Obituaries
Rosa Lee Baker
Aug 31, 2024
Rosa Lee Baker was a faithful Christian woman and a skilled cook. Much of her family remembers gathering in her home for Sunday lunches, where she lined the table with fried chicken, collard greens and scratch-made biscuits.
Her grandsons played basketball in her front yard so often that the grass died off, leaving dirt patches where they ran.
She provided endless laughs...
Mallie Christopher "Chris" Raper
Aug 30, 2024
Mallie Christopher “Chris” Raper, 78, of Elm City passed away Friday, August 30, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2024, at Arlington Baptist Church, 1500 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount. Interment will follow with Military Honors in Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street, Wilson. Rev. Mike Stamper will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday afternoon...
Sue Smith Winstead
Aug 30, 2024
Sue “Susie” Smith Winstead, 77, of Wilson passed away Friday, August 30, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2024, at First Christian Church, 207 Tarboro Street NE, Wilson. Rev. Scott Schieber will officiate.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...
Blaine August Hurrelbrink
Aug 29, 2024
Blaine August HurrelbrinkJanuary 9, 1948 - August 29, 2024Blaine August Hurrelbrink passed away on Thursday, succumbing to a16-year long battle with Marrow Deficiency Syndrome (MDS). He was the son of Floyd and Mary Booth Hurrelbrink.
Blaine married his wife Christy Reed Hurrelbrink on April 26, 1968, sharing a 56-year long marriage. Together they had three children Kelly, Julie, and Brent. He...
Terry Cooper Farmer
Aug 28, 2024
Terry Cooper Farmer, 65, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. A private celebration of life will be held for the family at a future date.
Terry is survived by her son, Mark Selby Farmer, Jr. and wife, Brooke Bissette Farmer; mother, Elizabeth Elaine Black Cooper; sister, Sharon Cooper Church; brother, William Jeffrey Cooper; niece, Faith Hunter Church and Zeke...
Mona Faye Brewer
Aug 28, 2024
Mona Faye Brewer, 87 of Wilson passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.
The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 12 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road...
Jonas David Edwards
Aug 27, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jonas David Edwards on August 27, 2024, at the age of 82. David was selfless, and his life was a testament to the impact one person can make through acts of kindness and service. The countless lives he touched bear witness to his generosity, skill, and servant’s heart.
For over 45 years, David...
James Patrick Carraway
Aug 26, 2024
James Patrick Carraway, 71, of Wilson passed away Monday, August 26, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2024, in Maplewood Cemtery, 400 College Street NE, Wilson. Pastor Joe Shakour will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, August 29, 2024, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway...
Richard Robert Phillips
Aug 25, 2024
Richard Robert Phillips, 70, of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away on August 25, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House. Rick courageously departed his earthly home, unbroken and bound for heaven, enveloped in the love of his wife Debbie, and his daughters Kim and Kathleen.
Rick was born on October 11, 1953, and grew up in Westfield, New Jersey. He graduated...
James "Butch" Harvey Strickland
Aug 25, 2024
James “Butch” Harvey Strickland, 82, of Wilson passed away Sunday. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road, Wilson.
Butch is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Blalock and husband, Travis; grandsons,...
Newton Rose, Jr.
Aug 24, 2024
Newton Rose, Jr. (NJ) went to his heavenly home August 24, 2024, peacefully in the care of family and SECU Hospice House. He was born June 28, 1941, to his late parents Alice and Newton Rose in Selma, North Carolina and spent most of his life in the Smithfield area. He was an expert in the tire service industry for...
Shannon Lee Davis
Aug 23, 2024
Shannon Lee Davis, 51 of Wilson passed away Friday, August 23, 2024. The family will have a gathering of friends to celebrate his life on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 1 – 3 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. in Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson. Pastor Tim Parker will officiate.
Shannon...
Benjamin "Benny" Fitzhugh Smith, Jr.
Aug 23, 2024
Benjamin “Benny” Fitzhugh Smith, Jr., 81 of Goldsboro passed away Friday, August 23, 2024. A graveside service with Masonic Rites will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in Wayne Memorial Park, 2925 S US 117, Dudley. Rev. Gene Wells will officiate.
Benny was with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for thirty years and retired as 1st Sergeant. He...
Wendell Carl Anderson
Aug 22, 2024
Wendell Carl Anderson, 86, of Wilson, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 24, 1938, in Oak Park, Illinois, to the late Dwight Wesley and Gwen Gertrude (Nicholas) Anderson, and was the oldest of three children, including the late Ruth (Anderson) Matazel, and Donald Anderson.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years,...
Kimberly Tara Tant
Aug 22, 2024
Kimberly Tara Tant, 45, of Wilson passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, August 27, 2024, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Kimberly was very proud of working at Wilson Medical Center for fifteen years. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, kindness, and the love...
Jimmy Andrew Winstead
Aug 21, 2024
Jimmy Andrew Winstead, 69, of Spring Hope passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 12 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Jimmy is survived by...
Richard Alan Carter
Aug 21, 2024
Richard Alan Carter, 69, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024. A celebration of life and fellowship will be held Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 2 – 4 p.m. at Stoneybrook Christian Church, 3502 Airport Boulevard NW, Wilson.
Richard served his country with honor and pride with United State Navy for four years, he served on the USS Independence at...
Terry Lee Barber
Aug 20, 2024
Terry Lee Barber passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, surrounded by his family at home, age 70.
Mr. Barber was born on November 16, 1953, to Leland Marvin and Agnes Barber in Chowan Co, NC. He worked in EMS for 48 years and retired as Director at Wilson County Emergency Medical Services after 28 years.
The family would like to thank...
Vickie Shealy
Aug 20, 2024
Vickie Shealy, 79 of Wilson passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Danny Harris will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Vickie is survived...
Claude McCullen Faulkner
Aug 19, 2024
Claude McCullen Faulkner of Wilson, NC died peacefully Monday, August 19th, with his family by his side. He was born May 7, 1943 to Littlejohn Taylor Faulkner and Nellie Ezzelle McCullen Faulkner, both predeceased, and was the third of four children, older siblings Suzanne Faulkner Jones (Ed) and brother Littlejohn Taylor Faulkner, Jr. both predeceased him, he is survived by...
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