Obituaries

William A. "Billy" Riggins, Jr.

William A. "Billy" Riggins, Jr.

Mar 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of William Arthur. Riggins, Jr., announces his passing on March 23, 2025, at the age of 76 years. Originally from Baltimore, Billy was the son of the late William A. “Ottie” Riggins, Sr. and Virginia Pauline Riggins. He was a loving and devoted husband to the late Sharon Lea Riggins of 46...

Patrick Edward Spencer

Patrick Edward Spencer

Jan 5, 2025

February 11, 1958 – January 5, 2025 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of our dear brother, uncle, and friend, Patrick E. Spencer. Pat passed away in the town of Wilson, NC where he had just begun his retirement years. Patrick was born in Lewiston, Maine to Lawrence Spencer and Alfreda (Greenlaw) Spencer, of...

John Thomas "J.T." Bass, Jr.

John Thomas "J.T." Bass, Jr.

Mar 26, 2025

John Thomas “J.T.” Bass, Jr., 80, of Lucama passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home with Masonic Rites following in Maplewood Cemetery. Dr. Rev. DeWayne Eakes will officiate.

The family will receive friends Friday evening, March 28, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s...

Tina Dolores Evans

Tina Dolores Evans

Mar 26, 2025

Tina Dolores Evans, 53, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson, with the family receiving friends immediately following. Rev. Woody Parrish and Shelia Tyson will officiate.

Tina was the owner and operator of the Frame Factory, Inc for twenty-two and half years.

She...

Patsy Ann Brock

Patsy Ann Brock

Mar 25, 2025

Patsy Ann Brock, 85, of Bailey passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The family will receive friends Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 3 – 5:30 p.m. at her home.

Patsy is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Dodd and husband, Keith; son, David Brock and wife, Beth; granddaughters, Mary “Maggie” Raffel and husband, Brandon, and Hannah Buddin and husband, Carl, and...

Shirley Lamm Raper

Shirley Lamm Raper

Mar 22, 2025

Shirley Lamm Raper, 96, of Lucama passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Dr. Rev. DeWayne Eakes and Rev. Kelly Lamm will officiate.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, March 26, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...

Julia Frances Montgomery Vester

Julia Frances Montgomery Vester

Mar 20, 2025

Julia “Judy” Frances Montgomery Vester, 88, of Elm City passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 20, 2025. A private service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in Judy’s memory to Hospice of Wilson, 1901 Tarboro Street SW, Suite 301, Wilson, North Carolina 27893.

Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.

Glenda Aycock Barnes

Glenda Aycock Barnes

Mar 19, 2025

Glenda Aycock Barnes, 87, of Black Creek, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was lovingly attended to by her family and her hospice team.

She was born February 22, 1938, in Black Creek, NC. She grew up in Black Creek and graduated from Lee Woodard High School. After graduating from high school, she married James Earl...

Vicki Lynn Hooper

Vicki Lynn Hooper

Mar 18, 2025

Vicki Nieman Hooper of Wilson, NC was called home to the Lord on March 18th, 2025, following complications from a courageous and dignified battle with cancer.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Dr Thomas E. Hooper. Also by her four children and their families - Cary (Wanda) Kalamajka of Wilson, NC and their sons Brady and Dylan, Dr...

Wanda Baucom Lamm

Wanda Baucom Lamm

Mar 18, 2025

                                                                                           Wanda Baucom Lamm

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Lina Jane Joyner Bracey

Lina Jane Joyner Bracey

Mar 17, 2025

Lina Jane Joyner Bracey, 82, peacefully passed away in her home on Monday, March 17, 2025. Born on September 20, 1942, in Edgecombe County, but she made her home in Wilson filling it with love, laughter and a life well lived. A memorial service will be held in her honor at 2 pm Saturday, March 22, 2025, at First Presbyterian...

Willis Teen "Gan Gan" Lamm

Willis Teen "Gan Gan" Lamm

Mar 17, 2025

Willis Teen “Gan Gan” Lamm, 73, of Sims passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Walt Tyndall will officiate.

The family will receive friends Friday evening, March 21, 2025, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Willis...

Robert "Chad" Chadwick Page

Robert "Chad" Chadwick Page

Mar 15, 2025

Robert “Chad” Chadwick Page, 36, of Rocky Point passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Pastor Jimmy Lassiter and Pastor Pam Denton will officiate.

The family will receive friends Friday evening, March 21, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...

Alfred "Pop" Lane Mitchell

Alfred "Pop" Lane Mitchell

Mar 15, 2025

Alfred Lane Mitchell “Pop”, 84, of Wilson passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Danny Harris will officiate.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, March 19, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Paul Glutz

Jeffrey "Jeff" Paul Glutz

Mar 14, 2025

Jeffrey Paul Glutz

October 6, 1957 – March 14, 2025

Jeffrey “Jeff” Paul Glutz, 67 of Wilson passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Jeff was the owner and operator of Jagg Classic Wholesale, a wholesale floral distributor, along with his wife Adair. Through his business,he had wonderful employees and customers who became...

Sybil Williamson Glover

Sybil Williamson Glover

Mar 14, 2025

Sybil Williamson Glover, 88, of Wilson departed this life peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Parkwood Village. Sybil was a lifelong resident of Wilson.

She worked for many years in banking and then as a realtor. She was a member of Westmoreland Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Sybil was born June 6, 1936, in Wilson to the late Thomas C. “Dick” Williamson, Sr....

Florence Ellen Lemmons Webb

Florence Ellen Lemmons Webb

Mar 13, 2025

Florence Ellen Lemmons Webb, 85, of Wilson passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.

The family will receive friends Monday evening, March 17, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...

William "Wibbie" Roland Liles

William "Wibbie" Roland Liles

Mar 13, 2025

William “Wibbie" Roland Liles, 78, of Wilson passed away Thursday, March 12, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2025, in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Rev. Tommy Hagan and Rev. Marvin Smith will officiate.  The family will receive friends at the home. 

Wibbie loved to fish and was an exceptional guitar player. He was a...

Milton and Sue Hunt

Milton and Sue Hunt

Mar 9, 2025

Milton Henry Hunt, 82, of Wilson and Charlotte Sue Hunt, 78, of Wilson, husband and wife for sixty years have passed away days apart. Funeral services will be private.

Milton and Sue are survived by their daughter, Michelle O’Dell and husband, Lindsay and grandchildren, Sydney O’Dell and Emmy O’Dell. Sue is also survived by her sisters, Judy White and Beverly Murray...

Tensil Tennant Clayton

Tensil Tennant Clayton

Mar 8, 2025

Tensil Tennant Clayton of Wilson, NC, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Raleigh on March 8, 2025, following a brief battle with an aggressive cancer. Born on March 12, 1943, in Fairmont, West Virginia, she was the youngest of nine children of Lester and Reta Sayre Tennant.

She is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 60 years, George...

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