Obituaries
Sophia Storm Lynch
Nov 12, 2020
Sophia Storm Lynch July 20, 2020 – November 12, 2020 Sophia Storm Lynch passed away at a young age on Thursday, November 12, 2020. The family will receive friends Monday, November 16, 2020 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Sophia is survived by her mother, Samantha Weaver; father, Hunter White Lynch; brother,...
Steven Ross Leder
Nov 10, 2020
Steven Ross Leder May 8, 1950 – November 10, 2020 Steven Ross Leder died peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at the age of 70. He was a much-loved son, brother, uncle and friend who spent his life caring for those he loved and his community a better place to live. Steven loved life, his family and friends, and the...

Hendrik Vanderveen
Nov 10, 2020
Hendrik Vanderveen June 6, 1937 – November 10, 2020 Hendrik Vanderveen, 83 of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Hendrik is survived by his loving wife of thirty-three years, Cheri Ridall Vanderveen; daughters, Carol Fenton and husband, Scott, Grace Snyder and husband, Phil and Michelle Creasy and husband, John; sons, Paul Vanderveen...
Robert Day Richards, Sr, MD
Nov 10, 2020
Robert Day Richards, Sr, MD February 6, 1929 – November 10, 2020 Robert Day Richards, Sr. MD of Rock Ridge passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020. A private graveside service will be held. Robert was Salutatorian at Blacksburg High School in Virginia, from there he went to earn his Bachelor of Science in Biology, with honors and on June 1,...
Billy Eugene Eason
Nov 10, 2020
Billy Eugene Eason September 26, 1940 – November 10, 2020 Billy Eugene Eason, 80 of Lucama passed away Tuesday. His funeral service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Friday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday morning in Black Creek Town Cemetery. The Rev. Walt Tyndall will officiate. The family will receive...
Joseph Henry Coleman
Nov 7, 2020
Joseph Henry Coleman November 27, 1962 – November 7, 2020 Joseph “Joe” Henry Coleman, 57 of Nashville passed away early Saturday morning with his loving family by his side. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. During this time of Covid facial mask/coverings are welcomed. Joe...
Callie Bissette
Nov 7, 2020
Callie Bissette June 20, 1946 – November 7, 2020 Allard Calbreth “Callie” Bissette, was born on June 20, 1946 and died November 7, 2020. Callie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. In addition to the love of his family, he enjoyed golf, baseball, and watching racing. He served his church as a deacon for many years and served...
Berniece Bass Campbell
Nov 6, 2020
Berniece Bass Campbell April 12, 1922 – November 6, 2020 Berniece Bass Campbell, 98 of Sims passed away Friday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Walt Tyndall will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening 5 – 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson....

Remi Bowens
Nov 6, 2020
Remi Bowens November 6, 2020 – November 6, 2020 Remi Bowens, was born on November 6, 2020 to her parents, Kendall Edwards and Dyqwhan Bowens. Remi is survived by her mother, Kendall Edwards and her father, Dyqwhan Bowens; her sister, Leyna-Ann Kenlsey O’Neal; brothers, Cashdun Lawson Edwards, Dyqwhan Bowens, Bently Bowens, Zachariah McEldowney, & Ayden Bowens; her grandparents, Steve and...

Rex Allen Barber
Nov 4, 2020
Rex Allen Barber December 29, 1960 – November 4, 2020 Rex Allen Barber, 59 of Zebulon passed away Wednesday. His funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Entombment will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park, 2879 US-258, Tarboro. The Rev. Don Cashwell will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 12:30 –...
Stephen Earl Wilson
Nov 4, 2020
Stephen Earl Wilson September 3, 1936 – November 4, 2020 Stephen “Steve” Earl Wilson, 84 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. His graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Craig Simmons and Rev. Brian Davis will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at Maplewood Cemetery and other times at the...
Becky Lynn Brantley
Nov 2, 2020
Becky Lynn Brantley March 27, 1990 – November 2, 2020 Becky Lynn Brantley, 30 of Kenly passed away Monday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Love Cemetery, Powell Hooks Road, Lucama. The Rev. Todd Greene and Rev. Tony Hawley will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday...
Jean Smith Pittman
Nov 1, 2020
Jean Smith Pittman June 7, 1930 – November 1, 2020 Jean Smith Pittman, 90 of Wilson passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. At other times the family will receive friends at the residence. Jean was a loving, caring, fun-hearted soul. She...
Sandra Gail Collins
Oct 31, 2020
Sandra Gail Collins October 21, 1954 – October 31, 2020 Sandra Gail Collins, age 66, passed away on the morning of October 31st, while hand in hand with both of her daughters. As Elvis sang “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus/Nearer My God to Thee” gently in her ear, her gaze slid slowly from their faces towards Heaven and the things...
Terry Phillip Dobbins
Oct 30, 2020
Terry Phillip Dobbins June 18, 1955 – October 30, 2020 Terry Phillip Dobbins, 65 of Elm City passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He is now cancer free and in the presence of the Lord. Although he is no longer physically present with us, his legacy will continue to thrive through all of us, his family, friends,...
Minnie Earle Morris Barnes
Oct 29, 2020
Minnie Earle Morris Barnes March 4, 1919 – October 29, 2020 Minnie Earle Morris Barnes, 101 of Wilson passed away Thursday. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Ray Barnhill will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 4 – 6 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...

Hilda Smith Sessoms
Oct 28, 2020
Hilda Smith Sessoms December 18, 1935 – October 28, 2020 Hilda Smith Sessoms, 84 of Wilson passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Telley Lucas will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...
Robin Lee S Smith
Oct 28, 2020
Robin Lee Smith April 12, 1963 – October 28, 2020 Robin Lee Smith, 57 of Wilson passed Wednesday. A graveside service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Michael Barbour will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5 – 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Robin...
Jennifer Price Farmer Preston
Oct 25, 2020
Jennifer Price Farmer Preston April 27, 1975 – October 25, 2020 Jennifer Price Farmer Preston, 45 of Wilson passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The Rev. Richard Toler will officiate. Jennifer had a love for music, there was...
Rev. Ralph Lee Williams
Oct 24, 2020
Rev. Ralph Lee Williams July 23, 1945 – October 24, 2020 Rev. Ralph Lee Williams, 75 of Bailey passed away Saturday. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bailey Methodist Church, 12437 Green Street, Bailey. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery. The Rev. Michael Coppock. The family will receive friends Thursday morning from 9 –...