Obituaries
Paul Butler Hawkins
Jan 21, 2014
Paul Butler Hawkins
September 6, 1957 – January 21, 2014
Paul Butler Hawkins, 56, of Wilson passed away Tuesday. The family will receive friends Thursday 6 – 8 p.m. at 112 N.E. Rountree Street, Wilson.
Paul was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to all that knew him. He was greatly loved and will be missed by all that...
James Edgar White, Sr.
Jan 21, 2014
James Edgar White, Sr.
November 1, 1921 – January 21, 2014
James Edgar White, Sr. born November 1, 1921 in Lewiston-Woodville, passed away at his home at the age of 92 on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, 414 Sunset Road. The Rev. Dr. Tom Watkins will officiate....
Eva Jones Meeks
Jan 18, 2014
Eva Jones Meeks
July 7, 1924 – January 18, 2014
Eva Jones Meeks, 89, of Wilson went to be with the Lord Saturday with her family by her side. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Fred Scott will officiate.
The family will receive friends...
Kenneth Smith
Jan 17, 2014
Kenneth Smith
May 28, 1928 – January 17, 2014
Kenneth Smith, 85, of Wilson passed away Friday. A funeral service will be conducted 6 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday in Buckhorn Cemetery, Kenly. The Rev. Tony Hawley will officiate.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening immediately following the service...
Joyce Parker Goforth
Jan 17, 2014
Joyce Parker Goforth
September 2, 1921 – January 17, 2014
Joyce Nadine Parker Goforth was born September 2, 1921 in Coleman County, Texas, the eldest of five children, to parents who were farmers and small business owners. She grew up a West Texas farm girl and could recall riding a horse out to bring in their few cows, preferring...
Sue Bissette Flowers
Jan 15, 2014
Sue Bissette Flowers
July 10, 1941 – January 15, 2014
Sue Bissette Flowers, 72, of Macclesfield passed away Wednesday. Funeral services will be conducted 7 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in Nobles Chapel Church Cemetery. The Rev. David Kimbrell will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday following the...
Ashley Alayne Anderson
Jan 13, 2014
Ashley Alayne Anderson
January 12, 1973 – January 13, 2014
Ashley Alayne Anderson, 41, of Wilson passed away Monday. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
Ashley is survived by his wife, Angela Anderson of the home; his daughter, Hannah Harrell of the home; his son, Jake Nichols of Spencer, NY;...
Jean W. Stott
Jan 11, 2014
Jean W. Stott
March 30, 1936 – January 11, 2014
Jean W. Stott, 77, of Wilson passed away Saturday. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Doug Radford will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service...
Carolyn Bell Threatt
Jan 10, 2014
Carolyn Bell Threatt
April 6, 1928 – January 10, 2014
Carolyn Bell Threatt, 85, of Wilson passed away Friday.
Carolyn was survived by her daughter, Lucinda Gene Mills of Richmond, VA; her sons, Kendall Scott Bell of Wilson and Michael Louis Bell of Shelton, WA; her grandsons, Shawn Martin Mills of VA, Justin Michael Bell of MS and Scott...
Lovelace Waddell Wooten
Jan 10, 2014
Lovelace Waddell Wooten
April 9, 1940 – January 10, 2014
Lovelace Waddell Wooten, 73, of Wilson passed away Friday. Funeral services will be held 6 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday in Evergreen Memorial Park. Brother Sam Cullifer will officiate.
The family will receive friends Monday evening immediately following the service...
David Lee Speight
Jan 9, 2014
David Lee Speight
August 4, 1939 – January 9, 2014
David Lee Speight, 74, of Wilson passed away Thursday. A funeral service will be held 7 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday in Black Creek Cemetery. The Rev. James Speight and Rev. Benjamin Poythress will officiate.
The family will receive friends...
Yvonne Landen Gardner
Jan 7, 2014
Yvonne Landen Gardner
February 16, 1934 – January 7, 2014
Yvonne Landen Gardner, 79, of Wilson, passed away Tuesday. A graveside funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Dan Hensley will officiate.
Surviving are her two daughters, Catherine Gardner Winborne and husband, Donald “Stumpy” Winborne of Sims, and Beth Gardner Hargett and husband,...
Ginger Elaine Pate
Jan 4, 2014
Ginger Elaine Pate
December 15, 1958 – January 4, 2014
Ginger Elaine Pate, 55 passed away January 4, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 15, 1958 to the late Robert H. Pate and Hilda E. Pate. Ginger had a special love for cats. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Ginger was...
Tracy Dewayne Deans
Jan 4, 2014
Tracy Dewayne Deans
April 29, 1987 – January 4, 2014
Tracy Dewayne Deans, 26, of Bailey passed away Saturday. Funeral services will be conducted 7 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in Bailey Town Cemetery. The Rev. Blake Stallings will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday immediately following the...
Robert Leon Wellons
Jan 2, 2014
Robert Leon Wellons
November 2, 1935 – January 2, 2014
Robert Leon Wellons found his eternal peace on Thursday, January 2, 2014. He was born and raised in Micro, NC on November 2, 1935, to James Clarence Wellons and Mary Delia Kittrell Wellons. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1958 and proudly serving his...
Betty John Kinard Glaser
Jan 2, 2014
Betty John Kinard Glaser
December 22, 1943 – January 2, 2014
Betty John Kinard Glaser, 70, of Wilson passed away Thursday. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at Union Grove Church of Christ, Hwy 99, Pantego. Interment will follow in the Davis Cemetery, Hwy 45, Pantego. Dennis R. Davis and Scott Askew will officiate.
Betty was...
Julian David Matthews, Jr.
Dec 29, 2013
Julian David Matthews, Jr.
February 22, 1944 – December 29, 2013
Julian David “J.D.” Matthews, Jr., 69, of Wilson passed away Sunday. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Steve Stephenson and the Rev. Ronnie Clemmons will officiate.
The family will receive...
Pauline Thomas Proctor
Dec 27, 2013
Pauline Thomas Proctor
November 2, 1916 – December 27, 2013
Pauline Thomas Proctor, 97, Wilson passed away Friday. A funeral service will be conducted 7 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Bobby White and Rev. Dwight Batts will officiate.
The family will receive friends 5...
Charlotte Helen Uhrig Murphy
Dec 23, 2013
Charlotte Helen Uhrig Murphy
December 11, 1933 – December 23, 2013
Charlotte Helen Uhrig Murphy, 80, of Wilson passed away Monday. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. Rev. Ray Barnhill and Rev. Justin Deeter will officiate.
The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral...
Sabas Martin Galeana
Dec 23, 2013
Sabas Martin Galeana
February 23, 1968 – December 23, 2013
Sabas Martin Galeana, 45, of Zebulon passed away Monday. Funeral services will be conducted 7 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Father Phil will officiate.
Sabas is survived by his wife, Teresa Galeana; his sons, Luis Lewis...



