Thomas Yelverton
Thomas-Yelverton at Evergreen Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations serves families of all faiths in Wilson, North Carolina. We are conveniently located on Nash Street—the community's main thoroughfare. We are Wilson's only funeral home and cemetery combination, which means all arrangements can be planned from one location. The caring staff of Thomas-Yelverton at Evergreen is always on hand to offer assistance and answer any questions you may have. At Thomas-Yelverton at Evergreen Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations, we believe that every life is unique, and every funeral should be too. We celebrate life. For those who wish to plan their arrangements in advance, Thomas-Yelverton at Evergreen offers The Simplicity Plan® prearrangement program, an easy way to handle an important family responsibility. THOMAS-YELVERTON FUNERAL HOME Our professional staff members welcome you to the warm and friendly atmosphere of Thomas-Yelverton's funeral home. We're here to listen and provide options to meet your needs. Whether you prefer cremation with a small family gathering, or would like a large traditional funeral, you can trust us to assist you in planning and honoring your final wishes. Established in 1920, the Thomas-Yelverton funeral home is a beautiful facility with two large visitation rooms and a lovely chapel that comfortably seats 225 guests. The funeral home is located adjacent to Evergreen Memorial Park, which not only means added convenience and simplicity when planning final arrangements, but lower costs as well. EVERGREEN MEMORIAL PARK The beautiful Evergreen Memorial Park was founded in 1951 and features the only community mausoleum complex in the area. A wide range of burial options is available from traditional ground burial to private family mausoleums. A variety of columbariums and several other options for those who choose cremation are available as well. Guests to Evergreen Memorial Park are comforted by the cemetery's striking chime tower. The spacious cemetery encompasses more than 30 acres and well-manicured landscaping. The memorial park is enhanced by many individual gardens and unique features that can be found throughout the area. Evergreen is a perpetual care cemetery, which means the lawns will be maintained and protected for generations.
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Norma Jean Thornsburry
December 14, 1969 - January 20, 2018
Norma Jean Thornsburry, 48, of Macclesfield, NC, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2018, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.The family will receive friends 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Friday, prior to the service, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home...
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Alkie Crawford Sasser
May 25, 1935 - January 15, 2018
Wilson - Alkie Crawford Sasser, 82, died Tuesday, January 16, 2017 at The Brian Center in Wilson. Crawford was born May 25, 1935 in Wayne County to the late Alkie Gideon and Emma Louise Gardner Sasser. He worked as a lawnmower mechanic for many years. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Ann Sasser; son, Kenneth Ray Sasser; brothers, James William Sasser and Roy Dillon...
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Mary Elizabeth Mathews
February 5, 1928 - January 14, 2018
Elizabeth K. Mathews, 89, died Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Rex Healthcare.Elizabeth was born February 5, 1928 in Asheville, NC, to the late Herbert Duane and Gussie Corpening Kinard. She enjoyed reading and taking care of her dogs. In addition to her parents Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Mathews; sisters Margie Holbert and Barbara Revis and her special dogs Bernhardt and...
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William Henry Pennell
March 29, 1929 - January 11, 2018
William Henry PennellMarch 29, 1929 – January 11, 2018 William Henry Pennell, 88, of Wilson, died Thursday. A graveside service will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at the Mausoleum Courtyard in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.Surviving are his wife, Bertha Tripp Pennell; one son, Tony Pennell (Dianne) of West Jefferson; one granddaughter, Ashley Creech (Scott) of...
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Jeannette Pearl Waters
October 26, 1952 - January 6, 2018
Jeannette Pearl WatersOctober 26, 1952 – January 6, 2018 Jeannette Pearl Waters, 65, of Kinston, formerly of Wilson, passed away Saturday. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson, NC.The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. – 10...
