All Obituaries

Juan Acevedo Natal, 85, of Bailey, NC passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022, at his residence. Born on April 7, 1937 in Aguadilla, PR a son of the late Simeon Acevedo and Maria Natal. Juan grew up in Puerto Rico and moved to New York in his mid twenties. Mr. Acevedo worked as a foreman supervisor in a shoe-making factory for several years. The business was sold off and he went into healthcare. He worked as a medical supply overseer for over twenty years and retired from Lincoln Memorial...

Margarito Pineda Barahona passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 in Wilson, NC. Born on December 15, 1953 in El Salvador a son of the late Miguel Pineda and Victoriana Barahona. Margarito enjoyed life. He had many interests and they varied widely. Mr. Barahona was a soldier in El Salvador, in his later years he came to the united states with his loving family. Margarito was a God fearing man, a father, and a friend who will be missed by all who knew him. This is a favorite prayer of his....

Beatriz Rodriguez, 43, of Wilson, NC passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at her residence. A native of Wauchula, FL, she was born April 10, 1978, a daughter of the late Ignacio Rodriguez and Sandra Garcia of Orlando, FL. Beatriz worked in real estate for many years. Ms. Rodriguez enjoyed the NC Aquarium at F. Macon, NC and the beach especially, Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach and Salter Path. She also enjoyed the NC Zoo in Asheboro, NC. But her love of sea turtles always brought her...

Bryan Espino, 13, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at his home in Wilson, NC, born on March 2, 2009, in Greenville, NC, son of Guillermo Espino and Maria de la luz Arreola. Bryan attended Green County Intermediate School where he had the ability to brighten any classroom with his contagious warm smile. He was always happy and full of energy.  Bryan enjoyed listening to music and being outdoors, he was an avid swimmer and liked playing sports. He had a big appetite and loved his...

Mr. Wilton Curtis Bass, 79, of Wilson, NC Passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, February 26, 2022. He was born June 12, 1942, in Nash County, NC a son of the late Henry Curtis “Pete” Bass and Ruth Viverette Tucker Bass. Wilton served his country honorably in the US Air Force retiring after 27 years of faithful and dedicated service to his country. He enjoyed air shows and fishing. Wilton also loved sports especially baseball. Wilton never met a stranger and loved...

Cheryl Beach, 62, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022. Ms. Beach was born on January 3, 1960 in Baltimore, MD a daughter of the late Marjorie and Daniel Beach Sr.  Cheryl was a resident of Wilson, NC for over thirty-six years. She attended the rehab center at the Governor Morehead School for the blind where she learned the life skills needed to be independent. Ms. Beach achieved many accomplishments throughout her life. She loved kids and ran a home daycare for twenty-plus years. She...

Larry Wayne Smith, 68, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, NC. Mr. Smith was born in Charlottesville, VA., September 17, 1953, a son of the late C. Stanley Smith and Virginia Mawyer Smith. Larry never met a stranger and enjoyed grilling for his family and friends which in turn led his family to give him the title Grill Master. He loved motor sports and classic cars. Larry enjoyed his adventures and walks with his furry companion Izzie. Mr....

Mr. Harvey Alan Sharpe of Wilson, NC passed away January 4, 2022. Survivors include his brother, Neil Sharpe of Wilson, NC; two nieces and several cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Harvey Lee Sharpe and his mother Violet Harrell Sharpe. A celebration of his life will be held at the convenience of the family.

Mr. Robert Preston Bunn 80, of Wilson, NC passed away at his home on Monday, January 3, 2022. A native of Wilson, Mr. Bunn was born September 2, 1941, a son of the late Hugh and Ester Thornton Bunn. Mr. Bunn was devoted to his wife, Clyde Virginia Bunn for 55 beautiful years until she predeceased him four years ago. He had a passion for laying ceramic tile and was the owner of Robert Bunn Tile company until he retired. Robert loved fishing and cooking a good pig for a pig picking but...

William Robert “Bill” Jackson, 75, of Stantonsburg, NC passed away Monday December 27, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He was born December 11, 1946, in Sullivan County, NY a son of the late Robert and Letha Morton Jackson. Bill was a US Air Force veteran and longtime resident of Wilson County, NC. He enjoyed driving and was retired from the trucking industry. Mr. Jackson had many varied interests, but the most important thing was his family. He was a loving...