Obituaries

Delois Stewart Thompson

Delois Stewart Thompson

Feb 4, 2022

Delois Stewart Thompson

June 10, 1952 – February 3, 2022

Delois Stewart Thompson, 69, of Wilson, passed away Thursday. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.

 

The family will receive friends...

Isaac Lester Bass, Jr.

Isaac Lester Bass, Jr.

Feb 4, 2022

Isaac Lester Bass, Jr.

June 14, 1952 – February 4, 2022

Isaac “Bud” Lester Bass, Jr. of Wilson, 69, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022. He was the son of the late Isaac “Lester” and Mildred Ruffin Bass also of Wilson. He is survived by his son, Isaac “Les” Lester Bass III and wife Elizabeth of Elm City, his sister...

Brenda Lamm Whitley

Brenda Lamm Whitley

Feb 3, 2022

June 20, 1952 – February 3, 2022

Brenda Lamm Whitley, 69, of Wilson, passed away Thursday. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 7, 2022, in Evergreen Memorial Park. Rev. Rodney Franklin will officiate.

Brenda is survived by her loving husband, Kinsey Morgan Whitley, Sr. of the home; daughters, Deborah Girton and husband, Benny of...

Thelma Greenfield Snow

Thelma Greenfield Snow

Feb 3, 2022

 

Thelma Greenfield Snow

January 16, 1936 – February 3, 2022

Thelma Greenfield Snow, 86, of Wilson, passed away Thursday. She will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know and love her.

 

Thelma is survived by her loving husband, Raymond Snow; daughters, Danielle Snow Rodriguez and Janeen Snow; son, Jerry Lee Snow; grandsons, Benjamin Rodriguez and...

James Franklin Johnson

James Franklin Johnson

Feb 3, 2022

James Franklin Johnson

July 7, 1943 – February 3, 2022

 James Franklin Johnson, 78, of Wilson, passed away Thursday. A graveside service will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Elmwood Cemetery, 303 E. North Street, Fremont. Rev. Rusty Russell will officiate. 

 

The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Joyner’s...

Philip Eugene Holmes

Philip Eugene Holmes

Feb 2, 2022

Philip Eugene Holmes

April 18, 1938 – February 2, 2022

Philip Eugene Holmes, 83, a loving father and husband, passed away peacefully at sunset. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Swift Creek Baptist Church, 9300 Penny Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The family will receive friends in the sanctuary prior to...

Bettie "Betsy" Powell High

Bettie "Betsy" Powell High

Feb 1, 2022

 WILSON, N.C. – Mrs. Betsy Powell High, 80, of Wilson, NC passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, February 1, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Goldsboro, NC, Betsy moved to Wilson as a young child and always considered herself a native, no matter where she lived in the world.

 Betsy was a member of the first class...

Johnnie Worrell, Jr.

Johnnie Worrell, Jr.

Feb 1, 2022

 

 

July 7, 1948 – February 1, 2022

Johnnie Worrell, Jr., 73, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. Visitation will immediately follow services.

 

Johnnie is survived by his loving wife, Jean...

Donald Rand Parrish

Donald Rand Parrish

Jan 31, 2022

Donald Rand Parrish

January 28, 1952 – January 31, 2022

 Donald Rand Parrish, 70, of Fremont, passed away Monday. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Maplewood Cemetery. Rev. Phil Baucom will officiate.

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

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Harriett Moore Page

Harriett Moore Page

Jan 30, 2022

 

March 27, 1941 – January 30, 2022

 “May the Angels bound and surround you always”

 

Harriett Moore Page, 80, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at First Baptist Church, 311 Nash Street N., Wilson.

 

 Harriett was born in Nash County on March 27,1941 to...

Brenda McVicker

Brenda McVicker

Jan 29, 2022

Brenda McVicker

February 8, 1947 – January 29, 2022

 Brenda McVicker, of Wilson, went to be with the Lord at 7:00 AM on January 29, 2022, at the age of 74.

 

 She is survived by her husband of 44 years, David McVicker.

 

  She will be remembered as an amazing mother by her two sons, (James Anderson and Craig...

Jo Ann Bryant

Jo Ann Bryant

Jan 28, 2022

Jo Ann Bryant, 71 of Sims went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 28, 2022.  Funeral service will be held Monday, January 31, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Union Chapel OFWB Church, 10748 Bissette Road, Middlesex.  Interment will follow in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex.  

The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 – 8 p.m....

Roger L. Melton

Roger L. Melton

Jan 28, 2022

Roger L. Melton

September 5, 1944 – January 28, 2022

 Roger L. Melton, 77, of Wilson, passed away Friday. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Bailey Church of God.  Pastor Daniel Taylor will officiate.

 

 The family will receive friends immediately prior to the memorial service and at other times at...

Vernon Hackney Barnes

Vernon Hackney Barnes

Jan 28, 2022

Vernon Hackney Barnes

April 8, 1933 – January 28, 2022

 Vernon Hackney Barnes, 88, of Wilson passed away Friday.  A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will be receiving friends prior to the service as well as afterwards.

 

 Vernon is remembered by...

Austin Fisher

Austin Fisher

Jan 28, 2022

Austin Fisher, 90, of Wilson, passed away Friday. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in Buckhorn Cemetery, Hwy 42, Kenly. Rev. Charles Thompson will officiate. 

Austin will be missed. 

Austin is survived by his daughters, Dolly Ellington, and Jackie Washburn; son, Danny Chappel and his sisters, Betty Smith, Nellie Whitley, Wynell Thomas,...

Peggy Raper Peele

Peggy Raper Peele

Jan 28, 2022

Peggy Raper Peele, 83 of Lucama passed away Friday, January 28, 2022.  A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Marsh Swamp OFWB Church Cemetery, Rock Ridge. Pastor Wayne Whitley will officiate.  The family will receive friends following the service. 

Peggy is survived by her sons, Mark Peele and wife, Mary of Lucama, and Kelly Wayne Peele...

Alice Thompson Lewis

Alice Thompson Lewis

Jan 27, 2022

August 25, 1936 – January 27, 2022

Alice Thompson Lewis, 85, of Wilson, passed away Thursday. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in the Lewis Family Cemetery, Sims at 11:00 a.m.

 

 Alice is survived by her sons, Jeffery Lewis and wife, Jennifer and Mark Lewis and wife, Stephanie; grandson, Dylan Lewis; granddaughters, Sarah and...

Larry Ray Wells

Larry Ray Wells

Jan 27, 2022

 

 

December 22, 1942 – January 27, 2022

Larry Ray Wells, better known as “Ray”, 79, of Kinston, passed away Thursday. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on January 31, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Pastor Gary Harris will officiate. A private interment will follow at a later date. The family...

Greg Bryant

Greg Bryant

Jan 27, 2022

Greg Bryant, 50 of Wilson passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022.  The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Greg is survived by his daughter, Heather Harwood and husband, Cliff of Stantonsburg; parents, Bobby and Wanda Bryant of Wilson; grandchildren, Kaelee Watson, Bai Harwood, and Skyla Watson;...

Dennis Ray Etheridge

Dennis Ray Etheridge

Jan 26, 2022

July 14, 1946 – January 26, 2022

Dennis Ray Etheridge, 75, of Sims, passed away Wednesday. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Healthy Plains Church Cemetery. Pastor Joe Shakour will officiate. The family will receive friends on Monday, January...

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