Christopher "Bean" Dean Rizzo

Nov 13, 2024

Christopher “Bean” Dean Rizzo, 8 of Spring Hope passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday morning, November 16, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Spring Hope Memorial Park, Spring Hope. Rev. Ray Vick will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Friday evening, November 15, 2024, from 5 – 8...

Charles "Charlie" Ray Ferrell, Sr.

Nov 14, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Ray Ferrell, Sr., 100 years old of Wilson, North Carolina was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 14, 2024. He was born on November 11, 1924, in Lucama, North Carolina.

 Charlie was a World War II Veteran, serving as a Corporal in the European Campaign 581 AAA Gun Battalion (anti-aircraft) from 1942 – 1946. After leaving the...

Mable Hesmer

Nov 10, 2024

Mable Taylor Hesmer, the beloved only child of Guy Claudius Taylor and Mable Gatlin Taylor of Kinston, passed away peacefully at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of nearly 50 years, Dr. T.C. Hesmer, Jr.

 Mable was a woman of exceptional beauty and a vibrant soul, revered as the nurturing matriarch of her family....

Phyllis Anne Haakinson

Nov 7, 2024

Phyllis Anne Haakinson, 84, of Wilson passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street N, Wilson. Father Fernando Torres will officiate.

 A Rosary service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024, officiated by Deacon Michael DuSablon and is open...

Gregory Scott Varnell

Nov 6, 2024

Gregory Scott Varnell, 62 of Wilson, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024, at Impact Church of Wilson, 3338 Corbett Avenue, Elm City. Rev. David List will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 4 – 6 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 Gregory...

Bruce Langley

Nov 6, 2024

Bruce Langley, 91, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024, in Princeton Cemetery, Donnie H. Boulevard, Princeton. Pastor Derek Bossolono will officiate.

 The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday evening November 10, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 Bruce is...

Dan Wilson Robbins

Nov 4, 2024

Dan Wilson Robbins of Elm City passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2024, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Jerry Nelson will officiate. 

The family will receive friends Thursday evening, November 7, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 Dan is survived by his daughter, Jenny Robbins...

Dr. Charles Leo Davis

Nov 3, 2024

Dr. Charles Leo Davis of Kinston passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Dr. Davis was born in Kinston on November 7, 1929, to Josie Quinn and Glendon Davis. He proudly served his country during the Korean War, and after his military service, Dr. Davis took advantage of the GI Bill to further his education. Charles received his BA Degree...

Dorothy Saunders Proctor

Nov 3, 2024

Dorothy Saunders Proctor, 88, of Morehead City, formerly of Wilson, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. Randy Jones will officiate. 

The family will receive friends at the graveside. 

Dorothy worked with the Wilson County Schools and Diversified Opportunities. She was a loving person who...

Betty Louise Pate

Nov 2, 2024

Betty Louise Pate, 77, of Lucama passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024.

 Betty is survived by her loving husband, Roy Pate; son, Jack Pate and wife, Wendy; grandchildren, Ashley Pate, Tommy Pate, Jr. and wife, Logan, Dillon Pate and wife, Mayra, Stephanie Pate Vick and husband, Jeremy, and Alexis Pate; sister, Barbara Ann Sauls; brothers, Bobby Ray Mooring and David Mooring,...