WT – Obituaries

WILSON, N.C. — Alteise Basir Williams, age 32, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Service arrangements are entrusted to Stevens Funeral Home.

Julius Elbert Terry, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Wilson Pines in Wilson. Elbert was born in Halifax County to the late Aubrey Terry and Virginia Acree Barrow on July 14, 1944. Elbert proudly served his country in the United States Army. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor, his patriotism and his […]

Mable Taylor Hesmer, the beloved only child of Guy Claudius Taylor and Mable Gatlin Taylor of Kinston, passed away peacefully at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of nearly 50 years, Dr. T.C. Hesmer, Jr. Mable was a woman of exceptional beauty and a vibrant soul, revered as the nurturing matriarch of her […]

Tina Michelle Bryant, 48, of Wilson, NC passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. A service to celebrate her life will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of Providence Funeral & Cremation Service 519 Broad St. W. Wilson, NC 27893. Phone: (252) 674-1553 Online condolences may be shared at www.providencefuneral.com.

WILSON, N.C. — Dorothy Bundy Pittman, age 87, died Saturday, November 9, 2024. Service arrangements are entrusted to Wilson Memorial Service.

Phyllis Anne Haakinson, 84, of Wilson passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street N, Wilson. Father Fernando Torres will officiate. A Rosary service was held at 6 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024, officiated by Deacon Michael DuSablon and was open […]

Gregory Scott Varnell, 62 of Wilson, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A Memorial Service was held at 4 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024, at Impact Church of Wilson, 3338 Corbett Avenue, Elm City. Rev. David List will officiate. The family will received friends Sunday afternoon from 4 – 6 p.m. at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. […]

Bruce Langley, 91, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024, in Princeton Cemetery, Donnie H. Boulevard, Princeton. Pastor Derek Bossolono will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday evening November 10, 2024, at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. […]

Dan Wilson Robbins of Elm City passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2024, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Jerry Nelson will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, November 7, 2024, at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Dan is survived by his daughter, […]

Allen Keith Smith December 16, 1948 – November 1, 2024 Bailey….Allen Keith Smith, age 75, passed away, Friday, November 01, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Josiah and Doris Murray Smith. Allen is survived by his daughters, Renee Smith Oveysey of Bailey, Melissa Smith Fields ( Charlie) of Tampa, FL; son, Brian Smith of Wilson; sisters, Sharon […]

John Ashley Farmer, 52, of Wilson passed away Friday, November 1, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Joyner's Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Chuck Owens and Rick Watson will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner's Funeral […]

Dr. Charles Leo Davis of Kinston passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Dr. Davis was born in Kinston on November 7, 1929, to Josie Quinn and Glendon Davis. He proudly served his country during the Korean War, and after his military service, Dr. Davis took advantage of the GI Bill to further his education. Charles received his BA Degree […]

WILSON, N.C. — Hazel Eastwood Morris, age 79, died Sunday, October 27, 2024. Service arrangements are entrusted to Wilson Memorial Service.

Lenore Phillips Smith, 96, of Wilson, died Sunday, November 3, 2024. She is survived by her children, Joanna Carraway, Gail Tharrington (Steve), Lucinda Pollock (Tony), and Ernie Smith; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr. N, Wilson, (252) 237-7171; www.wilsonmemorialservice.com

WILSON, N.C. — Lenore Phillips Smith, age 96, died Sunday, November 3, 2024. Service arrangements are entrusted to Wilson Memorial Service.

WILSON, N.C. — Jackie R. Richardson, age 76, died Saturday, November 2, 2024. Service arrangements are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home – Wilson.

James Norwood Whitley III, 66, of Stantonsburg, NC passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024. Born on November 19, 1957, Norwood lived a life marked by compassion, integrity, grace and devotion to his family, his faith, and his community. Norwood is survived by his loving wife, Donna Whitley of Stantonsburg, NC, with whom he shared an enduring and beautiful life. […]

Wilson, N.C. — James E. Taylor, 75, died Friday, October 25, 2024. The funeral is scheduled for 2pm, Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Stevens Funeral Home, 1820 Martin Luther King, Jr., Pkwy, Wilson, NC. A public visitation will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 3pm-6pm also at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Stevens Funeral Home, […]

BLACK CREEK, N.C. — Tim Ballance, age 58, died Thursday, October 24, 2024. Service arrangements are entrusted to Wilson Memorial Service.

WILSON, N.C. — Betty Jean Winstead Exum, age 77, died Saturday, October 26, 2024. Service arrangements are entrusted to Stevens Funeral Home.