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Darline Nelrose Vaughan
May 31, 1930 - January 6, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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Earl Patrick Killebrew
September 21, 1950 - January 5, 2018
Earl Patrick Killebrew, Jr.September 21, 1950 – January 5, 2018 Earl Patrick Killebrew, Jr., 67, of Morehead City, died Friday, January 5, 2018. A memorial service will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2018, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC. The Rev. Cliff Harwood will officiate.The family will receive friends Friday, from 1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m....
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Barbara Rebecca Atabay
November 29, 1945 - January 1, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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Gregory Earlin Cummings
June 1, 1962 - December 29, 2017
Gregory Earlin CummingsJune 1, 1962 – December 29, 2017 Gregory Earlin Cummings, 55, of Wilson, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 29, 2017. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, Wilson, NC.The family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m....
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Dolores Dale Bass
February 10, 1950 - December 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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Marjorie Maude Campbell
December 7, 1925 - December 24, 2017
MARJORIE MAUDE “DING” CAMPBELL Wilson -- Marjorie Maude “Ding” Campbell, age 92, died Sunday 12/24/17 at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her three children, Heather Scott, of York, South Carolina; Christopher Campbell of Tallahassee, Florida and Cleo Robbins of Chadds Ford, Penn; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Born 12/7/1925 in Port of...
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Lea Alice Holland
July 22, 1927 - December 24, 2017
Lea Alice HollandJuly 22, 1927 – December 24, 2017 Lea Alice Holland, 90, of Wilson passed away Sunday. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, with Rev. Benny Wayne Poythress and Rev. Dr. Doug Murray officiating. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.The family will receive friends 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Thursday...
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Daisy Gertrude Godwin
August 29, 1930 - December 19, 2017
Gertrude Weaver GodwinAugust 29, 1930 – December 19, 2017 Gertrude Weaver Godwin, 87, of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, Wilson, NC, with the Rev. Wray Wheeless officiating. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson.The family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m....
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Zelma Williamson
August 26, 1923 - December 16, 2017
Zelma Weatherington Pelt WilliamsonAugust 26, 1923 – December 16, 2017 Zelma Weatherington Pelt Williamson, 94, of Wilson died Saturday. A graveside funeral service will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 22, 2017, in Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash St. N, Wilson.The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home,...
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James Alton Adams
August 22, 1935 - December 12, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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David Earl Mosley
September 14, 1940 - December 10, 2017
David Earl MosleySeptember 14, 1940 – December 10, 2017 David Earl Mosley, 77, of Rocky Mount went to be with his Lord and Saviour Sunday, December 10, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC. Interment will follow in Rocky Mount Memorial Park, Rocky Mount, NC. The Rev. Cliff Harwood...
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Josephine Pittman
August 17, 1927 - December 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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Kenneth Douglas Long
January 25, 1954 - December 7, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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Kenneth Douglas Long
January 25, 1954 - December 7, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Terri Lee Holland
September 18, 1962 - December 6, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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James Benjamin Hemby
March 1, 1934 - November 16, 2017
James Benjamin Hemby, Jr.March 1, 1934 - November 16, 2017RALEIGH - James "Jim" Benjamin Hemby, Jr., 83, passed away Thursday evening at Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. A Memorial Service will be conducted 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2017, at First Christian Church, 207 Tarboro St. NE, Wilson, NC 27893. Rev. Bobby White and Rev. Gary Walling will officiate.The family will receive friends...
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Arthur Jerome Brown
September 22, 1940 - November 1, 2017
Arthur Jerome Brown, 77, went to his heavenly reward Wednesday, November 1, 2017 with family at his side.Jerry Brown as he was known by his family and friends was born September 22, 1940 in Wilson, NC. His father was the late Fred Brown. His mother and step-father was the late Sarah Tyndall O’Briant and Arthur “Smiley” O’Briant. He joined the U.S. Navy and served for six...
