Wilson Daily Times, 16 December 1950.
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Litha Best died 13 December 1950 in Greenville, Pitt County, N.C. Per her death certificate, she was 57 years old; was born in Lenoir County, N.C., to John Best and Nana Jones; was a widow; worked as a maid in a private home; and was buried in Rest Haven Cemetery. Oscar Best was informant.
Wilson Daily Times, 14 December 1950.
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On 30 June 1928, Joe Cameron, 38, of Middlesex, N.C., married Jane Daniel, 39, of Middlesex, N.C., in Wilson.
In the 1950 census of Taylor township, Wilson County: farmer George Cameron, 35; wife Ruth C., 34; and father Joe, 69, widower.
“Ms. Arlean Lindsey Sneed, 99, of Hampton, VA surrounded by family, departed her earthy life on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. She was one of nine children, born on March 10, 1926, in Wilson County, to Phil and Lugenia Lindsey who predeceased her. She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ who constantly sought God through prayer. She is survived by her children: Henry (Carol) of Hampton, VA, James (Linda) of Jackson, MS, Marvin of Elm City, NC, Veretta S. White (predeceased), ten grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, family, and friends. In addition to her deceased parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters.
“Her Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 12:00 pm at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 209 Pender St., E., Wilson, NC. Reverend Henry Sneed will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in Williams Chapel Cemetery, Williams Chapel Church Road, Elm City NC.”
Wilson Daily Times, 21 November 1942.
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In the 1930 census of Gardners township, Wilson County: farmer Josephine Vines, 35, and her children Oscar, 18, Hagar, 16, Clyde, 13, and Artella, 7, all farm laborers.
In the 1940 census of Margate City, Atlantic County, New Jersey: Hagar Vines, 23, maid, in the household of Carl Surran. (Vines indicated she had lived in Wilson, North Carolina, in 1935.
Wilson Daily Times, 18 November 1950.
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On 29 September 1934, Fred Woodard, 45, of Wilson, son of Bettie Woodard, married Lucy Bynum, 27, of Wilson, daughter of Cooper and Willie Ann Bynum, in Wilson. Rev. M.T. Lewis performed the ceremony.
In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 111 East Street, Fred Woodard, 46, and wife Lucy, 33, both tobacco warehouse laborers.
Wilson Daily Times, 18 November 1950.
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In the 1900 census of Raft Swamp township, Robeson County, N.C.: Calvin Tompson, 37; wife Jennie, 48; and children Nathan, 14, Jadie, 12, Robert, 8, Edna, 5, Lettie, 3, and John C., 1.
In the 1910 census of Pembroke township, Robeson County, N.C.: Calvin Thompson, 43; wife Martha J., 40; children Jadie, 22, Edna, 15, Lettie H., 13, Johnie, 11, Alford, 9, Willie, 4, and Carlie, 2; and sister Rosa 50.
In 1917, Jadie Thompson registered for the World War I draft in Wilson County. Per his registration card, he was born 25 April 1888 in Lowe, N.C.; lived in Lucama, N.C.; was a tenant farmer for Wiley Love; and was single. He signed his card “Jaddie Thompson.”
On 4 May 1918, J.D. Thompson, 29, of Cross Roads, son of Calvin and Jennie Thompson, married Irene Rowe, 17, of Cross Roads, daughter of Ruffin and Piety Rowe, in Wilson County. Missionary Baptist minister C.D. Dew performed the ceremony.
In the 1920 census of Springhill township, Wilson County: farmer Jaddie D. Thompson, 31; wife Jennie, 19; and son Jaddie L., 10 months.
In the 1930 census of Jackson township, Nash County, N.C.: farmer Jadie Thompson, 42; wife Rena, 29; children Jadie, 12, Carrie, 9, Emma, 7, Lonnie, 6, Rosa, 5, and Willard, 9 months; and aunt Rosa Moore, 70.
In the 1940 census of Taylor township, Wilson County: farmer J.D. Thompson, 52; wife Rethea, 41; and children Lonnie, 16, Cary, 18, Bessie, 18, Rosamarie, 15; Willard, 9, David, 6, Beatrice, 5, and Pauline, 1.
