Obituaries
Nora Lamm Williamson
Mar 29, 2016
Nora Lamm Williamson July 6, 1940 – March 29, 2016 Surrounded by her family, Nora Lamm Williamson, 75, of Wilson, went peacefully to her Heavenly home on March 29, 2016. A graveside service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. in Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street NW, Wilson. The Rev. Elwood Long will officiate. The family will receive friends on...
Melvin Douglas Corbett
Mar 26, 2016
Melvin Douglas Corbett January 7, 1944 – March 26, 2016 Melvin Douglas Corbett, 72, of Elm City passed away Saturday. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Bobby White and Rev. Dwight Batts will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...
Helena "Lee" Susanna Penman
Mar 26, 2016
Helena Lee Penman March 17, 1928 – March 26, 2016 Helena “Lee” Penman, 88, of Wilson passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Helena was the loving mother to Beulah Woolcock, Clare and Louis Thorpe, Pete and Kelly Thorpe; seven grandchildren and their families. A private memorial service will be held at a later date for the family. Condolences...
Thelma Annie "Granny" Webb Summerlin
Mar 26, 2016
Thelma Annie Webb Summerlin July 16, 1932 – March 26, 2016 Thelma Annie “Granny” Webb Summerlin, 83, of Elm City passed away Saturday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. Johnny Hudson will officiate. The family will...
Vivian Coral Bass
Mar 23, 2016
Vivian Coral Bass June 11, 1995 – March 23, 2016 Vivian Coral Bass passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Her funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Peace Church, 2838 Tilghman Road, Wilson. Interment will follow at Buckhorn Cemetery, Hwy 42 West. The Rev. Rusty Russell will officiate. The family will receive friends from 11– 12:45 p.m....
Joseph Franklin Hollis
Mar 20, 2016
Joseph Franklin Hollis October 5, 1942 – March 20, 2016 Joseph Franklin “Frank” Hollis, 73, of Bailey formerly of Holly Ridge, left this earthly life to live in the glorious presence of His heavenly Father Sunday. His funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Pastor Timothy Dean and Rev. Reuben Cason...
Eleanor Gray Narron Dickerson
Mar 18, 2016
Eleanor Gray Narron Dickerson August 5, 1935 – March 18, 2016 Eleanor Gray Narron Dickerson, 80, of Wilson passed away. Her funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Richard Cuddington, Rev. Doug Radford and Rev. Dr. Billy Toler will officiate. The family...

Betrice E. Winstead Robbins
Mar 17, 2016
Betrice E. Winstead Robbins October 24, 1926 – March 17, 2016 Betrice E. Winstead Robbins, 89, of Sharpsburg passed away Thursday. Her funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Peoples Chapel Cemetery, Elm City. The Rev. Allen Mills and Rev. Gene Wells will officiate. The family will receive friends 1 –...

Audrey Ridenour Edwards
Mar 15, 2016
Audrey Ridenour Edwards March 25, 1924 – March 15, 2016 Audrey Ridenour Edwards, 91, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. Her funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Pittman Family Cemetery, Hwy 222, Kenly. The Rev. Brian Tippett will officiate. The family will receive friends...

Clarence Hopkins
Mar 14, 2016
Clarence Hopkins September 18, 1931 – March 14, 2016 Clarence Hopkins, 84, of Wilson passed away Monday. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway and other times at...

Eugene William Schultze, Jr.
Mar 10, 2016
Eugene William Schultze, Jr. August 12, 1952 – March 10, 2016 Eugene “Bill” William Schultze, Jr., 63, of Kenly passed away Thursday. His funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Marsh Swamp OFWB Church, 6664 Rock Ridge School Road, Sims. Interment will follow in Marsh Swamp OFWB Church Cemetery. The Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. The family...
Thomas Carol Watson
Mar 10, 2016
Thomas Carol Watson January 17, 1927 – March 10, 2016 Thomas Carol Watson, 89, of Wilson passed away Thursday. A private graveside service will be held in Maplewood. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 – 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. He ran Carol’s Grill on Herring Avenue for forty-three years, where he...
Jimmy Thomas Mayo
Mar 9, 2016
Jimmy Thomas Mayo April 8, 1942 – March 9, 2016 Jimmy Thomas Mayo, 74, of Lucama passed away Wednesday. His funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The Rev. Kevin Paul Jackson will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 – 9 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road...

Samuel Richardson Evett
Mar 8, 2016
Samuel Richardson Evett June 6, 1932 – March 8, 2016 Samuel Richardson Evett, 83, of Wilson passed away on Tuesday. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 311 Nash Street NW, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Douglas Murray will officiate. The family will receive friends 7 – 9 p.m....
Bobbie J Mosley
Mar 7, 2016
Bobbie Jean Mosley December 25, 1934 – March 7, 2016 Bobbie “G’ma” J. Mosley, 81, of Wilson passed away Monday morning. The family will be holding a private ceremony. She had many friends but the family asks that you remember Bobbie “G’ma” the way that you last saw her, that’s the way she would’ve wanted it. G’ma will always be...

Bobbie Jean Mosley
Mar 7, 2016
Bobbie Jean Mosley December 25, 1934 – March 7, 2016 Bobbie “G’ma” J. Mosley, 81, of Wilson passed away Monday morning. The family will be holding a private ceremony. She had many friends but the family asks that you remember Bobbie “G’ma” the way that you last saw her, that’s the way she would’ve wanted it. G’ma will always be...
Donna Lynn Pridgen
Mar 6, 2016
Donna Lynn Pridgen October 30, 1954 – March 6, 2016 Donna Lynn Pridgen, 61, of Raleigh passed away Sunday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Brian Tippett will officiate. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. prior to the service at...
Randy Matthews
Mar 4, 2016
Randy Matthews August 8, 1955 – March 4, 2016 Randy Matthews, 60, of Elm City passed away peacefully Friday at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. His funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. The family...

Nichole Dial
Mar 2, 2016
Nichole Dial November 28, 1973 – March 2, 2016 Nichole Dial, 42, of Lucama passed away Tuesday. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the New Life Baptist Church, 7369 US 301, Lucama. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. The Rev. B.L. Efird will officiate. Nichole is survived by her...

Louise Bryant Measley
Mar 1, 2016
Louise Bryant Measley June 2, 1931 – March 1, 2016 Louise Bryant Measley, 84, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday in Hollywood Town Cemetery, Middlesex. The Rev. Buddy Wagnen will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday 1 – 2:15 p.m. prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...