Obituaries

William Thomas Ferrell, Sr.

William Thomas Ferrell, Sr.

Oct 13, 2024

William Thomas Ferrell, Sr., 82, of Wilson passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. 

 The family will receive friends Friday evening, October 18, 2024, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...

Julie Bissette Harrell

Julie Bissette Harrell

Oct 12, 2024

Julie Bissette Harrell, 62, of Bailey passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. A special gathering of family and friends will be held to celebrate Julie’s life at a future date.

 Julie is survived by her daughter, April McKeel and husband, Jason; son, Kevin Harrell; grandchildren, Jason and Ellie Raye, and her brother, Julian Jeffrey Bissette.

 She was preceded in death by her...

Patricia Ann Williams

Patricia Ann Williams

Oct 12, 2024

Patricia Ann Williams, 81, of Wilson passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. 

 Patricia is survived by her daughters, Deborah Cary and husband,...

Lloyd C. Holman

Lloyd C. Holman

Oct 12, 2024

Lloyd C. Holman, 87, of Wilson went to his heavenly home Saturday, October 12, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1407 Forest Hills Road NW, Wilson. Entombment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Mark Harrell will officiate. 

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, October 15, 2024,...

Elizabeth "Beth" Lucas Fogleman

Elizabeth "Beth" Lucas Fogleman

Oct 11, 2024

Beth Fogleman passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024, at her home in Wilson, North Carolina.

 A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024, at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 202 N. Goldsboro Street, Wilson, North Carolina. A reception at the church will immediately follow the service.

 Beth Fogleman was born on September 27, 1940, in Charleston,...

Cynthia Howe Bradley Perkins Wall

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...

Doris Jean Poythress

Doris Jean Poythress

Oct 10, 2024

Doris Jean Poythress, 90, of Wilson passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Kevin Teague will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Monday evening, October 14, 2024, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...

Herbert "Leamon" Jones

Herbert "Leamon" Jones

Oct 8, 2024

Herbert “Leamon” Jones, Jr., 81 of Black Creek passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, October 10, 2024, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. A private burial for the family will be held at a later date.

 “Leamon” was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,...

Jacob Anthony Miller

Jacob Anthony Miller

Oct 7, 2024

Jacob Anthony Miller, 37, of Newport passed away Monday, October 7, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. 

The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1:00 – 2:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.

 Jacob had the biggest smile and was a huge physique competitor, and...

Jimmy Clifton Wilder

Jimmy Clifton Wilder

Oct 3, 2024

Jimmy Clifton Wilder, 85 of Spring Hope passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Pine Ridge Baptist Church, 874 Pine Ridge Road, Zebulon. Interment will follow in Oakdale Cemetery, E Branch Street, Spring Hope. Rev. Butch Gordon will officiate. 

The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2 –...

Dovie A. Batts

Dovie A. Batts

Sep 29, 2024

Dovie A. Batts, 79 of Wilson passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. A private graveside service will be held. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 – 6:45 p.m. prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...

Cleo Woodard Eatmon

Cleo Woodard Eatmon

Sep 27, 2024

Cleo Woodard Eatmon, age 91 of Wilson, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024.

Mrs. Eatmon was born June 24, 1933, in Johnston Co., NC.

Visitation will be Monday, September 30, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Tuesday, October 1, at 11:00am at Maplewood Cemetery.

Flowers are welcomed, or, you may make a donation to Gentiva Hospice...

Sheryl Elizabeth Ferrell

Sheryl Elizabeth Ferrell

Sep 24, 2024

Sheryl Elizabeth Ferrell of Wilson, also known as Sherry, was called home to Jesus in her sleep on September 24, 2024, at the age of sixty-nine. She will be forever remembered lovingly by her family and friends. She was also 'GanGan' to her grandchildren and all their friends.

 A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2024,...

Glenn Clayton Murray

Glenn Clayton Murray

Sep 23, 2024

Glenn Clayton Murray, age 59 of Wilson, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024.

 Mr. Murray’s children will remember him as being the best father and grandfather, who loved his children and grandchildren and to spend time with them and his family.

 He is survived by his son, Dustin Murray; daughter, Taylor Murray; sister, Christie Butts and her husband, Steve; and eleven grandchildren.

 Preceding...

Michael "Mike" Louis Bissette

Michael "Mike" Louis Bissette

Sep 22, 2024

Michael Louis Bissette (Mike), age 71, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 22, 2024. He unexpectedly passed away peacefully while watching the Cowboys play football; one of his favorite pastimes. He grew up on a farm in Bailey where he and his dad worked on their land for many years. Retired from UPS, Mike was an avid...

Joseph "Joe" Anthony George

Joseph "Joe" Anthony George

Sep 22, 2024

Joseph Anthony George, 92, passed away on September 22, 2024, surrounded by family. Joe was born on October 17, 1931, in Manchester, NH to the late Charles and Rachel (Ayoub) George. He served as a medic in the National Guard from 1948-1949 before joining the US Navy in October 1950, in which he served until May 1954. While in the...

James "Jimmy" Michael Evans

James "Jimmy" Michael Evans

Sep 21, 2024

James "Jimmy" Michael Evans, 62, of Middlesex passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, peacefully at his home and went to be with his Savior. The family will receive friends from 6- 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, September 25, 2024 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Peele Evans of the home; daughter, Debbie...

Barbara Nell Edwards

Barbara Nell Edwards

Sep 21, 2024

Barbara Nell Edwards, 88, of Wilson passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. 

 The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 6:45 p.m. prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 Barbara is survived by her sons, Mike...

Karen Hinkle Wagamon

Karen Hinkle Wagamon

Sep 20, 2024

Karen Hinkle Wagamon, 73 of Wilson passed away from a short illness on Friday, September 20, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Deacon Michel du Sablon will officiate. 

The family will receive friends on Saturday immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Karen...

Coleen Stott Perry

Coleen Stott Perry

Sep 18, 2024

Coleen Stott Perry, 83 of Elm City passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2024, in Stantonsburg Town Cemetery, Stantonsburg. Rev. Katrina Whitted will officiate. 

Coleen was a farmer’s wife, and she was a hardworking lady. She had a big heart for everybody. Coleen loved her family and friends, and...

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