Obituaries

Grace Flowers
Apr 18, 2021
Grace Flowers September 29, 1928 – April 18, 2021 Grace Flowers, 92 Grace Flowers, 92, daughter of the late Grace and Fred Flowers, all of Wilson, departed this life on Sunday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2021 at First United Methodist Church, 100 Green Street NW, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery,...
Hilton Webb Bass, Jr.
Apr 18, 2021
Hilton Webb Bass, Jr. May 27, 1954 – April 18, 2021 Hilton Webb Bass, Jr., (Butch), age 66, of Wilson, went to be with his heavenly father on April 18, 2021. Due to Covid 19, a private family service will be held at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Butch had an infectious smile and positive energy that would light up a...
Sammie Gene Raper
Apr 18, 2021
Sammie Gene Raper February 22, 1944 – April 18, 2021 Sammie Gene Raper, 77 of Wilson passed away Sunday. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 – 6:15 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson followed by his funeral services at 6:30 p.m. A private graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Spring...

William "Bill" Charles Cubberley
Apr 16, 2021
William Charles Cubberley June 6, 1945 – April 16, 2021 William “Bill” Charles Cubberley, 75, of New York passed away Friday, April 16, 2021. Bill is survived by his mother, Catherine B. Cubberley; sister, Judith C. LeGrand; nephews, Gordon C. LeGrand, MD, and Charles W. LeGrand and wife, Alaine, and his great-nephew, Thomas A. LeGrand. He was preceded in death...
Robert Alvin Hall
Apr 16, 2021
Robert Alvin Hall March 10, 1946-April 16, 2021 Robert Alvin Hall, also known as “Rob” or “Uncle Robert,” –but never “Alvin” a name that he did not like at all--was beloved by those who were privileged enough to know him well. And Robert knew how to return that love. If Robert cared for you then he was steadfastly devoted, as...

David Louis Smith, III
Apr 15, 2021
David Louis Smith, III March 13, 1964 – April 15, 2021 David Louis Smith, III 57 of Bailey passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021. David is survived by his wife, Carolyn “Carrie” Smith; sons, Waylon Smith and Daniel Wahle; daughter, Jaclyn Shipp and his sisters, Pam Stegall (Phil) of Big Sandy, Texas and Susan Watson (David) of Urbandale, Iowa. He...

Billy Joe Price, Sr.
Apr 13, 2021
Billy Joe Price, Sr. February 24, 1933 – April 13, 2021 Billy Joe Price, Sr., 88 of Wilson passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Billy is survived by his wife, Ruth Price; sons, Billy Joe Price, Jr. and wife, Margarita, and Barry Kent Price and wife, Ann; nine grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by...
Michael George Evans
Apr 13, 2021
Michael George Evans October 1, 1952 – April 13, 2021 Michael George Evans, 68 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Yates Webb will officiate. Michael was retired from Wilson Medical Center after serving for thirty-two years. Michael is survived by his cousins, Judy Nolen and...
Leonard Thomas Moseley
Apr 10, 2021
Leonard Thomas Moseley July 13, 1947 – April 10, 2021 Leonard “Tommy” Thomas Moseley, 73 of Wilson passed away Saturday. A memorial service for Tommy will be held at a later date. Tommy is survived by his loving wife, Judy Joyner Moseley; daughter, Amy Taylor and husband, Timmy; son, Joseph “Titus” Moseley and wife, Tami; grandchildren, Brittany Holloman and husband,...
Lottie Davis Boykin
Apr 9, 2021
Lottie Davis Boykin March 26, 1924 - April 9, 2021 Lottie Davis Boykin of Wilson passed away Friday morning at age 97. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Marsh Swamp Free Will Baptist Church, 6664 Rock Ridge School Road, Sims. Visitation will be at the church starting at 10 a.m. She will be buried in the...
Edmund Leon Farr, Jr.
Apr 9, 2021
Edmund Leon Farr, Jr. August 13, 1935 – April 9, 2021 Edmund \"Sunny\" Leon Farr, Jr., of Wilson. Edmund was born on August 13, 1935, in Rochester, New York, and passed away at home, in Wilson, North Carolina, on Friday, April 9, 2021, at the age of 85. Edmund is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Cherry Ann Farr,...

Lori-Anne Klecar
Apr 9, 2021
Lori-Anne Klecar April 25, 1963 – April 9, 2021 Lori-Anne Klecar, 57 of Wilson, formerly of Congers, New York passed away Friday. Lori-Anne is survived by her parents, Anton and Lorraine Klecar; fiancé, Dennis Edwards; sister, Suzanne Cohen and husband, Larry; brother, Anton Klecar, Jr.; nephews, Robert Dauksza and wife, Tory, and Matthew Dauksza and wife, Jessica, and her great-nephews,...
Heather Renae Lytle
Apr 8, 2021
Heather Renae Lytle September 10, 1976 – April 8, 2021 Heather Renae Lytle, 44 of Wilson passed away Thursday. A memorial service will be held at her home on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. She was born on September 10, 1976 to Terence Lytle and Jeanie Baker Martinez. She was a caring person and loved taking care...

Isael Martinez-Hernandez
Apr 8, 2021
Isael Martinez-Hernandez April 8, 2021 Baby Isael Martinez-Hernandez passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Isael is survived by his mother, Flor Hernandez; father, Isidro Martinez; brother, Ryan Hernandez; grandmothers, Paula Robles and Catalina Garcia, and his grandfather, Gabriel Martinez. Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home...
Betty Sue Britt Whitley
Apr 8, 2021
Betty Sue Britt Whitley September 18, 1947 – April 8, 2021 Betty Sue Britt Whitley, 73 of Lucama passed away Thursday with her loving family by her side to go home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1815 Airport Boulevard, Wilson. Interment to...
Billestine Faye Joyner Bunn
Apr 7, 2021
Billestine Faye Joyner Bunn September 26, 1936 – April 7, 2021 Billestine Faye Joyner Bunn, 84 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Church of God West Wilson, 3322 NC 42 W, Wilson. Pastor Steve Edmondson will officiate. Billestine is survived by her son, Greg Bunn and...
Ramiro Hernandez
Apr 7, 2021
Ramiro Hernandez May 5, 1974 – April 7, 2021 Ramiro Hernandez, 46 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. Ramiro is survived by his loving wife, Olga Paullada Hernandez of the home; his daughters, Carolina Avalos and Bianca Avalos both of Wilson; son, Joe Avalos of Wilson and his granddaughter, Camilla Hernandez of Wilson. Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory...

Pattie Sue Bailey Gay
Apr 7, 2021
Pattie Sue Bailey Gay February 28, 1943 – April 7, 2021 Pattie Sue Bailey Gay, 78 of Bailey passed away Wednesday. Her funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at White Oak Hill FWB Church, 3967 West Hornes Church Road, Bailey. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Rev. Hal Jones will officiate. The family will...

Paula O’Neal Pittman
Apr 5, 2021
Paula O’Neal Pittman November 5, 1957 – April 5, 2021 Paula O’Neal Pittman, 63 of Kenly passed away Monday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Stantonsburg Cemetery. The Rev. Woody Parrish will officiate. Paula was born on November 5, 1957 to the late Charles O’Neal and Peggy Murphy. Paula loved being a...
Julie Louise Bailey Anderton
Apr 5, 2021
Julie Louise Bailey Anderton July 22, 1948 – April 5, 2021 Julie Louise Bailey Anderton, 72, of Lucama passed away Monday. She was born July 22, 1948 to the late Robert Hardy Bailey and Patricia Clement Hyde. Julie was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Anderton and his two sisters and one brother. Family and friends are welcome to...