Obituaries

Joseph Lee Newsome, Sr.

Joseph Lee Newsome, Sr.

May 12, 2015

Joseph Lee Newsome, Sr. age 102 of 1614 Queen St, Wilson, North Carolina was called home to his eternal rest on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at his residence. Joseph was the son of the late Joseph Lee Newsome and Jeanette Best Newsome. He was a faithful member of St. Paul Church of Christ Frank Price Church Rd, Wilson where he...

Marquita Sherelle Weaver

Marquita Sherelle Weaver

May 1, 2015

Marquita Sherelle Weaver age 31 of 1403 Westpoint Dr, Apt. 12 Greenville, North Carolina passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015 at her residence. Marquita was the daughter of Rita Weaver Winfield and Trijotte "Rob" Davis and the stepdaughter of Avis C. Davis. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 12 noon at Contending for the Faith Church Ministries 1009...

Moses Ellis

Moses Ellis

Apr 14, 2015

Moses Ellis, age 83 of 1046 Quebec Place NW, Washington, DC formerly of Wilson, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He was the son of the late Benjamin Ellis and Lizzie Simms Ellis. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday at 2 pm at St. Paul Church of...

Omar Samaad Jones Muhammad

Omar Samaad Jones Muhammad

Apr 8, 2015

Omar Samaad Jones Muhammad age 46 of 3509 Appleberry Ct, Wilson, NC was called to his eternal rest on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Funeral service will be held Saturday 11:00 am at Carrons Funeral Home. Pastor Ronald Jones will officiate. A viewing will be held Saturday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Carrons Funeral Home. The family will receive...

Terance Hawkins

Terance Hawkins

Apr 6, 2015

Terance Hawkins age 58 of 2910-A Buckingham Rd, Wilson, NC passed on Monday, April 6, 2015 at his residence. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Carrons Funeral Home. Brother Floyd Norris will officiate. The family will receive friends at 4626 Dewfield Dr, Wilson and will assemble there one hour prior to service...

Joseph Coppage

Joseph Coppage

Mar 31, 2015

Joseph Coppage age 76 of 535 Newell Rd, Snow Hill, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center. Joseph was the son of Kenneth and Juanita Coppage. He was a faithful member and deacon of Artis Grove Church in Walstonburg for many years. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 am at Artis Grove...

Gene Autry Yelverton

Gene Autry Yelverton

Mar 24, 2015

Gene Autry Yelverton age 71 of Durham, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the Duke Medical Center in Durham, NC. Gene was the son of the late, Walter and Beatrice Yelverton. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 1 pm at Salvation Army Church 909 North Liberty St., Durham. Captain Anthony Juliana will...

Douglas Wright Parks

Douglas Wright Parks

Mar 23, 2015

Douglas Wright Parks age 90 of 4710 Ward Blvd, Wilson, North Carolina was called to his eternal rest on Monday, March 23, 2015. Douglas was the son of the late John Parks and Emmaline Bobbit Parks. He was employed with the Wilson Police Department as a police officer from which he retired. A celebration of his life and legacy will...

William Earl "Mel" Kearney

William Earl "Mel" Kearney

Mar 17, 2015

William Earl Kearney age 56 of 211 Kenan St, Apt. 211, Wilson, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. William was the son of the late Joe and Marie Kearney. He was affectionately known to family and friends as "Mel". A celebration of his life will be held Sunday at 2 pm at Carrons Funeral Home 325 East...

Brenda Mix Moore

Brenda Mix Moore

Mar 5, 2015

Brenda Mix Moore age 57 of 1904 Oak St, Greensboro, North Carolina was called to her eternal rest on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro. Brenda was the daughter of the late George Mix and Lucille Staton Mix. Homegoing service will be held saturday at 1 pm at Simon Grove Holy Church 4334 NC...

Otis Lee "Pep" Barnes

Otis Lee "Pep" Barnes

Mar 4, 2015

Otis Lee Barnes age 74 of 1200 Queen St, Wilson passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Otis was affectionately known to family and friends as "Pep". He was the son of the late Leroy Barnes and Annie Horne Barnes. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Sunday at 3 pm at Carrons Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard...

Ernestine Harris Howell

Ernestine Harris Howell

Feb 24, 2015

Ernestine Harris Howell age 83 of 4208 Kent Rd, Wilson was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Wilson Medical Center. Ernestine was the daughter of the late Edgar Bass and Daisy Washington. Shewas a faithful member of Branch Memorial Holiness Church where she served as a mother. A celebration of her life...

Clara Phillips Williams

Clara Phillips Williams

Feb 22, 2015

Clara Phillips Williams age 97 of 211 Kenan St, Apt. 307, Wilson passed away on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 at her residence. A celebration of her life and legacy will be held Friday at 1 pm at Carrons Funeral Home. The Rev. Steven Kent will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. A viewing will be held Thursday from...

Emmanuel Frederick

Emmanuel Frederick

Feb 22, 2015

On Sunday, February 22, 2015, God in His infinite wisdom called Emmanuel Frederick home to his eternal rest. Emmanuel resided at 719 Tarboro St, Apt B, Wilson. He was born on May 22, 1942 in St. Matthews, South Carolina to the late John Frederick and Mary Zeigler Frederick. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 12 noon at Bread of...

Denzel Jayvon Jenkins

Denzel Jayvon Jenkins

Feb 18, 2015

One of God's little angels, Denzel Jayvon Jenkins age 15 months of 1919 Sandy Creek Dr, Wilson, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Denzel was the son of Sonnie Denise Jenkins and the grandson of Gloria Jenkins. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 pm at Carrons Funeral Home. Bishop Chester...

Patty Ann Sanders Melton

Patty Ann Sanders Melton

Feb 16, 2015

Patty Ann Sanders Melton was called home to her eternal rest on Monday, February 16, 2015 at the Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 1 pm at Barnes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 1004 Railroad St, Wilson. The Rev. Steven Kent will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. A viewing will...

Harold Lee Batts

Harold Lee Batts

Feb 13, 2015

Harold Lee Batts age 70 of 608 New St, Wilson, NC passed on Friday, February 13, 2015 at the Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Harold was the son of William Henry Batts and Bertha Lee Yelverton Batts. Homegoing service will be held Thursday at 12 noon at St. Mark Church of Christ 893 Lanetown Rd, Faro, North Carolina....

William Henry Hall, Jr.

William Henry Hall, Jr.

Feb 12, 2015

William Henry Hall, Jr. age 68 of 2822 Fieldstream Dr, Wilson, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Wilson Medical Center. William was the son of William Henry Hall, Sr. and Rachel Melton Hall. He was a faithful member of Barnes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. A celebration of his life and...

Cecil Jones

Cecil Jones

Feb 6, 2015

Cecil Jones age 89 of 400 Snelling Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina departed his earthly life on Friday, February 6, 2015. Cecil was the son of the late William Plummer Jones and Mattie Jones. A celebration of his life and legacy will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at Carrons Funeral Home 325 East Nash St, Wilson, NC. Elder Donna Simms...

Minister Veronica Ann King McRae

Minister Veronica Ann King McRae

Feb 2, 2015

Minister Veronica Ann King McRae age 35 of 3418 Peartree Ct NE, Wilson, North Carolina departed this earthly life on Monday, February 2, 2015 at Wilson Medical Center. Minister McRae was the daughter of John Henry King and Dorothy McGill King. She was the Co-Pastor of God's Word of Healing & Deliverance Center in Saratoga, NC where her husband, Pastor...