Obituaries

Edwin Nick Kearns

Edwin Nick Kearns

Jun 29, 2020

Edwin Nick Kearns July 22, 1933 – June 29, 2020 Edwin Nick Kearns, 86 of Wilson formerly of Raleigh passed away Monday. Inurnment will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street, Wilson. Pastor Kim Lamb will officiate. Nick was an extraordinary person that served his country with honor and pride with the U.S. Air...

Donald Gerald Aycock

Donald Gerald Aycock

Jun 28, 2020

Donald Gerald Aycock July 4, 1941 – June 28, 2020 Donald Gerald Aycock, 78 of Wilson passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 10 a.m. in Aycock Family Cemetery, near the crossroads of Hwy 222 and Hwy 581. The Rev. Kevin Moore and Rev. Ashley Bailey will officiate. The family...

Jerry Stephen Tedder

Jerry Stephen Tedder

Jun 27, 2020

Jerry Stephen Tedder April 8, 1950 – June 27, 2020 Jerry Stephen Tedder, 70 of Hookerton passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020. His funeral services will be held Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Alan Ledezma will officiate. The family...

Sarah Elise Galperin

Sarah Elise Galperin

Jun 27, 2020

Sarah Elise Galperin April 3, 1990 – June 27, 2020 Sarah Elise Galperin, 30 of Wilson passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020. A celebration of Sarah’s life will be held at a later date. Sarah is survived by her parents, Gregory Lee and Lisa Beard Galperin of Wilson; sister, Samantha Gibbs and husband, David and her loving nieces, Kaylynn, Charlie...

Willie "Billy" Hubert Tripp, Jr.

Willie "Billy" Hubert Tripp, Jr.

Jun 27, 2020

Willie Hubert Tripp, Jr. June 1, 1941 – June 27, 2020 Willie “Billy” Hubert Tripp, Jr., 79 of Wilson and Greenville passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020. His funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenville. The Rev. Michael Crocker and Rev. Steve Strickland will officiate. The...

Billy Ray Marshall

Billy Ray Marshall

Jun 25, 2020

Billy Ray Marshall June 4, 1966 – June 25, 2020 Billy Ray Marshall, 54 of Bailey passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020. A celebration of Billy’s life will be held at a later time. Billy is survived by his son, Kyle Ray Marshall of Dudley and his sister, Sandra Marshall Turner of Saratoga. He was preceded in death by his...

Kenneth Ray Lamm

Kenneth Ray Lamm

Jun 21, 2020

Kenneth Ray Lamm July 30, 1938 – June 21, 2020 Kenneth Ray Lamm, 81 passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 peacefully at his home with his family by his side. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment to follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. LaVon Phillips will officiate. The family will...

Bobby Lee Howell

Bobby Lee Howell

Jun 21, 2020

Bobby Lee Howell April 26, 1939 – June 21, 2020 Bobby Lee Howell, 81 of Spring Hope passed away peacefully Sunday, June 21, 2020 with his family by his side. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Bobby was born in Nash County on April 26, 1939 to the late Robert Lee Howell and Elsie Manning...

Rebecca "Becky" Keel Hutchins

Rebecca "Becky" Keel Hutchins

Jun 21, 2020

Rebecca Keel Hutchins June 10, 1937 – June 21, 2020 On Sunday, June 21, 2020, Rebecca “Becky” Keel Hutchins of Wilson passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family in her home. She was 83 years old. Becky is survived by her son, David Hutchins and wife, Lynn and her daughter, Mary Charles Hutchins Carroll and husband, Mett, as well...

Raymond Anthony Pittman

Raymond Anthony Pittman

Jun 18, 2020

Raymond Anthony Pittman January 22, 1963 - June 18, 2020 Raymond Anthony Pittman 57, of Wilson passed away Thursday. His funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev Bob Rose will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 1 – 1:45 p.m. at...

Thelma White Sherrod

Thelma White Sherrod

Jun 18, 2020

Thelma White Sherrod August 6, 1928 — June 18, 2020 Thelma Grace White Sherrod, 91 of Sims passed away peacefully at home Thursday. A private graveside service will be held for Thelma. Pastor Ronnie Aycock will officiate. A Celebration of Life reception will be announced for a later date. Thelma is survived by her five sons; Larry Lee (Kaye), Donald...

Steven Carroll Evans

Steven Carroll Evans

Jun 16, 2020

Steven Carroll Evans July 3, 1977 – June 16, 2020 Steven Carroll Evans, 42 of Bailey passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020. A private memorial service will be held for his family. Steven is survived by his mother, Deborah Joyce Barfield; father, Jerry Harold Evans, Sr. and wife, Susie; brothers, Jerry Harold Evans, Jr. and Phillip James Evans; nephew, Cameron...

Frederick James Blocker

Frederick James Blocker

Jun 15, 2020

Frederick James Blocker September 21, 1964 – June 15, 2020 Frederick James Blocker, 55 passed away Monday. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday morning from 10 – 10:45 a.m. prior to the...

Floyd Faison Bunn

Floyd Faison Bunn

Jun 15, 2020

Floyd Faison Bunn June 10, 1932 – June 15, 2020 Floyd Faison Bunn, 88 of Middlesex passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2020 at Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church, 14551 Taylors Mill Road, Middlesex. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Ricky...

William "Bill" Leroy Miller

William "Bill" Leroy Miller

Jun 15, 2020

William Leroy Miller April 1, 1947 – June 15, 2020 William Leroy “Bill” Miller, 73 of Wilson passed away Monday. A private service will be held for the family. Bill is survived by his loving wife of thirty-five years, Doloris “Dee” C. Miller of the home; daughter, Salena M. Bissette and husband, Justin of Bailey; sons, Brian Miller and wife,...

James Steven Clevinger

James Steven Clevinger

Jun 12, 2020

James Steven Clevinger Jan. 12, 1960 – June 12, 2020 James Steven Clevinger, 60 of Wilson passed away Friday, June 12, 2020. A visitation will be held Tuesday evening, June 23, 2020 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. James was born in Roanoke, Virginia and grew up in Winston-Salem, graduating from North...

Tony Keith Boykin

Tony Keith Boykin

Jun 12, 2020

Tony Keith Boykin April 14, 1953 – June 12, 2020 Tony Keith Boykin, 67 of Middlesex passed away Friday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex. The Rev. Walter Blackman will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 3 – 5 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson...

Barbara Bowen Renfrow

Barbara Bowen Renfrow

Jun 10, 2020

Barbara Bowen Renfrow December 15, 1933 – June 10, 2020 Barbara Bowen Renfrow, 86 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive immediately following the service. The Rev. Jack Stone will officiate. Barbara was born on December 15, 1933...

Idalia Oglesby High

Idalia Oglesby High

Jun 8, 2020

Idalia Oglesby High September 9, 1927 – June 8, 2020 Idalia Oglesby High, 92 of Wilson passed away Monday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 11a.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Steve Clayton will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday morning from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at...

Charles Arthur Pate, Jr.

Charles Arthur Pate, Jr.

Jun 8, 2020

Charles Arthur Pate, Jr. January 12, 1956 – June 8, 2020 Charles Arthur “Chuck” Pate, Jr., 64 of Sims passed away Monday. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday evening at 5 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The Rev. Aubrey Williamson will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 4 – 4:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...