Dolan Henry Atkinson
May 30, 2026
Dolan Henry Atkinson, 90, of Lucama passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026. He requested that in lieu of a funeral or visitation, a graveside service be held to celebrate his life. The service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. Kelley Smart will officiate.
Dolan was a devoted family man,...
Charles "Mac" Malcolm Twisdale
May 28, 2026
Charles Malcolm “Mac” Twisdale, 54 of Stantonsburg passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Kitty Askins Hospice of Goldsboro.
Mac was a loving husband, father, son, brother, nephew and uncle. His greatest legacy was his love of family.
Mac is survived by his wife, Gail, his three children, Zachary, Rebecca and Gretchen; parents, Sheila and Jimmy Lamm; brothers, Jamie (Maria), Shannon...
Willie Jay Brantley
May 28, 2026
Willie Jay Brantley, 86, of Bailey passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Rev. Billy Hall will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon prior to the service from 2 – 2:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Jay was...
Shirley Joyce Grissom Hamilton
May 28, 2026
Shirley Joyce Grissom Hamilton passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Wilson, North Carolina.
Born on October 26, 1935, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Shirley was the daughter of the late George Lester Grissom and Edith Jennings Grissom. She graduated from Gastonia High School and began a life marked by dedication to family, service, travel, and lifelong learning.
In 1954, Shirley married...
Ezekiel Ellis Strayhorn
May 24, 2026
A celebration of Ezekiel's life will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at L.N. Forbes Original Free Will Baptist Tabernacle, 1800 Lane St SE, Wilson
The Strayhorn family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who offered support, through prayers, flowers, and acts of kindness, during this time of great sorrow. Special thanks to those who went above and...
Tracy Allen Sharpe
May 24, 2026
Tracy Allen Sharpe, 58 of Wilson went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 24, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon prior to the service from 2 – 2:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...
Bennie Jay Eatmon
May 24, 2026
Bennie Jay Eatmon, age 70, of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at WakeMed. Born in Wilson County, he was the son of the late Eatchel J. Eatmon and Margaret Price Eatmon.
While we grieve his loss deeply, we also celebrate the life of a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, loyal friend and faithful son of God. He...
Anna Sophia Wheeler
May 22, 2026
Anna Sophia Wheeler, 61, of Wilson passed away Friday, May 22, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Rev. Cliff Lewin will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday prior to the service from 1 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Anna loved to...
Barbara Gardner Scott
May 20, 2026
Barbara Gardner Scott, 90 of Wilson passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Pastor Ken Cobb will officiate.
The family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 10 -10:45 a.m. prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...
John Walter Bryant
May 20, 2026
John Walter Bryant, 65 of Middlesex passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Rev. Mike Creekmore will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon prior to the service from 1 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
John is...
Jo Ellen Finch Murray
May 15, 2026
Jo Ellen Finch Murray 86 of Bailey, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Bailey Methodist Church, 12437 Green Street, Bailey. Inurnment will be held at noon Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Pastor Michael Coppock will officiate.
The family...
Charles "Charlie" Graham Price
May 15, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Graham Price 76 of Wilson, passed away on Friday May 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at the White Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 2:00pm. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park in Wilson, NC The Rev. Hal Jones and Daniel Lancaster will officiate.
The family...
Wanda Jo Etheridge
May 14, 2026
Wanda Jo Etheridge, born August 10, 1957, in Wilson, North Carolina, to Selby Anderson Etheridge Jr. and Helen Glenn Smith Etheridge, passed away May 14, 2026, at East Carolina University Medical Center.
Wanda Jo lived a life marked by service, generosity, humor, and deep care for others. She earned a master’s degree and completed work toward a doctorate, served in the...
David Roger Pyles
May 14, 2026
David Roger Pyles, 81 of Bailey passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Marsh Swamp OFWB Church, 6664 Rock Ridge School Road, Sims, North Carolina. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. A visitation will follow after the service.
David was born in Springfield, Ohio to Roger and Betty...
Roberta Lavern Dean
May 14, 2026
Roberta (Bobby) Lavern Dean, 70, of Louisburg passed peacefully at home on Thursday, May 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
The family will have a celebration of life for Roberta at a later date in her home town in Kentucky.
Roberta was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, friend and fur mama to BellaRose. Her love and strength touched everyone who knew...
Michael Len Tant
May 13, 2026
Michael Len Tant, 61 of Louisburg passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026. A visitation will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Michael is survived by his sister, Deidre Tant and husband, Anthony; niece, Sidney Tant, and nephew, Dalton Tant and wife, Elizabeth and their child, Savannah.
He was...
Billy Ray Oakey, Sr.
May 7, 2026
Billy Ray Oakey, Sr., 76 of Elm City passed away May 7, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Ronnie Williams will officiate.
The family will receive friends Monday evening following the service...
Jeanette Eatmon Dew
May 6, 2026
Jeanette Ruth Dew, 86 of Bailey passed away Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, at White Oak Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 3967 W Hornes Church Road, Bailey. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Rev. Glenn Raven and Rev. Reuben Cason will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday morning prior to...
Michael Crisp
May 4, 2026
Michael Crisp, 69 of Henrico, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Pastor Bobby Griles will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon prior to the service from 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Michael is survived by...
Thomas "Butch" Rudolph Matthews, Jr.
May 3, 2026
Thomas “Butch” Rudolph Matthews, Jr., 78 of Bailey passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow with Military Rites in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Rev. Matt Roman will officiate.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, May 5, 2026, from 7 – 9...