Obituaries

Louis Joseph Rosas, Jr.

Louis Joseph Rosas, Jr.

Sep 23, 2022

Louis Joseph Rosas, Jr., 88, of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully September 23rd at home surrounded by family. Louis served his country in the military for over 20 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion.

Louis is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; children...

Thomas "Tom" Woodard Ruffin, Jr.

Thomas "Tom" Woodard Ruffin, Jr.

Sep 23, 2022

Thomas “Tom” Woodard Ruffin, Jr., 68, of Wilson, passed away Friday. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. David Barnes will officiate.

 

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

 

Tom is survived by his life companion...

Mary Elizabeth Winbourne

Mary Elizabeth Winbourne

Sep 22, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Winbourne, 92, of Columbia Maryland passed away Thursday September 22. The family will receive friends and family Wednesday, October 5, 2022, from 2:00-3:00 p.m., at Joyner's Funeral Home 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.

 

Mary was born in Wilson and moved to Washington DC with her husband, Lonnie. They then moved to...

Minnie Thorne Winborne

Minnie Thorne Winborne

Sep 21, 2022

Minnie Thorne Winborne, 91, of Sims, passed away peacefully on Wednesday. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends from 6:30 – 8:30 on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, as...

Richard "Rich" Alan Scarberry, Jr.

Richard "Rich" Alan Scarberry, Jr.

Sep 21, 2022

Richard “Rich” Alan Scarberry, Jr., 55 of Wilson passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.  The family will receive friends and family Saturday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Rich was a lifetime fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Indians, and Cleveland Browns.  He was a member of...

Marie Hedrick Easter

Marie Hedrick Easter

Sep 21, 2022

Marie Hedrick Easter, 99 of Wilson passed away Wednesday.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1815 Airport Boulevard NW, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  Pastor Joe Shakour will officiate.

 

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

Allen Weaver Scurry

Allen Weaver Scurry

Sep 20, 2022

Allen Weaver Scurry, 71 of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, went to meet our Lord and Savior on September 20, 2022.  He was born on October 5,1950 to James H. and Geneva Scurry.  He retired from working years in construction.

                                                                                                                                               

He is survived by his brother Lewis Scurry, his daughters Gina Grosser and husband Allen, Lisa Lenamon and husband Shane,...

Patricia "Patsy" Selvidge Ferrell

Patricia "Patsy" Selvidge Ferrell

Sep 18, 2022

Patricia “Patsy” Ferrell, 74, of Sims, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Pastor Mike Renfrow will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...

Ashley Danielle Jones

Ashley Danielle Jones

Sep 16, 2022

Ashley Danielle Jones, 30, of Bailey, passed away peacefully on Friday. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30-1:45 p.m.

 

Ashley is survived by her loving mother, Mary Terry of Bailey; brother, Mark Steven Terry of Bailey; stepfather, Steve...

Brittney Ashley Batts

Brittney Ashley Batts

Sep 16, 2022

Brittney Ashley Batts, 26 of Wilson passed away Friday, September 16, 2022.  A mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2022 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street N, Wilson.  Inurnment will follow in the columbarium. Father Jeffrey Bowker will officiate.

 

Brittney is survived by her mother, Kristie Jordan Adams and step-father, Michael;...

Patsy Tripp Perry

Patsy Tripp Perry

Sep 15, 2022

Patsy Tripp Perry, 86, of Wake Forest, went home to be with her heavenly father while surrounded by her loving family Thursday, September 15. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Snow Hill Cemetery. Reverend Daniel Savage will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends...

Martha Anne Batts Darden

Martha Anne Batts Darden

Sep 15, 2022

Martha Anne Batts Darden, 84, of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Stantonsburg Town Cemetery. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral...

Edna Wiggins Petway

Edna Wiggins Petway

Sep 14, 2022

Edna Wiggins Petway, 93, of Wilson, met her Lord and Savior on Wednesday. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. Rev. LaVon Phillips and Rev. Daylon Mooneyham will officiate.

 

Family will receive friends prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home...

Donnie Thomas Boykin, Jr.

Donnie Thomas Boykin, Jr.

Sep 11, 2022

Our son, Donnie Thomas Boykin, Jr., was born on November 9, 1977, and passed away unexpectedly at work on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

 

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate.

 

The Family will receive friends...

Mary Lee Talley Redding

Mary Lee Talley Redding

Sep 11, 2022

Mary Lee Talley Redding, 77, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in Maplewood Cemetery. Rev. Charles Robl will officiate.

 

Mary Lee is survived by her son, William “Bill” R. Redding III and wife, Pam of Wilson; daughter, Sara Elizabeth Redding of Wilson; sister, Sarah Talley Kevitt of...

Celeste Ramsey Watson

Celeste Ramsey Watson

Sep 10, 2022

Celeste Ramsey Watson, 77, died Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Wilson, North Carolina.

 

A native of Gaffney, South Carolina, Celeste graduated from Gaffney High School and Appalachian State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. After teaching at St. Thomas More School in Chapel Hill for several years, Celeste moved to Wilson in 1973, where...

Beatrice Sides Huneycutt

Beatrice Sides Huneycutt

Sep 9, 2022

Beatrice “Beacy” Sides Huneycutt, 98, of Bailey, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side.

 

Beacy was a long-time faithful member of Salem United Methodist Church. She loved spending time in the outdoors, especially gardening and had the most beautiful flowers. Beacy was the happiest when she was spending time and doing things with her family. She...

Daniel "Danny" Andrew Jordan, III

Daniel "Danny" Andrew Jordan, III

Sep 7, 2022

Daniel “Danny” Andrew Jordan, III, 75, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. Rev. Rusty Russell and Rev. Brad Perry will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends from 6-8...

Tara Marie Battles

Tara Marie Battles

Sep 5, 2022

Tara Marie Battles, 43, of Wilson, passed away Monday. No Funeral or Memorial Service is immediately planned. The family will notify loved ones in the future when a service is scheduled.

 

Tara is survived by father, Rodger Battles, Sr.; brothers, Rodger Battles, Jr. and Ian Battles; nephews, Jesse Battles, Carson Battles and Carter Battles; nieces, Alexis Battles, Ciena Cheverria...

David Monroe Naliboff

David Monroe Naliboff

Aug 30, 2022

David Monroe Naliboff, 49, passed away Tuesday. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family can be contacted for the date and time.

 

David was a dedicated husband and father. He loved his wife, children and family. He enjoyed many things and was a jack of all trades. David was loved deeply by many.

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