Obituaries

Theolphius Barnes

Theolphius Barnes

Dec 31, 2017

Theolphius Barnes April 6, 1919 – December 31, 2017 Theolphius Barnes, 98, of Wilson passed away Sunday. His memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The Rev. Walt Tyndall will officiate. A private inurnment will be held at a later...

James Hicks

James Hicks

Dec 31, 2017

James Hicks April 30, 1951 – December 31, 2017 James Hicks, 66, of Rockingham, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Ronnie Connor will officiate. James is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Hicks “Lizzie” Witherington of Alabama, and Sonya Joiner; son, Bo Joiner of...

Edward Calvert Ihrie

Edward Calvert Ihrie

Dec 30, 2017

Edward Calvert Ihrie March 27, 1931 – December 30, 2017 Edward Calvert Ihrie, 86, of Wilson, loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his family. Born on March 27, 1931, he was the son of the late John H. Ihrie and Mabel Clark Ihrie of Zebulon. Edward is survived...

Jesse Frederick Skinner

Jesse Frederick Skinner

Dec 28, 2017

Jesse Frederick Skinner October 10, 1946 – December 28, 2017 Jesse Frederick Skinner, 71, of Wilson passed away Thursday. His funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Tim McFatter will officiate. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...

Hazel Lucas Batchelor

Hazel Lucas Batchelor

Dec 27, 2017

Hazel Lucas. Batchelor October 5, 1924 – December 27, 2017 Hazel Lucas Batchelor, 93, of Lucama went to be with her Lord on Wednesday while at her home surrounded by her loving family. Her funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Thompson Chapel...

Neva Murray Pridgen

Neva Murray Pridgen

Dec 26, 2017

Neva Murray Pridgen April 15, 1925 – December 26, 2017 Neva Murray Pridgen, 92, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Kevin Moore and Rev. Dr. Robert Langley will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from...

Vivian Stieferman

Vivian Stieferman

Dec 24, 2017

Vivian Stieferman October 7, 1930 – December 24, 2017 Vivian Stieferman, 87, of Sims passed away Sunday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Church of St. Therese, 700 Nash Street, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Father Bill John Acosta-Escobar will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 –...

Charles Elton Finch

Charles Elton Finch

Dec 23, 2017

Charles Elton Finch July 31, 1940 – December 23, 2017 Mr. Charles Elton Finch went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 23, 2017. The Christmas season was his favorite time of the year, how ironic that he saw his Lord and Savior face to face as the world celebrated the birth of Christ. He...

Linda Wood Williford

Linda Wood Williford

Dec 23, 2017

Linda Wood Williford August 24, 1946 – December 23, 2017 Linda Wood Williford, 71, of Wilson passed away Saturday. Her funeral will be conducted at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. in Black Creek Town Cemetery. The Rev. Tommy Hagan will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening immediately...

Janice B. Whitley

Janice B. Whitley

Dec 22, 2017

Janice B. Whitley June 22, 1946 – December 22, 2017 Janice B. Whitley, 71, of Wilson passed away Friday. Her funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Black Creek Town Cemetery. The Rev. Wayne Goff will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at...

Walker Charles Mabry

Walker Charles Mabry

Dec 20, 2017

Walker Charles Mabry September 19, 1926 – December 20, 2017 Walker Charles Mabry, 91, of Wilson passed away Wednesday. His funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 311 W Nash Street, Wilson. Interment will follow with Masonic Rites in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Steve Clayton will officiate. The family will receive friends...

William Herman Grimmett

William Herman Grimmett

Dec 18, 2017

William Herman Grimmett November 15, 1968 – December 18, 2017 William Herman “Bill” Grimmett, 49, of Wilson passed away Monday. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Oakdale Cemetery, Spring Hope. The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at 8007 Wiggins...

Kenneth Howard Kurzawski

Kenneth Howard Kurzawski

Dec 18, 2017

Kenneth Howard Kurzawski October 29, 1946 – December 18, 2017 Kenneth Howard Kurzawski, 71, of Wilson passed away Monday. His funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Bobby Fletcher will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...

Julia Ruth Brame Sharp

Julia Ruth Brame Sharp

Dec 18, 2017

Julia Ruth Brame Sharp December 8, 1931 – December 18, 2017 Julia Ruth Brame Sharp, dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend of many, passed away December 18, 2017. She was born December 8, 1931, the firstborn to the late Kermit David and Ethel Barnes Brame. She thrived in her loving Christian home and with the...

Elizabeth Vastin Tosto Goforth

Elizabeth Vastin Tosto Goforth

Dec 15, 2017

Elizabeth Vastin Tosto Goforth November 11, 1926 - December 15, 2017 Elizabeth Vastin Tosto Goforth, 91, of Wilson passed away Friday. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Pineview Cemetery, 761 N Raleigh Street, Rocky Mount. The Rev. Tim McFatter will officiate. Elizabeth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a friend to all that knew...

Barbara Fearon Aycock

Barbara Fearon Aycock

Dec 14, 2017

Barbara Fearon Aycock March 12, 1923 – December 14, 2017 Barbara Fearon Aycock, 94, of Elm City passed away Thursday. Her funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson with visitation 1:00 -1:45 p.m. prior to service. The Rev. Paul Dunham will officiate. Barbara was an educator and librarian for 30...

Judy Hall

Judy Hall

Dec 11, 2017

Judy Hall November 13, 1938 – December 11, 2017 Judy Hall, 79, of Elm City passed away Monday. The family will receive friends Friday beginning at 3 p.m. at the home. The Rev. Rusty Russell will be present. Judy is survived by her husband, Jimmie R. Hall of the home; her daughters, Donna York and husband, Jerry of Belmont, and...

Lillian Adams Barnes

Lillian Adams Barnes

Dec 10, 2017

Lillian Adams Barnes December 19, 1925 – December 10, 2017 Lillian Adams Barnes, 91, of Wilson passed away Sunday. Her visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Milbournie FWB Church, 5106 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson with her funeral services starting at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Walt Tyndall, Rev. Greg Barnes,...

Marvin Cone Watson

Marvin Cone Watson

Dec 10, 2017

Marvin Cone Watson July 5, 1947 – December 10, 2017 Marvin Cone Watson, 70, of Elm City passed away Sunday. His memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Marvin is survived by his wife, Aliene Hocutt Watson; his sons, James...

Peggy Webb Wheeler

Peggy Webb Wheeler

Dec 9, 2017

Peggy Webb Wheeler May 22, 1940 – December 09, 2017 Peggy Webb Wheeler, 77, of Stantonsburg passed away Saturday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Stantonsburg Cemetery. The Rev. Robbie Parnell will officiate. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...

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