All Obituaries

Sarah Horne Propes, 84, passed through heaven’s pearly gates on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Wilson Medical Center-Duke LifePoint Hospital. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at Carolina Funeral & Cremation Center, 5505 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC. Graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Rd.  A visitation will be held at Wave Church, 5334 Lamm Rd, Wilson on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 2 - 4 pm. Sarah...

Tilghman Alan Jones, 68, of Wilson, NC died peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Tilghman was born in Wilson, NC June 1, 1954, a son of the late Tillman Herring Jones and Christen Owens Jones. He was a devout Christian and was a member of Gospel Assembly Church for over 20 years. Mr. Jones had a passion for writing especially poems. Tilghman was an Over the Road Trucker for over 30 years. He enjoyed people and never met a stranger. Tilghman proudly served his country...

Esmeralda “Esme” Baza Renteria, 19, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was born on April 27, 2003 in Wilson, NC, a daughter of Sergia Baza, and Agustin Renteria Gonzales.   A native of Wilson. She was known to be an outgoing person who was always happy and enjoying life.  She loved to visit the beach, listen to music and spend time with her family and friends. Her smile was contagious and could brighten up anyone’s day. Esmeralda will be...

Erik “Mikey” Rodriguez Martinez, 26, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at his residence. He was born on February 11, 1996, in Wilson, NC a son of Juan and Edith Rodriguez.   Erik was a loving person who treated everyone with kindness and respect. He took pride in looking sharp and being presentable while enjoying pizza and wings. He was goal oriented and aimed for higher accomplishments. Erik had a love for music, basketball, animals, especially pit bulls, and most...

Maria DeJesus Raya, 44, of Elm City, NC passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Wythe Co. Community Hospital in Wytheville, VA.   Ms. Raya was born on June 6, 1978 in George Town, TX a daughter to Manuel Raya Sr. and Consuelo Salazar. Maria was a loving mother who put her children and family first. She loved listing to 80s music and spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed visiting the beach feeling the ocean breeze on her face and the sand beneath her feet. Maria was a...

Mr. Milliard Lang Harrell, 86, passed away on January 29, 2023 surrounded by his family. Survived by his sons, Jason Harrell (Deborah) of Winston-Salem and Mark Harrell (Wendy) of Pinetops; grandchildren, Lauren (Josh) of Orlando, Sarah of Greenville, Deanna (John) of Bethel; great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Brody, Charlotte, Finn, and Caroline; and brother Stephen “Boots” (wife Delphia) of Cape Carteret; and many special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Chief Carlo Guglielmo Talarico, 62, of Stantonsburg, NC passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, in Black Creek, NC. He was born on September 9, 1960, in Pottstown, PA, a son of the late Luigi and Delfina Talarico. Mr. Talarico was a man of many accomplishments and a proud American. He served in law enforcement for over twenty-five years and served in Afghanistan doing private contacts throughout his career. Carlo was employed with the Wayne Co. Sheriff Dept. where he worked on the SWAT...

  Louann Carla Simoncini, age 79 of Georgetown SC. Passed away unexpectedly on Friday December 16, 2022. Louann was born on January 14, 1943, in New Haven CT. Louann was predeceased by her parents Louise Lafo and Andrew Lindh her sister Shirley, her brothers Andrew and Herbert, her loving husband Vincent and their beautiful Daughter Theresa. Louann is survived by her daughters Louise, Susan and her husband Eric, Carla Jean and her three beautiful grandchildren whom she adored Andrew,...

James Eugene Barnett, 70, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Wilson Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilson, NC. He was born on December 8, 1952, in Corpus Christy, TX a son of the late Howard Barnett and Mildred Miller. Mr. Barnett never met a stranger and made friends anywhere he went. He worked as an auto body repair man for over Twenty years at his company Barnett’s Paint & Body Shop in Florida where his work reflected how much he loved what he did. He was...

Shelby Taylor Childers, 65, passed away on November 14, 2022, at Wilson Medical Center, Wilson NC. She was born on July 24, 1957, in Wilson, NC a daughter of the late Ernest Wayne Taylor and Josephine Lucas.  Mrs. Childers was a lifelong resident of Wilson, NC. She never met a stranger and was known as a hard worker. She was married to the love of her life Wayne Childers for over Twenty-Three years. Shelby loved helping people just as much as she loved cooking and spending time with...