Obituaries

Harvey Narron, Jr.

Harvey Narron, Jr.

Jun 29, 2024

Harvey Narron, Jr., 79, of Middlesex passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 8164 Flower Hill Road, Middlesex. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Pastor Ross Renfrow will officiate. 

The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 1 – 1:45 p.m. at...

Jacob "Jakie" Eddie Brantley

Jacob "Jakie" Eddie Brantley

Jun 27, 2024

Jacob “Jakie” Eddie Brantley, 76 of Wilson went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 27, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson with the family receiving friends immediately following. Pastor Cliff Lewin will officiate. 

Jakie is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Sandra Brantley;...

Betty Jean Watson

Betty Jean Watson

Jun 25, 2024

Betty Jean Watson, 64, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Pastor Woody Parrish will officiate.

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

Betty Jean Watson

Betty Jean Watson

Jun 25, 2024

Arrangements are pending at this time. 

Charles David Ramsey

Charles David Ramsey

Jun 21, 2024



Charles David Ramsey, 86, of Bailey passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. Inurnment will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2024 in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. 

Charles is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Edna Ramsey; sons, Charles Ramsey, Jr. and wife, Lola of Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, Barry Ramsey and husband, Brian Cope of West Columbia, South...

Billy Penlton Page

Billy Penlton Page

Jun 19, 2024

Billy Penlton Page, 84 of Wilson passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The service will be conducted by his son, Jerry Page.

The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s...

Angela Elizabeth Leggett

Angela Elizabeth Leggett

Jun 18, 2024

Angela Elizabeth Boyette Leggett, 75, of Kenly passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Little Rock OFWB Church, 6115 Little Rock Church Road, Lucama. Rev. DeWayne Eakes will officiate. 

Angela is survived by her loving husband of fifty-four years, Phillip Leggett of the home; daughter, Michelle Boyette and...

Clarence "Rudy" Rudolph Strickland

Clarence "Rudy" Rudolph Strickland

Jun 16, 2024

Clarence “Rudy” Rudolph Strickland, 87, of Wilson passed away Sunday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Stantonsburg Town Cemetery, Stantonsburg. 

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

 Rudy had a long career in the banking industry and retired with over...

James "Jimmy" Albert Massengill, Jr.

James "Jimmy" Albert Massengill, Jr.

Jun 15, 2024



James “Jimmy” Albert Massengill, Jr., 80 of Wilson passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. Walt Tyndall will officiate.

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

 Jimmy served his country with pride...

William James Wilds, III

William James Wilds, III

Jun 14, 2024

William James Wilds, III 81, of Wilson passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Pastor Rusty Russell will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Friday morning from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 William and his wife were...

Virginia Creech Price

Virginia Creech Price

Jun 14, 2024



Virginia Creech Price, 87 of Lucama passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Upper Black Creek Cemetery, Lucama. Rev. David Kriger and Pastor Billy Sander will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, June 19, 2024, from 6 – 8...

Caleb Christian Winstead

Caleb Christian Winstead

Jun 12, 2024



Caleb Christian Winstead is walking on the streets of gold as he passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Restoration Purpose Church, Bailey. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Pastor Jason Gabbard will officiate. 

The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 1:30...

Ervin Cecil Wells

Ervin Cecil Wells

Jun 12, 2024

Ervin Cecil Wells, 84, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Trinity Baptist Church, 3624 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Officiating is Pastor Mike Renfrow and guests.

The family will receive friends Friday evening, June 21, 2024, from 6 –...

Margaret Ann Rose Boykin

Margaret Ann Rose Boykin

Jun 11, 2024



 

Margaret Ann Rose Boykin, 75 of New Bern passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024.   Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson with the family receiving friends following in the cemetery.  Rev. Charles Robl will officiate.

The family will receive...

Jimmie Douglas Worrell

Jimmie Douglas Worrell

Jun 10, 2024

 

Jimmie Douglas Worrell, 81, of Bailey passed away Monday, June 10, 2024.   A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey.  Rev. Rusty Russell will officiate.

 

Jimmie served his country with honor and pride with the United States Air Force.  He was a farmer for over fifty years, and was well...

Samuel Thomas Cockrell

Samuel Thomas Cockrell

Jun 9, 2024

Samuel Thomas Cockrell, 60 of Lucama passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. 

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11 - 11:45 a.m. at Joyner's Funeral Home, Wilson

Samuel is survived by his daughter, Ashley Cockrell of...

Edna "Boonie" Harrell Skinner

Edna "Boonie" Harrell Skinner

Jun 9, 2024

 

Edna “Boonie” Harrell Skinner, 87, of Elm City passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024.  A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Inurnment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson.  Rev. Melvin Barnette will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...

Brad Neil Agar

Brad Neil Agar

Jun 8, 2024

 

Brad Neil Agar, 65, of Wilson passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024.  A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Brad is survived by his wife, Anita Agar; daughter, Courtney Agar and husband, Marcel Menner of Boston, Massachusetts; granddaughter, Lily Marie Menner of Boston; sister, Cindy...

Michael "Big Mike" Ray Bullock

Michael "Big Mike" Ray Bullock

Jun 5, 2024

 

Michael “Big Mike” Ray Bullock, 57, of Fountain passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024.  Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2024 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Rev. Thumper Dixon

 

The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 12 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson, and other times at the home...

Beulah Carlyle Etheridge

Beulah Carlyle Etheridge

Jun 5, 2024



Beulah Carlyle Etheridge passed away on June 5, 2024. ­­­­­­­­­­­A private graveside service will be conducted with her grandson, Rev. Matt Spence officiating.  The family will receive friends at the homes of Patsy Woodard and/or Junior Etheridge. 

 

She was born to the late Burl Thomas and Glatha Ann Carlyle in Franklin County on November 24, 1932. She worked beside her dad...

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