Obituaries
Melvie Jean Tant Lanier
Jul 13, 2025
Melvie Jean Tant Lanier, 81, of Wilson passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Pastor Daniel Parker will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...
John Thomas Tilton
Jul 13, 2025
John Thomas Tilton, July 10, 1947 - July 13, 2025, after an extended illness, gained his heavenly wings at his Wilson home, surrounded by loved ones.
John is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Brenda Harrell Tilton and grandson, Thomas Tilton Evans. They are comforted knowing he joined his daughter, Tonya Tilton Evans, in heaven.
John was born in Wayne County...
Edith Bass Carter
Jul 12, 2025
Edith Bass Carter, 89, of Kenly passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Buckhorn Methodist Church, 8102 NC Highway, 42, Kenly. Rev. David Arroyo and Rev. Carol Dean will officiate.
Edith was a retired switchboard operator with Wilson Memorial Hospital.
Edith is survived by her son, Patrick Henry Carter; daughter-in-law,...
Roger "Mike" Michael Strickland
Jul 12, 2025
Roger Michael “Mike” Strickland, 62, of Bailey, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 12, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 19th at 11 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, with a visitation following. Pastor Ricky Anderson will officiate.
Mike dedicated thirty years of service to the North Carolina...
Brenda Lamm Lamm
Jul 8, 2025
Brenda Lamm Lamm of Bailey passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Chris Glover will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening, July 12, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road...
Linwood Allen Newcomb, Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
Linwood Allen Newcomb, Jr., 67, of Lucama passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Kenly Town Cemetery. Brother Ervin Lewis will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 12 – 1:15 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...
Helen Lewis Shelton
Jul 8, 2025
Helen Lewis Shelton of Wilson passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment to follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...
Donna Marie Owen
Jul 7, 2025
Donna Marie Owen, 73, of Kenly passed away Monday, July 7, 2025. Per Donna’s wishes there will not be a service.
Donna is survived by her sons, BJ Shepard and wife, Stacy, and Jonathan Shepard; grandson, Codie Shepard and wife, Lupe; granddaughter, Dakota Shepard; step-son, Brian Owen; step-daughter, Amand Owen; brother, George Taylor and wife, Beverly, and sister, Sherry Mohn.
She was...
Patrece "Pat" Sasser
Jul 5, 2025
Patrece “Pat” Sasser, 67 of Wilson passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Marsh Swamp Originial Free Will Baptist Church, 6664 Rock Ridge School Road, Sims. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening July 9, 2025,...
Carolyn Avery
Jul 4, 2025
Carolyn Avery a loving mother and grandmother often known for her gentle and kind spirit passed away Friday, July 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. LaVon Phillips will officiate.
The family will receive friends prior to service on Wednesday from...
Billy Gray Mason
Jul 1, 2025
THE SERVICE HAS BEEN CANCELLED - SERVICE AT A LATER DATE
Mr. Billy Gray Mason, 76 of Wilson, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Previous listed services have been rescheduled, and new times will be announced at a later time.
Billy grew up in Wilson, and has lived in Ahoskie for many years. He was an all around good guy, who was always...
William Reynolds Williams
Jun 28, 2025
William Reynolds Williams
May 15, 1946-June 28, 2025
Wm. Reynolds Williams, a lawyer, entrepreneur and civic leader, died Saturday, June 28, 2026, at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC, after an illness.
Reynolds, or “Big R” as he was affectionally called by his family, was born in Mullins in 1946, the son of the late James Kendree and Janie Katherine Myrick Williams....
Martha "Frances" Bryant
Jun 27, 2025
Martha “Frances” Bryant
February 5, 1948-June 27, 2025
Martha “Frances” Bryant 77, of Bailey passed away on Friday June 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 1,2025 at 11:00am, in the chapel of Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Rd Pkwy W, Wilson, NC 27896, with interment to follow at The Bailey Town Cemetery.
The family...
Dara Daniell Frieden
Jun 25, 2025
Dara Danielle Amerson Frieden, 41 of Wilson, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 13 at Victory Life Church, 4129 US 301 S, Wilson. Senior Paster Winston J. Author will officiate.
Dara was a spiritual ladybug, with a nickname Buttercup. She loved to sing, dance, be goofy, and...
David Robert Moore, Jr.
Jun 25, 2025
David Robert Moore, Jr
December 10, 1984-June 25, 2025
David Robert Moore, Jr., 40 of Wilson passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. His memorial gathering will be conducted Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson. Interment will follow at a later date, in a private, graveside ceremony officiated by Pastor Greg Barnes.
David was a loving husband,...
Kimberly Yelverton Biggs
Jun 22, 2025
Kimberly Yelverton Biggs, 65, of Wilson passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Joyner’ Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Kim is survived by her loving husband of twenty-six years, David Biggs; sister, Betty Felton and husband, Ricky; brother,...
Regina Robin Joyner
Jun 19, 2025
Regina Robin Joyner
August 26, 1962-June 19, 2025
Regina Robin Joyner, 62 of Wilson, NC passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The family are planning a service at a later date.
Regina is survived by her son Timothy “TJ” Taylor. Sisters Sharon Lamm, Dorothy Bailey, and Amy Taylor. Also her special friend and companion Timmy Taylor.
Regina is preceded in death by her...
David Alden Howell
Jun 14, 2025
David A. Howell, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 14, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born and raised in Wilson, David graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He spent his career working in the food and pharmaceutical industries, where he was known for his dedication, problem-solving skills, and strong...
Daryel Lomax Newsome
Jun 14, 2025
Daryel Lomax Newsome, 73, of Lucama passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Black Creek Town Cemetery. Rev. DeWayne Eakes will officiate.
Daryel loved going to the beach and enjoyed a meal at Amy Jo’s restaurant. He was retired from Wilson Medical Center after twenty years of service.
Daryel...
Roy Parrish
Jun 13, 2025
Roy Parrish, 83, of Wilson passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Elmwood Cemetery, 303 E North Street, Fremont. Rev. Jasper Renfrow and Rev. Steve Strickland will officiate.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...
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