Obituaries
James Owen Tyson
Jul 9, 2024
James Owen Tyson, 85, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, at Eureka United Methodist Church, 128 N Church Street, Fremont.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at Eureka United Methodist Church, Fremont.
James served his country with honor...
Michael Alan Sealy
Jul 9, 2024
Michael Alan Sealy, 62, of Sims passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Pastor Cliff Lewin will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 11 – 12:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Michael was a...
Elton C. "EC" Smith
Jul 8, 2024
Elton C. “EC” Smith, Jr.
January 19, 1947 – July 8, 2024
Elton C. “EC” Smith, Jr. age 77, died peacefully on Monday July 8, 2024, at home at The Landing in Wilson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Wade Smiley Smith, parents Elton and Mary Smith, and sister Mary Lee Boyette.
He is survived by his sons; Clee (Lara) Smith,...
Robert "Bobby" Fred Powell
Jul 6, 2024
Robert “Bobby” Fred Powell, 81 of Bailey passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024.
Bobby loved woodworking, making beautiful jewelry, producing works of art with stained glass, gardening, and he loved country music, especially Willie Nelson. He worked at Wake Medical Hospital and Barton College as an engineer. Bobby was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to all who...
Michael "Mike" John Farenga
Jul 4, 2024
Michael “Mike” John Farenga, 44, of Lucama passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024. A celebration of life will be held Friday, October 11, 2024 from 5 - 11 p.m. Friday, at the Elm City Train Depot, 101 West Nash Street, Elm City. The Action Jaxxon band will perform.
Mike was an electrician, and he made many friends during his time...
William "Dick" Dexter Strickland
Jul 3, 2024
William “Dick” Dexter Strickland, 78, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2024, at Thompson Chapel Church, 5620 Thompson Chapel Church Road, Wilson. Interment will follow in Thompson Chapel Church Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. William “Bill” Pike will officiate.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening, July 7, 2024, from...
Hughes Dillard
Jul 2, 2024
Hughes Dillard, 90, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2024, at West Nash United Methodist Church, 2200 Nash Street N, Wilson, with the family receiving friends immediately following. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. Jim Fletcher will officiate.
Hughes graduated from Charles L. Coon in 1952...
Mahendra Ambalal Patel
Jun 30, 2024
You made the world a brighter place. You will be dearly missed. Though we grieve you now, your memory will live on through us. You have lived a long and full life, full of love. You will live on in our hearts. For all the joy you gave our family, may you rest peacefully.
You were the best husband, dad,...
Harvey Narron, Jr.
Jun 29, 2024
Harvey Narron, Jr., 79, of Middlesex passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 8164 Flower Hill Road, Middlesex. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Pastor Ross Renfrow will officiate.
The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 1 – 1:45 p.m. at...
Gregory Lee Galperin
Jun 27, 2024
Gregory Lee Galperin, born on August 30, 1964 (59) of Charleston, WV, passed away on June 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family and per Greg’s request there will not be any funeral services.
Greg was preceded in death by his daughter, Sarah Galperin; grandson, Rylan James; father, Si Galperin, and his stepfather, David Riter.
Greg is survived by...
Jacob "Jakie" Eddie Brantley
Jun 27, 2024
Jacob “Jakie” Eddie Brantley, 76 of Wilson went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 27, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson with the family receiving friends immediately following. Pastor Cliff Lewin will officiate.
Jakie is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Sandra Brantley;...
Betty Jean Watson
Jun 25, 2024
Betty Jean Watson, 64, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Pastor Woody Parrish will officiate.
The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...
Charles David Ramsey
Jun 21, 2024
Charles David Ramsey, 86, of Bailey passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. Inurnment will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2024 in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Edna Ramsey; sons, Charles Ramsey, Jr. and wife, Lola of Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, Barry Ramsey and husband, Brian Cope of West Columbia, South...
Billy Penlton Page
Jun 19, 2024
Billy Penlton Page, 84 of Wilson passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The service will be conducted by his son, Jerry Page.
The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s...
Angela Elizabeth Leggett
Jun 18, 2024
Angela Elizabeth Boyette Leggett, 75, of Kenly passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Little Rock OFWB Church, 6115 Little Rock Church Road, Lucama. Rev. DeWayne Eakes will officiate.
Angela is survived by her loving husband of fifty-four years, Phillip Leggett of the home; daughter, Michelle Boyette and...
Clarence "Rudy" Rudolph Strickland
Jun 16, 2024
Clarence “Rudy” Rudolph Strickland, 87, of Wilson passed away Sunday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Stantonsburg Town Cemetery, Stantonsburg.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Rudy had a long career in the banking industry and retired with over...
James "Jimmy" Albert Massengill, Jr.
Jun 15, 2024
James “Jimmy” Albert Massengill, Jr., 80 of Wilson passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. Walt Tyndall will officiate.
The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 1 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Jimmy served his country with pride...
William James Wilds, III
Jun 14, 2024
William James Wilds, III 81, of Wilson passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Pastor Rusty Russell will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday morning from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
William and his wife were...
Virginia Creech Price
Jun 14, 2024
Virginia Creech Price, 87 of Lucama passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Upper Black Creek Cemetery, Lucama. Rev. David Kriger and Pastor Billy Sander will officiate.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, June 19, 2024, from 6 – 8...
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