Obituaries
James Atlas Skinner, Jr.
Apr 4, 2021
James Atlas Skinner, Jr. October 5, 1945 – April 4, 2021 James “Jim” Atlas Skinner, Jr., 75 of Walstonburg passed away Sunday. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Terri Shelton Skinner; daughter, Corri McQuaid and husband, Steve of Raleigh; mother, Annie Price Skinner; brothers, John R. Skinner and...
Shirley Ann McNeill Price
Apr 4, 2021
Shirley Ann McNeill Price January 1, 1940 – April 4, 2021 Shirley Ann McNeill Price, 81, went to her heavenly home on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. She was born January 1, 1940, to James Melvin McNeill, Sr. and Louise Bounds McNeill in Red Springs, North Carolina. Shirley grew up in Red Springs and attended Red Springs High School. She...
Lauro Antunez
Apr 1, 2021
Lauro Antunez October 19, 1959 – April 1, 2021 Lauro Antunez, 61 of Elm City passed away Thursday. His memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Father Phillip Byrum will officiate. Lauro came to the United States in 1988 as an immigrant, was a permanent resident...
Donna Ann Atkinson McMurray
Apr 1, 2021
Donna Ann Atkinson McMurray September 6, 1962 – April 1, 2021 Donna Ann Atkinson McMurray, 58 of Lucama passed way Thursday. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Kelley Smart will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...
Linda Batts Manning
Mar 31, 2021
Linda Batts Manning August 29, 1950 – March 31, 2021 Linda Batts Manning, 70 of Bailey passed away Wednesday. Her funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Rev. Pam Denton and Rev. Adam Fulghum. The family will receive friends Friday...
Melvin Clarence Tyndall
Mar 31, 2021
Melvin Clarence Tyndall October 8, 1934 – March 31, 2021 Melvin Clarence Tyndall, 86 of Wilson passed away peacefully on Wednesday surrounded by loved ones. His funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2021 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1815 Airport Boulevard, Wilson. Interment to follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. Pastor Joe Shakour will officiate. Melvin was...

Johnny Bailey
Mar 30, 2021
Johnny Bailey March 10, 1949 – March 30, 2021 Johnny Bailey, 72, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021, after a long illness. Johnny was born March 10, 1949 in Erwin, Tennessee. He was the son of James B. Bailey of Erwin, Tennessee and Alice G. Tilton Bailey of Milton, New Hampshire who had predeceased him. He attended schools...
Linda Walston Keen
Mar 28, 2021
Linda Walston Keen March 5, 1948 – March 28, 2021 Linda Walston Keen, 73 of Wilson passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2021 at Daniels Chapel, 4828 Frank Price Church Road, Wilson. The Rev. Bill Groce will officiate. For peace of mind for the family, please wear a...

Melvin Thomas Moon
Mar 28, 2021
Melvin Thomas Moon January 31, 1945 – March 28, 2021 Melvin Thomas Moon, 76 of Wendell passed away Sunday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Jerry Stevenson will officiate. Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.
Christopher “Leroy” D’Artagnan Edwards
Mar 28, 2021
Christopher “Leroy” D’Artagnan Edwards April 2, 2000 – March 28, 2021 Christopher “Leroy” D’Artagnan Edwards, 20 of Lucama passed away Sunday. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in the Pittman Family Cemetery, Hwy 222, Kenly. The Rev. Tim Suber will officiate. The family will receive...
William "Bill" Henry Faison
Mar 26, 2021
William Henry Faison October 2, 1943 – March 26, 2020 William “Bill” Henry Faison, 77 of Wilson passed away Friday. His memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Phillip Farmer will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service Tuesday evening. Bill served his country with honor...
Judith "Judy" Carol Bass Meeks
Mar 25, 2021
Judith Carol Bass Meeks October 25, 1942 – March 25, 2021 Judith “Judy” Carol Bass Meeks passed away at 3:58 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021 surrounded by her family at her home in Wilson. She was born on October 25, 1942 to Benjamin and Mildred Bass. Judy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a...
Elizabeth Ireland Goff
Mar 24, 2021
Elizabeth Ireland Goff July 8, 1952 – March 24, 2021 Elizabeth Ireland Goff, 68 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. Her funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Black Creek Town Cemetery, Black Creek. The Rev. Travis Moore and Rev. Scott Ezzell will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday...
Norma Rodriguez
Mar 23, 2021
Norma Rodriguez August 14, 1963 – March 23, 2021 Norma Rodriguez, 57 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 331 Hammond Street, Rocky Mount with a visitation will following. Father Tim Meares will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 25, 2021 and Friday, March 26,...
Starlon "Randy" Randolph Deans, Jr.
Mar 23, 2021
Starlon Randolph Deans, Jr. May 26, 1966 – March 23, 2021 Starlon “Randy” Randolph Deans, Jr., 54 of Bailey passed away Tuesday. The family will receive friends at 4250 Winbourne Road, Nashville, North Carolina. Randy is survived by his sons, Stacy Lee Deans and Mark Tyler Deans; grandson, Brycen Lee Deans; mother, Brenda Joyner Deans; sisters, Susan Deans Joyner and...
James Bernice Edwards
Mar 20, 2021
James Bernice Edwards April 23, 1941 – March 20, 2021 James “Jimmy” Bernice Edwards, 79 of Wilson passed away Saturday. His funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1407 Forest Hills Road NW, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Mark Harrell and Rev. Ray Barnhill will officiate. The family...

Madison Leigh Lewis
Mar 19, 2021
Madison Leigh Lewis May 2, 1996 – March 19, 2021 Madison Leigh Lewis, 24 of Middlesex left this world peacefully on Friday and awoke in Heaven after a lifelong illness. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Inurnment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex. The family will receive...

Mary Brantley Skinner Webb
Mar 16, 2021
Mary Brantley Skinner Webb July 2, 1947 – March 16, 2021 Mary Brantley Skinner Webb, 73, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. Her funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Jerry Nelson will officiate. Mary is survived by her loving...
Betty Sue Flowers Varnell
Mar 14, 2021
Betty Sue Flowers Varnell September 19, 1942 – March 14, 2021 Betty Sue Flowers Varnell, 78 of Wilson passed away Sunday. Her funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Varnell Family Cemetery, Webb Lake Road, Wilson. Her son, Rev. David Varnell, will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday...
Betty Jean Joyner Barnes
Mar 12, 2021
Betty Jean Joyner Barnes September 9, 1937 – March 12, 2021 Betty Jean Joyner Barnes, 83 of Wilson passed away Friday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Ricky Nelms will officiate. Out of respect for others, mask are required and practice social distance. The family will receive friends Monday...