Obituaries

Dewey Lee Raynor, Raynor, Sr.

Dewey Lee Raynor, Raynor, Sr.

Oct 1, 2019

Dewey Lee Raynor, Sr. February 27, 1943 – October 1, 2019 Dewey Lee Raynor, Sr, 76 of Wilson passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019.  A celebration of his life will be held on October 19, 2019 at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson. Pastor Chris Harris will officiate.   Dewey served his country in the United States Air Force with honor...

Willie Monroe Summerlin

Willie Monroe Summerlin

Oct 1, 2019

Willie Monroe Summerlin January 27, 1926 – October 1, 2019 Willie Monroe Summerlin, 93, of Wilson passed away Tuesday.  His funeral services will be at 6 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Cedar Grove, Elm City.  The Rev. Chris Harris and Rev. Tim McFatter will officiate. The family...

Eva A. Baker Yates

Eva A. Baker Yates

Sep 29, 2019

Eva A. Baker Yates January 5, 1937 – September 29, 2019 Eva A. Baker Yates, 82, of Wilson went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Eva was born in Kinmundy, Illinois to Fern Monical Baker and Dean Wilbor Baker. Eva met her husband Don, the love of her life, in elementary school. Their families...

Connie Wayne Davis

Connie Wayne Davis

Sep 29, 2019

Connie Wayne Davis December 13, 1945 – September 29, 2019 Connie Wayne Davis, 73, of Elm City passed away Sunday.  His funeral will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Pikeville Town Cemetery, Mt. Carmel Church Road, Pikeville.  The Rev. B.L. Effird will officiate. The...

Elsie Mae Matthews Skinner

Elsie Mae Matthews Skinner

Sep 29, 2019

Elsie Mae Matthews Skinner November 19, 1925 – September 29, 2019 Elsie Mae Matthews Skinner, 93 of Wilson passed away Sunday.  Her funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  The Pastor Benny Poythress will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 –...

Mary Anne Howell Baker

Mary Anne Howell Baker

Sep 26, 2019

Mary Anne Howell Baker March 25, 1936 – September 26, 2019 Mary Anne Howell Baker, 83 of Wilson passed away Thursday.  A graveside service will be held  at 3 p.m. Sunday in Stantonsburg Town Cemetery, Stantonsburg.  Pastor Danny Harris and Pastor T. E. Long will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s...

Ida Marie Dowling

Ida Marie Dowling

Sep 25, 2019

Ida Marie Dowling December 14, 1951 – September 25, 2019 Ida Marie Dowling, 67, of Wilson passed away Wednesday.  The family will receive friends 2 – 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Condolences may be directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home at www.joyners.net.  

Lassie Ruth Durham

Lassie Ruth Durham

Sep 24, 2019

Lassie Ruth Durham July 17, 1935 – September 24, 2019 Lassie Ruth Durham, 84, of Wilson passed away Tuesday.  Her funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will be private. The Rev. Mark Harrell and Rev. Ray Barnhill will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday following the service...

Carl Vernon Williams, Sr.

Carl Vernon Williams, Sr.

Sep 23, 2019

Carl Vernon Williams, Sr. June 1, 1926 – September 23, 2019 Carl Vernon Williams, Sr., 93 of Wilson passed away Monday.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday evening at Daniels Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, 4828 Frank Price Church Road, Wilson.  The Rev. Bill Groce will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening following...

Lena Hood Brown

Lena Hood Brown

Sep 22, 2019

Lena Hood Brown March 8, 1931 – September 22, 2019 Lena Hood Brown, 88 of Middlesex passed away Sunday.  A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex.  The Rev. Sean Skaggs will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson....

Cody Evans Galloway

Cody Evans Galloway

Sep 22, 2019

Cody Evans Galloway April 6, 2000 – September 22, 2019 Cody Evans Galloway, 19 of Wilson passed away Sunday.  A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m. Friday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Pastor and friend, Allen Floars will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 4 – 5:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...

Clayton Harvey Jones

Clayton Harvey Jones

Sep 18, 2019

Clayton Harvey Jones May 10, 1939 – September 18, 2019 Clayton Harvey Jones, 80 of Bailey passed away Wednesday.  His funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m.  Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Bailey Baptist Church, Bailey.  Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey.  Pastor Darrel Davis will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m....

Brandy Denise McVey

Brandy Denise McVey

Sep 17, 2019

Brandy Denise McVey October 12, 1984 – September 17, 2019 Brandy “Boo Boo” McVey, 34, of Morehead City passed away Tuesday after a brief illness at WakeMed surrounded by her family.  The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 – 9 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at the home of Jeff...

Jennie Renzo

Jennie Renzo

Sep 16, 2019

Jennie Renzo May 9, 1924 – September 16, 2019 Jennie Renzo, 95 of Wilson passed away Monday.  Her funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Stantonsbug Town Cemetery, Stantonsburg.  The Rev. Tony Moore and Rev. John Mark Horrell will officiate. The family...

Julia Faye Moos

Julia Faye Moos

Sep 16, 2019

Julia Faye Moos December 19, 1939 – September 16, 2019  Julia Faye Moos, 79, of Wilson passed away Monday.  Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, the family will receive friends from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Faye was a very special social lady who...

Meriam Gardner Raynor

Meriam Gardner Raynor

Sep 10, 2019

Meriam Gardner Raynor March 26, 1951 – September 10, 2019 Meriam Gardner Raynor, 68 of Laurinburg passed away Tuesday after a long illness.  A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Meriam is survived by her sons, Michael Oliver and wife, Laurie of Nashville, James Oliver and wife, Michelle of Nashville and Eric Oliver and Jessica...

Carolyn Daniel

Carolyn Daniel

Sep 7, 2019

Carolyn Daniel December 27, 1941 – September 7, 2019 Carolyn Daniel, 77, of Middlesex passed away Saturday.  Her funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex. The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 1 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Carolyn is survived by...

Elvis Joe Edwards, Sr.

Elvis Joe Edwards, Sr.

Sep 6, 2019

Elvis Joe Edwards, Sr. January 8, 1971 – September 6, 2019 Elvis Joe Edwards, Sr., 48 of Lucama passed away Friday.  His memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  The Rev. Benny Wayne Poythress will officiate. Elvis was a man of many trades; bounty hunter, wrecker service and body...

Deborah Taylor Carson

Deborah Taylor Carson

Sep 5, 2019

Deborah Taylor Carson November 28, 1952 – September 5, 2019 Deborah Taylor Carson, 66, of Wilson passed away Thursday.  Her funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m.  Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Kenly Town Cemetery, Kenly.  The Rev. Steve Strickland will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 1 – 1:45 p.m....

Lisa Marie Thorne

Lisa Marie Thorne

Sep 4, 2019

Felicia Marie Thorne December 8, 1958 – September 4, 2019 Felicia “Lisa” Marie Thorne, 60 of Elm City passed away Wednesday.  Her memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  The Rev. David Allen will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday evening immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road...