Obituaries
Bettie "Betsy" Powell High
Feb 1, 2022
WILSON, N.C. – Mrs. Betsy Powell High, 80, of Wilson, NC passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, February 1, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Goldsboro, NC, Betsy moved to Wilson as a young child and always considered herself a native, no matter where she lived in the world.
Betsy was a member of the first class...
Johnnie Worrell, Jr.
Feb 1, 2022
July 7, 1948 – February 1, 2022
Johnnie Worrell, Jr., 73, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. Visitation will immediately follow services.
Johnnie is survived by his loving wife, Jean...
Donald Rand Parrish
Jan 31, 2022
Donald Rand Parrish
January 28, 1952 – January 31, 2022
Donald Rand Parrish, 70, of Fremont, passed away Monday. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Maplewood Cemetery. Rev. Phil Baucom will officiate.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson from 6-8 p.m.
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Harriett Moore Page
Jan 30, 2022
March 27, 1941 – January 30, 2022
“May the Angels bound and surround you always”
Harriett Moore Page, 80, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at First Baptist Church, 311 Nash Street N., Wilson.
Harriett was born in Nash County on March 27,1941 to...
Brenda McVicker
Jan 29, 2022
Brenda McVicker
February 8, 1947 – January 29, 2022
Brenda McVicker, of Wilson, went to be with the Lord at 7:00 AM on January 29, 2022, at the age of 74.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, David McVicker.
She will be remembered as an amazing mother by her two sons, (James Anderson and Craig...
Jo Ann Bryant
Jan 28, 2022
Jo Ann Bryant, 71 of Sims went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 28, 2022. Funeral service will be held Monday, January 31, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Union Chapel OFWB Church, 10748 Bissette Road, Middlesex. Interment will follow in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 – 8 p.m....
Roger L. Melton
Jan 28, 2022
Roger L. Melton
September 5, 1944 – January 28, 2022
Roger L. Melton, 77, of Wilson, passed away Friday. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Bailey Church of God. Pastor Daniel Taylor will officiate.
The family will receive friends immediately prior to the memorial service and at other times at...
Vernon Hackney Barnes
Jan 28, 2022
Vernon Hackney Barnes
April 8, 1933 – January 28, 2022
Vernon Hackney Barnes, 88, of Wilson passed away Friday. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will be receiving friends prior to the service as well as afterwards.
Vernon is remembered by...
Austin Fisher
Jan 28, 2022
Austin Fisher, 90, of Wilson, passed away Friday. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in Buckhorn Cemetery, Hwy 42, Kenly. Rev. Charles Thompson will officiate.
Austin will be missed.
Austin is survived by his daughters, Dolly Ellington, and Jackie Washburn; son, Danny Chappel and his sisters, Betty Smith, Nellie Whitley, Wynell Thomas,...
Peggy Raper Peele
Jan 28, 2022
Peggy Raper Peele, 83 of Lucama passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Marsh Swamp OFWB Church Cemetery, Rock Ridge. Pastor Wayne Whitley will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service.
Peggy is survived by her sons, Mark Peele and wife, Mary of Lucama, and Kelly Wayne Peele...
Alice Thompson Lewis
Jan 27, 2022
August 25, 1936 – January 27, 2022
Alice Thompson Lewis, 85, of Wilson, passed away Thursday. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in the Lewis Family Cemetery, Sims at 11:00 a.m.
Alice is survived by her sons, Jeffery Lewis and wife, Jennifer and Mark Lewis and wife, Stephanie; grandson, Dylan Lewis; granddaughters, Sarah and...
Larry Ray Wells
Jan 27, 2022
December 22, 1942 – January 27, 2022
Larry Ray Wells, better known as “Ray”, 79, of Kinston, passed away Thursday. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on January 31, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Pastor Gary Harris will officiate. A private interment will follow at a later date. The family...
Greg Bryant
Jan 27, 2022
Greg Bryant, 50 of Wilson passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Greg is survived by his daughter, Heather Harwood and husband, Cliff of Stantonsburg; parents, Bobby and Wanda Bryant of Wilson; grandchildren, Kaelee Watson, Bai Harwood, and Skyla Watson;...
Dennis Ray Etheridge
Jan 26, 2022
July 14, 1946 – January 26, 2022
Dennis Ray Etheridge, 75, of Sims, passed away Wednesday. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Healthy Plains Church Cemetery. Pastor Joe Shakour will officiate. The family will receive friends on Monday, January...
Christian Lane Edwards
Jan 25, 2022
December 17, 2005 – January 25, 2022
Christian Lane Edwards, 16, of Hubert, formally of Wilson, passed away Tuesday after a two-and-a-half-year courageous battle with Ewing Sarcoma, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on February 5th, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, followed by interment in Oak Dale Cemetery,...
Michael Boyd Cates
Jan 25, 2022
June 17, 1942 – January 25, 2022
Michael Boyd Cates, 79, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. Rev. Chris Thomas will officiate.
Michael was survived by his wife, Lynne Boswell Cates; sister, Vickie Cates Lynn of Valley, Alabama; nephew, Brad Lynn of Valley, Alabama; nieces, Kelly Cates Gilbert...
Lillie Collier Fredette
Jan 24, 2022
January 27, 1941 – January 24, 2022
Lillie Collier Fredette, 80, of Gibson, passed away Monday. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. Family will receive friends on Saturday prior to...
Aberson Grady Lamm, Jr.
Jan 24, 2022
September 26, 1958 – January 24, 2022
Aberson Grady Lamm, Jr., 63, of Wilson, passed away Monday. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. The Family will receive friends on Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. and other times at...
Blanche Clara Gray
Jan 23, 2022
Blanche Clara Gray
March 3, 1932 – January 23, 2022
Blanche Clara GrayMarch 3, 1932 – January 23, 2022Blanche C. Gray (née Townsend), 89 years, of W. Berlin NJ, passed away on January 23, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Robert N. Gray for 61 years and loving companion of the late Rober P. Voorhees for 3 years. Loving mother...
James David Harrison, Sr.
Jan 23, 2022
December 14, 1951 – January 23, 2022
James David Harrison, Sr., 70, of Lucama passed away on Sunday. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at Joyner’s Funeral Home on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends after the service at the residence of James Harrison, Jr.James is survived by his sons, James...
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