Obituaries

Michelle Renee Glover Radford
May 16, 2018
Michelle Renee Glover Radford December 19, 1968 – May 16, 2018 Michelle Renee Glover Radford, 49, of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Forest Hills Cemetery, Nashville. Rev. David Turner will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...

William "Bill" Herbert Weir
May 16, 2018
William Herbert Weir October 22, 1926 – May 16, 2018 William “Bill” Herbert Weir, 91, of Wilson passed away Wednesday. His memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1 – 1:45 p.m. The Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. Bill...
Joshua Adam LIttle
May 14, 2018
Joshua Adam Little July 28, 1992 – May 14, 2018 Joshua Adam Little, 25, of Sims passed away Monday. His funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home with visitation immediately following and other times at the residence. The Rev. Tim Hooks will officiate. A graveside service will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Friday in Kenly...

Dorothy Mae Tant
May 14, 2018
Dorothy Mae Tant April 3, 1944 – May 14, 2018 Dorothy Mae Tant, 74, of Elm City, NC, died Monday, May 14, 2018, at Wilson Medical Center. She was born April 3, 1944 in Wilson County, NC a daughter of the late William “Billy” Edward and Alice Mae Trevathan Gardner. Dorothy was a graduate of Elm City High School class...
Freddie Ray Holland
May 13, 2018
Freddie Ray Holland July 14, 1943 – May 13, 2018 Freddie Ray Holland, 75, of Lucama, NC died at his residence on May, 13, 2018. He was born in Wilson, County, NC July 14, 1943, son of the late Matthew Lee Holland and Francis Barnes Holland. Mr. Holland was retired from Firestone and enjoyed being on the farm with the...
Derrell Eugene Kicklighter, Jr.
May 10, 2018
Derrell Eugene Kicklighter, Jr. March 8, 1968 – May 10, 2018 Derrell Eugene “Gene” Kicklighter, Jr., 50, of Kenly passed away Thursday from a sudden illness. His funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Tony Moore will officiate. The family will receive friends...
Bruce Lee Tant
May 9, 2018
Bruce Lee Tant October 23, 1947 – May 9, 2018 Bruce Lee Tant, 70, of Kenly passed away Wednesday. His funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. His nephew, Pastor Michael Renfrow will officiate. Interment will be private and held at a later date. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5:30...

Barbara Puerner Warner
May 6, 2018
Barbara Puerner Warner October 17, 1934 – May 6, 2018 Barbara Puerner Warner, 83, of Wilson passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Wilson Medical Center. Barbara will be remembered fondly for her infectious laugh and loving nature. She dedicated her life to caring for others as a mother, nurse and rescuer of strays. Barbara met her husband of fifty...

Eleanor Taylor Windham
May 6, 2018
Eleanor Taylor Windham November 30, 1915 – May 6, 2018 Eleanor Taylor Windham, 102, of Wilson passed away peacefully at her home. A private family service will be conducted at First Presbyterian Church. Eleanor was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and grew up in Richmond, Virginia where she attended Collegiate Preparatory College. She was married to her late husband, Commander Albert...
Angela Mosley
May 6, 2018
Angela Mosley December 22, 1966 – May 6, 2018 Angela Mosley, 51, of Bailey passed away Sunday. Her memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday at Sims Baptist Church, 6753 Flat Rock Road, Sims. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6 – 6:45 p.m. at the church. Pastor Ron Gibson will officiate. Angela is...
Ruth Daniel Granger Riley
May 5, 2018
Ruth Daniel Granger Riley February 12, 1920 – May 5, 2018 Ruth D. Granger Riley, 98 a native Wilsonian, went to be with the Lord Saturday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2018 at First Christian Church, 207 Tarboro Street N, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Blessed with an effervescent personality...

Hortense Owens Ford
May 3, 2018
Hortense Owens Ford August 31, 1924 – May 3, 2018 Hortense Owens Ford, 93, of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Owens Family Cemetery, Gardner School Road, Wilson. Rev. Floyd Holmes and Donnie Tolson will...
Glynda Carol Pittman
May 3, 2018
Glynda Carol Smith Pittman March 14, 1947 – May 3, 2018 Glynda Carol Smith Pittman, 71, of Wilson passed away Thursday. Her funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at Daniels Chapel FWB Church, 4828 Frank Price Church Road, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Bill Groce will officiate. The family will receive...

Paul Alton Lucas
May 3, 2018
Paul Alton Lucas March 26, 1922 – May 3, 2018 Paul Alton Lucas, 96 of Wilson passed away Thursday. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Tim McFatter will officiate. He was a veteran who served his country with honor and pride. Paul is survived by his daughter, Brenda L....
William Douglas Gardner
May 3, 2018
William Douglas Gardner November 20, 1938 – May 3, 2018 William Douglas “Doug” Gardner, 79, of Wilson passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife by his side on Thursday. His funeral service will be conducted on Monday at Noon at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday morning...
Janice Baker Robbins
May 1, 2018
Janice Baker Robbins April 27, 1946 – May 1, 2018 Janice Baker Robbins, 72, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Jack Stone will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 – 9 p.m. at...

Nancy Elizabeth Webb
Apr 30, 2018
Nancy Elizabeth Webb December 28, 1947 – April 30, 2018 Nancy Elizabeth Webb,70, of Raleigh, NC, died Monday, April 30, 2018, in Raleigh, NC. She was born December 28, 1947 in Wilson County, NC, daughter of the late Luther and Thelma Gardner Webb. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph and George Milton...

Robert Wayne Lamm
Apr 28, 2018
Robert Wayne Lamm November 29, 1964 – April 28, 2018 Robert Wayne Lamm, 53, of Stantonsburg passed away Saturday. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 – 9 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Robert is survived by his wife,...
Dewey Ray Pittman
Apr 28, 2018
Dewey Ray Pittman July 23, 1947 – April 28, 2018 Dewey Ray Pittman, 70, of Wilson passed away Saturday. His memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, with the family receiving friends following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Ray was an active tennis player at Lake Wilson Tennis Club, and an active...
Johnny Rogers Stancil
Apr 25, 2018
Johnny Rogers Stancil March 10, 1947 – April 25, 2018 Johnny Rogers Stancil, 71, of Wilson died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Wake Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. He was a lifelong resident of Johnston County, where he was born and raised. Johnny was born March 10, 1947, son of the late Robie Stancil and Lessie Narron....