Obituaries

Judy Carol Phillips

Judy Carol Phillips

Jan 5, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the untimely passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Judy Carol Phillips, who departed from this world too soon after a short battle with cancer.

Born on December 29, 1954, in Wilson, NC, Judy spent her formative years surrounded by the charm of southern hospitality. Her infectious laughter and nurturing spirit cultivated joy and happiness,...

Guy Vaden Stott

Guy Vaden Stott

Jan 5, 2024

Guy Vaden Stott, 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 5, 2024 surrounded by his family at Wilson Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday January 10 at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.   Family will receive family and...

Jackie Bragg Hurdle

Jackie Bragg Hurdle

Jan 4, 2024

Jackie Bragg Hurdle, 88, passed away on Thursday, January 4.  A graveside service will be held on Sunday, January 7 at 2:00 pm at Bailey Town Cemetery, NC 581, Bailey.

 

Jackie is survived by her daughters, Clarkey Galloway of Garner and Jacqueline “Rae” Godwin and husband, Thomas of Garner; granddaughters, Miranda Boykin and Stephanie Boykin; grandsons, Brian Godwin and...

Larry Lewis Todd

Larry Lewis Todd

Jan 3, 2024

Larry Lewis Todd, 77, passed away on Wednesday, January 3.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 8 at 11:00 am at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Family will receive friends immediately following the funeral service at Joyner's Funeral Home.

 

Larry is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Todd; daughter, Jennifer Hill and husband,...

Kathy Sharpe Barnes

Kathy Sharpe Barnes

Jan 2, 2024

Kathy Sharpe Barnes, age 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 2, at home surrounded by family.  Born in Wilson County on July 24, 1949, she was the daughter of the late William Moses Sharpe and Hazel Moore Sharpe.

 

Kathy was an unconditionally loving wife, mother, grandmother (Gigi), sister, aunt, and friend.  She always...

Danny Earl Baker

Danny Earl Baker

Jan 1, 2024

Danny Earl Baker, 72, passed away on Monday, January 1.  Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 4 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Danny is survived by his loving wife, Becky Baker; sons, Jerry Baker and wife, Heather of Rocky Mount and Glenn Baker of Cary; step-son, Scott Combs...

Lida Bissette Blalock

Lida Bissette Blalock

Jan 1, 2024

Lida Grey Bissette Blalock, 97, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 1.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 6 at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Reverend Kelley Smart will officiate.

 

Family will receive friends on Saturday, January 6 from 12:30 pm until 1:45 pm at...

Gloria Faye Hassell Tarkenton

Gloria Faye Hassell Tarkenton

Dec 31, 2023

Gloria Hassell Tarkenton, 83, of Wilson, NC passed away peacefully, in her home, surrounded by her family, on December 31, 2023. She was born October 2, 1940, in Roper, North Carolina. Gloria was the daughter of the late Nathan and Ruby Hassell.

Gloria grew up in Roper and was a 1958 graduate of Roper High School. She participated in Glee...

David Thomas Etheridge

David Thomas Etheridge

Dec 28, 2023

David Thomas Etheridge, 42, passed away on Thursday, December 28.  Funeral services will be held Friday, January 5 at 7:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Family will receive friends on Friday, January 5 from 5:00 pm until 6:45 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home.

David lived a full and wonderful life and was a joy to...

Brenda Marie Williams Patterson

Brenda Marie Williams Patterson

Dec 28, 2023

Brenda Marie Williams Patterson, 75, passed away on Thursday, December 28.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 2 at 2:00 pm at Milbourne FWB Church, 5106 Raleigh Road Parkway W, Wilson.  Interment will immediately follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, 2800 Nash Street N, Wilson.  Reverend Walt Tyndall will officiate.

 

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 2...

Daphion "Daphne" Anne Freeman White

Daphion "Daphne" Anne Freeman White

Dec 27, 2023

Daphion “Daphne” Anne Freeman White, 71, passed away on Wednesday, December 27.  A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 30 at 5:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. 

 

Family will receive friends immediately following the celebration of life at Joyner’s Funeral Home.

 

Daphne was a graduate of East Carolina University...

Louise "Rudean" Stallings Jones

Louise "Rudean" Stallings Jones

Dec 27, 2023

Louise “Rudean" Stallings Jones, 90, passed away on Wednesday, December 27.  A graveside service will be held on Sunday, December 31 at 1:00 pm at Micro Memorial Gardens, 1000 Oak Grove Inn Rd., Micro. 

 

Rudean is survived by her daughter, Sandra Bailey; son, Wayne Jones and wife, Patsy; grandson, Richie Walker and wife, Angie; granddaughters, Crystal Bardin and Angie...

Maggie Saunders Winstead

Maggie Saunders Winstead

Dec 26, 2023

Maggie Pearl Saunders Winstead, 68, passed away on Tuesday, December 26.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 29 at 6:30 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Interment will be held on Saturday, December 30 at 2:00 pm at the Whitley Family Cemetery on Hwy 111 in Stantonsburg.  Reverend Matthew Tondee will officiate.

 

Family...

Rose Tedder Lewis

Rose Tedder Lewis

Dec 25, 2023

Rose Tedder Lewis, 94, passed away on Monday, December 25.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 30 at 10:00 am at Marsh Swamp Free Will Baptist Church, 6664 Rock Ridge School Rd., Sims.  Interment will immediately follow at Marsh Swamp FWB Church Cemetery.  Reverend Ray Wells will officiate.

 

Family will receive friends and family immediately following the...

Norman "Tim" Stanford Pyle, Jr.

Norman "Tim" Stanford Pyle, Jr.

Dec 23, 2023

Norman “Tim” Stanford Pyle, Jr., 72, passed away on Saturday, December 23.  A special gathering of friends and family will be held on Thursday, December 28 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Tim served his country faithfully in the United States Marine Corps and retired after twenty years.  He also...

Joan Stancil Thompson

Joan Stancil Thompson

Dec 23, 2023

Joan Stancil Thompson, 74, passed away on Saturday, December 23.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 29 at 2:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Reverend Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 

Family will receive friends immediately following the funeral service at Joyner’s Funeral Home.

 

Joan is survived by her son, George A. Thompson,...

James Atlas Greene, Jr.

James Atlas Greene, Jr.

Dec 23, 2023

James Atlas Greene, Jr., 80 of Elm City passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023.

 

James is survived by Paula Peters, the love of his life for twenty-three years of Elm City. Susan Ellis his sister of Lake Gaston and several nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Alma Greene, and his sister,...

Austin Taylor Twisdale

Austin Taylor Twisdale

Dec 22, 2023

            Austin, born on July 25, 1992, was always full of life, laughter, and love. No matter where you saw him, he always had that big, contagious smile on his face and was ready to make a joke, and more importantly, make you laugh. He just had a way of making everyone so comfortable and at ease. Even from a...

Elmer Lee Horne, Jr.

Elmer Lee Horne, Jr.

Dec 21, 2023

Elmer Lee Horne Jr. took his last morning walk with his best friend Cody, his Bichon Frise, on Thursday, December 21, 2023, Lee, his wife Gwen, sister Doris Pruitt and of course, Cody, were headed to his hometown of Wilson, NC for a holiday visit with his brother Hadie Horne. The Lord had other plans and Lee passed peacefully at...

Crystal Gayle Causby Massey

Crystal Gayle Causby Massey

Dec 21, 2023

Crystal Gayle Causby Massey, 43 of Stantonsburg passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday evening, December 26, 2023, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  Rev. Johnny Hendricks will officiate.  The family has requested everyone to wear...

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