Obituaries

Thomas "Tom" James O'Brien, Jr.

Thomas "Tom" James O'Brien, Jr.

Feb 24, 2026

Thomas passed from this earth and into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 24, 2026. He was born to the late Thomas James and Margaret O’Brien on December 14, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Margaret Hyland and Ann Harris, as well as brothers, Dennis and...

Ashley Wayne Williams

Ashley Wayne Williams

Feb 27, 2026

Ashley Wayne Williams, 50, of Wilson passed away Friday, February 27, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday evening, March 12, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends following the service.

Ashley was a mechanic and an avid drag race fan who also loved the ocean and fishing. He...

Betty Bass Joyner

Betty Bass Joyner

Mar 12, 2026

Betty Bass Joyner “Betty Ann” completed her life’s journey on Thursday March 12, 2026. The family will receive friends Monday afternoon, March 16, 2026  from 5 – 5:45 p.m. prior to the funeral services at 6 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Rd Pkwy W, Wilson, North Carolina. The Rev. DeWayne Eakes will officiate. Graveside service will be at...

Elizabeth Elaine Cooper

Elizabeth Elaine Cooper

Mar 12, 2026

Elizabeth Elaine Cooper left this earthly home on Thursday, March 12, 2026. She was born on December 12 of 1940 to Clarence and Lillian Black of Sanford North Carolina. She loved our Lord Jesus Christ, and I feel at peace knowing she was welcomed home and is reunited with her Mama who she called out for often, along with my...

Linda Marie Pfohl

Linda Marie Pfohl

Mar 11, 2026

Linda Marie Pfohl, 74 of Zebulon passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, March 18, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following. John Turner will officiate.

Linda was a Merchant Marine for ten years. She was also an educator for...

Charles Henry West

Charles Henry West

Mar 10, 2026

Charles Henry West age 76 of Wilson, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Funeral services will be held at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Rd Pkwy W, Wilson NC, on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash St N, Wilson, NC. Rev. Daylon Mooneyham and Rev. Scott Sauls will be...

Hyatt Minges Field

Hyatt Minges Field

Mar 9, 2026

Hyatt Minges Field died peacefully at home on Monday, March 9, 2026. Born in Birmingham, Alabama on February 12, 1951 to Dr. Charles Hyatt Field and Helen Minges Field, Hyatt’s life was committed to loving his family, his friends, and most importantly to the Lord Jesus Christ.

On July 19, 1980, Hyatt married his wife, Debbie Burnette Field, which began a...

Jonathan "Jon" Elliott Fortney

Jonathan "Jon" Elliott Fortney

Mar 9, 2026

Jonathan “Jon” Elliott Fortney of Wilson passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, following a brief illness. A private family service will be held in his honor.

Jon will be remembered as a loving son, devoted brother, and proud uncle whose kindness and presence meant so much to those who knew him. He touched the lives of many with his warmth...

Jennifer LaRue Moye Lia

Jennifer LaRue Moye Lia

Mar 9, 2026

Jennifer LaRue Moye Lia, 77 of Wilson passed away Monday, March 9, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Stantonsburg Cemetery, Stantonsburg. Bobby Godwin, Jr. will officiate.

The family will receive friends Friday evening, March 13, 2026, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...

Mark Jeffrey Moen

Mark Jeffrey Moen

Mar 7, 2026

Mark Jeffrey Moen, 66, of Wilson passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Mark is survived by his wife Margeret Green; father, Dale Moen; brother, Dale Nail; aunt, Judy Myers, and his cousin, Denny Smitherman.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Crater Nail.

Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.

Virginia Diane Bradley

Virginia Diane Bradley

Mar 6, 2026

Virginia Diane Bradley, 82 of Wilson passed away Friday, March 6, 2026. A celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Virginia is survived by her daughter, Linda Raper; brothers, Ernest L. Bradley and wife, Vicky and Woodrow Braxton Bradley, Jr. and wife, Janet; granddaughters, Heather and Lindsay and several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow...

Rebecca Denise Holmes

Rebecca Denise Holmes

Mar 4, 2026

Rebecca Denise Holmes, 51, of Newton Grove passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Rebecca was a fighter, she always showed up. She loved flamingos and bright colors. Rebecca was a wonderful friend, and she will be missed dearly.

Rebecca is survived by her sons, Nicholas Dunlow, Joshua Dunlow; daughter, Samantha McCorquodale; fiancé, Dwayne Bass; step-children, Angel Pridgen and Michael Bass; grandchildren, Savannah,...

Michael "Timmy" Timothy Eatmon

Michael "Timmy" Timothy Eatmon

Mar 4, 2026

Michael “Timmy” Timothy Eatmon, 62 of Elm City passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Timmy loved to fish and tease and joke around with his friends. He will be greatly missed.

Timmy is survived by his daughter, Vanessa Catala and husband, George; son, Michael Eatmon, Jr.;  granddaughter, Delilah Catala; mother, Shirley Jordan Hagans, and his brothers, Jimmy Lee Hagans, and Tommy Griffin.

He...

Marian Annette Stancil Lamm

Marian Annette Stancil Lamm

Mar 1, 2026

Marian Annette Lamm, 64, of Wilson passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026. A gathering of friends will be held Friday, March 6, 2026, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Marian is survived by her son, Marshall Bass; grandson, Jaxson Bass; nephew, George Thompson of Florida; nieces, Kelly Barnes and husband, Billy of Black...

Charles "Scooter" Pittman, Jr.

Charles "Scooter" Pittman, Jr.

Mar 1, 2026

Charles “Scooter” Pittman, Jr., 66 of Wilson passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Scooter is survived by his wife, Susan Pittman of Wilson; daughter, Miranda Pittman of Wilson; granddaughters, Braylin Parrish and Jaz’lyn Parrish both of Wilson; son-in-law, David Parrish of Wilson; nephew, Wayne Boswell and his family of Rosewood; niece, Terry Flumerfelt and husband, Adam of Wilson, and many other...

Jerry Lee Bissette

Jerry Lee Bissette

Feb 27, 2026

Jerry Lee Bissette, 76 of Sims, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026.

Jerry Lee was known as a jack of all trades, who always said “he did it my way”, and has never met a stranger. He loved to farm, and was known as “Farm Boy” during his trucking days. Jerry Lee loved his wife, family, and friends. He worked at...

Williard "Mack" Maxton Goff

Williard "Mack" Maxton Goff

Feb 27, 2026

Willard “Mack” Goff, 76, of Zebulon passed away Friday, February 27, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Black Creek Town Cemetery, Woodbridge Road, Black Creek. Rev. Allen Johnson will officiate.

Mack was a life-long member of the Moose Lodge. He loved to fish with his best friend, Tim, he loved the beach...

Charles Walton Pittman, III

Charles Walton Pittman, III

Feb 23, 2026

Charles Walton Pittman, III, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Daniels Chapel, 4828 Frank Price Church Road, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Bill Groce and Rev. Stephen Prescott will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...

Nolan Williams

Nolan Williams

Feb 22, 2026

Nolan Williams, 78, of Wilson passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in the Thorne-Davis Family Cemetery. John Turner will officiate.

Nolan is survived by his sons, Jimmy Williams and Jason Williams, and his sister, Betty Thorne and husband, Jessie.

He was preceded in death his parents, Johnny and Ollie...

Mona "Sue" Wells

Mona "Sue" Wells

Feb 21, 2026

Mona Sue Wells, 75, of Sims passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson with the family will be receiving friends immediately following. Rev. Chris Hall will officiate.

Sue was a faithful member of New Sandy Hill OFWB Church and was a...