Obituaries

George Charles Finklea, Sr.

George Charles Finklea, Sr.

Nov 18, 2016

George Charles Finklea, Sr. September 1, 1926 – November 18, 2016 George Charles “Bud” Finklea, Sr., 90, of Wilson passed away Friday. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Bud was a graduate of Clemson A&M in 1946 with a degree in Pre-Med and in 1948...

William Moore "Billy" Whitley, Jr.

William Moore "Billy" Whitley, Jr.

Nov 17, 2016

William Moore Whitley, Jr. April 5, 1959 – November 17, 2016 William Moore “Billy” Whitley, Jr., 57, of Fremont passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016. A celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Good News Advent Christian Church, Good News Church Road, Stantonsburg. The Rev. Julius Whitley and Rev. Alex Ellis will...

Cuyler McCoy Farmer

Cuyler McCoy Farmer

Nov 16, 2016

Cuyler McCoy Farmer August 8, 1935 – November 16, 2016 Cuyler McCoy Farmer, 81, of Wilson was ushered into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday evening at his home surrounded by his wife, and daughters. His funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Peace Church, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Rusty...

Donald Lee Cockrell, Sr.

Donald Lee Cockrell, Sr.

Nov 15, 2016

Donald Lee Cockrell, Sr. December 6, 1938 – November 15, 2016 Donald Lee Cockrell, Sr., 77, of Kenly passed away Tuesday. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Buckhorn United Methodist Church, 8102 Hwy 42 N, Kenly. Interment will follow in New Jerusalem Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, 1461 Jerusalem Church Road, Kenly. The...

Joyce Ann Wegrzyn

Joyce Ann Wegrzyn

Nov 14, 2016

Joyce Ann Wegrzyn October 9, 1952 – November 14, 2016 Joyce Ann Wegrzyn, 64, of Wilson passed away Monday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Melvin Barnette will officiate. The family will receive friends 1 – 1:45 p.m. prior to the service at...

Marvin D. Proctor

Marvin D. Proctor

Nov 13, 2016

Marvin D. Proctor November 8, 1940 – November 13, 2016 Marvin D. “Mark” Proctor, 76, of Wilson passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016. A celebration of his life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The Rev. Donnie Price will officiate. The family will receive friends 10 – 10:45 a.m. Saturday morning...

Barbara Warlick Lawrence

Barbara Warlick Lawrence

Nov 10, 2016

Barbara Warlick Lawrence May 2, 1938 – November 10, 2016 Barbara Warlick Lawrence, 78, of Wilson passed away Thursday, with her daughters by her side. A memorial service will be conducted at 12:10 p.m. Monday at The Church of St. Therese, Wilson, North Carolina. Father Bill John Acosta-Escobar will officiate. Barbara grew up in Raeford, NC. She graduated from Wake...

Antonio Salinas Davila

Antonio Salinas Davila

Nov 10, 2016

Antonio Salinas Davila October 19, 1945 – November 10, 2016 Antonio Salinas Davila, 71, of Bailey passed away Thursday. A celebration of his life will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Pastor Juan Barbosa will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday morning from 9:30 – 12:45 p.m....

Angus K. Chapman, Jr.

Angus K. Chapman, Jr.

Nov 6, 2016

Angus K. Chapman, Jr. June 24, 1957 – November 6, 2016 Angus K. Chapman, Jr. passed away Sunday. His funeral will be conducted at a later date in New Hampshire. Angus is survived by his son, Angus Chapman, III of Mesa, Arizona; his grandson, Adrian Chapman of Mesa, Arizona; his sisters, Raylene Buttry and husband, Richard of Clayton, Rosie Johnson...

Melinda Lindsey Futch

Melinda Lindsey Futch

Nov 6, 2016

Melinda Lindsey Futch March 15, 1959 - November 6, 2016 Melinda Lindsey Futch, 57, of Lucama passed away Sunday. Her funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Ray Barnhill will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1 – 1:45 p.m. Thursday afternoon prior to the...

Rev. William Dail Tyndall

Rev. William Dail Tyndall

Nov 4, 2016

William Dail Tyndall December 12, 1926 – November 4, 2016 Reverend William Dail Tyndall, 89, of Wilson passed away Friday. His memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Bible Missionary Baptist Church, 2833 Tilghman Road N, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The Rev. David Barnes will officiate. Reverend Tyndall...

Betty Lee Owens Pridgen

Betty Lee Owens Pridgen

Nov 1, 2016

Betty Lee Owens Pridgen November 18, 1933 – November 1, 2016 Betty Lee Owens Pridgen, 82, of Sims passed away Tuesday. Her funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. David Pridgen will officiate. The family will receive friends 12 – 12:45 Friday prior to...

Melba Jean Reason Cooke

Melba Jean Reason Cooke

Oct 31, 2016

Melba Jean Reason Cooke May 7, 1923 – October 31, 2016 Melba Jean Reason Cooke, 93, of Lucama passed away Monday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Eureka Town Cemetery. The Rev. De Wayne Eakes will officiate. The family will...

Sheila Frances Turner Flowers

Sheila Frances Turner Flowers

Oct 30, 2016

Sheila Frances Turner Flowers March 12, 1945 – October 30, 2016 Sheila Frances Turner Flowers, 71, of Wilson passed away Sunday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. David Varnell and Rev. Tim McFatter will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from...

William Monsor Roccos

William Monsor Roccos

Oct 27, 2016

William Monsor Roccos June 20, 1937 – October 27, 2017 Beloved son and brother, devoted and loving husband, adored father, loyal friend, dedicated teacher, avid sports fan, and passionate lover of Christ; this is the legacy that will remain of the brilliant life of William (Bill) Monsor Roccos. Bill was born on June 20, 1937 to Sassine and Jennie Roccos...

Bobby Ray Page

Bobby Ray Page

Oct 26, 2016

Bobby Ray Page August 14, 1943 – October 26, 2016 Bobby Ray Page, 73, of Zebulon passed away Wednesday. His funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Jim Robertson will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7-9 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...

George Turner, Jr.

George Turner, Jr.

Oct 21, 2016

George Turner, Jr. April 24, 1925 – October 21, 2016 George” Punk” Turner, 91, of Stantonsburg, went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior Friday October 21, 2016 while surrounded by his family. A celebration service of his life will be conducted 7:00 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in...

John Edward Raynor

John Edward Raynor

Oct 19, 2016

John Edward Raynor November 13, 1952 – October 19, 2016 John Edward Raynor, 63, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016. John was born in Oxford on November 13, 1952. He was the son of the late William and Catherine Raynor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Frances Raynor Watson. He is...

Dr. James Evans Corthay, D.D.S. M.S.

Dr. James Evans Corthay, D.D.S. M.S.

Oct 15, 2016

James Evans Corthay, D.D.S. M.S. August 25, 1922 – October 15, 2016 Dr. James Corthay, Naval Aviator and Periodontist, age 94, passed away October 15, 2016.  He was born Virgil James Evans, the only son of Virgil Evans and Esther Iverson, in Ogden, Utah.  When he was very young, the marriage between his father and mother dissolved (later divorced),...

Carl E. "Boo" Whitfield, III

Carl E. "Boo" Whitfield, III

Oct 14, 2016

Carl E. “ Boo” Whitfield III September 15, 1963 - October 14, 2016 Carl E. “ Boo” Whitfield III, 53, of Spring Hope died Friday. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Batchelor Family Cemetery. The Rev. Richard Daughtridge will officiate. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Monday at Joyner`s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Carl...

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