Obituaries

L.J. Brown

L.J. Brown

Jan 25, 2016

L.J. Brown age 71 of 7771 Highway NC 264 Alt, Bailey passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 2 PM at Mt Pleasant UME Church Pinewood, SC. A viewing will be held Monday, February 1, 2016 from 3 PM to 9 PM at Carrons Funeral Home, 325 East Nash Street,...

Johnnie Junior Kirk

Johnnie Junior Kirk

Jan 24, 2016

Johnnie Junior Kirk, 59, of 6301 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, formerly of Wilson, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. A celebration of his life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Rose Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, 605 S. Douglas St., Wilson. Bishop Malcolm S. Johnson will deliver the eulogy, and Bishop Willie Thomas will preside. Interment will...

George Edward Clay, Jr.

George Edward Clay, Jr.

Jan 17, 2016

George Edward Clay Jr., 62, of 906 Faison St., Wilson, died Jan. 17, 2016. Due to current weather conditions, the funeral will be held Sunday, 1 p.m., at St. Paul Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, 4133 Frank Price Church Road, Black Creek. Arrangements are by Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St. Condolences may be sent to www.carronsfuneralhome.com.

Mary Hoskins

Mary Hoskins

Jan 12, 2016

Mary Hoskins, 68, of 711 Suggs St., Wilson, died Tuesday. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Sunday at Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St., Wilson. Arrangements are by Carrons Funeral Home and condolences may be sent to www.carronsfuneralhome.com.

Lavarr Andre Lucas

Lavarr Andre Lucas

Jan 10, 2016

Lavarr Andre “Dre” Lucas, 33, of 2201 Candlewood Drive, Apt. B., Wilson, died Jan. 10, 2016. The funeral will be held Sunday, 2 p.m., at Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St. Condolences may be sent to www.carronsfuneralhome.com.

George Albert Blaine

George Albert Blaine

Jan 10, 2016

George Albert Blaine, 81, of 803 Aycock St., Wilson, passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St., Wilson. Elder Bryant McNeil will officiate. Interment will be at Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, Virginia. A viewing will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Carrons Funeral...

Robert Lee Perry

Robert Lee Perry

Jan 10, 2016

Robert Lee Perry, 72, of 2607 Stedman Drive, Wilson, died Jan. 10, 2016. The funeral will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Atkins Memorial Tabernacle, 6740 Rock Ridge Sims Road, Sims. Arrangements are by Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St. Condolences may be sent to www.carronsfuneralhome.com.

Linda Alston Whitted

Linda Alston Whitted

Jan 7, 2016

Linda Alston Whitted, 38, of 706 Hooks St., Wilson passed away on Thursday, Jan. 7. The funeral will be held Sunday, 2 p.m., at Abundant Life Church Ministries, 2965 Forest Hills Road, Wilson. Apostle A. Gail Speight will officiate. Interment will follow at Hamilton Burial Garden, Lane Street East, Wilson. A viewing will be held from 3 p.m. to 6...

Yvonne Newsome King

Yvonne Newsome King

Jan 3, 2016

Yvonne Newsome King, 78, of 1638 Tommy’s Road, was called to eternal rest on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016. A celebration of her life and work will be held at noon Saturday at Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly, 214 W. Hooks River Road, Goldsboro. The Rev. Robert D. Hood will officiate. Interment will follow in Wayne Memorial Park, Goldsboro, NC. Loving and lasting...

Evangelist Marie Hilliard Parker

Evangelist Marie Hilliard Parker

Dec 29, 2015

Evangelist Marie Hilliard Parker of Wilson transitioned from labor to reward on Dec. 29, 2015. For many years she was employed at Pinkey’s Washerette and was known by some as the “Washerette Lady.” For more than 72 years, Marie remained a faithful member of Simon Grove Holy Church in Wilson. She leaves to cherish her loving memory two sons, Father...

Harvey Whitley

Harvey Whitley

Dec 27, 2015

Harvey Whitley, 61, of 11399 Claude Lewis Road, died Dec. 27, 2015. The funeral will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., at Atkins Memorial Tabernacle, 6730 Rock Ridge Sims Road, Sims. Arrangements are by Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St., Wilson. Condolences may be sent to www.carronsfuneralhome.com.

Margaret Ester Parker Dawson

Margaret Ester Parker Dawson

Dec 21, 2015

Margaret Ester Parker-Dawson, 82, passed away suddenly on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St., Wilson. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, Wilson. Margaret was born in Wilson County on Sept. 20, 1933, and raised in Elm City. She was the ninth child of the late...

Bettie Joyce Ellis Orse

Bettie Joyce Ellis Orse

Dec 15, 2015

Bettie Joyce Ellis Orse, 65, of 436 Jefferson St., Wilson, died Dec. 15, 2015. The funeral will be held Sunday, 2 p.m., at Wilson Chapel FWB Church, 513 E. Barnes St. Arrangements are by Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St. Condolences may be sent to www.carronsfuneralhome.com.

Rosa Lee King Peterkin

Rosa Lee King Peterkin

Dec 13, 2015

Rosa Lee King Peterkin, 79, of 902 Poplar St., Wilson, died Dec. 13, 2015. The funeral will be held Sunday, 2 p.m., at L.N. Forbes OFWB Tabernacle, 1800 Lane St. Ext. Arrangements are by Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St. Condolences may be sent to www.carronsfuneralhome.com.

McAdoo Wayne Clay

McAdoo Wayne Clay

Dec 11, 2015

McAdoo Wayne Clay, 48, of 6001 West Baker Road, Wilson, passed away on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St., Wilson. Minister Teresa Clay will officiate. Interment will follow in Becky Pate Cemetery, Lucama. A viewing will be held from 2 -6 p.m. Wednesday at Carrons Funeral...

Lucille Meeks Atkinson

Lucille Meeks Atkinson

Dec 7, 2015

Lucille Meeks Atkinson, 82, of 400 S. Railroad St., died Dec. 7, 2015. The funeral will be held Sunday, 11 a.m., at Wynn’s Chapel Church, 108 Armstrong St., Elm City. Arrangements are by Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St., Wilson. Condolences may be sent to www.carronsfuneralhome.com.

Fannie B. Horne

Fannie B. Horne

Dec 6, 2015

Fannie B. Horne, 88, of 1608 Freeman St., Wilson, was called to eternal rest on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. A celebration of her life and work will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 1423 Forest Hills Road, Wilson. Brother Alphonso Johnson will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Loving and lasting memories...

Elijah Coleman

Elijah Coleman

Dec 4, 2015

Elijah Coleman, 72, of 1710 Centre St., Wilson, passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2015. A service of triumph will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St., Wilson. The Rev. Keith Davis will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 2 -6 p.m. Friday at Carrons Funeral Home....

Thurman Ray McClain

Thurman Ray McClain

Dec 3, 2015

Thurman Ray McClain "Bo Dilly," 62, of 212 Gold St., Wilson, died Dec. 3, 2015. The funeral will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at Simon Grove Holy Church, 4334 N.C. 42 E., Wilson. Arrangements are by Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St. Condolences may be sent to www.carronsfuneralhome.com.

Johnny Van Ellis

Johnny Van Ellis

Nov 24, 2015

Johnny Van Ellis, 90, of 1731 Hillcrest Drive, Wilson, was called home to eternal rest on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2015. A celebration of his life and work will be held noon Saturday at St. John Apostolic Holiness Church, 5449 Central Road, Black Creek. Overseer John Hart will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, Veterans Section. Loving memories are...