Obituaries

Wilbur Franklin Wilson, Jr.
Jun 24, 2018
Wilbur Franklin Wilson, Jr. April 1, 1960 – June 24, 2018 Wilbur Franklin Wilson, Jr., 58, of Wilson passed away Sunday. The family will receive friends at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at 6432 Slabtown Road, Wilson. Wilbur loved to go fishing with his brother, Tony and adored his mama to the fullest. He was a loving person who loved everybody,...
Jessie Glenn Garris
Jun 24, 2018
Jessie Glenn Garris August 28, 1941 – June 24, 2018 Jessie Glenn Garris, 76, of Stantonsburg passed away Sunday. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Stantonsburg Town Cemetery, Stantonsburg. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Glenn worked with ST Wooten for...

Elizabeth Barnes
Jun 22, 2018
Elizabeth Barnes November 14, 1948 – June 22, 2018 Elizabeth Barnes, 69, of Bailey passed away Friday. A Remembrance Service will be held at a later date. Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Gerald Barnes of the home; daughter, Roxie Floars and husband, Rusty of Eureka; son, Stevie Barnes and wife, Amanda of Sims; sister, Violet Sharpe of Lucama; brother,...
Ethel Mae Brinkley Brewer
Jun 20, 2018
Ethel Mae Brinkley Brewer October 21, 1920 – June 20, 2018 Ethel Mae Brinkley Brewer, 97, of Wilson passed away Wednesday peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Her funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson....
Deborah Lane Batchelor
Jun 17, 2018
Deborah Lane Batchelor August 2, 1952 – June 17, 2018 Deborah Lane “Dumpy” Batchelor, 65, of Wilson passed away Sunday. A memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service and other times at the residence. The Rev. Benny Wayne Poythress will...
Annie Rose Lamm
Jun 16, 2018
Annie Rose Lamm October 22, 1929 – June 16, 2018 Annie Rose Lamm, 88, of Wilson passed away Saturday. Her funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1...
William Charles Carlson
Jun 15, 2018
William Charles Carlson December 17, 1922 – June 15, 2018 Lt. Col. William Charles Carlson, USMC, Retired, 95, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 in Wilson. He was born in Marshalltown, Iowa where he attended and graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1940. He attended Marshalltown Junior College. After World War II was declared, William joined the Navy Air...

James "skip" Frederick Horton, Jr.
Jun 15, 2018
James Frederick Horton, Jr. March 22, 1933 – June 15, 2018 James Frederick “Skip” Horton, Jr. passed away Friday, June 15, 2018. Skip was born in Kinston, Lenoir County on March 22, 1933. A celebration of Skip’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Baptist Church, 202 N Kincaid Avenue, Wilson. Pastor Steve Strickland will officiate. A...
Bertis "Bert" Joyner Deans
Jun 14, 2018
Bertis Joyner Deans January 28, 1934 – June 14, 2018 Bertis “Bert” Joyner Deans, 84, of Sims passed away Thursday. His funeral service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The Rev. Sam Cullifer and Rev. Tim Johnson will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...
Steve William Sakas, Jr.
Jun 12, 2018
Steve William Sakas, Jr. August 9, 1944 – June 12, 2018 Steve William Sakas, Jr., 73, of Wilson passed away Tuesday peacefully at home after a lengthy illness. His memorial service will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Floyd Norris will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday from 12 – 12:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...
Josie Thomas
Jun 11, 2018
Josephine Baker Thomas December 17, 1925 – June 11, 2018 Josie Baker Thomas, 92, of Wilson passed away Monday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Gary Walling will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday prior to...
Dennis Lee Jones
Jun 10, 2018
Dennis Lee Jones July 6, 1954 – June 10, 2018 Dennis Lee Jones, 63, of Wilson passed away Sunday. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2 – 4 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. His service will be private. Dennis is survived by his wife, Linda Maravi Jones of the home, his daughters, Amber Jones,...
Ernest Blaine Lucas, Jr.
Jun 8, 2018
Ernest Blaine Lucas, Jr. Ernest Blaine “Ernie” Lucas, Jr., 52 departed this earth on Friday, June 8, 2018 at The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice Center. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Rock Hill Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Danny Harris and Rev. T. Elwood Long will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening...
Blanche Marie Joyner
Jun 7, 2018
Blanche Marie Joyner December 15, 1928 – June 7, 2018 Blanche Joyner, 89, of Coopers Community passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, June 7, 2018. She was born December 15, 1928 in Nash County to Robin Cornelius and Mattie Bone Joyner. Her funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will...
Benjamen Michael Smith
Jun 7, 2018
Benjamen Michael Smith September 18, 1954 – June 7, 2018 Benjamen Michael Smith, 63, of Fountain passed away on June 7, 2018. His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Pastor Rex Edwards and Hospice of Wilson clergy, Chaplain Jim Powell will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2:30 – 4 p.m....

Janet Hodges Tant
Jun 6, 2018
Janet Hodges Tant February 27, 1949 – June 6, 2018 Janet Hodges Tant, 69, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. Funeral service are private. Condolences may be directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home at www.joyners.net.
Colton Parker Barnes
Jun 6, 2018
Colton Parker Barnes December 5, 2005 – June 6, 2018 Colton Parker Barnes, 12, of Lucama passed away Wednesday. His funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church, 7335 Springfield School Road, Lucama. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The Rev. Greg Gregory will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday evening...

Luz Esther Roque Rodriquez
Jun 6, 2018
Luz Esther Roque Rodriquez December 14, 1935 – June 6, 2018 Luz Esther Roque Rodriquez, 82, of Wilson passed away Wednesday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Very Reverend Bill John Acosta-Escobar will officiate. Luz is survived by her...
Sheikhar Bassanio Sital
Jun 4, 2018
Sheikhar Bassanio Sital May 15, 1964 – June 4, 2018 Sheikhar Bassanio Sital, 54, of Wilson, died Monday, June 4, 2018. He was born May 15, 1964, in Guyana, son of the late Mishak and Kowsilia Sital. Sheikhar was employed with Aramark in maintenance at Barton College. He enjoyed gardening, farming and being outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Seerajie of...
Bridgette Barnes Howell
Jun 2, 2018
Bridgette Barnes Howell February 6, 1970 – June 2, 2018 Bridgette Barnes Howell, 48, of Wilson passed away Saturday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Peace Church. The family will receive friends immediately following service and other times at the home. The Rev. Rusty Russell will officiate. A private burial will be held for family....