Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
John Douglas Gardner
Dec 8, 2017
John Douglas Gardner March 27, 1933 - December 8, 2017 John Douglas Gardner, “Doug”, 84, of Elm City went home to be with the LORD and to receive his eternal inheritance Friday morning December 8, 2017. Visitation will be held Monday evening December 11th from 6-8 p.m. at Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church, 5921 Bridgersville Rd Elm City. The...
Arnold Formo, Jr.
Dec 7, 2017
Arnold Leland Formo, Jr. February 10, 1927- December 7, 2017 Arnold “Arnie” Leland Formo, Jr., 90, of Wilson passed away Thursday. His memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The Rev. Tom Watkins will officiate. Arnie was born in Minneapolis,...
Angie Galloway Reeder
Dec 6, 2017
Angie Galloway Reeder September 27, 1956 – December 06, 2017 Angie Galloway Reeder, 61, of Wilson passed away Wednesday. Her funeral service will be conducted 6:00 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. The Rev. George Loveland will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at...
Willie "Graham" Braswell
Dec 3, 2017
Willie Graham Braswell October 19, 1930 – December 3, 2017 Willie Graham Braswell, 87, of Elm City passed away Sunday at his home. His funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City. The Rev. David Allen will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday prior...

Isaac Earl Melton
Dec 1, 2017
Isaac Earl Melton June 1, 1944 – December 1, 2017 Isaac Earl Melton, 73, of Kenly passed away Friday. His memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway. The family will receive friends following the service. The Rev. Lewis Warrick will officiate. Isaac is survived by his sons, Kenneth Melton and...

Lewis Hunter Carter
Dec 1, 2017
Lewis Hunter Carter September 24, 1943 – December 1, 2017 Lewis Hunter Carter, 74, of Wilson passed away Friday. His funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Daniels Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, 4828 Frank Price Church Price Road, Wilson. Interment will follow in Black Creek Town Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Groce will officiate. The family will...
George Hondros
Nov 30, 2017
George Hondros December 8, 1940 – November 30, 2017 George Hondros, 76, of Rocky Mount passed away November 30, 2017 in Rocky Mount. The family will receive friends 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 7th at St. Timothys Episcopal Church, 202 N. Goldsboro Street E., Wilson. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 7th at St. Timothys Episcopal Church...

Carlos Limon
Nov 29, 2017
Carlos Limon September 15, 1958 – November 29, 2017 Carlos Limon, 59, of Bailey passed away Wednesday. His funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Nobles Chapel, Sims. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Jaime Arranda will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday prior to the service from noon - 1 p.m. at...
Fred "Red" Taylor
Nov 26, 2017
Fred Taylor August 24, 1931 – November 26, 2017 Fred “Red” Taylor, 86, of Bailey passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. His funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Rev. Walter Blackman will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 –...

Dale Bachmann
Nov 24, 2017
Dale Bachmann April 9, 1953 – November 24, 2017 Dale Bachmann, 64, of Middlesex passed away Friday. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson with visitation following. The Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. Dale is survived by his wife, Deb Cassidy of the home and his daughter, Alexandra...

Juanita Denton Mosley
Nov 24, 2017
Juanita Denton Mosley June 26, 1931 – November 24, 2017 Juanita Denton Mosley, 86, of Wilson passed away Friday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. Joe Shakour will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately...

Alton Frank Williams
Nov 20, 2017
Alton Frank Williams April 03, 1950 – November 20, 2017 Alton Frank Williams, 67, of Wilson passed away Monday. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Robert Parnell will officiate. Alton is survived by numerous cousins and was loved by all who knew him. Condolences may be directed to Joyner’s Funeral...