Obituaries

James Clifton Cale, Jr.
May 29, 2020
James Clifton Cale, Jr. February 2, 1945 – May 29, 2020 James Clifton “Booty” Cale, Jr., 75 of Wilson passed away Friday. “Booty” is survived by his wife, Annie C. Cale of the home; son, Jacob C. Cale of Wilson; sisters, Brenda Olls of Raleigh and Linda Losack of Wharton, Texas and several loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded...

Randy Earl Kientz
May 28, 2020
Randy Earl Kientz February 12, 1955 – May 28, 2020 Randy Earl Kientz, 65 of Wilson passed away Thursday. The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 2 – 4 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Randy is survived by his companion, Wanda Holland of the home; his children, Denise Kientz of Wilson, Michael Kientz...
Dorothy Ann Pate Weaver
May 28, 2020
Dorothy Ann Pate Weaver February 14, 1946 – May 28, 2020 Dorothy Ann Pate Weaver, 74, of Wilson passed away Thursday. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, better known as ‘Ann’, loved her grandchildren as well as her church. She was a member of West Wilson Church of God for more than forty-five years. Ann was always concerned with taking...

Sharon H. Pierce
May 26, 2020
Sharon H. Pierce February 18, 1942 – May 26, 2020 Sharon H. Pierce, 78 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Sharon is survived by her son, Charles Wayne Pierce, Jr. and wife, Alice of Elm City and her granddaughter, Rebecca Pierce. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wayne...
Joseph Ray Harper
May 25, 2020
Joseph Ray Harper October 25, 1934 – May 25, 2020 Joseph Ray Harper, 85 of Wilson passed away Monday. A private graveside service will be held for the family. Friends are welcome Thursday afternoon from 12 – 5 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway for the viewing and to pay respects. Joe is survived by his wife,...
Bruce Edwards
May 24, 2020
Bruce Edwards June 2, 1942 – May 24, 2020 Bruce Edwards, 77 of Middlesex passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Wake Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex. The Rev. Buddy Wagnon will officiate. Bruce will be remembered for his uniqueness and ability to build anything he put his mind...
Troy Bennett
May 23, 2020
Troy Bennett November 11, 1971 - May 23, 2020 Darrell Troy Bennett, Jr., 48 passed away in his sleep on May 23, 2020. He was the son of Lillie Compton Bennett and the late Darrell Troy Bennett, Sr. Troy enjoyed sharing his knowledge and experience in the field of Industrial Systems Technology with his students at both high school and...
Barbara Windham Turnage
May 23, 2020
Barbara Windham Turnage August 27, 1938 – May 23, 2020 Barbara Windham Turnage, 81 of Wilson passed away Saturday. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Lewis Forsythe will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon prior to the service from...
Joyce Hill Ferrell
May 22, 2020
Joyce Hill Ferrell July 6, 1935 – May 22, 2020 Joyce Hill Ferrell, 84 of Wilson passed away Friday. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at the...
Ann Seeley Lee Woodard
May 21, 2020
Ann Seeley Lee Woodard April 5, 1937 – May 21, 2020 Ann Seeley Lee Woodard died peacefully on May 21, 2020 in Carthage, North Carolina. She was born April 5, 1937 in Troy, to Harvey Glenn Lee Sr. and Ann Miller Seeley Lee. She is survived by daughter, Seeley LeeAnn Woodard Finicum (Scott) of Whispering Pines; son, Will W. Woodard...

William Aubrey Holloman, Sr.
May 20, 2020
William Aubrey Holloman, Sr. January 18, 1942 – May 20, 2020 William Aubrey Holloman, Sr., 78 of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...
Blanche Parker Moseley Worrell
May 20, 2020
Blanche Parker Moseley Worrell September 30, 1923 – May 20, 2020 Blanche Moseley Parker Worrell \"Aunt Bunchie\", 96 of Elm City passed away Wednesday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Parker Family Cemetery, London Church Road, Elm City. The Rev. James Barbee will officiate. Blanche is survived by her son, Edward M. Moseley of...
Thurman "Randy" Randolph Barnes
May 19, 2020
Thurman Randolph Barnes May 26, 1944 – May 19, 2020 Randy Barnes, 75 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A celebration of Randy’s life will be held at a later date. Randy is survived by his daughter, Brandalyn Barnes Broadway and fiancé, Charles Banks Foxworth; grandchildren, Robert “Barnes” and Elizabeth Lee Broadway and his sister, Justine Barnes Corbett and special friend,...
Richard James Brock, III
May 19, 2020
Richard James Brock, III February 23, 1953 – May 19, 2020 Richard James Brock, III, “Ricky” lived 67 years. Richard’s memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Jack Stone will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. He was born February 23, 1953, the oldest son...
Charles Elliott Prescott
May 19, 2020
Charles Elliott Prescott December 4, 1944 – May 19, 2020 Charles Elliott Prescott, 75 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Charles is survived by his wife, Sue B. Prescott of the home;...
Bessie Pennington deKeyzer
May 19, 2020
Bessie Pennington deKeyzer November 29, 1929 – May 19, 2020 Bessie Pennington deKeyzer, 90 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Joe Shakour will officiate. Friends are welcomed to come by Joyner’s Funeral Home during regular business hours to pay their respect to Bessie and the...
Anthony "Tony" Scott Harper
May 18, 2020
Anthony Scott Harper May 7, 1965 – May 18, 2020 Anthony Scott Harper, 55 of Wilson passed away Monday. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Tony is survived by his father, Albert Harper of Pennsylvania; fiancé, Tammy Webb Greene; sons, Anthony Harper of...
Arnold Ray Miller
May 16, 2020
Arnold Ray Miller May 9, 1945 – May 16, 2020 Arnold Ray Miller, 75 of Wilson passed away Saturday. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson....

Betty Owens Turner
May 15, 2020
Betty Owens Turner April 6, 1927 – May 15, 2020 Betty Owens Turner, 93 of Lucama passed away Friday. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Marsh Swamp FWB Church Cemetery, Rock Ridge. The Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. Betty is survived by her sisters, Dolly Eastwood of Wilson and Reba Whitley of Washington and several...
Carwell Hooper Lamm
May 14, 2020
Carwell Hooper Lamm January 25, 1930 – May 14, 2020 Carwell Hooper Lamm, 90 of Wilson passed away Thursday. A private graveside service will be held. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. Hooper is survived by his daughter, Lynn Garrison and husband, Glen of Mebane; sons, Kim Lamm and wife, Vickie of Wilson and Jay Lamm and companion, Kathy of Wake...