Obituaries

C. Julian Whaley

C. Julian Whaley

Dec 5, 2014

C. Julian Whaley

March 27, 1927 – December 5, 2014



Charles Julian Whaley, 87, formerly of Henderson passed away Friday.  His memorial service will be held 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  The family will receive friends Sunday immediately following the service.   Julian is survived by his son, Deck Whaley and wife,...

John Thomas Rowe

John Thomas Rowe

Dec 4, 2014

John Thomas Rowe

June 30, 1941 – December 4, 2014



“Mr. Jack” passed on December 4, 2014 after a long battle with cancer.  He was a gallant fighter who passed at home surrounded by loving family.  His memorial service will be held 6 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway.   He leaves his wife of...

Vertie Mae Williamson

Vertie Mae Williamson

Dec 4, 2014

Vertie Mae Williamson

June 22, 1932 – December 4, 2014



Vertie Mae Williamson, 82, of Sims passed away Thursday.  Her funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.  The Rev. Richard Cuddington and the Rev. Billy Toler will officiate.   The family will receive friends 7 – 9 p.m....

Ronald Louis Vetere

Ronald Louis Vetere

Dec 1, 2014

Ronald Louis Vetere

August 25, 1946 – December 1, 2014



It is with the saddest hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Louis Vetere, 68, of Rocky Mount, who passed away Monday, December 1st, after a lengthy illness.   The family will receive friends 4-6 p.m. Friday, December 5th, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. ...

Stephanie Coleman Collins

Stephanie Coleman Collins

Nov 30, 2014

Stephanie Coleman Collins

February 23, 1969 – November 30, 2014

  Stephanie Coleman Collins, 45, of Elm City passed away Sunday.  Her funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Bailey Cemetery Pastor Billy Carlyle will officiate.   The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday 12-2 pm at...

James Curtis Smith

James Curtis Smith

Nov 30, 2014

James Curtis Smith

March 3, 1938 – November 30, 2014

 

James Curtis Smith, 76, of Wilson passed into our Heavenly Father’s care Sunday, November 30, 2014.   The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 – 9 p.m. with the Prayer service starting at 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway.  A graveside service will...

Thomas Eddie Evans

Thomas Eddie Evans

Nov 30, 2014

Thomas Eddie Evans

March 7, 1927 – November 30, 2014

Thomas Eddie Evans, 87, of Wilson passed away Sunday.  His funeral service will be conducted 7 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in Maplewood Cemetery.  The Rev. Jerry Nelson and Rev. Dale Eatmon will officiate.   The family will receive friends...

Steve Alexander Homza, Jr.

Steve Alexander Homza, Jr.

Nov 30, 2014

Steve Alexander Homza, Jr.

February 3, 1950 – November 30, 2014



Steve Alexander Homza, Jr. 64, of Greenville passed away Sunday.  His funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday in Nobles Chapel Baptist Church, 7330 Old Raleigh Road, Sims.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The Rev. Paul Batson will officiate.   The family will receive friends...

Darlene Orr Tyson

Darlene Orr Tyson

Nov 30, 2014

Darlene Orr Tyson

August 3, 1956 – November 30, 2014

Darlene “Neasy” Orr Tyson, 58, of Wilson passed away Sunday.  Her funeral service will be held 7 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  The LaVon Phillips will officiate.   The family will receive friends Friday evening immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  ...

Emily Joyner Foster

Emily Joyner Foster

Nov 29, 2014

Emily Joyner Foster

April 5, 1924 – November 29, 2014

Emily Joyner Foster, 90, of Raleigh passed away Saturday.  Her graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Joyner Family Cemetery, Bend of the River Road, Elm City.   The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the Joyner Family Cemetery.   Emily is survived by...

Paul Barnes Goforth

Paul Barnes Goforth

Nov 29, 2014

Paul Barnes Goforth

May 17, 1928 – November 29, 2014



Paul Barnes Goforth, 86, of Wilson, formerly of Raleigh, passed away Saturday.  His funeral will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Pineview Cemetery, 761 N Raleigh Street, Rocky Mount.   The family will receive friends 7 – 9 p.m. Tuesday evening...

Robert Edward Petway

Robert Edward Petway

Nov 28, 2014

Robert Edward Petway

October 4, 1928 – November 28, 2014

Robert Edward “Bob” Petway, 86, of Wilson passed away Friday.  His graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson.  The Rev. Donnie Price will officiate.   The family will receive friends Tuesday following the service at Maplewood Cemetery, 400 College Street, Wilson.   Robert is survived...

Dorothy Virginia Batts Congleton

Dorothy Virginia Batts Congleton

Nov 28, 2014

Dorothy Virginia Batts Congleton

July 13, 1932 – November 28, 2014



Dorothy Virginia Batts Congleton, 82, of Wilson passed away Friday.  Her graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  Major Jim Rickard and Major Gerald Street will officiate.   The family will receive friends 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. Monday prior to the service...

Betty Holloman Hayes

Betty Holloman Hayes

Nov 25, 2014

Betty Holloman Hayes

February 1, 1923 – November 25, 2014

Betty Holloman Hayes, 91, of Wilson passed away Tuesday.   Her funeral will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at the Ascension Lutheran Church, 2512 Nash Street, Wilson.   Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.   The Rev. Keith Dey will officiate.   The family will receive friends Saturday morning prior to...

Annie Laurie Cowan Cockrell

Annie Laurie Cowan Cockrell

Nov 24, 2014

Annie Laurie Cowan Cockrell

December 21, 1925 –November 24, 2014

  Annie Laurie Cowan Cockrell of Wilson passed away peacefully at her home on November 24th. She was born December 21, 1925, in Powellsville, North Carolina (Bertie County), to her parents, James S. and Myrtle Myers Cowan. Annie Laurie was predeceased by her husband, Onnie Robert Cockrell, Jr.; her daughter,...

James Edward Bailey, Jr.

James Edward Bailey, Jr.

Nov 23, 2014

James Edward Bailey, Jr.

September 3, 1937 – November 23, 2014

James Edward Bailey, Jr., 77, of Fremont, North Carolina passed away Sunday.  A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2014 in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson, North Carolina.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Maplewood Cemetery.   James is survived by his sons,...

Victor Gene Barnes

Victor Gene Barnes

Nov 23, 2014

Victor Gene Barnes

May 22, 1943 – November 23, 2014



Victor Gene Barnes, 71, of Wilson passed away Sunday.  The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at the home.   Victor was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all that...

Melinda Lou Wilkins Journigan

Melinda Lou Wilkins Journigan

Nov 22, 2014

Melinda Lou Wilkins Journigan

June 9, 1960 – November 22, 2014

Melinda Lou Wilkins Journigan, 54, of Nashville passed away Saturday.  A graveside service will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  The Rev. Steve Holder will officiate.   The family will receive friends 1 – 2 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...

Brenda Cross Woodard

Brenda Cross Woodard

Nov 21, 2014

Brenda Cross Woodard

March 1, 1946 – November 21, 2014



Brenda Cross Woodard, 68, of Fremont passed away Friday.  Her funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday at West Nash United Methodist Church, 2106 West Nash Street, Wilson.  Interment will follow in the Davis Family Cemetery, Frank Price Church Road, Fremont.  The Rev. Stuart Milton will officiate.  ...

Frances Liles Joyner

Frances Liles Joyner

Nov 21, 2014

Frances Liles Joyner

February 4, 1945 – November 21, 2014

Frances Liles Joyner, 69, of Wilson passed away Friday peacefully at home with her family.   A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Rock Hill Cemetery.  The Rev. Elwood Long will officiate.   Frances was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. ...

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