Obituaries

Lynette Yvonne Baker Hendricks

Lynette Yvonne Baker Hendricks

May 25, 2025

Lynette Yvonne Baker Hendricks, 79, of Stantonsburg passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Entombment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Johnny Hendricks will officiate.

The family will receive friends Friday, May 30, 2025, from 11:30 to 12:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...

Dorothy "Dotsie" Ann Grimsley Harrell

Dorothy "Dotsie" Ann Grimsley Harrell

May 25, 2025

Dorothy “Dotsie” Ann Grimsley Harrell, 81, of Wilson passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Randy Innes will officiate.

Dorothy is survived by her sons, James “Jay” Preston Harrell, III and wife, Michelle, and Michael Clayton Harrell and wife, Denise; grandsons, J.P. Harrell...

Mary Louise Cratch Gray

Mary Louise Cratch Gray

May 23, 2025

Mary Louise Cratch Gray passed away on May 23rd, 2025, after a brief battle with congestive heart failure.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Gray, and her brothers, Shelton McNair and Lloyd McNair.

She is survived by her sister, Beulah Koulouris and husband Dean, her three sons Robert Gray and wife Karen Caudill, Cleveland Gray and wife Fran,...

Richard "Rich" Arthur Shafer

Richard "Rich" Arthur Shafer

May 22, 2025

Richard “Rich” Arthur Shafer, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather passed away peacefully, at the age of 87. Rich resided in Wilson, his home for forty-two years where he will be missed by friends whom he touched through golf, woodworking, social events, and countless conversations. Rich was ready to talk to anyone, friend or stranger. He enjoyed discussing his time spent in...

Mary Gray Crumpler

Mary Gray Crumpler

May 22, 2025

Mary Gray Crumpler

June 21, 1933 – May 22, 2025

Mary Gray Crumpler, 91, of Wilson passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Daylon Mooneyham and Rev. LaVon Phillips will officiate.

The...

Ann "Ree" Braswell

Ann "Ree" Braswell

May 16, 2025

Ann “Ree” Braswell, 90, of Elm City passed away Friday, May 16, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2025, with family receiving friends immediately following at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Evergreen Memorial Park,...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Evans O'Neal

Jacqueline "Jackie" Evans O'Neal

May 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness and immense love that we announce the passing of Jackie O’Neal, a radiant soul whose presence brought light, laughter, and love to everyone around her. Jackie passed away surrounded by her cherished family, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, humor, and unwavering strength.

Born to the late William Clyde Evans and Mary Jane Evans, Jackie was...

Joseph Earl Price

Joseph Earl Price

May 11, 2025

Joseph “Earl” Price, 90, of Wilson passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Mark Harrell will officiate.

The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...

Steve "Papa D" Leon Allen

Steve "Papa D" Leon Allen

May 9, 2025

Steve “Papa D” Leon Allen, 68, of Wilson passed away Friday, May 9, 2025. Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, with the family receiving friends immediately following at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.

Steve, known to so many as Papa D, was truly one of a...

Jimmy Garris

Jimmy Garris

May 8, 2025

Jimmy “Possum” Garris, 62, of Elm City passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 8, 2025. A gathering of friends and family will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Jimmy worked at Performance Heating and Cooling for the past ten years. Jimmy loved hunting, fishing, grilling and spending time...

William "Billy" Elton Boykin

William "Billy" Elton Boykin

May 8, 2025

William “Billy” Elton Boykin, 71, of Sims, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025. A special gathering of friends will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Billy is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Susan Boykin; his son, Jeffrey Boykin and wife, Abby of Sims;...

Peggy Marie Meeks Holloman

Peggy Marie Meeks Holloman

May 8, 2025

Peggy Marie Holloman, 80, of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. John Turner will officiate.

The family will receive friends Monday evening, May 12, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Peggy is survived by...

Joseph "Joe" Ollen Noulles

Joseph "Joe" Ollen Noulles

May 7, 2025

Joseph “Joe” Ollen Noulles, 81, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025. A special gathering of family and friends will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church, 414 Sunset Road, Wilson. Rev. Nick Demuynck will officiate.

Joe had a great passion for many things. He loved beach music and was an excellent shagger. He...

Jean Brame Lemmons

Jean Brame Lemmons

May 6, 2025

Jean Brame Lemmons

August 6, 1940 – May 6, 2025

Jean Brame Lemmons, 84, of Kenly passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Marsh Swamp OFWB Church, 6664 Rock Ridge School Road, Sims. Inurnment will follow in Marsh Swamp OFWB Church Cemetery, Sims. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate.

The family...

Teresa Ann Creech Medlin

Teresa Ann Creech Medlin

May 5, 2025

Teresa Anne Creech Medlin was born October 16, 1946, to “Buddie” and Beaulah Creech. She grew up as farmer’s daughter with her big brother Eddie Ray in Southern Nash County. As a teenager their family welcomed a sweet baby girl Jeanette Lynn Creech. Teresa was a graduate of Bailey High School where she met and married her high school sweetheart,...

Brady Dewayne Huneycutt

Brady Dewayne Huneycutt

May 2, 2025

Brady Dewayne Huneycutt, 81, of Bailey passed away Friday, May 2, 2025. A celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Mt. Zion Methodist Church, 5326 London Church Road, Elm City. Rev. Bill Haddock and his grandson, Anderson Bunn will officiate.

Dewayne is survived by his children, Darleen Bunn and husband, James, Douglas “Doug” Huneycutt,...

Kermit David Brame, III

Kermit David Brame, III

May 1, 2025

Kermit David Brame, III, 57 went home to be with his Lord on May 1, 2025. Born October 15, 1967, he was an enthusiastic Hunt Warriors fan. He was a member of the 1984 Hunt Warrior football team which won the Big East Conference title, posted an 11-2 record and went to the Eastern 4-A finals.

After completing high school in...

Jakob Justus Stallings

Jakob Justus Stallings

Apr 30, 2025

Jakob Justus Stallings, 37 of Elm City, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

He was born on September 23, 1987, in Arizona, and was an All-star linebacker for Sabino High School, where he helped them win a state championship, before he went on to play college football for Pema Community College in Tucson. Most of all, he loved being a dad...

Jeffrey Keith Barnes

Jeffrey Keith Barnes

Apr 30, 2025

Jeffrey Keith Barnes, 63, of Elm City passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025. A celebration of life will be held from 1 - 3 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Aenon Missionary Baptist Church, 7503 Town Creek Road, Elm City.

Jeff was an electrician since graduating from high school. He was the president of the Dixie Steel Motorcycle club for fourteen...

Wade Earl Troutman

Wade Earl Troutman

Apr 29, 2025

Wade Earl Troutman, Sr. 83, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Rev. David Denton will officiate.

The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...