Obituaries
Betty Ray McCain
Nov 23, 2022
The remarkable Betty Ray McCain died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on November 23rd.
Betty Landon Ray was born to H.T. and Mary Howell Perrett Ray on Feb. 23, 1931, in Faison, NC. The daughter of a country lawyer and a dedicated schoolteacher, Betty and her brother, Horace, were imbued with the values of compassion,...
Mildred Strickland Leonard
Nov 22, 2022
Mildred Strickland Leonard, 98, of Rocky Cross passed away peacefully at her home with her children at her side on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.
She is survived by her three children, Julian Frank Leonard, Jr. of Bunn Lake and Dr. Cheryl M. Leonard and Dr. Debroah L. Leonard of Wilson and grandfurbaby, Ms. Kitty. She has a sister whom she...
Stanley "Goose" Eugene Williams
Nov 22, 2022
Stanley Eugene “Goose” Williams, 54 passed away Tuesday. Per his wishes, there will not be a funeral service.
Goose is survived by his wife, Cindy Williams; sons, Nicholas Williams, and Samuel Williams; brothers, Jeff Williams and wife, Tina, and Brad Williams and wife, Lynn; sister, Cissie Coffee and husband, David; sister-in-law, Sherry Lamm Williams and his in-laws, Steve and...
Richard Gregory Meeks
Nov 21, 2022
Richard Gregory Meeks, 64, of Lucama, passed away Monday. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Richard is survived by his brother, Kenneth Arthur Meeks; niece Sherry Schaffer and husband, Clyde; aunt, Patsy Perry;...
James Ray Owens
Nov 19, 2022
James Ray Owens, 81, of Elm City, passed away on Saturday. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, November 28, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Vernon Morris will officiate. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 – 1:45, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...
Iva Glasco
Nov 18, 2022
Iva Lanier Glasco, of Rocky Mount passed away on Friday, November 18,2022at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.Family will receive friends Monday, November 21, 2002 from 1 – 1:45 p.m. at West Edgecombe Baptist Church, 13821 NC 43, Rocky Mount.A Memorial Service will be held immediately following at 2 p.m. at West Edgecombe Baptist Church with the Rev. Matthew Mayo...
Mary "Candy" Elizabeth Tedder
Nov 16, 2022
Mary Elizabeth “Candy” Tedder, 71, of Sims, passed away peacefully on Wednesday. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Bailey Church of God. Rev. Jason Gabbard will officiate. Interment will follow in Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00 – 1:00 at...
Charles Lee Radford
Nov 16, 2022
Charles Lee Radford, 54, of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Forest Hill Cemetery, 350 N 1st Street, Nashville. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officate.
Charles is survived by his son, Terry Radford and wife, Nichole of Rocky Mount; brother, Tommy Bailey of Rocky Mount; sister, Jo Kennedy of Middlesex;...
Teri Lynn Clark
Nov 15, 2022
Teri Lynn Clark, 56, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday. The family will hold a Celebration of Life at 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the family home in Bunn.
Originally from California, Teri then moved to Massachusetts for many years until deciding to move to North Carolina to be closer to family. She loved spending time with...
Carl "Wayne" Boykin
Nov 14, 2022
Carl “Wayne” Boykin, 64, of Bailey, passed away Monday. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Rebecca “Becky” Boykin of the home; sons, Travis Boykin and wife, Rhonda, Blake Boykin and wife, Bethany; grandsons, Rhett Boykin, Thorne...
Alana Danielle Mooring
Nov 12, 2022
Alana passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 12, 2022. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Wayne Cochran and grandmother, Kathy Cochran; grandfather, Woodrow Mooring; great grandmother, Wini Cochran and her "Poppy" Ted Rhodes; her uncle Bud, uncle Kenneth, uncle Buck, uncle Ben, and uncle Mike; aunt Nan and aunt Virgie and her dear friend, Heather Lewis.
She...
Bobby Gerald Evans
Nov 12, 2022
Bobby Gerald Evans, 82 of Middlesex passed away Saturday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Bailey.
Bobby is survived by his sisters, Betty E. Cates of Wilson, and Carolyn Whitley and husband, James of Wilson, and his brothers, Lloyd Thomas Evans and wife, Dolores of Wilson, and Jerry Evans and wife,...
Leonard "Jim" Marvin Holm
Nov 11, 2022
Leonard “Jim” Marvin Holm, 85, of Wilson passed away on Friday. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the family home.
Jim served his country for twenty-five years in the United States Air Force. He was decorated with many awards including a purple heart for...
Elton Nathan Vick
Nov 8, 2022
Elton Nathan Vick, 89, who passed away on November 8, 2022, was our family member. He and his wife, Blessin, were extremely happy for sixty-two years of bliss.
Elton was an Army veteran, adjutant of the Cox-Putney American Legion in Elm City, postal employee for forty-five years, uncle to Jack, Dave, Mike, Jerri, Annie, Dexter, Annette, Carter, Martin, and...
Betty Matthews
Nov 6, 2022
Betty Jane Hughes Matthews, 86 of Wilson passed away Sunday. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2022 at the home.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Frances Diane Royster, and Phyllis Kay Ellison; sons, James Thomas Richard, Ronnie Ray Richard, and Anthony Curtis Richard, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded...
Ethel Marie Mayo
Nov 6, 2022
Ethel Marie Mayo, 77 o Goldsboro passed away peacefully Sunday, November 6, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Lewis Swindell will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Ethel loved crafts, especially ceramics...
John James Jones, Jr.
Nov 6, 2022
John James Jones, Jr., 80, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. No Funeral or Memorial Service is immediately planned.
John is survived by his stepsons, David McGilvery and wife, Carla and Robert Jones and wife, Dawn; half-sister, Carol Kubala and husband, Paul; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Glatz Jones;...
Katherine "Kathy" Bunn Boykin
Nov 5, 2022
Katherine “Kathy” Bunn Boykin, 69 of Sims passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 17, 2022 in Bailey Town Cemetery. Rev. Kelly Smart will officiate.
The family...
Jeffrey Nichols Godwin
Nov 4, 2022
Jeffrey Nichols Godwin, 53 of Kenly passed away peacefully at his home on Friday. Jeff went home to be with his heavenly father after a heroic battle with Glioblastoma Brain Cancer. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Kenly Town Cemetery, Kenly....
Henry Franklin Dail
Nov 4, 2022
Henry Franklin Dail, 90 of Wilson passed away Friday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. A private burial will be held. Revs. Jonathan and Lizzie McManus-Dail will officiate.
The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.
Henry served...
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