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Bennie Michael Coleman, 77 of Knightdale passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Wake Med Raleigh after experiencing a heart valve aneurysm. Bennie was born October 12, 1946, to Grover Cleveland Coleman, Jr. and Ida Boykin Coleman of Sims. He graduated from Rock Ridge High School in 1965 and served four years in the US Air Force as an air frame repairman and was a Vietnam Veteran stationed in Charleston, South Carolina, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Upon returning home he enrolled in a Machinist Program at Wilson Technical Institute and was one of three students to receive the Outstanding Student Award and the President's Award. In 1974 he and Ann moved to Raleigh where he attended Wake...

Linwood Jennings Davis, 85 of Lucama passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Upper Black Creek Cemetery, Little Rock Church Road, Black Creek. Rev. Kelley Smart will officiate. Linwood is survived by his son, Edward Lynn "Scoopy" Davis of Lucama. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Davis; sister, Linda Davis Mooring, and his brother, James Keith Barnes. Condolences directed to Joyner's Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.

Doug Barnes, 79, of Wilson passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Wilbanks Christian Church, Elm City. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Dr. Coleman Markham and Associate Pastor Dwight Batts will officiate. The family will receive friends and family Tuesday afternoon from 1:00-1:45 p.m. prior to the service at Wilbanks Christian Church, 6128 NC 42, Elm City. Doug is survived by his loving wife of fifty-two years, Tempie Barnes; sons, Edward Douglas Barnes, Jr. and wife, Kristin, and Dwight Barnes and his wife, Kelly; grandson, Nate Barnes; granddaughter, Ella Barnes; brother, Bobby Barnes;...

Gayle Johnson Parisi, 77 of Sims passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024. The family will have a service in Pennsylvania. Gayle is survived by her daughter, Lori P. Wiggs and husband, William L. of Wilson; grandson, Nolan Wiggs and wife, Caitlyn of Sarasota, Florida; sisters, Susan Steiger and husband, Jonathan, and Ann Naugle and husband, Dennis both of Pennsylvania; nieces, Kim Farinelli and husband, Remo, Marcie Smith and husband, Tim, and Tracie Barrett and husband, Paul Barrett all of Pennsylvania; great-niece, Leolina; great -nephew, Mason and her loving great-grand dog, Cooper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matteo E. Parisi Condolences directed to Joyner's Funeral Home...

Robert Walston (Bobby) White, 74, went to be with his Lord during his sleep on April 5, 2024. His wife and nurse were by his side until he drifted off into a peaceful sleep. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1815 Airport Boulevard NW, Wilson. Pastor Joe Shakour will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Wilson. Bobby was born July 2, 1949, just after midnight to Sallie Dale Walston White and James Edgar White. His family moved to Wilson when Bobby was one, and he was the youngest of five children. Bobby attended Carolina Military Academy in the 8th...

Roger Wayne Morris, 57 of Middlesex passed away Friday, April 5, 2024. Celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Grace Community Fellowship, 6525 Schooners Road, Bailey. Pastor Pam Denton will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 12 - 1:45 p.m. at Grace Community Fellowship, Bailey. Roger is survived by his loving wife of thirty-nine wonderful years, Sandra Whitley Morris of the home; son, Jeremy Morris of the home; mother, Hazel Eastwood Morris of Wilson; sister, Wendy M. Pate and husband, Jack of Wilson; brother, Randy E. Morris and wife, Shelia of Wilson; in-laws, Jerry and Agnes Whitley of Middlesex; sisters-in-law, Amy Lee...

Roger Wayne Morris, 57 of Middlesex passed away Friday, April 5, 2024. Celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Grace Community Fellowship, 6525 Schooners Road, Bailey. Pastor Pam Denton will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 12 - 1:45 p.m. at Grace Community Fellowship, Bailey. Roger is survived by his loving wife of thirty-nine wonderful years, Sandra Whitley Morris of the home; son, Jeremy Morris of the home; mother, Hazel Eastwood Morris of Wilson; sister, Wendy M. Pate and husband, Jack of Wilson; brother, Randy E. Morris and wife, Shelia of Wilson; in-laws, Jerry and Agnes Whitley of Middlesex; sisters-in-law, Amy Lee...

Neill Connor of Wilson passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burrell and Ida Allsbrook Connor; brother, Mike Connor and his sister, Peggy Connor. He is survived by his wife of fifteen years, Linda Dawson Connor; nephew, Michael Connor (Ellen) of Pocomoke City, Maryland; nieces, Beth Shelton (Charles) of Henderson, and Ginny Atkinson (Michael) of Wilson; two great-nieces; three great nephews; one great-great-nephew, and his loyal K9 companion, Brownie Dawson Connor. In honor of Neill's wishes there will be no service and interment will be for the family at a later time. Neill was an integral part of the Community Soup Kitchen of Wilson County and...

Ann Fulghum Johnson, 77 joined her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A visitation will be held Friday, March 22, 2024 from 6 pm - 8 pm. at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Rd Pkwy W, Wilson NC 27896. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3 pm at Marsh Swamp OFWB Church, 6664 Rock Ridge School Rd, Sims NC 27880. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Ray Wells and Rev. Daniel Vester officiating. Ann grew up on her family's farm and attended Rock Ridge High School. She graduated from Kings Business College with a degree in accounting. Ann's career included many years as an accountant for Dean's and Manning, CPA...

