Obituaries

Ernestine Godwin Etheridge

Ernestine Godwin Etheridge

Nov 19, 2013

Ernestine Godwin Etheridge

July 21, 1936 – November 19, 2013

Ernestine Godwin Etheridge, 77, of Bailey went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 after a long extended illness.  A celebration of her homegoing will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Rock Hill Cemetery, 5720 Lamm Road, Wilson.  The...

Herman Wells

Herman Wells

Nov 16, 2013

Herman Wells

December 6, 1942 – November 17, 2013



Herman “Ed” Wells, 70, of Zebulon passed away Sunday.  A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday at Independence Pentecostal Holiness Church, 8672 New Sandy Hill Church Road, Bailey.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  The Rev. Phil Hawley will officiate. The family will receive friends 7...

Essie Wells Nichols

Essie Wells Nichols

Nov 15, 2013

Essie Wells Nichols

November 23, 1914 – November 15, 2013



Essie Wells Nichols, 98, of Sims passed away Friday.  Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at Marsh Swamp Original Free Will Baptist Church.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday following the service at Marsh...

Barbara Jan Bell Bobbitt

Barbara Jan Bell Bobbitt

Nov 14, 2013

Barbara Jan Bell Bobbitt

December 18, 1933 – November 14, 2013

Barbara Jan Bell Bobbitt, 79, of Wilson passed away Thursday.  A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson.  The Rev. Charles Robl will officiate. The family will receive friends 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and...

Mary Kathleen Sykes Mercer

Mary Kathleen Sykes Mercer

Nov 13, 2013

Mary Kathleen Sykes Mercer

December 11, 1921 – November 13, 2013

Mary Kathleen Sykes Mercer, 91, of Wilson passed away Wednesday.  Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  The Rev. Sam Cullifer and Evangelist Woody Parrish will officiate. The family will receive friends 6:30 – 8:00 p.m....

Larry Glenn Thigpen

Larry Glenn Thigpen

Nov 12, 2013

Larry Glenn Thigpen

October 16, 1956 – November 12, 2013

Larry Glenn Thigpen, 57, of Stantonsburg, passed away Tuesday.  Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  Pastor Rex Edwards will officiate. The family will receive friends 7 – 9 p.m. Thursday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...

Michael Paul Gardiner

Michael Paul Gardiner

Nov 12, 2013

Michael Paul Gardiner

November 21, 1956 – November 12, 2013



Michael Paul Gardiner, 56, of Elm City passed away Tuesday.  A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Friday evening at Eagle’s Nest Church of God, 5015 Four tenths Road, Elm City. Michael is survived by his wife, Robin Gardiner of the home; his step-son, Jimmy Glynn Edwards, Jr....

Thurman Randolph Batten

Thurman Randolph Batten

Nov 10, 2013

Thurman Randolph Batten

February 3, 1927 – November 10, 2013



Thurman Randolph Batten, 86, of Wilson passed away at SECU Hospice House of Johnston Health.  Funeral services will be conducted 11 Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  ...

Mary Agnes Davis Lamm

Mary Agnes Davis Lamm

Nov 9, 2013

Mary Agnes Davis Lamm

September 10, 1925 – November 9, 2013

Mary Agnes Davis Lamm, 88, of Sims passed away Saturday.  Funeral services will be conducted 7 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  Entombment will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  The Rev. Barbara Tyre will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening immediately following the service. Mary...

Jimmie Ray Blalock

Jimmie Ray Blalock

Nov 3, 2013

Jimmie Ray Blalock

May 3, 1946 – November 3, 2013

Jimmie Ray Blalock, 67, of Lucama passed away at home on Sunday.  Funeral services will be conducted 7 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  The Rev. Larry Smith and Rev. Jessie Blalock will officiate. The family will...

Franklin Eugene Adams

Franklin Eugene Adams

Nov 3, 2013

Franklin Eugene Adams

November 5, 1939 – November 3, 2013

  Franklin “Frank” Eugene Adams, 73, of Wilson passed away Sunday. A funeral service will be conducted 7 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Memorial Park.  The Rev. Steve Strickland will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately...

Christian Duane Swartzfager

Christian Duane Swartzfager

Nov 3, 2013

Christian Duane Swartzfager

January 23, 1993 – November 3, 2013



Christian Duane Swartzfager, 20, of Lucama passed away Sunday.  A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  The family will receive friends from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway. Christian was a loving son, brother...

Charles Ralph Lucas

Charles Ralph Lucas

Nov 2, 2013

Charles Ralph Lucas

December 12, 1937 – November 2, 2013

Charles Ralph Lucas, 75 of Wilson passed away Saturday.  Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson.  Pastor Elwood Long will officiate. The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road...

Ruby Frances Gardner

Ruby Frances Gardner

Nov 1, 2013

Ruby Frances Gardner

February 8, 1932 – November 1, 2013



Ruby Frances Gardner, 81, of Wilson passed away Friday at the Brian Center.  A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  The family will receive friends Tuesday 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.  at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson prior to...

Dawn Melanie Banasiak Mitchum

Dawn Melanie Banasiak Mitchum

Oct 27, 2013

Dawn Melanie Banasiak Mitchum

February 26, 1957 – October 27, 2013



Dawn Melanie Banasiak Mitchum, 56, of Wilson, NC went to Heaven peacefully Sunday, October 27, 2013.  A celebration of her life will be conducted 7 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  Father Phillip Byrum will officiate.   The family will receive friends Wednesday evening immediately following the service...

Michael James Leach

Michael James Leach

Oct 26, 2013

Michael James Leach

January 16, 1947 – October 26, 2013

Michael James Leach, 66, of Wilson passed away Saturday.  A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  The Rev. Rusty Russell will officiate.   The family will receive friends Sunday following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times...

Lula Gray Newcomb

Lula Gray Newcomb

Oct 26, 2013

Lula Gray Newcomb

August 3, 1936 – October 26, 2013



Lula Gray Newcomb, 77, of Middlesex passed away Saturday.  Funeral services will be conducted 7 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday in Bailey Town Cemetery.  The Rev. Reuben Batchelor and Rev. Marie Batchelor will officiate. The family will receive friends...

Dorothy Page McKeel

Dorothy Page McKeel

Oct 25, 2013

Dorothy Page McKeel

August 22, 1928 – October 25, 2013

  Dorothy Page McKeel, 85, of Wilson passed away Friday.  Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at Milbournie FWB Church.  Entombment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.  The Rev. Walt Tyndall and the Dr. Rev. Billy Toler will officiate. The family  will receive  friends 1:00 – 1:45 p.m....

Roy Alton Sherrod, Sr.

Roy Alton Sherrod, Sr.

Oct 25, 2013

Roy Alton Sherrod, Sr.

December 13, 1934 – October 25, 2013

Roy Alton Sherrod, Sr., 78, of Wilson passed away Friday.  A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday in Maplewood Cemetery, 400 College Street, Wilson.  The Rev. Gene Wells will officiate. The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road...

Jesse Floyd Davis, Jr.

Jesse Floyd Davis, Jr.

Oct 23, 2013

Jesse Floyd Davis, Jr.

February 28, 1930 – October 23, 2013



Jesse Floyd “Doodie” Davis, Jr., 83, of the Rock Ridge Community passed away Wednesday.  Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Marsh Swamp Original FWB Church.  Entombment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.  The Rev. Ray Wells and Rev. Phillip Boykin will officiate. The family will...

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