Obituaries
Marc Alan Kreitzer
Jul 30, 2023
Marc Alan Kreitzer, 76, of Kenly passed away on Sunday, July 30. Private services will be held at a later date.
Marc was an avid golfer who enjoyed his rounds at Wedgewood Public Golf Course. He was a valued member of Aeroglide as an Industrial Engineer until he retired. He also absolutely loved cutting his grass.
Marc is...
Sheila Kiefer Saunders
Jul 29, 2023
Sheila Ann Kiefer Saunders, 62, of Wilson passed away on Saturday, July 29. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 3 at 11:00 am at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will immediately follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street North, Wilson. Pastor Rusty Russell will officiate.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday evening,...
Larry Ray Shreffler
Jul 28, 2023
Larry Ray Shreffler 86 of Wilson passed away Friday, July 28, 2023. A committal service will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania.
Larry is survived by his wife, Dorothy Shreffler; daughters, Pam Cox and husband, Mark, and Sandy Hovis and husband, Mike; sons, Todd Shreffler and wife, Sherrie and Bob Shreffler; stepdaughter, Viva Hetzler; step-son,...
Joe Clim "J.C." Stallings
Jul 28, 2023
Joe Clim “J.C.” Stallings, 77 of Wilson passed away Friday. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday evening, July 31, 2023, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officate.
The family will receive friends Monday afternoon...
William Scott Nichols
Jul 26, 2023
William Scott Nichols, 73 of Sims passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Marsh Swamp Original Free Will Baptist Church, 6664 Rock Ridge School Road, Sims. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate.
Scott was a graduate of Rock Ridge High School, class of 1968, and Wilson...
Jon Larry Bridgers
Jul 25, 2023
Jon Larry Bridgers, 61, formerly of Wilson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25. Family will receive friends on Sunday, August 6 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Jon loved NASCAR, the beach and sports, especially golf. He was an avid Tarheel fan and had a passion for music. He...
Matthew Helfer, Sr.
Jul 23, 2023
Matthew Helfer, Sr. of Wilson passed away on Sunday, July 23. A private graveside service will be held for the family. Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 27 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Matthew is survived by his son, Matthew Helfer, Jr. of Wilson; Kaitlyn Tagney, mother...
Louise Howard Jordan Webb
Jul 23, 2023
Louise Howard Jordan Webb, 87, of Lucama passed away on Sunday, July 23. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 27 at 11:00 am at Upper Black Creek Church Cemetery. Pastor Gene DeWhitt and Reverend Jim Hare will officiate.
The family will receive friends immediately following the graveside service and other times at the home.
Louise...
Marvette Marie Foster
Jul 23, 2023
Marvette Marie Foster, 72, was born to Frank and Mildred Foster on October 22, 1950 in New Orleans, LA. Home schooled in Bay St. Louis, MS, she returned to New Orleans to join the special education class at St. Peter Claver Elementary School. She then attended the Crescent City School and the Strive Center Workshop, both in New Orleans, retiring...
Gary R. Burdette
Jul 22, 2023
Gary R. Burdette, 77 of Wilson passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Pastor Josh Preskitt will officiate. Cremation will follow.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 6:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road...
David Lewis O'Neal
Jul 18, 2023
David Lewis O’Neal, 55, passed away on Tuesday, July 18. A private service will be held for the family.
David is survived by his wife of 27 years, Bethany Bissett O’Neal; daughter, Ashley “Ash” O’Neal Edwards and husband, Jason Wright Edwards of Nashville; daughter, Candace O’Neal and partner, Shaune Daniel of Nashville; son, David Grey O’Neal and wife, Savannah...
Thomas Richard Watkins
Jul 17, 2023
Thomas Richard Watkins, 76, passed away on Monday, July 17. A private family service is planned at a later date.
Tom was well known for his stained glass and blacksmith works.
Thomas is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Pilar Watkins; granddaughter, Maya and great grandson, Jaxon of Douglasville, GA; son, Adam Victor Watkins and wife, Jessica, Granddaughter, Payton...
Lloyd "George" Lamm
Jul 17, 2023
Lloyd “George” Lamm, 82, passed away on Monday, July 17 surrounded by his loving family. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 20 at 11:00 am at Maplewood Cemetery, 400 College Street NE, Wilson, NC. Reverend Ray Wells will officiate.
George proudly and honorably served his country as First Sergeant in the Army National Guard Aviation Unit,...
Willis "Grady" Eatmon
Jul 16, 2023
Willis "Grady" Eatmon, 64, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 20 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Grady is survived by his brother, Richard “Rick” G. Eatmon and wife, Sharon of Wilson; brother, Harold Eatmon and wife, Margaret of Wilson; and a host of other loving nieces and nephews.
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John Lee Whitley
Jul 15, 2023
John Lee Whitley, 89, of Wilson passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 18 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 19 at 11:00 am at First Christian Church in Wilson. Interment will immediately follow the...
Timothy Wayne Boykin
Jul 14, 2023
Timothy Wayne Boykin, 68, of Wilson passed away on Friday, July 14. Family will receive friends on Sunday, July 16 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 17 at 11:00 am at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Pastor Richie Hogg will officiate.
Timothy is...
Jean Harrison Thorne
Jul 14, 2023
Jean Harrison Thorne, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2023 at her home in Wilson, NC. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am on Friday, July 21 in Maplewood Cemetery, 400 College Street NE, Wilson. Reverend Charles Robl and Pastor Derek Bossolono will be officiating.
Survivors include four daughters, Elizabeth “Betsy” Thorne Strowd (Roy), Jean “Jeanie”...
Michael Zane Riley
Jul 12, 2023
Michael Zane Riley, 56, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2023. Zane’s family will hold a celebration of life for family and friends in August at Atlantic Beach.
Zane Riley was born on March 20, 1967 in Greensboro, to Bobby and Ann Riley. He graduated from Havelock High school and went on to study at Atlantic Christian College. Zane is...
Margaret Hensley Moore
Jul 12, 2023
Margaret Moore, 94, of Jonesborough, passed away on Wednesday, July 12. Family will receive friends on Saturday, July 15 from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm at Wildwood Free Will Baptist Church, 4331 NC Hwy 42 W, Wilson. A funeral service will be held immediately following visitation at 6:00 pm. Pastors Jonathan Ange and Phil Ange will officiate.
Margaret was...
William Dennis Massengill
Jul 12, 2023
William Dennis Massengill, 56 of Wilson passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023. A service will be held at a later date in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson.
William is survived by his brother, Charles F. Massingill of Bailey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dillon and Martha Massengill; sister, Carolyn Outland and his brother, Dillon Lee Massengill.
Condolences directed...
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