Obituaries
David Woodruff Scull
Nov 2, 2022
David Woodruff Scull “Dave” of Wilson passed away peacefully at the age of eighty-five on November 2, 2022. Born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, on December 11, 1936, Dave was the child of Lois Hiles Scull and Vernon Woodruff Scull. He graduated from The Citadel in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business. After marrying his late wife, Judith...
Deborah "Debbie" Clare Cross Thompson
Nov 1, 2022
Deborah “Debbie” Clare Cross Thompson, 64, of Wilson, passed away on Tuesday. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will welcome friends at that time.
Debbie is survived by her loving husband, Peter Thompson of the home; daughter, Natalie Cross...
Carolyn Howell Bissette
Nov 1, 2022
Carolyn Howell Bissette passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 15, 1935, to Jim and Mae Howell of Bailey, North Carolina. She was married to Ronald Bissette on December 18, 1954.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Mae Howell, her brother James F. Howell,...
Cesareo Cruz-Santiago
Oct 31, 2022
Cesareo Cruz-Santiago, 80 of Texas was greeted at Heaven’s gates on Monday, October 31, 2022. The family will receive family and friends Wednesday afternoon from 12 – 5 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Cesareo is survived by his loving wife, Cruz Manuela Sifuentes and his 7 loving children Juan Cesar, Martina, Karina, Cesareo, Liliana,...
Joyce Faye Rhodes Williams
Oct 31, 2022
Joyce Faye Rhodes Williams, 84 of Wilson passed away Monday. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.
The family will receive family and friends Wednesday evening from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Joyce is survived by her...
David Norman Weber
Oct 31, 2022
David Norman Weber, 85, of Elm City, passed away on Monday. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
David is survived by his wife, Rebecca Weber of the home; daughter, Jo Layne W. Cafasso and spouse, Dominic of Elm City; son, David L. Weber and spouse, Beth of Myrtle Beach; brothers, Jerry Weber of Florida and...
Shirley Marie Worton Bissette
Oct 29, 2022
Shirley Marie Worton Bissette, 69 of Wilson passed away Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at the home.
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Barbara Ann Hale
Oct 28, 2022
Barbara Ann Hale, 81 of Wilson passed Friday, October 28, 2022. A private family service will be held.
Barbara worked for over thirty years at Lely Manufacturing Company in Wilson where everyone was family.
Barbara is survived by her sons, Tim Hale and wife, Shelley, and James Robert Hale, Jr. and wife, Kim; grandchildren, Taylor Hale Anderson and...
Pamuel Jones Ransom
Oct 28, 2022
Pamuel “Pam” Jones Ransom, 68 of Engelhard, formerly of Sims passed away Friday. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson with the family receiving friends and family immediately following. Interment will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday in Bethany Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 8980 Old Beulah Road, Kenly. ...
Gary William Shirley
Oct 28, 2022
Gary William Shirley, 70 of Rocky Mount passed away Friday.
Gary is survived by his wife, Patricia Shirley; daughter, Angela Kristine Colio and husband, Christopher; grandsons, Brady, Holden and Sawyer Colio, and his brother, David Marvin Shirley and wife, Becky.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin William and Viola Bartlett Shirley.
Condolences directed to...
Constance Musi Swartzwelder
Oct 27, 2022
Connie Musi Swartzwelder passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family.
A funeral mass will be held Thursday November 3rd at 1:00 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street, Wilson.
Connie was born in Clarion, Pennsylvania on June 22, 1939 to the late Nellie Matzie Musi and Vincent Peter Musi. In addition to her parents, she was...
Christine Mercer Pierce
Oct 26, 2022
Christine Mercer Pierce, 86, a resident of Spring Arbor of Wilson, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2022, with her family by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held in the chapel of Joyner’s Funeral Home on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 11:00. The Reverend Heather Wong of West Nash UMC will officiate. The family will receive friends...
Barbara Sue Lamm Worrell
Oct 25, 2022
Barbara Sue Lamm Worrell, 79, of Bailey, passed suddenly, Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 31, 2022 at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery. Rev. Rusty Russell will officiate.
The family will receive friends Monday morning from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...
Audrey Faye Walston Council
Oct 25, 2022
Audrey Faye Walston Council, 84, of Wilson, passed away on Tuesday. A Funeral Service will be held at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Carroll Bradbury will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 5:30 – 7:30.
Entombment will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, October 28, 2022,...
Annie Lee Bryant Horne
Oct 24, 2022
Annie Lee Bryant Horne, 86, of Wilson, passed away Monday. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 29, 2022, in Black Creek Town Cemetery. Rev. David Turner will officiate.
Annie was survived by her daughter, Diane Wilson of Kenly; son, Jesse Barnes Horne, Jr. of Franklin, Tennessee; grandsons, Brad Walker of Wilson and Andrew...
Atlas Finch Brewer
Oct 23, 2022
Atlas Finch Brewer, 86, of Wilson, passed away on Sunday. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Atlas is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn Brewer of the home; sons, Atlas Brewer, Jr. and wife, Debbie “Bit” of Wilson, Jerry Lynn...

Keith Brenner
Oct 23, 2022
Keith Brenner, 81, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. A Memorial Service will be held at First Christian Church at a later date.
Keith is survived by his wife, Sherry Leonard Brenner of the home; daughter, Karin Brenner and spouse, Robert Fuller; granddaughter, Adriana Kull; grandson, Michael Brenner; great granddaughter, Paisley Brenner, one loving niece and nephew.
He was...
William Thomas Goff
Oct 23, 2022
William Thomas Goff, 87, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, in Black Creek Town Cemetery. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.
The Family will receive Friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, and at...
Bobby Ray Parker
Oct 22, 2022
Bobby Ray Parker, 78, of Wilson, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2022 at The Elks Lodge, 2814 Fieldstream Drive, Wilson.
Bobby served in the US Army, including Vietnam in 1964, and held the Army's highest rating of Expert with both the Carbine...
Russell Reid Edwards
Oct 16, 2022
Russell Reid Edwards, 83, of Lucama, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 16, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...