Obituaries
John "Freddie" Deans
Sep 27, 2025
John Frederick “Freddie” Deans, of Wilson passed away on September 27, 2025. Freddie was born on July 28, 1937, son of Stephen Grady Deans and Louise Sharp Deans.
Freddie was the proud owner and operator of Deans Oil Company, where he dedicated many years of service to his customers. He was also the owner of Smith Warehouse where he enjoyed many...
Mary Rachel Lamm
Sep 26, 2025
Mary Rachel Lamm, 84, of Wilson passed away peacefully at home with her daughter, Beverly and Ann Durham, RN by her side on Friday, September 26, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 3, 2025, in Evergreen Memorial Park,...
Pauline Ferrell Pope
Sep 20, 2025
Pauline Ferrell Pope, 90, of Lucama passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday evening, September 26, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday morning, September 27, 2025, in Kenly Town Cemetery, Kenly. Rev. David Kriger will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday evening immediately...
Michael Bertis Deans
Sep 17, 2025
Michael Bertis Deans, born January 1, 1958, passed away leaving behind a legacy of strength, laughter, and creativity.
A Wilson County native, Mike grew up on a tobacco farm where his lifelong passion for archaeology began. He spent nearly 50 years hunting arrowheads, worked 30 years at Firestone, and later helped carry on his mother’s antique business. A talented artist, a...
Barbara Davis Herring
Sep 16, 2025
Barbara D. Herring, 90, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, with her daughter-in-law by her side. Born on November 8, 1934, Barbara lived a life centered around her deep love for family and dedication to caring for others.
Barbara was a Licensed Practical Nurse who devoted her professional life to providing compassionate care to patients and their families. Her nursing...
Franklin Dine Stayanoff
Sep 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Franklin Dine Stayanoff. Franklin passed away 9/15/2025, leaving behind cherished memories and a lasting legacy among family and friends.
Born on February 14, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, Frank grew up loving to ride snow mobiles and fishing on Lake Erie. After meeting Jude, they enjoyed exploring caves and scuba diving...
Charles Wayne Pierce, Jr.
Sep 15, 2025
Charles Wayne Pierce, Jr., 63, of Elm City passed away Monday, September 15, 2025. The family will have a special gathering of friends and family on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12 – 2 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Wayne was a graduate of UNC and he was an avid fan of the Tarheels with this...
Allen Wayne Gardner
Sep 14, 2025
Allen Wayne Gardner, 76, of Wilson passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Ferrell Family Cemetery, Morningside Road, Black Creek. Briann will officiate the service.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, September 17, 2025 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Wayne was...
Mary Frances Stallings Boykin
Sep 14, 2025
Mary Frances Stallings Boykin, 73, of Bailey, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 17th, from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Pkwy, Wilson, NC. Funeral services will be in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 2800 Nash St N, Wilson, NC.
She is survived by...
Buck David McKeel
Sep 13, 2025
Buck David McKeel, 80, of Wilson, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends.
Mr. McKeel grew up in Greene County, and was a regular at the Wilson County Senior Center and the Wilson Moose Lodge, where he played pool with his buddies. He had many hobbies and interests, but his favorites were watching Gunsmoke, gardening with...
Phillip Earl Pearson
Sep 13, 2025
Phillip Earl Pearson
July 21, 1947 – September 13, 2025
Phillip Earl Pearson, 78 of Bailey, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Mr. Pearson was a Class of 1965 graduate of Rock Ridge High School, and a 1967 graduate of Wayne Technical Community College where he obtained his education in electronics. He worked for many years in his field with IBM and BB&T.
He...
Terry Lee Futch
Sep 11, 2025
Terry Lee Futch, 60 of Lucama, passed away Thursday, September, 11, 2025.
Mr. Futch attended Johnston Community Church. He was a Carolina Panthers fan, and loved to watch football, as well as fishing and getting out to stay as active as possible. His family will remember him as an all around good person.
He is survived by his brothers, Robert Futch and...
Donald Ray Barnes
Sep 11, 2025
Donald Ray Barnes, 45, of Bailey passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. A special gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday evening, September 18, 2025, from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Donald is survived by his daughter, Jessica Coley; granddaughter, Lillian Coley; grandson, Caleb Coley; sister, Teresa Adkins McKeel; brothers, Thomas...
Frances Ann Eubanks Nowell
Sep 9, 2025
Frances Ann Eubanks Nowell, 87 of Wilson passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2615 Tilghman Road, Wilson. Bishop Matthew Criswell will officiate.
Frances is survived by her daughters, Maurine McQueen Nowell Brown and husband, Greg of Zebulon, and Anna Jane...
Wilbur Cooper Davis
Sep 8, 2025
Wilbur Cooper Davis, Sr. age 95, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025.
Wilbur was born November 23, 1929, alongside the mighty Mississippi River, in the town of Mayersville, in Issaquena County, Mississippi to Charlie Cagle Davis, Sr. and Velma Janie Cooper Davis. They soon moved back to family land near the Town of Louisville in Winston County, Mississippi, where he attended...
Willard Elden "Elton" Rutledge
Sep 7, 2025
Willard Elden “Elton” Rutledge, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Elton was born on February 3, 1943, in Wayne County, North Carolina, to the late Richard Rutledge and Irene Corbett Davis. He was also preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Henry and Florence Corbett.
A faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Elton had a deep love...
William "Bill" Edward Lewis
Sep 5, 2025
William “Bill” Edward Lewis, 73, of Wilson passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. A visitation and gathering for friends and family will be held Wednesday September 10, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson to celebrate his life. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery will be held at a later time.
Bill enjoyed a good conversation...
James Earl Wilson
Sep 4, 2025
James “EARL” Wilson, age 76 of Black Creek, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends Thursday, September 4, 2025. Most people know Earl from his days at The Creamery Family Restaurant, where he began working in high school, then managed and eventually co-owned with his partner, Ray Raper. He was there for over forty years, and they sold the...
Harold Lee Patterson
Sep 4, 2025
Harold Lee Patterson, affectionately known to many as “Muscles”, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad Company after thirty-five years of dedicated service. Harold found joy in golfing, cheering for the UNC Tarheels, and selflessly doing for others. He cherished gatherings with family and friends, often delighting them with his delicious desserts, especially his...
Barbara Ann Evan Pope Wells
Sep 2, 2025
Barbara Ann Evan Pope Wells, 79 of Wilson left this earthly home to be with her heavenly father and family on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Black Creek Town Cemetery, Black Creek. Pastor Joe Shakour will...
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