Obituaries
Steven Gene Raper
Dec 12, 2022
Steven Gene Raper, 65, of Wilson, passed away Monday. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Minister Anna Skinner Keeter will officiate.
The family will receive friends immediately following the conclusion of services at Eagle Farm Clubhouse, 3647 Eagle Farm Drive, Wilson.
Steven is survived by his...
James Louis Gardner
Dec 12, 2022
James Louis Gardner, 70, of Elm City, passed away Monday. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
James is survived by his wife, Debbie J. Gardner of the home; daughter, Kim Bray of Elm City; son, Jamie Gardner and...
Glenwood Harris Perry
Dec 12, 2022
Glenwood Harris Perry, 76, of Sims, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, December 12, 2022. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in the Bailey Town Cemetery. Rev. Walter Blackman will officiate.
Harris was a loving husband, father and friend that was cherished and will be missed...
Wilbur Brooks Powell
Dec 11, 2022
Wilbur B. Powell, 87, of Wilson, passed away on December 11, 2022, in Raleigh. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5 – 5:45 p.m. January 5, 2023, with a 6 p.m. memorial service to follow at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Johnny Hendrick will officiate.
Wilbur was born in Greensboro, to Christine Capps...
Fred Frank Fuller
Dec 11, 2022
Fred Frank Fuller, 82, of Elmira, New York, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022. No Funeral or Memorial Services are scheduled at this time.
Fred is survived by his daughters, Jacquie Lynn Wacenske, and Kristi Fuller Gibbs, and husband, James; granddaughters, Jammie Lynn Wacenske, Alexis Marie Wacenske, and Danica Leigh Wacenske; grandsons, Donald Robert Wacenske, Tyler Ray Wacenske, and...
Charles Cooper Woodard, Jr.
Dec 10, 2022
Charles Cooper Woodard, Jr., 73, of Wilson, passed away Saturday. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Jeff Smith and Rev. Matthew Spence will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Charles is survived by his wife, Patsy Spence Woodard of the home; daughter,...
Edna Batchelor Pearson
Dec 10, 2022
Edna Batchelor Pearson, 83, of Wilson, passed away Saturday. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in Evergreen Memorial Park. Rev. Ray Parker will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Edna is survived by...
Janice Phillips Johnson
Dec 10, 2022
Janice Phillips Johnson, 77 of Fountain passed away Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment to follow in Varnell Family Cemetery, Hwy 124, Macclesfield. Rev. Joe Price will officiate.
The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
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David Joseph Hatch
Dec 9, 2022
David Joseph Hatch, 77 of Wilson, completed his life journey and moved into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 9, 2022. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Forest Hills Baptist Church, Wilson. A private interment will be held. Rev. Dr. Mark Harrell will officiate.
The family...
Thomas "Wayne" Barham
Dec 8, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of Thomas “Wayne” Barham of Middlesex, North Carolina. He passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.
A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Pastor Sean Skaggs will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
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Phillip Sean Leggett
Dec 8, 2022
Phillip Sean Leggett, 49, of Kenly, passed away Thursday. A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Dale Boyette will officiate.
Phillip is survived by his sons, Chris and Michael Leggett; parents, Phillip and Angela Leggett; mother of his children, Dawn Leggett; special friend, Teresa Nunn; sister, Michelle Boyette...
JoAnn Crabtree Brewer
Dec 8, 2022
JoAnn Crabtree Brewer, 85, of Wilson, passed away Thursday. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 11, 2022, from 2-4 p.m., at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson
JoAnn is survived by her son, Brian Winham and wife, Amy of Rocky Mount; daughter, Cheri Winham Huff and husband, Jim of Braselton, Georgia; grandchildren, Derek Battle,...
Louise Walston Horne
Dec 7, 2022
Louise Walston Horne, 95, of Southport, passed away Wednesday, at home surrounded by her family. A private graveside service will be held. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.
Louise is survived by her daughters, Kay Horne Bengtson, Donna Horne Jones and husband, Bill, Joan Horne Chesnutt and husband, Russell and her son, James D. Horne, Jr. and wife, Elizabeth; ten...
Jonathan Mark Barnes
Dec 7, 2022
Jonathan Mark Barnes, 47, of Lucama, passed away Wednesday. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, December 12, 2022, in Evergreen Memorial Park. Rev. Patsy Woodard will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Jonathan is survived by...
Teresa Lynn Burrell Renfrow
Dec 5, 2022
Teresa Lynn Renfrow, 56, of Bailey, passed away Monday. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Don Holland will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home and at other...
Thelbert "Danny" Daniel Boykin, Jr.
Dec 4, 2022
Thelbert “Danny” Daniel Boykin, Jr., 73, of Bailey, passed away Sunday. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. The North Carolina Army National Guard Chaplain will officiate.
Danny is survived by his sons, Jonathan Boykin and wife, Zoe of Raleigh and Matthew Boykin and fiancée, Mary Somer King...
Rev. Dr. Frances "Frankie" Herring Gay
Nov 30, 2022
Frances “Frankie” Groves Herring Gay was born in Wilson, North Carolina, where she lived with her mother Frances Willard Moore Herring, father Groves Leon Herring, older sister Nancy Lu and Aunt Daisy Herring. As a lifelong member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), she attended First Christian Church in Wilson all of her younger years.
Frankie grew up...
Janet Ruffin Carey
Nov 29, 2022
Janet Ruffin Carey, 60, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday, November 29th. A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Chuck Owens will officiate.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Janet was a loving wife, mother...
William "Willie" Roney White
Nov 29, 2022
William “Willie” Roney White, 71 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Donald Walston will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 12 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Willie...
Jessie Winifred Bradley-Wiggs
Nov 29, 2022
Jessie Winifred Bradley-Wiggs, 79 of Louisburg passed away Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday at Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, 10748 Bissette Road, Middlesex. Rev. Eric Narron and Rev. Johnathan Pearce will officiate.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5 – 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...