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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
William Edward Hagans
Nov 20, 2015
William Edward Hagans, 73, of 507 W. Nash St., Apt. A., Wilson, was called to his eternal rest on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. A celebration of his life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at New Macedonia Holy Church, 4005 Lattice Road, Wilson. Pastor Dr. Mable Holden Finch will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, Veterans Section. A...
Bishop Thomas Lucas
Nov 6, 2015
Bishop Thomas Lucas, 59, of 2105 Sandy Creek Drive, Wilson, was called to his eternal rest in the Lord at his residence on Friday, November 6, 2015. A service of triumph will be held Friday, November 13, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the L.N. Forbes Original Free Will Baptist Tabernacle, 1800 Lane Street, Wilson, NC. Interment will follow in the...
Hubert Conrad McCowan
Nov 5, 2015
Hubert Conrad McCowan, 79, of Wilson, died Nov. 5, 2015. The funeral will be held Tuesday, 2 p.m., in the Chapel of Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St. Condolences may be sent to www.carronsfuneralhome.com.
Charles "Bro" Douglas King
Nov 3, 2015
Charles Douglas “Bro” King, 61, of 810 E. Green St., Wilson, died Nov. 3, 2015. The funeral will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m., in the Carrons Funeral Home Chapel, 325 E. Nash St. Condolences may be sent to www.carronsfuneralhome.com.
Alesia Bonita Ward
Nov 1, 2015
Alesia Bonita Ward, 49, of 9801 Virginia Centerway Place, Apt. T-01, formerly of Wilson, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Contending for the Faith Church Ministries, 1006 Academy St., Wilson. Elder Damieon Royal will officiate. Loving memories are cherished by her daughters, Keshania W. King (Anthony) and KeKe Cox, all...
Winfred "Fred" McMillan
Oct 30, 2015
Winfred “Fred” McMillan, 59, of 613 Pender St., Wilson, died October 30, 2015. The funeral will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Willing Workers Holiness Church, 6567 Willing Workers Church Road, Lucama, North Carolina. Arrangements are by Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St. Condolences may be sent to www.carronsfuneralhome.com.
Elsie Bennett Macklin
Oct 30, 2015
Elsie Bennett Roberts Macklin, 89, of 1704 Queen St. Ext., Wilson, died Friday, October 30, 2015. The funeral will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Piney Grove Church, 309 Vick Street, Wilson, North Carolina. Arrangements are by Carrons Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash Street and condolences may be sent to www.carronsfuneralhome.com.
Edna G. Jefferson
Oct 13, 2015
Edna Gray Rouse Jefferson, 83, was called to her eternal rest on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015. A celebration of her life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2615 Tilghman Road, Wilson. Bishop Gibson will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 4 -8...
Lillie Bea Mitchell
Oct 13, 2015
Lillie Bea Mitchell, 86, of 1745 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. Apt. #111, Wilson, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015. A service of triumph will be held 1 p.m. Sunday at L.N. Forbes Original Free Will Baptist Tabernacle, 1800 Lane St. Ext., Wilson. The Rev. J.O. Williams, the Rev. Tony Sutton and James Mitchell will deliver the eulogy. Interment...

