Obituaries

Robert Edward Garner

Robert Edward Garner

Jul 27, 2024

Robert Edward Garner, 100 of Wilson passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024.  A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2024, in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, 3712 Cheek Road, Durham.

 Robert was born in Augusta, Georgia to William and Maude Garner. He spent his childhood in Reidsville. He served his country with honor and pride with the US...

David Harold Finch

David Harold Finch

Jul 30, 2024

David Harold Finch, 77, of Apex, NC passed away Tuesday, July 30th. He is survived by his mother, Eva Dean Todd Finch who lived with him and his wife of 29 years, Peggy McNulty Finch. He is survived by two sisters, Rosemary Mims of Newport, NC, and Patricia Platania of Raleigh as well as her sons, Matthew and Jason. He...

John Bunyan Bridgers

John Bunyan Bridgers

Aug 12, 2024

John Bunyan Bridgers, 91 of Wilson passed away Monday, August 12, 2024.

 John retired from Electric Supply of Wilson.

 John is survived by his daughter, Karen Sue Renfrow; sons, John Christman Bridgers and wife, Brenda, and Timothy Wayne Bridgers and wife, Angela; ten grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren, and his sisters, Linda Jean Strickland and Frances Louise Strickland.

 He was preceded in death by his...

Nancy Bass Boykin

Nancy Bass Boykin

Aug 10, 2024

 Nancy Bass Boykin, 93, of Wilson passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Pastor Morgan Daughety will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 1-1:45pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 Nancy was a true Southern lady and a woman of...

James Wesley Barnes, III

James Wesley Barnes, III

Aug 10, 2024

James Wesley Barnes, III 75, of Pikeville passed away Friday, August 9, 2024. A special gathering of friends and family will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

He was raised in the Rock Ridge Community. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from NC State University. James...

Benjiman Dwaine Taylor

Benjiman Dwaine Taylor

Aug 10, 2024

Benjiman Dwaine Taylor, 80, of Bailey passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Pastor Wayne Whitley will officiate. 

The family will receive friends Wednesday morning from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. 

 Dwaine is...

George "Tommy" Thomas Brannan

George "Tommy" Thomas Brannan

Aug 6, 2024

George “Tommy” Thomas Brannan, 81 of Wilson passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2024, in Selma Memorial Gardens, 1530 S Pollock Street, Selma. Robin Glover will officiate.  

Tommy was an avid billiards player, and he had a flair for growing plants and trees. Tommy made numerous friends serving...

Jonathon Paul Ayscue

Jonathon Paul Ayscue

Aug 5, 2024

Jonathon Paul Ayscue, 40 of Wilson passed away Monday, August 5, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, August 12, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson, with the family receiving friends following the service until 8 p.m.  Pastor Matt Roman will officiate.

Jonathon is survived by his wife, April Ayscue; sons, Jonathon Ayscue, Jr. and wife, Skylar, Shane...

Juan Reyes-Hernandez

Juan Reyes-Hernandez

Aug 3, 2024

Juan Reyes-Hernandez, 45 of Wilson passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024. A Catholic Mass will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, August 9, 2024, at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street N, Wilson.  

The family will receive friends Friday, August 9, 2024, from 11 – 2 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. 

Juan was a good...

Angela Denise Beaman-Williams

Angela Denise Beaman-Williams

Aug 1, 2024

DUE TO WEATHER PLEASE SEE UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION

 Angela Denise Beaman-Williams, of Wilson passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, August 7, 2024 at Joyner's Funeral Home, Wilson with the family receiving friends immediately following the service.  Burial will be at a later time.

Angela graduated from Hunt High School in 1990 and...

Chad Jordan Thompson

Chad Jordan Thompson

Jul 31, 2024

Chad Jordan Thompson, 27 of Middlesex passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Social Plains Baptist Church, 639 Hagwood Road, Zebulon. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Ray Price will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon prior to the service from 1 – 2:45 p.m....

Clifton "Starky" Wells

Clifton "Starky" Wells

Jul 31, 2024

Clifton “Starky” Wells, 78 of Lucama passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Inurnment will follow in Kenly Cemetery, Kenly. Pastor Donnie Williams and Pastor Ray Parker will officiate. 

The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 12:30 –...

Imogene Davis Batts

Imogene Davis Batts

Jul 31, 2024

Imogene Davis Batts, 92 of Wilson passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  

Igene, as she was affectionately called by family, friends and even the firefighters of Silver Lake Volunteer Fire...

William "Glide" Douglas Raper

William "Glide" Douglas Raper

Jul 31, 2024

William “Glide” Douglas Raper, 71 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Carl Bradshaw will officiate. 

The family will receive friends Saturday from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at...

Marion Eugene Jenkins

Marion Eugene Jenkins

Jul 31, 2024

Marion Eugene Jenkins, 79 of Wilson passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Pastor Daniel Taylor will officiate. 

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

Marion is survived by his grandsons,...

Christine Moore Wells

Christine Moore Wells

Jul 29, 2024

Christine Moore Wells, 86 of Wilson passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 2, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Ray Barnhill will officiate.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:30 – 8:30 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...

Marie Barnes

Marie Barnes

Jul 28, 2024

Marie Hux Barnes 87, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Parkwood Village. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, August 9, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.

 The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 12 – 12:45 p.m. prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 Marie was born on October 15,...

Bonnie Darlene Pittman

Bonnie Darlene Pittman

Jul 28, 2024

Bonnie Darlene Pittman, 66 of Wilson passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Reverend Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Saturday morning from 11:30 – 12:45 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 Bonnie is survived by her husband, Charles...

Patricia Carey Raper

Patricia Carey Raper

Jul 27, 2024

Patricia Carey Raper, 61 of Lucama passed away Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow 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...

Dianne Wadsworth Jones

Dianne Wadsworth Jones

Jul 26, 2024

Dianne Wadsworth Jones, 75 of Wilson, formerly of Lucama, passed away Friday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 5, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Pastor Anthony Vahala and Pastor Gary Combs will officiate.

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

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