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04/22/2026

Millie Faye Skinner

Millie Faye Skinner, 82, of Wilson passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. Rev. Angel Padilla and Pastor Greg Long will officiate.

The family will receive friends Friday morning from 10:30 – 11:15 prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Faye was a caregiver of hundreds of infants at Kiddie Kampus for over twenty-five years. She is a breast cancer survivor and a recipient of a heart transplant of seventeen years. Faye was a member of Cornerstone Pentecostal Church for fifty-seven years and served as the church secretary. Faye was dearly loved and will be remembered with wonderful memories that will bring a smile to your face.

Faye is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Bobby Skinner; sons, Wayne Skinner and wife, Amy, Keith Skinner and wife, Beth, and Jeff Skinner and wife, Dana; grandchildren, Brad Skinner and wife, Atlanta, Teran Skinner, Wesley Skinner, Ashley Skinner, and Hunter Skinner and wife, Mattie; great-grandchildren, Baylor Skinner, Beckham Skinner, Blakely Skinner and Bowen Skinner, and her sister, Joyce Fulton and Dave.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandchild, Kylie Woodard; parents, Tom and Wilma Daniel; brother, Earl Daniel, and her sister, Gail Smith-Nunn.

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04/20/2026

Carolyn Worrell Lamm

Carolyn Worrell Lamm, 83 of Wilson passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Maplewood Cemetery. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate.

Carolyn is survived by her daughter Rhonda Lamm of Wilson; son, Kevin Lamm and wife, Shannon of Wilson; grandchildren, Taylor Murray and husband, Christian, Turner Mayo, Sydney Conway and husband, Austin, Bennett Lamm and fiancé, Jennifer Kitchen; great-grandchildren, Asher Murray, Rivers Murray, Marley Murray, and Georgia Anne Conway; sister, Kay Brannan of Wilson; brother, George Worrell, Jr. of Snow Hill; brother-in-law, Doug Lamm of Wilson, and her wonderful caregivers, Maria Cabrera, Miranda Pittman, Jazzy Parrish and Elizabeth Parrish.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd George Lamm; son, Brennan Shane Lamm and her parents, George Clayton and Christine Worrell.

Flowers are welcome or consider memorials in Carolyn’s memory to Veterans Residential Services of Wilson, 2500 Nash Street N, Suite E, Wilson, North Carolina 27896.

Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.

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04/20/2026

Marie Lamm

Marie Lamm, 71, of Lucama passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Brother Matt Young will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service till 4 p.m.

Marie loved hummingbirds, fishing and just being outdoors. She loved cooking for her family that she loved more than life itself. No one could have a better mom, than Marie. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed and thought of often with wonderful memories.

Marie is survived by her daughter, April Ayscue; sons, Paul Scott Landers and wife, Ann Marie and Chadwick Keen and wife, Tammy; thirteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; her chosen daughter, Adrienne Pittman; sister, Bunny Peterman and Samantha Towle; brother, Patrick Hales, Earl Hales and Mark Hales, and her special sister-in-law, Lois Murphy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Lamm; parents, William Earl Hales and Mom Peggy Faulkner; grandchildren, Sarah Landers, Ashley Landers and Macy Barbee; step-mom, Sarah hales; sister, Patricia Dickerson; brother, Mike Hales; mother-in-law, Gola Lamm and son-in-law, Jonathan Ayscue

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04/20/2026

Mary "Jo" Pittman

Mary Jo Pittman, 76, of Wilson passed away Friday, April 17, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate.

The family will receive friends Friday evening, April 24, 2026, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Jo is survived by her son, Robert “Robbie” Beamon, Jr. and wife, Shannon; grandchildren, Mallory Beamon and Parker Beamon, whom she loved with all of her heart; brother, Tommy Ballance and wife, Kay and a host of loving nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her father, her mother, her sister and her brother-in-law.

Jo spent most of her adult life in retail. She enjoyed her time spent at Belk and Flower’s Shoes at Parkwood Mall and spoke often of her experiences and the many friends she made there over the years.

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04/20/2026

Dorothy "Dottie" Berlyn Andersen

Dorothy “Dottie” Berlyn Creekmore Andersen, 86, of Sanford formerly of Wilson passed away Friday, April 17, 2026. A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 202 Kincaid Avenue N, Wilson. Interment will follow in Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Rev. Steve Strickland will officiate.

