Obituaries

Evangelist Shirley Jean Smith Arnold

Evangelist Shirley Jean Smith Arnold

Jan 31, 2014

Evangelist Shirley Jean Smith Arnold of 5217 Lake Wilson Rd, Elm City was called to her eternal rest on Friday, January 31, 2014. She was born on January 6, 1945 in Wilson, North Carolina. A celebration of her life and legacy will be held Friday at 12 pm at White Oak Pentecostal Holiness Church 5359 Highway 264 Alt. East Wilson,...

Rufua Robbins

Rufua Robbins

Jan 29, 2014

Rufus Robbins age 84 of 1817 Snowden Dr, Wilson passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at the Vidant Medical Center. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 12 pm at Carrons Funeral Home. The Rev. Steven Kent will officiate. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery Veterans Section. A viewing will be held Friday from 4 pm to 7...

Tyrone Ladell Artis

Tyrone Ladell Artis

Jan 27, 2014

Tyrone Ladell Artis age 42 of 405 Green St, Apt. E, Wilson passed away on Monday, January 27, 2014. Tyrone was the son of Annie Artis Rogers and the late Rudolph Finch. Memorial service will be held Wednesday at 6 pm at Carrons Funeral Home. Elder Victor Baines will officiate. The family will receive friends at the residence and will...

Jimmie "Jock" Coleman

Jimmie "Jock" Coleman

Jan 21, 2014

Jimmie Coleman age 60 of 5923 Lloyd Rd, Lucama, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday,January 21, 2014 at Wilson Medical Center. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 pm at Atkins Memorial Tabernacle 6740 Rock Ridge Sims Rd, Sims. The Rev. Otis Finch will officiate. Interment will follow in the Coleman Homeplace Cemetery, Wilson. A viewing will be held...

Laura Mae Williams

Laura Mae Williams

Jan 21, 2014

Funeral arrangements for Laura Mae Williams age 82 of 7008 Bruce Rd Sims, North Carolina who died on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at her residence are incomplete.

Johnnie Lee Jones

Johnnie Lee Jones

Jan 13, 2014

Johnnie Lee Jones age 67 of 8116 Rock Ridge School Rd, Sims passed away on Monday January 13, 2014. Service celebrating his life and legacy will be held Friday at 1 pm at Atkins Memorial Tabernacle 6740 Rock Ridge Sims Rd, Sims. Evangelist Geraldine Whitley will be the eulogist, and Dr. A. Gail Speight will preside. Interment will follow in...

David Lee Barnes, Jr.

David Lee Barnes, Jr.

Dec 28, 2013

David Lee Barnes, Jr. age 64 of 1000 Goldsboro St, Wilson, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Avante' Nursing Home of Wilson. David was the son of David Lee and Nannie Mae Knight Barnes. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 am at Simon Grove Holy Church 4334 NC Highway 42 East, Wilson, NC. Bishop...

Mae Rachel Williams Edwards

Mae Rachel Williams Edwards

Dec 26, 2013

Mae Rachel Williams Edwards, daughter of the late Ed and Annie Walker Williams was born February 20, 1927 in Wayne County, North Carolina. On Thursday, December 26, 2013 God called her home to her eternal rest. A celebration of her life and legacy will be held Friday at 1 pm at Contending for the Faith Church Ministries 1006 Academy St,...

William Jr. Roberson

William Jr. Roberson

Dec 24, 2013

William Roberson, Jr. age 65 of 402 Lane St, Wilson passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at his residence. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 1 pm at Carrons Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Earl Thompson will be the eulogist, and the Rev. Patricia Thompson will preside. Interment will follow in Lucas Family Cemetery, Wilson. A viewing will...

Valencia Jeanea Wall

Valencia Jeanea Wall

Dec 20, 2013

Memorial service for Valencia Jeanea Wall age 27 of 1615 Washington St, Wilson who passed on Friday, December 20, 2013 at Wilson Medical Center will be held Sunday at 3 pm at Greater Restoration Church Rosebud Church Rd, Elm City. The Rev. Cynthia Powell will officiate. Private interment will be held at a later date. The family is receiving friends...

