Obituaries

Joseph "Joe" Anthony George

Joseph "Joe" Anthony George

Sep 22, 2024

Joseph Anthony George, 92, passed away on September 22, 2024, surrounded by family. Joe was born on October 17, 1931, in Manchester, NH to the late Charles and Rachel (Ayoub) George. He served as a medic in the National Guard from 1948-1949 before joining the US Navy in October 1950, in which he served until May 1954. While in the...

James "Jimmy" Michael Evans

James "Jimmy" Michael Evans

Sep 21, 2024

James "Jimmy" Michael Evans, 62, of Middlesex passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, peacefully at his home and went to be with his Savior. The family will receive friends from 6- 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, September 25, 2024 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Peele Evans of the home; daughter, Debbie...

Barbara Nell Edwards

Barbara Nell Edwards

Sep 21, 2024

Barbara Nell Edwards, 88, of Wilson passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. 

 The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 6:45 p.m. prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 Barbara is survived by her sons, Mike...

Karen Hinkle Wagamon

Karen Hinkle Wagamon

Sep 20, 2024

Karen Hinkle Wagamon, 73 of Wilson passed away from a short illness on Friday, September 20, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Deacon Michel du Sablon will officiate. 

The family will receive friends on Saturday immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Karen...

Coleen Stott Perry

Coleen Stott Perry

Sep 18, 2024

Coleen Stott Perry, 83 of Elm City passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2024, in Stantonsburg Town Cemetery, Stantonsburg. Rev. Katrina Whitted will officiate. 

Coleen was a farmer’s wife, and she was a hardworking lady. She had a big heart for everybody. Coleen loved her family and friends, and...

Richard "Dick" Hoyt Gurkin

Richard "Dick" Hoyt Gurkin

Sep 17, 2024

Richard “Dick” Hoyt Gurkin, 89, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church, 207 Tarboro Street NE, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. Scott Schieber will officiate.

 The family will receive friends immediately following the church service at First Christian Church, Wilson.

 Dick graduated from Charles...

Colby Ryan Lucas

Colby Ryan Lucas

Sep 15, 2024

Colby Ryan Lucas, 23, of Wilson passed away Sunday evening. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2024, at White Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 3967 W. Hornes Church Road, Bailey. Pastor Hal Jones and Pastor Daniel Lancaster will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...

Jared Charles Lucas

Jared Charles Lucas

Sep 15, 2024

Jared Charles Lucas, 24, of Wilson passed away Sunday evening. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2024, at White Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 3967 W. Hornes Church Road, Bailey. Pastor Hal Jones and Pastor Daniel Lancaster will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...

Edward "Ed" Earl Parris

Edward "Ed" Earl Parris

Sep 15, 2024



                                                                                    

 

 Edward “Ed” Earl Parris 86, passed away at home with his family at his side, on Sunday, September 15,...

Dusty Ray Viverette

Dusty Ray Viverette

Sep 14, 2024

Dusty Ray Viverette, 61, of Wilson passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in Buckhorn Cemetery, 8039 Hwy 42, Kenly. Pastor Daylon Mooneyham will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 1 – 3 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 One of Dusty’s loves was...

Billy Ray Benton

Billy Ray Benton

Sep 13, 2024

Billy Ray Benton, 85 of Fremont passed away Friday, September 13, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2024, in Eureka Cemetery, Eureka. Pastor Mark Sauls will officiate.

 Billy Ray was a truck driver, and he loved to tinker on lawn mowers. He was a faithful husband, and beloved step-father. Billy Ray will be greatly...

Linda Lee Musgrave

Linda Lee Musgrave

Sep 12, 2024

Linda Hinchey Musgrave, 80, of Wilson passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Scott Eatmon will officiate.

 Linda was a very hard worker and dedicated mother. At the age of ten, David Wayne’s father, Lewis David Dorsey, passed away in a boating accident,...

Harold Scotty Whitley

Harold Scotty Whitley

Sep 9, 2024

Harold Scotty Whitley, 74, of Elm City passed away Monday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2024 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove, Elm City. Rev. Gene Wells will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Thursday evening, September 12, 2024 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road...

Heneritta Lewis Price

Heneritta Lewis Price

Sep 9, 2024

Heneritta Lewis Price, 83, of Middlesex passed away Monday, September 9, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex. Rev. Jonathan Pierce will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...

Esther "Jane" Rountree

Esther "Jane" Rountree

Sep 6, 2024

Esther “Jane” Sawrey Rountree, 81 of Wilson passed away Friday, September 6, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. David Barnes will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 12:30- 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road...

Norman Glenwood Morgan

Norman Glenwood Morgan

Sep 4, 2024

Norman Glenwood Morgan of New London, NC, formerly of Wilson, NC, aged 75, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 4th, in the presence of his wife, Dianne, and his daughter, Cindy, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 9, 2024 at Grace Baptist Church, 644 Edgemont Street, Albemarle with funeral services and burial in Wilson...

Jerry Thomas Lucas

Jerry Thomas Lucas

Sep 3, 2024

Jerry Thomas Lucas, 70, of Elm City passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Jerry’s Life will be held on Friday evening, September 6, 2024, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

He loved spending time with his family, especially his twin grandsons, and enjoyed traveling to...

Doris M. Kuster

Doris M. Kuster

Sep 1, 2024

Doris M. Kuster (nee Miller) of Elm City, NC, formerly of Toms River, NJ, aged 92 passed on Sunday, September 1 in the presence of her daughter Diane and her son Robert at home. Doris was born in the Bronx, New York and grew up in Germany during the Second World War. Upon her return to the United States in...

Billy W. Stone

Billy W. Stone

Aug 31, 2024

Billy W. Stone, long-time Bailey businessman and Wilson Christian Academy board member and supporter, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at age 89. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Stone, son Grady Stone, daughter Holly Parmelee, and sisters Lucy Stone and Joan Goodman of Middlesex. The family will have a private interment at the F. W. Stone Memorial Cemetery. 

Although...

Rosa Lee Baker

Rosa Lee Baker

Aug 31, 2024

 Rosa Lee Baker was a faithful Christian woman and a skilled cook. Much of her family remembers gathering in her home for Sunday lunches, where she lined the table with fried chicken, collard greens and scratch-made biscuits. 

 Her grandsons played basketball in her front yard so often that the grass died off, leaving dirt patches where they ran. 

 She provided endless laughs...

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