Obituaries
Jerry Lee Emerson, Jr.
May 19, 2023
Jerry Lee Emerson, Jr., 59 of Bailey passed away Friday. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 in Saint Augustine Cemetery, South Glastonbury, Connecticut.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, May 23, 2023 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Jerry is survived by his...
Geraldine Dawson Bass
May 19, 2023
Geraldine Dawson Bass, 86, passed away on Friday, May 19. A funeral service will be held at a later date.
Geraldine is survived by her son, Ricky H. Bass and spouse, Patricia S. Bass; grandsons, Blake Durham and Frankie Alan Durham; step-granddaughter, Becki Carter Woodard; and brother, James Dawson and spouse, Ellen of Black Creek; a very special sister-in-law,...
Barbara Buck Johnson
May 18, 2023
Barbara Buck Johnson, 71 of Wilson passed away Thursday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Rocky Mount Memorial Park, 4454 Dortches Boulevard, Rocky Mount. Reverend Wayne Whitley will officiate.
Barbara is survived by her sons, Byron Johnson and wife, Brandy, Daniel Johnson and wife, Katie, and Shaun Johnson and wife,...
Daniel Howard Miller
May 17, 2023
Daniel Howard Miller, 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 17. He was born on July 13, 1949 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Alfred James Miller and Gladys Moore Miller. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 11:00 am at Present Day Ministries, 8504 Amber Road, Sims, NC. Pastor...
Willard Alfred Evans
May 17, 2023
Willard Alfred Evans, 92, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, May 17. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 21 at 4:00 pm at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1815 Airport Blvd. W, Wilson, NC. Family will receive friends immediately following the funeral service at Tabernacle Baptist Church. Pastor Joe Shakour will officiate.
Willard...
Brenda Lucas Dawes
May 16, 2023
Brenda Lucas Dawes, 79, of Bailey, NC passed to her eternal home with Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 20 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 11:00 am at Joyner’s Funeral Home. ...
Barbara Ann Broadway
May 16, 2023
Barbara Ann Broadway, 77, passed away on Tuesday, May 16.
Barbara is survived by her fiancé, George Hartman; stepson, Destin Hartman; and stepdaughter, Destiny Hartman. She was a passionate animal lover and was very involved in animal protection and helping them find their forever homes.
Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.
Brian Scott McGlaughon
May 14, 2023
Brian Scott McGlaughon, 50, passed away on Sunday, May 14. Family will receive friends on Friday, May 19 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, NC. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 27 at 1:00 pm at the McGlaughon-Jernigan plot within the Ahoskie Town Cemetery in Ahoskie, NC. Pastor...
Ray Williford
May 13, 2023
Ray Williford, 67, passed away on Saturday, May 13. Per Ray’s wishes, there will be no formal services.
Ray is survived by his sons, Joshua Williford and wife, Amanda, and Shane Williford; granddaughter, Ashlyn Williford; grandson, Jackson Williford; sister, Cathy Williford; and brother, Robert Williford.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie Williford and Pearl Flowers...
Vivian Walston Harrell
May 12, 2023
Vivian Walston Harrell, 95, of Wilson, passed away on Friday, May 12. A graveside Entombment service will be held on Wednesday, May 17 at 3:30 pm at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street N, Wilson, NC. Family will receive friends immediately following the service at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Vivian served her community through her work as an LPN at...
Leland "Royce" Pittman
May 11, 2023
Leland “Royce” Pittman, 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 11. Family will receive friends on Monday, May 15 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and a Celebration of Life will follow at 7:00 pm at Daniels Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Reverend Josh Preskitt will officiate. Interment will be held on Tuesday, May...
Barbara Bass Lamm
May 8, 2023
Barbara Bass Lamm, 89, passed away on Monday, May 8. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 15 at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street N, Wilson, NC. Reverend Carol Dean will officiate.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Lynn Lamm Garrison and husband, Glenn of Mebane; sons, Kim Lamm and wife, Vickie of...
Blessin Ann Thorne Vick
May 6, 2023
The oldest of the Thorne girls, Blessin Ann Thorne Vick, 85, passed away at home on May 5th, in Elm City. She has joined her beloved Elton (November 8, 2022) in heaven for she missed him greatly after sixty-three years of a happy marriage.
Blessin was a faithful member of the Elm City Methodist Church and the choir for...
Norma Nichols Mustian
May 4, 2023
Norma Nichols Nance Mustian, age 77, passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2023 in Wilson, NC after a long battle with brain cancer.
Norma was born in Kentucky on July 27, 1945. She spent her career teaching high school English in both Kentucky and North Carolina. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, James R. “Sonny” Nance of...
Heather Dawn Lucas
May 4, 2023
Heather Dawn Lucas, 35, passed away on Thursday, May 4. Family will receive friends on Monday, May 15 from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, NC 27896. A memorial service will be held immediately following visitation at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Reverend Wayne Whitley will officiate.
Heather is survived...
James Carlton "J.C" Hawley
May 4, 2023
James Carlton “J.C.” Hawley, 81 of Elm City went home to be with his Lord on Thursday morning, May 4, 2023. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 2 – 4 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. A private burial will be held at a later date.
J.C. was a loving husband, father, grandad...
Hugh Culvahouse
May 3, 2023
Hugh Culvahouse, 77, passed away on Wednesday, May 3. Family will receive friends on Sunday, May 7 from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC and at other times at the home of Jeannie and Dean Mercer. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Entombment will be held on...
Linda Diane Tamez
Apr 30, 2023
Linda Diane Tamez, 58, passed away on Sunday, April 30. Family will receive friends on Friday, May 5 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 6 at 11:00 am at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Reverend Bobby Tucker will officiate.
Linda is survived by her loving husband,...
Johnnie Alton Ferrell
Apr 29, 2023
Johnnie Alton Ferrell, 75, passed away on Saturday, April 29. A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 1 at 6:30 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will be held on Tuesday, May 2 at 2:00 pm at the Ferrell Family Cemetery, Morning Side Road in Wilson, NC. Family will receive friends at Joyner’s Funeral Home on Monday, May...
Portia Joyner Hardison
Apr 29, 2023
Portia Joyner Hardison, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 29. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 2 from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 2 at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will be on Wednesday, May...
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