Obituaries

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...

Roger Wayne Morris

Roger Wayne Morris

Apr 5, 2024



Roger Wayne Morris, 57 of Middlesex passed away Friday, April 5, 2024.   Celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Grace Community Fellowship, 6525 Schooners Road, Bailey.  Pastor Pam Denton will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 12 – 1:45 p.m. at Grace Community Fellowship, Bailey.

 

Roger is survived by his loving...

Kenneth "Brad" Bradford Outlaw

Kenneth "Brad" Bradford Outlaw

Apr 3, 2024

Kenneth “Brad” Bradford Outlaw, 69 of Macclesfield passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Macclesfield Town Cemetery, Macclesfield.   Rev. Johnny Hendricks will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends Friday evening, April 5, 2024, from 6- 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...

James Neill Connor

James Neill Connor

Apr 2, 2024

Neill Connor of Wilson passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Burrell and Ida Allsbrook Connor; brother, Mike Connor and his sister, Peggy Connor.

 

He is survived by his wife of fifteen years, Linda Dawson Connor; nephew, Michael Connor (Ellen) of Pocomoke City, Maryland; nieces, Beth Shelton (Charles) of Henderson, and Ginny Atkinson...

Mary Matthews Batchelor

Mary Matthews Batchelor

Apr 1, 2024



Mary Matthews Batchelor, 91 of Wilson passed away Monday, April 1, 2024.   A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2024 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson, with the family receiving friends immediately following.  Rev. Ray Barnhill will officiate.

 

Mary is survived by her children, Cynthia Hester and husband, Charlie, Jeffrey Batchelor and wife, Becky, Stephen Batchelor...

Harold Douglas Denton

Harold Douglas Denton

Mar 30, 2024

 



Harold Douglas Denton, 85 of Middlesex passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024.   Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will be private.

 

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at the home.

 

Harold is survived by his...

Margo "Marty" Yvonne Burress

Margo "Marty" Yvonne Burress

Mar 30, 2024



Margo “Marty” Yvonne Burress, 48 of Stantonsburg passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Rev. Lonnie Humphrey will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends Thursday evening, April 4, 2024, from 5 – 6:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

“Marty” is survived by daughters,...

Karie Danyelle Sullivan

Karie Danyelle Sullivan

Mar 22, 2024



Karie Danyelle Brantley Sullivan, 38, of Bailey passed away Friday, March 22, 2024.  A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday evening, March 29, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey.  Rev. Mark Winstead will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends Friday...

Dr. Ralph Edward Dendler

Dr. Ralph Edward Dendler

Mar 21, 2024

 



Dr. Ralph Edward Dendler, 86 of Wilson passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024.   Celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street N, Wilson.  Father Fernando Torres will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends immediately following in the Carmelite House.

 

Ralph practiced dentistry for 34 years after he graduated from...

Ann Fulghum Johnson

Ann Fulghum Johnson

Mar 20, 2024

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Carroll Lee Webb

Carroll Lee Webb

Mar 18, 2024



Carroll Lee Webb, 82 formerly of Wilson and recently resided in Harbinger to be near her family passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Inurnment following in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.

 

The family will receive friends Saturday evening, March 23, 2024, from 6 –...

Gerhardt John Effers

Gerhardt John Effers

Mar 15, 2024



Gerhardt John Effers, affectionately known as “Gary” passed away peacefully on March 15th, 2024 at his home after a very private, but courageous battle with cancer.  The family will receive friends and loved ones on Monday, March 18th from 6-8 PM at Joyner Funeral Home in Wilson, NC. A celebration of life service will be held at Joyner Funeral Home...

Danny Ray Amerson

Danny Ray Amerson

Mar 14, 2024



Danny Ray Amerson, 69 of Elm City passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024. A time of remembrance will be held at a later time.

 

Danny is survived by his wife, Norma Williams; daughter, Dare Frieden; son, Daniel Amerson; step-daughter, Jennifer Lee and husband, Luther, and Melissa Phillips and husband, Michael; granddaughters, Tabitha Frieden, and Olivia Amerson; grandsons, Cameron Frieden, and Thomas...

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