Obituaries

Hudson Ray Parker

Hudson Ray Parker

Feb 22, 2024



Hudson Ray Parker went to be with Jesus on Thursday, February 22, 2024. A Celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Pastor Daniel Parker will officiate. 

 

Hudson is survived by his parents, Kendall Parker and Samantha Alston; brother, Wade Tabron; sister, Evelyn Tabron; maternal grandmother, Debbie Alston; paternal...

Heath Edrick Knox

Heath Edrick Knox

Feb 22, 2024



Heath Edrick Knox, 48, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at County Line Raceway in Elm City.

 

Heath will be fondly remembered for his culinary prowess, particularly his expertise in BBQ and brisket, exemplified through his business, Sköl BBQ. His generous spirit...

Bernardine McGhie Wheeler

Bernardine McGhie Wheeler

Feb 22, 2024

Bernardine McGhie Wheeler, 97, passed away on Thursday, February 22.  A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 28 at 11:00 am at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street N, Wilson.  Reverend Johnny Hendricks will officiate.

 

Bernardine is survived by her daughter, Patricia Shaw and husband, Dennis of Raleigh; son, Michael Wheeler and wife, Kay of Elm City; five grandchildren;...

Juanita Poythress Walston

Juanita Poythress Walston

Feb 22, 2024

Juanita Poythress Walston, 80, passed away on Thursday, February 22.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 27 at 2:00 pm at Hornes Methodist Church, 145 W Hornes Church Rd, Wilson.  Interment will immediately follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street N, Wilson.  Her grandson, Pastor Kevin Teague and Reverend John Check will officiate.

 

Family will receive friends on...

Bettie "Connie" Renfrow Rosell

Bettie "Connie" Renfrow Rosell

Feb 20, 2024

 Bettie “Connie” Cornelia Renfrow Rosell, 68, passed away on Tuesday, February 20.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 24 at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Reverend Steve Strickland will officiate.

  Family will receive friends on Friday, February 23 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home.

  Connie was a...

Charlie Lee Skinner

Charlie Lee Skinner

Feb 20, 2024

Charlie Lee Skinner, 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 20.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 24 at 11:30am at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  

 

Family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00am until 11:15am at Joyner’s Funeral Home.

 

Charlie is survived by his sons, Keith Skinner of Elm City and Ray Skinner...

Kendall Thomas Nichols

Kendall Thomas Nichols

Feb 17, 2024

Kendall Thomas Nichols, 59, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 17.   Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 21 at 3:00 pm at Marsh Swamp Original FWB Church, 6664 Rock Ridge School Road, Sims.  Interment will immediately follow at the Marsh Swamp Church Cemetery.  Reverend Ray Wells and Reverend Daniel Vester will...

Martin Mitchell "Mitch" Wells

Martin Mitchell "Mitch" Wells

Feb 15, 2024

Martin Mitchell “Mitch” Wells, 66, entered into rest peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, February 23rd from 6:00 – 7:30pm at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Mitch was born on November 27, 1957, to the late Martin and Regina Wells.

 

He is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte West Wells,...

Larry "Buddy" Glenn Shackleford

Larry "Buddy" Glenn Shackleford

Feb 15, 2024

Larry “Buddy” Glenn Shackleford, 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 15.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 22 at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Interment will be held immediately following the service at Evergreen Memorial Park.  Reverend Chris Harris will officiate.

 

Family will receive friends on Thursday, February...

Jeffrey Felix Pearson

Jeffrey Felix Pearson

Feb 7, 2024

Jeffrey Felix Pearson, 62, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, peacefully at home, after a brief illness. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 10 at 11:00 am at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Family will receive friends prior to service at 9:45-10:45. Chaplain Michael Willard will officiate.

 

Jeff dearly loved his family and friends. He...

Jason Stewart Barfield

Jason Stewart Barfield

Feb 5, 2024

Jason Stewart Barfield, 46, passed away on Monday, February 5.  A special gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, February 19 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Jason is survived by his sister, Wanda B. Moore of Wilson; brother, James “Jimmy” Stewart Barfield, Jr. of Wilson; brother, Randal Keith...

Jeffrey Darion Holloman

Jeffrey Darion Holloman

Feb 3, 2024

Jeffrey Darion Holloman, 70, passed away on Saturday, February 3.  A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 8 at 7:00 pm at Shiloh Pentecostal Holiness Church, 5854 Shiloh Church Road, Wilson.  Reverend Danny Harris will officiate.

 

Family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service at Shiloh Pentecostal Holiness Church.

 

Jeffrey is survived by his loving wife, Bobbie Whitley Holloman...

Steven Carl Driver (Serena Driver)

Steven Carl Driver (Serena Driver)

Feb 2, 2024

Steven Carl (Serena) Driver, 41, passed away on Friday, February 2.  

 

Serena is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Driver of Wilson; sons, Diesel Driver and Tristan Driver of Elm City; mother, Vickie Driver of Lexington; aunt, Vivian Barrier and her husband, Tino of Lexington; sister, Nicole Dexter of Winston Salem; adopted child, Davis Barefoot of Elm City; nephew, Desmond Mabe...

William "Reggie" Reginald Morris

William "Reggie" Reginald Morris

Feb 2, 2024

William “Reggie” Reginald Morris, 70, passed away on Friday, February 2.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 10 at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Entombment will immediately follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Middlesex.  Reverend Michael Wolff will officiate.

 

Family will receive friends on Friday, February 9 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at...

Donald Ray Vick

Donald Ray Vick

Feb 2, 2024

Donald Ray Vick, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2.  A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 15 at 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount.

 

Donald served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean War as a jet mechanic.   He served his community as the owner of Southern Office Supply for...

Shawna Lea Albus

Shawna Lea Albus

Feb 1, 2024

Shawna Lea Albus, 62, passed away on Thursday, February 1.  A special gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, February 4 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  

 

Shawna is survived by her spouse, Sandy Curlings; son, Glenn Albus and wife, Brittany; grandchildren, Patrick, Aedyn, and Willow; adopted son,...

Doris Batts Pridgen

Doris Batts Pridgen

Feb 1, 2024

Doris Batts Pridgen, 94, passed away on Thursday, February 1.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 6 at 11:00 am at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Interment will immediately follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street N, Wilson.  Reverend Sang Park will officiate.

 

Family will receive friends on Monday, February 5 from 6:00 pm until...

Johnnie Earl Harrell

Johnnie Earl Harrell

Jan 31, 2024

Johnnie Earl Harrell, 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 31.  A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 4 at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Reverend Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home.

 

Johnnie is survived by his daughters, Connie Petway and husband, Larry, and...

Joyce Aileen Skinner

Joyce Aileen Skinner

Jan 28, 2024



Joyce “Aileen” Moore Skinner, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 28, 2024.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024 at 1:00 pm in Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street N, Wilson.  Reverend Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 

Aileen is survived by her daughter, Jackie Davis and husband, Mark; sons, Barry Parker...

Rickie Randolph Whitehead

Rickie Randolph Whitehead

Jan 28, 2024



Rickie Randolph Whitehead, 66 of Wilson passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024.  A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2024 at West Nash United Methodist Church, 2200 Nash Street N, Wilson.  Reverend Heather Herrin-Wong will officiate. 

 

The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall. 

 

Rickie is survived by his loving wife...

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