Obituaries

Bobby Lee Moore

Bobby Lee Moore

May 31, 2022

Bobby Lee Moore, 91, of Kenly, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022. A “Celebration of Life” service with military honors, will be held on Thursday, June 23, at 5:00 PM at 1165 Scott Road, Kenly,  followed by a reception.  

 

He is survived by his children, Karen Lee Moore-Mercer and husband, Danny of Wilson, Robert “Rob” Allen Moore of...

Ruby Rose Glover

Ruby Rose Glover

May 31, 2022

Ruby Rose Glover, 91 of Bailey passed away Tuesday.  Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m.  Friday, June 3, 2022 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery.  Rev. David Arroyo and Rev. Charles Robl will officiate. The family request casual dress attire.

 

The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 1 – 2:45...

Billie Faye Narron

Billie Faye Narron

May 28, 2022

Billie Faye Narron, 72 of Middlesex passed away Saturday.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 8164 Flower Hill Road, Middlesex.  Interment will follow in Oak Grove Presbyterian Church Cemetery.  Pastor Ross Renfrow will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends from 1 – 1:45 p.m. Tuesday prior to the...

Janet Strickland Amerson

Janet Strickland Amerson

May 25, 2022

Janet Strickland Amerson, 65, of Wilson, passed away on Wednesday. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Stony Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 9646 Stoney Hill Church Road, Middlesex. Interment will follow in Hollywood Cemetery. Rev. Ricky Anderson will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., on Friday, May...

Vickie Raper Lamm

Vickie Raper Lamm

May 24, 2022

Vickie Raper Lamm, 67 of Lucama passed away Tuesday.  A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Rev. David Kriger will officiate. Interment will follow in The Raper Family Cemetery, visitation will immediately follow Interment.

 

Vickie is survived by her husband, Tony Eli Lamm; son,...

Ronnie Albert Holland

Ronnie Albert Holland

May 24, 2022

Ronnie Albert Holland, 71, of Lucama, passed away peacefully Tuesday. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Visitation will be immediately following the service.

 

He started his working career at a young age, he farmed, worked at Parker’s BBQ, Swift, and was...

Bonnie Lynn Holland

Bonnie Lynn Holland

May 23, 2022

Bonnie Lynn Holland, of Black Creek, passed away peacefully in Sanford, North Carolina at the age of 57. No Funeral or Memorial Service is immediately planned. The family will notify loved ones in the future when a service is scheduled.

 

Bonnie is survived by her sister, Lisa Taylor and husband, Scott of Carthage; cousins, Donna Carlisle and husband, Mark...

Jeffery L. Mobley, Jr.

Jeffery L. Mobley, Jr.

May 23, 2022

Jeffery L. Mobley, Jr., 40 of Raleigh passed away Monday.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

 

Jeff is survived by his father, Jeff L. Mobley, Sr. of Raleigh; aunt, Ruthie Mobley of Laurel, Maryland, his cousin, Katie Mobley Metry and husband, George of Laurel, Maryland.

 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca...

Audrey Lamm Perry

Audrey Lamm Perry

May 23, 2022

Audrey Lamm Perry, 89, of Elm City, passed away Monday. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, 6048 Mount Pleasant Road, Bailey. Rev. LaVon Phillips will officiate. Reception will follow service in the fellowship hall.  Interment immediately after reception in Bailey Town Cemetery.

 

Audrey was born...

Timothy Allen Mooring

Timothy Allen Mooring

May 22, 2022

Timothy Allen Mooring, 62, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2022.  He grew up on the family farm in Greene County and attended Free Union Free Will Baptist Church.  After graduation from high school, he proudly served his country in the US Navy. He returned home after completion of his service and attended East Carolina University...

Glen "Peanut" Wayne Parrish

Glen "Peanut" Wayne Parrish

May 22, 2022

Glen “Peanut” Wayne Parrish, 68, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. A Gathering of Family and Friends will take place at Joyner’s Funeral Home on Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 6-8 p.m.

 

Glen is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Jones Parrish; daughters, Cheryl Goff, Angel Holden and husband, Lamont; granddaughters, Kimberly Salazar and husband, Matt and Dana Mota and...

Peggy Ann Reason

Peggy Ann Reason

May 21, 2022

Peggy Ann Reason, 55 of Stantonsburg passed away Saturday.  The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Peggy is survived by her fiancé, Leonard Barnes; son, Douglas Reason; brother, Butch Breeden and her extended family, Dumpy Barnes and wife Faye, Tonya Barnes, Jeffrey Barnes,...

Don Elton Williams

Don Elton Williams

May 21, 2022

Don Elton Williams, 80 of Elm City, NC passed away on May 21, 2022. He was born in Wilson County to parents William Floyd Williams and Bessie Oakey Williams on November 27, 1941.

 

Don was a long time employee of Bridgestone in Wilson and a faithful member of Aenon Baptist Church in Town Creek. He served his country in...

James Gaston Watson, Jr.

James Gaston Watson, Jr.

May 21, 2022

 

  James Gaston Watson, Jr., of Wilson, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday morning at Duke University Hospital.

 

He was born and lived his entire life in Wilson, NC. He attended Fike High School and then Atlantic Christian College. He served in the United States Army, then the Army Reserves as a Drill Sargent. 

 

He grew up...

Ralph Herman Pike

Ralph Herman Pike

May 20, 2022

Ralph Herman Pike, 88 of Wilson passed away Friday.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street N, Wilson.  Inurnment to follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. 

 

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

 

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Edna Dunn Baker

Edna Dunn Baker

May 20, 2022

Edna Dunn Baker, 85, of Wilson, passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior, and regained her sight, on Friday, May 20, 2022, in the care of family and friends who loved her dearly.  A visitation will be held Monday, May 23, 2022 at 11a.m., followed by a noon chapel service, officiated by Rev. Craig Simmons, at Joyner’s Funeral Home...

Vannie Lee "Buster" Casey

Vannie Lee "Buster" Casey

May 18, 2022

Vannie Lee Casey, 69, of Elm City, passed away Wednesday.  The family will receive friends Monday evening, May 23, 2022 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Vannie is survived by his daughters, Amy Gonyea and Christie Moore; granddaughter, Amanda Gonyea; grandson, Daniel Adkins; sister, Nadine Baker and husband, Frank; niece, Sherry...

Chelsie Nicole Proctor

Chelsie Nicole Proctor

May 16, 2022

Chelsie Nicole Proctor, 31, of Greenville, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 16, 2022.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.

 

Chelsie was born on July 25, 1990, in Wilson to Marvin D. “Mark” Proctor and Candace Rountree Proctor.  After graduating from Hunt High School, Chelsie moved to...

Roger Bernard Tant

Roger Bernard Tant

May 15, 2022

Roger Bernard Tant, 76 of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday.  Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Inurnment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey.  Rev. David Wilson will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends Thursday, May 19, 2022 morning from 11 – 11:45 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...

Charles Wayne Garris

Charles Wayne Garris

May 15, 2022

Charles Wayne Garris, 79 of Wilson passed away Sunday.  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Stantonsburg, 313 S Main Street, Stantonsburg.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  Rev. John Huckaby will officiate. 

 

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...