Obituaries
Roy Thomas Wiggins. Sr.
Aug 24, 2025
Roy Thomas Wiggins, 68 of Elm City, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Visitation will be at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Pkwy, Wilson, on Thursday, August 28, from 5-5:45pm. Funeral services will be held in the chapel at 6:00pm, with Bro. Greg Stancil officiating.
Mr. Wiggins is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Ellen “Faye” Wiggins; son, Roy Thomas...
Mona Matthews Ellis
Aug 23, 2025
Mona Matthews Ellis, 88, of Wilson, NC, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Spring Arbor of Wilson.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rufus Staton Ellis, Sr. She is survived by her three children: Lane Morgan and husband Allan of Raleigh, David Ellis of Kinston, and Staton Ellis of Wilson; four cherished granddaughters, Anna Morgan, Sarah...
Ruby Jeannette Thorne
Aug 22, 2025
Ruby Jeannette Thorne, of Elm City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2025, with her family present. Jeannette was born on October 6, 1939, and she was 85 years old.
She is survived by sons, Jack Sharpe and his wife, Lita and Dave Sharpe and his wife, Suzanne; her sister, Rachel Thorne of Elm City; her 12...
Ruby Geraldine Jernigan
Aug 21, 2025
Ruby Geraldine Jernigan, 63, of Elm City passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, August 25, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Pastor Brian Alphin will officiate.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5 – 5:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...
Amy Ann Reese
Aug 21, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Amy Ann Reese, 59, of Wake Forest, on Thursday August 21st, 2025. Amy was born on October 17th, 1965, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia and was a long-time resident of the North Wales area and a 1983 graduate of North Penn High School. She attended Spring Garden College, Miami University of...
Norman Lamont Crist
Aug 20, 2025
Norman Lamont “Bud” Crist passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 20,2025. Norman was born August 24,1960 in Williams County, Ohio.
Norman attended Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1983. Soon after graduating, he started his career working in the manufactured housing industry. His career spanned over...
Charles Edward Lucas
Aug 18, 2025
Charles Edward Lucas, 71, of Wilson passed away Monday, August 18, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 25, 2025 in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson.
He is survived by his son, Jason Lucas and wife, Heather and Robbie Lucas; mother, Ruby Lucas; sister, Brenda Parrish, and his brothers, Dennis Lucas and Curtis Lucas and wife, Donna.
He was...
William "Greg" Gregory Wrenn
Aug 17, 2025
William “Greg” Wrenn, 68, of Bailey passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Rev. Gina House will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Greg was a loving and caring...
Richard Earl Gregory
Aug 16, 2025
Richard Earl Gregory, lovingly known as “Bubba”, age 66, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Richard was born in Virginia on August 5, 1959. He was preceded in death by his father, Roscoe (Pete) Gregory and his mother Letha Gregory Wilkins.
Richard was full of life, love, and laughter. He never met...
Beverly Mangum Carter
Aug 16, 2025
Beverly Mangum Carter, 56, of Wilson passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Rev. Scott Sherrod will officiate.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5 – 6 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
After being diagnosed with an illness at sixteen years...
Mary Lou Moss Carter
Aug 15, 2025
Mary Lou Moss Carter, 75 of Wilson, passed away on August 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at White Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church 3967 W Hornes Church Road, Bailey, NC 27807 on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 2:00pm. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Rev. Hal Jones and Rev....
Joyce Bunn Woodard
Aug 13, 2025
Joyce Bunn Woodard, age 95 of Wilson and daughter of the late Henry Horace Bunn and Blanche Roberson Bunn, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Homestead Hills in Winston-Salem, Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday August 16, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park,...
Shirley Ann Heuser
Aug 13, 2025
Shirley Ann Heuser, 71, of Mount Olive, formerly of Smithfield, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2025, in Elizabeth United Methodist Church, 4629 Cleveland School Road, Smithfield. Rev. Greg Day and Rev. Ken White will officiate.
Shirley was a remarkable lady who was an avid crafter, she enjoyed making...
Joyce Ann Duke
Aug 10, 2025
Joyce Ann Duke, 78, of Bailey, passed away in her home and went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2025. She was born on September 5, 1946.
She was an active member of Stony Hill Free Will Baptist Church. Joyce spent many years as a loan manager and as a manager for the Leith Corporation. Throughout her life, she...
Thomas Clay Robinson Jr.
Aug 6, 2025
Thomas Clay Robinson, Jr. 45 of Chapel Hill passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday morning, August 7, 2025 First Presbyterian Church, 414 Sunset Road NW, Wilson.
Clay is survived by his mother, Agnes Cherry and husband, Dr. William G. Cherry III; sisters, Gentry Robinson Buchan and husband, Sanborn, Jane Scott Pearl...
Clairene Boykin
Aug 3, 2025
Clairene Boykin of Middlesex passed away at home on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the age of 63.
Clairene was a beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend to everyone who knew her. She enjoyed listening to country music, coloring intricate pictures, crocheting blankets, and planting beautiful flower gardens. Over the years, Clairene always loved having pets. She absolutely adored her dog,...
James "Jimmy" Ray Edgerton
Aug 3, 2025
James “Jimmy” Ray Edgerton, 94, of Wilson passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Associate Pastor Chris Bridgers will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday morning prior to the service from 10:30 – 12:00 at Joyner’s Funeral...
Peggy Learn Newcomb
Aug 2, 2025
Peggy Learn Newcomb, 79, of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday evening, August 7, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. A graveside will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2025 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Lonnie Humphrey will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon...
Joan Brannan McKeel
Jul 31, 2025
While our hearts grieve, we rejoice in the homegoing of Joan Brannan McKeel, who departed this life peacefully on July 31st the age of 87. Joan was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend. Her loving heart, resilient strength, and generous spirit left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Joan was a...
Eleanor King Overton
Jul 31, 2025
Eleanor King Overton passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Clay Parker will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, August 1, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Eleanor is survived by her daughter,...
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