Obituaries
Jodie Baker
Jan 10, 2018
Jodie Baker November 28, 1945 – January 10, 2018 Jodie Baker, 72, of Wilson passed away Wednesday. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Jodie is survived by his daughters, Callie Inez...

Gary Lee Marker
Jan 9, 2018
Gary Lee Marker June 10, 1954 – January 9, 2017 Gary Lee Marker, 63, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. His service will be held at a later date. Gary is survived by his wife, Patricia Orr Marker; his daughters, Jessica Marker and Kelly Marker, and his grandchildren, Kayla Coley, Nathan Coley, Kaleb Harris, and Dakota Harris. Condolences may be directed...
Harvey Ronald Evans
Jan 7, 2018
Harvey Ronald Evans March 19, 1946 – January 7, 2018 Harvey Ronald Evans, 71, of Lucama passed away Sunday. His funeral will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. A private graveside service will be held for the family. The Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening...
Theolphius Barnes
Dec 31, 2017
Theolphius Barnes April 6, 1919 – December 31, 2017 Theolphius Barnes, 98, of Wilson passed away Sunday. His memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The Rev. Walt Tyndall will officiate. A private inurnment will be held at a later...

James Hicks
Dec 31, 2017
James Hicks April 30, 1951 – December 31, 2017 James Hicks, 66, of Rockingham, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Pastor Ronnie Connor will officiate. James is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Hicks “Lizzie” Witherington of Alabama, and Sonya Joiner; son, Bo Joiner of...

Edward Calvert Ihrie
Dec 30, 2017
Edward Calvert Ihrie March 27, 1931 – December 30, 2017 Edward Calvert Ihrie, 86, of Wilson, loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his family. Born on March 27, 1931, he was the son of the late John H. Ihrie and Mabel Clark Ihrie of Zebulon. Edward is survived...
Jesse Frederick Skinner
Dec 28, 2017
Jesse Frederick Skinner October 10, 1946 – December 28, 2017 Jesse Frederick Skinner, 71, of Wilson passed away Thursday. His funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Tim McFatter will officiate. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...
Hazel Lucas Batchelor
Dec 27, 2017
Hazel Lucas. Batchelor October 5, 1924 – December 27, 2017 Hazel Lucas Batchelor, 93, of Lucama went to be with her Lord on Wednesday while at her home surrounded by her loving family. Her funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Thompson Chapel...
Neva Murray Pridgen
Dec 26, 2017
Neva Murray Pridgen April 15, 1925 – December 26, 2017 Neva Murray Pridgen, 92, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Kevin Moore and Rev. Dr. Robert Langley will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from...
Vivian Stieferman
Dec 24, 2017
Vivian Stieferman October 7, 1930 – December 24, 2017 Vivian Stieferman, 87, of Sims passed away Sunday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Church of St. Therese, 700 Nash Street, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Father Bill John Acosta-Escobar will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 –...
Charles Elton Finch
Dec 23, 2017
Charles Elton Finch July 31, 1940 – December 23, 2017 Mr. Charles Elton Finch went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 23, 2017. The Christmas season was his favorite time of the year, how ironic that he saw his Lord and Savior face to face as the world celebrated the birth of Christ. He...
Linda Wood Williford
Dec 23, 2017
Linda Wood Williford August 24, 1946 – December 23, 2017 Linda Wood Williford, 71, of Wilson passed away Saturday. Her funeral will be conducted at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. in Black Creek Town Cemetery. The Rev. Tommy Hagan will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening immediately...

Janice B. Whitley
Dec 22, 2017
Janice B. Whitley June 22, 1946 – December 22, 2017 Janice B. Whitley, 71, of Wilson passed away Friday. Her funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Black Creek Town Cemetery. The Rev. Wayne Goff will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at...
Walker Charles Mabry
Dec 20, 2017
Walker Charles Mabry September 19, 1926 – December 20, 2017 Walker Charles Mabry, 91, of Wilson passed away Wednesday. His funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 311 W Nash Street, Wilson. Interment will follow with Masonic Rites in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Steve Clayton will officiate. The family will receive friends...
William Herman Grimmett
Dec 18, 2017
William Herman Grimmett November 15, 1968 – December 18, 2017 William Herman “Bill” Grimmett, 49, of Wilson passed away Monday. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Oakdale Cemetery, Spring Hope. The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at 8007 Wiggins...
Kenneth Howard Kurzawski
Dec 18, 2017
Kenneth Howard Kurzawski October 29, 1946 – December 18, 2017 Kenneth Howard Kurzawski, 71, of Wilson passed away Monday. His funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Bobby Fletcher will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral...
Julia Ruth Brame Sharp
Dec 18, 2017
Julia Ruth Brame Sharp December 8, 1931 – December 18, 2017 Julia Ruth Brame Sharp, dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend of many, passed away December 18, 2017. She was born December 8, 1931, the firstborn to the late Kermit David and Ethel Barnes Brame. She thrived in her loving Christian home and with the...

Elizabeth Vastin Tosto Goforth
Dec 15, 2017
Elizabeth Vastin Tosto Goforth November 11, 1926 - December 15, 2017 Elizabeth Vastin Tosto Goforth, 91, of Wilson passed away Friday. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Pineview Cemetery, 761 N Raleigh Street, Rocky Mount. The Rev. Tim McFatter will officiate. Elizabeth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a friend to all that knew...

Barbara Fearon Aycock
Dec 14, 2017
Barbara Fearon Aycock March 12, 1923 – December 14, 2017 Barbara Fearon Aycock, 94, of Elm City passed away Thursday. Her funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson with visitation 1:00 -1:45 p.m. prior to service. The Rev. Paul Dunham will officiate. Barbara was an educator and librarian for 30...

Judy Hall
Dec 11, 2017
Judy Hall November 13, 1938 – December 11, 2017 Judy Hall, 79, of Elm City passed away Monday. The family will receive friends Friday beginning at 3 p.m. at the home. The Rev. Rusty Russell will be present. Judy is survived by her husband, Jimmie R. Hall of the home; her daughters, Donna York and husband, Jerry of Belmont, and...