Obituaries
Frances Robbins Page
Feb 25, 2021
Frances Robbins Page October 11, 1933 – February 25, 2021 Frances Robbins Page, 87 of Wilson passed away Thursday. Her funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The service will be lived streamed on Joyner’s Funeral Home Facebook page. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Kenneth Windham will officiate....
Geraldine Strickland Long
Feb 25, 2021
Geraldine Strickland Long February 21, 1945 – February 25, 2021 Geraldine Strickland Long, 76 of Wilson passed away Thursday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Tommy Hagen will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...

William David Bensinger
Feb 23, 2021
William David Bensinger October 30, 1944 – February 23, 2021 William David Bensinger, 76 of Rocky Mount passed away Tuesday. A memorial service will be held at a later date. William served his country with honor and pride during the Vietnam War and he was a retired truck driver. William is survived by his son, David Bensinger,II and wife, Maggie...
Danny Ray Wilson
Feb 20, 2021
Danny Ray Wilson October 07, 1947 – February 20, 2021 Danny Ray Wilson, 73 of Sims passed away peacefully Saturday morning at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. His funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Burial with military honors will be held in Evergreen Memorial...
Jo Ann Gay Newcomb
Feb 17, 2021
Jo Ann Gay Newcomb August 10, 1938 – February 17, 2021 Jo Ann Gay Newcomb, 82 of Lucama passed away Wednesday. Her funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon in Kenly Town Cemetery, Kenly. The Rev. Shirley Dixon and Rev. Ervin Lewis...
Janet Allen Pridgen
Feb 15, 2021
Janet Allen Pridgen November 8, 1954 – February 15, 2021 Janet Allen Pridgen, 66 of Wilson passed away Monday. Her funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The Rev. Kelly Smart will officiate. Janet loved golf, bowling, softball and...

Sandra Von-Stettina Ramsey
Feb 14, 2021
Sandra Von-Stettina Ramsey February 1, 1945 – February 14, 2021 Sandra Von-Stettina Ramsey, 76 of Wilson passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021. Her inurnment will take place at a later date in New York. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Ramsey. Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.
Sandra Lois Williams Skinner
Feb 14, 2021
Sandra Lois Williams Skinner November 10, 1954 – February 14, 2021 Sandra Lois Williams Skinner, 66 of Wilson passed away Sunday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Sandra loved Elvis, dancing, and spending time with her family and taking trips with them, and she loved her dogs. Sandra is survived by...
Jane W Jones
Feb 13, 2021
Jane W Jones April 7, 1929 – February 13, 2021 Jane W Jones, 91 of Elm City passed away Saturday. Her funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. A private graveside will be held for the family. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...
Janet Yvonne Poole
Feb 12, 2021
Janet Yvonne Poole June 16, 1958 – February 12, 2021 Janet Yvonne Poole, 62, of Wilson, passed away on February 12 with her loving husband, Sammy, by her side. Janet was born on June 16, 1958 to Dorothy Davis Garris and William “Bill” Genn Garris of Wilson. She graduated from Fike High School in 1976 and married Keith Cobb, with...
Horace Melton Meacomes, Sr.
Feb 10, 2021
Horace Melton Meacomes, Sr. March 15, 1925 – February 10, 2021 Horace Melton Meacomes, Sr., 95 of Bailey passed away Wednesday, he was born on March 15, 1925 and was a retired Assistant State Auditor. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-six years, Sarah Ann Moss Meacomes; parents, Robert M., and Carrie U. Meacomes; brother, Robert Ray...
James Arthur Finch, Jr.
Feb 9, 2021
James Arthur Finch, Jr. January 27, 1942 – February 9, 2021 James “Jimmy” Arthur Finch, Jr., 79 of Middlesex passed away Tuesday. His funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery. The Rev. James Robertson will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday morning from 10 –...
Marvin Alf Reed
Feb 6, 2021
Marvin Alf Reed August 20, 1952 – February 6, 2021 Marvin Alf “Mac” Reed Sr, 68, of Wilson, passed away peacefully on February 6th, 2021 surrounded by his family. Mac was born to parents Henry “Minge” Reed, Sr. and Ruth Coleman Reed on August 20th, 1952 in Springhill, Louisiana. Growing up in Mobile, Alabama, he attended Murphy High School. After...
Della Faye Haeflinger
Feb 4, 2021
Della Faye Haeflinger March 25, 1947 – February 4, 2021 Della Faye Phillips Haeflinger, 73, of Lucama, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and loved ones Thursday, February 4, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The Rev. Clifford B....
Frank Lewis Miller
Feb 1, 2021
Frank Lewis Miller May 18, 1934 – February 1, 2021 Frank Lewis Miller, 86 of Wilson passed away Monday. His funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. A private graveside will be held for the family. The Rev. Tuck Taylor and Rev. William Holiday will officiate. The family will...
Julie Tempest Das
Jan 31, 2021
Julie Tempest Das January 17, 1959 – January 31, 2021 Julie Tempest Das, 62, of Wilson passed away Sunday. Her funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Raleigh Road Baptist Church, 4150 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Tyler Campbell and the Rev. Greg Carr will officiate. The family will...
Lois P. McKenzie
Jan 31, 2021
Lois P. McKenzie May 8, 1952 – January 31, 2021 Lois P. McKenzie, 68 of Sims passed away Sunday. Her funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Union Chapel FWB Church, 10748 Bissette Road, Middlesex. Interment to follow in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex. The Rev. Daniel Lancaster will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6...
William Clarence Bowman, Jr.
Jan 30, 2021
William Clarence Bowman, Jr. July 18, 1971 – January 30, 2021 William “Will” Clarence Bowman, Jr., 49 of Wilson passed away Saturday. His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The Rev. Walt Tyndall will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 – 12:45 at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...
John Wesley Anderson, Jr.
Jan 30, 2021
John Wesley Anderson, Jr. March 10, 1932 – January 30, 2021 John Wesley Anderson, Jr., 88 of Wilson was surrounded by his loving family Saturday when he left this world to go be with his Heavenly Father. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Rusty Russell will officiate. The family...

Walter Dixon
Jan 29, 2021
Walter Dixon June 28, 1949 – January 29, 2021 Walter “Walt” Dixon, 71 of Sims passed away Friday. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Walter is survived by his wife, Harvi J. Dixon; son, Jason Dixon and wife, Marie; daughter, Lynda Rosario and husband, Eric; grandsons, Christian Rosario and Braden Rosario; granddaughters, Korena Bonk, Kandace Probst...