Obituaries

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
Barbara Marie Bass Hill
Mar 28, 2020
Barbara Marie Bass Hill June 11, 1937 – March 28, 2020 Barbara Marie Bass Hill, 82 of Wilson passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 13, 2020 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Barbara is survived by her son, Joe Hill and wife, Jody of Raleigh; grandson, Tucker Hill of...
Virginia Ann Strickland Downing
Mar 27, 2020
Virginia Ann Strickland Downing January 20, 1933 – March 27, 2020 Virginia Ann Strickland Downing, 87 of Wilson passed away Friday. A private graveside service will be held for the family. Pastor Larry Massey will officiate. Virginia is survived by her step-sons, Steven Downing and wife, Monica of Wilson, Tony Downing of Wilson and Timothy Downing of Elm City; three...
Colton Trey Turner
Mar 26, 2020
Colton Trey Turner May 22, 1999 – March 26, 2020 Colton Trey Turner, 20 of Bailey passed away Thursday. A private service will be held for the family. Colton is survived by his mother, Tiffany High of Bailey; father, Ray Turner of Kenly; his brother, Caleb Turner of the home and his grandparents, Toney and Maxine High of Bailey. He...
Genevieve Robbins
Mar 26, 2020
Genevieve Robbins December 31, 1932 – March 26, 2020 Genevieve “Gen” Robbins, 87 of Wilson passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. A memorial mass will be held at a later time for Gen. Gen is survived by her sons, Richard Robbins, Jr., Albert Robbins and Daniel Robbins; daughter, Kathleen Joyce and husband, Darrell; grandchildren, Christopher Joyce and wife, Christin and...
Timothy "Timmy" Julious Hudson
Mar 23, 2020
Timothy Julious Hudson January 23, 1967 – March 23, 2020 Timothy “Timmy” Julious Hudson, 53 of Lucama was taken away from his loving family way too soon on Monday, March 23, 2020. His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 12 – 1:45 p.m. prior...

infant Arlo James Brady
Mar 21, 2020
Arlo James Brady March 21, 2020 Infant Arlo James Brady, of Wilson passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020. His funeral services will be private. Arlo is survived by his parents, Andrew and Alyssa Handley Brady of the home; sister, Sybil Grace Brady of Wilson; grandfather, Herbert Milton Brady of Bertie County; grandmother, Linda Zimmerman of Virginia; grandparents, Danny Joe Handley...
Peggy Lee Benson Goff
Mar 20, 2020
Peggy Lee Benson Goff March 6, 1949 – March 20, 2020 Peggy Lee Benson Goff, 71 of Lucama passed away Friday. Peggy’s memorial service will be held for the family. Peggy is survived by her daughters, Sandra Leonia High and husband, Larry Ronald High, Jr. of Lucama, Margie Lynn Goff of Lucama and fiancé, Homer Lataille, and Tammy Marie Evans...
Celeste Marie Jankowski Heddinger
Mar 20, 2020
Celeste Marie Jankowski Heddinger March 16, 1928 – March 20, 2020 Celeste “Sally” Heddinger 92 of Wilson went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 20. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland and nicknamed Sally by a dear aunt. Sally was married for over seventy-one years to the love of her life, Charles Foster, until his death in...
John Randy Grogan
Mar 18, 2020
John Randy Grogan November 3, 1949 – March 18, 2020 Randy Grogan, 70 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. A memorial service will be held a later date for Randy. Randy was a big animal lover and he assisted with the animal rescue and care for the Wilson area. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and a friend...
Connie Headrick Crawford
Mar 17, 2020
Connie Headrick Crawford April 14, 1950 – March 17, 2020 Connie Headrick Crawford, 69 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A memorial service will be held at later time for Connie. Connie is survived by her husband, Desmond Crawford of Wilson; daughter, Rachel Rodriquez and fiancé, Charlie Berman of San Francisco, California; son, Andrew Crawford and wife, Jennifer of New York;...