In 1940, Jadie Lee Thompson registered for the World War II draft in Nash County. Per his registration card, he was born 10 March 1919 in Wilson County; lived on R.F.D. 1, Wilson, Nash County; worked for J.H. Robins; and his contact was Jadie Thompson, R.F.D., Wilson, Wilson County.
In the 1950 census of Jackson township, Nash County, N.C.: farmer Jadie Thompson, 61; wife Irene, 50; children Carrie, 29, Willard, 19; David, 18; Beatrice, 15; Minnie L., 11; Pauline, 10; and Nathaniel, 6; and sister Edna T. Finch, 49.
Jadie Thompson died 15 November 1950 in Nash County, N.C. Per his death certificate, he was born 25 April 1888 in Wilson County to Calvin Thompson and Jennie Smith; lived in Wilson County; worked as a farmer; and was buried in Sandy Fork Cemetery.
Wilson Daily Times, 18 November 1950.
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In the 1950 census of Wilson, Wilson County: oil mill laborer William Ham, 34; wife Ida B., 33; and children James M. Ham, 18, and Betty J., 7, Willie H., 10, Betty J. [sic], 13, Floris M., 6, Dorothy L., 5, Joyce L., 3, and Matilda Smith, infant.
William Hamm died 13 November 1950 at Mercy Hospital, Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born 19 April 1917 in Snow Hill, N.C., to C.C. Hamm and H. Best; was married; lived at 514 Smith Street, Wilson; and worked as a laborer. He was buried in Taylor Cemetery, Greene County, N.C.
Wilson Daily Times, 26 March 1948.
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In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: John A. Barnes, 65, garden worker; wife Sarah J., 71; son John A., Jr., 39, works at Hackney Bus Bodies; daughter-in-law Emma, 35; son Wade, 36; and grandchildren James D. Barnes, 17; George, 15, Odell, 13, and Margaret McAllister, 10, and Inez Tart, 9.
Lillie Mae Wallace McNair, 22 January 1913-14 May 2017.
“Ms. Lillie Mae Wallace McNair, age 104, resident of Avante’ Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Wilson entered into her eternal rest on Saturday, May 14, 2017.
“Funeral services will be held 2 PM Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church, 309 Vick Street, Wilson, NC. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Bishop Robert J. Smith will officiate. A viewing will be held on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 5 PM to 8:30 PM with the family receiving friends from 7 PM to 8 PM at Carrons Funeral Home.
“Lillie Mae leaves to cherish her loving memories to her daughter, Sandra Watson of Baltimore, MD; two granddaughters, Wanda MacDonald of Fayetteville, NC and Karen Smith of Randallston, MD; six great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.”
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In the 1920 census of 364th Militia District, Dodge County, Georgia: farm manager Ben Wallace, 56; wife Hendie, 49; children Susie, 16, Kisom, 12, Lillie Mae, 6, and James, 3; stepdaughter Hattie Burch, 22, widow, and her children Corine, 4, and Lizzie, 8 months; and stepdaughter Alice Roberson, 30, widow.
In the 1930 census of Toisnot township, Wilson County: farm laborer Ben Wallace, 55; wife Endie, 50, laundress; and children Alice R., 39, laundress, Isham, 18, farm laborer, Lillie M., 15, servant, and James, 12.
In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 716 Viola, India Wallace, 69, widow; son-in-law Willie Thomas, 26, city utilities laborer; daughter Linnie B. Thomas, 27, tobacco factory hanger; daughter Lillie M. Wallace, 21, servant; and grandson Albert Applewhite, 20, tobacco factory laborer.
In the 1950 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 627 Viola, James McNeil [sic], 44, farm implement company mechanic; wife Lillie Mae, 30, servant; mother India Wallace, 67; and niece Sandra Wallace, 9.
Endia Wallace died 6 October 1957 in Wilson. Per her death certificate, she was born 6 May 1882 in Georgia to Isham and Emily Dandy; was a widow; and lived at 627 Viola Street. Lillie Mae McNair was informant.
