Obituaries
Edith Susan Smith Little
Dec 19, 2018
Edith Susan Smith Little June 26, 1925 – December 19, 2018 Edith Susan Little of Wilson, NC, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2018. Susan was born June 26, 1925, the youngest of six, was the daughter of Ralph Kenan Smith and Edith Susan Smith. She is predeceased by her siblings, Woodrow Wilson (WW), Raymond C., Nannie Mae (Albertson), Prentice...
Irene Murray Skinner
Dec 18, 2018
Irene Murray Skinner June 23, 1920 – December 18, 2018 Irene Murray Skinner, 98, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Friday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Angel Padilla and Chaplin Tim Hopkins will officiate. The...

James LaMastus
Dec 17, 2018
James LaMastus July 15, 1931 – December 17, 2018 James LaMastus, 87 passed away Monday morning, December 17, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Banock, Kentucky. James is survived by his wife, Josephine; four daughters, Johnnette Parker and husband, Tommy of Macon, Devon Molsey and husband, Ronnie of Spring Hope, Denise Roberson and husband,...
Gerald Edward Warren
Dec 17, 2018
Gerald Edward Warren December 29, 1960 – December 17, 2018 Gerald Edward Warren, 57, of Black Creek passed away Monday. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Black Creek Town Cemetery, Black Creek. The Rev. Donnie Wilkes will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 12:30 – 1:45...

Marion Virginia Wolfe
Dec 17, 2018
Marion Virginia Wolfe October 8, 1922 – December 17, 2018 Marion Virginia Wolfe, 96 of Wilson passed away Monday. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Marion is survived by her daughters, Deborah A. Petryk and Katherine Phelps both of Wilson and her grandchildren, Michael of Charlotte and Katy and James both of Wilson. She was preceded...
Mamie Ayers Ezzell
Dec 14, 2018
Mamie Ayers Ezzell October 3, 1918 – December 14, 2018 Mamie Ayers Ezzell, 100, of Wilson passed away Friday. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Donnie Price will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson...

James Perry Matthews
Dec 7, 2018
James Perry Matthews May 21, 1940 – December 7, 2018 James Perry Matthews, 78, of Wilson passed away Friday. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkwood, Wilson. James is survived by his daughters, Rhonda M. Jackson of Wilson and Angie M. Lane and husband, Larry of Wilson;...
Charles Bryan Moore
Dec 7, 2018
Charles Bryan Moore, 67, of Wilson, NC passed peacefully at his home on December 7th, 2018 after a short, hard fought battle with cancer. His family was by his side when he drifted away to be with his Lord. A Celebration of Life will be held on December 12th, 2018 at 11am at Joyner Funeral Home in Wilson, NC with...
Deland Eric Ferrell
Dec 6, 2018
Deland Eric Ferrell October 28, 1937 – December 6, 2018 Deland Eric Ferrell, 81, of Lucama passed away Thursday. His funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson with the family receiving friends from 12 – 12:45 p.m. prior to the service. The Rev. Kelly Smart and Rev. DeWayne Eakes...
Dennis Wray Hawley
Dec 5, 2018
Dennis Wray Hawley September 15, 1946 – December 5, 2018 Hawk flew away from us Wednesday morning. He was the sole child of the late Elwood and Virginia Parris Hawley. He is survived by his uncle, Newman Parris and a host of cousins and friends. Raised in the Five Points area, Dennis graduated with the class of 1964 from Ralph...
Sandra Faye Johnson Bunting
Dec 5, 2018
Sandra Faye Johnson Bunting May 5, 1946 – December 5, 2018 Sandra Faye Johnson Bunting, 72 of Elm City passed away Wednesday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City. Pastor Chris Harris will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7...
Betty Joan Williamson Joyner
Dec 5, 2018
Betty Joan Williamson Joyner November 7, 1951 – December 5, 2018 Betty Joan Williamson Joyner, 67, of Bailey passed from this earthly life to her heavenly home, surrounded by her loving husband and family at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, December 7,...
Delia Ann Creech Ballance
Dec 3, 2018
Delia Ann Creech Ballance September 4, 1944 – December 3, 2018 Delia “Dee” Ann Creech Ballance, 74 of Wilson passed away Monday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Daniel Arant and Rev. Rodney Pearce will...
Rebecca Anne Kemp
Dec 1, 2018
Rebecca Anne Kemp November 10, 1982 – December 1, 2018 Rebecca Anne Kemp, 36 of Lucama passed away Saturday. A memorial service will be conducted 7 p.m. Thursday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends Thursday prior to the service. Rebecca is survived by her father, Robert Kemp and wife, Sarah of...

Edna Earle Nichols Lamm
Nov 27, 2018
Edna Earle Nichols Lamm August 5, 1923 – November 27, 2018 Edna Earle Nichols Lamm, 95, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. Her funeral service will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. Walt Tyndall and Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service...

Sally S. Manson
Nov 26, 2018
Sally S. Manson October 30, 1945 – November 26, 2018 Sally S. Manson, 73, of Wilson passed away Monday. A memorial gathering will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2018 at Encouraging Word Ministries, 206 Center Street, Black Creek. Sally is survived by her sisters, Ellie Aycock and husband, Archie of Black Creek, Kaye Webb of...
Crettie Lucille Hocutt Morgan
Nov 25, 2018
Crettie Lucille Hocutt Morgan December 12, 1948 – November 25, 2018 Crettie Lucille Hocutt Morgan, 69, of Wilson passed away Sunday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 2 – 2:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Crettie is survived...
Chester Joseph Michalak
Nov 25, 2018
Chester Joseph Michalak June 1, 1925 – November 25, 2018 Chester Joseph Michalak, 93, of Wilson passed away peacefully Sunday, November 25, 2018. His memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street NE, Wilson. Chester served his country with honor and pride during World War II with the US Army. His...

Stephen Owen Schrader, Sr.
Nov 25, 2018
Stephen Owen Schrader, Sr. February 17, 1941 – November 25, 2018 Stephen Owen Schrader, Sr. 77, of Kenly passed away Sunday. His funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Jason Gabbard, Rev. LaVon Phillips and Pastor Eddie Williams will officiate. The family will receive...

William Harrison Jenkins
Nov 24, 2018
William Harrison Jenkins January 5, 1936 – November 24, 2018 William Harrison Jenkins of Elm City died shortly after midnight on Saturday, Nov. 24, at the age of 82. Bill, as he was known by his friends, was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janice Pridgen Jenkins; daughters, Lynn Jenkins Thaxton...