Obituaries

Mar 12, 2014

Ann Narron Powell

November 15, 1923 – March 12, 2014



Ann Narron Powell, 90, of Wilson passed away Wednesday.  A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, with the family receiving friends immediately after. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The family will receive friends other times at...

Mar 8, 2014

  Viola Mae Fry Bowman

August 23, 1962 – March 8, 2014



Viola Mae Fry Bowman, 51, of Knightdale passed away Saturday.  A graveside service was held 4 p.m. Sunday in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey.  The Rev. Ray Wells officiated. Viola is survived by her husband, Thomas “Tom” Bowman; her daughters, Tabitha Harris and Kayla Baker; her son, Jesse...

Mar 7, 2014

Robert Reed Simmons

November 19, 1946 – March 7, 2014

Robert Reed Simmons, 67, of Lucama passed away Thursday.  A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Joyner’s.  The Rev. Tim McFatter will officiate. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather,...

Mar 7, 2014

Tracey Lynn Lamm

August 20, 1980 – March 7, 2014

Tracey Lynn Lamm, 33, of Bailey went home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2014.  Tracey brought a lot of joy to everyone with her beautiful smile and loving eyes. A funeral service will be conducted 7 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  A graveside service will be...

Mar 6, 2014

Wyatt Earl Williams

November 14, 1947 – March 6, 2014

Wyatt Earl Williams, 66, of Middlesex passed away Thursday.  A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at the Middlesex Church of God.  Interment will follow in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex. The family will receive friends 1 – 2 Saturday afternoon prior to the service at Middlesex Church of God,...

Mar 4, 2014

David Henry Patrick Clements

January 24, 1936 – March 4, 2014

David Henry Patrick Clements, 78, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A memorial service will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street West, Wilson, NC  27893. The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway...

Mar 4, 2014

Ethel Lee Minshew Kelley

May 21, 1924 – March 4, 2014

Ethel Lee Minshew Kelley, 89, of Wilson passed away Tuesday.  A funeral service will be conducted 12 noon Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  Internment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.  The Rev. Tim Parker will officiate. The family will receive friends 11 – 11:45 a.m. Saturday prior to the service...

Mar 4, 2014

Elizabeth Ann Glover Whitley

November 21, 1930 – March 4, 2014



Elizabeth Ann Glover Whitley, 83, of Bailey left this earth on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was met at heaven’s gate by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, family, friends and especially her husband of sixty-three years, Oscar Whitley, Jr., who...

Mar 4, 2014

Larry Wayne Jones

March 10, 1955 – March 4, 2014



Larry Wayne Jones, 58 of Wilson passed away Tuesday in an automobile accident on the morning of March 4, 2014.  Born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, he was the son of Veronia and Valder Jones.  He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Fern Jones. In 1974, Larry began a...

Mar 4, 2014

Wanda Jenkins

July 10, 1976 – March 4, 2014

Wanda Jenkins, 37, of Bailey passed away Tuesday.  A funeral service will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.   The family will receive friends immediately following the service.   The Rev. Daniel Taylor will officiate. Wanda was a loving mother and daughter.  She was loved...

Mar 3, 2014

Bradley Edward Grasmick

April 13, 1988 – March 3, 2014



Bradley Edward Grasmick, 25 of Wilson passed away Monday, March 3, 2014.  A memorial service will be held at a later date at West Nash United Methodist Church.  The Rev. William Holliday will officiate. Bradley was a loving son and brother.  His heart was full of joy and love...

Mar 3, 2014

Margaret Louise Weaver Allen

 October 28, 1926 – March 3, 2014

Margaret Louise Weaver Allen, 87, of Wilson passed away Monday.  A funeral service will be conducted 7 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  The Rev. LaVon Phillips will officiate.  Graveside services in Evergreen Memorial Park will be private. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening immediately following the service...

Mar 3, 2014

Feb 27, 2014

Burmie Edwards Bass

October 22, 1928 – February 27, 2014



Burmie Edwards Bass, 85, of Wilson entered into the presence of her heavenly Father on Thursday, February 27, 2014.  A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  Pastor Doug Radford will officiate. The family will receive...

Feb 26, 2014

Sonny Leslie Hughes

February 10, 1955 – February 26, 2014

  Sonny Leslie Hughes, 59, of Bailey passed away Wednesday.  A graveside funeral service will be conducted 3 p.m.  Saturday in Person Memorial Cemetery, Roxboro, NC.  The Rev. Dr. Jack Watson will officiate. The family will receive friends 10 – 12 Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...

Feb 26, 2014

Willa Hailey Heller

December 7, 1920 – February 26, 2014

Willa Hailey Heller, 93, of Wilson passed away Wednesday.  A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Reidsville, NC.  The Rev. Stephen Hicks will officiate. The family will receive friends 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Willa...

Feb 25, 2014

Harold Jennings Lamm, Jr.

April 16, 1948 – February 25, 2014

Harold Jennings Lamm, Jr., 65, of Wilson passed away Tuesday.  A funeral service will be held 7 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  Pastor Reuben Cason will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and...

Feb 24, 2014

Ida Mae Baker Webb

January 7, 1925 – February 24, 2014



Ida Mae Baker Webb, 89, of Wilson peacefully passed away Monday surrounded by her family.  Funeral services will be conducted 7 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  The Rev. Lonnie Humphery will officiate.  A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family...

Feb 23, 2014

Hubert Thomas Denton

June 8, 1940 – February 23, 2014

Hubert Thomas “Tommy” Denton, 73, of Middlesex passed away Sunday.  A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday in Hayes Cemetery, Middlesex. The family will receive friends 7 – 9 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Tommy is survived by his wife, Linda Weeks...

Feb 23, 2014

Donnie Edward Wiggs

September 1, 1960 – February 23, 2014

Donnie Edward Wiggs, 53, of Bailey passed away Sunday.  A funeral service will be conducted 7 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in Bailey Town Cemetery.  The Rev. Eric Narron will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Tuesday evening immediately following...