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William Talmage Watson
June 25, 1929 - October 29, 2017
Colonel William (Bill) Talmage Watson, Jr., (USAR ret.) received his final orders on Sunday morning, October 29, 2017. Bill was born June 25, 1929, in Nash County, NC to the late William Talmage Watson, Sr. and wife Lucille. He retired from the US Army Reserve after achieving the rank of Colonel. Visitation will be Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 10:30-11:00 am at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home...
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Charlie Lee Cannon
March 24, 1943 - October 27, 2017
Charlie Lee CannonMarch 24, 1943 – October 27, 2017 Charlie Lee Cannon, 74, of Sims passed away Friday. Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 30, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, Wilson. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2017, in Bailey Town Cemetery.The family will receive friends Monday evening, immediately following the...
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Janet Warren
January 19, 1938 - October 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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Margaret Pearl Vick
August 20, 1924 - October 19, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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Terry Lee Ball
May 31, 1958 - October 18, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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Dwight W. Rose
September 8, 1953 - October 15, 2017
Dwight Wilber Rose, Jr. Dwight Wilber Rose, Jr., age 64, of Lucama, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. He was born September 8, 1953 to the late Dwight W. Rose, Sr. and Irene Edgerton Rose. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy R. Stephens.Dwight leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughters, Shelley Rose Black and husband, Pruett, of Otto, NC and Whitney Rose White and...
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Lawrence Austin McKellick
May 25, 1931 - October 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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Joe Miles Neely
July 23, 1981 - October 1, 2017
Joe Miles Neely, Jr.July 23, 1981 – October 1, 2017 Joe “Miles” Neely, Jr., 36, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 6, 2017, at First United Methodist Church, Wilson, NC, with the Rev. Bob Bergland officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in Asbury Hall, with interment to follow in...
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Ted Waylon Ivey
September 19, 1942 - October 1, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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Margaret Rosalie Ellis
August 21, 1936 - September 25, 2017
Rosalie EllisAugust 21, 1936 – September 25, 2017 Rosalie Ellis, 81, of Macclesfield, passed away Monday. A graveside service will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2017, in the Good News Advent Christian Church Cemetery, Holdens Cross Rd., Fountain, NC. The Rev. Alex Ellis and the Rev. Julius Whitley will officiate.The family will receive friends Wednesday, immediately...
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Charles Ray Minton
December 26, 1936 - September 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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Jim Thomas Carpenter
April 29, 1943 - September 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Ronnie Jackson Williams
August 3, 1940 - September 14, 2017
Ronnie “Jack” WilliamsAugust 13, 1940 – September 14, 2017 Ronnie “Jack” Williams, 77, of Elm City, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017, on what would have been his wife’s 70th birthday. A graveside funeral service will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 18, 2017, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Ronnie Williams will officiate.The family will...
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Barbara Jane Eichman
April 20, 1943 - September 2, 2017
Barbara Price EichmanApril 20, 1943 – September 2, 2017 Barbara Price Eichman, 74, of Wilson, died Saturday, September 2, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Marsh Swamp Original FWB Church, Sims, NC. The Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. Entombment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.The family will receive friends Sunday, from 2:00...
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Marie Baker Jones
June 6, 1929 - August 25, 2017
Marie Barnes JonesJune 6, 1929 – August 25, 2017 Marie Barnes Jones, 88, of Wake Forest, formerly of Wilson, died peacefully at Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro, NC on August 25, 2017. The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at 4 p.m., at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, 106 Reid St. SE, Wilson, NC. Fr. Philip Byrum will officiate.The family will receive friends...
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Ernest O. Phillips
November 14, 1930 - August 11, 2017
Ernest O. PhillipsNovember 14, 1930 – August 11, 2017 Ernest O. Phillips, 86, of Wilson, passed away Friday. Funeral services will be conducted 4:00 p.m. Monday, August 14, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St N, Wilson, NC. The Rev. Curtis Campbell will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.The family will receive friends 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.,...
