Cynthia Howe Bradley Perkins Wall
Oct 10, 2024
Cynthia Howe Bradley Perkins Wall (Nee’ Cynthia Howe Bradley) born 31 December 1933 passed away in her sleep on 10 October 2024. She was the only daughter of Edward Earl Bradley and Louise Howe Bradley, both of Wilson, North Carolina. She was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and raised in Wilson and was a cheerleader and member of the debate...
Mitchell "Mitch" Jay Winstead
Nov 19, 2024
“How Do You Live Your Dash”...that poem touched Mitch deeply and he lived his dash well. The youngest of Leaston and Mae Mercer Winstead’s eight children, he grew up working in the tobacco fields of Elm City as well as in the family store. His siblings, Derwood (Edna) Winstead, Patsy (Glenn) Stone and Bonnie White loved him deeply. There is...
James Burkett Gardner
Nov 17, 2024
James Burkett Gardner, 77 of Kenly, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024. A graveside service with Military Rites will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 2024, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
James graduated from Lucama High School. He was...
Tracy Lee Furman
Nov 15, 2024
Tracy Lee Furman, 55 of Sims passed away Friday, November 15, 2024.
Tracy is survived by his mother, Lynda Furman; his brother, Derek Furman and Joetta Pittman of Wilson, and his nephew, Marc Furman of Wilson.
He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Furman.
Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.
Charles "Charlie" Ray Ferrell, Sr.
Nov 14, 2024
Charles “Charlie” Ray Ferrell, Sr., 100 years old of Wilson, North Carolina was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 14, 2024. He was born on November 11, 1924, in Lucama, North Carolina.
Charlie was a World War II Veteran, serving as a Corporal in the European Campaign 581 AAA Gun Battalion (anti-aircraft) from 1942 – 1946. After leaving the...
Everett Damon Pope
Nov 14, 2024
Everett Damon Pope, age 28, passed from this life and into the next, Thursday, November 14, 2024.
Everett was born on May 2, 1996, in Raleigh, North Carolina, the son of Amy and Damon Pope. He graduated from Millbrook High School in 2014. He attended Caldwell Community College in Boone, North Carolina before transferring to Front Range Community College in Fort...
Christopher "Bean" Dean Rizzo
Nov 13, 2024
Christopher “Bean” Dean Rizzo, 8 of Spring Hope passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday morning, November 16, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Spring Hope Memorial Park, Spring Hope. Rev. Ray Vick will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, November 15, 2024, from 5 – 8...
Mable Hesmer
Nov 10, 2024
Mable Taylor Hesmer, the beloved only child of Guy Claudius Taylor and Mable Gatlin Taylor of Kinston, passed away peacefully at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of nearly 50 years, Dr. T.C. Hesmer, Jr.
Mable was a woman of exceptional beauty and a vibrant soul, revered as the nurturing matriarch of her family....
Phyllis Anne Haakinson
Nov 7, 2024
Phyllis Anne Haakinson, 84, of Wilson passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street N, Wilson. Father Fernando Torres will officiate.
A Rosary service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024, officiated by Deacon Michael DuSablon and is open...
Gregory Scott Varnell
Nov 6, 2024
Gregory Scott Varnell, 62 of Wilson, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024, at Impact Church of Wilson, 3338 Corbett Avenue, Elm City. Rev. David List will officiate.
The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 4 – 6 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Gregory...