Jimmie Allen Davis
Sep 9, 2026
Jimmie Allen Davis, 83, of Elm City, passed away at home on September 9, 2026.
Jimmie was born January 17, 1943, in Wilson County, North Carolina, to the late Thomas Edward Davis and Mae Crane Bunn. Over the years he called Wilson County, Greenville, Farmville, Sims, and finally Elm City home.
On April 20, 1963, he married Linda Faye Johnson, and together...
Alan "Mohawk" Waitman Jones
Sep 8, 2026
Alan “Mohawk’ Waitman Jones, 73, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026. A Memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Rev. Johnny Taylor will officiate.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 4 – 4:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Alan was excellent...
Keith "Coosie" Perry
Sep 6, 2026
Keith “Coosie” Perry 68 of Sims, passed away on Sunday September 6, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm on Friday September 11, 2026, at Joyner’s funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Rd Pkwy W, Wilson, NC. Interment will follow at the Bailey Cemetery, Bailey, NC. Walter Blackmon will officiate.
The family will receive friends...
Phillip Michael Joyner
Sep 6, 2026
Phillip Michael Joyner, 53, of Bailey passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2026, at White Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 3967 W Hornes Church Road, Bailey. Rev. Hall Jones and Rev. Robbie Piper will officiate.
Phillip was an excellent carpenter, a loving husband, father, step-father, grandfather and a...
Douglas Matthew Perry
Sep 5, 2026
Douglas Matthew Perry, 59, of Bailey passed away September 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, resilience, fun, and deep love for his family.
Before becoming disabled, Douglas was an avid business owner who poured his energy and passion into his work, taking great pride in building something of his own. Above all his accomplishments, his greatest joy in...
Troy Morrison Walker
Sep 4, 2026
Troy Morrison Walker, 64 of Wilson, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026.
A Celebration of Life and gathering of friends will be held Wednesday, September 16th, from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Pkwy, Wilson.
Troy never met a stranger, and was always there to help anyone when needed. He was a baseball fan, and loved the Dodgers....
Nancy Bass Turnage
Sep 4, 2026
Nancy Bass Turnage, 93, of Wilson passed away Friday, September 4, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1815 Airport Boulevard, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Joe Shakour will officiate.
The family will receive friends Wednesday prior to the service from 11 – 12:45 p.m. at...
Elaine Baltzegar Hill
Sep 3, 2026
Elaine Baltzegar Hill, 90, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Forest Hills Baptist Church,1407 Forest Hills Road NW, Wilson, with Pastor Ray Barnhill officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:45 to...
Brian Kelley Boone
Aug 31, 2026
Brian Kelley Boone, 57, of Wilson passed away Monday, August 31, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 4, 2026 in Black Creek Town Cemetery, Black Creek. Pastor Stuart Harmon will officiate.
The family will receive friends following the graveside service at New Beginning Free Will Baptist Church, 5607 Gardners School Road, Elm City.
Brian is survived...
William Thomas "W.T." Crowder
Aug 25, 2026
William Thomas Crowder, 93 of Wilson passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10 – 10:45 a.m. with a memorial service to follow at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
William was a farmer for nineteen years and then he was a musician for the reminder of his life, he...
Ruth Williams Bass
Aug 25, 2026
Ruth Williams Bass, 92, of Bailey passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 28, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery. Rematha Davis will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, August 27, 2026, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...
Hang Nguyen
Aug 24, 2026
Hang Nguyen, 60 of Wilson passed away Monday, August 24, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street, Wilson.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, September 1, 2026, from 5 – 9 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Hang is survived by her husband...
Roger Lyn Davis
Aug 24, 2026
Roger Lyn Davis, 61, of Sims passed away Monday, August 24, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Inurnment will be held at Marsh Swamp Original Free Will Baptist Church, 6664 Rock Ridge School Road, Sims. Brother Ronnie Wise will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, August...
Randy Lee Phillips
Aug 23, 2026
Randy Lee Phillips
August 20, 1954 – August 23, 2026
Randy Lee Phillips, 72, of Lucama passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Niagara Pentecostal Holiness Church, 1820 Bagley Road, Kenly. Pastor Michael Dye and Pastor Tim Hooks will officiate. Interment will follow in the Pittman Family Cemetery, Lucama.
The...
Danny Keith Mooring
Aug 20, 2026
Danny Keith Mooring, 69, of Elm City passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026. A graveside service will be held Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 3 p.m. in Cedar Grove, Elm City. Brother Bobby Owens will officiate.
Danny was known for his sense of humor. He was always entertaining and trying to make people laugh. He loved to hunt and fish. Danny...
Mavis Marie Temple
Aug 17, 2026
Mavis Marie Temple, 74 of Wilson passed away Monday, August 17, 2026. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date with family and friends.
Mavis was a sweet, loving person that would write letters to her family and loved to color. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Mavis is survived by her brother, David Mooring;...
Betty Brewer Strickland
Aug 12, 2026
Betty Brewer Strickland, 98, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026. A Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Redemption Church at New Hope, 5142 NC Hwy 58 N, Wilson, with the family receiving friends immediately following the service. Pastor Justin Deeter will officiate.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Penny Womble and Melanie...
Myrtle Roberson Creech
Aug 11, 2026
Myrtle Roberson Creech, 76, of Kenly passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2026, at the Creech Family Farm, 8973 Kirby Road, Kenly with the family receiving friends immediately following the service. Rev. LaVon Phillips will officiate.
Myrtle was known throughout her life for her strong work ethic, determination,...
Martha "Fern" Calphurnia Salter
Aug 10, 2026
Martha Calphurnia "Fern" Salter, 81, of Stantonsburg, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Good News Advent Christian Church, 6990 Good News Church Road, Stantonsburg, NC. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 2:45 p.m., with the memorial service immediately following. Pastor Thomas Jordan Ellis, Jr. will officiate....
Bruce Harrison Benson
Aug 10, 2026
Bruce Harrison Benson, 84, joined the lord on Monday, August 10, 2026, while in the presence of his loved ones. Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Gwendolyn Morton and Harrison Lemuel Benson. Bruce is survived by his best friend and partner in life, wife Brenda Robinson; brother, Barry Benson Sr. (and family ); sons, Bruce O. Benson and...