Obituaries
John Craven Taylor, Jr.
Feb 7, 2025
John Craven Taylor, Jr., 76 of Wilson passed away Friday, February 7, 2025. Services are pending for a later date.
John is survived by his loving wife of forty-seven years, Aprell C. Taylor of the home; sons, Dave Taylor and wife, Amanda of Winston-Salem, and Jon Taylor and wife, Amanda of Charleston, South Carolina; his grandchildren, Nikki, Marissa and Izzy, and...
Joel Lorin Herndon
Feb 6, 2025
Joel Lorin Herndon was born on March 14, 1954, in Washington D.C. to Joseph Larue and Doris Daye Herndon. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 4 - 6 p.m. at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
He gained his wings on February 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in Wilson. Joel spent his informative...
Rebecca "Becky" Elizabeth Gale
Feb 5, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” Elizabeth Gale, age 60, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 5, 2025. She was born July 2,1964 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Robert Lloyd Gale “Bob” and Ruth Ann Briggs.
Becky was preceded in death by her Mother, Ruth.
She is survived by her father, Bob Gale; stepmother, Tina Gale; brothers and sisters, Todd(Liz) Gale, Tracy(Rod) Arnott, Bobbie Gale,...
Myrtle Ann Natalie Roussel
Feb 5, 2025
Myrtle Ann “Annie” Natalie Roussel, 84, of Middlesex passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2025, in Black Creek Town Cemetery, Black Creek. Her nephew, Michael Harrington will officiate.
Annie was retired from Square D in Knightdale.
Annie is survived by several loving nieces and nephews, and preceded in death by her...
Sara Batts Robbins
Feb 5, 2025
Sara Batts Robbins, 73, passed away on February 5, 2025, after a long and courageous journey with late-stage congestive heart failure.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 12 – 2:45 p.m. with a memorial service at 3 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Pastor John Check will officiate.
Sara was born on March 2,...
Daisy Lee Bridgers
Feb 2, 2025
Daisy Hulon Bridgers, 89, of Tarboro has finished her battle with Alzheimer’s and is in the presence of her Lord now. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in Edgecombe Memorial Park, 2879 US Hwy 258 S, Tarboro. Reverend John Hudson and Reverend Stuart Harmon will officiate.
She is survived by her sons, Toby Bridgers...
Brenda Alene Gilbert
Feb 1, 2025
Brenda Alene Gilbert, 80, of Wilson passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Brenda was retired from BB&T after twenty-three years. She volunteered with Meals on Wheel and United Way and she was an avid golfer. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed dearly.
Brenda is survived by her loving husband of thirty years, Joey...
Barnes "Barney" Preston Mumford
Feb 1, 2025
Barnes “Barney” Preston Mumford, 80, of Garner passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Barney was a loving husband, father, grandfather, a friend to all who knew him. He enjoyed all the things outdoors, especially fishing at Riverside and spending time at his house in Beaufort. Barney’s pride was his granddaughter, Brianna, and he cherished every moment he could spend with her....
Leslie Ray Manning
Jan 31, 2025
Leslie Ray Manning, 93 of Middlesex passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at home.
The family will be receiving friends on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 1:00-2:45pm at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Pkwy, Wilson, NC. A memorial service will follow in the chapel at 3:00pm.
Ray was a kind and loving man, who loved his friends and family whole heartedly....
John "Doug" Douglas Brown
Jan 31, 2025
John “Doug” Douglas Brown, 87 of Bailey passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in Bailey Town Cemetery. Rev. Ricky Anderson will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Bailey Methodist Church, 12437 Green Street, Bailey.
Doug was a farmer, a...
Michelle Bissette Finch
Jan 30, 2025
Michelle Bissette Finch, 57 of Bailey passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 7th from 6-8pm at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Pkwy, Wilson, NC. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Saturday, February 8th, at Bailey Methodist Church, 12437 Green St, Bailey, NC, with interment to follow at Bailey Cemetery, 11499 S 581,...
Grace Taylor Winstead
Jan 30, 2025
Grace Taylor Winstead, 95 of Wilson passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson with the family receiving friends immediately following. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2025, in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. Jonathan Ange...
Debbie Gail Lee
Jan 29, 2025
Debbie Gail Lee, 69 of Fremont passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Pastor Dave Varnell will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday prior to the service from 12:45 – 1:45 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...
Terry Jo Goff Wiggs
Jan 26, 2025
Terry Jo Goff Wiggs, 62 of Wilson passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, January 26, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. A private interment will be held. Her dear cousin, Rev. Todd Narron will officiate.
The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon prior to the service from 12:30...
Rodney Ray Gardner
Jan 21, 2025
Rodney Ray Gardner, 57, of Elm City passed away on the evening of January 21, 2025. He was born on July 21, 1967, to Grace and Leland Gardner.
Celebration of Life will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2025, at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson with the family receiving friends and family directly following the service.
Rodney...
Kimberly "Kim" Jones Pittman
Jan 21, 2025
Kimberly “Kim” Jones Pittman, 63 of Fremont passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Bishop Douglas Atkinson will officiate.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 5 – 6:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.
Kim is...
Evelyn Mae Edgerton
Jan 16, 2025
Evelyn Mae Edgerton, 93, of Wilson passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. Matthew Spencer will officiate.
The family will receive friends Monday afternoon, from 12...
Susie Bolt Dewald
Jan 16, 2025
Susie Bolt Dewald, 71, of Wilson passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025, with the family receiving friends immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Ralph Webb will officiate.
Susie’s...
Lillian Rebekah Smith
Jan 14, 2025
Lillian Rebekah Beard Smith passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, February 7, 2025, from 6-8pm at Joyner's Funeral Home, Wilson.
Rebekah is survived by her daughter, Angela Smith; granddaughters Katheryne Smith and Lillian Smith;...
Joseph "Joe" Edward Brown
Jan 14, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Edward Brown, 77, of Bailey passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Pastor Pam Denton will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday morning prior to the service from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. at...
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