The family will receive friends Thursday morning prior to the service from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, Wilson.

Dottie is survived by her daughters, Hope Andersen (John) of Sanford. Nora Holder (Paul) of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, and Sandy Bettinger (Gary) of Sumter, South Carolina; sons, Wallace Michael Darling (Rebecca) of Denver, Colorado, Gerald Keith Darling (Jolanda) of South Bend, Indiana; grandchildren, John Andersen (Kat), Jeremy Andersen (Marie), Kyle Darling, Ashley (Anthony) Lyons, Kayleigh Darling, Michelle Darling, Keith Darling, Adam Bettinger and Joseph Bettinger (Jessica); great-grandchildren, Brody Andersen, Quentin Andersen, Freya Andersen, Carson Darling, Christian Darling, Adelynn James Darling, Alina Darling, William Darling, Jimmy Darling, Gwendolen Bettinger, Sebastian Bettinger, and Vivian Bettinger, and her sister, Evelyn Bryan of Raleigh.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Andersen; parents, Robert and Nellie Creekmore; two sisters and four brothers.

In lieu of flowers, consider memorials to Grace Baptist Church, 202 Kincaid Avenue N, Wilson, North Carolina 27893.

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04/19/2026

Linwood "Sonny" Harding Scott, Jr.

Linwood Harding “Sonny” Scott, Jr. (1947-2026) passed away on April 17, 2026. Sonny left this earth peacefully surrounded by his family and friends who were the foundation and beneficiaries of a life he chose to live to its fullest every day.

He was born on October 20, 1947, into a family steep in agriculture tradition, and dedicated his life’s work to the industry. Through hard work, cutting edge thinking, calculated risk taking, and fair-trade practices he grew his family farm into a multinational corporation over his career. He received numerous awards for his accomplishments and gave unselfishly of his time back to agriculture by serving and holding office on various industry trade groups and board of directors.

Sonny was regarded as a great farmer and entrepreneur, but he will always be remembered as a man with great integrity and selfless nature. He held his family as his greatest accomplishment and always put them first in his life. Although he chose a profession defined by hard work and long hours, he never allowed his work life to interfere with his family. No event was too great to prevent him being there to watch his kids play ball, volunteer as a coach or just be there to support them in their endeavors. He epitomized the term “Family First” through the examples he set for his family to live by.

Sonny was as a generous man, frequently giving of his time and resources to help others in his community. He was a member of Marsh Swamp Original Free Will Baptist Church, serving in many different capacities there. Always willing to help when needed, he was a mentor for many in the agriculture community by freely sharing his experience and knowledge with others. Over the years he contributed financially to numerous causes and charities, almost always refusing to accept recognition for it.

His accomplishments throughout his life and career were numerous, but within his closest circle, he was just “Sonny”, “Dad” or “Grandaddy”. His zest for life and his passion for living every day to its fullest were infectious to all who knew him. Sonny Scott lived his life never having to apologize for who he was, and that’s what made him such a great husband, father, grandfather, and friend. That is what we will miss the most.

Sonny is survived by his loving wife of fifty-eight wonderful years, Alice Scott; sons, Linwood H. Scott, III and wife, Kim of Lucama, and Dewey R. Scott and wife, Heather of Lucama; granddaughters, Jena S. Petway and husband, Reid of Lucama and Lindsey Rebecca Scott Abraham and husband, Dallas of Wilson; grandsons, Linwood “Lin” H. Scott, IV, Dewey “DJ” R. Scott, Jr. and Charlie E. Scott all of Lucama; great-grandchildren, William Petway and Briggs Petway, and his sister, Edith Flowers and husband, Woody of Rock Ridge.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2026, in Marsh Swamp OFWB Church, Rock Ridge. Rev. Ray Wells will officiate.

The family will receive friends Sunday evening, April 19, 2026, from 5 – 7:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

In lieu of flowers, consider memorials to Marsh Swamp OFWB Church, 6504 Rock Ridge School Road, Wilson, North Carolina 27893 or the FWB Children’s Home, PO Box 249, Middlesex, North Carolina 27557.

