Obituaries

Lawrence Williams, Jr.

Lawrence Williams, Jr.

May 15, 2016

Lawrence Williams Jr., 68, of 1214 McAllister Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Wilson, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Rest Haven Cemetery, Wilson. A viewing will be Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at Rest Haven Cemetery. Condolences may be directed to www.carronsfuneralhome.com.

Willie "Pero" Fate Crumel

Willie "Pero" Fate Crumel

May 15, 2016

Willie Fate Crumel "Pero", age 66, of 11620 NC Highway 231 South, Bailey, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 2 PM at Atkins Memorial Tabernacle, 6740 Rock Ridge Sims Road, Sims, NC. Interment will follow in Middlesex Memorial Garden. A viewing will be held...

Master London Tye'miere LeBron Speight

Master London Tye'miere LeBron Speight

May 14, 2016

Master London Tye'miere LeBron Speight, age 5, of 1102 Churchill Street, Wilson, North Carolina, was called home to eternal rest on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Homegoing service will be held on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 2 PM at Contending for the Faith Church Ministries, 1006 Academy Street, Wilson. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. A viewing will be...

Nazeer Williams

Nazeer Williams

May 14, 2016

Nazeer Williams, 30, of 1106 Nora St., Wilson, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St., Wilson. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. A viewing will be held Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St., Wilson. Condolences...

Marion Avent

Marion Avent

May 2, 2016

Marion Beatrice Bell Avent, 88, of 3000 Jason Drive, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016. Homegoing service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Westside Church, 2464 Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount. Interment will follow in the Gardens of Gethsamane, Rocky Mount. A viewing will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St., Wilson....

Leon Rogers

Leon Rogers

Apr 26, 2016

Leon Rogers, 67, formerly of Wilson, was called to eternal rest Tuesday, April 26, 2016. A celebration of his life and work will be held at noon Saturday at St. Paul Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Frank Price Church Road, Wilson. Elder Donald Loftin will deliver the eulogy, and Elder David Sutton will preside. Interment will follow in Rest...

Cassie Ruffin Yelverton

Cassie Ruffin Yelverton

Apr 22, 2016

Cassie Ruffin Yelverton, 86, of Wilson, died Friday, April 22, 2016. Funeral will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Carrons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 9 a.m., at Carrons Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Carrons Funeral Home. Condolences may be directed to www.carronsfuneralhome.com

Beulah Gray Robinson

Beulah Gray Robinson

Apr 22, 2016

Beulah Gray Robinson, 73, of 408 Lane St., Wilson, was called to her eternal rest on Friday, April 22, 2016. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St., Wilson. Prophetess Kemberly Lucas will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in the Lucas Family Cemetery, Wilson. She was born Nov. 4, 1943, in...

Elnora Skinner Cunningham

Elnora Skinner Cunningham

Apr 20, 2016

Elnora Skinner Cunningham, 90, of Wilson, died Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Arrangements are by Carrons Funeral Home, 325 East Nash Street, Wilson. Condolences may be directed to www.carronsfuneralhome.com

Janice Baker Crabtree

Janice Baker Crabtree

Apr 14, 2016

Janice Baker Crabtree, 62, of 5502 St. Rose Church Road, Sims, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016. A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Highland Independent Church, 2006 Patterson Way, Wilson. Loving memories are cherished by her husband, Donald Crabtree of Stantonsburg; her son, Andrew Neal Crabtree and wife Misty of Sims; three...

Eddie Lee Cooper, Sr.

Eddie Lee Cooper, Sr.

Apr 9, 2016

Eddie Lee Cooper Sr., died Saturday, April 9, 2016. Arrangements are by Carrons Funeral Home. Condolences may be directed to www.carronsfuneralhome.com

Preston Sherrod, Sr.

Preston Sherrod, Sr.

Apr 2, 2016

Preston Sherrod, Sr., 68, of Kinston, formerly of Wilson, died Saturday, April 2, 2016. Arrangements are by Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St., Wilson. Condolences may be directed to www.carronsfuneralhome.com.

Gloris Ann Finch

Gloris Ann Finch

Mar 28, 2016

Gloris Ann Finch, 70, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Walstonburg, NC, died Monday, March 28, 2016. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Holy Temple Church, Walstonburg. Visitation will be held Friday, 3 p.m., at Carrons Funeral Home, Wilson. Arrangements are by Carrons Funeral Home. Condolences may be directed to www.carronsfuneralhome.com

Joseph Blount Anderson

Joseph Blount Anderson

Mar 18, 2016

Joseph Blount Anderson, 60, of Wilson, died Friday, March 18, 2016. A Celebration of his life and work will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Carrons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hamilton Burial Garden. Arrangements are by Carrons Funeral Home. Condolences may be directed to www.carronsfuneralhome.com

Mae Frances Green Hall

Mae Frances Green Hall

Mar 16, 2016

Mae Frances Green Hall, 73, of Wilson, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016. A celebration of her life and legacy will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at L.N. Forbes Original Free Will Baptist Tabernacle, 1800 Lane Street Extension, Wilson. Reverend Richard Mercer will officiate. Interment will follow in the St. Delight Cemetery, Walstonburg, NC. A viewing will be held from 3...

Ruby Dunston Jones

Ruby Dunston Jones

Mar 6, 2016

Ruby Dunston Jones, 99, of 8165 Bailey Road, transitioned to heaven on Sunday, March 6, 2016, while at Wilson Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She is survived by five daughters, Mattie Jones, Cora Jones Hocutt, Alprator Jones Briggs, Ruby Jones Deans and Wanda Jo Jones; six sons, Leonard Harry Jones, Dossie “OJ” Jones, Dwight Rubin Jones, Moses Lee Jones, Dewel...

Joe Leece Pegues

Joe Leece Pegues

Feb 24, 2016

Joe Leece Pegues, 67, of 2420 Winding Creek Drive, Wilson, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. A Celebration of his life and work will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Temple of Jesus Christ, 1601 Lane Street East, Wilson. Bishop Henry Joyner will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery Veterans Section. Visitation will be held Friday from 3...

Pearlie M. Neal

Pearlie M. Neal

Feb 12, 2016

Pearlie Mae Neal, 85, of Wilson, passed away Feb. 12, 2016. A celebration of her life and work will be held 11 a.m. Friday at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash St. NE., Wilson. Father Gregory Lowchy will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. She was born April 28, 1930, the daughter of the late William and Fannie...

Larry Donnell Rhice

Larry Donnell Rhice

Feb 7, 2016

Larry Donnell Rhice, 60, of 1106 Fifth S., Wilson, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Sunday at L.N. Forbes Original Free Will Baptist Tabernacle, 1800 Lane St. Ext., Wilson. Pastor Annie Pearl Melvin will deliver the eulogy, and Minister Gay Hill will preside. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Precious memories...

Carrie Dudley Love

Carrie Dudley Love

Feb 5, 2016

Carrie Jean Dudley Love, 80, of 721 Nashville Road, Rocky Mount, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. Funeral will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Carrons Funeral Home, Wilson. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, Wilson. Visitation will be held Friday, 3 p.m., at Carrons Funeral Home, Wilson. Arrangements by Carrons Funeral Home.