obituary

The obituary of Julia Boykin Jones.

Wilson Daily Times, 30 October 1918.

Julia Ann Boykin Jones died of influenza during the pandemic that swept the world in 1918-20. Fortunately, death records confirm that no other members of the Jones family succumbed.

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In the 1880 census of Old Fields township, Wilson County: Virginia-born farmer John Boykin, 26; wife Disey, 25; and children Julian, 8, Rear Ann, 7, John C., 5, W. Brogner, 3, and Sallie A., 9 months, plus Anna Barnes, 17.

On 24 December 1889, Sam Jones, 28, was issued a license to marry Julia Ann Boykin, 19, in Wilson County. They did not return the license.

In the 1900 census of Wilson, Wilson County: tobacco grader Samuel Jones, 45; wife Julia A., 29, tobacco grader; and children Nannie E., 7, William G., 3, Irena R., 5 months, and Maggie, 2.

In the 1910 census of Wilson township, Wilson County: odd jobs laborer Sam Jones, 45; wife Julia, 39; and children Nannie, 17, cook, Willie, 13, grocery store delivery boy, Irene, 10, Sam, 9, Isar, 5, Magilena, 3, and May A., 1.

Julia Jones died 29 October 1918 in Wilson. Per her death certificate, she was born in 1860 in Wilson County to John Boykin and Dicy Bailey; was married to Saml. Jones; lived at 645 Green Street; and was buried in Wilson.

In the 1920 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 645 Green Street, laborer Sam Jones, 65, widower; children Rosa L., 7, Isier, 16, laborer, Maggie, 13, and Mary A., 10; daughter Mamie Garner, 25, and her sons Albert, 7, and Dick, 5; daughter Irean Lee, 19, and son-in-law Milton Lee, 23, house carpenter.

The obituary of James Thomas.

Wilson Daily Times, 24 September 1943.

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On 23 October 1923, James Thompson [sic], 24, of Wilson, son of Isaac and Lizzie Thompson, married Ora Bunch, 23, of Wilson, daughter of Ned and Malissie Bunch, at Ned Bunch’s residence. Missionary Baptist minister Fred M. Davis performed the ceremony in the presence of Mina Crawford, H.D. Beckwith, and Paul Hargrove.

In the 1920 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 526 Lodge, wood sawer James Thomas, 29; wife Ora, 28; and children Mary, 4, and William, 2.

In the 1928 Hill’s Wilson, N.C., city directory: Thomas James (c; Ora) driver h 524 S Lodge

In the 1930 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 524 South Lodge, owned and valued at $2000, grocery store merchant James Thomas, 41; wife Ora, 38; and children Mary E., 14, William H., 12, and Williard, 11.

In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 524 Lodge, James Thomas, 50, truck driver for own fish business, and wife Ora, 46, tobacco factory laborer.

James Thomas died 22 September 1943 in Goldsboro, Fork township, Wayne County, N.C. Per his death certificate, he was about 54 years old; was born in Wilson County; was married to Ora Thomas; lived at 524 Lodge Street, Wilson; worked as a tobacco factory laborer; and was buried in Rountree Cemetery [probably Vick Cemetery], Wilson. [Note, however, that there is a double headstone for James and Ora Bunch Thomas in Rest Haven Cemetery.]

The obituary of Handy Deberry, cook.

Wilson Daily Times, 6 October 1945.

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In the 1900 census of Wilson, Wilson County: Sallie Joyner, 23, cook; daughter Josephine, 8; and boarders Handy DeBerry, 23, brickyard day laborer; Hattie Arrington, 22, cook; James DeBerry, 21, brickyard day laborer; and Anthony Battle, 22, tobacco stemmer day laborer.

In the 1910 census of Wilson, Wilson County: factory laborer Hardy DeBerry, 28; wife Katie, 25; and daughter Alice, 10, factory laborer.

In 1918, Handy Deberry registered for the World War I draft in Wilson. Per his registration card, he was born 8 December 1875; lived at 427 Sunshine Avenue; worked as a cook for Walter Horne, Goldsboro Street; and his nearest relative was father Virgil Deberry.

In the 1920 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 425 Sunshine Avenue, in one half of the duplex, Handy LeeBerry, 41, widower. In the other half, Mary Melton, 32, and daughter Elizabeth, 7 months.

Virgil Deberry died 30 December 1931 in Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was 66 years old; was married; lived in Sunshine Alley; and worked as a common laborer. Handy Deberry was informant.

On 4 July 1920, Hardy Deberry, 45, of Wilson, married Mary Melton, 34, of Wilson, in Wilson. Disciples minister J.B. Kornegay performed the ceremony in the presence of Allis Gardner, Fannie Allen, and Victora Webbs.

