Obituaries
Jacqueline "Jackie" Sauls Montague
Nov 30, 2024
Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Sauls Montague, 91, of Wilson, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Montague had a servant’s heart, and devoted most of her life in widespread volunteer work, beginning at thirteen years old teaching Sunday school, and was a great friend to everyone she met. She also owned and operated the Great American Cookie Company...
Susie Bass Barnes
Apr 27, 2025
Susie Bass Barnes, 91, of Wilson passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.
Susie is survived by her daughters, Hope Smith and husband, David and Amy Karcher and husband, Frank; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and her brothers, Ronnie Bass and wife, Peggy and Roland...
Marilyn McKeel King
Apr 25, 2025
Mrs. Marilyn McKeel King, 79 of Kenly, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025.
She is survived by her husband, Patrick Allen King; daughter, Kimberly “Big Baby” Najera; son, Michael Adams, and his wife Lorie; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death are her parents, June and Minnie McKeel; son, Richard Gerald Adams, Jr. and his wife Tiffany; a special sister,...
James Alvin Stancil, Jr.
Apr 24, 2025
James Alvin Stancil, Jr., 78, of Wilson passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Pastor Craig Simmons will officiate.
The family will receive family and friends from 1 – 2:45 p.m. Monday prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, and other times from...
Lewis Willard Whitehead
Apr 22, 2025
Lewis Willard Whitehead, Jr. went to meet his Lord Jesus on April 22, 2025.
Lewis was born on January 19, 1944, in Newport News, Virigina to Mary Roscoe Gillam and Lewis W. Whitehead, Sr. Lewis was raised in Windsor, North Carolina. He was a very proud graduate of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Lewis was a loyal Tar...
Jeffrey Mark Parrish
Apr 22, 2025
Jeffrey Mark Parrish, of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away on April 22nd, 2025. Born and raised in Wilson, Jeff was known for his kind heart, genuine nature, and easygoing spirit. He had a special way of making people feel at ease and brought joy to those around him with his fun-loving personality and unwavering loyalty.
Jeff proudly served his community as...
Wanda Lynn Lamm
Apr 21, 2025
Wanda Lamm, 60, of Wilson passed away Monday, April 21, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2025, with a visitation following at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Pastor Derek Bossolono will officiate.
Wanda is survived by her mother, Mary Medlin Lamm; sister, Beverly Lamm; aunt, Nola Braswell and a host of...
James Jeffrey Woodard
Apr 21, 2025
James Jeffrey Woodard, 56, of Wilson passed away Monday, April 21, 2025. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Rusty Russell will officiate. The service will be lived streamed at www.joyners.net.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, April 25, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...
Joyce Holland Batchelor
Apr 20, 2025
Joyce Holland Batchelor, 79, of Middlesex passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Joyner’ Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Johnny Sullivan and Rev. Hal Jones will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. at...
Franklin "Randy" Randall Saulter
Apr 19, 2025
Franklin “Randy” Randall Saulter, 72, of Wilson passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Randy is survived by his loving wife of forty-six years, Gwen Saulter; daughter, Marie Cassidy and husband, Brandon; sons, Charles Saulter and wife, Beth, and Matthew Saulter and Becca; grandchildren, Lana Cassidy and fiancé, Bryce; Ian Cassidy,...
Bonnie Gail Joyner Noland
Apr 19, 2025
Bonnie Gail Noland, 70, of Bailey passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Rev. Jerry Barbee will officiate.
The family will receive friends Wednesday morning prior to the service from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...
Gordon Etheridge Mattox
Apr 18, 2025
Gordon Etheridge Mattox, 71, of Wilson passed away Friday, April 18, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Bradley Watson will officiate.
The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 1:30 – 3 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Gordon...
Kristen Davis Coleman
Apr 18, 2025
Kristen Davis Coleman, 41, of Sims passed away Friday, April 18, 2025. A gathering of family and friends will be on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 4 - 6 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Kristen loved to travel, and she was a dedicated nurse for twenty years. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and...
Christopher Bamberger
Apr 17, 2025
Christopher Bamberger, 71 of Wilson, passed away peacefully, with his loved ones by his side, on April 17, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Chris is survived by his loving, and devoted wife of 45 years, Maureen. His daughters Jennifer Levine, Gina Bamberger, Melissa Younger, and his son Christopher Bamberger, his grandchildren Braeanna, D.J., Daniel,...
Michael Lynn Bass
Apr 16, 2025
Michael Lynn Bass, 62, of Texas passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Michael loved to saltwater fish and being on the ocean. He loved his parents and was a caregiver in their final years. Michael was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all who knew him. He lived in Texas the last three years. He was greatly loved...
Hartley Carter Adams, Jr.
Apr 16, 2025
Hartley Carter Adams, Jr., 74, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.
Hartley was raised in Emporia, Virigina and moved to Wilson in 1969 where he made his home. In 1980, he started his business, Adams Carpet One, which he ran...
Peggy O'Donnell Ratley
Apr 14, 2025
Peggy O'Donnell Ratley-88 yrs old (Wilson) Mama went to meet Jesus at her home on Monday evening April 14th surrounded by her family and friends.
She was born in Baltimore, MD on July 10, 1936, to Austin and Fannie O'Donnell.
She is preceded in death by both her parents, her brother Dale O'Donnell, her sister Lois Haines, a son in law Charles...
Teddy Randall Lamm
Apr 14, 2025
Teddy Randall “Pa” Lamm, 74, of Sims passed away Monday, April 14, 2025. Graveside services will be held Friday , April 18, 2025 at 1 p.m. in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Walt Tyndall will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5 – 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Teddy lived in Sims his...
Jean Elizabeth Cahoon Lamm
Apr 12, 2025
Jean Elizabeth Cahoon Lamm, 81, of Wilson passed Saturday, April 12, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Redemption Church at New Hope, 5142 NC 58, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. Justin Deeter will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 1 – 1:45 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service...
Ollie Ray Starling
Apr 11, 2025
Ollie Ray Starling, 41, of Kenly passed away Friday, April 11, 2025. A gathering of friends will be held from 3 – 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon, April 27, 2025, at American Legion Hall, 404 W 2nd Street, Kenly.
Ollie is survived by his father, Jeffrey Ray Starling; uncle, Reg Mosley and wife, Lisa and his cousin, Joey Mosley.
He was preceded in...