Obituaries

Robert Lloyd Thaxton

Robert Lloyd Thaxton

Sep 20, 2020

Robert Lloyd Thaxton April 2, 1934 – September 20, 2020 Robert Lloyd “Bob” Thaxton, 86 of Wilson passed away Sunday. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Warren Dale Cemetery in Norlina. The Rev. Tuck Taylor and Rev. William Holiday will officiate. Bob retired from serving his country with honor and pride in the U.S. Army...

Jon Mark Blizzard

Jon Mark Blizzard

Sep 19, 2020

Jon Mark Blizzard August 27, 1970 – September 19, 2020 Jon Mark Blizzard, 50 of Wilson passed away Saturday. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway with the family receiving friends immediately following the service til 1 p.m. Mark is survived by his mother, Vicky Pate Blizzard; sister, Beth...

David Anthony Howard

David Anthony Howard

Sep 18, 2020

David Anthony Howard December 13, 1956 – September 18, 2020 David Anthony Howard, 63 of Middlesex passed away Friday. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex. The Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 11 – 1:15 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson....

Sheryl Louise Neff

Sheryl Louise Neff

Sep 18, 2020

Sheryl Louise Neff August 26, 1956 – September 18, 2020 Sheryl Louise Neff, 64 of Wilson formerly of Lima, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 18, 2020. Her funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be held in Greenlawn Cemetery, Elida, Ohio. The...

William Earl Baker

William Earl Baker

Sep 17, 2020

William Earl Baker February 16, 1931 – September 17, 2020 William “Bill” Earl Baker, 89 of Wilson passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020. His funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Rex Edwards will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1...

Grady "Bucky" Morrison Robbins

Grady "Bucky" Morrison Robbins

Sep 15, 2020

Grady Morrison Robbins June 4, 1947 – September 15, 2020 Grady Morrison “Bucky” Robbins, 73 of Elm City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 4, 1947 to the late H. Grady Robbins and Juanita Brewer Robbins. Bucky loved his family and his community. He was a lifelong resident of...

James Douglas Joyner

James Douglas Joyner

Sep 12, 2020

James Douglas Joyner November 6, 1948 – September 12, 2020 James Douglas Joyner, 71 of Bailey passed away Saturday. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 7 – 9 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at the home, 6700 Mount Pleasant Road, Bailey. Doug is survived by his daughters, Dana...

Jimmy Rogers Atkinson

Jimmy Rogers Atkinson

Sep 11, 2020

Jimmy Rogers Atkinson April 4, 1938 – September 11, 2020 Jimmy Rogers Atkinson, 82 of Wilson passed away Friday, September 11, 2020. A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex. The Rev. Ricky Anderson will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...

Jane Alexander

Jane Alexander

Sep 11, 2020

Jane Alexander January 1, 1944 – September 11, 2020 Jane Alexander, 76, passed away on September 11, 2020. She is survived by two sons, Christian (Cora) Alexander of Asheboro, and Anthony (Mary) Alexander of Wilson; grandsons, Christian (Lauren) Alexander of Salisbury and James Alexander of Wilson and three great grandchildren, Christian III, Jeremiah Alexander and Angel Alexander. She is also...

Linda Wilson

Linda Wilson

Sep 10, 2020

Linda Wilson July 13, 1956 – September 10, 2020 Linda Wilson was born on July 13, 1956. She passed away way to young on September 10, 2020. The family will have a private service. She is survived by her two sons, Daymon Hooper and wife, Malinda and Richard Hooper and wife, Lucy; grandchildren, Isaac, Brandon, Katherine, Kaylin, and Karlie; sisters,...

Kathy Romaine Bray

Kathy Romaine Bray

Sep 9, 2020

Kathy Romaine Bray February 8, 1968 – September 9, 2020 Kathy Romaine Bray, 52 of Wilson passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 – 6:45 p.m. with the funeral services following at 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will be private. The Rev. Jerry Nelson will...

Clifton Wesley Nines

Clifton Wesley Nines

Sep 7, 2020

Clifton Wesley Nines January 4, 1943 – September 7, 2020 Clifton “Clif” Wesley Nines formerly of Wilson passed away Monday. The family will receive friends at 3 – 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon, September 13, 2020 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Cliff is survived by his daughter, Diann Gunderson and husband, Gill of Middlesex granddaughters, Jessica White...

Aida Luz Roque Rodriquez

Aida Luz Roque Rodriquez

Sep 7, 2020

Aida Luz Roque Rodriquez January 22, 1955 – September 7, 2020 Aida Luz Roque Rodriquez, 65 of Wilson passed away Monday, September 7, 2020. A graveside service will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Father Jeffrey Bowker will officiate. Aida is survived by her sister, Yolanda Roque Craven of Wilson and her nieces, Rebekah Craven and Natalie...

Jerry Lynn Massengill

Jerry Lynn Massengill

Sep 6, 2020

Jerry Lynn Massengill April 4, 1949 – September 6, 2020 Jerry Lynn Massengill, 71 of Wilson passed away Sunday. A graveside service will be held at noon Thursday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Bill Groce will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson....

Nellie DeKeyzer Verricchia

Nellie DeKeyzer Verricchia

Sep 5, 2020

Nellie DeKeyzer Verricchia November 15, 1935 – September 5, 2020 Nellie DeKeyzer Verricchia, 84 of Bailey passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at White Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 3967 W Hornes Church Road, Bailey. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The family will...

Lois Griffin Denton

Lois Griffin Denton

Sep 5, 2020

Lois Diane Griffin Denton February 15, 1944 – September 5, 2020 Lois “Diane” Griffin Denton, 76 of Middlesex passed away Saturday. The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 12-12:45 p.m. with her funeral following at 1 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The Rev. Butch Gordon will officiate. Interment will be private. Diane is survived...

Teresa Williams Johnson

Teresa Williams Johnson

Sep 4, 2020

Teresa Williams Johnson August 2, 1951 – September 4, 2020 Teresa “Terri” Williams Johnson, 69 of Wilson passed away Friday. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 – 9 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...

Jeffrey Thomas Webb, Sr.

Jeffrey Thomas Webb, Sr.

Sep 4, 2020

Jeffrey Thomas Webb, Sr. December 11, 1956 – September 4, 2020 Jeffrey Thomas Webb, Sr. 63 of Elm City passed away Friday. A graveside service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in Black Creek Town Cemetery, Black Creek. The Rev. David List will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...

Leon Johnson

Leon Johnson

Sep 4, 2020

Leon Johnson December 7, 1929 – September 4, 2020 Leon Johnson, 90 of Kenly passed away Friday, September 4, 2020. He was born in Johnson County to his late parents William Albert and Rosa Hicks Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Vernise J. Edwards and his brother, Albert Clifton Johnson. Leon is survived by his loving...

Junius Brooks Honeycutt, Jr.

Junius Brooks Honeycutt, Jr.

Sep 4, 2020

Junius Brooks Honeycutt, Jr. August 10, 1955 - September 4, 2020 Junius “Brooks” Honeycutt, of Wilson passed away. A private service will be held for the family. Brooks is survived by his wife, Barbara Lingle Honeycutt; sons, Brooks Honeycutt and wife, Elaine and Willis Honeycutt; grandson, Jay Honeycutt; sisters, Alice H. Scott and husband, Sonny and Constance H. Burry; brothers,...