Obituaries

Donna Marie Owen

Donna Marie Owen

Jul 7, 2025

Donna Marie Owen, 73, of Kenly passed away Monday, July 7, 2025. Per Donna’s wishes there will not be a service.

Donna is survived by her sons, BJ Shepard and wife, Stacy, and Jonathan Shepard; grandson, Codie Shepard and wife, Lupe; granddaughter, Dakota Shepard; step-son, Brian Owen; step-daughter, Amand Owen; brother, George Taylor and wife, Beverly, and sister, Sherry Mohn.

She was...

Patrece "Pat" Sasser

Patrece "Pat" Sasser

Jul 5, 2025

Patrece “Pat” Sasser, 67 of Wilson passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Marsh Swamp Originial Free Will Baptist Church, 6664 Rock Ridge School Road, Sims. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening July 9, 2025,...

Carolyn Avery

Carolyn Avery

Jul 4, 2025

Carolyn Avery a loving mother and grandmother often known for her gentle and kind spirit passed away Friday, July 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. LaVon Phillips will officiate.

The family will receive friends prior to service on Wednesday from...

Billy Gray Mason

Billy Gray Mason

Jul 1, 2025

THE SERVICE HAS BEEN CANCELLED - SERVICE AT A LATER DATE

Mr. Billy Gray Mason, 76 of Wilson, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Previous listed services have been rescheduled, and new times will be announced at a later time. 

Billy grew up in Wilson, and has lived in Ahoskie for many years. He was an all around good guy, who was always...

William Reynolds Williams

William Reynolds Williams

Jun 28, 2025

William Reynolds Williams

May 15, 1946-June 28, 2025

Wm. Reynolds Williams, a lawyer, entrepreneur and civic leader, died Saturday, June 28, 2026, at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC, after an illness.

Reynolds, or “Big R” as he was affectionally called by his family, was born in Mullins in 1946, the son of the late James Kendree and Janie Katherine Myrick Williams....

Martha "Frances" Bryant

Martha "Frances" Bryant

Jun 27, 2025

Martha “Frances” Bryant

February 5, 1948-June 27, 2025

Martha “Frances” Bryant 77, of Bailey passed away on Friday June 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 1,2025 at 11:00am, in the chapel of Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Rd Pkwy W, Wilson, NC 27896, with interment to follow at The Bailey Town Cemetery.

The family...

Dara Danielle Frieden

Dara Danielle Frieden

Jun 25, 2025

Dara Danielle Amerson Frieden, 41 of Wilson, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 13 at Victory Life Church, 4129 US 301 S, Wilson. Senior Paster Winston J. Author will officiate.

Dara was a spiritual ladybug, with a nickname Buttercup. She loved to sing, dance, be goofy, and...

David Robert Moore, Jr.

David Robert Moore, Jr.

Jun 25, 2025

David Robert Moore, Jr

December 10, 1984-June 25, 2025

David Robert Moore, Jr., 40 of Wilson passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. His memorial gathering will be conducted Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson. Interment will follow at a later date, in a private, graveside ceremony officiated by Pastor Greg Barnes.

David was a loving husband,...

Kimberly Yelverton Biggs

Kimberly Yelverton Biggs

Jun 22, 2025

Kimberly Yelverton Biggs, 65, of Wilson passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Joyner’ Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Kim is survived by her loving husband of twenty-six years, David Biggs; sister, Betty Felton and husband, Ricky; brother,...

Regina Robin Joyner

Regina Robin Joyner

Jun 19, 2025

Regina Robin Joyner

August 26, 1962-June 19, 2025

Regina Robin Joyner, 62 of Wilson, NC passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The family are planning a service at a later date.

Regina is survived by her son Timothy “TJ” Taylor. Sisters Sharon Lamm, Dorothy Bailey, and Amy Taylor. Also her special friend and companion Timmy Taylor.

Regina is preceded in death by her...

David Alden Howell

David Alden Howell

Jun 14, 2025

David A. Howell, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 14, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born and raised in Wilson, David graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He spent his career working in the food and pharmaceutical industries, where he was known for his dedication, problem-solving skills, and strong...

Daryel Lomax Newsome

Daryel Lomax Newsome

Jun 14, 2025

Daryel Lomax Newsome, 73, of Lucama passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Black Creek Town Cemetery. Rev. DeWayne Eakes will officiate.

Daryel loved going to the beach and enjoyed a meal at Amy Jo’s restaurant. He was retired from Wilson Medical Center after twenty years of service.

Daryel...

Roy Parrish

Roy Parrish

Jun 13, 2025

Roy Parrish, 83, of Wilson passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Elmwood Cemetery, 303 E North Street, Fremont. Rev. Jasper Renfrow and Rev. Steve Strickland will officiate.

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

Juanita "Neta" Baker Eatmon

Juanita "Neta" Baker Eatmon

Jun 12, 2025

Juanita "Neta” Baker Eatmon, 88, of Wilson passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025.

A private memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Willis Pearson will officiate. To follow the wishes of Neta she requests each relative to say a silent prayer.

Neta was a faithful member of...

Linward "Lynn" Alton Braddy, Jr.

Linward "Lynn" Alton Braddy, Jr.

Jun 12, 2025

Linward “Lynn” Alton Braddy, Jr., 72, of Sims passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17th, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Pkwy, Wilson, A graveside service will be held in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson at 2:00pm. Pastor Walt Tyndall will officiate.

Lynn loved to fish, hunt, watch NASCAR and...

Michael Patrick Webb

Michael Patrick Webb

Jun 9, 2025

It is with great sadness that we must announce the unexpected passing of Michael Patrick Webb this past Monday, June 9, 2025. His life was cut short and unexpectedly, but the devastation and hurt is indeed traumatic. Mikey leaves behind in the wake of his passing, his beautiful wife, Michelle Webb, of the home; two sons, Shane Webb and Caleb...

Laurie Ann Miller Smith

Laurie Ann Miller Smith

Jun 6, 2025

Laurie Ann Miller Smith

01/29/1944 - 06/06/2025

  Laurie Ann Miller Smith, 81 of Goldsboro, NC, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025 in her home while surrounded by family. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Wayne Memorial Park, 2925 S US 117, Dudley, North Carolina. Dr. Steve Webb of RiverBend Church, Rocky Mount, North...

James Alton Parnell

James Alton Parnell

Jun 4, 2025

James “Alton” Parnell, 76, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2025, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Patsy Jones and Rev. Lee Britt will officiate.

The family will receive friends Sunday...

Robert "Bob" Fitzgerald Johnson

Robert "Bob" Fitzgerald Johnson

Jun 3, 2025

Robert “Bob” Fitzgerald Johnson, 64, of Stantonsburg passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Funeral services will be held at  2 :30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Stantonsburg Cemetery, Stantonsburg. Rev. Wayne Whitley and Donnie Williams will officiate.

The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon prior to the service from 1 – 2:15...

Ernestine Harrison Glover

Ernestine Harrison Glover

Jun 2, 2025

Ernestine Harrison Glover, 88, of Bailey passed away Monday, June 2, 2025. A private graveside will be held with Rev. Charles Robl officiating.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 6048 Mt. Pleasant Road, Bailey.

Ernestine was a faithful servant and a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. She was...