Obituaries
Merton Edward "Eddie" Robinson, Jr.
Dec 30, 2016
Merton Edward \"Eddie\" Robinson, Jr. Merton Edward \"Eddie\" Robinson, Jr., was one of a kind. It was evident in his first name and to everyone who knew and loved him. We thank God for him and his seventy-five years of life and for our memories and stories of him: his unique laugh and sense of humor; his old nickname \"Radio\"...
Thomas Everette Barnes
Dec 29, 2016
Thomas Everette Barnes April 23, 1939 – December 29, 2016 Thomas Everette Barnes, 77, of Lucama passed away Thursday. His funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bass Family Cemetery, Lucama, North Carolina. The Rev. Billy Toler will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday morning from 10 – 10:45...
Kent Gay
Dec 28, 2016
Kent Gay September 4, 1953 – December 28, 2016 Gregory Kent Gay, 63, of Wilson passed away Wednesday. A celebration of life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Kent is survived by his wife Patricia “Tris”...
Ms. Janie Theresa High Theriac
Dec 27, 2016
Janie Theresa High Theriac January 10, 1923 – December 27, 2016 Janie Theresa High Theriac, 93, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. She was affectionately known as Ms. Janie and was a native of Wilson. She graduated from Charles L. Coon High School and trained as a professional secretary. Ms. Janie traveled and lived in Japan, Virginia, Georgia, and Florida before...
John Wade Dew
Dec 27, 2016
John Wade Dew December 10, 1963 – December 27, 2016 John Wade Dew, 53, of Middlesex, went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2016. His funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson. Interment will follow in the Dew Family Cemetery, West Hornes Church Road. The Rev. Timothy Deans and...
Oleta Odum Wood
Dec 26, 2016
Oleta Odum Wood December 16, 1923 – December 26, 2016 Oleta Odum Wood, 93, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 in Edenton. Oleta is survived by her son, Terry Wood and daughter-in-law, Betty of Kingston, Tennessee; her daughter, Kathryn Ahearn and son-in-law, Bill of Edenton; her granddaughters, Emily Sutton and husband, John of Fairport, New York, and Bevan Elder and...
Gamaliel "Joe" Duvoil Batten
Dec 25, 2016
Gamaliel Duvoil Batten July 13, 1921 – December 25, 2016 Gamaliel Duvoil “Joe” Batten, 95, of Wilson passed away Sunday. His funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Entombment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Rev. LaVon Phillips will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1 – 1:45 p.m....
Lauren Shouldis Griego
Dec 25, 2016
Lauren Shouldis Griego August 29, 1955 – December 25, 2016 Lauren Shouldis Griego, 61, of Cary passed away Sunday. Her funeral will be conducted at a later date in New Jersey. Lauren is survived by her daughters, Jillian Thompson and husband, Jim of Cary, Kaitlin Griego of Laurinburg, and Emily Griego of Cary, and her granddaughter, Camille Thompson of Cary....
Charles Junior Mitchell
Dec 25, 2016
Charles Junior Mitchell October 17, 1956 - December 25, 2016 Charles Junior Mitchell, 60, of Wilson passed Sunday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2016 in Rest Haven, Wilson. The family will receive friends Thursday morning from 10 – 12 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Charles is survived by...
Joseph "JD" or "Bubby" Daniel Boykin
Dec 23, 2016
Joseph Daniel Boykin July 12, 1943 – December 23, 2016 Joseph Daniel “JD” or “Bubby” Boykin, 73, of Rocky Mount passed away Friday. His funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. A military service will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at...
Joshua Shane Moss
Dec 23, 2016
Joshua Shane Moss April 11, 1988 – December 23, 2016 Joshua Shane Moss, 28, of Elm City passed away Friday. His funeral services will be conducted 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends from 5:30 – 7:15 p.m. prior to the service. The Rev. Cliff Lewin will officiate. Shane was...
Margaret Joann Brown
Dec 23, 2016
Margaret Joann Brown July 1, 1943 – December 23, 2016 Margaret Joann Brown, 73, of Middlesex passed away Friday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery, Bailey. The Rev. Donnie Eatman will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10...
Charles Andrew Murphy
Dec 21, 2016
Charles Andrew Murphy April 4, 1961 – December 21, 2016 Charles Andrew Murphy, 55, of Sims passed away Wednesday. His funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Sharon Eldridge will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 – 9 p.m. at...
Rachel Mae Bissette Murray
Dec 21, 2016
Rachel Mae Bissette Murray April 8, 1921 – December 21, 2016 Rachel Mae Bissette Murray, 95, of Spring Hope, began her heavenly journey on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Rachel is the daughter of Jodie and Rella Morgan Bissette. Her funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday at White Oak Hill FWB Church, 3967 W Hornes Church Road, Bailey....
James "Jay" Arthur Beaman
Dec 21, 2016
James Arthur Beaman July 6, 1942 - December 21, 2016 James Arthur Beaman, 74, of Wilson passed away Wednesday. His memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends following the service and other times at the home. The Rev. Billy Toler will officiate. Jay is...
Elsie Parker Howard
Dec 19, 2016
Elsie Parker Howard February 18, 1932 – December 19, 2016 Elsie Parker Howard, 84, of Wilson passed away Monday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Steve Strickland will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1 – 1:45 p.m. prior...
Jimmy Earl Barnes
Dec 17, 2016
Jimmy Earl Barnes March 14, 1937 – December 17, 2016 Jimmy Earl Barnes, 79, of Wilson passed away Saturday. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Jimmy is survived by his second wife, Patricia Ann Barnes of Wilson; daughter-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Barnes of the home; his sons, David...
Lou Deans Gordon
Dec 14, 2016
Lou Deans Gordon June 6, 1933 – December 14, 2016 Lou Deans Gordon, 83, of Wilson passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2016, with her family by her side. Her funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 2016 at First Christian Church, 207 Tarboro N, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson...
Virginia O. Proctor
Dec 10, 2016
Virginia O. Proctor June 5, 1917 – December 10, 2016 On this day, December 10, 2016, the world lost another of its earthly angels. Virginia O. Proctor, of Wilson, passed away peacefully at Spring Arbor Assisted Living surrounded by family. She lovingly touched so many lives in her 99 years on this earth. Virginia was born June 5, 1917, daughter...
Travis J Cooper
Dec 9, 2016
Travis Jay Cooper June 11, 1982 – December 9, 2016 Travis Jay Cooper, 34, passed away Friday. His funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The Rev. Jack Stone will officiate. Travis is survived by his wife, Amanda Renee Cooper...
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