Obituaries

Robert "Bobby"  Lee Dunn, Jr.

Robert "Bobby" Lee Dunn, Jr.

Aug 5, 2022

Robert Lee “Bobby” Dunn, Jr., of Wilson, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at the age of 84 after battling a lengthy illness. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 8, at the First United Methodist Church, 100 W. Green Street, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in Asbury Hall,...

James Thomas Daniel

James Thomas Daniel

Aug 3, 2022

James Thomas Daniel, 55, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a future date for the immediate family.

 

James is survived by his parents, Albert “Al” Thomas Daniel and Linda Winborne Daniel of Wilson; sister, Jennifer Daniel Boughman (Lee) of Fayetteville; brothers, Albert Thomas Daniel, Jr. (Elizabeth) of Kenly and Douglas Adam...

Shelby Jean Ricks Whitfield

Shelby Jean Ricks Whitfield

Aug 3, 2022

Shelby Jean Ricks Whitfield, 81, of Hurdle Mills, passed away Wednesday. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 

Shelby is survived by her granddaughters, Ava Stone, Bella Stone and their father, Dusty Stone; sister, Lucille Troutman and husband,...

Anne Anderson Bridgers Hackney

Anne Anderson Bridgers Hackney

Aug 3, 2022

Anne Anderson Bridgers Hackney, 93, passed away with courage and grace on August 3, 2022, after a lengthy illness.  She was born in Wilson, North Carolina on March 23rd, 1929, to Thomas Fleming Bridgers and Louise Anderson Bridgers.  She graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1947.  In 1951, she graduated from Duke University where she was a member...

Michael Joseph Halpin

Michael Joseph Halpin

Aug 2, 2022

Michael Joseph Halpin, 79, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Impact Church, 3338 Corbett Ave., Elm City at 6:00 p.m.

 

Michael is survived by his sons, Kevin Halpin and fiancé, Valerie Simmons of Wilson and Michael Halpin of Salem, Oregon; brother, Peter Halpin of Daly City, California; niece,...

Elmira House Alvord

Elmira House Alvord

Jul 31, 2022

Elmira Herring Alvord passed away on July 31, 2022 at the age of 87.  A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m.  on Saturday, September 10, 2022 in Maplewood Cemetery, 400 College Road, Wilson.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Alvord; parents, Kenneth James Herring and Ruth Briley Herring and her sisters, Ruth Bazemore and...

Rita Jean Indelicato

Rita Jean Indelicato

Jul 26, 2022

Rita Jean Indelicato, 77 of Coral Springs, Florida passed away Tuesday.  A memorial service will be held later in Florida.

 

Rita is survived by her daughters, Kelly Indelicato of Coral Springs, and Kimberly George Anton of Wilson; her son, Thomas George of Coral Springs, Florida; ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Tyson Little Barnes

Tyson Little Barnes

Jul 26, 2022

Tyson Little Barnes, 47, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday. A Committal Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Maplewood Cemetery.

 

The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Tyson is survived by his mother, Vickie L. Barnes; aunts,...

Benjamin "Ben" Thomas Raper

Benjamin "Ben" Thomas Raper

Jul 25, 2022

Benjamin Thomas Raper, 81, of Lucama, passed away Monday. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in the Black Creek Town Cemetery. Rev. DeWayne Eakes will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00-10:45 at Joyner’s Funeral Home.

 

Ben graduated...

Milton Ray Parrish

Milton Ray Parrish

Jul 23, 2022

Milton Ray Parrish, 55, of Lucama, passed away Saturday. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Milton is...

Rebecca "Becky" Jean Womble

Rebecca "Becky" Jean Womble

Jul 22, 2022

Former Wilson resident and retired Physical Therapy Assistant, Rebecca Jean “Becky” Womble, passed away from natural causes in a faith-based hospital in Tampa, FL on Friday July 22, 2022, at the age of 80.  Becky was surrounded by love and joined her predeceased family members in her purest form.

 

Becky was born in Wilson County, NC on February 18,...

Joanie Nichole Brown

Joanie Nichole Brown

Jul 21, 2022

Joanie Nichole Brown, 43, formerly of Bailey, passed away into the arms of the Lord on Thursday. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery. Pastor Pam Denton will officiate.

 

The Family will receive friends prior to...

Willie Eugene "Gene" Speight

Willie Eugene "Gene" Speight

Jul 19, 2022

Willie Eugene “Gene” Speight, 87, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday evening at home surrounded by his loving family. A Homecoming Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, July 25, 2022, in Evergreen Memorial Park. Rev. Shawn Garnett and Bishop Bobby...

Ramona Scott Wilson

Ramona Scott Wilson

Jul 19, 2022

Ramona Scott Wilson, 72, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Nephew, Beaty Bass will officiate. All visitors will be received only at the funeral home. Visitation will be immediately following the Memorial Service.

 

Ramona is survived by...

James Earl "Buck" Whitley

James Earl "Buck" Whitley

Jul 19, 2022

James Earl “Buck” Whitley, 88, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday. A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home with visitation immediately following. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on July 22, 2022, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.

 

Buck is survived by his daughters, Connie Ballance and...

William Troy Pope

William Troy Pope

Jul 15, 2022

William Troy (Scoke) Pope, 78 of Sims passed away Friday.  A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Dr. Rev. DeWayne Eakes will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends following the service until 4 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Troy (Scoke) was the former Mayor of...

George Franklin Rice, Sr.

George Franklin Rice, Sr.

Jul 15, 2022

George Franklin Rice, Sr., 88 of Bath passed away Friday.  A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., on Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson.  The family will receive friends following the internment.

 

George is survived by his wife, Sylvia Winstead Rice; son, Frankie Rice of Bath; granddaughters, Lee Rice of Hickory, and Jamie Rice of...

Margaret Woodruff

Margaret Woodruff

Jul 14, 2022

Margaret Woodruff, 88, of Black Creek, passed away peacefully on Thursday. A Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Randy Jenkins will officiate. The Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6-7 p.m.

 

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00...

Roland H. "Moe" Mohesky

Roland H. "Moe" Mohesky

Jul 11, 2022

Roland H.” Moe” Mohesky, 81, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022.  He was born in Washington Missouri on March 29, 1941.

 

Roland married his wife Shirley at 18 years of age and joined Cargill after graduating from the University of Missouri. He spent over 30 years with Cargill prior to full time managing his own operations. Roland loved farming...

Joseph Elton Bissette

Joseph Elton Bissette

Jul 10, 2022

Joseph Elton Bissette, 83, of Stanhope, quietly finished his earthly work on Sunday. While our hearts are so sad to lose his presence in our daily life, we remain content in knowing that his future is with God and our memories together which will sustain us beyond these days of grief.

 

A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00...

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