Obituaries

Jane Crystal Rogers Stout

Jane Crystal Rogers Stout

Nov 6, 2018

Jane Crystal Rogers Stout September 12, 1935 – November 6, 2018 Jane Crystal Rogers Stout of Wilson, known to many as Mema, passed away on November 6th surrounded by her family. She was born in Granville County on September 12, 1935 to Ralph Wiley Rogers, Sr. and Grace Harris Rogers. Jane graduated from Durham Senior High and attended Lees McCrae...

Randall "Randy" Erickson Parker

Randall "Randy" Erickson Parker

Nov 4, 2018

Randall Erickson Parker February 13, 1960 – November 4, 2018 Randall “Randy” Erickson Parker of Greenville passed away Sunday at his home surrounding by his family. Randy was born on February 13, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois, the second son and third child of three born to Richard Norman Parker and Pauline Catherine Erickson. Randy resided in Lansing, Illinois for eighteen...

James William Pittman

James William Pittman

Nov 4, 2018

James William Pittman August 1, 1945 – November 4, 2018 James William Pittman, 73, of Wilson, passed away Sunday morning at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. A funeral and celebration of his life will be held Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 202 N Goldsboro St, followed by a reception at the church and interment at Maplewood...

John Wesley Curlings

John Wesley Curlings

Nov 2, 2018

John Wesley Curlings September 23, 1932 – November 2, 2018 John Wesley Curlings, 86. Of Wilson passed away Friday at home. His funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Jerry Nelson and Rev. Ricky Nelms will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday...

Geraldine "Gerry" Newton Stott

Geraldine "Gerry" Newton Stott

Nov 1, 2018

Geraldine Newton Stott May 26, 1930 – November 1, 2018 Geraldine “Gerry” Newton Stott, 88, of Wilson passed away Thursday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Christian Church, 207 Tarboro N Street, Wilson. The Rev. Gary Walling will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at Frist Christian Church,...

Millie Ann "Mikki" Ferrell Shedrick

Millie Ann "Mikki" Ferrell Shedrick

Oct 31, 2018

Millie Ann Ferrell Shedrick March 24, 1941 – October 31, 2018 Millie Ann “Mikki” Ferrell Shedrick, 77 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rosewood Memorial Park, 631 N Witchduck Road, Virginia...

James Edgar Coley

James Edgar Coley

Oct 30, 2018

James Edgar Coley November 14, 1960 – October 30, 2018 James Edgar Coley, 57 of Wilmington passed away Tuesday. His funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be held at 1p.m. Saturday in Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street, Wilson. The Rev. Caleb Howell will officiate. The family will...

John Page Braswell

John Page Braswell

Oct 30, 2018

John Page Braswell September 2, 1968 – October 30, 2018 John Page Braswell of Wilson was a beloved husband, son, brother, in-law and a friend passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 30 at Wake Medical Center at the age of fifty. His funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2018 at First Baptist Church, 311 W....

Sylvia Jean Daughtridge Williams

Sylvia Jean Daughtridge Williams

Oct 29, 2018

Sylvia Jean Daughtridge Williams November 4, 1941 – October 29, 2018 Sylvia Jean Daughtridge Williams, 76, of Wilson passed away Monday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday Chapel on the Hill at Rocky Mount Memorial Park, 4454 Dortches Boulevard, Rocky Mount. Interment will follow in Rocky Mount Memorial Park, Rocky Mount. The Rev. Ray Barnhill will...

Triniti Ann Harrell

Triniti Ann Harrell

Oct 28, 2018

Triniti Ann Harrell July 3, 2017 – October 28, 2018 Triniti Ann Harrell of Wilson went home to be with the Lord Sunday, surrounded by her loving family. Her funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Pastor Mike Renfrow, her great-uncle,...

Billy Gray Leegins, Sr.

Billy Gray Leegins, Sr.

Oct 28, 2018

Billy Gray Leegins, Sr. October 9, 1931 – October 28, 2018 Billy Gray Leegins, Sr., 87, of Wilson passed away Sunday. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Charles Robl will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 1 – 3 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road...

Joyce Proctor Beaman

Joyce Proctor Beaman

Oct 26, 2018

Joyce Proctor Beaman April 27, 1931 – October 26, 2018 Joyce Proctor Beaman, 87 of Wilson, went to be with our Lord and Savior on October 26, 2018. She was born and raised on her family’s tobacco farm in rural Wilson County. She married her high school sweetheart, Bob, and they raised their family on Bob’s family’s small tobacco farm...

Horace Lee Raper

Horace Lee Raper

Oct 25, 2018

Horace Lee Raper April 30, 1939 – October 25, 2018 Horace Lee Raper, 79, of Wilson passed away Thursday. His funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon immediately following the service. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. Horace was born and raised in...

Selby "Buck" Craig Joyner

Selby "Buck" Craig Joyner

Oct 23, 2018

Selby Craig Joyner September 6, 1942 – October 23, 2018 Selby Craig “Buck”, 76 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. His funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Carroll Bradbury and Rev. Tony Parrish will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from...

Rev. Jesse Barnes Horne

Rev. Jesse Barnes Horne

Oct 22, 2018

Jesse Barnes Horne April 8, 1932 – October 22, 2018 Rev. Jesse Barnes Horne, 86, of Wilson passed away peacefully Monday surrounding by his family. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Black Creek Town Cemetery, Black Creek. The Rev. Marvin Smith will officiate. The family receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at...

Albert Joseph Stuikis

Albert Joseph Stuikis

Oct 21, 2018

Albert Joseph Stuikis August 27, 1925 – October 21, 2018 Albert Joseph Stuikis, 93, of Wilson passed away Sunday. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018 in Garden of Faith Cemetery, 5598 Trumps Mill Road, Baltimore, Maryland. Albert served his country with honor and pride with the U.S. Army and was a World War...

William "Doug" Douglas Finch

William "Doug" Douglas Finch

Oct 20, 2018

William Douglas Finch May 6, 1931 – October 20, 2018 William Douglas “Doug” Finch, 87, of Wilson passed away Saturday. His funeral services will be conducted Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1815 Airport Boulevard W, Wilson with the family receiving friends immediately following the service. Pastor Joe Shakour and Doug’s brother, Jerry Finch will officiate. Doug is...

Pamela "Pam" Johnson Bass

Pamela "Pam" Johnson Bass

Oct 20, 2018

Pamela Johnson Bass March 8, 1952 – October 20, 2018 Pamela Johnson Bass, 66, of Wilson passed away Saturday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Little Rock Free Will Baptist Church, 6115 Little Rock Church Road, Lucama. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Kelley Smart and Rev. Dr. De Wayne Eakes...

Charles Ray Allen

Charles Ray Allen

Oct 19, 2018

Charles Ray Allen October 17, 1935 – October 19, 2018 Charles Ray Allen, 83 of Wilson passed away Friday peacefully with his family by his side after a lengthy illness. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6...

Margaret Creel Watson

Margaret Creel Watson

Oct 18, 2018

Margaret Creel Watson July 17, 1930 – October 18, 2018 Margaret Creel Watson, 88 of Wilson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Farmington Heights Church of God, 910 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev....