All Obituaries

Mrs. Debra J. Magill, 63, of Wilson, NC passed away on June 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, NC. She was born June 19, 1957, in Brookville, PA a daughter of the late John Mauk and Sharon Irwin. A devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Magill nurtured her family and had a love of literature that she passed to her children. Debra cared very deeply for her cats as their companionship brought her comfort and joy. In the words of Dr. Seuss “don’t...

Victor (Edder) Galan, 31 of Sims, NC passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Charleston, WV. Edder was born in Morelos, Mexico on April 9, 1990 son of Luciano Pavon, and Minerva Dominguez Carreño. Mr. Dominguez lived in Sims, NC for over ten years. He was a devoted family man and enjoyed fishing with his daughters Emily and Valerie. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help anyone in need. Surviving in addition to his parents are Chantel Hernandez (Mona) the...

Scott Charles Tuzil, 53, of Wilson NC passed away at his residence on Sunday May 2, 2021. Scott was born in Seattle, WA on May 7, 1967 to the late Charles and Lila (Watkins) Tuzil. Scott loved his family and friends, but family always came first. He was a certified electrician and a United States Air Force Veteran. Scott spent many years in northern CA where he attended Mount Diablo High School. He enjoyed helping people and had many interests including restoration and woodworking....

Mary LaVonne Raska, 66, of Elm City, NC passed away on Tuesday April, 27 2021 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro, NC. A native of Wilson, County, NC, LaVonne was born August 21, 1954 a daughter of the late James Thigpen and Jean Walston Jackson. LaVonne was a retired LPN and loved lions, crossword puzzles, crocheting and needle point. But her greatest joy was her family and friends. She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. Survivors include her daughters,...

Maria Isabel Torres, 56 of Wilson, NC passed away April 20, 2021 at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Maria was born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico on July 8, 1964 a daughter of Carlos Alvarado of Jayuya, PR. and her late mother Angela Montes. Maria loved flowers, growing fruit trees, or anything to do with gardening. She enjoyed listening and dancing to salsa, hiking, being an active person, including doing dishes at 4am while everybody was sleeping. She worked in retail, printing fulfillment,...

Ricardo Leon-Alejandro, 42 of Wilson, NC passed away April 10, 2021 at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Ricardo was born in San Felip Del Progreso, Mexico on November 27, 1978. Ricardo was employed both in construction and landscaping. He loved music, his family and his guardian angel that he always kept near him. Ricardo is survived by the love of his life Maria Resendiz of the home; sons, Daniel Leon-Resendiz, Alejandro Leon-Resendiz, Brayan Leon-Resendiz all of Wilson, NC, Eduardo...

Daryl Eugene Bass, 54 of Fremont, NC formerly of Black Creek, NC passed away April 8, 2021 at Fremont Rest Center in Fremont, NC. Daryl was born in Wilson, NC July 16, 1966, son of the late Eugene and Judy Taylor Bass. Daryl was an obnoxious Carolina fan. He also enjoyed fishing and Nascar. He was employed with Mello Buttercup and Maola Dairy. Survivors include his daughter, Mollie Shaw and husband Josh of Halifax, NC; son, Alexander Bass of Wilson, NC; daughter, Lillie Bass of Halifax, NC;...

Joseph Charles Pisarik, 71, of Rocky Mount, NC On Saturday evening, March 20,2021, Joe passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Newton, NJ August 26, 1949 a son of the late Andrew (André) Pisarik and Mary Moiczek. Joe was a US Marine Corps Veteran serving in the Vietnam War and was the past commander at Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2057 for 10 years. Joe enjoyed many things, but restoring old cars, weaponry, and spending time with his family, friends...

Dennis Steven Lamm, 52, of Wilson, NC passed away February 25, 2021 at Wilson Medical Center. Dennis was born September 19, 1968 in Wilson, NC son of the late Dennis Odell Lamm and Linda H. Hudson of Wilson, NC. Dennis loved to listen to music and talk politics. Mr. Lamm enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and he especially enjoyed talking to his friend Johnny Didly. Dennis lived in Asheville, NC for many years and enjoyed hiking in the North Carolina mountains. He was a US...

Johnny Ray Walker 83, of Wilson, NC passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Mr. Walker was born November 16, 1937 to the late Dallas and Nita Walker in Big Spring, TX. Johnny married Leona Vellines Walker the love of his life on April 12, 1958. They had 62 wonderful years together. Mr. Walker was a US Navy veteran and was stationed at the US Naval base Oceana in Virginia Beach, VA. He was baptized July 21, 1972 in Denver, CO. as one of the Jehovah’s...