Obituaries

Mark Lee Saunders

Mark Lee Saunders

Mar 28, 2023

Mark Lee Saunders, 52, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.  A memorial service will be held on June 3, 2023 at Eagle Farm Clubhouse, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. 

 

Mark is survived by his wife, Robin Shepherd Saunders; mother, Nancy Narron Lancaster and husband, Ray; sister, Lori Whitley (Donnie Ellis); niece, Amber Lynch and husband, Ed;...

Leslie Anne Jacobs

Leslie Anne Jacobs

Mar 26, 2023

Leslie Ann Jacobs, 39, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 1 from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, with the funeral service immediately following at 3:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  Chaplain Dr. Kenneth E. Jarman will officiate.

 

Leslie is survived by her son, Dylan Jacobs and his father,...

Byron DeCalvin Webb

Byron DeCalvin Webb

Mar 23, 2023

Byron DeCalvin Webb, 28, of Wilson, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 1:00 pm. at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, NC 27896. Reverend Matt Roman will officiate. 

 

Byron is survived by his precious daughter, Emma Rylee Webb; mother, Tammy Webb Greene; brothers,...

Franklin Dee Grimes

Franklin Dee Grimes

Mar 23, 2023

 

Franklin Dee Grimes, 88, of Stantonsburg, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023.  A graveside service will be held on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Eureka Cemetery at 2:00pm.

 

Franklin leaves behind daughters, Deborah Grimes Dail (Louis) of Farmville; Sandy Grimes Cooper (Gary) of Kenly; son, Dennis Grimes of Stantonsburg;  grandchildren, Shannon Hodge (Larry) of Kenly, Ashley Landvater (Jeremy) of...

Raymond Lee Winstead

Raymond Lee Winstead

Mar 23, 2023

Raymond Lee Winstead passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023.  A graveside service will be held on Sunday, March 26 at 2:00pm at Evergreen Memorial Park, with a visitation following the service.

 

Raymond was the owner and operated of Fitness News & Video at Brentwood for many years.

 

Raymond is survived by his daughter, Leigh W. Bridgers and...

James Earl Barnes

James Earl Barnes

Mar 20, 2023

James Earl Barnes, 86, of Black Creek, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 20, 2023. He was lovingly attended to by his family and his incredible hospice team.

 

He was born August 24, 1936, in Black Creek, NC. He grew up in Black Creek and graduated from Lee Woodard High School. After graduating, he enlisted in the...

Blanca Perla Stokes

Blanca Perla Stokes

Mar 15, 2023

 

  Blanca Perla Stokes, 45, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Duke Hospital in Durham, NC on Wednesday, March 15. There will be a visitation held on Friday, March 24 from 6:00-8:00pm and a memorial service on Saturday, March 25 at 2:00pm, both at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson.

  Growing up with her seven brothers and...

Genny Thorne Evans

Genny Thorne Evans

Mar 15, 2023

Genny Thorne Evans, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 15.  There will be a visitation on Friday, March 17 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 18 at 2:00 pm at Evergreen Memorial Park in Wilson.  William Edwards will officiate.

 

Genny’s favorite outing was...

Helen Jordan Woodard

Helen Jordan Woodard

Mar 14, 2023

Helen Jordan Woodard, 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 14.  No services are planned at this time.

 

Helen is survived by her daughters, Deborah Menter, Michelle Pinon, and Sande Falkwell; sons, Danny Woodard and Charles Woodard; one brother; nine grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

 

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, James Woodard, Jr. and son,...

Loren "Daryl" Campbell

Loren "Daryl" Campbell

Mar 13, 2023

Loren Daryl Campbell passed away on March 13, 2023.  A visitation will be held Friday, March 17 at Joyner’s Funeral Home from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  A graveside service will be held celebrating Daryl’s life on Saturday, March 18 at 1:00 pm at Black Creek Cemetery, 5547 Woodbridge Rd., Wilson, NC.

