Obituaries
Martha Josephine Joyner
Aug 29, 2022
Martha Josephine Joyner, 71 of Elm City passed away Monday. The family will receive friends at the home.
Martha is survived by her only son, Brian Hayes of Elm City; niece, Lesia Russo and husband, Gary, and her first husband, Mickey Hayes.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Douglas Joyner; parents, Marvin and Rosa Lanier;...
Dorothy Steadman Powell
Aug 28, 2022
Dorothy Steadman Powell, 104, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Maplewood Cemetery. Pastor Chris Thomas will officiate.
Dorothy is survived by her sons, Charles Powell III of Wilson; Rodney Powell and wife, Pauline of Ft. Walt, Florida; grandsons, Aiden Powell of Ft.Walton, Florida and Alex Powell...
Virginia Taylor
Aug 25, 2022
My beloved Mother, Virginia Taylor, passed away peacefully on August 25th from a sudden illness. She was 77 years old and was surrounded by her family when she went to meet her Savior.
Virginia was born to the late Jeter and Pauline Woody on January 8, 1945, in Roxboro, North Carolina. After graduating from high school, she had her...
Jacquelyn Dianne Collier
Aug 25, 2022
Jaquelyn "Jackie" Dianne Collier, 62 of Lucama passed away on Thursday, August 25. The family will celebrate the life of Jackie on her birthday, September 25, but will receive friends at the family home leading up to the celebration.
Jackie was a devoted daughter, mother, and grandmother. She was also a beloved figure at the former Quick Stop Mart on...
Ann Edwards Strickland
Aug 22, 2022
Ann Edwards Strickland, 87 of Bailey passed away Monday. A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 11 a.m. in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey.
Ann was a dedicated teacher for thirty-seven years. Her career began at Zebulon High School, and she retired from Southern Nash High School in 1995. Ann was a member of Bailey Methodist...
James (Jim) Franklin Thomas Snell
Aug 22, 2022
James (Jim) Franklin Thomas Snell, a faithful servant of God, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus early Monday morning, August 22, 2022, at the age of 67.
A Celebration of Life, officiated by Pastor Justin Deeter, will be held at Joyner's Funeral Home in Wilson on Friday, August 26th at 1:00 p.m. The Family will receive Friends prior...
Shirley "Nana-Lisa" Baker
Aug 21, 2022
July 5, 1961 – August 21, 2022
Shirley “Nana-Lisa” Baker, 61, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. The Family will receive Friends immediately after the service.
Lisa is survived by her loving husband, Keith of the home; son, Mike Baker and...
Helen Estelle Patterson
Aug 21, 2022
Helen Estelle Patterson, 92, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. At this time, no Funeral or Memorial Service is immediately planned.
Helen is survived by 16 Nieces and Nephews and predeceased by her Parents.
Paul Jones Bright
Aug 19, 2022
Paul Jones Bright, 88 of Lucama passed away Friday. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Farmington Heights Church.
Paul is survived by his sons, Michael Bright, and Tony Bright and wife, Connie; sisters, Wanda Rodgers, Glenda Wolfe, June Gillian, and Patsy Jones, and his brother, Kenneth Bright and wife, Susan.
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Raymond Roland "Ray Ray" Proulx
Aug 18, 2022
Raymond “Ray Ray” Roland Proulx, 73, of Elm City, passed away Thursday. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Oak Grove FWB Church, Elm City, North Carolina. Rev. Chris Harris will officiate.
Ray faithfully served his country in the United States Army. He later obtained his license as an optometrist...
James Fallat
Aug 18, 2022
James Fallat, 79, of Stantonsburg, passed away Thursday. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Larry Flowers will officiate. Interment will follow in the Bailey Town Cemetery.
The Family will receive Friends prior to the service from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...
Harry Pettis Norvell
Aug 16, 2022
Harry Pettis Norvell, 87, of Wilson, ascended to his heavenly home surrounded by family Tuesday. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2022, in Maplewood Cemetery. Rev. David Allen will officiate.
The Family will receive Friends on Saturday, August 20, 2022, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...
Donnie Hugh Nichols
Aug 16, 2022
Donnie Hugh Nichols, 80, of Bailey, passed away Tuesday. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Nobles Chapel Baptist Church. Officiating will be Reverend Ron Cava along with Reverends Chase and Brittany Caldwell. Interment will follow in Nobles Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
The Family will receive friends on Thursday, August...
Daniel Voss Dieter
Aug 14, 2022
Daniel Voss Dieter, 67, of Bailey, passed away Sunday. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Walter Blackman will officiate. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
The Family will receive Friends prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...
Anna Gavin Bradshaw
Aug 12, 2022
Anna Gavin Bradshaw, 60, of Rock Ridge, passed away Friday. A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. Interment will follow at Marsh Swamp Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 – 3:45 p.m. at...
Melva Deans
Aug 12, 2022
Melva Deans, 90 of Sims passed away Friday. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Melva was an avid piano player, great cook and a member of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She was retired from Wilson Memorial Hospital. ...
Andrew "Drew" Cole Lucas
Aug 11, 2022
Andrew “Drew” Cole Lucas, 26, of Bailey, passed away Thursday. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Rock Hill Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. Danny Harris will officiate.
The Family will receive Friends prior to the service from 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...
George Edward Newsome, MD
Aug 11, 2022
George Edward Newsome, Sr., MD, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Thursday at the age of 78. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Dr. William Presnell will officiate.
George loved people, and a...
David Lee Blackston
Aug 7, 2022
David Lee Blackston, age 67, born on June 11, 1955, of Wilson, North Carolina sadly passed away on August 7, 2022.
David is survived by his sons Wadell Blackston (Christine) Duan Blackston, David Blackston Jr. (Iesha), daughters Tonya Winfree (Mark), Felecia Blackston-Johnson (Curtis), Temeka Webb, Latashia Burgess (Bobby), brothers Bobby Funderburke Sr. (Renee), Owen Funderburke III, Reese Funderburke, sisters...
Marie Patricia Accurso Meier
Aug 7, 2022
Marie Patricia Accurso Meier, 86, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. Funeral Mass will be held at a later date at St. Therese Catholic Church.
Marie is survived by her daughters, Patricia Gonzalez, Karen Steeg, Maxine Hargrove and husband, David; son, Anthony Meier and wife, Holly; sisters, Jeanette Kneebone, Catherine Gardner and husband, Brett; brother, Anthony Accurso and wife, Virginia;...
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