Obituaries

Brittany Williams Bunn

Brittany Williams Bunn

Apr 7, 2022

Brittany Williams Bunn, 32 of Nashville, formerly of Wilson went home to be with her Lord on April 7, 2022.  Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, April 12 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Rocky Mount Memorial Park, Rocky Mount.  Pastor Jerry Nelson and Pastor Eric Vernelson will officiate.

 

The family will receive...

William Frank Johnson, Jr.

William Frank Johnson, Jr.

Apr 6, 2022

William Frank Johnson, Jr., 91, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Charles Robl will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.

 

The family will receive friends on Saturday prior to the service from 1 –...

Mildred Bone Peaden

Mildred Bone Peaden

Apr 5, 2022

Mildred Bone Peaden, 86 of Wilson passed away Tuesday.  A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 W Nash Street, Wilson.  Rev. Chuck Owens will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. 

 

Mildred was a member...

Janess Sharon Parker

Janess Sharon Parker

Apr 4, 2022

Janess Sharon Parker, 78, of Elm City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, with family at her side. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Reverends Allen Mills and Kevin Laughren will officiate.

 

Born in Texas was a Gas Pipe Liner’s...

Betty Johnson Rutledge

Betty Johnson Rutledge

Apr 1, 2022

Betty Johnson Rutledge, 83 of Wilson passed away Friday.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 1 – 1:45 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

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Joyce Snipes Watson

Joyce Snipes Watson

Mar 30, 2022

Joyce Snipes Watson, 85, of Hampstead, passed away Wednesday. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Steve Strickland will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

 

Joyce is survived...

Geraldine Skinner Parker

Geraldine Skinner Parker

Mar 29, 2022

Geraldine Skinner Parker, 88, of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Shawn Garnett and Rev. David Bridges and Caleb Hildebran will officiate.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.

 

The family will receive friends from 10...

Evelyn Payne Roberts

Evelyn Payne Roberts

Mar 29, 2022

Evelyn Payne Roberts, 91, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:30 on Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Evergreen Memorial Park. Rev. Heather Wong will officiate. The family will receive friends after the service in Evergreen Memorial Park.

 

Evelyn grew up in Roanoke, Virginia. She loved to dance, especially jitter bugging. She belonged to...

Allegra Eason Poole

Allegra Eason Poole

Mar 27, 2022

Allegra Eason Poole, 93, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Ray Barnhill will officiate. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.

 

The family will receive friends on Tuesday Evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home from 6:30 – 8:30...

Robin Lee Wilkins

Robin Lee Wilkins

Mar 26, 2022

Robin Lee Wilkins peacefully passed away on March 26, 2022, at 59 years old.  A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 

Robin is remembered as a woman who loved to have a good time and always kept a...

Arthur Franklin Peterson

Arthur Franklin Peterson

Mar 26, 2022

Arthur Franklin Peterson, 87, of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, passed away Saturday. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Pastor Andy Raynor will officiate.

 

Arthur grew up surrounded by a big family, one of ten siblings, he loved to explore and soak in the wonders of nature. Arthur loved to read and collect books as well...

Scott David Edwards

Scott David Edwards

Mar 26, 2022

Scott David Edwards, 65, of Sims, North Carolina, passed away Saturday. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, April 4, 2022, at Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, 3732 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Pastor Robin Fisher will officiate.  A Memorial Service will be held later in Dallas, Texas.

 

Scott, the second of five boys born to...

Michael John DePersis

Michael John DePersis

Mar 24, 2022

Michael “Mickey” J. DePersis, 77 of Elm City, formerly of Johnson City, New York passed away at his home with his wife and Doc by his side.  A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Michael served his country with honor and pride in...

James Thomas Lamm

James Thomas Lamm

Mar 20, 2022

James Thomas Lamm, 89, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Cliff Harwood will officiate. Visitation will immediately follow the service.

 

Born in Wilson County, North Carolina, where he lived all his life, James was a graduate...

Richard John Schlachter

Richard John Schlachter

Mar 16, 2022

Richard “Dick” John Schlachter, 82, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street North, Wilson, North Carolina. Father Jeffrey Bowker will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.

 

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, March 21,...

Albert Jacob

Albert Jacob

Mar 16, 2022

Wilson North Carolina- Albert Jacob 68, formerly of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully with his family on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

 

Albert was a retiree from the City of Wilson Water Resources Department. He was a resident of Wilson for 33 years. Al loved to play softball, coaching little league baseball, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his...

Benjamin Gerald Neal, Jr.

Benjamin Gerald Neal, Jr.

Mar 14, 2022

Benjamin Gerald Neal, Jr., 78, of Clayton, passed away peacefully in Wilson on Monday. A Memorial Service will be held via Zoom, broadcasted by the family on April 2, 2022.

 

Ben is survived by his loving wife, Rita Neal of Clayton; sons, Terry Neal and Benjamin David Neal and wife, Joy; grandchildren, Cole Neal, Blake Neal, Eli Neal, Kara...

Stephen Todd Johnson

Stephen Todd Johnson

Mar 13, 2022

Stephen Todd Johnson, 57, of Wilson, passed away Sunday. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Rusty Russell will officiate. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.

 

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral...

Melvin Ralph Webb

Melvin Ralph Webb

Mar 10, 2022

Melvin Ralph Webb, 71, of Wilson, North Carolina, was a wheelin' n dealin' man, well known for being able to sell ice to an Eskimo. His recent hobbies included finding deals at auctions, huntin' n fishin' & drinkin' good bourbon. He was a lover of a bargain, wearer of camo, foundation to his family and an owner of a million...

Muriel Mercer Stancil

Muriel Mercer Stancil

Mar 8, 2022

Muriel Mercer Stancil, 92, of Wilson, North Carolina, recently of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 8, 2022. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022, at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1407 Forest Hills Road, Wilson. Rev. Mark Harrell will officiate. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.

 

The...