Obituaries
Kenneth "Ken" Rolf Andersen
Jan 3, 2023
Kenneth Rolf Andersen of Wilson passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 3, 2023, at age 64.
Ken was born in 1958 and lived the first few years of his life in Greenville. When he was 10 years old, he and his family moved to Wilson. He went to Fike High School where he wrestled...
Elsie Lamm Poythress
Jan 3, 2023
Elsie Lamm Poythress, 90 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Daniel Vester will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Elsie is survived by her son, Dean Poythress...
Charles Barclay Farenga
Jan 1, 2023
Charles Barclay Farenga, 80 of Lucama passed Sunday, January 1, 2023.
Charles served his country with honor and pride in the Navy. He loved to fish and spend time with his family and friends. Charles loved his job with Daily News, and he loved New York. He will be missed by all.
Charles is survived by his daughters,...
Ronnie Glenn Hill
Dec 31, 2022
Ronnie Glenn Hill, of Bailey passed away Saturday. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Ronnie worked most of his life as a sewing machine mechanic at J & J Apparel and with Barcalounger, later in life he worked in the service center with Collins Aerospace...
Mark Frederick Grosze
Dec 31, 2022
Mark Frederick Grosze, 70 of Bailey, North Carolina passed away New Year’s Eve.
Mark is survived by his sons, Eric Grosze and wife, Keilah of Texas, Adam Grosze and wife, Maria of Tennessee, and Jason Grosze and wife, Amanda of Louisiana; grandchildren, Jace Michael, Morgan Deann, Elias Zion Lee, Emma Karen; sisters, Martha Williams and husband, Ray of Texas,...
Dillon Lee Massengill
Dec 29, 2022
Dillon Lee Massengill, Jr., 66 of Wilson passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. A service will be held at a later date in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson.
Dillon is survived by his brothers, Charles F. Massengill of Bailey, and William d. Massengill of Kenly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dillon and Martha Massengill and his sister,...
Evangeline Johnson Bland
Dec 29, 2022
Evangeline Johnson Scott Bland, 90, of Wilson, passed away Thursday. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday January 2, 2023, at Bible Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Eric Aldridge, Rev. Matt Roman and Rev. David Barnes will officiate. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., on Sunday, January 1,...
Billy Ray Wilson
Dec 29, 2022
Billy Ray Wilson, 67, of Bailey, passed away Thursday. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in Bailey Town Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Billy is survived by his mother, Pauline “Polly” Wilson...
Owen Haskins Strickland
Dec 28, 2022
Owen Haskins Strickland, 88, died on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Bailey, North Carolina. After graduating from Bailey High School, he attended Atlantic Christian College, now known as Barton College, and then served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was...
Aldiene Roth Pike
Dec 26, 2022
Aldiene Roth Pike, 88, left this world on December 26, to join her beloved husband, Ralph, for a joyous life in heaven together. Ralph passed away last May, after 68 years of marriage. Their relationship was an inspiration to all that knew them but particularly to their six grown children. Their care, concern and love for each other was beautiful....
Tucker Sean Pridgen
Dec 25, 2022
Tucker Sean Pridgen, of Lucama, departed this world to his heavenly home on Sunday at 12:47 a.m. A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Friday, December 30, 2022, in the Tucker Family Cemetery on Huckleberry Road, Lucama. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.
Tucker is lovingly survived by his parents, Bradley and Angel Pridgen of the home;...
Clinton Best Whitley
Dec 22, 2022
Clinton Best Whitley, 90 of Wilson passed away Thursday. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2022 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.
The family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Clinton loved to cook for his family and friends. He was...
Elizabeth Daugherty Daniel
Dec 21, 2022
Elizabeth Jay (Betty Jay) Daugherty Daniel, age 86, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. She was born on September 29, 1936, in Nacogdoches, TX, to Jay and Florence (Wilhour) Daugherty. She graduated from Varnville High School in Varnville, SC, and attended Atlantic Christian College. She married Luther Grifton Daniel on July 7, 1957. She worked as a Teacher Assistant in...
Cheryl Weeks Hunt
Dec 20, 2022
Cheryl Weeks Hunt, 78, was called home on December 20, 2022 after a long battle with Liver Disease and Uterine Cancer. Cheryl was born on October 20, 1944 to Danford and Edna Weeks of Scotland Neck. She was the oldest of 4 children. She attended Scotland Neck High School and then went to Cosmetology School in Greenville. After graduating Cosmetology...
Charles Horace Driver
Dec 18, 2022
Charles Horace Driver, 77, of Lucama, passed away Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Joyner’s Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends Wednesday prior to the service from 2 – 3:45 p.m.
Charles is survived by his daughters, Ernestine “Teen” Heath of Wilson and Angela Driver Pollard of Virginia;...
Cynthia Heiman Mitchell
Dec 18, 2022
Cynthia Heiman Mitchell, 71 of Elm City passed away Sunday. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6: oo – 8:00 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Cynthia is...
Jefferson Arthur Batchelor
Dec 17, 2022
Jefferson Arthur “Art” Batchelor passed away peacefully on Dec 17, 2022 five days before his 94th birthday. A joint service will be held for Art and Clara, who passed on January 8, 2023, on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.
The family will...
Pennie Hazel Daniel Deans
Dec 15, 2022
Hazel Daniel Deans passed away at the age of 97 on Thursday, December 15, 2022.
A native of Wilson, NC, she was the youngest of six children born to the late Addie and Albert Daniel. She was the wife of the late L.C. Deans, Jr. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Lillie Belle Daniel, Ethel Fulghum, Annie...
George "Monk" Munford Joyner
Dec 15, 2022
George M. Joyner, also known as Monk Joyner, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at 94 years of age on Thursday. He was married to Janice Joyner for 68 years before her death in 2017. In the early years of marriage, he served in the United States Army as a Corporal, stationed in Stuttgart, Germany and served in the Korean War....
Wilburn Ernest Small, Jr.
Dec 14, 2022
Wilburn Ernest Small, Jr., 76, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Wilburn was known best for his love of family and friends. He was employed with the City of Greenville in the Fire and Rescue Department before retiring...
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