Obituaries

Thomas Elliot Lamm

Thomas Elliot Lamm

Apr 6, 2023

Thomas Elliot Lamm, 89, passed away on Thursday, April 6.  Visitation will be held on Monday, April 10 at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm.  A funeral service will be held at Joyner’s Funeral Home at 2:00 pm.  Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park following the funeral service.  Reverend Mark Harrell will officiate.

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Ralph James Kennedy, Jr.

Ralph James Kennedy, Jr.

Apr 5, 2023

Ralph James Kennedy, Jr., 91, passed away on Wednesday, April 5.  Visitation will be held Monday, April 10 at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm.  A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 11 at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC at 11:00 am.  Interment will immediately follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Wilson, NC. ...

Jonathan Aric Greer

Jonathan Aric Greer

Apr 4, 2023

Jonathan Aric Greer, 54, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023.  A special gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, April 7, 2023 at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

 

He was employed for 23 years at Eagle Transport Corporation in Rocky Mount, NC and was the Vice President of Operations.  He...

Adalind Noelle Robbins

Adalind Noelle Robbins

Apr 2, 2023

Adalind Noelle Robbins, daughter of Ambriel L. Robbins and Tyler K. Robbins. 

 

Our angel was born asleep on April 2nd. We cherish the moments of your life that you were with us. From July to March, you were growing, living, and surrounded with love and comfort. You made us all smile and overflow with excitement to meet you. We...

Sandra Lynn Dilda Cox

Sandra Lynn Dilda Cox

Apr 1, 2023

 

Sandra Lynn Cox, 65, passed away on Saturday, April 1.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 8 at 10:00 am at Lucama Global Methodist Church in Lucama, NC.

 

Sandra is survived by her husband, Linwood David Cox; sisters, Wanda Gail Dilda and Sharon Dilda Yepiz; brother, William Jerry Dilda; and special niece, Diamond Grimmett Callaway.

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Daniel Ray Emory

Daniel Ray Emory

Mar 30, 2023

Daniel Ray Emory, 73,of Lucama, passed away on Thursday, March 30.  A funeral service is not planned at this time.

 

Daniel is survived by his wife, Jo Ann of Lucama; son, Shawn Emory and Shirley of Fremont; daughter, Michaela Emory and Thomas of Wilson; and grandson, Matthew Emory and Kayla of LaGrange.

 

Daniel was preceded in death by...

Michelle Ferrell Mooring

Michelle Ferrell Mooring

Mar 29, 2023

Michelle Ferrell Mooring, 53, passed away on Wednesday, March 29.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 1 at 6:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  A visitation will be held immediately following the funeral service at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  Interment will be held on Sunday, April 2 at 2:00 pm at Black Creek Cemetery.  Reverend Jerome Mozingo will...

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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