Obituaries

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...

William E Flowers

William E Flowers

Oct 11, 2016

William Elbert Flowers January 25, 1921-October 11. 2016 William “Bill” Elbert Flowers, 95, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. His funeral service will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 100 Green St. NE, Wilson, North Carolina. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City. The Rev. Charles Robl will officiate. The family will receive friends...

Stephen Daniel Edmundson

Stephen Daniel Edmundson

Oct 11, 2016

Stephen Daniel Edmundson December 27, 1945-October 11, 2016 Stephen Daniel Edmundson, 70, of Walstonburg passed away Tuesday. Stephen is survived by his brother, Sidney A. Edmundson of Chesapeake, Virginia; Sisters, Bertha E. Proctor and Pauline E. Jones of Wilson and Janet E. Johnson of Greensboro. He was preceded in death by parents, James and Lillian Edmundson; his sister, Linda “Joyce”...

Jeanne C James

Jeanne C James

Oct 9, 2016

Jeanne Caroline James January 16, 1985 – October 9, 2016 Jeanne Caroline James, 31, of Wilson passed away Sunday 9, 2016. Her memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, North Carolina. Caroline is survived by her parents, John R. and Jeanne Anderson James; her brother, Dr. Kirk A. James...

Richard H Lamm

Richard H Lamm

Oct 9, 2016

Richard Harlowe Lamm February 20, 1961 – October 9, 2016 Richard Harlowe Lamm, 55, of Wilson passed away Sunday. His memorial service will be conducted Thursday at 7 p.m. at Oasis of Love Tabernacle , 6525 Schooners Road, Bailey, North Carolina. Pastor Pam Denton will officiate. The family will receive friends 6 – 7 p.m. at Oasis of Love Tabernacle,...

Faye C Vick

Faye C Vick

Oct 8, 2016

Faye Carroll Vick March 11, 1947 -October 8, 2016 Faye Carroll Vick, 69, of Belhaven passed away Saturday. Graveside services will be held at Rock Springs Baptist Church on a future date. Faye is survived by her brothers, Billy Carroll and wife, Barbara of Knightdale, David Carroll and wife, Judy of Bailey; sister-in-law, Melba Carroll of Bailey; brother-in-law, Numa Finch...

Richard C James

Richard C James

Oct 6, 2016

Richard Caldwell James September 3, 1930-October 6, 2016 Richard Caldwell James, 86,of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016. A celebration of his life will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. at Aenon Baptist Church, 7503 Town Creek Rd., Elm City, North Carolina. Condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net.

Rev. Matthew J Horne

Rev. Matthew J Horne

Oct 2, 2016

Rev. Matthew J. Horne October 18, 1970 - October 2, 2016 Matthew Horne, 45, went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 2, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, October 6th at 2:00 PM in the Chapel...

Richard Elvin Kremins

Richard Elvin Kremins

Oct 2, 2016

Richard Elvin Kremins October 26, 1932-October 2, 2016 Richard Elvin Kremins, 83, of Wilson passed away Sunday. Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dolores Haeder Kremins of the home; his daughter, Katherine M. Kremins of Randolph, New Jersey. He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Richard Kremins. Condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net.

Esther Pearl Williams

Esther Pearl Williams

Oct 1, 2016

Esther Pearl Williams June 24, 1944 – October 1, 2016 Esther Pearl Williams, 72, of Bailey passed away Saturday. Her memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. prior to the service and other times at the home. The...

Kathleen C Fields

Kathleen C Fields

Oct 1, 2016

Kathleen Cornett Fields December 6, 1920-October 1, 2016 Kathleen Fields, 95, of Wilson passed away peacefully at home Saturday, October 1, 2016. A Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1407 Forest Hills Road, Wilson, North Carolina. The Rev. Frank Vice will officiate. Kathleen was born December 6, 1920 in Daisy, Kentucky. Kathleen...

Russell "Rusty" Philip Brice

Russell "Rusty" Philip Brice

Sep 30, 2016

Russell “Rusty” Philip Brice February 27, 1952 – September 30, 2016 On September 30, 2016, Russell “Rusty” Philip Brice, 64, of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Rusty was born February 27, 1952 in Tabor City, North Carolina to James A. Brice, Sr. and Ruth Norris Brice. Growing up, Rusty was very active in both church...

Brian Keith Gill

Brian Keith Gill

Sep 30, 2016

Brian Keith Gill May 1, 1957-September 30, 2016 Brian Keith Gill, 59 of Bunn passed away Friday. His graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Keith Griffin will officiate. The family will receive friends at the home. Brian served as President of the Wilson Bowling Association. Brian is survived by his wife, Barbara...