Obituaries
Billy Gray Mason
Jul 3, 2025
Mr. Billy Gray Mason, 76 of Wilson, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 12pm on Tuesday, July 8th, at the Mason Family Cemetery in Lucama on St. Mary’s Church Road.
Billy grew up in Wilson, and has lived in Ahoskie for many years. He was an all around good guy, who was always laid back and...
William Reynolds Williams
Jun 28, 2025
William Reynolds Williams
May 15, 1946-June 28, 2025
Wm. Reynolds Williams, a lawyer, entrepreneur and civic leader, died Saturday, June 28, 2026, at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC, after an illness.
Reynolds, or “Big R” as he was affectionally called by his family, was born in Mullins in 1946, the son of the late James Kendree and Janie Katherine Myrick Williams....
Martha "Frances" Bryant
Jun 27, 2025
Martha “Frances” Bryant
February 5, 1948-June 27, 2025
Martha “Frances” Bryant 77, of Bailey passed away on Friday June 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 1,2025 at 11:00am, in the chapel of Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Rd Pkwy W, Wilson, NC 27896, with interment to follow at The Bailey Town Cemetery.
The family...
David Robert Moore, Jr.
Jun 25, 2025
David Robert Moore, Jr
December 10, 1984-June 25, 2025
David Robert Moore, Jr., 40 of Wilson passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. His memorial gathering will be conducted Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson. Interment will follow at a later date, in a private, graveside ceremony officiated by Pastor Greg Barnes.
David was a loving husband,...
Kimberly Yelverton Biggs
Jun 22, 2025
Kimberly Yelverton Biggs, 65, of Wilson passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Joyner’ Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Kim is survived by her loving husband of twenty-six years, David Biggs; sister, Betty Felton and husband, Ricky; brother,...
Regina Robin Joyner
Jun 19, 2025
Regina Robin Joyner
August 26, 1962-June 19, 2025
Regina Robin Joyner, 62 of Wilson, NC passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The family are planning a service at a later date.
Regina is survived by her son Timothy “TJ” Taylor. Sisters Sharon Lamm, Dorothy Bailey, and Amy Taylor. Also her special friend and companion Timmy Taylor.
Regina is preceded in death by her...
David Alden Howell
Jun 14, 2025
David A. Howell, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 14, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born and raised in Wilson, David graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He spent his career working in the food and pharmaceutical industries, where he was known for his dedication, problem-solving skills, and strong...
Daryel Lomax Newsome
Jun 14, 2025
Daryel Lomax Newsome, 73, of Lucama passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Black Creek Town Cemetery. Rev. DeWayne Eakes will officiate.
Daryel loved going to the beach and enjoyed a meal at Amy Jo’s restaurant. He was retired from Wilson Medical Center after twenty years of service.
Daryel...
Roy Parrish
Jun 13, 2025
Roy Parrish, 83, of Wilson passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Elmwood Cemetery, 303 E North Street, Fremont. Rev. Jasper Renfrow and Rev. Steve Strickland will officiate.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...
Juanita "Neta" Baker Eatmon
Jun 12, 2025
Juanita "Neta” Baker Eatmon, 88, of Wilson passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025.
A private memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Willis Pearson will officiate. To follow the wishes of Neta she requests each relative to say a silent prayer.
Neta was a faithful member of...
Linward "Lynn" Alton Braddy, Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
Linward “Lynn” Alton Braddy, Jr., 72, of Sims passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17th, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Pkwy, Wilson, A graveside service will be held in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson at 2:00pm. Pastor Walt Tyndall will officiate.
Lynn loved to fish, hunt, watch NASCAR and...
Michael Patrick Webb
Jun 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that we must announce the unexpected passing of Michael Patrick Webb this past Monday, June 9, 2025. His life was cut short and unexpectedly, but the devastation and hurt is indeed traumatic. Mikey leaves behind in the wake of his passing, his beautiful wife, Michelle Webb, of the home; two sons, Shane Webb and Caleb...
Laurie Ann Miller Smith
Jun 6, 2025
Laurie Ann Miller Smith
01/29/1944 - 06/06/2025
Laurie Ann Miller Smith, 81 of Goldsboro, NC, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025 in her home while surrounded by family. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Wayne Memorial Park, 2925 S US 117, Dudley, North Carolina. Dr. Steve Webb of RiverBend Church, Rocky Mount, North...
James Alton Parnell
Jun 4, 2025
James “Alton” Parnell, 76, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2025, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Patsy Jones and Rev. Lee Britt will officiate.
The family will receive friends Sunday...
Robert "Bob" Fitzgerald Johnson
Jun 3, 2025
Robert “Bob” Fitzgerald Johnson, 64, of Stantonsburg passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 :30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Stantonsburg Cemetery, Stantonsburg. Rev. Wayne Whitley and Donnie Williams will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon prior to the service from 1 – 2:15...
Ernestine Harrison Glover
Jun 2, 2025
Ernestine Harrison Glover, 88, of Bailey passed away Monday, June 2, 2025. A private graveside will be held with Rev. Charles Robl officiating.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 6048 Mt. Pleasant Road, Bailey.
Ernestine was a faithful servant and a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. She was...
William "Billy" Mark Mercer
May 31, 2025
William “Billy” Mark Mercer, 82, of Elm City passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. Bill Haddock will officiate.
Billy was a long-distance owner/operator in the trucking business. He loved his job and made so many friends on his travels with many stories to...
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
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...
Robert Joseph Mattioli
May 23, 2025
Robert was born on August 20, 1948 in Mt. Vernon, NY to Arthur and Louise Mattioli, oldest son and the second of eight children. In 1967 Bob graduated from Saunders Trade and Technical High School, Yonkers, NY and then attended Westchester Community College for one year. In 1968, Bob enlisted in the US Air Force and received training as a...
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