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James Martin Jones
December 15, 1941 - July 26, 2017
James Martin “Butch” JonesDecember 15, 1941 – July 26, 2017 James Martin “Butch” Jones, 75, of Raleigh, passed away Wednesday. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.The family will receive friends 10:00 – 10:45 a.m....
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Ruby Laughinghouse
June 20, 1921 - July 23, 2017
Ruby Waller LaughinghouseJune 20, 1921 – July 23, 2017 Ruby Waller Laughinghouse, 96, of Kinston, passed away Sunday. A graveside service will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Maplewood Cemetery, 400 College St., Wilson, NC. The Rev. Randy Jenkins will officiate.The family will receive friends 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service, at Thomas-Yelverton...
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Rita Le Mon Brown
July 6, 1919 - July 21, 2017
Rita Lockard BrownJuly 6, 1919 – July 21, 2017 Rita Lockard Brown, 98, of Wilson, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, July 21, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC. Entombment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.The family will receive friends 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Sunday, prior to...
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Peggy Marie Parker
February 13, 1934 - July 20, 2017
Peggy Worrell ParkerFebruary 13, 1934 – July 20, 2017 Peggy Worrell Parker, 83, of Wilson, passed away Thursday. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC. Entombment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.The family will receive friends 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Monday, prior to the service, at Thomas...
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William J. Windham
January 2, 1925 - July 16, 2017
William J. Windham, Sr.January 2, 1925 – July 16, 2017 William J. Windham, Sr., 92, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Thursday, prior to the funeral...
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George Clayton Howard
September 1, 1928 - July 9, 2017
George Clayton HowardSeptember 1, 1928 – July 9, 2017 George Clayton Howard, 88, of Wilson, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Grace Baptist Church, 202 Kincaid Ave. N, Wilson, NC. The Rev. Steve Strickland will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash St. N, Wilson. The family will...
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Lois Grey Narron
February 1, 1932 - July 4, 2017
Lois Spivey NarronFebruary 2, 1932 – July 4, 2017 Lois Spivey Narron, 85, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday. A graveside funeral service will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Friday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The family will receive friends 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Friday at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC.Surviving are her son, Greg Narron and wife, Aimee, of Wilson;...
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Barbara Jean Grimsley
June 18, 1944 - July 2, 2017
Barbara Jean Harrell GrimsleyJune 18, 1944 – July 2, 2017 Barbara Jean Harrell Grimsley, 73, of Winterville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at the Hock Pavilion Hospice House in Durham, NC. A graveside service will be conducted at 10:00am, Thursday, at Evergreen Memorial Park in Wilson, NC, officiated by Dr. Jim Cooke. Barbara was born on June 18, 1944, in Wilson County,...
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Bryan Lloyd Covington
June 25, 1970 - June 26, 2017
Bryan Lloyd CovingtonJune 25, 1970 – June 25, 2017 Bryan Lloyd Covington, 47, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 1, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC. The Rev. Rachel Lampley will officiate. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends...
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Jean Carol Smith
May 26, 1943 - June 21, 2017
Jean Collier SmithMay 26, 1943 – June 21, 2017 Jean Collier Smith, 74, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, Wilson, NC. Entombment will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park Mausoleum.The family will receive friends 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Saturday, prior to the service, at Thomas...
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Barbara Ann Lancaster
March 27, 1944 - June 21, 2017
Barbara Bass LancasterMarch 27, 1944 – June 21, 2017 Barbara Bass Lancaster, 73, of Wilson, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Daniels Chapel FWB Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church, with interment in Black Creek Cemetery to follow the visitation...
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Kathy Schnell
December 16, 1957 - June 14, 2017
Kathy-Jo Pridgen Schnell, age 59, of Wilson, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017. She was born in Wilson, the daughter of Alvis T. Pridgen and the late Katie Pearl Pridgen. She was predeceased by her brother, Tommy Pridgen.She is survived by her husband, Timothy Schnell and his 3 children and 7 grandchildren, and her son Taylor Umphlett: her sister Pamela Fragoso and her 4 nieces.Kathy took...
