Obituaries

Leslie Bailey Gardner

Leslie Bailey Gardner

Apr 17, 2020

Leslie Bailey Gardner July 3, 1955 – April 17, 2020 Leslie Bailey \"Peanut\" Gardner, 64 of Elm City passed away Friday. Flowers can be sent to 6207 Bridgersville Road, Elm City North Carolina 27822 or donations may be sent to the Maggie Society, 802 Broad Street W, Wilson North Carolina 27893. Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at...

Gary Lee Ross

Gary Lee Ross

Apr 15, 2020

Gary Lee Ross July 12, 1952 – April 15, 2020 Gary Lee Ross, 67 of Bailey passed away Wednesday. A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at a later date. Gary is survived by his loving wife of thirty-six years, Heidi Bardsley Ross of Bailey, North Carolina; son, Christopher Ross of Hampton, Virginia; father, William Ross of Alpena, Michigan;...

Jean Cuddington Winders Evans

Jean Cuddington Winders Evans

Apr 14, 2020

Jean Cuddington Winders Evans January 2, 1931 – April 14, 2020 Jean Cuddington Winders Evans, 89, of Wilson passed away peacefully in her home on April 14, 2020 with her daughter and her sister by her side. A private family graveside service will be held in Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. Steve Singleton will officiate. Public viewing for family and...

Skyler Addison Lamm

Skyler Addison Lamm

Apr 13, 2020

Skyler Addison Lamm April 2, 2020 – April 13, 2020 Skyler Addison Lamm, of Pinetops passed away Monday. Sklyer is survived by her parents, Zack and Laci Larsen Lamm of the home; sister, Baily Olson; grandfathers, Chris Lawsen of Nashville and Toby Lamm of Macclesfield; grandmother, Jennifer Page of Macclesfield; great-grandfather, Lawrence Walin of Washington and great-grandmothers, Carol Cahoon of...

Tom Batts

Tom Batts

Apr 9, 2020

Tom Batts October 20, 1936 – April 9, 2020 Tom Batts, 83 of Elm City passed away Thursday. A private graveside service will be held. Tom loved to travel and during his travels he visited forty-six states, he just loved to ride. He was the owner of Tom’s Repair Service on London Church Road in Elm City for many years....

Rebecca C. Long

Rebecca C. Long

Apr 9, 2020

Rebecca C. Long August 3, 1926 – April 9, 2020 Rebecca C. Long, 93 of Wilson passed away Thursday. Funeral arrangements are pending. Rebecca is survived by her children, Lindy Newton, Charlie Clark, Becky Cannon and Sarah Jean Harrell. Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.

Avon Bryant

Avon Bryant

Apr 9, 2020

Avon Bryant June 17, 1940 – April 9, 2020 Avon Bryant, 79 of Bailey passed unexpectedly, but peacefully on Thursday, April 9. All fathers are a work in progress - non-perfect - not one. But a true father steps up and takes care of his family; he is protective and encouraging; he is a wall of trust and security. He...

Dalton R. Rose

Dalton R. Rose

Apr 9, 2020

Dalton R. Rose August 29, 1935 – April 9, 2020 Dalton Ray Rose, 84 of Wilson passed away Thursday. A graveside service will be held at a later date with Masonic Rites. The family will hold a drive thru visitation for friends and family from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...

Danny Gerald Whitley

Danny Gerald Whitley

Apr 8, 2020

Danny Gerald Whitley November 28, 1950 – April 8, 2020 Danny Gerald Whitley, 69 of Sims passed away Wednesday. A memorial service will be held at a later date for Danny. Danny was the owner of Whitley’s Welding Service in Sims. He was a member of Milburnie Church in Wilson. He loved spending time outside especially hunting and fishing. Danny...

Mildred Christine Vaughan Davis

Mildred Christine Vaughan Davis

Apr 6, 2020

Mildred Christine Vaughan Davis April 10, 1932 – April 6, 2020 Mildred Christine Vaughan Davis, 87, of Wilson passed away Monday. A private funeral will be held for the family. Mildred is survived by her daughter, Connie D. Gardner of Virginia; son, Randy Earl Davis and wife, Melanie of Greenville and Stephen Robard Davis and wife, Fay of Sims; grandchildren,...

