Obituaries

Bobby Ray Johnson

Bobby Ray Johnson

Aug 16, 2017

Bobby Ray Johnson April 7, 1935 – August 16, 2017 Bobby Ray Johnson, 82, of Wilson passed away Wednesday. His graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Stantonsburg Town Cemetery, Stantonsburg.  The Rev. Joe Shakour will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...

Barbara Chiperfield Trapnell

Barbara Chiperfield Trapnell

Aug 15, 2017

Barbara Chiperfield Trapnell July 7, 1931 – August 15, 2017 Barbara Chiperfield Trapnell passed away peacefully on August 15, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born on July 7, 1931 to Edith Sinclair Chiperfield and Claude Burnett Chiperfield in Sydney, Australia, where her father served as US Vice Counsel. Her father’s service moved the family to Venice, Italy, after...

Franklin Delano Lewis

Franklin Delano Lewis

Aug 14, 2017

Franklin Delano Lewis January 2, 1934 – August 14, 2017 Franklin Delano Lewis, 83, of Goldsboro passed away Monday. His funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.   A graveside service with military honors will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Eastern Carolina Veteran Cemetery, 164 Longs Plant Farm Road, Goldsboro. The family will...

Donald Wells

Donald Wells

Aug 13, 2017

  Donald Wells October 25, 1935 – August 13, 2017 Donald Wells, 81 of Wilson passed away Sunday. His funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  The Rev. Ray Barnhill will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...

Bessie Callie (Dudley) Pittman

Bessie Callie (Dudley) Pittman

Aug 13, 2017

Bessie Callie Dudley Pittman August 1, 1938 – August 13, 2017 Bessie Callie Pittman, 79, of Lucama passed away Sunday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Niagra Pentecostal Holiness Church, 1820 Bagley Road, Kenly, North Carolina. Pastors Tim Hopkins, Michael Dye and son-in-law, Randy Phillips will officiate. A private burial will be held for members...

James Ray Cornett

James Ray Cornett

Aug 5, 2017

James Ray Cornett June 27, 1987 – August 5, 2017 James Ray Cornett, 30, of Bailey passed away Saturday. His funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road...

Bernice Hooks Hagan

Bernice Hooks Hagan

Aug 5, 2017

Bernice Hooks Hagan July 24, 1936 – August 5, 2017 Bernice Hooks Hagan, 81, of Wilson passed away Saturday. Her funeral will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  The Rev. Tommy Hagan will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday...

Judith "Judy" Ann Finch Jones

Judith "Judy" Ann Finch Jones

Aug 5, 2017

Judith Ann Finch Jones August 29, 1935 – August 5, 2017 Judith Ann \"Judy\"  Finch Jones, 81, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Saturday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 9289 S NC Hwy 581, Bailey.  Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery.  The Rev. Carlos Castano will officiate. The family will...

Wallace Coltrane Franks

Wallace Coltrane Franks

Aug 3, 2017

Wallace Coltrane Franks April 16, 1922 – August 3, 2017 Wallace Coltrane Franks, 95, of Wilson passed away Thursday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. David Barnes will officiate. He served his country with honor and pride during WWII with the U.S. Navy, while he was stationed on the LST...

John Franklin Keen

John Franklin Keen

Aug 1, 2017

John Franklin Keen September 8, 1940 – August 1, 2017 John Franklin Keen, 76, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. His funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. Pastor Jerry Nelson will officiate. The family will receive friends 7 – 9 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...

Beverly Hare Toy

Beverly Hare Toy

Aug 1, 2017

Beverly Hare Toy December 3, 1924 – August 1, 2017 Beverly Hare Toy, 92, of Wilson formerly of Rouseville, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2017 in Rouseville United Methodist Church, Rouseville, Pennsylvania.  Inurnment will follow in Rynd Farm Cemetery. Beverly is survived by her daughter, Barbara J....

George Royce Quinn

George Royce Quinn

Aug 1, 2017

George Royce Quinn December 20, 1939 – August 1, 2017 George Royce Quinn, 77 of Macclesfield passed away Tuesday. His funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Macclesfield Town Cemetery.  The Rev. Corrine Coley will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 – 9 p.m. Friday evening at Joyner’s...

William Joseph Boswell

William Joseph Boswell

Aug 1, 2017

William Joseph Boswell August 12, 1934 – August 1, 2017   William Joseph “Bill” Boswell, 82, passed away Tuesday. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  The Rev. Walt Tyndall will officiate.   Bill at different times in his life was a soldier, a farmer,...

Mary Kathryn Quinn

Mary Kathryn Quinn

Aug 1, 2017

Mary Kathryn Quinn August 30, 1950 – August 1, 2017 Mary Kathryn Quinn, 66, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Claire Colcord will officiate. The family will receive friends 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...

James Ray Stone

James Ray Stone

Jul 28, 2017

James Ray Stone May 12, 1939 – July 28, 2017 James Ray “Jim” Stone, 78, of Wilson went to be with the Lord on Friday. His funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Unity Free Will Baptist Church, 2200 Downing Street, Wilson.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. ...

Dr. William "Bill" A. Wallace

Dr. William "Bill" A. Wallace

Jul 28, 2017

Dr. William A. Wallace Dr. William A. Wallace “Bill”, 60, of Wilson passed away Friday. His memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 4, at First United Methodist Church, Wilson. The Pastor Charles Robl will officiate. A service will be conducted at a later date at Barton College. The family will receive friends 6:30 – 8:30 p.m....

Leonard Earl Griffin

Leonard Earl Griffin

Jul 27, 2017

Leonard Earl Griffin October 24, 1925 – July 27, 2017 Leonard Earl Griffin, 91, of Elm City passed away Thursday. His funeral service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Macclesfield Cemetery. Pastor Johnny Hendricks will officiate. The family will receive friends 1:30 – 2:15 Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...

Tonya Tilton Evans

Tonya Tilton Evans

Jul 24, 2017

Tonya Tilton Evans September 28, 1969 – July 24, 2017 Tonya Tilton Evans age 47 of Wilson, joined her heavenly father on Monday, July 24th after a lifelong fight against Cystic Fibrosis. Tonya is survived by the light of her life, her son, Thomas Tilton Evans of the home; her loving parents, Brenda and John Tilton of Wilson; her close...

Edgar "ED" Ladd Norvell

Edgar "ED" Ladd Norvell

Jul 22, 2017

Edgar Ladd Norvell March 19, 1936 – July 21, 2017 Edgar Ladd “Ed” Norvell passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 21, 2017.  He was born on March 19, 1936 in Henderson. He grew up in Norlina and was a graduate of Norlina High School Class of 1954 where he lettered in varsity baseball, football, and basketball. As a young man, Edgar...

James Ashley Stott

James Ashley Stott

Jul 20, 2017

James Ashley Stott April 4, 1974 – July 20, 2017 James Ashley Stott, 43 of Sims passed away Thursday. His funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon at Peace Church, 2838 Tilghman Road N, Wilson. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery, 9300 Johnson Farm Rd., Kenly. The Rev. Carl Bradshaw will officiate. The family will receive...

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