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Trudie Winstead
January 7, 1948 - June 12, 2017
Trudie Lola Tyson Winstead Trudie Lola Tyson Winstead, 69, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017. She was born January 7, 1948 to the late Ben and Iva Lucas Tyson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, William G. Winstead. Trudie leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughters, Betsy Whitley and husband Hilton and Amy Letchworth and husband Mark; brother, Ben Tyson and wife...
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William Ray Tomlinson
December 4, 1927 - June 11, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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Janice Coley Joyner
August 5, 1935 - June 3, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Minnie Estelle Poythress
December 23, 1925 - June 1, 2017
Estelle W. PoythressDecember 23, 1925 – June 1, 2017 Estelle W. “Pete” Poythress, 91, of Wilson, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton...
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Vivian Galeazzi
February 8, 1933 - May 28, 2017
Vivian GaleazziFebruary 8, 1933 – May 28, 2017 Vivian Galeazzi, age 84, of Wilson, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 28, 2017. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was known for her nature of giving and always putting others before herself.Left to cherish her memory are sons, John Galeazzi (Brenda) and Donald Galeazzi; daughter, Gail Galeazzi...
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Roland Edgar Stancil
September 7, 1928 - May 27, 2017
Roland E. StancilSeptember 7, 1928 – May 27, 2017 Roland E. Stancil, age 88, of Rocky Mount, formerly of Wilson, passed away Saturday.Roland graduated from Stantonsburg High School in 1947 as Class President and Valedictorian. He joined the U.S. Navy at the early age of 17, during World War II. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal when honorably discharged from the U. S. Navy....
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Lissie Missouri Lucas
March 22, 1935 - May 26, 2017
Lissie M. LucasMarch 22, 1935 – May 26, 2017 Lissie M. Lucas, 82, of Wilson, passed away Friday. A graveside funeral service will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 29, 2017, in Black Creek Cemetery, Woodbridge Rd., Black Creek. The Rev. Lynn Smith will officiate.The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the cemetery.Surviving are three sisters, Elsie L. Barnes,...
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Margaret Webb
September 16, 1921 - May 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Gary Wayne Batchelor
December 27, 1969 - May 12, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Elsie McClees Winstead
August 18, 1924 - May 12, 2017
Elsie Langley WinsteadAugust 18, 1924 – May 12, 2017 Elsie Langley Winstead, age 92, of Elm City, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, May 12, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, Wilson, NC. The Rev. Barry Gardner will officiate. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City, NC.The family will receive...
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Joseph R. Allen
November 26, 1924 - May 11, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Alice Durham
March 12, 1930 - May 9, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Richard Wilson Webb
October 5, 1951 - May 6, 2017
Richard W. “Ricky” WebbOctober 5, 1951 – May 6, 2017 Richard W. “Ricky” Webb, 65, of Elm City, passed away Saturday. A graveside funeral service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Gene Wells will officiate.The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home,...
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Willie Mae Ferrell
December 2, 1924 - May 6, 2017
Willie Mae FerrellDecember 2, 1924 – May 6, 2017 Willie Mae Ferrell, 92, of Wilson, passed away Saturday. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home. The Rev. Frank Gooch will officiate. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum in Evergreen Memorial Park.The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at...
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Lloyd Brinson
August 15, 1953 - May 4, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Arthur Vernon Batts
November 29, 1927 - May 2, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Marshall B. Pope
June 5, 1934 - May 1, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Janice Fay Blizzard
January 5, 1942 - April 30, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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Ronald Edward Ellis
December 9, 1948 - April 19, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Ervin Ray DURHAM
July 8, 1934 - April 11, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Dewey M. Walston
January 4, 1943 - April 10, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Inez J. Anderson
July 29, 1934 - April 9, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Meagan Leigh Gay
May 13, 1989 - April 4, 2017
Meagan Leigh GayMay 13, 1989 – April 4, 2017 Meagan Leigh Gay, 27, of Macclesfield, passed away Tuesday. A graveside funeral service will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday in Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash St., Wilson. The Rev. Tim McFatter and the Rev. Scott Sherrod will officiate.The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral home, 2704 Nash...
