Obituaries
Janet Faye Evans
Oct 15, 2023
Janet Faye Evans, 79 of Lucama passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Pastor Ron Horner will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.
Janet is survived by her loving...
JoAnn Bunn Godwin
Oct 12, 2023
JoAnn Bunn Godwin, 67, of Wilson passed away on Thursday, October 12. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 17 at 5:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Reverend Stan Jones and Reverend Jeff Smith will officiate.
Family will receive friends immediately following the funeral services at Joyner’s Funeral Home.
JoAnn’s passion was working...
Thomas Ellyson Starnes, Jr.
Oct 10, 2023
LtCol (R) Thomas Ellyson Starnes Jr, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 10 in O’Fallon, Illinois. His graveside service, including military honors, will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 3 p.m. in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 3888 US-70, Goldsboro, North Carolina 27530. Pastor Tanner White and Pastor Anderson Barnes will officiate.
There will be a Memorial Celebration...
Thereasa "Teri" McCarty Osborne
Oct 10, 2023
Theresa “Teri” McCarty Osborne, 70, passed away on Tuesday, October 10. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 14 at 2:00 pm at Elm City Methodist Church, 106 N Parker Street, Elm City. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Elm City. Reverend Paul Dunham will officiate.
Family will receive friends on Friday, October 13 from 6:00...
Louise Schmunk Rech
Oct 10, 2023
Louise S. Rech, 97, passed away on Tuesday, October 10. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 15, what would have been her 98th birthday, at 4:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Chaplain Jim Powell will officiate.
Family will receive family and friends immediately following funeral services at Joyner’s Funeral Home.
Louise...
Gerald Landis Tyner, Sr.
Oct 10, 2023
Gerald Landis Tyner, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, October 10. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 13 at 11:00 am on one of Gerald’s farms at 7817 Proctor Place, Elm City. Reverend Steve Webb will officiate.
Family will receive friends and family on Thursday, October 12 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...
Donald Edward Williamson, Jr.
Oct 9, 2023
Donald Edward Williamson, Jr., 61, passed away on Monday, October 9. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Thursday, October 19 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Donald was known locally as the peanut man and a very determined and passionate individual who cared deeply about...
Tammy Carey Batten
Oct 8, 2023
Tammy Yvonne Carey Batten, 57, passed away on Sunday, October 8. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 14 at 11:00 am at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Family will receive friends and family on Friday, October 13 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home.
Tammy is survived by her...
Sandra Horne Benton Griffin
Oct 7, 2023
It is with sadness that the family of Sandra Horne Benton Griffin announces her passing on Saturday, October 07, 2023.
She will be remembered by her brother, John Horne (Lisa) of Beaufort, SC and sister, Jane Brinson (Ron) of Cedar Point, NC and their children, Michael Biesecker (Claire), Adam Horne (Leigh Anne), Alex Horne (Margaret), John Brinson, William Brinson (Sabina)...
Charles Woodrow Skaggs, Sr.
Oct 6, 2023
Charles Woodrow Skaggs Sr. left this world for his heavenly home on, Friday, October 6 at age 81.
Charles is survived by his beloved furry pet, Sheena. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Snider Skaggs; son, Charles, "Chuck" Woodrow Skaggs, Jr.; and parents, Woodrow & Donnie May Skaggs
Charles was the founder of the North American Ferret...
Margaret Belcher Miller
Oct 6, 2023
Margaret Belcher Miller, 77 of Wilson passed away Friday, October 6, 2023.
Margaret is survived by her daughters, Kim Evans and husband, Jeff of Raleigh, and Chanthu Phelps of Washington, DC; son, Eric Phelps of Sterling, Virginia, and granddaughter, Caroline Evans of Raleigh.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Belcher and Gladys Belcher; step-father,...
Marcell Joyner
Oct 6, 2023
Marcell Bottoms Joyner, 63 went to be with her Lord and Savoir, Jesus Christ on Friday, October 6, 2023, after hearing one of her favorite hymns, “How Great Thou Art”, played for her by her loving husband, Larry, she passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday,...
William Gray "Tato Bug" Williams, Jr.
Oct 5, 2023
William Gray “Tato Bug” Williams, Jr., 61, passed away on Thursday, October 5. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 9 at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will be held immediately following at Thompson Chapel Church Cemetery, 5620 Thompson Chapel Church Road, Wilson. Reverend Bill Pike and Reverend Matt Roman will officiate.
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James "Jim" Orin Fagala
Oct 5, 2023
James Orin “Jim” Fagala, 78, passed away on Thursday, October 5, doing what he loved- playing golf. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 9 at 6:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will be Tuesday, October 10 at 11:00 am at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street North, Wilson. Reverend Dale Kitchin will...
James Lawrence Gates
Oct 5, 2023
Black Creek - James “Jimmy” L. Gates, 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior and reunited with the love of his life, our Mama, Thursday October 5th, 2023.
Jimmy was best known for his love of working on Volkswagens, as owner of Jimmy Gates Volkswagen Repair in Wilson and later in Black Creek for 48 years....
Sharon Ann Revis
Oct 4, 2023
Sharon Ann Revis, 75 of Sims passed away Thursday, October 4, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.
Sharon loved her family,...
Nancy Marie McIntyre
Oct 3, 2023
Nancy McIntyre was born on July 29, 1958, in Rocky Mount. She was the only daughter of Mabel Roberson McIntyre, a public-school teacher, and William Hoyt McIntyre, a heavy equipment operator. Her father died after a long illness when she was just six, and Nancy spent most of her youth at Caswell Center in Kinston. As an adult she lived...
Jean Stone Burnette
Sep 30, 2023
Jean Stone Burnette, 95, of Nash County went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 30. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 4 at 11:00 am at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will be held immediately following funeral services at FW Stone Memorial Cemetery in Middlesex. The Reverend Tracy Stone...
Linwood "Sam" Clifton Williams
Sep 29, 2023
Linwood “Sam” Clifton Williams, 81, of Wilson passed away on Friday, September 29. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 5 at 6:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Pastor Gerald Parker will officiate.
Family will receive friends immediately following the funeral service.
Sam is survived by his loving wife of 52 years,...
Susan Everette Williamson
Sep 28, 2023
Susan Everette Williamson, 82, of Wilson, went home to be with her Savior and Lord on Thursday, September 28. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 1 at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Reverend Ray Wells and Reverend Daniel Vester will officiate.
Family will receive friends following the funeral service at Joyner’s...
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