All Obituaries

Daniel Mosqueda Morales passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in Richmond, VA. He was born in Tabasco, MX on October 12, 1955 a son of the late Atilano Mosqueda Ruiz and Maria Cruz. Daniel was married to the love of his life Gladis Alcudia Lopez for over forty-five years. He was a hard worker at a young age, moving to the United States in 2001 in search for a better future for his family. Mr. Morales lived in different states throughout his life lastly moving to Richmond, VA with his son...

Mr. Dossie Wayne Gardner, 59, was called home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 25, 2021. He was born February 11, 1962, in Wilson, NC a son of the late James D. Gardner and Ila Johnson Gardner.   Dossie was a fixture at the American Legion for years where he loved to dance. A big NASCAR fan, Dossie was also involved within the local racing community, working with many teams buffing and shining cars. Mr. Gardner is survived by his brother, Dickie Gardner, and sister, Jean...

Timothy Edwin Brinkley, 61, of Stantonsburg, NC passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, NC. Tim was born in Duplin County, NC April 12, 1960, a son of the late James Brinkley Sr. and Grace Pate Brinkley. He worked as a technician in the food industry for many years. Tim had many interests and they varied widely. He enjoyed traveling and especially the mountains of North Carolina in the fall. He also like professional wrestling “whoo the Nature...

Mrs. Manuela Delgado Torres, 62, of Spring Hope, NC passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. She was born on December 24, 1958 in San Luis Potosi, MX a daughter of the late Juan Delgado Tello and Santos Torrez of San Luis Potosi, MX. Manuela was married to the love of her life Ricardo Salazar for forty years. She lived in Spring Hope, NC surrounded by her loving family she was also a member of St. Therese Catholic church for over 15 years. She will be remembered as the beautiful person she...

Ms. Julia Angela Portocarrero, 61, of Wilson, NC passed away Monday August 23, 2021. She was born on February 19, 1960 in Managua, Nicaragua, a daughter of the late Carlos Portocarrero and Angela Portocarrero of San Angelo, TX. Julia lived in Wilson, NC for over twenty-two years with the love of her life Edgar. She was a active member for over six years with her church, Iglesia Christiana Redimidos por Gracia. She was a Christian woman, a warrior and a loving mother who loved her...

Eldonna Louise Trukawinski, 83, of Wilson, NC passed away on Monday August 23, 2021. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, July 16, 1938, a daughter of the late Arthur Charles Welker and Louise Beese Welker. Donna graduated from Drexel University with a degree in Interior Design. She attended St. Therese Catholic Church in Wilson, NC. Donna enjoyed puzzles, Wheel of Fortune, family pizza nights, attending Wilson Tobs Baseball games, and traveling. She visited all 50 states and the Panama Canal...

Ms. Margarita Ortiz, 57 of Stantonsburg, NC passed away on Friday August 20, 2021 at her residence. Ms. Ortiz was born on October 17, 1963 in Brownsville, Texas a daughter of the late Jacinto Ortiz and Josefa Josefina. She was a resident of Stantonsburg, NC for over twenty years and was a active member at St. Therese Catholic Church. She enjoyed more than anything being involved with the church and helping in any way that she can. She was adamant about making sure her home Mary alter was...

Mrs. Maria Yolanda Muñiz Rodriguez, 49, of Bailey, NC passed away on Monday August 9, 2021 at WakeMed in Raleigh, NC. She was born in Veracruz, MX on January 29, 1972 raised by her mother, Justina Rodríguez Rodriguez. Yolanda was married to the love of her life Joel Lopez for 30 years. She was a loving mother who loved her family more than anything and was looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild Elijah Baker. Yolanda enjoyed cooking up some delicious tamales, mole...

Mr. Murphy Dale Ranson II, 82 of Durham, NC passed away peacefully at Long Leaf Medical Center in Wilson, NC on Friday, August 6, 2021. Murphy was born in Durham, NC June 21, 1939, son of the late Murphy Dale Ranson I and Etta McDaniels Ranson. Murphy served his country honorably in the US Navy. He was a diehard Tarheel Fan and enjoyed all sports. A gift he got from his father, who was a track and field coach at UNC in Chapel Hill, NC. Murphy loved fast cars and good food. He enjoyed...

Mr. Jose Antonio Zuñiga, 38, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 in Wilson, NC. He was born on June 13, 1983 in Gordo Veracruz, MX. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Therese Catholic Church on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 2pm. Interment will follow the service in Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family requests that memorials be made to Saint Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash St. N. Wilson, NC 27893. Arrangements...