Obituaries

Marie Barnes

Marie Barnes

Jul 28, 2024

Marie Hux Barnes 87, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Parkwood Village. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, August 9, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.

 The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 12 – 12:45 p.m. prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 Marie was born on October 15,...

Bonnie Darlene Pittman

Bonnie Darlene Pittman

Jul 28, 2024

Bonnie Darlene Pittman, 66 of Wilson passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Reverend Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Saturday morning from 11:30 – 12:45 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 Bonnie is survived by her husband, Charles...

Robert Edward Garner

Robert Edward Garner

Jul 27, 2024

Robert Edward Garner, 100 of Wilson passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024.  A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2024, in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, 3712 Cheek Road, Durham.

 Robert was born in Augusta, Georgia to William and Maude Garner. He spent his childhood in Reidsville. He served his country with honor and pride with the US...

Patricia Carey Raper

Patricia Carey Raper

Jul 27, 2024

Patricia Carey Raper, 61 of Lucama passed away Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 Patricia is survived by her...

Dianne Wadsworth Jones

Dianne Wadsworth Jones

Jul 26, 2024

Dianne Wadsworth Jones, 75 of Wilson, formerly of Lucama, passed away Friday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 5, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Pastor Anthony Vahala and Pastor Gary Combs will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...

Carolyn Sanders Alford

Carolyn Sanders Alford

Jul 23, 2024

Carolyn Sanders Alford, 80 of Wilson passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Mark Harrell will officiate. 

The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 1 – 1:45 p.m. prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral...

Mollie Bottoms High

Mollie Bottoms High

Jul 14, 2024

Mollie Bottoms High, 73, of Bailey, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday night July 14, 2024.

She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years and 8 months, Stephen High. A brother, Paul Bottoms of Wilson. She is also survived by nieces, Merry Asbell (Ken) of Elm City, Leigh McOmber (Clay) of Greenville, Sarah Gonya (Jason)...

John Thomas High, III

John Thomas High, III

Jul 14, 2024

John Thomas “Tom” High III, 84, of Wilson passed away Sunday, July 14. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 23 at 2:00 p.m. at West Nash United Methodist Church, 2200 Nash Street, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Born and raised in Wilson, Tom graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1958. He...

Tressa Black Lamm

Tressa Black Lamm

Jul 13, 2024

Tressa Black Lamm, 71, of Bailey passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Mark Boykin will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Thursday prior to the service from 11 – 11:45 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 Tressa is survived by her daughters, Robin...

Leslie Murray Spencer

Leslie Murray Spencer

Jul 12, 2024

Leslie Murray Spencer, a beacon of compassion and service, died Friday, July 12, 2024. Leslie was born August 3, 1955 in Aberdeen, North Carolina, to Donald and Caroline Murray. She was raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and from a young age became actively involved in her church community. Leslie’s passion for her faith and her church profoundly shaped her life...

Betty Jane Boyette

Betty Jane Boyette

Jul 12, 2024

Betty Jane Boyette, 86 of Wilson passed away Friday, July 12, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church, 414 Sunset Road NW, Wilson. Pastor Claire Colcord and Rev. Nick Demuynck will officiate. 

The family will receive friends following the service at First Presbyterian Church, Wilson.

 Betty is survived by her sons,...

James Owen Tyson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...