Obituaries

Dec 9, 2014

Herbert Henry Harriss, III

February 23, 1937 – December 9, 2014

Herbert Henry Harriss, III, 77, of Angier, passed away Tuesday.  A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Angier United Methodist Church, 278 S. Wilma St., Angier, NC, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.  A graveside service will be held 3:30 p.m....

Dec 9, 2014

Emilee Nicole Hunter

October 17, 1995 – December 9, 2014

Emilee Nicole Hunter, 19, of Sims entered into the presence of Jesus Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Emilee is  survived by her parents, Craig and Lisa Thorne Hunter of Sims; her brother, Zachary Hunter; her grandmother, Doris Thorne of Wilson; her uncles and aunts, Ronny and Pam Thorne of Newport, Ed...

Dec 9, 2014

Henry Harvey Brantley

July 21, 1937 – December 9, 2014

Henry Harvey Brantley, 77, of Bailey passed away Tuesday.  His funeral service will be conducted 7 p.m. Thursday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey.  The Rev. Walter Blackman and the Rev. Blake Stallings will officiate.   The...

Dec 7, 2014

Joseph Thomas Hatch

April 19, 1929 – December 7, 2014

Joseph Thomas Hatch, 85, of Wilson passed away Sunday.  His funeral service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  A graveside service will be conducted 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  The Rev. Marvin Smith and Rev. Jesse Horne will officiate.   The family will...

Dec 6, 2014

Edward Joseph Stanley

March 20, 1940 – December 6, 2014

Edward Joseph Stanley, 74, of Wilson passed away Saturday.  His memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  The family will receive friends Tuesday evening immediately following the service.   Edward was a loving husband, father, grandfather, step-father, step-grandfather, brother and...

Dec 5, 2014

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,...

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...

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....

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...