Obituaries
Faye Love Mumford
Jan 4, 2020
Faye Love Mumford February 9, 1940 – January 4, 2020 Faye Love Mumford, 79, of Lucama passed away peacefully on Saturday, surrounded by her family. Her funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church, 7335 Springfield School Road, Lucama. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Greg Gregory, Rev. Charles...

Martha Frances Lucas
Jan 4, 2020
Martha Frances Lucas September 16, 1926 – January 4, 2020 Martha Frances Lucas, 93, of Wilson passed away Saturday. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Contentnea Church Cemetery, 5029 W NC Hwy 42, Wilson. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Martha Wells Lucas and sisters, Ruth Lucas Fulghum (Sidney) and Ruby...
Jeffrey Eugene Hutchinson
Jan 4, 2020
Jeffrey Eugene Hutchinson May 19, 1964 – January 4, 2020 Jeffrey “Jeff” Eugene Hutchinson, 55 of Wilson passed away Saturday. Jeff served his country with honor and pride with the US Marines. He had a passion for his work that included all types of construction and he loved the beach. Jeff is survived his mother, Margie Bailey Hutchinson of Wilson;...
Derward Copeland Parker
Jan 3, 2020
Derward Copeland Parker February 12, 1942 – January 3, 2020 Chief Warrant Officer (4,), Derward Copeland \"Buddy\" Parker Sr. passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, January 3, 2020. His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2020 at Joyner\'s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway West, Wilson. Pastor Gail Skinner will...
James Bud Brantley
Jan 2, 2020
James Bud Brantley January 21, 1930 – January 2, 2020 James Bud Brantley, 89 of Bailey passed away Thursday. Entombment will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Rev. Gene Whitehouse will officiate. James is survived by his sons, William “Willie” Brantley and wife, Angela of Wilson and Ricky Brantley and wife, Julie of Castalia; grandchildren,...
Larry Wayne Dorough
Jan 2, 2020
Larry Wayne Dorough June 12, 1952 – January 2, 2020 Larry Wayne Dorough, 67 of Sims passed away Thursday. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 4 – 6 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Larry loved his Lord, Jesus Christ, his family and all things sports. While his health limited him, he did his...

Pervise Bryant
Jan 2, 2020
Pervise Bryant January 16, 1928 – January 2, 2020 Pervise Bryant, 91 of Wilson passed away Thursday. His graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The Rev. Willis Pearson will officiate. Pervise is survived by his daughters, Betty Bogue and husband, Jesse of Wilson and Gloria Poythress and husband, David of Wilson; son, Robert...
Gerald Lee Edwards
Jan 2, 2020
Gerald Lee Edwards April 23, 1946 – January 2, 2020 Gerald Lee Edwards, 73 of Wilson passed away Thursday. His funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Stantonsburg Town Cemetery, Stantonsburg. The Rev. John Howard, Rev. Lewis Forsyth and Rev. Bob Rose will...

Nathan Jean Martinez
Jan 1, 2020
Nathan Jean Martinez December 30, 2019 – January 1, 2020 Infant, Nathan Jean Martinez of Wilson passed away Wednesday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. Nathan is survived by his parents, Jose Martinez and Dora Salinas and his sister, Amberly Mezquite of Spring Hope. Condolences may be directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home...
Margaret Eloise Brantley Bissette
Dec 31, 2019
Margaret Eloise Brantley Bissette December 25, 1928 – December 31, 2019 Margaret Eloise Brantley Bissette, 91 of Bailey passed away Tuesday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Rev. Charles Robl and Rev. Carlos Castano will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday...
Lois Faye Stancil Barfield
Dec 30, 2019
Lois Faye Stancil Barfield April 21, 1944 – December 30, 2019 Lois Faye “Sissy” Stancil Barfield, 75 of Lucama passed away Monday at home surrounded by her family. Her funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Springhill Church Cemetery, 7335...
Hilda Flye Holster
Dec 28, 2019
Hilda Flye Holster November 6, 1921 – December 28, 2019 Hilda Flye Holster, 98, passed away peacefully Saturday morning of December 28, 2019, at Wilson Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilson. Hilda was born in Edgecombe County on November 6, 1921. She was predeceased by her parents, Ronald and Elsie Vick Flye and by her husband of sixty-one years,...
Annie Ruth Joyner Woodard
Dec 27, 2019
Annie Ruth Joyner Woodard October 11, 1934 – December 27, 2019 Annie Ruth Joyner Woodard, 85 of Bailey passed away Friday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. The Rev. Steve Edmundson will officiate. The family will receive...

Joann Sams Whitson
Dec 26, 2019
Joann Sams Whitson May 10, 1947 – December 26, 2019 Joann Sams Whitson, 72 of Elm City passed away Thursday. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 Sunday in Maplewood Cemetery, 400 College Road, Wilson. The Rev. Sonny Griswald will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1 – 2 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh...
Charles Daniel Draper, II
Dec 26, 2019
Charles Daniel Draper, II September 10, 1987 – December 26, 2019 Charles Daniel Draper, II, 32 of Elm City passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019. His funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The Rev. Henry Abbott will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral...
Donald Ray Blackmon
Dec 25, 2019
Donald Ray Blackmon January 17, 1958 – December 25, 2019 Donald Ray Blackmon, 61 of Lucama passed away Wednesday at his home surrounded by his loving family. His funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Danny Bunn will officiate. The family will receive...
Carol Smith Hinnant
Dec 24, 2019
Carol Smith Hinnant June 4, 1957 – December 24, 2019 Carol Smith Hinnant, 62 of Kenly passed away Tuesday. Her funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Buckhorn United Methodist Church Cemetery, 8102 NC Hwy 42, Kenly. The Rev. Steve Edmundson and Rev. Charles Thompson will officiate. The...
Rachel Warwick Edwards
Dec 23, 2019
Rachel Warwick Edwards November 19, 1948 – December 23, 2019 Rachel Warwick Edwards, 71 of Bailey passed away Monday. Her funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 5142 N 58, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Steve Stephenson will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday afternoon...
Lucy Olivia Brantley
Dec 23, 2019
Lucy Olivia Brantley May 25, 1926 – December 23, 2019 Lucy Olivia Brantley, 93 of Bailey passed away Monday. Graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 24, 2019 in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Condolences may be directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home at www.joyners.net.
Ruby Lamm Barnes
Dec 22, 2019
Ruby Lamm Barnes January 4, 1923 – December 22, 2019 Ruby went to her heavenly home peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Her memorial service will be held at the Elm City Methodist Church, 106 N Parker Street, Elm City at 2pm, Saturday January 4, 2019. A visitation will precede the service...