Obituaries
Dianne Wadsworth Jones
Jul 26, 2024
Dianne Wadsworth Jones, 75 of Wilson, formerly of Lucama, passed away Friday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 5, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Pastor Anthony Vahala and Pastor Gary Combs will officiate.
The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...
Carolyn Sanders Alford
Jul 23, 2024
Carolyn Sanders Alford, 80 of Wilson passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Mark Harrell will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 1 – 1:45 p.m. prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral...
Mollie Bottoms High
Jul 14, 2024
Mollie Bottoms High, 73, of Bailey, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday night July 14, 2024.
She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years and 8 months, Stephen High. A brother, Paul Bottoms of Wilson. She is also survived by nieces, Merry Asbell (Ken) of Elm City, Leigh McOmber (Clay) of Greenville, Sarah Gonya (Jason)...
John Thomas High, III
Jul 14, 2024
John Thomas “Tom” High III, 84, of Wilson passed away Sunday, July 14. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 23 at 2:00 p.m. at West Nash United Methodist Church, 2200 Nash Street, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Born and raised in Wilson, Tom graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1958. He...
Tressa Black Lamm
Jul 13, 2024
Tressa Black Lamm, 71, of Bailey passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Mark Boykin will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday prior to the service from 11 – 11:45 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Tressa is survived by her daughters, Robin...
Leslie Murray Spencer
Jul 12, 2024
Leslie Murray Spencer, a beacon of compassion and service, died Friday, July 12, 2024. Leslie was born August 3, 1955 in Aberdeen, North Carolina, to Donald and Caroline Murray. She was raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and from a young age became actively involved in her church community. Leslie’s passion for her faith and her church profoundly shaped her life...
Betty Jane Boyette
Jul 12, 2024
Betty Jane Boyette, 86 of Wilson passed away Friday, July 12, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church, 414 Sunset Road NW, Wilson. Pastor Claire Colcord and Rev. Nick Demuynck will officiate.
The family will receive friends following the service at First Presbyterian Church, Wilson.
Betty is survived by her sons,...
James Owen Tyson
Jul 9, 2024
James Owen Tyson, 85, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, at Eureka United Methodist Church, 128 N Church Street, Fremont.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at Eureka United Methodist Church, Fremont.
James served his country with honor...
Michael Alan Sealy
Jul 9, 2024
Michael Alan Sealy, 62, of Sims passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Pastor Cliff Lewin will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 11 – 12:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Michael was a...
Elton C. "EC" Smith
Jul 8, 2024
Elton C. “EC” Smith, Jr.
January 19, 1947 – July 8, 2024
Elton C. “EC” Smith, Jr. age 77, died peacefully on Monday July 8, 2024, at home at The Landing in Wilson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Wade Smiley Smith, parents Elton and Mary Smith, and sister Mary Lee Boyette.
He is survived by his sons; Clee (Lara) Smith,...
Robert "Bobby" Fred Powell
Jul 6, 2024
Robert “Bobby” Fred Powell, 81 of Bailey passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024.
Bobby loved woodworking, making beautiful jewelry, producing works of art with stained glass, gardening, and he loved country music, especially Willie Nelson. He worked at Wake Medical Hospital and Barton College as an engineer. Bobby was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to all who...
Michael "Mike" John Farenga
Jul 4, 2024
Michael “Mike” John Farenga, 44, of Lucama passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024. A celebration of life will be held Friday, October 11, 2024 from 5 - 11 p.m. Friday, at the Elm City Train Depot, 101 West Nash Street, Elm City. The Action Jaxxon band will perform.
Mike was an electrician, and he made many friends during his time...
William "Dick" Dexter Strickland
Jul 3, 2024
William “Dick” Dexter Strickland, 78, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2024, at Thompson Chapel Church, 5620 Thompson Chapel Church Road, Wilson. Interment will follow in Thompson Chapel Church Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. William “Bill” Pike will officiate.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening, July 7, 2024, from...
Hughes Dillard
Jul 2, 2024
Hughes Dillard, 90, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2024, at West Nash United Methodist Church, 2200 Nash Street N, Wilson, with the family receiving friends immediately following. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. Jim Fletcher will officiate.
Hughes graduated from Charles L. Coon in 1952...
Mahendra Ambalal Patel
Jun 30, 2024
You made the world a brighter place. You will be dearly missed. Though we grieve you now, your memory will live on through us. You have lived a long and full life, full of love. You will live on in our hearts. For all the joy you gave our family, may you rest peacefully.
You were the best husband, dad,...
Harvey Narron, Jr.
Jun 29, 2024
Harvey Narron, Jr., 79, of Middlesex passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 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 Wednesday afternoon from 1 – 1:45 p.m. at...
Gregory Lee Galperin
Jun 27, 2024
Gregory Lee Galperin, born on August 30, 1964 (59) of Charleston, WV, passed away on June 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family and per Greg’s request there will not be any funeral services.
Greg was preceded in death by his daughter, Sarah Galperin; grandson, Rylan James; father, Si Galperin, and his stepfather, David Riter.
Greg is survived by...
Jacob "Jakie" Eddie Brantley
Jun 27, 2024
Jacob “Jakie” Eddie Brantley, 76 of Wilson went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 27, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson with the family receiving friends immediately following. Pastor Cliff Lewin will officiate.
Jakie is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Sandra Brantley;...
Betty Jean Watson
Jun 25, 2024
Betty Jean Watson, 64, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Pastor Woody Parrish will officiate.
The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...
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