Obituaries

Chad Ryan Dryman

Chad Ryan Dryman

Oct 8, 2022

Chad Ryan Dryman, 31, of Bailey, passed away on Saturday. No Funeral Service is immediately planned.

 

Chad is survived by his mother, Tanya Smith Dryman of South Carolina; sister, Nichole Barnes and husband, Lucas, of Sims; brother, Shane Dryman and wife, Harleigh, of South Carolina; grandmother, Shirley Smith of Kentucky; niece, Juliette Dryman of South Carolina and nephews, Kamden...

Joseph Ray Cook

Joseph Ray Cook

Oct 7, 2022

Joseph Ray Cook, 74 of Rocky Mount departed from this life on earth to his heavenly home, to be with Jesus Christ and his loved ones who have gone before him.

 

Ray was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, and friend, but most of all a child of God.  He was loved deeply by his family and all...

Thomas Adlai Ellington

Thomas Adlai Ellington

Oct 7, 2022

Thomas Adlai Ellington, 72 of Sims passed away Friday.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey.  The Rev. Larry Barlow will officiate.

 

The family will receive Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...

Marvin Lewis Matthews

Marvin Lewis Matthews

Oct 7, 2022

Marvin Lewis Matthews, 84, passed from this life, surrounded by family in his home on Friday, October 7, 2022. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, October 10, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Ray Barnhill and Rev. Mark Harrell will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 – 2:00...

Shawn Scott Lucas

Shawn Scott Lucas

Oct 5, 2022

Shawn Scott Lucas, 54, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

 

Shawn is survived by his aunt, Tina Joyner of Wilson; best friend, Jennifer Love of Wilson and his furry feline companion, Bigsby; as well as a host of loving family members and friends in North Carolina and Texas.

 

He...

Vernon Lee Smith

Vernon Lee Smith

Oct 5, 2022

Vernon Lee Smith, 66, of Elm City, passed away Wednesday. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 7, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Johnny Hendricks and Rev. Gene Wells will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Lee is survived by...

Edward "Eddie" Vance Rowe

Edward "Eddie" Vance Rowe

Oct 4, 2022

Edward “Eddie” Vance Rowe, 62, of Kenly, passed away Tuesday. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Barry Stallings will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m., on Saturday, prior to the service.

 

Eddie was most happy when he was fishing along...

Jon Welbourne Phillips

Jon Welbourne Phillips

Sep 29, 2022

On Thursday, September 29, 2022, Jon W. Phillips, beloved husband and father passed away after a short battle with Parkinson’s disease.

 

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

 

Born to the late Lydia...

Patricia Ann Luper Talton

Patricia Ann Luper Talton

Sep 29, 2022

Patricia Ann Luper Talton, 81, of Lucama, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday. A private family service will be held at a later date.

 

Patricia is survived by her daughters, Pam Flood and husband, John and Penny White and husband, Chris; granddaughter, Georgianna Lewis and husband, Hunter; grandsons, Bradley Phillips and Joseph Hall; twin grandchildren, Lexi and...

Nancy Diane Hartman Foulkrod

Nancy Diane Hartman Foulkrod

Sep 28, 2022

Nancy Diane Hartman Foulkrod, 71, of Lucama, passed away peacefully on Wednesday. Funeral Arrangements will be held in Seneca Falls, New York at Sanderson-Moore Funeral Home.

 

Funeral Service details are pending at this time and will be updated in the near future in the Finger Lakes Times.

 

Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net and Sanderson-Moore...

Rosa Lynn Worthington Pace

Rosa Lynn Worthington Pace

Sep 27, 2022

Rosa Lynn Worthington Pace, 56, of Sims, passed away peacefully on Tuesday. A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Farmington Heights Church, Wilson.  Rev. Daylon Mooneyham, Rev. Lavon Phillips and Rev. Robert Worthington will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

 

A graveside service will be held in...

Dr. Henry Wayne Ridout

Dr. Henry Wayne Ridout

Sep 26, 2022

Dr. Henry Wayne Ridout, 82, of Wilson, passed away Monday. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Claire Colcord will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends immediately following the service in Clark Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 414 Sunset Road NW, Wilson, North Carolina, 27893.

 

Wayne grew up...

James "Jimmy" Ransom Hinnant, Jr.

James "Jimmy" Ransom Hinnant, Jr.

Sep 24, 2022

James “Jimmy” Ransom Hinnant, Jr., 79, of Wilson, passed away Saturday. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. Rev.

 

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m., at Joyner’s Funeral...

Jason Randall Petway

Jason Randall Petway

Sep 24, 2022

Jason Randall Petway, 48, of Wilson, passed away Saturday. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Lavon Phillips and Rev. Scott Sauls will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.

 

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m., at Joyner’s Funeral...

Carolyn Ann Taylor

Carolyn Ann Taylor

Sep 23, 2022

Carolyn Ann Taylor, 74 of Bailey passed away Friday.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

 

Carolyn is survived by her loving husband, James Taylor of fifty-three years, her dear family and friends.

 

Carolyn was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

 

Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.

Louis Joseph Rosas, Jr.

Louis Joseph Rosas, Jr.

Sep 23, 2022

Louis Joseph Rosas, Jr., 88, of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully September 23rd at home surrounded by family. Louis served his country in the military for over 20 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion.

Louis is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; children...

Thomas "Tom" Woodard Ruffin, Jr.

Thomas "Tom" Woodard Ruffin, Jr.

Sep 23, 2022

Thomas “Tom” Woodard Ruffin, Jr., 68, of Wilson, passed away Friday. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. David Barnes will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Tom is survived by his life companion...

Mary Elizabeth Winbourne

Mary Elizabeth Winbourne

Sep 22, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Winbourne, 92, of Columbia Maryland passed away Thursday September 22. The family will receive friends and family Wednesday, October 5, 2022, from 2:00-3:00 p.m., at Joyner's Funeral Home 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.

 

Mary was born in Wilson and moved to Washington DC with her husband, Lonnie. They then moved to...

Minnie Thorne Winborne

Minnie Thorne Winborne

Sep 21, 2022

Minnie Thorne Winborne, 91, of Sims, passed away peacefully on Wednesday. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends from 6:30 – 8:30 on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, as...

Richard "Rich" Alan Scarberry, Jr.

Richard "Rich" Alan Scarberry, Jr.

Sep 21, 2022

Richard “Rich” Alan Scarberry, Jr., 55 of Wilson passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.  The family will receive friends and family Saturday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Rich was a lifetime fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Indians, and Cleveland Browns.  He was a member of...