Obituaries
Barbara Fulghum Williams
Jan 14, 2024
Barbara Fulghum Williams, 81, passed away on Sunday, January 14. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 17 at 11:00 am at Bailey Methodist Church, 12437 Green Street, Bailey. Interment will immediately follow at Bailey Cemetery, Hwy 581, Bailey. Reverend Michael Coppock will officiate.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 16 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm...
Ann "Bonnie" Bondurant Young
Jan 13, 2024
Ann Bondurant Young “Bonnie”, widow of Dr. William Beauregard Young of Wilson,
Passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024 at the age of 92. A woman of faith, devoted wife, sister, mother and friend.
Bonnie is survived by her sons, Thomas (Thom) Meares Young and wife, Suzanne of Atlanta, Georgia, and Lake Toxaway, William Beauregard (Beau) Young, IV and...
Edward Wayne Galloway
Jan 12, 2024
Edward “Wayne” Galloway, 70, passed away on Friday, January 12. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 17 at 3:00 pm at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street North, Wilson.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 16 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and at other times...
William "Billy" Henry Lamm
Jan 10, 2024
William “Billy” Henry Lamm, 79, went to be home with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 10. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 13 at 2:00 pm at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1407 Forest Hills Road NW, Wilson. Interment will immediately follow at Maplewood Cemetery, 400 College Street, Wilson. Reverend Mark Harrell will officiate.
Family will receive...
John "J.W." William Raper
Jan 10, 2024
John “J.W.” William Raper, 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 10. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 14 at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will be immediately following at Kenly Cemetery, Hwy 222, Kenly. Reverend Tim Johnson and Reverend Bridgette Winstead will officiate.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, January...
Dennis Wayne Schmidt
Jan 8, 2024
Dennis W. Schmidt, fondly known as “DW”, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 8, 2024.
Dennis graduated from Kenmore High School located in Akron, Ohio in 1956. While in school he met the love of his life, Patricia Ann Bycura. They married on August 20, 1960.
While working two jobs, Dennis earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in...
Randy Jay Lindsey
Jan 7, 2024
Randy Jay Lindsey, 63 passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Randy is survived by his loving wife of twenty-seven years, Linda Lindsey; son, Michael Bass; daughter, Meagan Carter; step-children, Billy Adams, Bobby Adams, Brenda Morris,...
Celia Ann Simmons Wise
Jan 6, 2024
Celia Ann Simmons Wise went to be with Jesus on Saturday morning, January 6, 2024, surrounded by family.
Celia was the sweetest lady we knew. She had a radiant smile, forever optimistic, and always spoke kindly to others. She was very caring and instilled that value deeply in her family. She had unwavering faith in her Lord, Jesus Christ, and...
Patrick Lewis Page
Jan 6, 2024
Patrick Lewis Page, 82, passed away on Saturday, January 6. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 11 at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Reverend Christopher Alphin will officiate.
Patrick is survived by his daughter, Deborah Page; son, Bobby Page; granddaughter, Cierra Barrow; grandsons, Jimmy Starling, Brandon Starling, and Joshua Page;...
Shirley Fair Cooper
Jan 6, 2024
Shirley Evelyn Fair Cooper, 88, passed away on Saturday, January 6. Funeral services will be held at a later date.
Shirley served the Wilson Moose Lodge faithfully for over thirty years helping with bingo.
Shirley is survived by her son, Shane Kelly Cooper of Wilson and her sister, Sara Strnard of New York. She was preceded in death...
Judy Carol Phillips
Jan 5, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the untimely passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Judy Carol Phillips, who departed from this world too soon after a short battle with cancer.
Born on December 29, 1954, in Wilson, NC, Judy spent her formative years surrounded by the charm of southern hospitality. Her infectious laughter and nurturing spirit cultivated joy and happiness,...
Guy Vaden Stott
Jan 5, 2024
Guy Vaden Stott, 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 5, 2024 surrounded by his family at Wilson Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday January 10 at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Family will receive family and...
Jackie Bragg Hurdle
Jan 4, 2024
Jackie Bragg Hurdle, 88, passed away on Thursday, January 4. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, January 7 at 2:00 pm at Bailey Town Cemetery, NC 581, Bailey.
Jackie is survived by her daughters, Clarkey Galloway of Garner and Jacqueline “Rae” Godwin and husband, Thomas of Garner; granddaughters, Miranda Boykin and Stephanie Boykin; grandsons, Brian Godwin and...
Larry Lewis Todd
Jan 3, 2024
Larry Lewis Todd, 77, passed away on Wednesday, January 3. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 8 at 11:00 am at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Family will receive friends immediately following the funeral service at Joyner's Funeral Home.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Todd; daughter, Jennifer Hill and husband,...
Kathy Sharpe Barnes
Jan 2, 2024
Kathy Sharpe Barnes, age 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 2, at home surrounded by family. Born in Wilson County on July 24, 1949, she was the daughter of the late William Moses Sharpe and Hazel Moore Sharpe.
Kathy was an unconditionally loving wife, mother, grandmother (Gigi), sister, aunt, and friend. She always...
Danny Earl Baker
Jan 1, 2024
Danny Earl Baker, 72, passed away on Monday, January 1. Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 4 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Danny is survived by his loving wife, Becky Baker; sons, Jerry Baker and wife, Heather of Rocky Mount and Glenn Baker of Cary; step-son, Scott Combs...
Lida Bissette Blalock
Jan 1, 2024
Lida Grey Bissette Blalock, 97, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 1. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 6 at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Reverend Kelley Smart will officiate.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, January 6 from 12:30 pm until 1:45 pm at...
Gloria Faye Hassell Tarkenton
Dec 31, 2023
Gloria Hassell Tarkenton, 83, of Wilson, NC passed away peacefully, in her home, surrounded by her family, on December 31, 2023. She was born October 2, 1940, in Roper, North Carolina. Gloria was the daughter of the late Nathan and Ruby Hassell.
Gloria grew up in Roper and was a 1958 graduate of Roper High School. She participated in Glee...
David Thomas Etheridge
Dec 28, 2023
David Thomas Etheridge, 42, passed away on Thursday, December 28. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 5 at 7:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Family will receive friends on Friday, January 5 from 5:00 pm until 6:45 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home.
David lived a full and wonderful life and was a joy to...
Brenda Marie Williams Patterson
Dec 28, 2023
Brenda Marie Williams Patterson, 75, passed away on Thursday, December 28. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 2 at 2:00 pm at Milbourne FWB Church, 5106 Raleigh Road Parkway W, Wilson. Interment will immediately follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street N, Wilson. Reverend Walt Tyndall will officiate.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 2...