Obituaries
Patricia Joyner Gardner
Sep 27, 2023
Patricia Joyner Gardner, 84 of Elm City passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Pastor Chris Harris and Pastor Erik Palmberg will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday morning from 10 – 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral...
Charles "Keve" McIver Clayton, Jr.
Sep 24, 2023
“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm is terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” – Vincent Van Gogh
Charles McIver “Keve” Clayton, Jr., 64, passed away on Sunday, September 24. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
For anyone who knew him, Keve was...
Robert Whitworth Cunningham
Sep 24, 2023
"I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied." - John Mansfield Robert Whitworth (Bobby) Cunningham, 85, passed away on Sunday, September 24. A visitation will be held Tuesday, September 26 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at Joyner's Funeral Home in...
Lucille "Luci" Lamm
Sep 23, 2023
Lucille Lemieux Lamm, 51 of Wilson passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Evansdale United Methodist Church, 4334 Evansdale Road, Wilson. Pastor Randy Innes will officiate.
The family will receive friends 10 – 10:45 a.m. Wednesday prior to the service at Evansdale United Methodist Church,...
Pierre Benoit Samson
Sep 22, 2023
Pierre Benoit Samson, of Wilson, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at a future date in Quebec City, Canada.
Pierre is survived by his wife, Joan Lourdes Malone of Wilson; and his brother, Jacques Samson of Quebec City, along with numerous beloved nieces, grand-nieces and nephews.
Pierre was employed with BB&T,...
Gary Leonard Mills
Sep 16, 2023
Gary Leonard Mills, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday with his family by his side. A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at West Nash United Methodist Church in Wilson on Saturday, September 23 at 2:00 pm, immediately followed by visitation with his family.
Gary was born on December 23, 1950, and raised in Mount Airy, NC the...
Robert Earl Scott
Sep 14, 2023
Robert Earl Scott, 78 of Wilson passed away Thursday, September 14. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 23 at 11:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2615 Tilghman Road, Wilson. Interment will follow immediately at Westview Cemetery, 917 Cleveland Drive, Kinston. Bishop Criswell will officiate.
Family will receive friends on Friday, September...
Joyce Palk Hooks
Sep 14, 2023
Joyce Palk Hooks, 71, of Middlesex passed away on Thursday, September 14. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 16 at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will be immediately following the funeral service at the Eatmon Family Cemetery, Old Smithfield Road, Bailey. Reverend Brian Wible and Revered Reuben Batchelor will officiate.
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James Robert "JR" Gordon
Sep 8, 2023
J.R. Gordon, 92, of Wilson passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023. His funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm Saturday, September 23, 2023 at First Christian Church, 207 Tarboro St, Wilson. Interment will immediately follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson with the Rev. Gary Walling officiating.
The family will receive friends prior to the funeral services from 12:00-12:45pm...
William "Bill" McClure
Sep 6, 2023
William “Bill” Hughes McClure passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2023, at West Nash United Methodist Church, 2200 Nash Street, Wilson. Pastor Tuck Taylor and Pastor Heather Wong will officiate.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2 – 2:45 p.m. at...
Darlene Anne Morin Pitcher
Sep 6, 2023
Darlene Anne Morin Pitcher, 59, of Wilson passed away on Wednesday, September 6. Family will receive friends and family on Wednesday, September 13 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. She will be laid to rest in her hometown of Lincoln, NH in the Riverside Cemetery.
Darlene is survived by her...
Kay Jay Dew
Sep 6, 2023
Kay Jay Dew, 83, of Bailey passed away on Wednesday, September 6. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 9 at 2:00 pm at White Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 3967 W Hornes Church Road, Bailey. Interment will be immediately following funeral services. Pastors Hal Jones, Lewis Forsythe, Reuben Cason, and Ray Vick will officiate.
Family will...
Edith Harrell Page
Sep 6, 2023
Edith Harrell Page, 82, of Wilson passed away on Wednesday, September 6. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 10 at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will be immediately following at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street N, Wilson. Reverend William Pike will officiate.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, September...
Joey Benjamin Johnson
Sep 4, 2023
Joey Benjamin Johnson, 29, passed away on Monday, September 4. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 9 at 4:00 at the Church of God of Kenly, 7046 NC 581, Kenly, NC. Pastor Jason Gabbard will officiate. A private service will be held in Gloucester, VA at a later date.
Joey is survived by his son,...
Willie Joseph "Pete" Denton
Sep 3, 2023
Willie “Pete” Denton, 69, of Wilson passed away on Sunday, September 3. Family will receive friends on Friday, September 8 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at the Denton’s residence.
Pete is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Morris Denton; daughter, Candace Casey and husband, Jared and...
Lou Ann Best Howell Carpenter
Sep 2, 2023
Lou Carpenter, 84, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 11 at 2:00 pm at Trinity Baptist Church, 4815 Six Forks Road, Raleigh. Dr. Jeff Roberts will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm prior to the service at Trinity Baptist Church. A private graveside...
Thomas "Melvin" Page
Aug 28, 2023
Thomas “Melvin” Page, of Elm City, passed away peacefully surrounded by his girls on August 28, 2023 at Rex Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 1 at 11:00 am at Tablernacle Baptist Church, 1815 Airport Boulevard West, Wilson. Entombment will immediately follow funeral service at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street North, Wilson. Pastor Joe Shakour and...
James David Morgan
Aug 28, 2023
James David Morgan, 94, passed away at his daughter’s house on Monday, August 28. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 2 at 2:00 pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 5975 US Highway 70 East, La Grange. Graveside will be held at 4:00 pm at Bailey Cemetery. Reverend Johnny Pike and Reverend Ricky Garner will officiate.
Family will receive...
Robert "Bobby" E. Joyner
Aug 28, 2023
Robert “Bobby” E. Joyner, 79, of Wilson passed away on Monday, August 28. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 1 at 10:00 am at Maplewood Cemetery. Reverend Clay Parker will officiate.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, August 31 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Bobby...
Forrest Michael Croce
Aug 27, 2023
Forrest Michael Croce, 78, passed away on Sunday, August 27.
Forrest was a professional photographer, ending his career at East Carolina University as the photographer for Marketing and Publications.
Forrest is survived by his loving wife, Nancy J. Hoover Croce; daughter, Tracey Croce Arntson and husband, John; sons, Aaron Croce and Darien Croce; stepsons, Homer Eugene Jones,...
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