In the 1928 Wilson, N.C., city directory: Deberry Handy (c; Mary) cook J H Horne h 208 Sunshine al

In the 1930 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 509 South Spring, Handy Deberry, 55, cook in cafe; wife Mary, 40; and children Mary E., 11, Alice G., 8, Margarie, 4, and Almira, 23.

In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 819 Mercer, lumber mill yard man Handy De Berry, 64; wife Mary, 57; daughters Mary Elizabeth, 20, and Alice Gray, 19; and grandchildren Margaret Williams, 13, William Henry De Berry, 12, and Barbara De Berry, 2.

Handy Deberry died 5 October 1945 at Mercy Hospital, Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born 8 December 1876 in Wilson County to parents unknown to the informant; was married to Mary Deberry; worked as a laborer; lived at 819 Mercer Street; and was buried in Rountree Cemetery, Wilson. [Note that his obituary lists Rest Haven.]

Dr. Harry Barnes dies.

Wilson Daily Times, 29 September 1928.

Brothers Harry and Haywood Barnes were widely known and lauded for their folk doctoring skills.

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In the 1870 census of Gardners township, Wilson County: farm laborer Sherod Barnes, 67, and Rosa A., 22, Shepard, 17, Harry, 15, Warren, 13, Harriet, 10, Haywood, 6, and Hec Barnes, 19. 

On 2 February 1898, Harry Barnes, 40, of Gerdners township, son of Sherrod and Penny Barnes, married Cora Woodard, 24, of Gardners township, daughter of Mentus and Sarah Woodard at Harry Barnes’ residence. Haywood Barnes applied for the license.

In the 1900 census of Gardners township, Wilson County: farmer Harry Barnes, 46; wife Cora, 28; son Lewis, 2; and sisters [Lewis’ sisters?] Ella, 17, and Penny, 16. Next door: farmer Haywood Barnes, 35; wife Mary, 22; and son Sherrod, 8 months.

In the 1910 census of Gardners township, Wilson County: farmer Harry Barnes, 53; wife Cora, 35; and children Lewis, 13, Paul, 8, Rose, 3, and Estell, 4 months. Next door: farmer Haywood Barnes, 48; wife Mary, 34; and son Frank, 14 months. 

Paul Barnes died on an unknown day in September 1920 in Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was 18 years in Wilson to Haywood Barnes and Cora Woodard; was single; worked as a farmer; and was born in Wilson County.

On 15 February 1923, Harry Barnes, 60, of Gardners township, married Salinda Battle, 40, of Gardners township, at Haywood Barnes’ residence. Primitive Baptist preacher John R. Barnes performed the ceremony in the presence of H.S. Stanback, Richard Gest, and George Battle.

Adel Barnes died 7 December 1928 in Wilson township, Wilson County. Per her death certificate, she was 14 years old; was born in Wilson County to Harry Barnes and Cora Woodard; was single; and was buried in Wilson. Arlender Barnes was informant. 

Harry Barnes died 29 September 1928 in Gardners township, Wilson County. Per his death certificate, he was 68 years old; was born in Wilson County to Sherrod Barnes and Pennie Bullock; was married to Adinger Barnes; and worked as a farmer.

Haywood Barnes died 30 July 1935 at Mary Barnes’ farm, Saratoga township, Wilson County. Per his death certificate, he was born 1 June 1860 in Wilson County to Sherod Barnes and Penny [no maiden name]; was married to Mary Barnes; worked as a farmer; and was buried in Taylor cemetery.

Frank Barnes died 26 July 1938 in Mary Barnes’ farm, Saratoga township, Wilson County. Per his death certificate, he was born 1 March 1911 in Wilson County to Haywood Barnes and Mary Taylor; was single; worked as a farmer; and was buried in Taylor Cemetery. Dazel Barnes was informant.

Estella Barnes died 4 February 1942 in Wilson, Wilson County. Per her death certificate, she was 27 years old; was born in Wilson County to Harry Barnes and Cora Woodard; was single; lived at 213 South Vick; and was buried in Barnes Cemetery. Informant was George Battle. 

The obituary of Ivary Langley Satchell.

Wilson Daily Times, 9 September 1948.

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In the 1920 census of Wilson, Wilson County: Jarot Langley, 40, blacksmith at wagon factory; wife Lydia, 38; and children Hattie, 15, Thedore, 14, Marie, 12, Carnell, 7, Ruline, 6, Alcestus, 4, and Oris, 2.

