Obituaries
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...
Weston Lee Rodriquez
Aug 15, 2024
Weston “Baby Brudder” Lee Rodriquez passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, with the family receiving friends immediately following. Pastor Scott Sherrod will officiate.
“Baby Brudder” is survived by his parents, Steven and Sierra Rodriquez; brother, Waylon Gray Rodriquez all...
Jeffrey Alan Hall
Aug 15, 2024
Jeff Alan Hall, age 56 transitioned to his heavenly home after his persevering battle with stage 4 esophageal cancer on August 15, 2024, at 3:16 pm. He was surrounded by those he loved, his wife Tammy, daughters, father and so many friends that he thought of as family by his side.
Jeff was born in Charlotte to his late mother, Judith...
John Bunyan Bridgers
Aug 12, 2024
John Bunyan Bridgers, 91 of Wilson passed away Monday, August 12, 2024.
John retired from Electric Supply of Wilson.
John is survived by his daughter, Karen Sue Renfrow; sons, John Christman Bridgers and wife, Brenda, and Timothy Wayne Bridgers and wife, Angela; ten grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren, and his sisters, Linda Jean Strickland and Frances Louise Strickland.
He was preceded in death by his...
Nancy Bass Boykin
Aug 10, 2024
Nancy Bass Boykin, 93, of Wilson passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Pastor Morgan Daughety will officiate.
The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 1-1:45pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Nancy was a true Southern lady and a woman of...
James Wesley Barnes, III
Aug 10, 2024
James Wesley Barnes, III 75, of Pikeville passed away Friday, August 9, 2024. A special gathering of friends and family will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
He was raised in the Rock Ridge Community. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from NC State University. James...
Benjiman Dwaine Taylor
Aug 10, 2024
Benjiman Dwaine Taylor, 80, of Bailey passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Pastor Wayne Whitley will officiate.
The family will receive friends Wednesday morning from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Dwaine is...
George "Tommy" Thomas Brannan
Aug 6, 2024
George “Tommy” Thomas Brannan, 81 of Wilson passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2024, in Selma Memorial Gardens, 1530 S Pollock Street, Selma. Robin Glover will officiate.
Tommy was an avid billiards player, and he had a flair for growing plants and trees. Tommy made numerous friends serving...
Jonathon Paul Ayscue
Aug 5, 2024
Jonathon Paul Ayscue, 40 of Wilson passed away Monday, August 5, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, August 12, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson, with the family receiving friends following the service until 8 p.m. Pastor Matt Roman will officiate.
Jonathon is survived by his wife, April Ayscue; sons, Jonathon Ayscue, Jr. and wife, Skylar, Shane...
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