Jun 18, 2026

Mildred Magdalene Brantley, 92, of Lucama passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. Donnie Baker will officiate.

The family will receive friends Monday evening, June 22, 2026 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...

Jun 17, 2026

Jimmie Moore Crane Hargett, 91, of Sims passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Central United Methodist Church, 801 S Hayne Street, Monroe.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church.

Jimmie played the organ...

Jun 17, 2026

Melanie Leigh Odom Bashore, 71, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026. A celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 2 – 4 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Melanie loved her career as a social worker with Wilson Medical Center. She found joy at the beach, and working outside. Melanie loved...

Jun 16, 2026

Hazel Robbins Pate, 85, of Lucama passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. She was born in Farmville, North Carolina and was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, one granddaughter, and her beloved cat.

Hazel is survived by her daughter, Wanda Wooten (Paul), son, Bryan Whitley, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

She was known by her many friends for her...

Jun 15, 2026

Charlotte Jean Mercer Bissette, 88, of Elm City passed away Monday, June 15, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at the home place.

Jean spent her life working...

Jun 14, 2026

Danny Ray Crocker, 55, of Wilson passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026. The family will receive friends Saturday morning, June 27, 2026, from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. with a memorial service to follow at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Danny took pride in his work as a carpenter for over twenty-five years. He enjoyed riding horses, hunting or...

Jun 11, 2026

Jean “Jeno” Joseph Cossette, 68, of Wilson passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Tony Anders will officiate.

The family will receive friends Thursday morning, June 18, 2026, from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...

Jun 11, 2026

Louis Ray Whitman, Jr., 60 of Lucama passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in the Whitman Family Cemetery, Lucama. Rev. Jasper Kent will officiate.

The family will receive friends Monday evening, June 15, 2026, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Louis...

Jun 9, 2026

George Earl Howard, 93, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The family will receive friends Friday afternoon, June 12, 2026, from 1:00 – 1:45 pm with a service to follow at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. John Turner will officiate. George grew up on...

Jun 8, 2026

Ashton Blake Turner passed away Monday, June 8, 2026. A celebration of his life will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Harbor Light Holiness Church, 4029 NC 42 Hwy E, Wilson. Kyle Williams will officiate.

Ashton is survived by his loving parents, Brittany and Rodney Turner; brothers, Bradley and Aiden Turner; maternal grandparents, Ervin and Jennifer Lewis;...

Jun 7, 2026

Jun 6, 2026

Rev. Sidney Bryant Webb, 83, of Wilson passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, June 6, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson. Interment will follow in Thompson Chapel Church Cemetery, 5620 Thompson Chapel Church Road in Wilson. Rev. Patsy Jones will officiate.

The...

Jun 5, 2026

Teresa Jayne Powell, 63, of Bailey passed away Friday, June 5, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2026, at Pentecostal Lighthouse Church, Elm City. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Pastor Shawn Garnett will officiate.

The family will receive friends Monday afternoon prior to the service from 1 – 1:45 p.m. at Pentecostal...

Jun 3, 2026

Linda Marie Carter, 76 of Middlesex, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, peacefully at the Hospice House in Smithfield with her family by her side. A funeral service will be held at 11a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Pastor David Varnell and Pastor Keith Holland will officiate.

The family will...

Jun 2, 2026

Lettie Crocker Ray, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Lettie was born in Johnston County on August 3, 1937, one of twelve children, to the late Johnnie and Nellie Boykin Crocker. She was married to the late Nathan Ray who preceded her in death in 2022.

She loved the Lord and was a member of...

Jun 1, 2026

Claudia Joyner Baker, 70, of Wilson passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Claudia was a devoted wife, mother, granny and friend whose kindness, strength, and unwavering love touched everyone who knew her. She served as the Executive Director of VRSW of Wilson, where she dedicated many years of service and leadership, making a...

Jun 1, 2026

Kelly Elaine Quigley Smith, 54, of Sims passed away Monday, June 1, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S Circle Drive, Rocky Mount. A private burial for the family will be held. Rev. Dr. Michael Coppock will officiate.

The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon prior to the...

May 31, 2026

Elizabeth “Faye” Harrell Mitchell, 79, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend whose life was marked by unwavering faith, deep love for her family, and a kind spirit that touched all who knew her.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5,...

May 31, 2026

Lois Marie Smith, 93 of Wilson passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026. The family will have a private burial.

Marie loved cooking for her family and friends. She was a faithful servant to her Lord, her favorite activity was praising him and reading the Bible. Marie loved her husband of sixty-two years with all of heart and missed him dearly after...

May 30, 2026

Landon Ray Ratley, 19 of Kenly passed away. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2026, at St. Mary’s Church, 8456 Saint Mary Church Road, Lucama. Rev. David Kriger will officiate.

The family will receive friends and family Saturday prior to the service from 1 – 1:45 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Lucama.

Landon is survived by...