Obituaries
Helen Brown Driver
Oct 15, 2025
Helen Brown Driver, 83, of Zebulon passed way Tuesday, October 15, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, 14551 Taylors Mill Road, Middlesex. Pastor Pam Denton will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Saturday, October 18,...
Stephen Early Stout
Oct 15, 2025
Stephen Early Stout, 89 of Wilson passed away quietly on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Family and friends will be received at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2025, in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church, 311 Nash Street, Wilson, with the funeral service following in the sanctuary at 11:00 a.m. A private interment will follow.
Steve was born in Durham on...
Brandon Tyler Butts
Oct 14, 2025
Brandon Tyler Butts passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, October 19, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Brandon was co-owner of B & R Cut and Scoop with Randy Evans, whom he considered a second daddy and best friend.
Brandon was a true genuine friend to...
William "Billy" Robert O'Briant
Oct 13, 2025
William "Billy” Robert O’Briant, 78, of Walstonburg passed away Monday, October 13, 2025. A celebration of Billy’s life will be held at a later date.
Billy attended Fike High School, and he served his country with honor and pride with the US Army Airborne Division and served two tours in Vietnam.
Billy is survived by his daughters, Melissa O’Briant Poole and Amanda...
Jacqueline Naureen Tedder
Oct 10, 2025
Jacqueline Naureen Tedder, 93, of Bailey passed peacefully at her home in the early hours on Friday, October 10, 2025, she went to be her loving Savior Lord Jesus Christ.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Dr. Rev. Michael Coppock will officiate.
Jacqueline is survived by her daughter, Donna...
Jimmy Ray Johnson
Oct 8, 2025
Jimmy Ray Johnson, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on October 8, 2025, at the age of 87.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate.
The family will receive friends Monday evening, October 13, 2025 from 6...
James Brantley Collier
Oct 5, 2025
James Brantley Collier of Lucama went to meet the Lord October 5, 2025.
He is survived by a wife, Joann Langley Collier; daughter, Lisa Ann Collier Evans, and two grandsons, Koty Slade Evans and Devin Kanner Evans. He is also survived by a sister, Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Bean of Wilson and a brother, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Collier of Black...
Roger Norman Young
Oct 2, 2025
Roger Young passed away on October 2, 2025, at Duke Hospital. Roger was 75 years old. A funeral service with be held on October 17, 2025, at 6 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2615 Tilghman Road, Wilson, North Carolina. He will be interred in the Jermone Idaho Cemetery.
Roger was born in Wendell, Idaho on July...
Curt Roney, Jr.
Oct 2, 2025
Dr. Curt Roney, Jr., PhD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of intellect, mentorship, and unwavering devotion to his family.
Curt is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Nelly Roney, who was always by his side. Together they built a life full of love, adventure, and shared purpose. He is also survived by their...
Janie Hill Joyner
Oct 2, 2025
Janie Hill Joyner 84, of Wilson passed away on Wednesday October 2, 2025. A grave side service will be held in Maplewood Cemetery, 400 College St NE, Wilson on Tuesday October 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Rev Ray Wells will officiate.
Janie is survived by her son, Dean Joyner and daughter, Staci Joyner.
Janie Was preceded in death by her husband, Larry...
Jerome "Joe" Lee Bass
Sep 30, 2025
Jerome Lee Bass “Joe”, 75, of Wilson passed away Tuesday morning September 30, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Farmington Heights Church, 910 Raleigh Road Parkway W, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Wayne Whitley, Rev. Dr. John Mark Horrell, and Elder Spencer Batchelor will officiate.
The family will...
John "Freddie" Deans
Sep 27, 2025
John Frederick “Freddie” Deans, of Wilson passed away on September 27, 2025. Freddie was born on July 28, 1937, son of Stephen Grady Deans and Louise Sharp Deans.
Freddie was the proud owner and operator of Deans Oil Company, where he dedicated many years of service to his customers. He was also the owner of Smith Warehouse where he enjoyed many...
Mary Rachel Lamm
Sep 26, 2025
Mary Rachel Lamm, 84, of Wilson passed away peacefully at home with her daughter, Beverly and Ann Durham, RN by her side on Friday, September 26, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 3, 2025, in Evergreen Memorial Park,...
Pauline Ferrell Pope
Sep 20, 2025
Pauline Ferrell Pope, 90, of Lucama passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday evening, September 26, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday morning, September 27, 2025, in Kenly Town Cemetery, Kenly. Rev. David Kriger will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday evening immediately...
Michael Bertis Deans
Sep 17, 2025
Michael Bertis Deans, born January 1, 1958, passed away leaving behind a legacy of strength, laughter, and creativity.
A Wilson County native, Mike grew up on a tobacco farm where his lifelong passion for archaeology began. He spent nearly 50 years hunting arrowheads, worked 30 years at Firestone, and later helped carry on his mother’s antique business. A talented artist, a...
Barbara Davis Herring
Sep 16, 2025
Barbara D. Herring, 90, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, with her daughter-in-law by her side. Born on November 8, 1934, Barbara lived a life centered around her deep love for family and dedication to caring for others.
Barbara was a Licensed Practical Nurse who devoted her professional life to providing compassionate care to patients and their families. Her nursing...
Franklin Dine Stayanoff
Sep 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Franklin Dine Stayanoff. Franklin passed away 9/15/2025, leaving behind cherished memories and a lasting legacy among family and friends.
Born on February 14, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, Frank grew up loving to ride snow mobiles and fishing on Lake Erie. After meeting Jude, they enjoyed exploring caves and scuba diving...
Charles Wayne Pierce, Jr.
Sep 15, 2025
Charles Wayne Pierce, Jr., 63, of Elm City passed away Monday, September 15, 2025. The family will have a special gathering of friends and family on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12 – 2 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Wayne was a graduate of UNC and he was an avid fan of the Tarheels with this...
Allen Wayne Gardner
Sep 14, 2025
Allen Wayne Gardner, 76, of Wilson passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Ferrell Family Cemetery, Morningside Road, Black Creek. Briann will officiate the service.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, September 17, 2025 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Wayne was...
Mary Frances Stallings Boykin
Sep 14, 2025
Mary Frances Stallings Boykin, 73, of Bailey, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 17th, from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Pkwy, Wilson, NC. Funeral services will be in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 2800 Nash St N, Wilson, NC.
She is survived by...
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