Obituaries
Lillian Adams Barnes
Dec 10, 2017
Lillian Adams Barnes December 19, 1925 – December 10, 2017 Lillian Adams Barnes, 91, of Wilson passed away Sunday. Her visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Milbournie FWB Church, 5106 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson with her funeral services starting at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Walt Tyndall, Rev. Greg Barnes,...
Marvin Cone Watson
Dec 10, 2017
Marvin Cone Watson July 5, 1947 – December 10, 2017 Marvin Cone Watson, 70, of Elm City passed away Sunday. His memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Marvin is survived by his wife, Aliene Hocutt Watson; his sons, James...

Peggy Webb Wheeler
Dec 9, 2017
Peggy Webb Wheeler May 22, 1940 – December 09, 2017 Peggy Webb Wheeler, 77, of Stantonsburg passed away Saturday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Stantonsburg Cemetery. The Rev. Robbie Parnell will officiate. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...
John Douglas Gardner
Dec 8, 2017
John Douglas Gardner March 27, 1933 - December 8, 2017 John Douglas Gardner, “Doug”, 84, of Elm City went home to be with the LORD and to receive his eternal inheritance Friday morning December 8, 2017. Visitation will be held Monday evening December 11th from 6-8 p.m. at Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church, 5921 Bridgersville Rd Elm City. The...
Arnold Formo, Jr.
Dec 7, 2017
Arnold Leland Formo, Jr. February 10, 1927- December 7, 2017 Arnold “Arnie” Leland Formo, Jr., 90, of Wilson passed away Thursday. His 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. The Rev. Tom Watkins will officiate. Arnie was born in Minneapolis,...
Angie Galloway Reeder
Dec 6, 2017
Angie Galloway Reeder September 27, 1956 – December 06, 2017 Angie Galloway Reeder, 61, of Wilson passed away Wednesday. Her funeral service will be conducted 6:00 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. The Rev. George Loveland will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at...
Willie "Graham" Braswell
Dec 3, 2017
Willie Graham Braswell October 19, 1930 – December 3, 2017 Willie Graham Braswell, 87, of Elm City passed away Sunday at his home. His funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Elm City. The Rev. David Allen will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday prior...

Isaac Earl Melton
Dec 1, 2017
Isaac Earl Melton June 1, 1944 – December 1, 2017 Isaac Earl Melton, 73, of Kenly passed away Friday. His memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway. The family will receive friends following the service. The Rev. Lewis Warrick will officiate. Isaac is survived by his sons, Kenneth Melton and...

Lewis Hunter Carter
Dec 1, 2017
Lewis Hunter Carter September 24, 1943 – December 1, 2017 Lewis Hunter Carter, 74, of Wilson passed away Friday. His funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Daniels Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, 4828 Frank Price Church Price Road, Wilson. Interment will follow in Black Creek Town Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Groce will officiate. The family will...
George Hondros
Nov 30, 2017
George Hondros December 8, 1940 – November 30, 2017 George Hondros, 76, of Rocky Mount passed away November 30, 2017 in Rocky Mount. The family will receive friends 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 7th at St. Timothys Episcopal Church, 202 N. Goldsboro Street E., Wilson. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 7th at St. Timothys Episcopal Church...

Carlos Limon
Nov 29, 2017
Carlos Limon September 15, 1958 – November 29, 2017 Carlos Limon, 59, of Bailey passed away Wednesday. His funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Nobles Chapel, Sims. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Jaime Arranda will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday prior to the service from noon - 1 p.m. at...
Fred "Red" Taylor
Nov 26, 2017
Fred Taylor August 24, 1931 – November 26, 2017 Fred “Red” Taylor, 86, of Bailey passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. His funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Rev. Walter Blackman will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 –...

Dale Bachmann
Nov 24, 2017
Dale Bachmann April 9, 1953 – November 24, 2017 Dale Bachmann, 64, of Middlesex passed away Friday. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson with visitation following. The Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. Dale is survived by his wife, Deb Cassidy of the home and his daughter, Alexandra...

Juanita Denton Mosley
Nov 24, 2017
Juanita Denton Mosley June 26, 1931 – November 24, 2017 Juanita Denton Mosley, 86, of Wilson passed away Friday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. Joe Shakour will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately...

Alton Frank Williams
Nov 20, 2017
Alton Frank Williams April 03, 1950 – November 20, 2017 Alton Frank Williams, 67, of Wilson passed away Monday. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Robert Parnell will officiate. Alton is survived by numerous cousins and was loved by all who knew him. Condolences may be directed to Joyner’s Funeral...
William Edward Weaver
Nov 19, 2017
William Edward Weaver April 10, 1945 – November 19, 2017 William Edward “Billy” Weaver, 72, of Wilson passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The Rev. Steve Edmundson will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday...
John "Jack" Carson
Nov 17, 2017
John Carson May 7, 1932 – November 17, 2017 John “Jack” Carson, 85, of Wilson, formerly of Philadelphia passed away early Friday afternoon of natural causes. A remembrance service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Jack was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Mary and Thomas Carson. He...

Maeomie Godwin Batchelor
Nov 15, 2017
Maeomie Godwin Batchelor May 29, 1921 – November 15, 2017 Maeomie Godwin Batchelor, 96, of Wilson passed away Wednesday. Her funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Groce will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday prior to the service from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m....
Michael Charles Wilson, Sr.
Nov 12, 2017
Michael Charles Wilson, Sr. September 15, 1958 – November 12, 2017 Michael Charles Wilson, Sr., 59, of Sims passed away Sunday. His memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service and other times at the home of Matt. Charles served his...
Carlton Leroy Edmondson
Nov 11, 2017
Carlton Leroy Edmondson April 25, 1958 – November 11, 2017 Carlton Leroy Edmondson, 59, of Wilson passed away Saturday. His memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Bishop Robert Scott will officiate. Carlton is survived by his daughter, Mary Cook of Dunn; granddaughter, Molly Cook and grandson, Zachary Cook both of Dunn; step-sister, Mary...