Obituaries

Christopher "Bean" Dean Rizzo

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...

Charles "Charlie" Ray Ferrell, Sr.

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...

Mable Hesmer

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

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

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...

Bruce Langley

Bruce Langley

Nov 6, 2024

Bruce Langley, 91, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024, in Princeton Cemetery, Donnie H. Boulevard, Princeton. Pastor Derek Bossolono will officiate.

 The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday evening November 10, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 Bruce is...

Dan Wilson Robbins

Dan Wilson Robbins

Nov 4, 2024

Dan Wilson Robbins of Elm City passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2024, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Jerry Nelson will officiate. 

The family will receive friends Thursday evening, November 7, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 Dan is survived by his daughter, Jenny Robbins...

Dorothy Saunders Proctor

Dorothy Saunders Proctor

Nov 3, 2024

Dorothy Saunders Proctor, 88, of Morehead City, formerly of Wilson, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. Randy Jones will officiate. 

The family will receive friends at the graveside. 

Dorothy worked with the Wilson County Schools and Diversified Opportunities. She was a loving person who...

Dr. Charles Leo Davis

Dr. Charles Leo Davis

Nov 3, 2024

Dr. Charles Leo Davis of Kinston passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Dr. Davis was born in Kinston on November 7, 1929, to Josie Quinn and Glendon Davis. He proudly served his country during the Korean War, and after his military service, Dr. Davis took advantage of the GI Bill to further his education. Charles received his BA Degree...

Betty Louise Pate

Betty Louise Pate

Nov 2, 2024

Betty Louise Pate, 77, of Lucama passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024.

 Betty is survived by her loving husband, Roy Pate; son, Jack Pate and wife, Wendy; grandchildren, Ashley Pate, Tommy Pate, Jr. and wife, Logan, Dillon Pate and wife, Mayra, Stephanie Pate Vick and husband, Jeremy, and Alexis Pate; sister, Barbara Ann Sauls; brothers, Bobby Ray Mooring and David Mooring,...

John Ashley Farmer

John Ashley Farmer

Nov 1, 2024

John Ashley Farmer, 52, of Wilson passed away Friday, November 1, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Chuck Owens and Rick Watson will officiate.

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

Betty Jo Bottoms

Betty Jo Bottoms

Oct 31, 2024

Betty Jo Bottoms, 75, of Lucama passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Randy Jenkins and Rev. Kelley Smart will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...

Donnie Ray Boykin

Donnie Ray Boykin

Oct 29, 2024

Donnie Ray Boykin, 75, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Marsh Swamp OFW Baptist Church, 6664 Rock Ridge School Road, Sims. Interment will follow in Marsh Swamp OFW Baptist Church Cemetery, Sims. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 4...

Mary "LuLu" Barberio

Mary "LuLu" Barberio

Oct 28, 2024

Mary E. Barberio, the best mama of three, passed away Monday, October 28th, 2024, at the age of 43. 

Family and friends will be received Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 12pm-2pm, at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Pkwy, Wilson, NC.

We could talk about how great our mama was in endless ways, but mostly, she was the strongest person we will...

Joyce Ree Holmes

Joyce Ree Holmes

Oct 27, 2024

Joyce Ree Holmes, 74 of Wilson, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024.

A private family gathering to remember Joyce’s life will be held at a later date.

Ms. Holmes is survived by her son, Steve Brantley; sister, Lois Perry Jones; and her grandson, Eric Brantley (Chad Bullock).

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Reca Perry; sister, Joan Bissette; and...

Rebekah "Becky" Jane Whisnant

Rebekah "Becky" Jane Whisnant

Oct 26, 2024

Rebekah "Becky" Jane Robinson Whisnant, 71 of Wilson, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Mrs. Whisnant graduated from Atlantic Christian College, 1975, where she obtained her Bachelors degree in education. She taught kindergarten and third grade for a total of thirty-two years. She was also a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution.

A Celebration of Life will be held on...

Deloras D. Nichols

Deloras D. Nichols

Oct 25, 2024

Deloras D. Nichols, 73 of Sims, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 25, 2024.

Mrs. Nichols has been an X-Ray Technician since high school and was considered an expert in her field, as she trained many other medical professionals in her career, including doctors.

She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, as well as...

Lucille Christine Price Parrish

Lucille Christine Price Parrish

Oct 25, 2024

Lucille Christine Price Parrish, 81 of Lucama, passed away surrounded by her family, Friday, October 25, 2024.

Mrs. Parrish will be remembered by her family and friends as a “get-going” woman, who never slowed down. She was a seamstress almost all of her life, and loved to go shopping at yard sales and Goodwill.

She was loved by many, and will be...

Mary Ellen Griffin (Thurman)

Mary Ellen Griffin (Thurman)

Oct 20, 2024

Mary Ellen Griffin (Thurman), 68, of Wilson passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 2 – 4 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. 

 If you knew our mama there’s only one thing she loves as much as her kids and grandchildren, and that was COFFEE! Truly, one would...

Donald Gray Murray

Donald Gray Murray

Oct 17, 2024

Donald Gray Murray, 87, of Kenly passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Mount Zion OFW Baptist Church Cemetery, Johnson Farm Road, Kenly. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 Donald is...

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