Melinda Barber Stancil
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Upper Black Creek Church Road, Lucama, NC
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Melinda Barber Stancil, 58, of Elm City passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Upper Black Creek Church Cemetery, Upper Black Creek Church Road, Lucama. A visitation will follow at the graveside.
Melinda is survived by her son, Jeremy Parker of Stantonsburg; daughter, KayCeé Stancil of La Grange and fiancé, Drew Oliver; granddaughter, Lylah Arizpe of La Grange, and many special cousins and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jeanette Barber Woodard; brother, Wayne “Peanut” Lamm, and grandmother, Agnes Etters.
In lieu of flowers please consider memorials to help with the end of life expenses, Joyner's Funeral Home, PO Box 425, Wilson, Nrth Carolina 27894.
Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.
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Upper Black Creek Church Cemetery
Upper Black Creek Church Road, Lucama, NC
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Upper Black Creek Church Road, Lucma, NC
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