Obituaries
Rebekah "Becky" Jane Whisnant
Oct 26, 2024
Rebekah "Becky" Jane Robinson Whisnant, 71 of Wilson, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Mrs. Whisnant graduated from Atlantic Christian College, 1975, where she obtained her Bachelors degree in education. She taught kindergarten and third grade for a total of thirty-two years. She was also a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution.
A Celebration of Life will be held on...
Deloras D. Nichols
Oct 25, 2024
Deloras D. Nichols, 73 of Sims, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 25, 2024.
Mrs. Nichols has been an X-Ray Technician since high school and was considered an expert in her field, as she trained many other medical professionals in her career, including doctors.
She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, as well as...
Lucille Christine Price Parrish
Oct 25, 2024
Lucille Christine Price Parrish, 81 of Lucama, passed away surrounded by her family, Friday, October 25, 2024.
Mrs. Parrish will be remembered by her family and friends as a “get-going” woman, who never slowed down. She was a seamstress almost all of her life, and loved to go shopping at yard sales and Goodwill.
She was loved by many, and will be...
Mary Ellen Griffin (Thurman)
Oct 20, 2024
Mary Ellen Griffin (Thurman), 68, of Wilson passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 2 – 4 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
If you knew our mama there’s only one thing she loves as much as her kids and grandchildren, and that was COFFEE! Truly, one would...
Donald Gray Murray
Oct 17, 2024
Donald Gray Murray, 87, of Kenly passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Mount Zion OFW Baptist Church Cemetery, Johnson Farm Road, Kenly. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Donald is...
William Thomas Ferrell, Sr.
Oct 13, 2024
William Thomas Ferrell, Sr., 82, of Wilson passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, October 18, 2024, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...
Julie Bissette Harrell
Oct 12, 2024
Julie Bissette Harrell, 62, of Bailey passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. A special gathering of family and friends will be held to celebrate Julie’s life at a future date.
Julie is survived by her daughter, April McKeel and husband, Jason; son, Kevin Harrell; grandchildren, Jason and Ellie Raye, and her brother, Julian Jeffrey Bissette.
She was preceded in death by her...
Patricia Ann Williams
Oct 12, 2024
Patricia Ann Williams, 81, of Wilson passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Patricia is survived by her daughters, Deborah Cary and husband,...
Lloyd C. Holman
Oct 12, 2024
Lloyd C. Holman, 87, of Wilson went to his heavenly home Saturday, October 12, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1407 Forest Hills Road NW, Wilson. Entombment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Mark Harrell will officiate.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, October 15, 2024,...
John Lacy Gallagher
Oct 11, 2024
John Lacy Gallagher, III, 20 of Sims passed away Friday, October 11, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.
John is survived by his parents, John and Georgia Gallagher;...
Elizabeth "Beth" Lucas Fogleman
Oct 11, 2024
Beth Fogleman passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024, at her home in Wilson, North Carolina.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024, at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 202 N. Goldsboro Street, Wilson, North Carolina. A reception at the church will immediately follow the service.
Beth Fogleman was born on September 27, 1940, in Charleston,...
Cynthia Howe Bradley Perkins Wall
Oct 10, 2024
Cynthia Howe Bradley Perkins Wall (Nee’ Cynthia Howe Bradley) born 31 December 1933 passed away in her sleep on 10 October 2024. She was the only daughter of Edward Earl Bradley and Louise Howe Bradley, both of Wilson, North Carolina. She was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and raised in Wilson and was a cheerleader and member of the debate...
Doris Jean Poythress
Oct 10, 2024
Doris Jean Poythress, 90, of Wilson passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Kevin Teague will officiate.
The family will receive friends Monday evening, October 14, 2024, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...
Herbert "Leamon" Jones
Oct 8, 2024
Herbert “Leamon” Jones, Jr., 81 of Black Creek passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, October 10, 2024, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. A private burial for the family will be held at a later date.
“Leamon” was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,...
Jacob Anthony Miller
Oct 7, 2024
Jacob Anthony Miller, 37, of Newport passed away Monday, October 7, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1:00 – 2:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.
Jacob had the biggest smile and was a huge physique competitor, and...
Jimmy Clifton Wilder
Oct 3, 2024
Jimmy Clifton Wilder, 85 of Spring Hope passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Pine Ridge Baptist Church, 874 Pine Ridge Road, Zebulon. Interment will follow in Oakdale Cemetery, E Branch Street, Spring Hope. Rev. Butch Gordon will officiate.
The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2 –...
Dovie A. Batts
Sep 29, 2024
Dovie A. Batts, 79 of Wilson passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. A private graveside service will be held. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 – 6:45 p.m. prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...
Cleo Woodard Eatmon
Sep 27, 2024
Cleo Woodard Eatmon, age 91 of Wilson, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024.
Mrs. Eatmon was born June 24, 1933, in Johnston Co., NC.
Visitation will be Monday, September 30, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Tuesday, October 1, at 11:00am at Maplewood Cemetery.
Flowers are welcomed, or, you may make a donation to Gentiva Hospice...
Sheryl Elizabeth Ferrell
Sep 24, 2024
Sheryl Elizabeth Ferrell of Wilson, also known as Sherry, was called home to Jesus in her sleep on September 24, 2024, at the age of sixty-nine. She will be forever remembered lovingly by her family and friends. She was also 'GanGan' to her grandchildren and all their friends.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2024,...
Glenn Clayton Murray
Sep 23, 2024
Glenn Clayton Murray, age 59 of Wilson, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024.
Mr. Murray’s children will remember him as being the best father and grandfather, who loved his children and grandchildren and to spend time with them and his family.
He is survived by his son, Dustin Murray; daughter, Taylor Murray; sister, Christie Butts and her husband, Steve; and eleven grandchildren.
Preceding...