Obituaries
Steve Brian Hartley
Apr 18, 2020
Steve Brian Hartley July 24, 1955 – April 18, 2020 Steve passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Wilson County. Steve was born at the Luke Airforce Base in Arizona. Steve was a retired US Navy Senior Chief and served for twenty years. He was also retired from the Department of Defense after fifteen years of service. He loved to...
Jimmy Carroll Murray
Apr 17, 2020
Jimmy Carroll Murray August 30, 1940 – April 17, 2020 Jimmy Carroll Murray, 79 of Wilson passed away Friday. A celebration of Jimmy’s life will be held at a later date. Jimmy served his country with honor and pride with the US Army. After returning from service, he logged three million miles, without incident, hauling freight across the country. He...
Elsa Janis Andersen
Apr 17, 2020
Elsa Janis Andersen January 15, 1930 – April 17, 2020 “Teenie” Elsa Andersen, of Wilson passed away peacefully in her sleep at Vidant Hospital in Greenville, in the early hours of Friday, April 17, 2020. She had many medical issues to deal with in her last years but fought through each one with red-headed determination, an upbeat attitude and sense...

Leslie Bailey Gardner
Apr 17, 2020
Leslie Bailey Gardner July 3, 1955 – April 17, 2020 Leslie Bailey \"Peanut\" Gardner, 64 of Elm City passed away Friday. Flowers can be sent to 6207 Bridgersville Road, Elm City North Carolina 27822 or donations may be sent to the Maggie Society, 802 Broad Street W, Wilson North Carolina 27893. Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at...

Gary Lee Ross
Apr 15, 2020
Gary Lee Ross July 12, 1952 – April 15, 2020 Gary Lee Ross, 67 of Bailey passed away Wednesday. A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at a later date. Gary is survived by his loving wife of thirty-six years, Heidi Bardsley Ross of Bailey, North Carolina; son, Christopher Ross of Hampton, Virginia; father, William Ross of Alpena, Michigan;...
Jean Cuddington Winders Evans
Apr 14, 2020
Jean Cuddington Winders Evans January 2, 1931 – April 14, 2020 Jean Cuddington Winders Evans, 89, of Wilson passed away peacefully in her home on April 14, 2020 with her daughter and her sister by her side. A private family graveside service will be held in Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. Steve Singleton will officiate. Public viewing for family and...

Skyler Addison Lamm
Apr 13, 2020
Skyler Addison Lamm April 2, 2020 – April 13, 2020 Skyler Addison Lamm, of Pinetops passed away Monday. Sklyer is survived by her parents, Zack and Laci Larsen Lamm of the home; sister, Baily Olson; grandfathers, Chris Lawsen of Nashville and Toby Lamm of Macclesfield; grandmother, Jennifer Page of Macclesfield; great-grandfather, Lawrence Walin of Washington and great-grandmothers, Carol Cahoon of...

Tom Batts
Apr 9, 2020
Tom Batts October 20, 1936 – April 9, 2020 Tom Batts, 83 of Elm City passed away Thursday. A private graveside service will be held. Tom loved to travel and during his travels he visited forty-six states, he just loved to ride. He was the owner of Tom’s Repair Service on London Church Road in Elm City for many years....
Rebecca C. Long
Apr 9, 2020
Rebecca C. Long August 3, 1926 – April 9, 2020 Rebecca C. Long, 93 of Wilson passed away Thursday. Funeral arrangements are pending. Rebecca is survived by her children, Lindy Newton, Charlie Clark, Becky Cannon and Sarah Jean Harrell. Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.

Avon Bryant
Apr 9, 2020
Avon Bryant June 17, 1940 – April 9, 2020 Avon Bryant, 79 of Bailey passed unexpectedly, but peacefully on Thursday, April 9. All fathers are a work in progress - non-perfect - not one. But a true father steps up and takes care of his family; he is protective and encouraging; he is a wall of trust and security. He...

