Obituaries
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Joyce Denton Manning
Jul 9, 2022
Joyce Denton Manning, of Bailey, passed away Saturday. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in Bailey Town Cemetery. Pastor Jerry Barbee will officiate.
Joyce is survived by her daughters, Theresa Moore of Bailey, Lori Stancil of Bailey; son, Brent Manning and wife, Teresa of Zebulon; one granddaughter; seven grandsons and five great...
Peggy Ann Ellis
Jul 9, 2022
Peggy Ann Gaither Ellis, 88, of Elm City, passed away Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Private burial will be held for the family. Pastor Wayne Whitley will officiate.
The Family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 – 6:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...
Evelyn Anne Snipes
Jul 9, 2022
Evelyn Anne Snipes, 70, of Wilson passed away Saturday. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2022 in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Pastor Stephen Herring will officiate.
Anne is survived by her brother, Finley Snipes, Jr. of Wilson; nephew, Chip Snipes of Wilson, and numerous cousins.
She was preceded in death by her...
Jimmy Dolittle Wilson
Jul 3, 2022
Jimmy Dolittle Wilson was born on July 15, 1943, to James and Mary Ellen Wilson. He was raised in Lucama on a farm working hard as a young man. He graduated from Lucama High School and decided he was done with farming. He went to work with Thurston Motor Lines until being drafted by the United States Army, he served...
Annie Louise Creech
Jul 1, 2022
Mrs. Annie Louise Creech, 88, of Kenly, NC died peacefully at her home Friday, July 1st surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Creech was born March 9, 1934 in Nash County, NC a daughter of the late Hubert and Iva Hayes Denton. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Creech was predeceased by her husband, Earl Lewis Creech and 3 sisters and...
Linda Steinhauser Webb
Jun 28, 2022
Linda Steinhauser Webb, 65, of Lucama, passed away Tuesday. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Loni Aycock and husband, Michael of Black Creek; son, Gene Webb, Jr. and wife, Lisa of Knightdale; sister,...
William Bobby Ferrell
Jun 28, 2022
William Bobby Ferrell, 84, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Little Rock Free Will Baptist Church, 6115 Little Rock Church Road, Lucama. Rev. Kelley Smart will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service in the Heritage Hall.
Bobby is survived by his loving...
Allen Wheless Lamm
Jun 27, 2022
Allen Wheless Lamm, 87, of Lillington, passed away Monday. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Spring Hope Memorial Gardens, 7881 Webbs Mill Road, Spring Hope. Pastor Ricky Anderson will officiate.
Allen served his country faithfully in the United States Navy. After that, he moved on to working as a driver...
Gregory Stewart Lee
Jun 25, 2022
Gregory Stewart Lee, 70, of Wilson, passed away Saturday. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Johnny Sullivan will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1-2 p.m.
Greg is survived by his daughters, Michelle Shildt and husband, Mike of Kinston, Marcia Morrissey...
Patricia Hope Howard Gipe
Jun 25, 2022
Patricia Hope Howard Gipe was born on February 28, 1926, in Asheville, North Carolina. She died peacefully in her sleep on June 25, 2022, at the age of 96. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Battleboro Cemetery, Cemetery Drive, Battleboro, North Carolina.
Patricia graduated from Fayetteville High School in...
Harry Nelson Hunter
Jun 25, 2022
Harry Nelson Hunter, 80 of Wilson passed away Saturday. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2022 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Jonathan Ange will officiate.
Harry retired from Sprint after thirty-six years of service. He was a loving husband, father, step-father and grandfather who was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
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Jessie Bailey Amerson
Jun 25, 2022
Jessie Bailey Amerson, age 88, ended her earthly journey peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was born on December 16, 1933 in Johnston County, to the late Chester and Annie Mae Bailey.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Sam Amerson in 2009 and sister, Esther “Skeeter” Davis.
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