In the 1930 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 901 Viola, owned and valued at $4000, grocery store merchant Jarrette J. Langley, 49; wife Mary, 43; and children Ivary, 21, public school teacher, grocery store delivery boy Esmond, 18, Ruttena, 16, Alcesta, 14, and Eunice, 8.

In the 1930 Hill’s Wilson, N.C., city directory: Langley Ivary (c) tchr Stantonsburg St Graded Sch r 910 Viola

On 22 May 1938, Spencer J. Satchell, 28, of Hampton, Virginia, son of S.J. Satchell and Julia Satchell, married Ivary Langley, 28, of Wilson, daughter of J.J. Langley and Mary Langley, at 901 East Viola Street, Wilson. M.S. Gilliam Jr. applied for the license, and Presbyterian minister O.E. Sanders performed the ceremony in the presence of Rosa L. Williams, Malcolm D. Williams, and J.J. Langley.

In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 901 Viola Street, retail grocer Jarrette J. Langley, 60; wife Mary, 60; daughter Orris, 21; Virginia-born son-in-law Spencer Satchell, 29, teacher; and daughter Ivory, 30, teacher.

Ivary Satchell died 7 September 1948 at Lincoln Hospital, Durham, North Carolina. Per her death certificate, she was born 16 October 1909 in Wilson County to J.J. Langley and Lydia Savage; was married to S.J. Satchell; lived 901 Viola Street; and was buried in the Masonic Cemetery, Wilson.

The obituary of Eva Coleman Hart.

Wilson Daily Times, 20 August 1949.

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In the 1910 census of Taylor township, Wilson County: on the mill path, farmer Thomas Coleman, 39; wife Mollie, 34; and children Fannie, 19, Lonnie, 14, Alace, 12, Nancy, 9, Johnnie, 8, Esquire, 5, Connie, 2, and Neva and Eva, 2.

On 15 October 1923, John L. Hart, 21, of Nash County, North Carolina, married Eva Coleman, 18, of Nash County, in Nashville, North Carolina. 

In the 1930 census of Wilson township, Wilson County: farmer John L. Hart, 27, and Eva, 21.

In the 1940 census of Wilson township, Wilson County: on Green Park Road, farmer John L. Hart, 39, and Eva, 32.

Eva Hart died 16 August 1949 at Mercy Hospital, Wilson. Per her death certificate, she was born 1 May 1908 in Wilson County to Thomas Coleman and Mollie Powell; was married to John Hart; lived at 1200 Washington Street; was a preacher; and was buried in Rest Haven Cemetery.

The death of Emily Jones, age 105.

Wilson Daily Times, 10 April 1917.

Proclaimed centenarians were seldom actually as old as claimed. Census evidence suggests that Emily Jones really was perhaps 80-90 years old when she died.

Samuel Jones, who arrived in Wilson before 1889, was a long-time employee of tobacconist Ula H. Cozart Sr., co-founder of Centre Brick tobacco warehouse.

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On 30 August 1866, Duke Jones and Emily Pinnell registered their marriage with a Warren County, North Carolina, justice of the peace. They had cohabited since 1 January 1857.

In the 1870 census of Township 7, Warren County: Daniel Jones, 44, farmer; wife Emily, 33; and children Samuel, 13, Jane, 12, Blake, 7, Joseph, 6, and Edward, 2.

In the 1880 census of Shocco township, Warren County: Duke Jones, 55, farmer; wife Emely, 55; and children Benjamin, 18, John, 16, and Ellick, 14.

On 24 December 1889, Sam Jones, 28, was issued a license to marry Julia Ann Boykin, 19, in Wilson County. They did not return the license.

In the 1900 census of Warrenton, Warren County: Duke Jones, 70, farmer, and wife Emily, 60.

In the 1900 census of Wilson, Wilson County: tobacco grader Samuel Jones, 45; wife Julia A., 29, tobacco grader; and children Nannie E., 7, William G., 3, Irena R., 5 months, and Maggie, 2. 

In the 1910 census of Wilson township, Wilson County: odd jobs laborer Sam Jones, 45; wife Julia, 39; and children Nannie, 17, cook, Willie, 13, grocery store delivery boy, Irene, 10, Sam, 9, Isar, 5, Magilena, 3, and May A., 1.

Emily Jones died 20 February 1917 in Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina. Per her death certificate, she was born about 1813 in Raleigh, N.C.; was widowed; and was buried in Snow Hill Cemetery, Warren County. Informant was J.J. Jones, 701-19th Street, Washington, D.C.

