Obituaries
Carolyn Grace Bennett Barnette
Jun 10, 2023
Carolyn Grace Bennett Barnette, 85 of Wilson passed away Saturday. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday evening, June 13, 2023, with the family receiving friends prior to service from 5 – 5:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Adrain Arnett will officiate.
Carolyn was born on December 12, 1937, in...
Pamela Bray Burbage
Jun 9, 2023
Pamela “Pam” Bray Burbage, 57, of Middlesex passed away Friday, June 9, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2023, at Midpoint Church of God, 5407 NC 231, Middlesex. Graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. in Burbage Family Cemetery, Sidney Road, Belhaven. Rev. Steve Edmundson and Rev. Mark Ingram will officiate.
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Betty Jones Bridgers Cullen
Jun 8, 2023
Betty Jones Bridgers Cullen, formerly of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023.
Betty was born in Wilson, North Carolina on August 1, 1950. Her parents were the late Charles Alex “Buck” Bridgers, owner of Bridgers Paint and Wallpaper Co., and Mildred Lee Jones Bridgers. Betty grew up on idyllic West Nash Street amongst extended family, friends,...
Fayette Smith Bowman
Jun 8, 2023
Fayette Smith Bowman
September 9, 1938 – June 8, 2023
Fayette Smith Bowman, 84, of Wilson passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm, Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, NC. A funeral service will be Saturday, June 10th in...
James Henry Newcomb
Jun 7, 2023
James Henry Newcomb, 91, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Christian Church, 207 Tarboro St NE, Wilson. Rev. Jamie Brame will officiate.
Henry is survived by his loving wife, Sue M. Newcomb; daughter, Sandra Orlene Newcomb of Rockville, Maryland; grandchildren, Heather, Jamie and Christopher; and...
Sammie Buford Bearden
Jun 6, 2023
Sammie Buford Bearden, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 6. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 9 in Good News Advent Christian Church Cemetery at 11:00 am. Reverend Thomas Ellis will officiate.
Sammie was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam War. He later went on to serve with the...
Dennis Earl Grimes
Jun 5, 2023
Dennis Earl Grimes, 59 of Stantonsburg passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023 in Eureka Town Cemetery, Highway 222, Eureka.
Dennis is survived by his sisters, Deborah Grimes Dail (Louis) of Farmville and Sandy Grimes Cooper (Gary) of Kenly, and his nieces, Shannon Hodge (Larry) and...
Gregory Gautier
Jun 5, 2023
Mr. Gregory Gautier, 64, of Wilson, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia of Wilson, two sons, and a host of other family members. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of North Carolina, 7413 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615.
Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral...
Judith Webb Proctor
Jun 1, 2023
Judith Webb Proctor, age 84, of Wilson, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 5 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, NC. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 6 at 11:00 am at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash...
Harold Braxton Turner
May 30, 2023
Harold Braxton Turner, age 89, entered the gates of Heaven from his home in Fremont, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.A US Veteran, avid Atlanta Braves fan, and a faithful member of Watery Branch Free Will Baptist in Stantonsburg. Mr. Turner was born July 23, 1933 in Wilson County, to the late Harry Franklin Turner and Rachel Holloman Turner. Young and in love,...
Larry Douglas Harris
May 30, 2023
Larry Douglas Harris, 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 30. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, June 1 at 6:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, NC. A visitation will immediately follow at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Reverend Jeff Holden will officiate.
Larry is survived by...
Myrtie Ray Page
May 28, 2023
Myrtie Ray Page, 92, passed away on Sunday, May 28 in Wake Forest. There will be a private graveside service.
Myrtie was born in Fayetteville, NC on October 5, 1930. Her parents were the late Troy Dixon Ray and Myrtle Harris Ray. She attended Rocky Mount High School, graduating in 1948. She attended Rex Hospital School of Nursing and...
James "Jamie" Herbert Council, Jr.
May 25, 2023
James “Jamie” Herbert Council, Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 25. Family will receive friends on Sunday, May 28 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, NC and at other times at the home. A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 29 at...
Vickie Roberts Boyette
May 24, 2023
Vickie Roberts Boyette, 69, passed away on Wednesday, May 24. Family will receive friends on Friday, May 26 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, NC.
Vickie is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Bobby Boyette of the home; daughter, Bobbie Boyette Butts and husband, Chris of Walstonburg;...
Judith Johnson James
May 22, 2023
Judith Ann Johnson James, 55, passed away on Monday, May 22. Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 27 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Rise Church, 313 West Washington Street, Nashville, NC. A funeral service will be held at Rise Church at 1:00 pm. Pastor Richard Gurganus will officiate.
Judith is survived by her daughter, Ashley Bell...
Wyatt Gilbert O'Neal
May 21, 2023
Wyatt “Gilbert” O’Neal, 96, passed away on Sunday, May 21. A gathering of family and friends will be held at noon on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at The Landing of Parkwood Village, 1730 Parkwood Boulevard, Wilson.
Gilbert was the oldest son of Benjamin Berry Ross O’Neal and Lucy Thomas O’Neal. He was born on the O’Neal...
Barbara Matthews Ferrell
May 21, 2023
Barbara Ann Matthews Ferrell, 83, passed away on Sunday, May 21. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 24 from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, NC. with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow the funeral service at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800...
Jerry Lee Emerson, Jr.
May 19, 2023
Jerry Lee Emerson, Jr., 59 of Bailey passed away Friday. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 in Saint Augustine Cemetery, South Glastonbury, Connecticut.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, May 23, 2023 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Jerry is survived by his...
Geraldine Dawson Bass
May 19, 2023
Geraldine Dawson Bass, 86, passed away on Friday, May 19. A funeral service will be held at a later date.
Geraldine is survived by her son, Ricky H. Bass and spouse, Patricia S. Bass; grandsons, Blake Durham and Frankie Alan Durham; step-granddaughter, Becki Carter Woodard; and brother, James Dawson and spouse, Ellen of Black Creek; a very special sister-in-law,...
Barbara Buck Johnson
May 18, 2023
Barbara Buck Johnson, 71 of Wilson passed away Thursday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Rocky Mount Memorial Park, 4454 Dortches Boulevard, Rocky Mount. Reverend Wayne Whitley will officiate.
Barbara is survived by her sons, Byron Johnson and wife, Brandy, Daniel Johnson and wife, Katie, and Shaun Johnson and wife,...
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