Dalton R. Rose
Apr 9, 2020
Dalton R. Rose August 29, 1935 – April 9, 2020 Dalton Ray Rose, 84 of Wilson passed away Thursday. A graveside service will be held at a later date with Masonic Rites. The family will hold a drive thru visitation for friends and family from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...
Danny Gerald Whitley
Apr 8, 2020
Danny Gerald Whitley November 28, 1950 – April 8, 2020 Danny Gerald Whitley, 69 of Sims passed away Wednesday. A memorial service will be held at a later date for Danny. Danny was the owner of Whitley’s Welding Service in Sims. He was a member of Milburnie Church in Wilson. He loved spending time outside especially hunting and fishing. Danny...
Mildred Christine Vaughan Davis
Apr 6, 2020
Mildred Christine Vaughan Davis April 10, 1932 – April 6, 2020 Mildred Christine Vaughan Davis, 87, of Wilson passed away Monday. A private funeral will be held for the family. Mildred is survived by her daughter, Connie D. Gardner of Virginia; son, Randy Earl Davis and wife, Melanie of Greenville and Stephen Robard Davis and wife, Fay of Sims; grandchildren,...

Sandra Williams Edwards
Apr 5, 2020
Sandra Williams Edwards August 8, 1943 – April 5, 2020 Sandra Williams Edwards, 76 of Wilson passed away Sunday. A memorial service will be considered at a later date. Sandra is survived by her husband, Gene “Pete” Arthur Edwards of the home; daughter, Shannon Leah Edwards and companion, Chris Saba of Wilmington; son, Gene Scott Edwards of Black Creek; sisters,...
Louise Stokes Pridgen
Apr 4, 2020
Louise Stokes Pridgen June 20, 1944 – April 4, 2020 Louise Stokes Pridgen, 75 of Wilson passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 in Wilson. Louise is survived by her sons, Keith Pridgen (Rhonda) of Zebulon and Scott Pridgen (Kelly) of Frederick, Maryland; sisters, Bettie Fulcher (Robert) and Cathy Skinner; brothers, Frank Stokes (Elizabeth) and Kenneth Stokes (Perla) all of Wilson;...
Nancy Finch Lamm
Apr 4, 2020
Nancy Finch Lamm November 26, 1929 – April 4, 2020 Nancy Finch Lamm, 90 of Wilson passed away Saturday. A private graveside will be held for the family. Family and friends are invited to visit Tuesday from 8 – 5 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at the home. Nancy served her Lord faithfully...
Robert Joseph Burke
Apr 4, 2020
Robert Joseph Burke January 21, 1946 – April 4, 2020 Coach Robert “BOB” Joseph Burke died April 4, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family in Wilson, North Carolina. Bob was born January 21, 1946 in The Bronx, New York. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Jane Britt Burke, of Wilson, North Carolina; his son,...
Christine Hinton Walker
Apr 3, 2020
Christine Hinton Walker July 14, 1934 – April 3, 2020 Christine Hinton Walker, 85 passed away Friday. Entombment will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, South Carolina. Christine is survived by her sisters, Ruby Joyner of Bailey and Frances Smith of Nashville; her loving caregivers, Greg and Connie Joyner of Bailey...

James Ray Allen
Apr 3, 2020
James Ray Allen March 30, 1933 – April 2, 2020 James Ray Allen, 87 of Wilson passed away Thursday. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Rev. Donnie Price will officiate. James is survived by his wife, Margaret Allen of the home; sisters, Marjorie Fields and husband, Harry of Kinston, Jenny Privette...

Ralph Harley Pegram
Mar 31, 2020
Ralph Harley Pegram September 17, 1923 – March 31, 2020 Ralph Harley Pegram, 96 of Townsville passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date for Ralph. Ralph is survived by his daughter, Glenda Pegram Riggan and husband, Charles of Oxford; son Ralph H. Pegram, Jr. and wife, Sylvia of Bailey; granddaughter, Marian...