Obituaries

Nancy Gwen Joyner Dew
Jan 12, 2019
Nancy Gwen Joyner Dew August 31, 1941 – January 12, 2019 Nancy Dew, 77, of Bailey, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Her funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday at White Oak Hill FWB Church, Bailey. Interment will follow in the Dew Family Cemetery on Hornes Church Road, Bailey. The Rev. Hal Jones, Rev. Louis Forsythe...
Robert Brian Johnson
Jan 12, 2019
Robert Brian Johnson March 9, 1976 – January 12, 2019 Robert Brian Johnson, 42, of Louisburg passed away Saturday. The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 2 – 4 pm. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Robert is survived by his wife, Lisa Keith Johnson of Raleigh; daughter, Melissa Leigh Johnson of Raleigh; father, John Calvin...
Claudette Gatlin
Jan 11, 2019
Claudette Gatlin December 1, 1937 – January 11, 2019 The Lord has received another angel, Claudette “Rose” Gatlin, of Jarvisburg, formerly of Wilson, passed away peacefully Friday morning, January 11, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving and caring family in Currituck County. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Mickey Gatlin and her parents Willis and...

Emma Camila Rodríguez
Jan 11, 2019
Emma Camila Rodriguez January 11, 2019 – January 11, 2019 Emma Camila Rodriguez of Wilson passed away Friday. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2019 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Emma...
David Crisp Adkins
Jan 10, 2019
David Crisp Adkins June 9, 1939 – January 10, 2019 David Crisp Adkins, 79, of Wilson passed away Thursday. A private service will be held. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 5 – 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. David came to Wilson as Athletic Director and to start the soccer program at...

Rachel Elizabeth Proctor
Jan 9, 2019
Rachel Elizabeth Proctor August 8, 1954 – January 9, 2019 Rachel Elizabeth Pridgen Proctor, 64 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. Her memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The Rev. Daryl Norris will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and...
Charles Blanchard Lewis, Jr.
Jan 9, 2019
Charles Blanchard Lewis, Jr. February 17, 1966 – January 9, 2019 Charles Blanchard Lewis, Jr., 52 of Black Creek passed away Wednesday. His funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment to follow in Fremont Town Cemetery, Fremont. The Rev. Bill Groce will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 12:30...

Obie Levi Parker
Jan 8, 2019
Obie Levi Parker September 5, 1932 – January 8, 2019 Obie Levi Parker, 86 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Marsh Swamp Original FWB Church Cemetery, Rock Ridge. The Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at...
John "Jack" Roger Bradley, Jr.
Jan 8, 2019
John Roger Bradley, Jr. October 24, 1966 – January 8, 2019 AUSTRALIA – John R. Bradley Jr. “Jack”, 52, passed away at his home in New South Wales, Australia on January 8, 2019. Jack was born and raised in Wilson and was a 1985 graduate of Fike High School. He loved to experience all that life had to offer. He...
Christopher Brian Hardison
Jan 7, 2019
Christopher Brian Hardison August 20, 1988 – January 7, 2019 Christopher “Chris” Brian Hardison, 30 of Rocky Mount passed away Monday, January 7, 2019. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon prior to the service from 1 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s...

Kathy Garris Deans
Jan 7, 2019
Kathy Garris Deans October 23, 1956 – January 7, 2019 Kathy Garris Deans, 62 of Bailey passed away Monday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Johnny Hudson will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 – 9 p.m....
Jack Edward Saylor, Sr.
Jan 7, 2019
Jack Edward Saylor, Sr. Oct. 15, 1920 – Jan. 7, 2019 Jack Saylor thought he might live forever, but Father Time finally caught up with him, and he passed away in the wee hours of the morning on January 7 at the grand age of 98. He was at home, wrapped up in love from his family and caregivers. A...

Donald Perry
Jan 7, 2019
Donald Perry October 25, 1951 – January 7, 2019 Donald Perry, 67 of Sims passed away Monday. His funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment to follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Rev. Anderson Barnes will officate. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s...
Danielle Elizabeth Collier
Jan 6, 2019
Danielle Elizabeth Collier June 2, 1985 – January 6, 2019 Danielle Elizabeth Collier, 33 of Pinetops passed away Sunday. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Upper Black Creek Church Cemetery, Lucama. The Rev. Jeff Holden will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...

Ollie Mae Gardner Batts
Jan 5, 2019
Ollie Mae Gardner Batts November 7, 1924 – January 5, 2019 Ollie Mae Gardner Batts, 94, died Saturday at Wilson Rehab and Nursing Center, where she lived the last few years. A visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home prior to the funeral at 2 p.m. The Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. Burial will follow...

Andrew David Speight, Sr.
Jan 4, 2019
Andrew David Speight, Sr. June 3, 1934 – January 4, 2019 Andrew David Speight, Sr., 84, of Wilson passed away Friday. His funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The Rev. Shawn Garnett will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s...
Teresa Zucchi
Jan 4, 2019
Teresa Zucchi November 10, 1926 – January 4, 2019 Teresa Zucchi, 92, of Wilson passed away Friday. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening January 8, 2019 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, NC. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 1:00PM in Evergreen Memorial Park with celebrant...

Mary K. Mary Ballance
Jan 4, 2019
Mary Katherine Ballance January 26, 1946 – January 4, 2019 Mary K. Ballance, 72 of Wilson passed away Friday. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 3 – 5 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Mary K. is survived by her husband, James Franklin “Frankie” Ballance of the home; her sons, Samuel “Sam” Cooper Ballance...
Jane Finch Liles
Jan 3, 2019
Jane Finch Liles January 19, 1950 – January 3, 2019 Jane Finch Liles, 68, of Bailey passed away Thursday. Her memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Rock Springs FWB Church, Bailey. The Rev. Walter Blackman will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Rock Springs FWB Church,...
Effie Jean Webb Call
Jan 2, 2019
Effie Jean Webb Call September 21, 1932 – January 2, 2019 Effie Jean Webb Call, 86 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. Her funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Good News Advent Church Cemetery, Fountain. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 12 – 5 p.m. at the...