Obituaries

Robert Day Richards, Sr, MD

Robert Day Richards, Sr, MD

Nov 10, 2020

Robert Day Richards, Sr, MD February 6, 1929 – November 10, 2020 Robert Day Richards, Sr. MD of Rock Ridge passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020. A private graveside service will be held. Robert was Salutatorian at Blacksburg High School in Virginia, from there he went to earn his Bachelor of Science in Biology, with honors and on June 1,...

Billy Eugene Eason

Billy Eugene Eason

Nov 10, 2020

Billy Eugene Eason September 26, 1940 – November 10, 2020 Billy Eugene Eason, 80 of Lucama passed away Tuesday. His funeral service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Friday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday morning in Black Creek Town Cemetery. The Rev. Walt Tyndall will officiate. The family will receive...

Joseph Henry Coleman

Joseph Henry Coleman

Nov 7, 2020

Joseph Henry Coleman November 27, 1962 – November 7, 2020 Joseph “Joe” Henry Coleman, 57 of Nashville passed away early Saturday morning with his loving family by his side. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. During this time of Covid facial mask/coverings are welcomed. Joe...

Callie Bissette

Callie Bissette

Nov 7, 2020

Callie Bissette June 20, 1946 – November 7, 2020 Allard Calbreth “Callie” Bissette, was born on June 20, 1946 and died November 7, 2020. Callie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. In addition to the love of his family, he enjoyed golf, baseball, and watching racing. He served his church as a deacon for many years and served...

Berniece Bass Campbell

Berniece Bass Campbell

Nov 6, 2020

Berniece Bass Campbell April 12, 1922 – November 6, 2020 Berniece Bass Campbell, 98 of Sims passed away Friday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Walt Tyndall will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening 5 – 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson....

Remi Bowens

Remi Bowens

Nov 6, 2020

Remi Bowens November 6, 2020 – November 6, 2020 Remi Bowens, was born on November 6, 2020 to her parents, Kendall Edwards and Dyqwhan Bowens. Remi is survived by her mother, Kendall Edwards and her father, Dyqwhan Bowens; her sister, Leyna-Ann Kenlsey O’Neal; brothers, Cashdun Lawson Edwards, Dyqwhan Bowens, Bently Bowens, Zachariah McEldowney, & Ayden Bowens; her grandparents, Steve and...

Rex Allen Barber

Rex Allen Barber

Nov 4, 2020

Rex Allen Barber December 29, 1960 – November 4, 2020 Rex Allen Barber, 59 of Zebulon passed away Wednesday. His funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Entombment will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park, 2879 US-258, Tarboro. The Rev. Don Cashwell will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 12:30 –...

Stephen Earl Wilson

Stephen Earl Wilson

Nov 4, 2020

Stephen Earl Wilson September 3, 1936 – November 4, 2020 Stephen “Steve” Earl Wilson, 84 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. His graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Craig Simmons and Rev. Brian Davis will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at Maplewood Cemetery and other times at the...

Becky Lynn Brantley

Becky Lynn Brantley

Nov 2, 2020

Becky Lynn Brantley March 27, 1990 – November 2, 2020 Becky Lynn Brantley, 30 of Kenly passed away Monday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Love Cemetery, Powell Hooks Road, Lucama. The Rev. Todd Greene and Rev. Tony Hawley will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday...

Jean Smith Pittman

Jean Smith Pittman

Nov 1, 2020

Jean Smith Pittman June 7, 1930 – November 1, 2020 Jean Smith Pittman, 90 of Wilson passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. At other times the family will receive friends at the residence. Jean was a loving, caring, fun-hearted soul. She...

Sandra Gail Collins

Sandra Gail Collins

Oct 31, 2020

Sandra Gail Collins October 21, 1954 – October 31, 2020 Sandra Gail Collins, age 66, passed away on the morning of October 31st, while hand in hand with both of her daughters. As Elvis sang “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus/Nearer My God to Thee” gently in her ear, her gaze slid slowly from their faces towards Heaven and the things...

Terry Phillip Dobbins

Terry Phillip Dobbins

Oct 30, 2020

Terry Phillip Dobbins June 18, 1955 – October 30, 2020 Terry Phillip Dobbins, 65 of Elm City passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He is now cancer free and in the presence of the Lord. Although he is no longer physically present with us, his legacy will continue to thrive through all of us, his family, friends,...

Minnie Earle Morris Barnes

Minnie Earle Morris Barnes

Oct 29, 2020

Minnie Earle Morris Barnes March 4, 1919 – October 29, 2020 Minnie Earle Morris Barnes, 101 of Wilson passed away Thursday. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Ray Barnhill will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 4 – 6 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...

Hilda Smith Sessoms

Hilda Smith Sessoms

Oct 28, 2020

Hilda Smith Sessoms December 18, 1935 – October 28, 2020 Hilda Smith Sessoms, 84 of Wilson passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Telley Lucas will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...

Robin Lee S Smith

Robin Lee S Smith

Oct 28, 2020

Robin Lee Smith April 12, 1963 – October 28, 2020 Robin Lee Smith, 57 of Wilson passed Wednesday. A graveside service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Michael Barbour will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5 – 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Robin...

Jennifer Price Farmer Preston

Jennifer Price Farmer Preston

Oct 25, 2020

Jennifer Price Farmer Preston April 27, 1975 – October 25, 2020 Jennifer Price Farmer Preston, 45 of Wilson passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The Rev. Richard Toler will officiate. Jennifer had a love for music, there was...

Rev. Ralph Lee Williams

Rev. Ralph Lee Williams

Oct 24, 2020

Rev. Ralph Lee Williams July 23, 1945 – October 24, 2020 Rev. Ralph Lee Williams, 75 of Bailey passed away Saturday. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bailey Methodist Church, 12437 Green Street, Bailey. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery. The Rev. Michael Coppock. The family will receive friends Thursday morning from 9 –...

Donna Wood Barham

Donna Wood Barham

Oct 23, 2020

Donna Wood Barham March 17, 1953 – October 23, 2020 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Donna Wood Barham. Friday, October 23, 2020, she passed away peacefully at her home in Middlesex after a short battle with cancer. She was born March 17, 1953, the only daughter to the late George and Dorothy Wood. Donna is survived by...

Dale Parrish

Dale Parrish

Oct 21, 2020

Dale Parrish November 28, 1950 – October 21, 2020 Dale Parrish, 69 of Wilson passed away October 21, 2020 in Wilson with Pulmonary Fibrosis. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 – 9 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at the home of his son, Danny Parrish in Lucama. Dale was...

Mary Austin Nottingham

Mary Austin Nottingham

Oct 20, 2020

Mary Austin Nottingham October 7, 1928 – October 20, 2020 Mary Austin Nottingham of Wilson passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mary Austin Nottingham was born in Ronceverte, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late John H. and Sue Allen Austin and the sister of late John Jr....

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