Obituaries

Caleb Christian Winstead

Caleb Christian Winstead

Jun 12, 2024



Caleb Christian Winstead is walking on the streets of gold as he passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Restoration Purpose Church, Bailey. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Pastor Jason Gabbard will officiate. 

The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 1:30...

Ervin Cecil Wells

Ervin Cecil Wells

Jun 12, 2024

Ervin Cecil Wells, 84, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Trinity Baptist Church, 3624 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Officiating is Pastor Mike Renfrow and guests.

The family will receive friends Friday evening, June 21, 2024, from 6 –...

Margaret Ann Rose Boykin

Margaret Ann Rose Boykin

Jun 11, 2024



 

Margaret Ann Rose Boykin, 75 of New Bern passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024.   Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson with the family receiving friends following in the cemetery.  Rev. Charles Robl will officiate.

The family will receive...

Jimmie Douglas Worrell

Jimmie Douglas Worrell

Jun 10, 2024

 

Jimmie Douglas Worrell, 81, of Bailey passed away Monday, June 10, 2024.   A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey.  Rev. Rusty Russell will officiate.

 

Jimmie served his country with honor and pride with the United States Air Force.  He was a farmer for over fifty years, and was well...

Samuel Thomas Cockrell

Samuel Thomas Cockrell

Jun 9, 2024

Samuel Thomas Cockrell, 60 of Lucama passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. 

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11 - 11:45 a.m. at Joyner's Funeral Home, Wilson

Samuel is survived by his daughter, Ashley Cockrell of...

Edna "Boonie" Harrell Skinner

Edna "Boonie" Harrell Skinner

Jun 9, 2024

 

Edna “Boonie” Harrell Skinner, 87, of Elm City passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024.  A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Inurnment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson.  Rev. Melvin Barnette will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...

Brad Neil Agar

Brad Neil Agar

Jun 8, 2024

 

Brad Neil Agar, 65, of Wilson passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024.  A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Brad is survived by his wife, Anita Agar; daughter, Courtney Agar and husband, Marcel Menner of Boston, Massachusetts; granddaughter, Lily Marie Menner of Boston; sister, Cindy...

Michael "Big Mike" Ray Bullock

Michael "Big Mike" Ray Bullock

Jun 5, 2024

 

Michael “Big Mike” Ray Bullock, 57, of Fountain passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024.  Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2024 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Rev. Thumper Dixon

 

The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 12 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson, and other times at the home...

Beulah Carlyle Etheridge

Beulah Carlyle Etheridge

Jun 5, 2024



Beulah Carlyle Etheridge passed away on June 5, 2024. ­­­­­­­­­­­A private graveside service will be conducted with her grandson, Rev. Matt Spence officiating.  The family will receive friends at the homes of Patsy Woodard and/or Junior Etheridge. 

 

She was born to the late Burl Thomas and Glatha Ann Carlyle in Franklin County on November 24, 1932. She worked beside her dad...

James Donnie Creech

James Donnie Creech

Jun 3, 2024



James Donnie Creech, 74 of Kenly passed away Monday, June 3, 2024.   The family will receive friends Thursday evening, June 6, 2024, from 7 – 9 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

James is survived by his loving wife, Myrtle Faye Roberson Creech; sons, Stacy Creech and wife, Sheryl of Wilson, and Travis Creech of Kenly;...

Betty "Pynese" Peele

Betty "Pynese" Peele

Jun 1, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

Betty “Pynese” Peele

July 10, 1930-June 1, 2024

 

 

Betty “Pynese” Peele, 93, of Lima, Oh passed away at 5:11 pm, Saturday June 1, 2024 at Saint Rita’s Medical Center. Funeral Service will be held Thursday June 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Rd Pkwy W, Wilson NC 27896. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash...

Wanda Jo Lamm Barnes

Wanda Jo Lamm Barnes

May 31, 2024

 

Wanda Jo Lamm Barnes

September 22, 1947-May 31,2024

 

  Wanda Jo Lamm Barnes 76 of Wilson passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral service will be held on Thursday June 6,2024 at 11:00am in the chapel of Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson NC, with interment at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash St N, Wilson NC 27896. Pastor Gail Skinner...

Norma Jean Williams

Norma Jean Williams

May 27, 2024

 

Norma Jean Williams, 61, of Elm City passed away Monday, May 27, 2024.  A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Williams Barnes Cemetery, Wiggins Mill Road, Wilson.   Pastor Lee Britt will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends Saturday evening, June 1, 2024, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...

Patricia Carol Grimes

Patricia Carol Grimes

May 26, 2024



Patricia Barnes Grimes, 73 of Wilson passed away Sunday.  A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Chase Family Cemetery, 402 Forehand Road, Pikeville.

 

The family will receive friends Friday evening May 31, 2024, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Patricia is survived by her husband of forty...

Gene Carol Ferrell

Gene Carol Ferrell

May 26, 2024



Gene Carol Ferrell, 73, of Wilson passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024.   The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5 -7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Gene served his country with honor and pride during the Vietnam War with the Army from July 27, 1971 – April 26, 1974.

 

Gene is survived by his sons,...

Charles Dewey Earp

Charles Dewey Earp

May 23, 2024



Charles Dewey Earp, 63 of Bailey passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024.   Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2024, with the family receiving friends immediately following at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Rev. Walt Tyndall will officiate.

  Interment will be Wednesday June 5, 2024 at 11:00am at Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey NC 

Charles...

John Michael Shifflett

John Michael Shifflett

May 22, 2024

 

 

John Michael Shifflett, 59 of Wilson passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

 

John is survived by his daughter, Jane Whitson; sons, John Shifflett, Jr., Kenneth Shifflett, Dillon Shifflett all of Virginia, John Napoli III of Texas, and Joey Napoli of New York; granddaughter, Lila Shifflett of Virginia; grandsons, Jude Ivey of North Carolina, and Isaac Napoli of Texas; sisters, Christina Loving...

Frederic "Fred" John Schroeder, Jr.

Frederic "Fred" John Schroeder, Jr.

May 22, 2024



Frederic John Schroeder, Jr., 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at his residence at The Village at Brookwood in Burlington.

 

Fred was born in Bay Shore, Town of Islip, New York on January 9, 1939, to Frederic J. Schroeder, Sr. and Emelia Theresa Hageman Schroeder. He was a 1957 graduate of The Stony Brook School, a college preparatory school;...

Jerry Alan Cooper

Jerry Alan Cooper

May 22, 2024



Jerry Cooper, 72 of Bailey passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, with the family receiving friends immediately following the service.  Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 

Jerry loved to spend time with his family and friends.  He...

Shelton King Hinnant

Shelton King Hinnant

May 21, 2024

 

Shelton King Hinnant, 61 of Kenly passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024.   Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Buckhorn Methodist Church, 8102 NC Hwy 42, Kenly.  Interment will follow in Buckhorn Cemetery, Kenly.  Rev. Richard Hartman and John Bailey will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon, May 29, 2024, from 1...