Obituaries
Betty Jean Andras
Jun 19, 2022
Betty Jean Andras, 84, of Lucama, passed away Sunday. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Visitation will be prior to the service from 5:00-5:45 p.m. Rev. Linda Burroughs will officiate.
Betty Jean is survived by her sons, Tim Andras and, wife...
Yates William Webb
Jun 17, 2022
Yates William Webb, 89 of Stantonsburg passed away Friday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Good News Advent Christian Church Cemetery, 7000 Holdens Cross Road, Fountain. Rev. Thomas Ellis and Rev. Alex Ellis will of officiate.
The family will receive Thursday evening from 6 – 8 p.m....
Robert "Bob" Earl Taylor
Jun 14, 2022
Robert “Bob” Earl Taylor, 79, of Sims, passed away Tuesday. A Funeral Service will be held at 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Rev. Jack Stone will officiate.
Bob was a giant among men, not...
Rachel Fike Pearson
Jun 14, 2022
Rachel Fike Pearson, 84 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A private service will be held for the family.
Rachel is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Pearson and wife, Diedrea of Middlesex, Warren “Neal” Pearson of Wilson, and Mark Pearson of Wilson; daughters, Robbin Strickland and husband, Mickey of Spring Hope, and Kimberly Pearson of Wilson; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren;...
Sylvia Owens Matthews
Jun 12, 2022
Sylvia Lynn Owens was born to Bennie William Owens and Martha Thelma Williams Owens on the 22nd of January 1942. Her earthly journey ended on the 12th of June 2022, and she entered her Heavenly home secured by her strong belief in her Lord and Savior.
A Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15,...
William "Rabbit" Charles McKeel
Jun 11, 2022
William “Rabbit” Charles McKeel, 73, of Bailey, passed away Saturday. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery. Rev. Brittney and Chase Caldwell will officiate.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 16, 2022, at Joyner’s...
Anne Jones Davis
Jun 9, 2022
Anne Jones Davis, 76 of Elm City passed away Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June, 12 at Crosspointe Baptist Church, 400 East Main Street, Fremont. Interment will follow in Macclesfield Town Cemetery, Macclesfield. Rev. David Varnell will officiate.
The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1 – 2:45 p.m. Sunday at Crosspointe Baptist...
Charles Kenneth Keen
Jun 8, 2022
Charles Kenneth Keen, 76, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday. No Funeral or Memorial Service is immediately planned.
Charles is survived by his loving wife, Melissa Keen of the home; sons, Kenneth Wayne Keen and Charles Russell Keen; sister, Sandra Keen Waddell and brother, Ray Thomas Keen.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mattie Keen;...
Patsy McDonough Adkins
Jun 8, 2022
Patsy McDonough Adkins, 85, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Maplewood Cemetery.
Patsy always had a special touch and a drive for helping people. She obtained her master’s degree in Nursing and Psychology Sciences from the Hospital Corps School where she served her country...
Bryce Kendall Cone
Jun 7, 2022
Bryce Kendall Cone, 65, of Middlesex, departed this life on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, and went to be with Jesus. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022, at Gold Valley Church of God. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. Pastor Russell Todd and Pastor Christopher Payne will officiate.
The family will...
Charles "Chuck" Garland Floars
Jun 7, 2022
Chuck Floars, 64, of Wilson, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
Chuck attended UNC at Chapel Hill and had a career as a bank executive. He loved working outdoors and cooking on the grill for everyone and hosted numerous holiday events. Chuck enjoyed the coast and spending time with his...
Myung Hak Kim
Jun 3, 2022
Myung Hak Kim, 83, of Wilson, passed away June 3 at home from multiple myeloma. He was born May 6, 1938 in Pyongyang, Korea and was predeceased by his parents, Seong and Sung Kim. Myung is survived by his wife, Sook Cha Kim; his son Young Kyoon Kim (wife, Jennifer Carr Kim), her son Bradley Carr Prosser (Partner, Wendy Aves)...
John A Winstead, Jr.
Jun 3, 2022
John A. Winstead, 86 of Wilson passed away peacefully at home after a long time with Alzheimer s. He was born November 19, 1935. A graveside service with Masonic Rites will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Charles Robl, and Rev. Jim Bell will officiate.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from...
Mary Elizabeth Arrington-Lanier
Jun 3, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Arrington-Lanier, 37 of Goldsboro passed away Friday. A celebration of her life will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2022 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
The family will receive friends and family Monday evening prior to the service from 5 – 5:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.
Mary is...
Charles "Charlie" Buck Jones, Jr.
Jun 1, 2022
Charles “Charlie” Buck Jones, Jr., 65 of Lucama passed away Wednesday. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in Marsh Swamp Original Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, 6664 Rock Ridge School Road, Sims. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...
Bobby Lee Moore
May 31, 2022
Bobby Lee Moore, 91, of Kenly, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022. A “Celebration of Life” service with military honors, will be held on Thursday, June 23, at 5:00 PM at 1165 Scott Road, Kenly, followed by a reception.
He is survived by his children, Karen Lee Moore-Mercer and husband, Danny of Wilson, Robert “Rob” Allen Moore of...
Ruby Rose Glover
May 31, 2022
Ruby Rose Glover, 91 of Bailey passed away Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2022 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery. Rev. David Arroyo and Rev. Charles Robl will officiate. The family request casual dress attire.
The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 1 – 2:45...
Billie Faye Narron
May 28, 2022
Billie Faye Narron, 72 of Middlesex passed away Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 8164 Flower Hill Road, Middlesex. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Pastor Ross Renfrow will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 1 – 1:45 p.m. Tuesday prior to the...
Janet Strickland Amerson
May 25, 2022
Janet Strickland Amerson, 65, of Wilson, passed away on Wednesday. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Stony Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 9646 Stoney Hill Church Road, Middlesex. Interment will follow in Hollywood Cemetery. Rev. Ricky Anderson will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., on Friday, May...
Vickie Raper Lamm
May 24, 2022
Vickie Raper Lamm, 67 of Lucama passed away Tuesday. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. David Kriger will officiate. Interment will follow in The Raper Family Cemetery, visitation will immediately follow Interment.
Vickie is survived by her husband, Tony Eli Lamm; son,...