Obituaries
Charles "Sam" Harold Crumpler
Nov 5, 2025
Charles Harold Crumpler, more commonly known as “Sam”, 75, of Lucama, North Carolina, passed away on November 5, 2025. Born August 23, 1950, in Wilson County, Same was the son of late Horace Crumpler and Mildred Hayes Crumpler.
A very proud veteran, Sam served his country honorably in the United State’s Army before building a second career at Johnston County Correction...
Jean Faye Brown Pope
Nov 3, 2025
Jean Faye Brown Pope, 90, of Wilson passed away Monday, November 3, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Wayne Whitley will officiate.
Jean was an excellent athlete; she played college basketball at Louisburg on a scholarship from high school. She was an avid fan of Duke Basketball....
J.P. Burnette
Nov 2, 2025
Dr. J.P. “Jay” Burnette was born on December 9, 1946, at Camp Lejune Marine Corps Base, Naval Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Joab Pennell and Hildred Holloman Burnette. His father served in the US Marine Corps as a Master Gunnery Sergeant. At the age of 3 years, his family relocated to the family farm in Farmville, NC...
Jeffrey D. Jones
Nov 1, 2025
On Saturday morning of November 1, 2025, 61st Chief Devil Dog, Jeffrey D Jones, reported to his final duty station on the Golden Streets of Heaven. He was born on October 28, 1965, in Waco, Texas to his loving parents, Johnnie Ki Jones of Texas and Patricia W. Darkow of Ohio.
Jeff was an extremely active member of the Marine Corps...
Robert "Bobby" Ray Ruffin
Nov 1, 2025
Robert “Bobby-Fox” Ray Ruffin, 84, of Sims passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 1, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Bailey Baptist Church, 6646 Deans Street, Bailey. Rev. Daniel Blackburn will officiate.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at...
Brenda Flowers
Oct 30, 2025
Brenda Marie Flowers, age 79, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. She was born on January 6, 1946, in Wake County to the late Callie Clyde Flowers and Beatrice Pope Flowers. In accordance with her wishes, no funeral services are planned.
Brenda was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her life was defined by her kindness and compassion, and...
Cynthia Godwin Mayo
Oct 30, 2025
Cynthia Godwin Mayo, 58, of Kenly NC, passed away on October 30, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Tommy Newcomb will officiate.
The family will receive friends Monday evening, November 3, 2025, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...
William "Boz" Elbert Glover
Oct 27, 2025
William “Boz” Elbert Glover 96, of Bailey passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:00am, at the Bailey Town Cemetery in Bailey, NC.
The family will receive friends Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Joyner’s funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Prky W, Wilson,...
Dickie Glenn Whitley
Oct 25, 2025
Dickie Glenn Whitley, 71, of Stantonsburg passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Good News Church, 7000 Holdens Cross Road, Stantonsburg. Private burial for the family. Rev. Thomas Ellis will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 1 – 1:45 p.m. prior to the service at Good...
Vicki Fields Tapp
Oct 25, 2025
Vicki Fields Tapp 75, of Wilson passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, with her dog, Joker by her side.
Vicki was a devoted nurse, receiving her RN from Sullivan University in Louisville, KY. She worked in the CCU at Duke University Hospital where she consistently put her patients, needs and desires at the forefront. Her patients were her passion, and...
Claire Whitley Davis
Oct 22, 2025
Claire Whitley Davis, 89, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Garland Driver will officiate.
The family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 10 – 10:45 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Claire is survived...
Mark "Les" Leslie Ellis
Oct 20, 2025
Mark Leslie Ellis, 81 passed away peacefully the morning of October 20, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, October 24, 2025, at Good News Church, 7000 Holdens Crossroads, Stantonsburg.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, October 23, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at...
Armedia Gail Bunn
Oct 17, 2025
Gail, 73, of Wilson passed away at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Friday October 17, 2025. She was surrounded by her entire immediate family.
Gail was born in Wilson County on August 24th, 1952, the daughter of Edward Elton and Besse Mae Boswell Pipkin.
She grew up in Wilson and lived there her entire life. Gail graduated from Fike High School and...
Sylvia Jean Tomlinson
Oct 17, 2025
Sylvia Jean Tomlinson, 79, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Buckhorn Methodist Church, 8102 NC Hwy 42 W, Kenly. Interment will follow in Buckhorn Cemetery, Kenly. Pastor Richard Barbato will officiate.
The family will receive friends Monday evening, October 20, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s...
Tony Ray Pipkin
Oct 17, 2025
Tony Ray Pipkin, 76, of Stantonsburg passed away Friday, October 17, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson with the family receiving friends immediately following. Pastor Lewis Forsythe will officiate.
Tony is survived by his sister, Sandra Briggs and husband, Jim of Greenville; brothers, Gary...
Helen Brown Driver
Oct 15, 2025
Helen Brown Driver, 83, of Zebulon passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, 14551 Taylors Mill Road, Middlesex. Pastor Pam Denton will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Saturday, October...
Stephen Early Stout
Oct 15, 2025
Stephen Early Stout, 89 of Wilson passed away quietly on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Family and friends will be received at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2025, in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church, 311 Nash Street, Wilson, with the funeral service following in the sanctuary at 11:00 a.m. A private interment will follow.
Steve was born in Durham on...
Brandon Tyler Butts
Oct 14, 2025
Brandon Tyler Butts passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, October 19, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Brandon was co-owner of B & R Cut and Scoop with Randy Evans, whom he considered a second daddy and best friend.
Brandon was a true genuine friend to...
William "Billy" Robert O'Briant
Oct 13, 2025
William "Billy” Robert O’Briant, 78, of Walstonburg passed away Monday, October 13, 2025. A celebration of Billy’s life will be held at a later date.
Billy attended Fike High School, and he served his country with honor and pride with the US Army Airborne Division and served two tours in Vietnam.
Billy is survived by his daughters, Melissa O’Briant Poole and Amanda...
Jacqueline Naureen Tedder
Oct 10, 2025
Jacqueline Naureen Tedder, 93, of Bailey passed peacefully at her home in the early hours on Friday, October 10, 2025, she went to be her loving Savior Lord Jesus Christ.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Dr. Rev. Michael Coppock will officiate.
Jacqueline is survived by her daughter, Donna...
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