Obituaries
Rita Jean Indelicato
Jul 26, 2022
Rita Jean Indelicato, 77 of Coral Springs, Florida passed away Tuesday. A memorial service will be held later in Florida.
Rita is survived by her daughters, Kelly Indelicato of Coral Springs, and Kimberly George Anton of Wilson; her son, Thomas George of Coral Springs, Florida; ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Tyson Little Barnes
Jul 26, 2022
Tyson Little Barnes, 47, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday. A Committal Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Maplewood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Tyson is survived by his mother, Vickie L. Barnes; aunts,...
Benjamin "Ben" Thomas Raper
Jul 25, 2022
Benjamin Thomas Raper, 81, of Lucama, passed away Monday. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in the Black Creek Town Cemetery. Rev. DeWayne Eakes will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00-10:45 at Joyner’s Funeral Home.
Ben graduated...
Milton Ray Parrish
Jul 23, 2022
Milton Ray Parrish, 55, of Lucama, passed away Saturday. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Milton is...
Rebecca "Becky" Jean Womble
Jul 22, 2022
Former Wilson resident and retired Physical Therapy Assistant, Rebecca Jean “Becky” Womble, passed away from natural causes in a faith-based hospital in Tampa, FL on Friday July 22, 2022, at the age of 80. Becky was surrounded by love and joined her predeceased family members in her purest form.
Becky was born in Wilson County, NC on February 18,...
Joanie Nichole Brown
Jul 21, 2022
Joanie Nichole Brown, 43, formerly of Bailey, passed away into the arms of the Lord on Thursday. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery. Pastor Pam Denton will officiate.
The Family will receive friends prior to...
Willie Eugene "Gene" Speight
Jul 19, 2022
Willie Eugene “Gene” Speight, 87, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday evening at home surrounded by his loving family. A Homecoming Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, July 25, 2022, in Evergreen Memorial Park. Rev. Shawn Garnett and Bishop Bobby...
Ramona Scott Wilson
Jul 19, 2022
Ramona Scott Wilson, 72, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Nephew, Beaty Bass will officiate. All visitors will be received only at the funeral home. Visitation will be immediately following the Memorial Service.
Ramona is survived by...
James Earl "Buck" Whitley
Jul 19, 2022
James Earl “Buck” Whitley, 88, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday. A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home with visitation immediately following. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on July 22, 2022, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.
Buck is survived by his daughters, Connie Ballance and...
William Troy Pope
Jul 15, 2022
William Troy (Scoke) Pope, 78 of Sims passed away Friday. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Dr. Rev. DeWayne Eakes will officiate.
The family will receive friends following the service until 4 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Troy (Scoke) was the former Mayor of...
George Franklin Rice, Sr.
Jul 15, 2022
George Franklin Rice, Sr., 88 of Bath passed away Friday. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., on Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The family will receive friends following the internment.
George is survived by his wife, Sylvia Winstead Rice; son, Frankie Rice of Bath; granddaughters, Lee Rice of Hickory, and Jamie Rice of...
Margaret Woodruff
Jul 14, 2022
Margaret Woodruff, 88, of Black Creek, passed away peacefully on Thursday. A Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Randy Jenkins will officiate. The Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6-7 p.m.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00...
Roland H. "Moe" Mohesky
Jul 11, 2022
Roland H.” Moe” Mohesky, 81, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022. He was born in Washington Missouri on March 29, 1941.
Roland married his wife Shirley at 18 years of age and joined Cargill after graduating from the University of Missouri. He spent over 30 years with Cargill prior to full time managing his own operations. Roland loved farming...
Joseph Elton Bissette
Jul 10, 2022
Joseph Elton Bissette, 83, of Stanhope, quietly finished his earthly work on Sunday. While our hearts are so sad to lose his presence in our daily life, we remain content in knowing that his future is with God and our memories together which will sustain us beyond these days of grief.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00...
Joyce Denton Manning
Jul 9, 2022
Joyce Denton Manning, of Bailey, passed away Saturday. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in Bailey Town Cemetery. Pastor Jerry Barbee will officiate.
Joyce is survived by her daughters, Theresa Moore of Bailey, Lori Stancil of Bailey; son, Brent Manning and wife, Teresa of Zebulon; one granddaughter; seven grandsons and five great...
Peggy Ann Ellis
Jul 9, 2022
Peggy Ann Gaither Ellis, 88, of Elm City, passed away Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Private burial will be held for the family. Pastor Wayne Whitley will officiate.
The Family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 – 6:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...
Evelyn Anne Snipes
Jul 9, 2022
Evelyn Anne Snipes, 70, of Wilson passed away Saturday. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2022 in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Pastor Stephen Herring will officiate.
Anne is survived by her brother, Finley Snipes, Jr. of Wilson; nephew, Chip Snipes of Wilson, and numerous cousins.
She was preceded in death by her...
Jimmy Dolittle Wilson
Jul 3, 2022
Jimmy Dolittle Wilson was born on July 15, 1943, to James and Mary Ellen Wilson. He was raised in Lucama on a farm working hard as a young man. He graduated from Lucama High School and decided he was done with farming. He went to work with Thurston Motor Lines until being drafted by the United States Army, he served...
Annie Louise Creech
Jul 1, 2022
Mrs. Annie Louise Creech, 88, of Kenly, NC died peacefully at her home Friday, July 1st surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Creech was born March 9, 1934 in Nash County, NC a daughter of the late Hubert and Iva Hayes Denton. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Creech was predeceased by her husband, Earl Lewis Creech and 3 sisters and...
Linda Steinhauser Webb
Jun 28, 2022
Linda Steinhauser Webb, 65, of Lucama, passed away Tuesday. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Loni Aycock and husband, Michael of Black Creek; son, Gene Webb, Jr. and wife, Lisa of Knightdale; sister,...



