Obituaries

Kenneth Webb Turner

Kenneth Webb Turner

Feb 27, 2016

Kenneth Webb Turner February 3, 1931 – February 27, 2016 Kenneth Webb Turner, 85, of Wilson passed away Saturday. A celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the home of Harvey Causey, 7333 Strickland Farm Road, Macclesfield. Kenneth was a loving father, brother and a friend to all that knew him. Kenneth...

Jesse "J.C." Claybourne Joyner

Jesse "J.C." Claybourne Joyner

Feb 26, 2016

Jesse Claybourne Joyner September 9, 1945 – February 26, 2016 Jesse Claybourne “J.C.”, 70, of Wilson passed away Friday. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, and other times at the family home. J.C. was a loving person to his family and friends; he will be greatly...

Jesus Raya Calderon, Sr.

Jesus Raya Calderon, Sr.

Feb 24, 2016

Jesus Raya Calderon, Sr. June 13, 1919 – February 24, 2016 Jesus Raya Calderon, Sr. 96, of Wilson passed away Wednesday surrounded by his loving family. His funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday at The Church of St. Theresa, 700 Nash Street E, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery. The priest Alberto Ortega will officiate. The...

Thomas Bernard Farmer

Thomas Bernard Farmer

Feb 23, 2016

Thomas Bernard Farmer January 23, 1952 – February 23, 2016 Thomas Bernard Farmer, 64, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. A private graveside and a celebration of Tommy’s life will be held at a later date. Tommy loved his work as a plumber, going fishing, and his cat. Tommy is survived by his wife, Amanda Farmer, and his brothers, Gary Farmer...

Timothy C Bell

Timothy C Bell

Feb 22, 2016

Timothy C. Bell October 9, 1976 – February 22, 2016 Timothy C, Bell, 39, of Middlesex passed away Monday. The family will receive friends 6 - 8 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway. Timothy graduated with Bachelors of Science from NC Wesleyan College and a Master’s of Accounting from ECU. Timothy is survived by his loving...

Deborah Taylor Germany

Deborah Taylor Germany

Feb 20, 2016

Deborah Taylor Germany November 2, 1950 – February 20, 2016 Deborah “Dee” Taylor Germany, 65, of Wilson passed away peacefully Saturday surrounded by her loved ones. A celebration of her life will be held at the family home and will be announced at a later date. Deborah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend that touched the lives of...

William "Billy" Joseph Stancil

William "Billy" Joseph Stancil

Feb 20, 2016

William Joseph Stancil August 8, 1963 – February 20, 2016 William “Billy Jo” Joseph Stancil, 52, of Bailey passed away Saturday. His funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Pastor Greg Stancil will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 –...

Charles Julian Hagwood, Jr.

Charles Julian Hagwood, Jr.

Feb 18, 2016

Charles Julian Hagwood, Jr. September 27, 1959 – February 18, 2016 Charles “Chuck” Julian Hagwood, Jr., 56, of Lucama passed away Thursday. A celebration of Chuck’s life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The Rev. De W. Eakes will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m....

Peggy Turnage Raper

Peggy Turnage Raper

Feb 17, 2016

Peggy Turnage Raper June 14, 1937 – February 17, 2016 Peggy Turnage Raper, 78, of Wilson passed away Wednesday. Her funeral service will be conducted 7 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Entombment will be held 11a.m. Tuesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Justin Deeter will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening immediately following the...

Shirley Howell Owens

Shirley Howell Owens

Feb 16, 2016

Shirley Howell Owens December 8, 1937 – February 16, 2016 Shirley Howell Owens, 78, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at The Church of God, 7256 Hwy 301 South, Lucama. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Clarence Moore will officiate. The family will receive friends 7 – 9 p.m....

Michael Newton Watson

Michael Newton Watson

Feb 14, 2016

Michael Newton Watson July 12, 1960 – February 14, 2016 Michael Newton Watson, of Elm City passed away Sunday. His memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 5142 Hwy 58 North, Wilson. The Rev. Steve Stephenson will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday immediately following the service at New Hope Missionary...

Dixie Howard Bunn

Dixie Howard Bunn

Feb 11, 2016

Dixie Howard Bunn March 8, 1938 – February 11, 2016 Dixie Howard Bunn, 77, of Middlesex passed away Thursday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church, 14551 Taylors Mill Road, Middlesex. Interment will follow in Lee’s Chapel Church Cemetery. The Rev. Curtis Pettit of South Carolina, Rev. Harold Pittman, and Rev. Joel...

Dianna "Faye" Joyner Barnes

Dianna "Faye" Joyner Barnes

Feb 10, 2016

Dianna Joyner Barnes March 5, 1948 – February 10, 2016 Dianna “Faye” Joyner Barnes, 67, of McDonough, Georgia formerly of Wilson, passed away Wednesday. Her funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Benjamin Poythress will officiate. The family will have a celebration of life...

Brenda Faye Heath Simpson

Brenda Faye Heath Simpson

Feb 6, 2016

Brenda Faye Heath Simpson April 6, 1949 – February 6, 2016 Brenda Faye Heath Simpson, 66, of Lucama passed away Saturday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Springhill Presbyterian Church, 7335 Springfield School Road, Lucama. Interment will follow in Springhill Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The Rev. Sefton Strickland and the Rev. DeWayne Eakes will officiate. The...

Elizabeth A. Alford

Elizabeth A. Alford

Feb 5, 2016

Elizabeth A. Alford February 21, 1927 – February 5, 2016 Elizabeth A. Alford, 88, of Middlesex passed away Friday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will be in Hollywood Cemetery, Middlesex. The Rev. Joel Story will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 9:30 – 10:45 prior to the...

Randall Ray Pennington

Randall Ray Pennington

Feb 3, 2016

Randall Ray Pennington October 25, 1946 – February 3, 2016 Randall Ray Pennington, 69, of Newport passed away Wednesday. His memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The Rev. Jeffrey Banks will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday evening following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, and other...

Jesse Parker Tyndall

Jesse Parker Tyndall

Feb 3, 2016

Jesse Parker Tyndall January 9, 1925 – February 3, 2016 Dr. J.P. Tyndall, 91 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. His funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The family will receive friends 1 – 2:45 p.m. Sunday afternoon prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral...

Victoria Cook Roberts

Victoria Cook Roberts

Feb 3, 2016

Victoria Cook Roberts August 10, 1955 – February 3, 2016 Victoria Cook Roberts, 60, of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday. Her 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. Victoria is survived by her husband, Emmo Roberts of the home; her...

James "Jim" Ronald Varnell

James "Jim" Ronald Varnell

Feb 2, 2016

James Ronald Varnell December 10, 1962 – February 2, 2016 James “Jim” Ronald Varnell, 53, of Elm City passed away Tuesday. Jim was a wonderful husband, father, and friend. He loved and cared deeply for his family, and was indelibly present in their lives. Jim enjoyed all of life’s everyday conversations, being a father and supporting his daughters’ pursuits, cracking...

Robert Lewis Tallman

Robert Lewis Tallman

Jan 31, 2016

Robert Lewis Tallman December 17, 1948 – January 31, 2016 Robert Lewis Tallman, 67, of Wilson passed away Sunday. His memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The family will receive friends Friday evening immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at the home....

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