 

Daryl is survived by his daughter, Shala...

Michael Wayne Barnes

Michael Wayne Barnes

Mar 13, 2023

Michael Wayne Barnes, 61, of Elm City passed away in his home of natural causes on Monday, March 13.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 17 at Black Creek Cemetery at 11:00 am.

 

Michael graduated from Beddingfield High School and worked as a machine technician at Carolina Forging Company.  He then worked as an engineer for...

John "Johnny" Wesley Stokes, Jr.

John "Johnny" Wesley Stokes, Jr.

Mar 12, 2023

John (Johnny) Wesley Stokes, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 12th after a 10-month valiant battle with a glioblastoma.  He was 74 years old.

John was born on July 25, 1948, to John and Jacqueline Stokes in Wilson, NC.  He was a giving and caring person loved by all.

John is survived by his high school sweetheart and...

Wiley "Joe" Lewis

Wiley "Joe" Lewis

Mar 12, 2023

Wiley Joe Lewis, 55, of Mount Olive, passed away on March 12.  A visitation will be held at Joyner’s Funeral Home on Thursday, March 16 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 17 at 2:00 pm at Wayne Memorial Park, 2925 US Hwy 117, Dudley, NC.  Reverend Franklin Lane will officiate.

 

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Clyde Albert Dial, Sr.

Clyde Albert Dial, Sr.

Mar 8, 2023

 

Clyde Albert Dial, Sr. passed away on March 8.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 11 at 5 pm at Temple Wilson in Lucama with visitation to follow.

 

Clyde is survived by his wife, Alice Faye Newcomb Dial; sons, Clyde Albert Dial, Jr. and Curtis Allen Dial; sister, Eddie Mae Stokes; nine grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

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Grey "Maggie" Harris Thompson

Grey "Maggie" Harris Thompson

Mar 6, 2023

 

Grey “Maggie” Harris Thompson passed away on Monday, March 6.  A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 8 at 6:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC.  Visitation will be held immediately following the funeral service at Joyner's Funeral Home.

 

Maggie is survived by her son, Alton “Al” Ray Thompson, Jr. (Teri); granddaughters, Aleah Thompson and...

Martha Rose Clark Skinner

Martha Rose Clark Skinner

Mar 4, 2023

 

Martha Rose Clark Skinner passed away on Saturday, March 4.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 11 from 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 11 at 1:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  Interment will be immediately following at Maplewood Cemetery in Wilson, NC. ...

Charles Richard Nichols

Charles Richard Nichols

Mar 4, 2023

 

Charles Richard Nichols passed away on Saturday, March 4.  He was a lifelong farmer in Wilson county and will be greatly missed by his family, friends and community. 

 

Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 7 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC.  A graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 8...

Harper Thomas Black

Harper Thomas Black

Mar 3, 2023

 

Harper Thomas Black passed away on Friday, March 3.  A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 2 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Joyner's Funeral Home.

 

Harper is survived by his mother, Becky Stancil and stepfather, Matthew; father, Bobby Black and stepmother, Brandie; brother, Logan Black; sister, KayCee Stancil; grandparents, Tommy Wilson “BePa,” Bill...

Billy Ray Tripp

Billy Ray Tripp

Mar 2, 2023

Bill Tripp, 74, of Stantonsburg, NC passed away peacefully at home.  He is now an additional guardian angel watching over our family.

 

Bill was one of a kind, devoting and loving husband, father, and Papa.  He proudly served in the United States Navy Seabees and was a true Vietnam hero.  Bill was a member of the Wilson Moose Lodge...

Skylar Elizabeth Hall

Skylar Elizabeth Hall

Mar 1, 2023

 

Skylar Elizabeth Hall 

December 6, 2022 – March 1, 2023

 

Psalm 139:13-14

13 For you created my inmost being;

    you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

    your works are wonderful,

    I know that full well.



Skylar Elizabeth Hall passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms,...