Obituaries

Grey "Maggie" Harris Thompson

Grey "Maggie" Harris Thompson

Mar 6, 2023

 

Grey “Maggie” Harris Thompson passed away on Monday, March 6.  A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 8 at 6:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC.  Visitation will be held immediately following the funeral service at Joyner's Funeral Home.

 

Maggie is survived by her son, Alton “Al” Ray Thompson, Jr. (Teri); granddaughters, Aleah Thompson and...

Martha Rose Clark Skinner

Martha Rose Clark Skinner

Mar 4, 2023

 

Martha Rose Clark Skinner passed away on Saturday, March 4.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 11 from 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 11 at 1:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  Interment will be immediately following at Maplewood Cemetery in Wilson, NC. ...

Charles Richard Nichols

Charles Richard Nichols

Mar 4, 2023

 

Charles Richard Nichols passed away on Saturday, March 4.  He was a lifelong farmer in Wilson county and will be greatly missed by his family, friends and community. 

 

Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 7 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC.  A graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 8...

Harper Thomas Black

Harper Thomas Black

Mar 3, 2023

 

Harper Thomas Black passed away on Friday, March 3.  A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 2 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Joyner's Funeral Home.

 

Harper is survived by his mother, Becky Stancil and stepfather, Matthew; father, Bobby Black and stepmother, Brandie; brother, Logan Black; sister, KayCee Stancil; grandparents, Tommy Wilson “BePa,” Bill...

Billy Ray Tripp

Billy Ray Tripp

Mar 2, 2023

Bill Tripp, 74, of Stantonsburg, NC passed away peacefully at home.  He is now an additional guardian angel watching over our family.

 

Bill was one of a kind, devoting and loving husband, father, and Papa.  He proudly served in the United States Navy Seabees and was a true Vietnam hero.  Bill was a member of the Wilson Moose Lodge...

Skylar Elizabeth Hall

Skylar Elizabeth Hall

Mar 1, 2023

 

Skylar Elizabeth Hall 

December 6, 2022 – March 1, 2023

 

Psalm 139:13-14

13 For you created my inmost being;

    you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

    your works are wonderful,

    I know that full well.



Skylar Elizabeth Hall passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms,...

Victor Lee Boykin, Sr.

Victor Lee Boykin, Sr.

Feb 28, 2023

Victor Lee Boykin, Sr., 74, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.  Visitation will be held Monday, March 6 from 10:00am to 11:00am at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  A funeral service will be held directly following at 11:00am at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Pikeville Town Cemetery.

 

Victor is survived by his daughter, Candy B. Perry Loflin; sons,...

Danny Carol Davis

Danny Carol Davis

Feb 28, 2023

 

Danny Carol Davis, 69, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023.  Visitation will be held Friday, March 3 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC.  A funeral service, officiated by Reverend Michael Coppock, will be held Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 2 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home and interment will immediately follow at Evergreen...

William Richard "Dickie" Bunn

William Richard "Dickie" Bunn

Feb 27, 2023

 

William Richard “Dickie” Bunn passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023.  The family will receive family and friends on Friday, March 3 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC. 

 

Dickie retired from Carolina Telephone after 36 years and was co-owner and operator at Ultimate Tanning Salon for over 30 years.  He...

James Alexander Overton

James Alexander Overton

Feb 26, 2023

James Alexander Overton, 22 passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023.  A special gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday morning from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

James is survived by his parents, Gary and Kathryn Overton; brother, Taylor Overton and wife, Jamie; niece, Kylee Overton; paternal grandmother, Anne Margaret...

Rayford Delton Joyner

Rayford Delton Joyner

Feb 25, 2023

Rayford Delton Joyner, 84 of Elm City passed away peacefully Friday evening at home.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson.  Rev. David Allen will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 5 – 6:45...

Frances Marie Parker

Frances Marie Parker

Feb 24, 2023

Frances McKeel Parker, 80, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Parkwood Village.  There will not be a service.

 

Frances was born and raised in Wilson County.  She loved to travel, play golf, and go to the mountains. 

 

Frances is survived by her son, Leon Lamm (Kim) of Wilson; sisters, Nell Bailey of Stantonsburg, Kay Manning...

Mason Scott Bennett

Mason Scott Bennett

Feb 22, 2023

 

Mason Scott Bennett, 22, from Walstonburg, NC passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in Wilson, NC. A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 9 at 6:00 pm at Joyner's Funeral Home with visitation to immediately follow.  Mason was a graduate of Wilson Early College Academy, Wilson Community College, and was currently attending Wake Tech in Raleigh,...

Megan Alison Jennings Bennett

Megan Alison Jennings Bennett

Feb 20, 2023

Megan Bennett, 44, passed away on Monday, February 20.  There will be a memorial service held on Friday, February 24 at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson. 

 

Megan is survived by her husband, William Andrew Bennett; mother, Linda Heath (Arthur); father, Keith Jennings; sister, Brenda Raub; favorite step-sister, Robbin Fredenburg; mother-in-law, Lillie Mae Bennett; sisters-in-law, Deborah...

Danny McCoy Eatmon

Danny McCoy Eatmon

Feb 18, 2023

 

Danny McCoy Eatmon, 79, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 23 at 7:00pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC with Pastor Michael Coppock officiating. The family will receive family and friends prior to the service from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, and at other times at the family home.

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Lucille Grant Beasley

Lucille Grant Beasley

Feb 16, 2023

 

Lucille Grant Beasley, 101, of Bailey passed away Thursday.  Memorial services will be held at a later date. 

 

Lucille is survived by her son, Michael Knight (Charlene), daughter-in-law, Beverly Knight; step-daughter, Ann Beasley Mangum (Parks); grandchildren, Debbie Knight Vester (Mack) and Sharon Knight Dew (Glenn); step-grandchildren, Garth Knight, Wayne Courtney (Vicky), Kim Medlin (Doug), Denise Helms (Todd),...

Noble "Bill" Granger Blackman, IV

Noble "Bill" Granger Blackman, IV

Feb 16, 2023

 

Noble “Bill” Granger Blackman, IV, 64, passed away on Thursday, February 16.  A celebration of life will be held on Monday, February 20 at the Wilson Elks Lodge from 5p.m.-8 p.m. 

 

Bill was a beloved member of the community. During his nearly 40 years at Blackman Insurance, he served many farmers and clients. Outside of work, Bill...

Teddy Gene Capps

Teddy Gene Capps

Feb 15, 2023

Teddy Gene Capps, 67 of Wilson passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023.  A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the home of Janie and James Boswell.

 

Teddy is survived by his sisters, Janie C. Boswell and husband, James of Stantonsburg, Marie C. Bunn and husband, Ralph of Wilson and Faye C....

Stanley Glenn Davis

Stanley Glenn Davis

Feb 15, 2023

Stanley Glenn Davis, 69, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 18 at 4:00 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson.  Interment will be immediately following funeral service at Rock Hill Cemetery on Lamm Road.  Visitation will be following the interment and other times at the residence.  Reverend Thomas...

Teri Raynor

Teri Raynor

Feb 15, 2023

Teri Raynor, 64, of Wilson passed away Wednesday.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  Rev. Doug Radford and Rev. Michael Crocker will officiate.

 

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

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