Obituaries

James Patrick "Pat" Logan

James Patrick "Pat" Logan

Jun 14, 2021

James Patrick Logan September 25, 1950 – June 14, 2021 James Patrick Logan, 70 of Wilson passed away Monday of congestive heart failure exacerbated by COVID-19. A loving father, husband, brother and uncle. Pat Logan grew up in Fairfax, Virginia and graduated from Washington and Lee High School in 1969. He was an employee of the Washington Metro Area Transit...

Kenneth "Kent" Glenn Etheridge, Jr.

Kenneth "Kent" Glenn Etheridge, Jr.

Jun 11, 2021

Kenneth Glenn Etheridge, Jr. January 13, 1989 – June 11, 2021 Kenneth “Kent” Glenn Etheridge, Jr., 32 of Wilson passed away Friday. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 – 9 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Kent loved any animal, playing baseball, hunting, fishing, and any outdoor activity. Kent is survived by his...

Shirley Joyner Strickland

Shirley Joyner Strickland

Jun 11, 2021

Shirley Joyner Strickland October 28, 1938 – June 11, 2021 Shirley Joyner Strickland, 82 of Wilson passed away Friday. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 5260 Old Raleigh Road, Wilson. The Rev. Woody Parrish will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1 – 1:45 p.m. Thursday prior to the...

Jesse Harrell Skinner

Jesse Harrell Skinner

Jun 7, 2021

Jesse Harrell Skinner July 15, 1936 – June 7, 2021 Jesse Harrell Skinner, 84 of Wilson passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at his home. He was the owner of Skinner’s Electric Service and retired from the NC State Board of Electrical Contractors after twenty-six years of service. Jesse is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Betty Norris Skinner;...

Catherine Brabble Cubberley

Catherine Brabble Cubberley

Jun 5, 2021

Catherine Brabble Cubberley September 23, 1918 – June 5, 2021 Catherine Brabble Cubberley, 102 of Wilson passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Gary Walling will officiate. Catherine is survived by her loving daughter, Judith LeGrand; grandsons, Gordon LeGrand and Charles LeGrand...

Ann Faircloth Feetham

Ann Faircloth Feetham

Jun 5, 2021

Ann Faircloth Feetham March 10, 1938 – June 5, 2021 Ann Faircloth Feetham, 83 of Wilson passed away Saturday. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Charles Robl will officiate. The family will receive friends after the service at the Wilson Elks Lodge, 2814 Fieldstream Drive N, Wilson. Ann is...

Grace Batts Raper

Grace Batts Raper

Jun 4, 2021

Grace Batts Raper March 2, 1941 – June 4, 2021 Grace Batts Raper, 80 of Wilson born March 2, 1941, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at her home. Grace worked at Carolina Telephone, Atlantic Christian College, now Barton and retired from BB&T. She loved reading books for hours and crossword puzzles. Grace was the best cook. She made the...

Armando Landa Garcia

Armando Landa Garcia

Jun 3, 2021

Armando Landa Garcia October 27, 1980 – June 3, 2021 Armando Landa Garcia, 40 of Wilson passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. His funeral will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The family will receive friends Friday evening after the service at Joyner’s...

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...