harris.Funeral service will be held 2 pm Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Carrons Funeral Home.  Evangelist Geraldine Whitley will officiate.  Interment will follow in Hamilton Burial Garden.A viewing...

Miriam Gwinette Ricks

Miriam Gwinette Ricks

Nov 6, 2017

Ms. Miriam Gwinett Ricks, age 90, of 1730 Parkwood Blvd., Wilson, North Carolina transitioned from her labor to reward on Monday, November 6, 2017.  She was the daughter of the late Wylie Ricks and Carrie Ricks Parks. A celebration of her life and legacy will be held 11 am Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Damascus Road Church Ministries, 1015 Reid...

James Earl Staton

James Earl Staton

Nov 5, 2017

James Earl Staton, age 40, of 4530 NC Highway 117, Wilson, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017.  He was the son of James Earl Kearney and Flossie Staton.Funeral services will be held 2 pm Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Summerville Chapel Church Ministries, 801 East Vance Street, Wilson, North Carolina.  Pastor Walter Hardy will deliver the eulogy. ...

Gladys Mitchell Eatmon

Gladys Mitchell Eatmon

Oct 29, 2017

Gladys Mitchell Eatmon, age 95, of 303 Dewey St, Wilson was called to eternal rest on Sunday, October 29, 2017.  She was the daughter of the late Lawrence Mitchell and Louise Dew Mitchell.  A celebration of her life and legacy will be held Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 1 pm at Faith Temple United Holy Church 402 Minchew St., Wilson, NC. ...

Anna Elizabeth Lassiter Farmer

Anna Elizabeth Lassiter Farmer

Oct 23, 2017

Anna Elizabeth Lassiter Farmer, age 75, of 615 Best Street, Wilson passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017.A memorial service will be held 7 pm Friday, October 27, 2017 at Carrons Funeral Home.  The family is receiving friends at 615 Best Street, Wilson, NC.Professional services have been entrusted to Carrons Funeral Home, 325 East Nash Street, Wilson, NC.  Condolences may...

Ernest J. Williams

Ernest J. Williams

Oct 19, 2017

Ernest J. Williams, age 79, of 1601 Snowden Dr., Apt. B Wilson, NC passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017.  He was the son of the late Charlie and Georgianna Williams.Funeral service will be held 2 pm Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Carrons Funeral Home.  Pastor Annie Pearl Melvin will officiate.  Interment will follow in St. Delight Cemetery, Walstonburg, NC. ...

Robert James Baymon

Robert James Baymon

Oct 18, 2017

Robert James Baymon, age 60, of 516 Eason St., Goldsboro, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017.  Robert was the son of James George Baymon and Veola Purnell Baymon.  Funeral service will be held 2 pm Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Carrons Funeral Home.  Pastor George Ward will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in Hamilton Burial Garden.  A public...

Martinez   Coates

Martinez Coates

Oct 16, 2017

Martinez Coates, age 53, of  900 W. Thomas Street, Rocky Mount, NC passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017.  Funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Carrons Funeral Home.  Reverend Anthony Wade will deliver the eulogy.  Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.  A viewing will be held from 4 pm to 7 pm Friday,...

Patricia Ann Harris

Patricia Ann Harris

Oct 11, 2017

Patricia Ann Harris "Pat", of 3912 Trace Drive, Wilson, North Carolina transitioned from her earthly journey to her heavenly reward on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.  She was the daugther of Ms. Annie B. Harris and the late Benjamin Harris.Pat was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Harris.She leaves to cherish her loving memories to her mother, Ms. Annie B....

Helen Marie Barnes Melvin

Helen Marie Barnes Melvin

Oct 8, 2017

Helen Marie Barnes Melvin, age 60, of 1708 Vineyard Dr., Apt. 4, Wilson passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017.  She was born in Wilson County, NC to Ruby Lee Council Barnes and the late John Lewis Barnes.   Left to remember Helen with love are her daughters, Edbrena Shesandra Jenkins and Toeda Marie Jenkins both of Wilson, NC; her mother,...

Joyce J. Diggins

Joyce J. Diggins

Oct 6, 2017

Ms. Joyce J. Diggins, age 73 of 1113 Woodrow St., Wilson passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017.  Joyce was born in Wilson, North Carolina to the late Roosevelt Diggins and Lossie Taylor Diggins.  Funeral service will be held 2 pm Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Carrons Funeral Home.   The Rev. Dr. Dorothy Brunson will officiate.Precious are cherished by her sons,...

Bobby  Earl Roberts

Bobby Earl Roberts

Sep 29, 2017

Mr. Bobby Earl Roberts, age 69, of 7221 Bridgersville Road, Macclesfield, North Carolina entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 29, 2017.Funeral services will be held 1 pm Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Piney Groves FWB Church, 309 North Vick Street, Wilson, North Carolina.  Bishop Robert Smith will deliver the eulogy and Bishop Donnie Daniels will preside.  Interment will follow...

Lillian Mae Alston Weaver

Lillian Mae Alston Weaver

Sep 27, 2017

Lillian Mae Alston Weaver, age 80, of 207 Hill Street, Wilson, North Carolina entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 27, 2017.  A celebration of her life and legacy will be held 1 pm Monday, October 2, 2017 at Bethel A.M.E Zion Church, 210 Broad Avenue, Stantonsburg, North Carolina.  Reverend Dr. Lester Fisher will deliver the eulogy.  Interment will follow in...