Sandra Williams Edwards

Sandra Williams Edwards

Apr 5, 2020

Sandra Williams Edwards August 8, 1943 – April 5, 2020 Sandra Williams Edwards, 76 of Wilson passed away Sunday. A memorial service will be considered at a later date. Sandra is survived by her husband, Gene “Pete” Arthur Edwards of the home; daughter, Shannon Leah Edwards and companion, Chris Saba of Wilmington; son, Gene Scott Edwards of Black Creek; sisters,...

Louise Stokes Pridgen

Louise Stokes Pridgen

Apr 4, 2020

Louise Stokes Pridgen June 20, 1944 – April 4, 2020 Louise Stokes Pridgen, 75 of Wilson passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 in Wilson. Louise is survived by her sons, Keith Pridgen (Rhonda) of Zebulon and Scott Pridgen (Kelly) of Frederick, Maryland; sisters, Bettie Fulcher (Robert) and Cathy Skinner; brothers, Frank Stokes (Elizabeth) and Kenneth Stokes (Perla) all of Wilson;...

Nancy Finch Lamm

Nancy Finch Lamm

Apr 4, 2020

Nancy Finch Lamm November 26, 1929 – April 4, 2020 Nancy Finch Lamm, 90 of Wilson passed away Saturday. A private graveside will be held for the family. Family and friends are invited to visit Tuesday from 8 – 5 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at the home. Nancy served her Lord faithfully...

Robert Joseph Burke

Robert Joseph Burke

Apr 4, 2020

Robert Joseph Burke January 21, 1946 – April 4, 2020 Coach Robert “BOB” Joseph Burke died April 4, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family in Wilson, North Carolina. Bob was born January 21, 1946 in The Bronx, New York. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Jane Britt Burke, of Wilson, North Carolina; his son,...

Christine Hinton Walker

Christine Hinton Walker

Apr 3, 2020

Christine Hinton Walker July 14, 1934 – April 3, 2020 Christine Hinton Walker, 85 passed away Friday. Entombment will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, South Carolina. Christine is survived by her sisters, Ruby Joyner of Bailey and Frances Smith of Nashville; her loving caregivers, Greg and Connie Joyner of Bailey...

James Ray Allen

James Ray Allen

Apr 3, 2020

James Ray Allen March 30, 1933 – April 2, 2020 James Ray Allen, 87 of Wilson passed away Thursday. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Rev. Donnie Price will officiate. James is survived by his wife, Margaret Allen of the home; sisters, Marjorie Fields and husband, Harry of Kinston, Jenny Privette...

Ralph Harley Pegram

Ralph Harley Pegram

Mar 31, 2020

Ralph Harley Pegram September 17, 1923 – March 31, 2020 Ralph Harley Pegram, 96 of Townsville passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date for Ralph. Ralph is survived by his daughter, Glenda Pegram Riggan and husband, Charles of Oxford; son Ralph H. Pegram, Jr. and wife, Sylvia of Bailey; granddaughter, Marian...

Dorothy Lee Johnson

Dorothy Lee Johnson

Mar 30, 2020

Dorothy Lee Johnson January 2, 1929 – March 30, 2020 Dorothy Lee Johnson, 91 of Wilson passed away Monday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Rex Edwards and Johnny Taylor will officiate. Dorothy is survived by her...

George Thomas Sharp, Jr.

George Thomas Sharp, Jr.

Mar 28, 2020

George Thomas Sharp, Jr. July 11, 1946 – March 28, 2020 George Thomas “Tommy” Sharp, Jr. passed away at his home in Kenly on Saturday, March 28, 2020. A private memorial service will be conducted by the family in Nobles Chapel Church Cemetery, 7330 Old Raleigh Road, Sims, North Carolina 27880. Tommy graduated from Rock Ridge High School and served...

William "Bo" Thomas Walston

William "Bo" Thomas Walston

Mar 28, 2020

William Thomas Walston June 8, 1936 – March 28, 2020 William “Bo” Walston passed away Saturday. His funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The Rev. Tim Johnson will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 2 – 2:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other...

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