Obituaries

Emma Camila Rodríguez

Emma Camila Rodríguez

Jan 11, 2019

Emma Camila Rodriguez January 11, 2019 – January 11, 2019 Emma Camila Rodriguez of Wilson passed away Friday. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2019 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Emma...

David Crisp Adkins

David Crisp Adkins

Jan 10, 2019

David Crisp Adkins June 9, 1939 – January 10, 2019 David Crisp Adkins, 79, of Wilson passed away Thursday. A private service will be held. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 5 – 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. David came to Wilson as Athletic Director and to start the soccer program at...

Rachel Elizabeth Proctor

Rachel Elizabeth Proctor

Jan 9, 2019

Rachel Elizabeth Proctor August 8, 1954 – January 9, 2019 Rachel Elizabeth Pridgen Proctor, 64 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. Her memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The Rev. Daryl Norris will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and...

Charles Blanchard Lewis, Jr.

Charles Blanchard Lewis, Jr.

Jan 9, 2019

Charles Blanchard Lewis, Jr. February 17, 1966 – January 9, 2019 Charles Blanchard Lewis, Jr., 52 of Black Creek passed away Wednesday. His funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment to follow in Fremont Town Cemetery, Fremont. The Rev. Bill Groce will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 12:30...

Obie Levi Parker

Obie Levi Parker

Jan 8, 2019

Obie Levi Parker September 5, 1932 – January 8, 2019 Obie Levi Parker, 86 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Marsh Swamp Original FWB Church Cemetery, Rock Ridge. The Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at...

John "Jack" Roger Bradley, Jr.

John "Jack" Roger Bradley, Jr.

Jan 8, 2019

John Roger Bradley, Jr. October 24, 1966 – January 8, 2019 AUSTRALIA – John R. Bradley Jr. “Jack”, 52, passed away at his home in New South Wales, Australia on January 8, 2019. Jack was born and raised in Wilson and was a 1985 graduate of Fike High School. He loved to experience all that life had to offer. He...

Christopher Brian Hardison

Christopher Brian Hardison

Jan 7, 2019

Christopher Brian Hardison August 20, 1988 – January 7, 2019 Christopher “Chris” Brian Hardison, 30 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, January 7, 2019. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon prior to the service from 1 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s...

Kathy Garris Deans

Kathy Garris Deans

Jan 7, 2019

Kathy Garris Deans October 23, 1956 – January 7, 2019 Kathy Garris Deans, 62 of Bailey passed away Monday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Johnny Hudson will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 – 9 p.m....

Jack Edward Saylor, Sr.

Jack Edward Saylor, Sr.

Jan 7, 2019

Jack Edward Saylor, Sr. Oct. 15, 1920 – Jan. 7, 2019 Jack Saylor thought he might live forever, but Father Time finally caught up with him, and he passed away in the wee hours of the morning on January 7 at the grand age of 98. He was at home, wrapped up in love from his family and caregivers. A...

Donald Perry

Donald Perry

Jan 7, 2019

Donald Perry October 25, 1951 – January 7, 2019 Donald Perry, 67 of Sims passed away Monday. His funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment to follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Rev. Anderson Barnes will officate. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s...

Danielle Elizabeth Collier

Danielle Elizabeth Collier

Jan 6, 2019

Danielle Elizabeth Collier June 2, 1985 – January 6, 2019 Danielle Elizabeth Collier, 33 of Pinetops passed away Sunday. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Upper Black Creek Church Cemetery, Lucama. The Rev. Jeff Holden will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...

Ollie Mae Gardner Batts

Ollie Mae Gardner Batts

Jan 5, 2019

Ollie Mae Gardner Batts November 7, 1924 – January 5, 2019 Ollie Mae Gardner Batts, 94, died Saturday at Wilson Rehab and Nursing Center, where she lived the last few years. A visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home prior to the funeral at 2 p.m. The Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. Burial will follow...

Andrew David Speight, Sr.

Andrew David Speight, Sr.

Jan 4, 2019

Andrew David Speight, Sr. June 3, 1934 – January 4, 2019 Andrew David Speight, Sr., 84, of Wilson passed away Friday. His funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The Rev. Shawn Garnett will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s...

Teresa Zucchi

Teresa Zucchi

Jan 4, 2019

Teresa Zucchi November 10, 1926 – January 4, 2019 Teresa Zucchi, 92, of Wilson passed away Friday. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening January 8, 2019 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, NC. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 1:00PM in Evergreen Memorial Park with celebrant...

Mary K. Mary Ballance

Mary K. Mary Ballance

Jan 4, 2019

Mary Katherine Ballance January 26, 1946 – January 4, 2019 Mary K. Ballance, 72 of Wilson passed away Friday. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 3 – 5 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Mary K. is survived by her husband, James Franklin “Frankie” Ballance of the home; her sons, Samuel “Sam” Cooper Ballance...

Jane Finch Liles

Jane Finch Liles

Jan 3, 2019

Jane Finch Liles January 19, 1950 – January 3, 2019 Jane Finch Liles, 68, of Bailey passed away Thursday. Her memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Rock Springs FWB Church, Bailey. The Rev. Walter Blackman will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Rock Springs FWB Church,...

Effie Jean Webb Call

Effie Jean Webb Call

Jan 2, 2019

Effie Jean Webb Call September 21, 1932 – January 2, 2019 Effie Jean Webb Call, 86 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. Her funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Good News Advent Church Cemetery, Fountain. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 12 – 5 p.m. at the...

Maggie Strickland Smith

Maggie Strickland Smith

Jan 2, 2019

Maggie Strickland Smith January 13, 1929 – January 2, 2019 Maggie Strickland Smith, 89, of Raleigh passed away Wednesday. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. prior to service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. She was employed for over 30 years...

Wayne Godwin

Wayne Godwin

Jan 2, 2019

Wayne Godwin November 16, 1946 – January 2, 2019 Wayne Godwin, 72 of Wilson passed away Wednesday in the home surrounded by his wife and loved ones. A private celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Linda Matthews Godwin of the home; daughter, Kim Deans and...

Ronald Thomas Stone

Ronald Thomas Stone

Jan 1, 2019

Ronald Thomas Stone March 21, 1932 – January 1, 2019 Ronald Thomas Stone, 86, of Middlesex passed away Tuesday. His funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in FW Stone Memorial Cemetery, 9007 Stone Heritage Road, Bailey. The Rev. Buddy Wagnon will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday one...

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