Obituaries

Sharon Lea Riggins

Sharon Lea Riggins

Sep 22, 2015

Sharon Lea Riggins June 03, 1950 - September 22, 2015 It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon Lea Riggins announce her passing on September 22, 2015 at the age of 65 years. She was the daughter of the late William Irvin and Rosemary Schneider Klemkowski. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, William A....

Billy Ray Little

Billy Ray Little

Sep 21, 2015

Billy Ray Little October 5, 1953 – September 21, 2015 Billy Ray Little, 61, of Wilson passed away Monday. His memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at the home of his mother, Jean Little. Billy is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Linda Little of the home; his son, Joshua Newsome and wife, Brittany of Lucama; his...

Dorothy Faye Dixie Batchelor

Dorothy Faye Dixie Batchelor

Sep 19, 2015

Dorothy Faye \"Dixie\" Batchelor January 9, 1940 – September 19, 2015 Dorothy Faye \"Dixie\" Batchelor, 75, of Wilson passed away Saturday. Her funeral will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Pastor Darren Davis will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at...

James Alton Baker

James Alton Baker

Sep 17, 2015

James Alton Baker August 30, 1932 – September 17, 2015 James Alton Baker, 83, of Wilson passed away Thursday. His graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday in Stantonsburg Town Cemetery, Stantonsburg. The Rev. Elwood Long will officiate. The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Saturday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and...

James E. Glasgow, Jr.

James E. Glasgow, Jr.

Sep 14, 2015

James E. Glasgow, Jr. August 19, 1955 – September 14, 2015 James E. Glasgow, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 14, 2015 at the age of sixty. He is survived by his sister, Lillian “Dee Dee” Glasgow Rhodes; his brother, Richard Todd Glasgow; his brother-in-law, David Rhodes, and his nieces, Rebecca and Sarah Rhodes. Jamie...

Gladys Skinner Wiggins

Gladys Skinner Wiggins

Sep 14, 2015

Gladys Skinner Wiggins September 30, 1924 – September 14, 2015 Gladys Skinner Wiggins, 90, of Wilson passed away Monday. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Bobby Richardson will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in Evergreen Cemetery and other times at the home. Gladys is survived by...

Wanda Lynn Shaw Dunbar

Wanda Lynn Shaw Dunbar

Sep 11, 2015

Wanda Lynn Shaw Dunbar April 18, 1960 – September 11, 2015 Wanda “Nana” Shaw Dunbar, 55 of Rocky Mount, departed this world on Friday, September 11, 2015, and entered the gates of Heaven. She was born in Montgomery County on April 18, 1960 to Diane Shaw and the late, Henry Jesse Shaw, Sr. Wanda was a homemaker and the widow...

Mikael Christian Durham

Mikael Christian Durham

Sep 11, 2015

Mikael Christian Durham August 23, 1987 – September 11, 2015 Mikael Christian Durham, 28, of Bailey passed away Friday. His funeral services will be conducted 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at Joyner’s Funeral Home. The Rev. Wallce Renfrow will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road, Wilson. Christian loved playing music...

Peter Brian Lawrence

Peter Brian Lawrence

Sep 9, 2015

Peter Brian Lawrence March 27, 1929 – September 9, 2015 Peter Brian Lawrence, 86, of Wilson passed away Wednesday. His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Church of Saint Therese, 700 Nash Street, Wilson. The Rev. Gregory Lowchy will officiate. Peter was born on March 27, 1929 in Bronxville, New York to Helen and John...

Eula Gray Moore Gardner

Eula Gray Moore Gardner

Sep 7, 2015

Eula Gray Moore Gardner October 9, 1924 – September 7, 2015 Eula Gray Moore Gardner, 90, of Lucama passed away Monday. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The Rev. Tim McFatter will officiate. Eula is survived by her daughter, Emily Gardner Davis and...

Marie B. Rose

Marie B. Rose

Sep 7, 2015

Marie B. Rose October 1, 1932 – September 7, 2015 Marie B. Rose, 82, of Wilson passed away Monday. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Dr. Billy Toler will officiate. Marie is survived by her daughters, Nolia Rose of Wilson, Ann Pridgen and husband, Phil of Angier, and Janie Pridgen...

Doris Crosby Bissette

Doris Crosby Bissette

Sep 6, 2015

Doris Crosby Bissette August 5, 1922 – September 6, 2015 Doris Crosby Bissette, 93, of Wilson passed away Sunday. A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015 in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Rev. Russ Nanney will officiate. The family will receive friends 2 p.m. Saturday evening following the graveside service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...

Alice Marie Pittman Turner

Alice Marie Pittman Turner

Sep 5, 2015

Alice Marie Pittman Turner April 8, 1935 – September 5, 2015 Alice Marie Pittman Turner, 80, of Wilson passed away Saturday. Her funeral will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. David Turner and the Rev. Danny Bunn, Jr. will officiate. The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m....

Adell Eastwood Lucas

Adell Eastwood Lucas

Sep 4, 2015

Adell Eastwood Lucas June 12, 1933 – September 4, 2015 Adell Eastwood Lucas, 82, of Wilson passed away Friday. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Dr. Billy Toler will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday morning 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...

Alton Ray Radford

Alton Ray Radford

Sep 1, 2015

Alton Ray Radford March 29, 1939 – September 1, 2015 Alton “Ray” Radford, 76, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. His graveside service will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson with Masonic Rites. The Rev. LaVon Phillips will officiate. The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...

Mary Frances Joyner Honeycutt

Mary Frances Joyner Honeycutt

Aug 31, 2015

Mary Frances Joyner Honeycutt January 15, 1943 – August 31, 2015 Mary Frances Joyner Honeycutt of Bailey passed away Monday. No services are planned at this time. Mary is survived by her daughter, Terry S. Sanders of Bailey; her son, James Lee Smith of Nashville; her granddaughter, Jenna Smith of Beaufort; her grandson, Lee Smith of Illinois and her great-granddaughter,...

Charles Leon Wilson, III

Charles Leon Wilson, III

Aug 30, 2015

Charles Leon Wilson, III January 27, 1955 – August, 30, 2015 Charles Leon Wilson, III, passed away at home Sunday morning from a brain tumor he courageously fought for over two years; his family was by his side. Leon was 60 years young. Born January, 27 1955 in Robersonville he was the son of Doris Little Wilson and Charles Leon...

Sarah Nichole Burrell

Sarah Nichole Burrell

Aug 28, 2015

Sarah Nichole Burrell October 9, 1993 – August 28, 2015 Sarah Nichole Burrell, 21, of Wilson passed away Friday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...

Barry Lee Pope

Barry Lee Pope

Aug 26, 2015

Barry Lee Pope December 3, 1946 – August 26, 2015 Barry Lee Pope, 68, of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday. His funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...

Victor Roger Daniels, Jr.

Victor Roger Daniels, Jr.

Aug 26, 2015

Victor Roger Daniels, Jr. September 23, 1958 – August 26, 2015 Victor Roger Daniels, Jr., 56, of Lucama passed away Wednesday. His memorial service will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday at Victory FWB Church, 5251 Wiggins Mill Road, Lucama. The Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. Victor is survived by his wife, Susan Thorne Daniels; his children, Corey Daniels and Kendall...