Obituaries

Bobbie Jean Mosley
Mar 7, 2016
Bobbie Jean Mosley December 25, 1934 – March 7, 2016 Bobbie “G’ma” J. Mosley, 81, of Wilson passed away Monday morning. The family will be holding a private ceremony. She had many friends but the family asks that you remember Bobbie “G’ma” the way that you last saw her, that’s the way she would’ve wanted it. G’ma will always be...
Donna Lynn Pridgen
Mar 6, 2016
Donna Lynn Pridgen October 30, 1954 – March 6, 2016 Donna Lynn Pridgen, 61, of Raleigh passed away Sunday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Brian Tippett will officiate. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. prior to the service at...
Randy Matthews
Mar 4, 2016
Randy Matthews August 8, 1955 – March 4, 2016 Randy Matthews, 60, of Elm City passed away peacefully Friday at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. His funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. The family...

Nichole Dial
Mar 2, 2016
Nichole Dial November 28, 1973 – March 2, 2016 Nichole Dial, 42, of Lucama passed away Tuesday. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the New Life Baptist Church, 7369 US 301, Lucama. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. The Rev. B.L. Efird will officiate. Nichole is survived by her...

Louise Bryant Measley
Mar 1, 2016
Louise Bryant Measley June 2, 1931 – March 1, 2016 Louise Bryant Measley, 84, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday in Hollywood Town Cemetery, Middlesex. The Rev. Buddy Wagnen will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday 1 – 2:15 p.m. prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...

Bill Lewis
Mar 1, 2016
Billy Lewis October 15, 1922 – March 1, 2016 Billy Lewis, 93, of Sims passed away Tuesday. His funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex. The Rev. Anderson Barnes will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...
Clarence Eugene Gleaton, Jr.
Feb 29, 2016
Clarence Eugene Gleaton, Jr. September 7, 1925 – February 29, 2016 Clarence Eugene Gleaton, Jr., 90, of Spring Hope passed away Monday. A private service will be conducted at a later time. Gene served his country with honor and pride, as a Marine during WWII in the Pacific Conflict. He joined the Army and he served during the Korean War....

Sanford "Sandy" Warren Wilson, II
Feb 28, 2016
Sanford Wilson, II May 26, 1953 – February 28, 2016 Sanford “Sandy” Wilson, II, 62, of Middlesex passed away Sunday. His funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex. The Rev. Ken Wagnon will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday...
Kenneth Webb Turner
Feb 27, 2016
Kenneth Webb Turner February 3, 1931 – February 27, 2016 Kenneth Webb Turner, 85, of Wilson passed away Saturday. A celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the home of Harvey Causey, 7333 Strickland Farm Road, Macclesfield. Kenneth was a loving father, brother and a friend to all that knew him. Kenneth...
Jesse "J.C." Claybourne Joyner
Feb 26, 2016
Jesse Claybourne Joyner September 9, 1945 – February 26, 2016 Jesse Claybourne “J.C.”, 70, of Wilson passed away Friday. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, and other times at the family home. J.C. was a loving person to his family and friends; he will be greatly...
Jesus Raya Calderon, Sr.
Feb 24, 2016
Jesus Raya Calderon, Sr. June 13, 1919 – February 24, 2016 Jesus Raya Calderon, Sr. 96, of Wilson passed away Wednesday surrounded by his loving family. His funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday at The Church of St. Theresa, 700 Nash Street E, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery. The priest Alberto Ortega will officiate. The...

Thomas Bernard Farmer
Feb 23, 2016
Thomas Bernard Farmer January 23, 1952 – February 23, 2016 Thomas Bernard Farmer, 64, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A private graveside and a celebration of Tommy’s life will be held at a later date. Tommy loved his work as a plumber, going fishing, and his cat. Tommy is survived by his wife, Amanda Farmer, and his brothers, Gary Farmer...
Timothy C Bell
Feb 22, 2016
Timothy C. Bell October 9, 1976 – February 22, 2016 Timothy C, Bell, 39, of Middlesex passed away Monday. The family will receive friends 6 - 8 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway. Timothy graduated with Bachelors of Science from NC Wesleyan College and a Master’s of Accounting from ECU. Timothy is survived by his loving...
Deborah Taylor Germany
Feb 20, 2016
Deborah Taylor Germany November 2, 1950 – February 20, 2016 Deborah “Dee” Taylor Germany, 65, of Wilson passed away peacefully Saturday surrounded by her loved ones. A celebration of her life will be held at the family home and will be announced at a later date. Deborah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend that touched the lives of...
William "Billy" Joseph Stancil
Feb 20, 2016
William Joseph Stancil August 8, 1963 – February 20, 2016 William “Billy Jo” Joseph Stancil, 52, of Bailey passed away Saturday. His funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Pastor Greg Stancil will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 –...
Charles Julian Hagwood, Jr.
Feb 18, 2016
Charles Julian Hagwood, Jr. September 27, 1959 – February 18, 2016 Charles “Chuck” Julian Hagwood, Jr., 56, of Lucama passed away Thursday. A celebration of Chuck’s life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The Rev. De W. Eakes will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m....
Peggy Turnage Raper
Feb 17, 2016
Peggy Turnage Raper June 14, 1937 – February 17, 2016 Peggy Turnage Raper, 78, of Wilson passed away Wednesday. Her funeral service will be conducted 7 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Entombment will be held 11a.m. Tuesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Justin Deeter will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening immediately following the...

Shirley Howell Owens
Feb 16, 2016
Shirley Howell Owens December 8, 1937 – February 16, 2016 Shirley Howell Owens, 78, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at The Church of God, 7256 Hwy 301 South, Lucama. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Clarence Moore will officiate. The family will receive friends 7 – 9 p.m....

Michael Newton Watson
Feb 14, 2016
Michael Newton Watson July 12, 1960 – February 14, 2016 Michael Newton Watson, of Elm City passed away Sunday. His memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 5142 Hwy 58 North, Wilson. The Rev. Steve Stephenson will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday immediately following the service at New Hope Missionary...

Dixie Howard Bunn
Feb 11, 2016
Dixie Howard Bunn March 8, 1938 – February 11, 2016 Dixie Howard Bunn, 77, of Middlesex passed away Thursday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church, 14551 Taylors Mill Road, Middlesex. Interment will follow in Lee’s Chapel Church Cemetery. The Rev. Curtis Pettit of South Carolina, Rev. Harold Pittman, and Rev. Joel...