Frederick Woodard

Frederick Woodard

Dec 7, 2013

Mr. Frederick Woodard age 84 of 1704-C Fountain Dr.,Wilson, NC passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Wilson Medical Center. Frederick was born in Wilson, NC to the late Jim and Lillie Barron Woodard. A veteran of the Korean War, he served his country faithfully in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952. A celebration of his life...

Betty Jean Cox Myers

Betty Jean Cox Myers

Dec 6, 2013

Ms. Betty Jean Cox Myers age 69 of 1406 Goldsboro St, Wilson, North Carolina passed on Friday, December 6, 2013. Betty was the daughter of Robert and Victoria Johnson Cox. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday at 1 pm at Contending for the Faith Church Ministries 1006 Academy St, Wilson. The Rev. Phillip Cox will be the...

Tiffany Amber King

Tiffany Amber King

Dec 2, 2013

Tiffany Amber King, daughter of Darryl and Ernestine Jeanette Lucas King was born in Wilson, North Carolina on October 3, 1992. She was called to her eternal rest on Monday, December 2, 2013. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 pm at St. Paul Church of Christ 4009 Lake Wilson Rd, Wilson. Minister Tracy Joyner will be the eulogist,...

Eddie Lee Artis

Eddie Lee Artis

Nov 30, 2013

Mr. Eddie Lee Artis age 75 of 2816 Daisy Lane, Wilson, North Caoolina passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. Mr. Artis was the son of the late Eddie H. and Estelle Batts Artis. He was born in Greene County, North Carolina. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 am at L.N....

Alberta Arlethea Smith

Alberta Arlethea Smith

Nov 29, 2013

Funeral service for Ms. Alberta Arlethea Smith age 70 of 3207 Holly Trail, Wilson, NC who passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013 at the Rex Hospital Raleigh, NC will be held Friday at 1 pm at Westmoreland Pentecostal Holiness Church 3207 Tilghman Rd, Wilson. Pastor Edwina Jackson will officiate. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Alberta was the daughter...

David Lee Winstead

David Lee Winstead

Nov 26, 2013

Graveside service for Mr. David Lee Winstead age 58 of 1607-A Snowden Dr, Wilson who passed on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the Wilson Medical Center will be held Monday at 11 am at Rest Haven Cemetery. A viewing will be held Sunday from 3 pm to 6 pm at Carrons Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the...

Hannah Rosa Lee "Red" Blackwell

Hannah Rosa Lee "Red" Blackwell

Nov 18, 2013

Hannah Rosa Lee Blackwell age 63 of 909 Wilson St SW, Wilson, North Carolina passed away on November 18, 2013 at the UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Rosa Lee was affectionately known to family and friends as "Red". Funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 pm at Simon Grove Holy Church 4334 NC Highway 42 East Wilson,...

Jimmie Lee Batts

Jimmie Lee Batts

Nov 11, 2013

Funeral service for Jimmie Lee Batts age 73 of 604 Harper St, Wilson passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Jimmie, the son of the late Eddie Lancaster and Mary Batts was born in Wilson County, NC. A service celebrating his life will be held Saturday at 1 pm at Carrons Funeral Home....

Phyllis Yvette Carter

Phyllis Yvette Carter

Nov 11, 2013

Phyllis Yvette Carter age 53 of 1104 First St, Apt. A, Wilson, NC passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013 at the Wilson Medical Center. Phyllis was the daughter of the late Willie and Margaret Bell Carter. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 1 pm at Contending for the Faith Church Ministries 1006 Academy St, Wilson, NC. Bishop Purcell...

Terry Tamon Jones

Terry Tamon Jones

Nov 11, 2013

Terry Tamon Jones age 33 of 3000 Stoneybrook Rd, Lot 34, Raleigh, NC passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 at Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. Terry was the son of Doris Jones Morgan and Harold M. Privette. Funeral service will be held Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 2 pm at Carrons Funeral Home. Bishop J.N. Perry, Jr. will officiate. Interment will...