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Frances A. Tyson
February 16, 1939 - April 2, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Luther Haywood Barnes
October 18, 1925 - March 31, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Dorothea Estel King
September 1, 1931 - March 28, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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Annie M. Boykin
September 5, 1937 - March 28, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Daphne L. Page
May 22, 1922 - March 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Mary J. Reid
August 28, 1926 - March 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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David Chamberlain
July 17, 1929 - March 22, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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David Chamberlain
July 17, 1929 - March 22, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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Landis Ray Etheridge
February 14, 1932 - March 20, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Bert Dooley
September 11, 1981 - March 19, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Dale Edward Frantz
April 8, 1936 - March 16, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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Carol Harrell
August 29, 1951 - March 13, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Dorothy Bell McRainey
February 7, 1923 - March 12, 2017
Dorothy Lamm McRainey Dorothy Lamm McRainey, age 94 died March 12, 2017. Visitation will be held 7:00 ~ 9:00 PM Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Thomas-Yelverton at Evergreen Memorial Park. Graveside services will be held Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Park 2800 Nash St. N. Wilson, NCBorn on February 7, 1923 to John William and Lucy Lucas Lamm, near Black Creek, NC., she...
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Margie H. Boykin
January 18, 1922 - March 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Roney Thomas Mercer
August 1, 1932 - March 6, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Mrytle Moore Joyner
July 27, 1930 - March 4, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Robert Franklin White
March 12, 1951 - March 3, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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Wanda Speight Taylor
June 26, 1942 - March 2, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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William L. Ellis
April 25, 1933 - February 27, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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John Michael Joyner
June 19, 1957 - February 27, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Memorial Gardens, WILSON, NC.
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Justin McCray Whitley
September 8, 1981 - February 25, 2017
Justin McCray WhitleySeptember 8, 1981 – February 25, 2017 Justin McCray Whitley, 35, of Middlesex, passed away Saturday. A memorial service will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC. The Rev. Randy Pace will officiate.The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon, immediately following the service, at the...
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Tessie Kirby
February 23, 1912 - February 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Svc, WILSON, NC.
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Leticia BORG
October 31, 1927 - February 21, 2017
Leticia BorgOctober 31, 1927 – February 21, 2017 Leticia Borg, 89, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 Noon, Monday, February 27, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. Chaplain Tim Hopkins will officiate.The family will receive friends Monday, from 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon,...
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Betty Vale Holland
April 21, 1950 - February 19, 2017
Betty Vale HollandApril 21, 1950 – February 19, 2017 Betty Vale Holland, 66, of Kenly, passed away Sunday.At Betty’s request, no funeral services will be held.Surviving are her daughter, Brenda S. Bailey of Wilson; one son, Robert P. Bailey and Laura of Wilson; five grandchildren, JoAnn, Kristen, Ashley, Anthony and Linda; a sister, Marilyn McKenney of Maine; and a brother, Jordan...
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Mavis Bunn
February 21, 1929 - February 17, 2017
Mavis Wall BunnFebruary 21, 1929 – February 17, 2017 Mavis Wall Bunn, 87, of Wilson, passed away Friday. A memorial service will be conducted 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC. The Rev. Charles Robl will officiate.Mavis will be remembered for the many years she worked with her customers at Dotty Lou’s in Wilson. She...
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Katherine Gardner Pope
January 29, 1930 - February 12, 2017
Katherine Gardner PopeJanuary 29, 1930 – February 12, 2017 Katherine Gardner Pope, 87, of Wilson passed away Sunday. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. Chris Harris will officiate.The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at Thomas...
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Wilson,
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