All Obituaries

Ms. Rene Ward, 59, of 403 Crestview Avenue Southwest, Wilson, NC, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020, at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, NC.   The funeral service is scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., Tabernacle Temple of Jesus Christ, 1601 Lane Street SE, Wilson, NC. The public visitation will be Thursday, August 13, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Stevens Funeral Home, 1820 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway, Wilson, NC. Arrangements have...

Mr. John "Nick" Haywood High, 91, of 311-A East Nash Street, Elm City, NC, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020, at Accordius Health, 1804 Forest Hills Road, Wilson, NC. The graveside service is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Rest Haven Cemetery, 1717 Lane Street, Wilson, NC. A public visitation has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 1820 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway,...

Ms. Adella Faison Edwards, 101, of 409 Banks Street, Wilson, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Accordius Health of Wilson, 1804 W. Forest Hills Road, Wilson, NC. The funeral service has been scheduled for Sunday, August 9, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., at Steven Funeral Home, 1820 Martin Luther King, Jr. Pkwy, Wilson, NC. The burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery, Lane Street Extention, Wilson, NC. The public visitation will be Saturday, August 8, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00...

Bishop Bobby Ray Best, 64, formally of Wilson, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2020, 11:00AM at Parkwood Institutional CME Church, 802 Tom Hunter Road, Charlotte, NC 28213.  A public visitation is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2020, from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM also at Parkwood Institutional CME Church, 802 Tom Hunter Road, Charlotte, NC 28213. Bishop Bobby Ray Best is the eighth of nine children and the...

Mr. Terry Wiley, 51, of 2709 Winding Ridge Drive, Wilson, NC, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Duke Regional Hospital, Durham, NC. A private funeral service has been scheduled, per the family. A visitation has been scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Preceding him in death were: his father, George Wiley, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Juanita Wiley and George Wiley, Sr. and maternal grandmother, Lottie Best. Precious...

Mrs. Wittonnia Boyette, 92, of 3901 Gloucester Drive, Wilson, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, August 02, 2020 at Wilson Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 403 Crestview Ave, Wilson, North Carolina. A public viewing is scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2020 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 1820 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy., Wilson, North Carolina.  The funeral service is scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2020 at Stevens Funeral Home.  Burial will...

Jerry Parker, 68, of 3501 Senior Village Lane, Wilson, NC, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020, at Wilson Medical Center, Wilson NC. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Stevens Funeral Home, 1820 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway, Wilson, NC.  A  public visitation is set for Friday, August 7, 2020, from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm.  *** Per the family's request, they will be receiving guests at the home of the daughter, Twanetta...

Mr. Edward Earl Farmer, 83, of 7217 Bridgersville Road, Macclesfield, NC passed away, Saturday, July 25, 2020, at his home. The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.  A public visitation is scheduled for Friday, July 31, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Preceded him in death was his father, Johnnie Farmer; his mother, Lula Farmer; his brothers, Curtis Farmer, Warren Farmer, Bobby Farmer and...

Mr. Marion Adams, Jr. 44, of 609 East Vance Street, Wilson, NC, passed away, Friday, July 24, 2020, at Wilson Medical Center, Wilson, NC. A memorial service is scheduled for  Monday, August 3, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Bishop  J. N. Perry, Jr. will be presenting the eulogy. Marion was preceded in death by: his parents, Marion Adams, Sr. and Rochelle McCray Adams. He leaves to cherish wonderful memories to: his wife, Mme K. Adams, of the home; three...

Mr. Willie Lee Hines, 73, of 1404 Downing Street, Wilson, NC, passed away on July 22, 2020, at his home. A graveside service has been scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Hamilton Burial Gardens Cemetery. A public visitation will be held Friday, July 31, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Preceding him in death are: his parents, William Hines and Odessa Hines; two sisters, Mary Frances Parks and Mazie Lee Ellis. He leaves fond memories...