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04/18/2026

Brooks McCoy Ambrose

Brooks McCoy Ambrose, of Kenly, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Pentecostal Lighthouse, 4408 London Church Road, Elm City, North Carolina. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. with a service following at 6:00 p.m. A private burial service will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

At just 19 months old, Brooks made a lasting impact on every person he met. He was always such a happy, wild boy. His beautiful smile filled every room with happiness and joy. Brooks enjoyed spending time with his siblings, laughing and playing with the big ones, and loving and giving kisses to his baby brother. When a song came on he was up on his feet and clapping those hands together. He couldn’t help but dance, whether it was Ms. Rachel or a worship song praising the Lord. Brooks loved his big family, but especially his mama and daddy. From playtime to bath time, to rocking at night with his cup of milk; being in their presence was his favorite place to be. Brooks is already missed so deeply by all that knew and loved him, but we know he’s in the loving arms of our God, lighting up the streets of heaven with his smile, waiting for the day we are with him again.

Brooks is survived by his parents, Keith and Kelsey Ambrose; siblings Kamden, Everlee, Raelyn, and Charlie Ambrose; grandparents, Irvin and Dawn Ambrose; grandparents, Jeffrey and Jenny Hayes; great grandmother, Becky Powers; great grandparents, George and Rachel Pierce; great grandfather, Irvin Ambrose Sr. and many uncles, aunts, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Keith Powers, Willie Mae Ambrose, Clarence Hayes, and Frances Hayes.

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04/14/2026

Bobby Gray Bryant

Bobby Gray Bryant, age 77, of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Steve Strickland will officiate.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening, April 16, 2026, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Born on April 30, 1948, Bobby lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to his family and friends. On September 2, 1967, he married the love of his life, Wanda Bryant, and together they built a strong and lasting marriage that spanned nearly six decades.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Wanda Bryant; his loving son, Allan Scott Bryant and wife, Christy Bryant; and their children, Brantley and Virginia Bryant. He is also lovingly remembered by his granddaughter, Heather Harwood and her husband, Clifford Harwood, and his cherished great-grandchildren, Kaelee Watson, Skyla Watson, and Bailynn Harwood.

Bobby was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Greg Bryant.

He will be remembered by many friends with whom he shared countless enjoyable days on the golf course. Bobby had a warm spirit, a bright smile, and a laugh that could light up any room. His kindness and joyful nature left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.

Bobby’s legacy of love, laughter, and family will live on in the hearts of those who were blessed to know him.

In lieu of flowers, consider memorials to Hospice of Wilson, 1901 Tarboro Street SW, Suite 301, Wilson, North Carolina 27893

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04/13/2026

Durwood Lee Aycock

Durwood Aycock, 73 of Lucama passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The family will have a celebration of life on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Durwood was described by many people that crossed his path as a “character” Chances are, if you did meet him, you might hear him say one of his favorite phrases, such as “It’s all good in the hood.” or “Where there is no fools, there is no fun.” Durwood was also very kindhearted and loved his family and friends dearly.

Durwood is survived by his daughters, Casie Aycock, Wanda Webb (William), and Mickie-Lynn Warrick; granddaughter, Krislynn Kelch; grandsons, Wyatt Webb and Bradley Webb; sister, Sharon Aycock; sister, Theresa Aycock; and brother, Archie Aycock.

Durwood is preceded in death by his parents, AB and Sadie; sister, Phyllis Gooch; brother, Dennis Aycock.

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04/10/2026

Willis Edward "Eddie" Lewis, MD

Eddie Lewis, 66, of Wilson, husband, father, friend, golf and fishing enthusiast, Tarheel sports fanatic, and retired pathologist, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026. He laughed until his last hours.

A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026, at First United Methodist Church, 100 Green Street NE, Wilson North Carolina following the service the celebration will continue at Casita Brewing Company, 217 South Street, Wilson.

Eddie found great joy in his family and friends. The closest he ever came to a brag were his times telling stories about his beloved sons, Reid and Kyle, and their extraordinary wives Beth and Hayden. Traveling, playing golf, fishing or simply enjoying music and laughter together at Nags Head Beach marked the apex of his contentment, a life well-lived.

Eddie was a quiet man, until he wasn’t. He loved to laugh, and his laugh was legendary, a full-body bellow that rang out above the chatter of a dinner party and could be heard by his beloved golf buddies on the course three holes away. He and his late brother, Dwight (with his own famous laugh) cackled away countless hours surf-fishing at the Outer Banks, a place they loved most.

