Obituaries
Joseph Woodley Flowers
May 25, 2021
Joseph Woodley Flowers April 8, 1944 – May 25, 2021 Joseph Woodley Flowers, 77 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. His funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. David Varnell will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 8 at Joyner’s...

Ethel Robbins Boykin
May 25, 2021
Ethel Robbins Boykin June 10, 1928 – May 25, 2021 Ethel Robbins Boykin, 92 of Lucama passed away Tuesday. Her funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Ethel’s special friend, Elizabeth Tiller will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday morning prior...
Judith Keen Boykin
May 24, 2021
Judith Keen Boykin April 20, 1940 – May 24, 2021 Judith Keen Boykin 81, of Wilson passed away Monday. Her funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 414 Sunset Road, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Tom Watkins will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6...
Joyce Williams Rhodes
May 20, 2021
Joyce Williams Rhodes April 14, 1932 – May 20, 2021 Joyce Williams Rhodes, 89 of Wilson passed away Thursday surrounded by her loving family. Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev....
Aubrey Leon Moore
May 18, 2021
Aubrey Leon Moore August 21, 1952 – May 18, 2021 Aubrey Leon Moore, 68 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A private, family graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 22nd, in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Reverend Wayne Whitley will officiate. Aubrey was a loving son, brother, uncle, and cousin, building his life around his family, keeping...
Albert Sabella, Jr.
May 16, 2021
Albert Sabella, Jr. May 31, 1946 – May 16, 2021 Albert Sabella, Jr., went to be with the Lord peacefully. He was in his wife’s arms and surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash St N, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The family...
Jean Skinner Barnes
May 16, 2021
Jean Skinner Barnes January 11, 1957 – May 16, 2021 Jean Skinner Barnes, 64 of Lucama passed away Sunday. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, with the family receiving friends immediately following. The Rev. Benny Poythress will officiate. Jean was retired from the Eastern North Carolina School...

Joan Joyner Griffin
May 16, 2021
Joan Joyner Griffin June 6, 1938 – May 16, 2021 Joan Joyner Griffin, 82 of Middlesex passed away Sunday. Her funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Union Chapel, 10748 Bissette Road, Middlesex. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Rev. Jonathan Pearce and Rev. Phil Lewis will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday...
Alice Nichols Holley
May 14, 2021
Alice Nichols Holley May 14, 1932 – May 14, 2021 Alice Nichols Holley, 89, of Wilson passed away Friday, on her birthday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Keith Cobb will officiate. Alice loved cooking, tending to her flowers, playing bridge with her wonderful friends, and reading her Bible, but...
Larry Finch
May 14, 2021
Larry Finch September 19, 1946 – May 14, 2021 Larry Finch, 74 of Bailey passed away Friday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Rev. Adam Fulghum and Rev. Phil Hawley will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 – 8...
Helen Ann Joyner
May 13, 2021
Helen Ann Joyner June 30, 1953 – May 13, 2021 Helen Ann Joyner, 67 of Wilson passed away Thursday. Her memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, with the family receiving friends immediately following. The Rev. Hal Jones will officiate. Helen is survived by her son, Oppie Patterson of...
Nell McLean Mitchell
May 11, 2021
Nell McLean Mitchell October 17, 1938 – May 11, 2021 Nell McLean Mitchell, 82 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The Rev. Kelley Smart will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon prior to the service from 2 – 2:45 p.m....

Elba Iris Medina Biggs
May 7, 2021
Elba Iris Medina Biggs October 26, 1944 – May 7, 2021 Elba Iris Medina Biggs, 76 of Elm City passed away Friday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Mobley Cemetery, Bear Grass Road, Williamston. The Rev. David Taylor will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5 – 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...
Clayton Sessoms
May 6, 2021
Clayton Sessoms October 24, 1947 – May 6, 2021 Clayton Sessoms, 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep May 6, 2021. Visitation will be held on Monday, at Joyner\'s Funeral Home from 12 noon to 1:45 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Reverend Morgan Daughety. Clayton was born on October 24, 1947. He was raised...
Vicky Pate Blizzard
May 5, 2021
Vicky Pate Blizzard December 13, 1950 – May 5, 2021 Vicky Pate Blizzard, 70 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Joey Lancaster will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Vicky is survived...

John William Barnes
May 3, 2021
John William Barnes June 16, 1933 – May 3, 2021 John William Barnes, 87 of Elm City passed away Monday. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. John had a long and rewarding career with S.T. Wooten and retired as Vice President. He enjoyed traveling with his wife in their motor home and photography. John is...

Patsy Barnes Williamson
May 3, 2021
Patsy Barnes Williamson May 9, 1951 – May 3, 2021 Patsy Barnes Williamson, 69 of Wilson, North Carolina passed away peacefully Monday with her family by her side. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 15th at West Nash United Methodist Church, 2200 Nash Street N, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service...

Audrey Claire Jones Cayton
May 3, 2021
Audrey Claire Jones Cayton February 24, 1929 – May 3, 2021 Audrey Claire Jones Cayton, 92 of Wilson passed away Monday. Her funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. DeWayne Eakes will officiate. Audrey was a schoolteacher for thirty...
Jewel Clifton Mosley
May 2, 2021
Jewel Clifton Mosley July 6, 1953 – May 2, 2021 Jewel Clifton Mosley, 67 of Wilson passed away Sunday at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Her funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Evergreen Memorial...

Ernest Phillips Barnes
May 1, 2021
Ernest Phillips Barnes May 18, 1952 – May 1, 2021 Ernest Phillips Barnes, 68, of Wilson, died May 1, 2021. A private service will be held by the family at a later date. Phil Barnes was a retired firefighter who spent many years with the Wilson Fire Department. During his firefighting career he became a certified specialist in the handling...