Obituaries
Gayle Parisi
Apr 11, 2024
Gayle Johnson Parisi, 77 of Sims passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024. The family will have a service in Pennsylvania.
Gayle is survived by her daughter, Lori P. Wiggs and husband, William L. of Wilson; grandson, Nolan Wiggs and wife, Caitlyn of Sarasota, Florida; sisters, Susan Steiger and husband, Jonathan, and Ann Naugle and husband, Dennis both of Pennsylvania; nieces,...
Dorthea Kathie Yelverton
Apr 11, 2024
Dorthea Katherine “Kathie” Yelverton, 72 of Fremont passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024. Honoring the wishes of Kathie, the family will have a private service. Friends are welcome to visit at the home.
Kathie grew up in Swansboro and graduated from Swansboro High School where she was a cheerleader. She was an avid sports fan and watching Duke basketball was one...
Janice Marie Summerlin
Apr 5, 2024
Janice G. Summerlin of Wilson passed away Friday, April 5, 2024. A private memorial service will be held for the family.
Janice is survived by her daughter, Deana Summerlin of Elm City; fiancé, Keith Lamm of Wilson; granddaughters, Lauryn Summerlin of Raleigh, and Jaymee Summerlin of Wilson; grandsons, Garrett Summerlin of Wilson, and Bryson Summerlin of Elm City; great-grandson, Ty’Mari Summerlin...
Robert "Bobby" Walston White
Apr 5, 2024
Robert Walston (Bobby) White, 74, went to be with his Lord during his sleep on April 5, 2024. His wife and nurse were by his side until he drifted off into a peaceful sleep. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1815 Airport Boulevard NW, Wilson. Pastor Joe Shakour...
Roger Wayne Morris
Apr 5, 2024
Roger Wayne Morris, 57 of Middlesex passed away Friday, April 5, 2024. Celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Grace Community Fellowship, 6525 Schooners Road, Bailey. Pastor Pam Denton will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 12 – 1:45 p.m. at Grace Community Fellowship, Bailey.
Roger is survived by his loving...
Kenneth "Brad" Bradford Outlaw
Apr 3, 2024
Kenneth “Brad” Bradford Outlaw, 69 of Macclesfield passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Macclesfield Town Cemetery, Macclesfield. Rev. Johnny Hendricks will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, April 5, 2024, from 6- 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...
James Neill Connor
Apr 2, 2024
Neill Connor of Wilson passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burrell and Ida Allsbrook Connor; brother, Mike Connor and his sister, Peggy Connor.
He is survived by his wife of fifteen years, Linda Dawson Connor; nephew, Michael Connor (Ellen) of Pocomoke City, Maryland; nieces, Beth Shelton (Charles) of Henderson, and Ginny Atkinson...
Mary Matthews Batchelor
Apr 1, 2024
Mary Matthews Batchelor, 91 of Wilson passed away Monday, April 1, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2024 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson, with the family receiving friends immediately following. Rev. Ray Barnhill will officiate.
Mary is survived by her children, Cynthia Hester and husband, Charlie, Jeffrey Batchelor and wife, Becky, Stephen Batchelor...
Harold Douglas Denton
Mar 30, 2024
Harold Douglas Denton, 85 of Middlesex passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will be private.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at the home.
Harold is survived by his...
Margo "Marty" Yvonne Burress
Mar 30, 2024
Margo “Marty” Yvonne Burress, 48 of Stantonsburg passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Rev. Lonnie Humphrey will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, April 4, 2024, from 5 – 6:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
“Marty” is survived by daughters,...
Karie Danyelle Sullivan
Mar 22, 2024
Karie Danyelle Brantley Sullivan, 38, of Bailey passed away Friday, March 22, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday evening, March 29, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Rev. Mark Winstead will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday...
Dr. Ralph Edward Dendler
Mar 21, 2024
Dr. Ralph Edward Dendler, 86 of Wilson passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024. Celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street N, Wilson. Father Fernando Torres will officiate.
The family will receive friends immediately following in the Carmelite House.
Ralph practiced dentistry for 34 years after he graduated from...
Carroll Lee Webb
Mar 18, 2024
Carroll Lee Webb, 82 formerly of Wilson and recently resided in Harbinger to be near her family passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Inurnment following in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening, March 23, 2024, from 6 –...
Gerhardt John Effers
Mar 15, 2024
Gerhardt John Effers, affectionately known as “Gary” passed away peacefully on March 15th, 2024 at his home after a very private, but courageous battle with cancer. The family will receive friends and loved ones on Monday, March 18th from 6-8 PM at Joyner Funeral Home in Wilson, NC. A celebration of life service will be held at Joyner Funeral Home...
Danny Ray Amerson
Mar 14, 2024
Danny Ray Amerson, 69 of Elm City passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024. A time of remembrance will be held at a later time.
Danny is survived by his wife, Norma Williams; daughter, Dare Frieden; son, Daniel Amerson; step-daughter, Jennifer Lee and husband, Luther, and Melissa Phillips and husband, Michael; granddaughters, Tabitha Frieden, and Olivia Amerson; grandsons, Cameron Frieden, and Thomas...
Rodney Earl "Soup" Campbell
Mar 12, 2024
Rodney Earl "Soup" Campbell, 52, passed away on Tuesday, March 12. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Rodney is survived by his son, Ryan Campbell and fiancé, Brittany Mocsari of Sims; son, Riley Campbell of Warrenville, SC; daughter, Morgan Campbell of Bailey; parents, Earl and Augustine Williford Campbell of Sims; sister, Natasha Piehl of Sims; Morgan’s...
Melinda Ann Narron
Mar 12, 2024
Melinda Ann Narron, 45 of Middlesex passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024 in New Jerusalem Church Cemetery, 1461 Jerusalem Church Road, Kenly.
Melinda is survived by her sons, Garrett Lee Bass and Tyler Ethan Bass; parents, Willis and Elaine Narron; sister, Sherry Lynn Narron and her best...
Joann Deans Davis
Mar 11, 2024
Joann Deans Davis, 77, passed away on Monday, March 11. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 14 at 11:00 am at Contentnea Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Wilson, NC.
Joann started a long-term career with Export Leaf Tobacco Company shortly after graduating from high school that spanned nearly forty years. She made many work relationships that she cherished. She...
Elaine Edwards Blizzard
Mar 7, 2024
Elaine Edwards Blizzard, 82 of Wilson passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, surrounded by her family. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, March 13, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Rev. Rhonda Campbell and Rev. John Check will officiate.
The family will receive friends following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road...



