Obituary of Joseph Rogers Joyner 10 OCT 1890 - 03 JUN 1947 Joseph Joyner died at his home near Isle of Wight Courthouse at 9:45 a.m. on 3 June 1947 after a long illness. Survived by wife Charlotte English Joyner, son Shirley H. Joyner of Isle of Wight, daughters Estelle Dean of Richmond, Roy Seward of Surry County, and Wilson Edwards of Newport News, brothers Ezra L. Joyner and France B. Joyner of Newport News, and five grandchildren. Funeral service held 5 June 1947 at Bullock Funeral Home, Smithfield, by Rev. J. M. Roberts and Rev. T. N. Tombes. Burial in Central Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers: James Porter, Harry Wilson, Fletcher Chapman, Everett Doggett, Jack Darden, Charles Darden, Earl Ginn, H. E. Seward[1]. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Joseph Rogers Joyner died on 03 Jun 1947 at his home near Isle of Wight Courthouse after a long illness, survived by his wife, children, brothers, and five grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Joseph Rogers Joyner were held on 05 Jun 1947 at Bullock Funeral Home, Smithfield, conducted by Rev. J. M. Roberts and Rev. T. N. Tombes, with burial in Central Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. ## Transcript Joseph Rogers Joyner 10 October 1890 - 03 June 1947 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joseph Joyner Succumbs at 56. Smithfield, 3 June - Joseph Rogers Joyner, 56, died at his home near Isle of Wight Courthouse at 9:45 a.m. today [3 June 1947] after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Charlotte English Joyner; son, Shirley Joyner of Isle of Wight County; three daughters, Mrs. Estelle Dean of Richmond, Mrs. Roy Seward of Surry County, and Mrs. Wilson Edwards of Newport News; two brothers, Ezra L. Joyner and France B. Joyner, both of Newport News; and five grandchildren. The body will remain at Bullock Funeral Home until the funeral. Arrangements are incomplete. Newport News, Virginia Daily Press 04 June 1947 Page 7 Obituary for Joseph Joyner ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Joyner Rites Set Tomorrow Smithfield, 4 June — Funeral service for Joseph Rogers Joyner, 56, who died at his home yesterday morning near Isle of Wight Courthouse after a long illness, will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of the Bullock Funeral Home in Smithfield where the body now rests. The services will be conducted by the Rev. J. M. Roberts and the Rev. T. N. Tombes. Burial will be in Central Hill Baptist Cemetery. Besides his wife, Mrs. Charlotte English Joyner, the deceased is survived by a son, Shirley H. Joyner of Isle of Wight; three daughters, Mrs. Estelle Dean of Richmond, Mrs. Roy Seward, Surry County, and Mrs. Wilson Edwards of Newport News; two brothers, Ezra L. Joyner and France B. Joyner, both of Newport News; and five grandchildren. Suffolk, Virginia Suffolk News-Herald Volume 24, Number 64 4 June 1947 Page 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ J. R. Joyner, 56, of Isle of Wight Co. Buried 5 June Joseph Rogers Joyner, 56, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, 3 June, at his home near Isle of Wight Courthouse after a long illness. Besides his wife, Mrs. Charlotte English Joyner, he is survived by son, Shirley H. Joyner of Isle of Wight; three daughters, Mrs. Estelle Dean of Richmond, Mrs. Roy Seward of Surry County, and Mrs. William Edwards of Newport News; two brothers, Ezra L. Joyner and France B. Joyner, both of Newport News; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Bullock Funeral Home by the Rev. J. M. Roberts, assisted by the Rev. T. N. Tombes. Burial was in the Central Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Porter, Harry Wilson, Fletcher Chapman, Everett Doggett, Jack Darden, Charles Darden, Earl Ginn, and H. E. Seward. Smithfield, Virginia Smithfield Times Volume 30, Number 1 11 June 1947 Page 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 10 October 1890 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 03 June 1947 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary --------------------------------------------------------------- | Name | Joseph Rogers Joyner | |-------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Age | 56 years | | Birth | 10 October 1890; Isleof Wight County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 03 June 1947; Isle ofWight County, Virginia, USA | --------------------------------------------------------------- ## Table of Relationships --------------------------------------------------------------------- | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|---------------|------------------------| | Joseph Rogers Joyner | Decedent | Isle of WightCounty,VA | | Charlotte English Joyner | Wife | Isle of WightCounty,VA | | Shirley H. Joyner | Son | Isle of WightCounty,VA | | Estelle Dean | Daughter | Richmond, VA | | Roy Seward | Daughter | Surry County,VA | | Wilson Edwards | Daughter | Newport News,VA | | Ezra L. Joyner | Brother | Newport News,VA | | France B. Joyner | Brother | Newport News,VA | | Five grandchildren | Grandchildren | Not stated | --------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Publication Details Smithfield Times Volume 30, Number 1 11 June 1947 Page 1 ## Other Relevant Information Pallbearers: James Porter, Harry Wilson, Fletcher Chapman, Everett Doggett, Jack Darden, Charles Darden, Earl Ginn, H. E. Seward. Officiants: Rev. J. M. Roberts and Rev. T. N. Tombes. Burial site: Central Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.