Obituaries
Michael "Mike" Louis Bissette
Sep 22, 2024
Michael Louis Bissette (Mike), age 71, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 22, 2024. He unexpectedly passed away peacefully while watching the Cowboys play football; one of his favorite pastimes. He grew up on a farm in Bailey where he and his dad worked on their land for many years. Retired from UPS, Mike was an avid...
Joseph "Joe" Anthony George
Sep 22, 2024
Joseph Anthony George, 92, passed away on September 22, 2024, surrounded by family. Joe was born on October 17, 1931, in Manchester, NH to the late Charles and Rachel (Ayoub) George. He served as a medic in the National Guard from 1948-1949 before joining the US Navy in October 1950, in which he served until May 1954. While in the...
James "Jimmy" Michael Evans
Sep 21, 2024
James "Jimmy" Michael Evans, 62, of Middlesex passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, peacefully at his home and went to be with his Savior. The family will receive friends from 6- 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, September 25, 2024 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Peele Evans of the home; daughter, Debbie...
Barbara Nell Edwards
Sep 21, 2024
Barbara Nell Edwards, 88, of Wilson passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 6:45 p.m. prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Barbara is survived by her sons, Mike...
Karen Hinkle Wagamon
Sep 20, 2024
Karen Hinkle Wagamon, 73 of Wilson passed away from a short illness on Friday, September 20, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Deacon Michel du Sablon will officiate.
The family will receive friends on Saturday immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Karen...
Coleen Stott Perry
Sep 18, 2024
Coleen Stott Perry, 83 of Elm City passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2024, in Stantonsburg Town Cemetery, Stantonsburg. Rev. Katrina Whitted will officiate.
Coleen was a farmer’s wife, and she was a hardworking lady. She had a big heart for everybody. Coleen loved her family and friends, and...
Richard "Dick" Hoyt Gurkin
Sep 17, 2024
Richard “Dick” Hoyt Gurkin, 89, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church, 207 Tarboro Street NE, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. Scott Schieber will officiate.
The family will receive friends immediately following the church service at First Christian Church, Wilson.
Dick graduated from Charles...
Colby Ryan Lucas
Sep 15, 2024
Colby Ryan Lucas, 23, of Wilson passed away Sunday evening. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2024, at White Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 3967 W. Hornes Church Road, Bailey. Pastor Hal Jones and Pastor Daniel Lancaster will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...
Jared Charles Lucas
Sep 15, 2024
Jared Charles Lucas, 24, of Wilson passed away Sunday evening. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2024, at White Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 3967 W. Hornes Church Road, Bailey. Pastor Hal Jones and Pastor Daniel Lancaster will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...
Edward "Ed" Earl Parris
Sep 15, 2024
Edward “Ed” Earl Parris 86, passed away at home with his family at his side, on Sunday, September 15,...
Dusty Ray Viverette
Sep 14, 2024
Dusty Ray Viverette, 61, of Wilson passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in Buckhorn Cemetery, 8039 Hwy 42, Kenly. Pastor Daylon Mooneyham will officiate.
The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 1 – 3 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
One of Dusty’s loves was...
Billy Ray Benton
Sep 13, 2024
Billy Ray Benton, 85 of Fremont passed away Friday, September 13, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2024, in Eureka Cemetery, Eureka. Pastor Mark Sauls will officiate.
Billy Ray was a truck driver, and he loved to tinker on lawn mowers. He was a faithful husband, and beloved step-father. Billy Ray will be greatly...
Linda Lee Musgrave
Sep 12, 2024
Linda Hinchey Musgrave, 80, of Wilson passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Scott Eatmon will officiate.
Linda was a very hard worker and dedicated mother. At the age of ten, David Wayne’s father, Lewis David Dorsey, passed away in a boating accident,...
Harold Scotty Whitley
Sep 9, 2024
Harold Scotty Whitley, 74, of Elm City passed away Monday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2024 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove, Elm City. Rev. Gene Wells will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, September 12, 2024 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road...
Heneritta Lewis Price
Sep 9, 2024
Heneritta Lewis Price, 83, of Middlesex passed away Monday, September 9, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex. Rev. Jonathan Pierce will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...
Esther "Jane" Rountree
Sep 6, 2024
Esther “Jane” Sawrey Rountree, 81 of Wilson passed away Friday, September 6, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. David Barnes will officiate.
The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 12:30- 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road...
Norman Glenwood Morgan
Sep 4, 2024
Norman Glenwood Morgan of New London, NC, formerly of Wilson, NC, aged 75, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 4th, in the presence of his wife, Dianne, and his daughter, Cindy, at his home.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 9, 2024 at Grace Baptist Church, 644 Edgemont Street, Albemarle with funeral services and burial in Wilson...
Jerry Thomas Lucas
Sep 3, 2024
Jerry Thomas Lucas, 70, of Elm City passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Jerry’s Life will be held on Friday evening, September 6, 2024, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
He loved spending time with his family, especially his twin grandsons, and enjoyed traveling to...
Doris M. Kuster
Sep 1, 2024
Doris M. Kuster (nee Miller) of Elm City, NC, formerly of Toms River, NJ, aged 92 passed on Sunday, September 1 in the presence of her daughter Diane and her son Robert at home. Doris was born in the Bronx, New York and grew up in Germany during the Second World War. Upon her return to the United States in...
Billy W. Stone
Aug 31, 2024
Billy W. Stone, long-time Bailey businessman and Wilson Christian Academy board member and supporter, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at age 89. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Stone, son Grady Stone, daughter Holly Parmelee, and sisters Lucy Stone and Joan Goodman of Middlesex. The family will have a private interment at the F. W. Stone Memorial Cemetery.
Although...
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