Obituaries
Connie Bray Cooper
Jun 19, 2023
Connie B. Cooper, 64 of Wilson passed away at home on Monday, June 19, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening 5 – 5:45 p.m. prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Connie...
Philip Edward Winstead
Jun 16, 2023
Philip “Phil” Edward Winstead, 78, of the Town Creek community, passed away on Friday, June 16. The family will receive friends Monday, June 19 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, and at other times at the residence. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, June 20 at 2:00 pm...
Charles Thomas "Tom" Poston
Jun 14, 2023
Charles Thomas “Tom” Poston, of Wilson, passed away after several months of declining health. A funeral service will be held at Forest Hills Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 20 at 3:00 pm. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall. A private interment will follow later.
Charles Poston was born on December 17, 1935...
Nicholas Cody-Grant Johnson
Jun 13, 2023
Nicholas “Nick” Cody-Grant Johnson, 25 of Wilson passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Westmoreland Pentecostal Holiness Church, 3102 Tilghman Road N, Wilson.
Nick is survived by his son, O’Shea Lucas Johnson; mother, Tammy Godbey and husband, Jimmie; father, Tommy Johnson and wife, Faith; sisters,...
Lily Altman Mullinax
Jun 11, 2023
Lily Altman Mullinax, 90, a resident of Spring Arbor of Wilson for seven years passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, June 13, 2023, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Funeral services will be held in Greenville, South Carolina at a later date.
Lily was...
Glenda Lee Wilson
Jun 10, 2023
Glenda Lee (Bean) Wilson of Wilson, NC, passed away on June 10, 2023 at Wilson Medical Center, just 10 days from her 87th birthday. She was born on June 18, 1936 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to William Glenn and Bernice (Staley) Bean. She lived most of her life in the nearby town of Bluford where she played tricks on her...
Carolyn Grace Bennett Barnette
Jun 10, 2023
Carolyn Grace Bennett Barnette, 85 of Wilson passed away Saturday. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday evening, June 13, 2023, with the family receiving friends prior to service from 5 – 5:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Adrain Arnett will officiate.
Carolyn was born on December 12, 1937, in...
Pamela Bray Burbage
Jun 9, 2023
Pamela “Pam” Bray Burbage, 57, of Middlesex passed away Friday, June 9, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2023, at Midpoint Church of God, 5407 NC 231, Middlesex. Graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. in Burbage Family Cemetery, Sidney Road, Belhaven. Rev. Steve Edmundson and Rev. Mark Ingram will officiate.
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Betty Jones Bridgers Cullen
Jun 8, 2023
Betty Jones Bridgers Cullen, formerly of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023.
Betty was born in Wilson, North Carolina on August 1, 1950. Her parents were the late Charles Alex “Buck” Bridgers, owner of Bridgers Paint and Wallpaper Co., and Mildred Lee Jones Bridgers. Betty grew up on idyllic West Nash Street amongst extended family, friends,...
Fayette Smith Bowman
Jun 8, 2023
Fayette Smith Bowman
September 9, 1938 – June 8, 2023
Fayette Smith Bowman, 84, of Wilson passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm, Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, NC. A funeral service will be Saturday, June 10th in...
James Henry Newcomb
Jun 7, 2023
James Henry Newcomb, 91, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Christian Church, 207 Tarboro St NE, Wilson. Rev. Jamie Brame will officiate.
Henry is survived by his loving wife, Sue M. Newcomb; daughter, Sandra Orlene Newcomb of Rockville, Maryland; grandchildren, Heather, Jamie and Christopher; and...
Sammie Buford Bearden
Jun 6, 2023
Sammie Buford Bearden, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 6. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 9 in Good News Advent Christian Church Cemetery at 11:00 am. Reverend Thomas Ellis will officiate.
Sammie was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam War. He later went on to serve with the...
Dennis Earl Grimes
Jun 5, 2023
Dennis Earl Grimes, 59 of Stantonsburg passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023 in Eureka Town Cemetery, Highway 222, Eureka.
Dennis is survived by his sisters, Deborah Grimes Dail (Louis) of Farmville and Sandy Grimes Cooper (Gary) of Kenly, and his nieces, Shannon Hodge (Larry) and...
Gregory Gautier
Jun 5, 2023
Mr. Gregory Gautier, 64, of Wilson, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia of Wilson, two sons, and a host of other family members. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of North Carolina, 7413 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615.
Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral...
Judith Webb Proctor
Jun 1, 2023
Judith Webb Proctor, age 84, of Wilson, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 5 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, NC. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 6 at 11:00 am at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash...
Harold Braxton Turner
May 30, 2023
Harold Braxton Turner, age 89, entered the gates of Heaven from his home in Fremont, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.A US Veteran, avid Atlanta Braves fan, and a faithful member of Watery Branch Free Will Baptist in Stantonsburg. Mr. Turner was born July 23, 1933 in Wilson County, to the late Harry Franklin Turner and Rachel Holloman Turner. Young and in love,...
Larry Douglas Harris
May 30, 2023
Larry Douglas Harris, 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 30. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, June 1 at 6:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, NC. A visitation will immediately follow at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Reverend Jeff Holden will officiate.
Larry is survived by...
Myrtie Ray Page
May 28, 2023
Myrtie Ray Page, 92, passed away on Sunday, May 28 in Wake Forest. There will be a private graveside service.
Myrtie was born in Fayetteville, NC on October 5, 1930. Her parents were the late Troy Dixon Ray and Myrtle Harris Ray. She attended Rocky Mount High School, graduating in 1948. She attended Rex Hospital School of Nursing and...
James "Jamie" Herbert Council, Jr.
May 25, 2023
James “Jamie” Herbert Council, Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 25. Family will receive friends on Sunday, May 28 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, NC and at other times at the home. A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 29 at...
Vickie Roberts Boyette
May 24, 2023
Vickie Roberts Boyette, 69, passed away on Wednesday, May 24. Family will receive friends on Friday, May 26 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, NC.
Vickie is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Bobby Boyette of the home; daughter, Bobbie Boyette Butts and husband, Chris of Walstonburg;...
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