Obituaries

Roy Travis Page
Nov 15, 2020
Roy Travis Page February 12, 1943 – November 15, 2020 Roy Travis Page, 77 of Stantonsburg passed away Sunday. A graveside service with Masonic Rites will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Stantonsburg Town Cemetery, Stantonsburg. Travis served his country with honor and pride with the US Army. Travis is survived by his daughter, Dawn Davis and husband, Jeffrey...
John Gray Koster, Sr.
Nov 14, 2020
John Gray Koster, Sr. December 14, 1942 – November 14, 2020 John Gray Koster, Sr. a lifelong resident of Wilson, left this earth to be with the lord on Saturday, November 14th while surrounded by his loving family. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Susan whom he adored and missed terribly since her passing on May 16,...
Peggy Waldine Barnes
Nov 14, 2020
Peggy Waldine Barnes March 8, 1932 – November 14, 2020 Our beloved Peggy passed away at Kitty Askins Hospice on Saturday, November 14, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in 1932 at her family farm on Wiggins Mill Road in Wilson County, Peggy was the youngest child of the late Luther H and Josephine B Barnes. Her devoted sister, Edna...
Douglas Best Whitley, Sr.
Nov 13, 2020
Douglas Best Whitley, Sr. May 30, 1928 – November 13, 2020 Douglas Best Whitley, Sr., 92 of Wilson passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 1 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s...
Arthur Patrick Sheehan, Jr.
Nov 12, 2020
Arthur Patrick Sheehan, Jr. May 2, 1924 – November 12, 2020 Pat Sheehan, a WWII Vet, Lab Man, Mentor, Storyteller, Girl Dad, Problem Solver, Ladies Man, and Fixer of Anything, died Thursday November 12, 2020 in Wilson, North Carolina. Unfortunately, his wish to be shot by a jealous husband did not come to fruition. Instead, he died gently surrounded by...
Sophia Storm Lynch
Nov 12, 2020
Sophia Storm Lynch July 20, 2020 – November 12, 2020 Sophia Storm Lynch passed away at a young age on Thursday, November 12, 2020. The family will receive friends Monday, November 16, 2020 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Sophia is survived by her mother, Samantha Weaver; father, Hunter White Lynch; brother,...
Steven Ross Leder
Nov 10, 2020
Steven Ross Leder May 8, 1950 – November 10, 2020 Steven Ross Leder died peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at the age of 70. He was a much-loved son, brother, uncle and friend who spent his life caring for those he loved and his community a better place to live. Steven loved life, his family and friends, and the...

Hendrik Vanderveen
Nov 10, 2020
Hendrik Vanderveen June 6, 1937 – November 10, 2020 Hendrik Vanderveen, 83 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Hendrik is survived by his loving wife of thirty-three years, Cheri Ridall Vanderveen; daughters, Carol Fenton and husband, Scott, Grace Snyder and husband, Phil and Michelle Creasy and husband, John; sons, Paul Vanderveen...
Robert Day Richards, Sr, MD
Nov 10, 2020
Robert Day Richards, Sr, MD February 6, 1929 – November 10, 2020 Robert Day Richards, Sr. MD of Rock Ridge passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020. A private graveside service will be held. Robert was Salutatorian at Blacksburg High School in Virginia, from there he went to earn his Bachelor of Science in Biology, with honors and on June 1,...
Billy Eugene Eason
Nov 10, 2020
Billy Eugene Eason September 26, 1940 – November 10, 2020 Billy Eugene Eason, 80 of Lucama passed away Tuesday. His funeral service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Friday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday morning in Black Creek Town Cemetery. The Rev. Walt Tyndall will officiate. The family will receive...
Joseph Henry Coleman
Nov 7, 2020
Joseph Henry Coleman November 27, 1962 – November 7, 2020 Joseph “Joe” Henry Coleman, 57 of Nashville passed away early Saturday morning with his loving family by his side. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. During this time of Covid facial mask/coverings are welcomed. Joe...
Callie Bissette
Nov 7, 2020
Callie Bissette June 20, 1946 – November 7, 2020 Allard Calbreth “Callie” Bissette, was born on June 20, 1946 and died November 7, 2020. Callie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. In addition to the love of his family, he enjoyed golf, baseball, and watching racing. He served his church as a deacon for many years and served...
Berniece Bass Campbell
Nov 6, 2020
Berniece Bass Campbell April 12, 1922 – November 6, 2020 Berniece Bass Campbell, 98 of Sims passed away Friday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Walt Tyndall will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening 5 – 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson....

Remi Bowens
Nov 6, 2020
Remi Bowens November 6, 2020 – November 6, 2020 Remi Bowens, was born on November 6, 2020 to her parents, Kendall Edwards and Dyqwhan Bowens. Remi is survived by her mother, Kendall Edwards and her father, Dyqwhan Bowens; her sister, Leyna-Ann Kenlsey O’Neal; brothers, Cashdun Lawson Edwards, Dyqwhan Bowens, Bently Bowens, Zachariah McEldowney, & Ayden Bowens; her grandparents, Steve and...

Rex Allen Barber
Nov 4, 2020
Rex Allen Barber December 29, 1960 – November 4, 2020 Rex Allen Barber, 59 of Zebulon passed away Wednesday. His funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Entombment will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park, 2879 US-258, Tarboro. The Rev. Don Cashwell will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 12:30 –...
Stephen Earl Wilson
Nov 4, 2020
Stephen Earl Wilson September 3, 1936 – November 4, 2020 Stephen “Steve” Earl Wilson, 84 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. His graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Craig Simmons and Rev. Brian Davis will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at Maplewood Cemetery and other times at the...
Becky Lynn Brantley
Nov 2, 2020
Becky Lynn Brantley March 27, 1990 – November 2, 2020 Becky Lynn Brantley, 30 of Kenly passed away Monday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Love Cemetery, Powell Hooks Road, Lucama. The Rev. Todd Greene and Rev. Tony Hawley will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday...
Jean Smith Pittman
Nov 1, 2020
Jean Smith Pittman June 7, 1930 – November 1, 2020 Jean Smith Pittman, 90 of Wilson passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. At other times the family will receive friends at the residence. Jean was a loving, caring, fun-hearted soul. She...
Sandra Gail Collins
Oct 31, 2020
Sandra Gail Collins October 21, 1954 – October 31, 2020 Sandra Gail Collins, age 66, passed away on the morning of October 31st, while hand in hand with both of her daughters. As Elvis sang “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus/Nearer My God to Thee” gently in her ear, her gaze slid slowly from their faces towards Heaven and the things...
Terry Phillip Dobbins
Oct 30, 2020
Terry Phillip Dobbins June 18, 1955 – October 30, 2020 Terry Phillip Dobbins, 65 of Elm City passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He is now cancer free and in the presence of the Lord. Although he is no longer physically present with us, his legacy will continue to thrive through all of us, his family, friends,...