In the 1920 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 645 Green Street, laborer Sam Jones, 65, widower; children Rosa L., 7, Isier, 16, laborer, Maggie, 13, and Mary A., 10; daughter Mamie Garner, 25, and her sons Albert, 7, and Dick, 5; daughter Irean Lee, 19, and son-in-law Milton Lee, 23, house carpenter. 

Sam Jones Sr. died 1 February 1926 in Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was 72 years old; was born in Warren County, N.C., to Duke Jones and Emlie Jones; was a widower; lived at 407 Carroll Street; worked as a night watchman for Planters Warehouse; and was buried in Rountrees Cemetery [likely, Vick.] Samuel Jones Jr. was informant.

The obituary of Diannah Dunston Davis.

Wilson Daily Times, 3 April 1917.

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On 5 January 1887, Fred M. Davis, 21, married Dinah Dawson [sic], 19, in Wilson. Reverend E.H. Ward performed the ceremony in the presence of Bettie Rountree, Julius Woodard, and Winnie Best.

In the 1900 census of Wilson, Wilson County: Fred M. Davis, 33, paper hanger; wife Diannon, 31; children Eva M., 6, Bertha E., 5, and Fred M., 17 months; plus mother Judith Davis, 50, laundress.

In the 1910 census of Wilson, Wilson County: Fred M. Davis, 42, Baptist church minister; wife Dianah, 42; children Eva M., 16, Bertha, 15, Fred, 11, Ruth, 13, Addie L., 8, and William B., 5; and mother Jud., 60.

Diannah Davis died 2 April 1917 in Wilson. Per her death certificate, she was about 48 years old; was born in North Carolina to unknown parents; and was married. She was buried in “Wilson Co., N.C.” [per family, she was buried in Vick Cemetery.] Rev. F.M. Davis was informant.

On 6 April 1917, Fred M. Davis filed letters of administration for his wife’s modest estate, valued at $75.00.

The obituary of Noble Wade.

Wilson Daily Times, 29 May 1948.

In the 1900 census of Liberty County, Georgia: Alex Waide, 52; wife Grace, 40; children Pinky, 16, Jno., 13, Joe, 12, Alex, 11, and Rabbit, 10; and grandchildren Letty, 8, Walter, 6, Noble, 3, and Bob, 5.

In 1917, Nobles Wade registered for the World War I draft in Dodge County. Per his registration card, he was born “don’t know 1895” in Hawkinsville, Georgia; lived in Chester, Georgia; worked as a laborer; and was married.

In the 1920 census of Chester, Dodge County, Georgia: Noble Wade, 25, railroad section laborer, and wife Josiebell, 27.

In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: Deborah Swindell, 40, beautician; daughter Deborah, 16; and lodger Noble Wade, 38, cook for railroad crew, born in Georgia.

Noble Wade died 23 May 1948 in Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born 15 May 1896 in Georgia; was married to Ethel Wade; lived at 505 Lane Street; and worked as a laborer.

The obituary of Edgar Mitchell.

Wilson Daily Times, 26 May 1950. 

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In the 1910 census of Wilson township, Wilson County: on Tillman’s Road, Allen Mitchell, 54; wife Eliza, 44; and children Frank, 20, James, 16, Junius, 13, Allen, 11, Floyd, 9, Earnest, 7, Pearlie, 5, Edgar, 3, and Madie, 2.

On 25 December 1925, Edgar Mitchell, 22, of Greene County, son of Allen and Eliza Mitchell, married Gertrude Joyner, 19, of Greene County, daughter of Walter and Clora Joyner, in Speights Bridge township, Greene County, North Carolina.

In the 1930 census of Speights Bridge township, Greene County: farmer Edgar L. Mitchell, 26; wife Gertrude, 25; and son Edgar, 3; boarders Thomas Wood, 23, and Edward McKinley, 21; and Ethel Pope, 20.

In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: on New Bern Street, fertilizer plant laborer Edgar Mitchell, 31; wife Gertrude, 27, tobacco factory laborer; and son Edgar L., 13.

In 1940, Edgar Mitchell registered for the World War II draft in Wilson County. Per his registration card, he was born 15 October 1906 in Wilson; lived on Hadley Street, Wilson; his contact was wife Gertrude Joyner Mitchell; and he worked for Contentnea Fertilizer Company.

Edgar Mitchell died 24 May 1950 in Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born 11 September 1905 in Wilson County to Allen Mitchell and Eliza Williams; was married; lived at 1009 Stantonsburg Street; worked as an oil mill laborer; and was buried in Rest Haven Cemetery. Pearl Barnes, 1013 Woodard Avenue, was informant.

Wilson Daily Times, 31 May 1950.