Obituaries

June Ricci

June Ricci

Jun 3, 2021

June Ricci August 24, 1936 – June 3, 2021 June Ricci, 84, of Wilson passed away Thursday. A private service will be held. June was a faithful Catholic and a choir member. She loved to set a table and entertain her family and friends. June was a caring person and cared for the homeless. June loved her cats and reading....

Marie Winborne Bradshaw

Marie Winborne Bradshaw

Jun 2, 2021

Marie Winborne Bradshaw October 10, 1927 – June 2, 2021 Marie Winborne Bradshaw, 93 of Sims passed away Wednesday. Her funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will be private at Marsh Swamp FWB Church. The Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following...

James Edward Saunders

James Edward Saunders

Jun 2, 2021

James Edward Saunders March 27, 1957 – June 2, 2021 James “Eddie” Edward Saunders, 64 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. His funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Peace Church, 2838 Tilghman Road N, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Rusty Russell will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening from...

Emerson Bass, Jr.

Emerson Bass, Jr.

Jun 1, 2021

Emerson Bass, Jr. June 3, 1951 – June 1, 2021 Emerson Bass, Jr., 69 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. Emerson is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Bass and husband, James Johnson of Wilson, and Stephanie Ann Bass of Wilson and fiancé, Tyler Vester; grandchildren, Layla Bass, Landen Bass, Larson Johnson and Gavin Vester; sisters, Pamela Bass, and Brenda Bass Proctor,...

Zura Joyner Scott

Zura Joyner Scott

May 31, 2021

Zura Joyner Scott June 11, 1944 – May 31, 2021 Zura Joyner Scott, 76 of Wilson went to be with the Lord on Monday. Her funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Entombment will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Bishop Marvin Wiggins will officiate. The family will...

Joseph Michael Barnes

Joseph Michael Barnes

May 31, 2021

Joseph Michael Barnes November 26, 1948 – May 31, 2021 Joseph Michael Barnes, 72 of Elm City passed away Monday. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, June 7, 2021 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The Rev. Bill Presnell will officiate. Joseph is survived...

Barbara "Bobbie" Sue Etheridge Griffin

Barbara "Bobbie" Sue Etheridge Griffin

May 30, 2021

Barbara Sue Etheridge Griffin September 15, 1936 – May 30, 2021 Barbara “Bobbie” Sue Etheridge Griffin, 84 passed away Sunday. Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Pastor Johnny Hendricks and Rev. Gary Walling will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon...

William Stewart Boykin

William Stewart Boykin

May 29, 2021

William Stewart Boykin February 25, 1950 – May 29, 2021 William Stewart Boykin, 71 of Wilson passed away Saturday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Maplewood Cemetery. The Pastor David List will officiate. William loved to play golf and woodworking. He was dearly loved and will be missed. William is survived by his sisters, Lila...

Betty Jean Creech Johnson

Betty Jean Creech Johnson

May 28, 2021

Betty Jean Creech Johnson January 12, 1940 – May 28, 2021 Betty Jean Creech Johnson, 81 of Middlesex passed away Friday. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Moore’s Chapel Cemetery, 12424 NC Hwy 42, Kenly. Bishop Danny Nelson and Pastor David West will officiate. The family will...

Glenwood  "Shorty" Earl Worley

Glenwood "Shorty" Earl Worley

May 27, 2021

Glenwood Earl Worley August 8, 1948 – May 27, 2021 Glenwood “Shorty” Worley, 72 of Lucama passed away Thursday. His funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Internment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Allen Mills will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday morning from...

Alex Ray Forbes

Alex Ray Forbes

May 26, 2021

Alex Ray Forbes July 13, 1944 – May 26, 2021 Alex Ray Forbes, 76 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...

Carol Ann Friedrich

Carol Ann Friedrich

May 26, 2021

Carol Ann Friedrich November 21, 1957 – May 26, 2021 Carol Ann Friedrich, loving daughter, sister, wife, aunt, cousin, and friend left this world on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the age of 63. Born in Brooklyn, New York on November 21, 1957, Carol was the youngest daughter to late Robert H. and Dorothy Rankin Brown and younger sister, to...

Joseph Woodley Flowers

Joseph Woodley Flowers

May 25, 2021

Joseph Woodley Flowers April 8, 1944 – May 25, 2021 Joseph Woodley Flowers, 77 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. His funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. David Varnell will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 8 at Joyner’s...

Ethel Robbins Boykin

Ethel Robbins Boykin

May 25, 2021

Ethel Robbins Boykin June 10, 1928 – May 25, 2021 Ethel Robbins Boykin, 92 of Lucama passed away Tuesday. Her funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Ethel’s special friend, Elizabeth Tiller will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday morning prior...

Judith Keen Boykin

Judith Keen Boykin

May 24, 2021

Judith Keen Boykin April 20, 1940 – May 24, 2021 Judith Keen Boykin 81, of Wilson passed away Monday. Her funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 414 Sunset Road, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Tom Watkins will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6...

Joyce Williams Rhodes

Joyce Williams Rhodes

May 20, 2021

Joyce Williams Rhodes April 14, 1932 – May 20, 2021 Joyce Williams Rhodes, 89 of Wilson passed away Thursday surrounded by her loving family. Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev....

Aubrey Leon Moore

Aubrey Leon Moore

May 18, 2021

Aubrey Leon Moore August 21, 1952 – May 18, 2021 Aubrey Leon Moore, 68 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A private, family graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 22nd, in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Reverend Wayne Whitley will officiate. Aubrey was a loving son, brother, uncle, and cousin, building his life around his family, keeping...

Albert Sabella, Jr.

Albert Sabella, Jr.

May 16, 2021

Albert Sabella, Jr. May 31, 1946 – May 16, 2021 Albert Sabella, Jr., went to be with the Lord peacefully. He was in his wife’s arms and surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash St N, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The family...

Jean Skinner Barnes

Jean Skinner Barnes

May 16, 2021

Jean Skinner Barnes January 11, 1957 – May 16, 2021 Jean Skinner Barnes, 64 of Lucama passed away Sunday. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, with the family receiving friends immediately following. The Rev. Benny Poythress will officiate. Jean was retired from the Eastern North Carolina School...

Joan Joyner Griffin

Joan Joyner Griffin

May 16, 2021

Joan Joyner Griffin June 6, 1938 – May 16, 2021 Joan Joyner Griffin, 82 of Middlesex passed away Sunday. Her funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Union Chapel, 10748 Bissette Road, Middlesex. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Rev. Jonathan Pearce and Rev. Phil Lewis will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday...

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