Rodney Earl Campbell, 52, passed away on Tuesday, March 12. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Rodney is survived by his son, Ryan Campbell and fianc?, Brittany Mocsari of Sims; son, Riley Campbell of Warrenville, SC; daughter, Morgan Campbell of Bailey; parents, Earl and Augustine Williford Campbell of Sims; sister, Natasha Piehl of Sims; Morgan's mother, Allison Pearce of Red Oak; and nieces, Tianna Piehl and Taleah Piehl of Georgia. Condolences directed to Joyner's Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.

Joann Deans Davis, 77, passed away on Monday, March 11. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Joann started a long-term career with Export Leaf Tobacco Company shortly after graduating from high school that spanned nearly forty years. She made many work relationships that she cherished. She loved art and sketching. In her retirement years, she enjoyed spending quality time at home with her husband, Tommy. Joann is survived by her loving husband of forty-five years, Thomas "Tommy" Davis; stepdaughter, Kristi Davis and Tommy; step-granddaughter, Jordan Umphlett and husband, Taylor; step-grandson, Thomas Ellis; step-great-granddaughter, Sydney Umphlett; nephew, Kenneth Ray...

Elaine Edwards Blizzard, 82 of Wilson passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, surrounded by her family. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, March 13, 2024, at Joyner's Funeral Home, Wilson. Rev. Rhonda Campbell and Rev. John Check will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Elaine is survived by her sons, Greg Nichols and wife, Teresa, and Mike Nichols and Dale Flowers; sisters, Jenny Ross, Linda Mew, and Robbie Mills; several nieces and nephews and her loving extended family to include, Linda Taylor, Karen Creech, and Kaye Gibbons and many special friends. She was...

James "Jimmy" Lawrence Kline, 61, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 5. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, March 11 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Jimmy is survived by his sister, Lorraine "Nainee" Marie Kline Francois and husband, Gregg of Wilson and their son, Alex and daughter, Paige; sister, Patricia Cayler of Lutz, FL and her daughters, Nicole and Cassidy; sister, Kimberly Hutchinson Kline and Terri Kline Kissah and husband, Rick of Wake Forest and their sons, Jackson and Zachary; brother, Donald Kline, Jr. and wife, Mikki of Apex and their son, Spencer; great-nephews, Leonardo and Henry;...

James "Ed" Edward Winborne, Jr., 77, owner of Fowler's Nursery, passed away on Monday, March 4. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 12:30 pm at Maplewood Cemetery, 400 College Street, NE, Wilson. Reverend Eddie Smith will officiate. Family will receive friends on Saturday, March 9 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Ed is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Langston and husband, Brent and Lindsey Nanney and husband, Russ; sons, J.E. Winborne, III and wife, Amanda and Bill Winborne; and grandchildren, Dalton Langston, Mitchell Langston, Wyatt Langston, Lillie Winborne, Sadie Winborne, Edward Winborne, IV, Hazel...

Bruce Elton Griffin, 96, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 4 at 2:00 pm at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Reverend Michael Coppock will officiate. Family will receive friends following the service at Joyner's Funeral Home. Bruce was a member of the last 11th grade graduating class of Bailey High School in 1944. After graduation, he honorably served his country in the United States Army in the Signal Corps, stationed in Trieste, Italy during World War II. He was a charter member of the Bailey VFW Post 4147. Bruce served his community as a barber at Griffin's Barber Shop for...

Bruce Elton Griffin, 96, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 4 at 2:00 pm at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Reverend Michael Coppock will officiate. Family will receive friends following the service at Joyner's Funeral Home. Bruce was a member of the last 11th grade graduating class of Bailey High School in 1944. As a World War II veteran, he honorably served his country in the United States Army in the Signal Corps, stationed in Trieste, Italy. He was a charter member of the Bailey VFW Post 4147. Bruce served his community as a barber at Griffin's Barber Shop for fifty-two...

Jack Kenneth Medlin, 83, passed away on Wednesday, February 28. A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 4 at 11:00 am at Bailey Town Cemetery, Hwy NC 581 Bailey. Reverend Paul Mitchell will officiate. Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 3 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Glenda Baines Medlin; son, Kenneth Medlin of High Point; sister, Annalean Brown of Bailey; and several nieces and nephews. Jack was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Medlin and Bob Medlin and parents, Cleveland Troy Medlin and Iva Honeycutt Medlin. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to...

Jack Kenneth Medlin, 83, passed away on Wednesday, February 28. A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 4 at 11:00 am at Bailey Town Cemetery, Hwy NC 581 Bailey. Reverend Paul Mitchell will officiate. Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 3 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Glenda Baines Medlin; son, Kenneth Medlin of High Point; sister, Annalean Brown of Bailey; and several nieces and nephews. Jack was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Medlin and Bob Medlin and parents, Cleveland Troy Medlin and Iva Honeycutt Medlin. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to...