Obituaries
Rev. Matthew J Horne
Oct 2, 2016
Rev. Matthew J. Horne October 18, 1970 - October 2, 2016 Matthew Horne, 45, went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 2, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, October 6th at 2:00 PM in the Chapel...

Richard Elvin Kremins
Oct 2, 2016
Richard Elvin Kremins October 26, 1932-October 2, 2016 Richard Elvin Kremins, 83, of Wilson passed away Sunday. Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dolores Haeder Kremins of the home; his daughter, Katherine M. Kremins of Randolph, New Jersey. He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Richard Kremins. Condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net.

Esther Pearl Williams
Oct 1, 2016
Esther Pearl Williams June 24, 1944 – October 1, 2016 Esther Pearl Williams, 72, of Bailey passed away Saturday. Her memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. prior to the service and other times at the home. The...
Kathleen C Fields
Oct 1, 2016
Kathleen Cornett Fields December 6, 1920-October 1, 2016 Kathleen Fields, 95, of Wilson passed away peacefully at home Saturday, October 1, 2016. A Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1407 Forest Hills Road, Wilson, North Carolina. The Rev. Frank Vice will officiate. Kathleen was born December 6, 1920 in Daisy, Kentucky. Kathleen...
Russell "Rusty" Philip Brice
Sep 30, 2016
Russell “Rusty” Philip Brice February 27, 1952 – September 30, 2016 On September 30, 2016, Russell “Rusty” Philip Brice, 64, of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Rusty was born February 27, 1952 in Tabor City, North Carolina to James A. Brice, Sr. and Ruth Norris Brice. Growing up, Rusty was very active in both church...

Brian Keith Gill
Sep 30, 2016
Brian Keith Gill May 1, 1957-September 30, 2016 Brian Keith Gill, 59 of Bunn passed away Friday. His graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Keith Griffin will officiate. The family will receive friends at the home. Brian served as President of the Wilson Bowling Association. Brian is survived by his wife, Barbara...

Richard Wayne Durham
Sep 30, 2016
Richard Wayne Durham May 23, 1951-September 30, 2016 Richard Wayne Durham, 65, of Wilson passed away Friday. Richard is survived by his wife, Deborah Bass Durham of the home; sons, Thomas Bradford “Bud” Durham of Winterville, Frankie Alan Durham or Wilson, and Blake Elliott Durham of Rodanthe; Sisters; Betty Lewis (Janice) of Wilson, Brenda Gail Burkham of Louisburg, and Diane...
Elizabeth Heath Craft
Sep 29, 2016
Elizabeth “Monk” Heath Craft February 9, 1929 – September 29, 2016 Elizabeth “Monk” Heath Craft, 87 of Stantonsburg passed away Thursday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Stantonsburg Town Cemetery. The family will receive friends 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road...

Brenda C Sherrod
Sep 29, 2016
Brenda Childress Sherrod March 28, 1966-September 29, 2016 Brenda Childress Sherrod, 50, of Bailey passed away Thursday. Brenda is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Sherrod of Bailey; her son, Joshua and wife, Amanda Sherrod of Wilson; her sister, Betty Williams and husband, Daniel of Elm City; her aunt, Diane Issette of Bailey. She was preceded in death by her mother,...
Mary Frances Poland
Sep 28, 2016
Mary Frances Poland February 14, 1936 – September 28, 2016 Mary Frances Poland, age 80, of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Funeral services will be conducted 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 2nd at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will be in Rocky Mount Memorial Park at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 3rd. The Rev. Wayne Whitley and Donnie...
Charlie A Joyner
Sep 28, 2016
Charlie Alvin Joyner November 25, 1940 –September 28, 2016 Charlie Alvin Joyner, 75, of Bailey passed away Wednesday. His funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Pastor Darrel Davis, Pastor Jim Robertson and Pastor Pam Denton will officiate. The family will receive friends 1-3 p.m. Saturday...

Hazel Finch Layton
Sep 24, 2016
Hazel Finch Layton February 18, 1920 – September 24, 2016 Hazel Finch Layton, daughter of the late W. T. Finch and Beulah Lamm Finch was born February 18, 1920 in Wilson. She was a graduate of Rock Ridge High School and had retired from Roses, Inc. in 1988. Mrs. Layton was a lifelong resident of Wilson County but had lived...
Ernest "Ray" Jones
Sep 23, 2016
Ernest Ray Jones February 27, 1932 – September 23, 2016 Ernest “Ray” Jones, 84, of Wilson passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon. His funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. Bobby Fletcher will officiate. The family will receive friends 11a.m. –...
Roger Dale Harris
Sep 22, 2016
Roger Dale Harris May 6, 1954 – September 22, 2016 Roger Dale Harris, 62, of Wilson passed away Thursday with his family by his side at Rex Hospital. His memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. The family will receive friends Saturday evening following the service and other times...
Arthur Ray Walston
Sep 19, 2016
Arthur Ray Walston January 22, 1922 – September 19, 2016 Arthur Ray Walston, 94, of Wilson passed away Monday. His funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1815 Airport Blvd West, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Joe Shakour will officiate. The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m....
Timothy Wayne Whitley
Sep 19, 2016
Timothy Wayne Whitley January 6, 1952 – September 19, 2016 Timothy “Wayne” Whitley, 64, of Wilson passed away Monday. The family will receive friends 3 – 5 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at the home of his sister, Ann Cayton. Wayne is survived by his wife, Cheryl Whitley of the home;...
Marjorie Smith Moore
Sep 16, 2016
Marjorie Smith Moore November 30, 1924 – September 16, 2016 Marjorie Smith Moore, 91, of Wilson passed away Friday. Her memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Strickland will officiate. Interment will follow at a later date. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100...

Melissa Anne Evans Haddock
Sep 14, 2016
Melissa Anne Evans Haddock June 26, 1956 – September 14, 2016 Melissa Anne Evans Haddock, 60, of Nashville passed away Thursday. She is survived by her sister, Kathie Evans Yelverton and husband, Jim of Fremont; her niece, Alarie Yelverton Jenkins and husband, Will of Fremont; her step-brother, Thomas A. Daughtery; her nephew and nieces that reside in South Carolina, and...
Christopher Patrick Joyner
Sep 11, 2016
Christopher Patrick Joyner July 22, 1985 – September 11, 2016 Christopher “Chris” Patrick Joyner, 31, of Wilson passed away Sunday. His funeral will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The Rev. Oscar “Scooter” Coggin and his uncle, Rev. John Scott, Jr. will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5 – 6:45 p.m. Tuesday evening...

Vance Barnes, Jr.
Sep 10, 2016
Vance Barnes, Jr. January 27, 1928 – September 10, 2016 Vance Barnes, Jr., 88, of Wilson passed away Saturday. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Billy Ray Lucas will officiate. The family will receive friends at home. Vance served his country with honor and pride while in the Army....