Obituaries

Katie Peaden Williams

Katie Peaden Williams

May 5, 2024

 



Katie Peaden Williams, 73 of Wilson passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024.   Funeral services will be held Friday, May 10, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.   Rev. Daylon Mooneyham and Rev. LaVon Phillips will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends Friday prior to the service from 12:30 –...

Jimmy Wayne Poythress

Jimmy Wayne Poythress

May 4, 2024



Jimmy Wayne Poythress, 83 of Elm City passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024.   Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Shenandoah Baptist Church, 3894 Shenandoah Court, Rocky Mount.  Interment will follow in Thompson Chapel Church Cemetery, 5620 Thompson Chapel Road, Wilson.  Rev. Glenn Hill and Rev. Tim Parker will officiate.

 

The family will receive...

Tony McCoy Owens

Tony McCoy Owens

May 2, 2024



Tony McCoy Owens, 81 of Stantonsburg passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024.   A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2024 with the family receiving friends immediately following at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Rev. Randy Ennis and Rev. Dr. Woody Davis will officiate.

 

Tony has been a member of Evansdale United Methodist...

John Ashe Batchelor

John Ashe Batchelor

May 1, 2024



John Ashe Batchelor, 46 of Raleigh passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024.   A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.  

 

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Please bring 1 –...

Mary Catherine "Cathy" Ferrell

Mary Catherine "Cathy" Ferrell

Apr 27, 2024

Mary Catherine “Cathy” Ferrell of Bailey passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024.   Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2024, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  Rev. Todd Green will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends Thursday evening immediately following...

Frances Edna Overman Hester

Frances Edna Overman Hester

Apr 27, 2024

Frances Overman Hester passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, with her children by her side. It brought to closure a beautiful life of family, church, civic and professional service.  She was born July 2,1925 to John C. and Maude Overman in Middlesex and was the middle of seven children.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Joe and JC...

Garland Eugene Lucas, Sr.

Garland Eugene Lucas, Sr.

Apr 26, 2024



Garland Eugene Lucas, Sr., 90 of Bailey passed away Friday, April 26, 2024.   A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2024, at Shiloh Pentecostal Holiness Church, 5854 Shiloh Church Road, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey.   Rev. Danny Harris will officiate. 

 

The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 1 –...

Ruby Irene Futrell

Ruby Irene Futrell

Apr 26, 2024



Ruby Irene Futrell, 87 of Kenly passed away Friday, April 26, 2024.   A private service will be held for the family.  Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 

Ruby is survived by her sons, Reverend Michael Futrell and wife, Jan of Lincolnton, Ralph Futrell and wife, Leisa of Wilson; grandchildren, Melissa Isaacks and husband, John of Lincolnton, Matthew Futrell and wife, Angela...

James "Jimmy" Bruton Pate, Jr.

James "Jimmy" Bruton Pate, Jr.

Apr 26, 2024



James "Jimmy" Bruton Pate, Jr., 74 of Lucama passed away Friday, April 26, 2024.   A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2024, in Bass Family Cemetery, 6300 Alton Road, Lucama.   The Rev. Tony Hawley will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...

Virginia Lamm Hayes

Virginia Lamm Hayes

Apr 22, 2024



 

 



Virginia Lamm Hayes, 103 of Wilson passed away Monday, April 22, 2024.   A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Rev. Walt Tyndall will officiate.  The family will have a private burial.

 

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, April 23, 2024, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...

Charles "Charlie" Roy Fitch

Charles "Charlie" Roy Fitch

Apr 19, 2024



Charles “Charlie” Roy Fitch, Jr., 84 of Wilson passed away Friday, April 19, 2024.  A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson.  Chaplain Derek Bossolono will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends Sunday evening, April 21, 2024, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s...

Sylvia Davis Brewer

Sylvia Davis Brewer

Apr 16, 2024



Sylvia Davis Brewer, 75 of Wilson passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024.   A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday April 21, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Rev. Steve Edmondson will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Sylvia is survived by her loving husband...

Bennie Michael Coleman

Bennie Michael Coleman

Apr 13, 2024



Bennie Michael Coleman, 77 of Knightdale passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Wake Med Raleigh after experiencing a heart valve aneurysm.   Bennie was born October 12, 1946, to Grover Cleveland Coleman, Jr. and Ida Boykin Coleman of Sims.

 

He graduated from Rock Ridge High School in 1965 and served four years in the US Air Force as an air...

Linwood Jennings Davis

Linwood Jennings Davis

Apr 13, 2024



Linwood Jennings Davis, 85 of Lucama passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024.   A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Upper Black Creek Cemetery, Little Rock Church Road, Black Creek.  Rev. Kelley Smart will officiate.

 

Linwood is survived by his son, Edward Lynn “Scoopy” Davis of Lucama.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Lori Michelle Lamm

Lori Michelle Lamm

Apr 12, 2024



Lori Michelle Lamm, 43 of Bailey passed away Friday, April 12, 2024.   A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2014, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. 

 

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Lori is survived by her daughter, Diana Lamm...

Edward Douglas "Doug" Barnes, Sr.

Edward Douglas "Doug" Barnes, Sr.

Apr 11, 2024

Doug Barnes, 79, of Wilson passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Wilbanks Christian Church, Elm City. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Dr. Coleman Markham and Associate Pastor Dwight Batts will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends and family Tuesday afternoon from 1:00-1:45 p.m....

Gayle Parisi

Gayle Parisi

Apr 11, 2024



Gayle Johnson Parisi, 77 of Sims passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024.   The family will have a service in Pennsylvania.

 

Gayle is survived by her daughter, Lori P. Wiggs and husband, William L. of Wilson; grandson, Nolan Wiggs and wife, Caitlyn of Sarasota, Florida; sisters, Susan Steiger and husband, Jonathan, and Ann Naugle and husband, Dennis both of Pennsylvania; nieces,...

Dorthea Kathie Yelverton

Dorthea Kathie Yelverton

Apr 11, 2024



Dorthea Katherine “Kathie” Yelverton, 72 of Fremont passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024.  Honoring the wishes of Kathie, the family will have a private service. Friends are welcome to visit at the home.

 

Kathie grew up in Swansboro and graduated from Swansboro High School where she was a cheerleader.  She was an avid sports fan and watching Duke basketball was one...

Janice Marie Summerlin

Janice Marie Summerlin

Apr 5, 2024



Janice G. Summerlin of Wilson passed away Friday, April 5, 2024.  A private memorial service will be held for the family.

 

Janice is survived by her daughter, Deana Summerlin of Elm City; fiancé, Keith Lamm of Wilson; granddaughters, Lauryn Summerlin of Raleigh, and Jaymee Summerlin of Wilson; grandsons, Garrett Summerlin of Wilson, and Bryson Summerlin of Elm City; great-grandson, Ty’Mari Summerlin...

Robert "Bobby" Walston White

Robert "Bobby" Walston White

Apr 5, 2024



Robert Walston (Bobby) White, 74, went to be with his Lord during his sleep on April 5, 2024.  His wife and nurse were by his side until he drifted off into a peaceful sleep.  A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1815 Airport Boulevard NW, Wilson.   Pastor Joe Shakour...

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