Obituaries

Charles Horace Driver

Charles Horace Driver

Dec 18, 2022

Charles Horace Driver, 77, of Lucama, passed away Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Joyner’s Funeral Home.

 

The family will receive friends Wednesday prior to the service from 2 – 3:45 p.m.

 

Charles is survived by his daughters, Ernestine “Teen” Heath of Wilson and Angela Driver Pollard of Virginia;...

Cynthia Heiman Mitchell

Cynthia Heiman Mitchell

Dec 18, 2022

 

Cynthia Heiman Mitchell, 71 of Elm City passed away Sunday.  Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

 

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6: oo – 8:00 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Cynthia is...

Jefferson Arthur Batchelor

Jefferson Arthur Batchelor

Dec 17, 2022

 

Jefferson Arthur “Art” Batchelor passed away peacefully on Dec 17, 2022 five days before his 94th birthday.  A joint service will be held for Art and Clara, who passed on January 8, 2023, on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.

 

The family will...

Pennie Hazel Daniel Deans

Pennie Hazel Daniel Deans

Dec 15, 2022

 

Hazel Daniel Deans passed away at the age of 97 on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

A native of Wilson, NC, she was the youngest of six children born to the late Addie and Albert Daniel.  She was the wife of the late L.C. Deans, Jr.  She was preceded in death by her sisters, Lillie Belle Daniel, Ethel Fulghum, Annie...

George "Monk" Munford Joyner

George "Monk" Munford Joyner

Dec 15, 2022

George M. Joyner, also known as Monk Joyner, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at 94 years of age on Thursday. He was married to Janice Joyner for 68 years before her death in 2017. In the early years of marriage, he served in the United States Army as a Corporal, stationed in Stuttgart, Germany and served in the Korean War....

Wilburn Ernest Small, Jr.

Wilburn Ernest Small, Jr.

Dec 14, 2022

Wilburn Ernest Small, Jr., 76, of Wilson, passed away Wednesday. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Wilburn was known best for his love of family and friends. He was employed with the City of Greenville in the Fire and Rescue Department before retiring...

Steven Gene Raper

Steven Gene Raper

Dec 12, 2022

Steven Gene Raper, 65, of Wilson, passed away Monday. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Minister Anna Skinner Keeter will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends immediately following the conclusion of services at Eagle Farm Clubhouse, 3647 Eagle Farm Drive, Wilson.

 

Steven is survived by his...

James Louis Gardner

James Louis Gardner

Dec 12, 2022

James Louis Gardner, 70, of Elm City, passed away Monday. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

 

James is survived by his wife, Debbie J. Gardner of the home; daughter, Kim Bray of Elm City; son, Jamie Gardner and...

Glenwood Harris Perry

Glenwood Harris Perry

Dec 12, 2022

Glenwood Harris Perry, 76, of Sims, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, December 12, 2022. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in the Bailey Town Cemetery. Rev. Walter Blackman will officiate.

 

Harris was a loving husband, father and friend that was cherished and will be missed...

Wilbur Brooks Powell

Wilbur Brooks Powell

Dec 11, 2022

Wilbur B. Powell, 87, of Wilson, passed away on December 11, 2022, in Raleigh. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5 – 5:45 p.m. January 5, 2023, with a 6 p.m. memorial service to follow at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rev. Johnny Hendrick will officiate.

 

Wilbur was born in Greensboro, to Christine Capps...

Fred Frank Fuller

Fred Frank Fuller

Dec 11, 2022

Fred Frank Fuller, 82, of Elmira, New York, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022. No Funeral or Memorial Services are scheduled at this time.

 

Fred is survived by his daughters, Jacquie Lynn Wacenske, and Kristi Fuller Gibbs, and husband, James; granddaughters, Jammie Lynn Wacenske, Alexis Marie Wacenske, and Danica Leigh Wacenske; grandsons, Donald Robert Wacenske, Tyler Ray Wacenske, and...

Charles Cooper Woodard, Jr.

Charles Cooper Woodard, Jr.

Dec 10, 2022

Charles Cooper Woodard, Jr., 73, of Wilson, passed away Saturday. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Rev. Jeff Smith and Rev. Matthew Spence will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

 

Charles is survived by his wife, Patsy Spence Woodard of the home; daughter,...

Edna Batchelor Pearson

Edna Batchelor Pearson

Dec 10, 2022

Edna Batchelor Pearson, 83, of Wilson, passed away Saturday. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in Evergreen Memorial Park. Rev. Ray Parker will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Edna is survived by...

Janice Phillips Johnson

Janice Phillips Johnson

Dec 10, 2022

Janice Phillips Johnson, 77 of Fountain passed away Saturday.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment to follow in Varnell Family Cemetery, Hwy 124, Macclesfield.  Rev. Joe Price will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

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David Joseph Hatch

David Joseph Hatch

Dec 9, 2022

David Joseph Hatch, 77 of Wilson, completed his life journey and moved into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 9, 2022.  His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Forest Hills Baptist Church, Wilson.  A private interment will be held.  Rev. Dr. Mark Harrell will officiate.

 

The family...

Thomas "Wayne" Barham

Thomas "Wayne" Barham

Dec 8, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Thomas “Wayne” Barham of Middlesex, North Carolina. He passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.

 

A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Pastor Sean Skaggs will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

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Phillip Sean Leggett

Phillip Sean Leggett

Dec 8, 2022

Phillip Sean Leggett, 49, of Kenly, passed away Thursday. A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Dale Boyette will officiate.

 

Phillip is survived by his sons, Chris and Michael Leggett; parents, Phillip and Angela Leggett; mother of his children, Dawn Leggett; special friend, Teresa Nunn; sister, Michelle Boyette...

JoAnn Crabtree Brewer

JoAnn Crabtree Brewer

Dec 8, 2022

JoAnn Crabtree Brewer, 85, of Wilson, passed away Thursday. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 11, 2022, from 2-4 p.m., at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson  

 

JoAnn is survived by her son, Brian Winham and wife, Amy of Rocky Mount; daughter, Cheri Winham Huff and husband, Jim of Braselton, Georgia; grandchildren, Derek Battle,...

Louise Walston Horne

Louise Walston Horne

Dec 7, 2022

Louise Walston Horne, 95, of Southport, passed away Wednesday, at home surrounded by her family. A private graveside service will be held.  Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.

 

Louise is survived by her daughters, Kay Horne Bengtson, Donna Horne Jones and husband, Bill, Joan Horne Chesnutt and husband, Russell and her son, James D. Horne, Jr. and wife, Elizabeth; ten...

Jonathan Mark Barnes

Jonathan Mark Barnes

Dec 7, 2022

Jonathan Mark Barnes, 47, of Lucama, passed away Wednesday. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, December 12, 2022, in Evergreen Memorial Park. Rev. Patsy Woodard will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Jonathan is survived by...

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