Obituaries

Judith "Judy" Williamson Fulghum

Judith "Judy" Williamson Fulghum

Mar 3, 2025

Judith “Judy” Williamson Fulghum, 75, of the Rock Ridge Community passed away Monday, March 3, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Marsh Swamp OFWB Church, 6664 Rock Ridge School Road, Sims. Interment will follow in Marsh Swamp OFWB Church Cemetery, Sims. Rev. Ray Wells and Rev. Daniel Vester will officiate. 

The family will...

Judy Faye Thorne

Judy Faye Thorne

Mar 2, 2025

Mrs. Judy Faye Gay Thorne, 79 of Elm City, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. 

Visitation will be at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Pkwy, Wilson, on Thursday, March 6th, from 12:45-1:45. Funeral services will be in the chapel at 2pm, and burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. 

Mrs. Thorne loved to spend time with her family and grandchildren....

Earleen Kay Radford

Earleen Kay Radford

Feb 28, 2025

Earleen Carnahan Radford, daughter of Clara and Earl Carnahan, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord on Friday, February 28, 2025, with her loving husband, Billy L. Radford, Sr. by her side.  

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. 

Condolences directed to Joyner’s...

James "Dee" Draughn High, III

James "Dee" Draughn High, III

Feb 25, 2025

James “Dee” Draughn High, III, 80, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The family will receive friends Saturday morning, March 1, 2025, from 10- 10:45 a.m. with funeral service to follow in our chapel at 11 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Pikeville Town Cemetery, Pikeville. Rev. Randy Innes will...

Patricia Joan Bridickas

Patricia Joan Bridickas

Feb 25, 2025

Patricia Joan (Lesko) Bridickas (Pat) 85, of Wilson, passed away on February 25, 2025. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church at noon on Friday, February 28, 2025. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Father Fernando Torres will officiate. 

The Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

  Born...

Claude Morris Reynolds, Jr.

Claude Morris Reynolds, Jr.

Feb 24, 2025

Claude Morris Reynolds, Jr., 81, years old, slipped away peacefully on February 24, 2025, surrounded by his family and wrapped in their love. Wherever life took him, Claude was loyal to the people and to the places on that journey. Born in Lexington, North Carolina, Claude was the devoted son of Genie and Chuck Reynolds and cherished big brother to...

William Randy Boyette

William Randy Boyette

Feb 23, 2025

A much-loved daddy, papa, brother and friend, William “Randy” Boyette, 73, of Lucama passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 23, 2025. 

Randy was born to George and Rena Boyette, on May 22, 1951. He enjoyed baseball and old cars. He spent his early career at Mello Ice Cream and then worked for Bridgestone/Firestone until he retired in 2005. Later...

Virginia Elizabeth "Genny" Starnes

Virginia Elizabeth "Genny" Starnes

Feb 23, 2025

Virginia (Genny) Elizabeth Starnes, nee Crumpler, 85, of Elkmont, AL passed away on February 23rd, 2025. Virginia was born September 5, 1939, to Raymond David Crumpler, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Williams Crumpler in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Starnes, Jr.; brother, Raymond David Crumpler, Jr. and sister-in-law,...

Terry Raymond Woods, Sr.

Terry Raymond Woods, Sr.

Feb 23, 2025

Terry Raymond Woods, Sr., 89, of Wilson passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025, at West Nash United Methodist Church, 2200 Nash Street, Wilson. Private burial will follow. Pastor Heather Herrin Wong and Rev. William Holliday will officiate.  

The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon prior to the service...

Frances Rose Aycock

Frances Rose Aycock

Feb 22, 2025

Frances Rose Aycock, 82, of Wilson, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, February 22, 2025. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Aycock Family Cemetery, 2101 West NC Hwy 222, Fremont. Rev. Aubrey Williamson and Rev. Cliff Lewin will officiate, and Gloria Gill will...

Sandra High Johnson

Sandra High Johnson

Feb 20, 2025

Sandra High Johnson, age 79 of Morehead City, NC (formerly of Wilson), passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Morehead. 

Visitation will be from 10-10:45am on Wednesday, February 26th, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Pkwy, Wilson. Funeral Services will begin at 11am in the chapel, and entombment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park.

 She is survived by her son, Robert...

Jerry Gay Pridgen

Jerry Gay Pridgen

Feb 19, 2025

Jerry Gay Pridgen, age 73, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025. 

Mr. Pridgen was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He cherished his time with his family and friends watching Duke Basketball, doing anything outdoors including waterskiing, hunting, playing golf and coaching baseball. Jerry received a Wilson County Athletic Association Lifetime Coaching Award after coaching all three...

Cali Rose Jackson

Cali Rose Jackson

Feb 19, 2025

Cali Rose Jackson, age 5 of Cape Carteret, passed away surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

Funeral services will be at 2:00pm on Sunday, February 23rd, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raliegh Road Pkwy, Wilson, NC, with Lisa D. Smith-Perri officiating. Visitation will follow the services.

Cali Rose was a special gift from God that came into this world...

Dannie Lynn Britt

Dannie Lynn Britt

Feb 17, 2025

Dannie Lynn Britt, 76, of Wilson passed away Monday, February 17, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Entombment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. David Barnes will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road...

Lucy Lucinda Fuller Amerson Gay

Lucy Lucinda Fuller Amerson Gay

Feb 16, 2025

Lucinda Gay, 93, of Macclesfield passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Coleman Markham will officiate.

 The family will receive friends Friday afternoon, February 21, 2025  from 12 -1:45 pm  at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. 

Lucinda was retired from Eastern North...

Layla Marie Blue

Layla Marie Blue

Feb 14, 2025

Layla Marie Blue will have a memorial service Tuesday, February 25th, at 1 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 I thank God for allowing me to be her vessel to grow and nurture her in the time she was here. While her time was short and brief, she will be greatly missed by all of us. Her...

Phyllis Ann Lamm Cone

Phyllis Ann Lamm Cone

Feb 14, 2025

Ms. Phyllis Ann Lamm Cone, 61 of Bailey, went to be with her Savior on Friday, February 14, 2025.

Ms. Cone worked in healthcare as a home caregiver, was always a hard worker who did everything full-heartedly, and had a “get ‘er done” attitude. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The family wants to extend a special thanks...

Joseph Michael Webb

Joseph Michael Webb

Feb 11, 2025

Joseph Michael Webb, 44, of Elm City passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday with the family receiving friends immediately following at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Pastor Lin Robinson will officiate.

 Michael is survived by his wife, Victoria Webb of Elm City; daughter, Makenzie Webb of Elm City; mother,...

Franklin D Page

Franklin D Page

Feb 11, 2025

Franklin D. Page, 82, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 14, 2025, in Stantonsburg Town Cemetery. 

 Franklin is survived by his step-sons, Atlas Brewer and wife, Debbie, and Jerry Lynn Brewer and wife, Debbie; step-daughter, Renee Capps and husband, Ronnie; grandsons, Scott Brewer, Brenson Brewer and wife, Chanel,...

Betty Jane Stone

Betty Jane Stone

Feb 10, 2025

Betty Jane Stone, 81 of Wilson went to heaven on Monday, February 10, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2025, with the family receiving friends immediately following at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Her son, Christopher Stone will officiate. 

Jane and Jim were married for fifty-seven years. She was a loving...

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