Obituaries
James (Jim) Franklin Thomas Snell
Aug 22, 2022
James (Jim) Franklin Thomas Snell, a faithful servant of God, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus early Monday morning, August 22, 2022, at the age of 67.
A Celebration of Life, officiated by Pastor Justin Deeter, will be held at Joyner's Funeral Home in Wilson on Friday, August 26th at 1:00 p.m. The Family will receive Friends prior...
Shirley "Nana-Lisa" Baker
Aug 21, 2022
July 5, 1961 – August 21, 2022
Shirley “Nana-Lisa” Baker, 61, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. The Family will receive Friends immediately after the service.
Lisa is survived by her loving husband, Keith of the home; son, Mike Baker and...
Helen Estelle Patterson
Aug 21, 2022
Helen Estelle Patterson, 92, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. At this time, no Funeral or Memorial Service is immediately planned.
Helen is survived by 16 Nieces and Nephews and predeceased by her Parents.
Paul Jones Bright
Aug 19, 2022
Paul Jones Bright, 88 of Lucama passed away Friday. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Farmington Heights Church.
Paul is survived by his sons, Michael Bright, and Tony Bright and wife, Connie; sisters, Wanda Rodgers, Glenda Wolfe, June Gillian, and Patsy Jones, and his brother, Kenneth Bright and wife, Susan.
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Raymond Roland "Ray Ray" Proulx
Aug 18, 2022
Raymond “Ray Ray” Roland Proulx, 73, of Elm City, passed away Thursday. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Oak Grove FWB Church, Elm City, North Carolina. Rev. Chris Harris will officiate.
Ray faithfully served his country in the United States Army. He later obtained his license as an optometrist...
James Fallat
Aug 18, 2022
James Fallat, 79, of Stantonsburg, passed away Thursday. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Larry Flowers will officiate. Interment will follow in the Bailey Town Cemetery.
The Family will receive Friends prior to the service from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...
Harry Pettis Norvell
Aug 16, 2022
Harry Pettis Norvell, 87, of Wilson, ascended to his heavenly home surrounded by family Tuesday. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2022, in Maplewood Cemetery. Rev. David Allen will officiate.
The Family will receive Friends on Saturday, August 20, 2022, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...

Donnie Hugh Nichols
Aug 16, 2022
Donnie Hugh Nichols, 80, of Bailey, passed away Tuesday. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Nobles Chapel Baptist Church. Officiating will be Reverend Ron Cava along with Reverends Chase and Brittany Caldwell. Interment will follow in Nobles Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
The Family will receive friends on Thursday, August...
Daniel Voss Dieter
Aug 14, 2022
Daniel Voss Dieter, 67, of Bailey, passed away Sunday. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Walter Blackman will officiate. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
The Family will receive Friends prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...
Anna Gavin Bradshaw
Aug 12, 2022
Anna Gavin Bradshaw, 60, of Rock Ridge, passed away Friday. A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. Interment will follow at Marsh Swamp Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 – 3:45 p.m. at...
Melva Deans
Aug 12, 2022
Melva Deans, 90 of Sims passed away Friday. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Melva was an avid piano player, great cook and a member of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She was retired from Wilson Memorial Hospital. ...
Andrew "Drew" Cole Lucas
Aug 11, 2022
Andrew “Drew” Cole Lucas, 26, of Bailey, passed away Thursday. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Rock Hill Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. Danny Harris will officiate.
The Family will receive Friends prior to the service from 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...
George Edward Newsome, MD
Aug 11, 2022
George Edward Newsome, Sr., MD, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Thursday at the age of 78. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Dr. William Presnell will officiate.
George loved people, and a...
David Lee Blackston
Aug 7, 2022
David Lee Blackston, age 67, born on June 11, 1955, of Wilson, North Carolina sadly passed away on August 7, 2022.
David is survived by his sons Wadell Blackston (Christine) Duan Blackston, David Blackston Jr. (Iesha), daughters Tonya Winfree (Mark), Felecia Blackston-Johnson (Curtis), Temeka Webb, Latashia Burgess (Bobby), brothers Bobby Funderburke Sr. (Renee), Owen Funderburke III, Reese Funderburke, sisters...
Marie Patricia Accurso Meier
Aug 7, 2022
Marie Patricia Accurso Meier, 86, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. Funeral Mass will be held at a later date at St. Therese Catholic Church.
Marie is survived by her daughters, Patricia Gonzalez, Karen Steeg, Maxine Hargrove and husband, David; son, Anthony Meier and wife, Holly; sisters, Jeanette Kneebone, Catherine Gardner and husband, Brett; brother, Anthony Accurso and wife, Virginia;...
Robert "Bobby" Lee Dunn, Jr.
Aug 5, 2022
Robert Lee “Bobby” Dunn, Jr., of Wilson, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at the age of 84 after battling a lengthy illness. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 8, at the First United Methodist Church, 100 W. Green Street, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in Asbury Hall,...
James Thomas Daniel
Aug 3, 2022
James Thomas Daniel, 55, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a future date for the immediate family.
James is survived by his parents, Albert “Al” Thomas Daniel and Linda Winborne Daniel of Wilson; sister, Jennifer Daniel Boughman (Lee) of Fayetteville; brothers, Albert Thomas Daniel, Jr. (Elizabeth) of Kenly and Douglas Adam...
Shelby Jean Ricks Whitfield
Aug 3, 2022
Shelby Jean Ricks Whitfield, 81, of Hurdle Mills, passed away Wednesday. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.
Shelby is survived by her granddaughters, Ava Stone, Bella Stone and their father, Dusty Stone; sister, Lucille Troutman and husband,...
Anne Anderson Bridgers Hackney
Aug 3, 2022
Anne Anderson Bridgers Hackney, 93, passed away with courage and grace on August 3, 2022, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Wilson, North Carolina on March 23rd, 1929, to Thomas Fleming Bridgers and Louise Anderson Bridgers. She graduated from Charles L. Coon High School in 1947. In 1951, she graduated from Duke University where she was a member...
Michael Joseph Halpin
Aug 2, 2022
Michael Joseph Halpin, 79, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Impact Church, 3338 Corbett Ave., Elm City at 6:00 p.m.
Michael is survived by his sons, Kevin Halpin and fiancé, Valerie Simmons of Wilson and Michael Halpin of Salem, Oregon; brother, Peter Halpin of Daly City, California; niece,...