Obituaries
Annette Ferrell Franks
Apr 6, 2017
Annette Ferrell Franks September 4, 1964 – April 6, 2017 Annette Ferrell Franks, 52, of Black Creek passed away Thursday. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday at Black Creek United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Black Creek Cemetery. The Rev. Tuck Taylor-Loveland will officiate. The family will receive friends at other times at the residence....
Julianne Anderson Rice
Apr 6, 2017
Julianne Anderson Rice September 4, 1941 – April 6, 2017 Julianne Anderson Rice, 75, of Kenly passed away Thursday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. A private burial will be held for the family. The Rev. David Brooks will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Joyner’s...

Henry E Glover
Apr 5, 2017
Henry Earl Glover July 29, 1943 – April 5, 2017 Henry Earl Glover, 73, of Wilson passed away Wednesday. A private service will be conducted. Earl is survived by his daughter, Kristy Glover; son, Michael Glover; his grandson, Brandon, and his brother, Kenneth Glover and his longtime companion, Flora Stancil of the home and her two daughters, Nancy and Tracey....

Hazel Askey
Apr 4, 2017
Hazel Askey November 16, 1940 – April 4, 2017 Hazel Askey, 76, of Nashville passed away Tuesday. Arrangements are by Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Condolences may be directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home at www.joyners.net.

Mary Anne Neitzelt
Mar 31, 2017
Mary Anne Neitzelt January 22, 1945 – March 31, 2017 Mary Ann Neitzelt, 72, of Wilson passed away Friday. A celebration of her life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Saint Therese Catholic Church, 700 Nash Street Northeast, Wilson. Rev. Bill John Acosta-Escobar will officiate. A private will burial will be held. Mary is survived by her daughters,...

Betty Cherry Cowan
Mar 29, 2017
Betty Cherry Cowan December 30, 1944 – March 29, 2017 Betty Cherry Cowan, 72, of Wilson passed away Wednesday. A celebration of Betty’s life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at West Nash United Methodist Church, Wilson. The Rev. Stuart Milton will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...
John Allen Corbett, Jr.
Mar 28, 2017
John Allen Corbett, Jr. March 20, 1959 – March 28, 2017 John Allen “Johnny” Corbett Jr, 58, of Sims, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 28th, 2017. The younger of two children, he was born March 20, 1959, in Wilson, the son of the late John Allen Corbett Sr. and the late Sadie Coleman Corbett...

Edna Taylor Rose
Mar 27, 2017
Edna Taylor Rose January 29, 1928 – March 27, 2017 Edna Taylor Rose, 89, passed away Monday. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Bob Bergland, the Rev. Charles Robl and the Rev. Dan Jones will officiate. The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...
Jeffery Scott Murray
Mar 27, 2017
Jeffery Scott Murray November 15, 1966 - March 27, 2017 Jeffery Scott “Jeff” Murray, 50, of Wilson passed away Monday at his home surrounded by family and friends. His funeral will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The Rev. Branson Sheets will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the...
Barbara Ann Taylor
Mar 25, 2017
Barbara Ann Taylor September 2, 1943 – March 25, 2017 Barbara Ann Taylor, 73, of Black Creek passed away Saturday. A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Watson Grove Free Will Baptist Church, 8712 Watson Grove Church Road, Kenly. Pastor Larry Barbour will officiate. Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday evening...
Daphne Lamm Page
Mar 25, 2017
Daphne Lamm Page May 22, 1922 – March 25, 2017 Daphne Lamm Page, 94, of Wilson, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Her earthly journey began on May 22, 1922, the first daughter of the late, Richard Conner and Allie Simpson Lamm. She was married to the love of her life,...
Calvin Kearney Thorne
Mar 25, 2017
Calvin Kearney Thorne November 19, 1953 – March 25, 2017 Calvin Kearney Thorne, 63, of Bailey passed away Saturday. His funeral will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. A Graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Rev. Walter Blackman and Rev. Johnny Kent...

Patricia Ann Cook
Mar 24, 2017
Patricia Ann Frazier Cook January 12, 1943 – March 24, 2017 Patricia “Ann” Frazier Cook, 74, of Wilson passed away Friday. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Daniels Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, 4828 Frank Price Church Road, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The Rev....

Brandon Scott Bissette
Mar 24, 2017
Brandon Scott Bissette January 02, 1992 – March 24, 2017 Brandon Scott Bissette, 25, of Wilson, passed away Friday. His funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, March 31st at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery. The Rev. Johnny Hendricks will officiate. The family will receive friends 6:30 – 8:30 Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral...
Charlie Earl Batts
Mar 24, 2017
Charlie Earl Batts June 14, 1941 – March 24, 2017 Charlie Earl Batts, 75, of Wilson passed away Friday. His funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Union Chapel FWB Church, 10748 Bissette Road, Middlesex. Interment will follow in Hollywood Cemetery. The Rev. Daniel Lancaster and the Rev. Kenneth Wagnon will officiate. The family will receive...

Lorene Hawley Ferrell
Mar 23, 2017
Lorene Hawley Ferrell May 31, 1928 – March 23, 2017 Lorene Hawley Ferrell, 88, of Wilson passed away Thursday. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, March 25 at 2 p.m. in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Brian Tippett will officiate. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, Patsy Webb. Lorene is survived by her daughter,...
Laudis Ray Etheridge
Mar 20, 2017
Laudis Ray Etheridge February 14, 1932 – March 20, 2017 Laudis Ray Etheridge, 85, passed away Monday. His funeral service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Groce will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening immediately following the service and...

Bert Francis Dooley, Jr.
Mar 19, 2017
Bert Francis Dooley, Jr. September 11, 1981 – March 19, 2017 Bert Francis Dooley, Jr., 35, of Wilson, formerly of Plant City, Florida and Virginia passed away Sunday. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The family will receive friends following the service at First Baptist Church, 311 W Nash Street,...
Dorothy Smith Tait
Mar 18, 2017
Dorothy Smith Tait February 7, 1922 – March 18, 2017 Dorothy Smith Tait, 95, of Wilson passed away Saturday. Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church, 207 Tarboro Street N, Wilson. The Rev. Gary Walling will officiate. A private burial will be conducted. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6...
Carol E Harrell
Mar 13, 2017
Carol Estelle Harrell August 29, 1951 – March 13, 2017 Carol Estelle Harrell, 65, of Bailey passed away Monday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The Rev. Donnie Baker will officiate. The family will receive friends 7 – 9 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...