Obituaries
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
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
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
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,...
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...
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
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
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...
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...
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
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,...
Carolyn Sanders Alford
Jul 23, 2024
Carolyn Sanders Alford, 80 of Wilson passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Mark Harrell will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 1 – 1:45 p.m. prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral...
Mollie Bottoms High
Jul 14, 2024
Mollie Bottoms High, 73, of Bailey, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday night July 14, 2024.
She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years and 8 months, Stephen High. A brother, Paul Bottoms of Wilson. She is also survived by nieces, Merry Asbell (Ken) of Elm City, Leigh McOmber (Clay) of Greenville, Sarah Gonya (Jason)...
John Thomas High, III
Jul 14, 2024
John Thomas “Tom” High III, 84, of Wilson passed away Sunday, July 14. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 23 at 2:00 p.m. at West Nash United Methodist Church, 2200 Nash Street, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Born and raised in Wilson, Tom graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1958. He...
Tressa Black Lamm
Jul 13, 2024
Tressa Black Lamm, 71, of Bailey passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Mark Boykin will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday prior to the service from 11 – 11:45 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Tressa is survived by her daughters, Robin...
Leslie Murray Spencer
Jul 12, 2024
Leslie Murray Spencer, a beacon of compassion and service, died Friday, July 12, 2024. Leslie was born August 3, 1955 in Aberdeen, North Carolina, to Donald and Caroline Murray. She was raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and from a young age became actively involved in her church community. Leslie’s passion for her faith and her church profoundly shaped her life...
Betty Jane Boyette
Jul 12, 2024
Betty Jane Boyette, 86 of Wilson passed away Friday, July 12, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church, 414 Sunset Road NW, Wilson. Pastor Claire Colcord and Rev. Nick Demuynck will officiate.
The family will receive friends following the service at First Presbyterian Church, Wilson.
Betty is survived by her sons,...
James Owen Tyson
Jul 9, 2024
James Owen Tyson, 85, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, at Eureka United Methodist Church, 128 N Church Street, Fremont.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at Eureka United Methodist Church, Fremont.
James served his country with honor...
Michael Alan Sealy
Jul 9, 2024
Michael Alan Sealy, 62, of Sims passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Pastor Cliff Lewin will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 11 – 12:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Michael was a...
Elton C. "EC" Smith
Jul 8, 2024
Elton C. “EC” Smith, Jr.
January 19, 1947 – July 8, 2024
Elton C. “EC” Smith, Jr. age 77, died peacefully on Monday July 8, 2024, at home at The Landing in Wilson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Wade Smiley Smith, parents Elton and Mary Smith, and sister Mary Lee Boyette.
He is survived by his sons; Clee (Lara) Smith,...
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