He had a witty name for almost any object. Barbequed ribs he dubbed “pigsickles”. A rude person, he named “Poindexter”. A snake, he called a “shoulderless brother”. The rack where he placed lost socks waiting for their match to emerge from the dryer, he baptized “the singles bar”.

Eddie disdained what he deemed pretentious, like fancy titles, neckties, New Years resolutions and lists of accomplishments. Likewise with trendy foods such as arugula (the vile w**d) and avocado toast, although he loved avocado and he loved toast. His life-long love affair with food included a well-grilled steak (he was a grill master), deviled eggs, collards, North Carolina BBQ, salty caramel ice cream, and his mother’s biscuits.

He took fashion cues from no one. He wore faded tee-shirts and shorts till they fell apart, or until the weather dropped well below freezing. He wore bright orange Chuck Taylors to Buccaneers football games, and Carolina blue Chucks to all UNC events.

In all things, Eddie was his own man, honorable, quietly generous and wickedly funny. He loved pathology, his chosen career, but much more he loved his family, his friends, and he loved God. His joy and laughter were his own brand of ministry and will be missed by all who knew him.

Eddie is survived by the love of his life and wife of forty-three years, Oona Payne Lewis; sons, Clayton Reid Lewis and wife Beth, and Kyle Edward Lewis and wife, Hayden, and numerous loving family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Katie Lewis, and his brother, Dwight Lewis.

The family wishes to thank the loving and talented medical staff at the Duke Neuro-Intensive Care Unit, the Duke Emergency Department, the Duke Hospice team, Dr. Kim Johnson, Dr. Lara Wadi, Dr. Christine Barton of Wilson, and all others who offered us care, respect and dignity.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to the Duke-UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at https://dukeuncadrc.org/

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04/09/2026

Thomas Edwin Tarleton

Thomas Edwin “Tom” Tarleton, 83, of Wilson, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1407 Forest Hills Road NW, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Reverend Ken Cobb will officiate.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Tom graduated from Rowan High School in 1961 and later earned a degree in Civil Engineering Technology from Gaston College. Shortly after graduation, he entered the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Statesville office training program and subsequently joined NCDOT full time.

In 1964, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Army, faithfully serving his country for 35 years through both active duty and reserve service. His military career included assignments in Germany and England, as well as deployment during Desert Storm, where he spent eight months in Saudi Arabia and Iraq. His commendations include the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Medal, Saudi Arabia Medal, and the Liberation of Kuwait Medal.

Throughout his years with NCDOT, Tom worked in the Location and Survey Department as Area Engineer in several counties. In 1986, he was promoted to Area Supervisor of Surveying for Eastern North Carolina, overseeing the eastern thirty-three counties from South Carolina to Virginia. His favorite work was along the Outer Banks on NC Highway 12—from Kitty Hawk to Ocracoke Island—especially around Oregon Inlet and the Bonner Bridge, now the Marc Basnight Bridge. A licensed Land Surveyor since 1975, Tom contributed to numerous major projects, including the wetland mitigation manual, horizontal alignment and right-of-way coordination for NC Highway 12, and development of the new Basnight Bridge. In recognition of his dedication, a survey marker at the bridge bears the stamp “Tom T.” He retired from NCDOT on April 1, 2000, after thirty-five and a half years of service, and continued part-time for an additional twenty-three years as a Special Project Engineer. Upon retirement, he was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by Governor James B. Hunt.

Tom cherished planning golf trips and time spent on the golf course with friends, where his “Atta Boy” became a beloved expression of encouragement and camaraderie.

Tom is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Patricia A. Tarleton; daughters, Jill Rae Tarleton, Stacey Cooper and husband Miles, and Brooke Rule and husband John; and grandchildren, Alex and wife Kate, Harvey, and Gala. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by Jill’s mother, Wanda Johnson Tarleton; his parents, Nannie and Lonnie Tarleton; sisters, Nancy and Louise; brother, Jim; niece, Darielle; and nephew, Ronnie.

Memorials may be made in Tom’s memory to The Maggie Society Canine Rescue, Rehabilitation and Education, 606 Trinity Drive, Wilson, North Carolina 27893.

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04/09/2026

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