Obituaries
Donald Edward Payne
Nov 19, 2024
Donald Edward Payne, 73, of Sims, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones at UNC Chapel Hill after a brief battle with a rare heart condition. He was born in Newfoundland, Canada on June 10, 1951, to Donald O. and Dallas Payne.
Being raised on an Airforce Base, he joined the United States Air...
Mitchell "Mitch" Jay Winstead
Nov 19, 2024
“How Do You Live Your Dash”...that poem touched Mitch deeply and he lived his dash well. The youngest of Leaston and Mae Mercer Winstead’s eight children, he grew up working in the tobacco fields of Elm City as well as in the family store. His siblings, Derwood (Edna) Winstead, Patsy (Glenn) Stone and Bonnie White loved him deeply. There is...
James Burkett Gardner
Nov 17, 2024
James Burkett Gardner, 77 of Kenly, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024. A graveside service with Military Rites will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 2024, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
James graduated from Lucama High School. He was...
Tracy Lee Furman
Nov 15, 2024
Tracy Lee Furman, 55 of Sims passed away Friday, November 15, 2024.
Tracy is survived by his mother, Lynda Furman; his brother, Derek Furman and Joetta Pittman of Wilson, and his nephew, Marc Furman of Wilson.
He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Furman.
Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.
Everett Damon Pope
Nov 14, 2024
Everett Damon Pope, age 28, passed from this life and into the next, Thursday, November 14, 2024.
Everett was born on May 2, 1996, in Raleigh, North Carolina, the son of Amy and Damon Pope. He graduated from Millbrook High School in 2014. He attended Caldwell Community College in Boone, North Carolina before transferring to Front Range Community College in Fort...
Charles "Charlie" Ray Ferrell, Sr.
Nov 14, 2024
Charles “Charlie” Ray Ferrell, Sr., 100 years old of Wilson, North Carolina was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 14, 2024. He was born on November 11, 1924, in Lucama, North Carolina.
Charlie was a World War II Veteran, serving as a Corporal in the European Campaign 581 AAA Gun Battalion (anti-aircraft) from 1942 – 1946. After leaving the...
Christopher "Bean" Dean Rizzo
Nov 13, 2024
Christopher “Bean” Dean Rizzo, 8 of Spring Hope passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday morning, November 16, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Spring Hope Memorial Park, Spring Hope. Rev. Ray Vick will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, November 15, 2024, from 5 – 8...
Mable Hesmer
Nov 10, 2024
Mable Taylor Hesmer, the beloved only child of Guy Claudius Taylor and Mable Gatlin Taylor of Kinston, passed away peacefully at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of nearly 50 years, Dr. T.C. Hesmer, Jr.
Mable was a woman of exceptional beauty and a vibrant soul, revered as the nurturing matriarch of her family....
Phyllis Anne Haakinson
Nov 7, 2024
Phyllis Anne Haakinson, 84, of Wilson passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street N, Wilson. Father Fernando Torres will officiate.
A Rosary service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024, officiated by Deacon Michael DuSablon and is open...
Gregory Scott Varnell
Nov 6, 2024
Gregory Scott Varnell, 62 of Wilson, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024, at Impact Church of Wilson, 3338 Corbett Avenue, Elm City. Rev. David List will officiate.
The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 4 – 6 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Gregory...
Bruce Langley
Nov 6, 2024
Bruce Langley, 91, of Wilson passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024, in Princeton Cemetery, Donnie H. Boulevard, Princeton. Pastor Derek Bossolono will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday evening November 10, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Bruce is...
Dan Wilson Robbins
Nov 4, 2024
Dan Wilson Robbins of Elm City passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2024, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Jerry Nelson will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, November 7, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Dan is survived by his daughter, Jenny Robbins...
Dorothy Saunders Proctor
Nov 3, 2024
Dorothy Saunders Proctor, 88, of Morehead City, formerly of Wilson, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. Randy Jones will officiate.
The family will receive friends at the graveside.
Dorothy worked with the Wilson County Schools and Diversified Opportunities. She was a loving person who...
Dr. Charles Leo Davis
Nov 3, 2024
Dr. Charles Leo Davis of Kinston passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Dr. Davis was born in Kinston on November 7, 1929, to Josie Quinn and Glendon Davis. He proudly served his country during the Korean War, and after his military service, Dr. Davis took advantage of the GI Bill to further his education. Charles received his BA Degree...
Betty Louise Pate
Nov 2, 2024
Betty Louise Pate, 77, of Lucama passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Betty is survived by her loving husband, Roy Pate; son, Jack Pate and wife, Wendy; grandchildren, Ashley Pate, Tommy Pate, Jr. and wife, Logan, Dillon Pate and wife, Mayra, Stephanie Pate Vick and husband, Jeremy, and Alexis Pate; sister, Barbara Ann Sauls; brothers, Bobby Ray Mooring and David Mooring,...
John Ashley Farmer
Nov 1, 2024
John Ashley Farmer, 52, of Wilson passed away Friday, November 1, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Chuck Owens and Rick Watson will officiate.
The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...
Betty Jo Bottoms
Oct 31, 2024
Betty Jo Bottoms, 75, of Lucama passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Randy Jenkins and Rev. Kelley Smart will officiate.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...
Donnie Ray Boykin
Oct 29, 2024
Donnie Ray Boykin, 75, of Wilson passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Marsh Swamp OFW Baptist Church, 6664 Rock Ridge School Road, Sims. Interment will follow in Marsh Swamp OFW Baptist Church Cemetery, Sims. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 4...
Mary "LuLu" Barberio
Oct 28, 2024
Mary E. Barberio, the best mama of three, passed away Monday, October 28th, 2024, at the age of 43.
Family and friends will be received Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 12pm-2pm, at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Pkwy, Wilson, NC.
We could talk about how great our mama was in endless ways, but mostly, she was the strongest person we will...
Joyce Ree Holmes
Oct 27, 2024
Joyce Ree Holmes, 74 of Wilson, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024.
A private family gathering to remember Joyce’s life will be held at a later date.
Ms. Holmes is survived by her son, Steve Brantley; sister, Lois Perry Jones; and her grandson, Eric Brantley (Chad Bullock).
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Reca Perry; sister, Joan Bissette; and...
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