Obituaries

Aug 24, 2013

Billy Daniel Lollis, Jr.

July 26, 1958 – August 24, 2013

Billy Daniel Lollis, Jr., 55, of Stantonsburg passed away Saturday.   The family will receive friends to celebrate his life, 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a friend to all that he knew. ...

Aug 24, 2013

Romaine Pearson Rowe

April 18, 1933 – August 24, 2013

Romaine Pearson Rowe, 80, of Lucama passed away Saturday.  A memorial service will be conducted 7 p.m. Monday at Shiloh Pentecostal Holiness Church, 5843 Shiloh Church Road, Wilson.  The Rev. Elwood Long and Rev. Phil Hawley will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening immediately following the service at...

Aug 22, 2013

Thelma Boykin Ellen

January 28, 1931 – August 22, 2013

  Thelma Boykin Ellen, 82, of Wilson passed away Thursday.  Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at Winstead United Methodist Church, 1407 Tarboro Street, Wilson, NC.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.  The Rev. Paul Dunham and Rev. David Haley will officiate. The family will receive friends...

Aug 21, 2013

Cora Alice Bass Lamm Johnson

December 23, 1931 – August 21, 2013

Cora Alice Bass Lamm Johnson, 81, of Pittsboro passed away Wednesday.  A graveside service will be conducted 12 noon Saturday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.   The family will receive 10 – 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson NC.   Cora is...

Aug 21, 2013

Robert Godwin September 8, 1930 – January 3, 2013 Robert Godwin, 82, of Wilson passed away Thursday. Funeral services will be conducted 7 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in Black Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Robert is...

Aug 18, 2013

Marvin Wellons Coghill, Jr.

September 8, 1933 – August 18, 2013



Marvin Wellons Coghill, Jr., passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Rex Hospital after an illness of several months.  Funeral services will be conducted 4 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, 414 Sunset Road, Wilson.  The Rev. Dr. Tom Watkins and Rev. James McKinnon will officiate.  The...

Aug 16, 2013

Carlton Eliot Hinchey

June 5, 1975 – August 16, 2013

Carlton Eliot Hinchey, 38, of Wilson passed away Friday.  The family will receive friends 7 – 9 p.m. Saturday at 4439 Saddle Run Road, Wilson.   Carlton is survived by his parents, Carl E. Hinchey and Judy Barnes Hinchey of Wilson; his son, Braxton Hinchey; his sister, Carmen Erwin and...

Aug 16, 2013

Sara Van De Grift Strickland

January 25, 1934 – August 16, 2013

Sara Van De Grift Strickland, 79, of Lucama passed away Friday.  The family will receive friends 3 – 3:45 p.m. Sunday at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church, 7335 Springfield School Road, Lucama with funeral services starting at 4 p.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The Rev. Dr....

Aug 16, 2013

Jeanette Norton Tyson

April 27, 1927 – August 16, 2013

Jeanette Norton Tyson, 86, of Oriental, passed away Friday.  Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday at Oriental First Baptist Church, Oriental.  Interment will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Dr. Jerry Harper will officiate.   Jeanette was the beloved wife of H. Bruce...

Aug 16, 2013

Fred Rasino

July 20, 1924 – August 16, 2013

Fred Rasino, 89, of Wilson passed away Friday.  Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 7 – 9 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.   Fred was a loving...

Aug 16, 2013

Joseph Lynwood Hill, Sr.

September 16, 1934 – August 16, 2013



Joseph “Lynwood” Hill, 78, of Wilson passed away Friday.  A private family memorial will be held at a later date.  The family will receive friends 5- 7 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.   Lynwood is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Joe...

Aug 15, 2013

Frances Honeycutt High

September 25, 1929 – August 15, 2013

Frances Honeycutt High, 83, of Wilson passed away Thursday.  Funeral services will be conducted 7 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday in Evergreen Memorial Park.  The Rev. Steve Stephenson will officiate.   The family will receive friends Sunday evening immediately following...

Aug 15, 2013

Aug 14, 2013

Robert Lee "T" Talmadge MosleyAugust 3, 1925 -August 14, 2013

Robert Lee ??T-Talmadge Mosley, 88, of Wilson passed away Wednesday.   Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Joyner's Funeral Home.   Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.   The Rev. Phillip Bland and Rev. Ray Wells will officiate.

The family will receive friends 7 -9 p.m....

Aug 14, 2013

Joseph Wilton BassDecember 6, 1942 -August 14, 2013

Joseph Wilton Bass, 70, of Wilson 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 Evergreen Memorial Park.   The Rev. Gene Wells will officiate.

The family will receive friends Friday immediately following the...

Aug 14, 2013

Kathryn LammMarch 19, 1933 -August 13, 2013

Miss Alice Kathryn Lamm, 80, of Wilson, went to her Heavenly home peacefully on August 13, 2013 surrounded by her family.

A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday in Maplewood Cemetery with Dr. Billy Toler and Rev. Walt Tyndall officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the...

Aug 12, 2013

Johnnie Earl MorganJune 4, 1957 -August 11, 2013

Johnnie Earl Morgan, 56, of Lucama passed away Sunday.   Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner's Funeral Home.   Interment will follow in Bailey cemetery.   The Rev. Reuben Batchelor will officiate.

The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway...

Aug 11, 2013

Robert Martin Gavin, Jr.August 7, 1966 -August 11, 2013

Robert Martin Gavin, Jr., 47, of Rocky Mount passed away Sunday.   A Memorial Mass will be begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Lady of Consolation, in Parkesburg, PA.   A Memorial service will be conducted 3:30 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Joyner's Funeral Home,...

Aug 9, 2013

Aug 8, 2013

Larry Junior CarlisleOctober 1, 1947 -August 8, 2013

Larry Junior Carlisle, 65, of Lucama passed away Wednesday.   Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Joyner's Funeral Home.   Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.   The Rev. Benjamin Poythress will officiate.

The family will receive friends 7 -9 p.m. Sunday at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...