Obituaries

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...

Rodney Earl "Soup" Campbell

Rodney Earl "Soup" Campbell

Mar 12, 2024

Rodney Earl "Soup" Campbell, 52, passed away on Tuesday, March 12.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

 

Rodney is survived by his son, Ryan Campbell and fiancé, Brittany Mocsari of Sims; son, Riley Campbell of Warrenville, SC; daughter, Morgan Campbell of Bailey; parents, Earl and Augustine Williford Campbell of Sims; sister, Natasha Piehl of Sims; Morgan’s...

Melinda Ann Narron

Melinda Ann Narron

Mar 12, 2024



Melinda Ann Narron, 45 of Middlesex passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024.   A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m.  Wednesday, March 20, 2024 in New Jerusalem Church Cemetery, 1461 Jerusalem Church Road, Kenly. 

 

Melinda is survived by her sons, Garrett Lee Bass and Tyler Ethan Bass; parents, Willis and Elaine Narron; sister, Sherry Lynn Narron and her best...

Joann Deans Davis

Joann Deans Davis

Mar 11, 2024

Joann Deans Davis, 77, passed away on Monday, March 11.  A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 14 at 11:00 am at Contentnea Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Wilson, NC.

 

Joann started a long-term career with Export Leaf Tobacco Company shortly after graduating from high school that spanned nearly forty years.  She made many work relationships that she cherished.  She...

Elaine Edwards Blizzard

Elaine Edwards Blizzard

Mar 7, 2024



Elaine Edwards Blizzard, 82 of Wilson passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, surrounded by her family.  A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, March 13, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Rev. Rhonda Campbell and Rev. John Check will officiate.

 

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

James "Jimmy" Lawrence Kline

James "Jimmy" Lawrence Kline

Mar 5, 2024

James “Jimmy” Lawrence Kline, 61, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 5.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, March 11 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  

 

Jimmy is survived by his sister, Lorraine “Nainee” Marie Kline Francois and husband, Gregg of Wilson...

James "Ed" Edward Winborne, Jr.

James "Ed" Edward Winborne, Jr.

Mar 4, 2024

James “Ed” Edward Winborne, Jr., 77, owner of Fowler’s Nursery, passed away on Monday, March 4.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 12:30 pm at Maplewood Cemetery, 400 College Street, NE, Wilson.  Reverend Eddie Smith will officiate.

 

Family will receive friends on Saturday, March 9 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...

Gordon Ray Bonta

Gordon Ray Bonta

Mar 3, 2024

Gordon Ray Bonta, 68, passed away on Sunday, March 3.   A celebration of life will be held Friday, March 8 at 5:00 pm.  Eastgate Church, 2301 Montgomery Drive, Wilson.  Pastor Gary Combs will officiate.

 

Family will receive friends on Friday, March 8 from 4:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Eastgate Church.

 

Gordon was owner and operator of GRB Roofing and was...

Mary Ellen Russell Williford

Mary Ellen Russell Williford

Feb 29, 2024

Mary Ellen Russell Williford, 85, of Elm City passed away on Thursday, February 29.  A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 5 at 6:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Reverend Johnny Hudson will officiate.

 

Family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service at Joyner’s Funeral Home and at other times at the home...

Bruce Elton Griffin

Bruce Elton Griffin

Feb 28, 2024

Bruce Elton Griffin, 96, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.   Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 4 at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Reverend Michael Coppock will officiate.

 

Family will receive friends following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home.

 

Bruce was a member of the...

Jack Kenneth Medlin

Jack Kenneth Medlin

Feb 28, 2024

Jack Kenneth Medlin, 83, passed away on Wednesday, February 28.  A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 4 at 11:00 am at Bailey Town Cemetery, Hwy NC 581 Bailey.  Reverend Paul Mitchell will officiate.

 

Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 3 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Jack is survived...

Charles "Chuck" Albert Lyons

Charles "Chuck" Albert Lyons

Feb 28, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Albert Lyons, 65 of Wilson passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024.  Chuck was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all who knew him.  He will be greatly missed and thought of often.   Chuck graduated from South Dade High School in 1979.  He joined the Navy after graduation where he travelled the world as an aviation...

Noa Elizabeth Cooper

Noa Elizabeth Cooper

Feb 26, 2024

Noa was eagerly welcomed into the world on December 29th, 2023. We rejoice in sorrow that on February 26th, 2024 our loving Heavenly Father carried Noa Elizabeth Cooper to her eternal home with Him. We praise God through tears knowing that her short life was without pain or heartache, and she will only ever know joy. 

Sweet Noa is beloved and...

Barbara Anne Williams O'Briant

Barbara Anne Williams O'Briant

Feb 26, 2024

 

Barbara Anne Williams O’Briant, 87 of Elm City passed away Monday, February 26, 2024.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024 in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City.   Rev. Roy Hilburn will officiate.

 

Barbara is survived by her step-daughter, Betsy Sullivan and husband, Hunter; step-son Butch O’Briant and wife, Dianne; brother, Bernie Williams; her nephews,...

Dakota Joseph-Michael Pencak

Dakota Joseph-Michael Pencak

Feb 25, 2024

Dakota Joseph-Michael Pencak, 28, passed away on Sunday, February 25.  A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 16 at 4:00 pm at Wave Church, 5334 Lamm Road, Wilson.

 

Dakota is survived by his parents, Nancy and Stanley Pencak; brother, Britton Cole; sister, Angela Hilton and husband, Wayne; aunt, Nadine Arrington and husband, Michael; nephews, Jeffery Swift, Thomas Swift, and...

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