Obituaries

Robert Bruce Riley, Sr.

Robert Bruce Riley, Sr.

Apr 13, 2017

Robert Bruce “Bob” Riley, Sr. September 19, 1938 – April 13, 2017 Robert Bruce “Bob” Riley, Sr. of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 13, 2017 after months of declining health. He was a faithful husband, a wonderful father, brother and loving Papa. Bob was born on September 19, 1938 in Wilson, North Carolina to the...

Alan Wayne Kersey

Alan Wayne Kersey

Apr 12, 2017

Alan Wayne Kersey February 15, 1944 – April 12, 2017 Alan Wayne Kersey, 73, of Wilson went to be with his Heavenly Lord and Savior on Wednesday. His funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  Pastor Elwood Long and Pastor Jeff Smith will officiate. The family...

Ervin Ray Durham

Ervin Ray Durham

Apr 11, 2017

Ervin Ray Durham July 8, 1934 – April 11, 2017 Ervin Ray Durham, 82, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. His funeral will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  The Rev. Tim McFatter will officiate. The family will...

Inez Jenkins Anderson

Inez Jenkins Anderson

Apr 9, 2017

Inez Jenkins Anderson July 29, 1934 – April 9, 2017 Inez Jenkins Anderson, 82, of Wilson passed away Sunday. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. Stewart Milton will officiate The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway and other times at the...

David Wrenn Roberson

David Wrenn Roberson

Apr 9, 2017

David Wrenn Roberson July 13, 1965 – April 9, 2017 David Wrenn Roberson, 51, passed away Sunday from cancer in Vidant Hospice at Greenville Medical Center on April 9, 2017. The son of Frances Wrenn Roberson and the late Wallace Reid Roberson, he was born in Washington, DC on July 13, 1965. He spent his youth in Wilson, graduated from...

Kristine D Willis

Kristine D Willis

Apr 8, 2017

Kristine Dow Willis January 4, 1950 – April 8, 2017 Kristine Dow Willis, 67, of Stantonsburg passed away Saturday. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Monday at the Home of John and Cindy in Stantonsburg. Kristine is survived by her brother, Jack Willis and wife, Janice of Eattonton, GA; neice, Laura Schroeder and husband, Birnie Williams of Greenville; nephew,...

Annette Ferrell Franks

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...