Obituaries

Charles Franklin Futrell

Charles Franklin Futrell

Apr 24, 2022

Charles Franklin Futrell, 87, of Goldsboro, passed away Sunday. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. A private family service will be held at a later date.

 

Charles served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army, he went on...

Eleanore Benning Williams

Eleanore Benning Williams

Apr 22, 2022

Eleanore Benning Williams, 91 of Wilson passed away Friday.  A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2022 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street N, Wilson.  Inurnment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. 

 

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

Peggy Bissette Ruffin

Peggy Bissette Ruffin

Apr 21, 2022

Peggy Bissette Ruffin, 79, of Sims passed away Thursday. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Bailey Baptist Church. Rev. Daniel Blackburn will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. at Bailey Baptist Church in the fellowship hall and other times at...

Frances Ann Lucas Sinclair

Frances Ann Lucas Sinclair

Apr 21, 2022

Frances Ann Lucas Sinclair, 69, of Wilson, passed away Thursday. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

 

Ann was a cosmetologist and an expert nail technician. She loved the beach, mountains and Southern Gospel music. She loved her family and treasured family trips and time spent with...

Jacqueline Davis Robbins

Jacqueline Davis Robbins

Apr 20, 2022

Jackie Robbins, 85, passed away April 20, 2022, at Parkwood Village assisted living surrounded by her family.

 

Jackie was born in Nashville, NC on January 11, 1937, to the late Jasper W. Davis and Grace T. Davis. A lifelong teacher, Jackie instilled a love of learning to students for more than 41 years. Jackie’s faith was the centerpiece of...

Linda Price Perry

Linda Price Perry

Apr 16, 2022

Linda Price Perry, 87 of Sims passed away Saturday peacefully with her family by her side.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  Rev. Anderson Barnes will officiate.

 

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

Maxine Jewel Hill

Maxine Jewel Hill

Apr 16, 2022

Maxine Jewel Hill, 76 of Wilson passed away Saturday.  Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. 

 

Jewel is survived by her daughter, Janell Crosby and husband, Cliff; son, Jay Hill and wife, Karen; granddaughters, Hailey Lafone and husband, Ryan, Anna Ellis and husband, David; grandson, Alex Crosby and her great-granddaughters, Caroline Lafone, and...

Cindy Mancini Carow

Cindy Mancini Carow

Apr 14, 2022

Cindy Mancini Carow, 65, of Stantonsburg, passed away Thursday. In keeping with Cindy’s loving and generous spirit, it was her decision to donate herself to medical education and research. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

 

Cindy is survived by her husband, Joe Carow; daughters, Gabby Cox and Tiffany Cox; mother, Cynthia Mancini; sister, Lori Mancini;...

Alfred Earl Dilda

Alfred Earl Dilda

Apr 14, 2022

Alfred Earl Dilda, 92 of Wilson passed away Thursday.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street, Wilson.  Rev. Craig Simmons will officiate.

 

Alfred is survived by his daughter, Lorraine Jones and husband, Randy; sons, Allen Dilda and wife, Lynda, and Ronnie Dilda and wife, Frances; five grandchildren, and eight...

Herbert Joseph Bonnabeaux

Herbert Joseph Bonnabeaux

Apr 13, 2022

Herbert "Bert" Joseph Bonnabeaux,92, of Wilson passed away last Wednesday.  A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 pm Saturday, April 23rd at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street in Wilson.  

Bert graduated from John Adams High School in Ozone Park, New York.  He attended Queens College and Dartmouth College where he later received his master's degree...

Patricia Ann High

Patricia Ann High

Apr 13, 2022

Ann High, 87 of Middlesex passed away Wednesday.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex.  Rev. Jack Bryant will officiate.

 

Ann is survived by her sister, Cherrye Davis; niece, Stephanie Davis Moore, and her great niece, Shannon Brookes Deans.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Seba Fitzhugh High, Jr....

SGT James William Wiggins

SGT James William Wiggins

Apr 11, 2022

SGT James William Wiggins, 43, of Lucama passed away unexpectedly April 11, 2022 with his loving wife of 18 years by his side doing who he loved. James was born February 9, 1979 in Wilson.   He is a 1997 graduate of Hunt High school and proudly served in the US Army from March 1999 to the present, where he served...

Michael Davis Collins

Michael Davis Collins

Apr 9, 2022

Michael Davis Collins, 78 of Wilson passed away Saturday.  A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson with the family receiving friends immediately following.  Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Connie Herring Collins; sons, Michael William Collins and wife, Cameron Kirkland of...

Shirley Jean Brown

Shirley Jean Brown

Apr 9, 2022

Shirley Jean Brown, 69 of Bailey passed away peacefully Saturday morning surrounded by her family.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey.  The Rev. Daniel Taylor will officiate.  The family will receive friends at the home.

 

Shirley was a beloved wife, ma, grandma, and friend.  She will be missed but will...

Brittany Williams Bunn

Brittany Williams Bunn

Apr 7, 2022

Brittany Williams Bunn, 32 of Nashville, formerly of Wilson went home to be with her Lord on April 7, 2022.  Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, April 12 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Rocky Mount Memorial Park, Rocky Mount.  Pastor Jerry Nelson and Pastor Eric Vernelson will officiate.

 

The family will receive...

William Frank Johnson, Jr.

William Frank Johnson, Jr.

Apr 6, 2022

William Frank Johnson, Jr., 91, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Charles Robl will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.

 

The family will receive friends on Saturday prior to the service from 1 –...

Mildred Bone Peaden

Mildred Bone Peaden

Apr 5, 2022

Mildred Bone Peaden, 86 of Wilson passed away Tuesday.  A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 W Nash Street, Wilson.  Rev. Chuck Owens will officiate.

 

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

 

Mildred was a member...

Janess Sharon Parker

Janess Sharon Parker

Apr 4, 2022

Janess Sharon Parker, 78, of Elm City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, with family at her side. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Reverends Allen Mills and Kevin Laughren will officiate.

 

Born in Texas was a Gas Pipe Liner’s...

Betty Johnson Rutledge

Betty Johnson Rutledge

Apr 1, 2022

Betty Johnson Rutledge, 83 of Wilson passed away Friday.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 1 – 1:45 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

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Joyce Snipes Watson

Joyce Snipes Watson

Mar 30, 2022

Joyce Snipes Watson, 85, of Hampstead, passed away Wednesday. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Steve Strickland will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

 

Joyce is survived...