Obituaries
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...
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...