Obituaries
Rita Jane Watson Boykin Barbee
Feb 28, 2018
Rita Jane Watson Boykin Barbee October 11, 1931 – February 28, 2018 Rita Jane Watson Boykin Barbee peacefully passed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ Wednesday, February 28th 2018 at Springmoor Life Care Center, Stewart Health Center in Raleigh. Jane was a long time native of Wilson and was a long-time member of both Marsh Swamp Free Will...

Chuck Ryan Daniels
Feb 26, 2018
Chuck Ryan Daniels February 20, 1985 – February 26, 2018 Chuck Ryan Daniels, 33, of Lucama passed away Monday. His funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1815 Airport Boulevard W, Wilson. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery, Bruce Road, Sims. Pastor Joe Shakour will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10...

Julia Ann Taylor Bissette
Feb 25, 2018
Julia Ann Taylor Bissette December 14, 1934 – February 25, 2018 Julia Ann Taylor Bissette, 83, of Middlesex, formerly of Wilson passed away Sunday. Her memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The Rev. David Barnes and Rev. Joel Story will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening prior to the service...

Hannelore Schreiner Frazier
Feb 23, 2018
Hannelore Schreiner Frazier August 13, 1950 – February 23, 2018 Hannelore Schreiner Frazier, 67, of Wilson passed away Friday. The family will hold a visitation 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Hannelore is survived by her husband, Sidney Frazier of the home; her son, Garland Langston of Wilson; her sisters, Gabriele...
Charles Wilton Thorne
Feb 23, 2018
Charles Wilton Thorne October 11, 1928 – February 23, 2018 Charles Wilton Thorne, 89, of Wilson passed away Friday. His funeral will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Inurnment will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Tim McFatter will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the...
Margaret Ham Tyndall
Feb 22, 2018
Margaret Ham Tyndall December 28, 1925 – February 22, 2018 Margaret “Betty” Ham Tyndall, 92, of Wilson passed away Thursday. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bible Missionary Baptist Church, 2833 Tilghman Road, Wilson. The Rev. David Barnes will officiate. Betty is survived by her daughters, Missy Tyndall Yelton and husband,...

Rudolph Pender
Feb 21, 2018
Rudolph Pender June 25, 1945 – February 21, 2018 Rudolph Pender, 72, of Wilson passed away Wednesday. A graveside service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Saturday in Stantonsburg Cemetery. Rudolph is survived by his sister, Paulette Lefczuk of Virginia and a brother, Joe Scott and wife, Bernice of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph Pender...
Margaret Dean Davis
Feb 20, 2018
Margaret Dean Davis November 28, 1972 – February 20, 2018 Margaret “Marlin” Dean Davis, 45, of Lucama passed away Tuesday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Farmington Heights Church, 910 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. LaVon Phillips will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening...
JoAnn H. McKeel
Feb 20, 2018
JoAnn H. McKeel June 6, 1938 – February 20, 2018 JoAnn Hardie McKeel, 79, took her last breath on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, in her Wilson home with her daughter, grandson, and poodle at her side. JoAnn was born on June 6, 1938 to James McCray Hardie and Debbie Lee Hewitt Hardie in Columbus County. She moved to Wilson in...
Pauline Jones
Feb 18, 2018
Pauline Jones July 5, 1929 – February 18, 2018 Pauline Edmundson Jones, 88, of Norlina went to be with her Lord Jesus Sunday night. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Stantonsburg Cemetery. The Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. Her family will receive friends 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. prior...

Paul Nathan Hawkins
Feb 18, 2018
Paul Nathan Hawkins March 7, 1927 – February 18, 2018 Paul Nathan Hawkins, 90, of Wilson passed away Sunday. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday in Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7 – 9 p.m. Wednesday at 112 NE Rountree Street, Wilson. Nathan served his county with honor and pride in the U.S. Navy during...
Mildred Joyner Such
Feb 16, 2018
Mildred Joyner Such June 13, 1926 – February 16, 2018 Mildred Joyner Such, 91, of Lucama passed away Friday. Her graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Elder Rodney Norman will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson....

Ruby Nell Lucas
Feb 15, 2018
Ruby Nell Lucas September 29, 1917 – February 15, 2018 Ruby N. Lucas, 100, of Raleigh passed away Thursday. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Contentnea Church Cemetery, 5029 W NC Hwy 42, Wilson. Elder Steve Creech will officiate. Ruby is survived by her sister, Frances Lucas of Raleigh. Anyone wishing to make a donation...
Dawn Catherine Proctor
Feb 15, 2018
Dawn Catherine Proctor November 29, 1954 – February 15, 2018 Dawn Catherine Proctor, 63, of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday at home. Dawn’s memorial service will be held at a later date, due to her having immediate family overseas and out of state. Dawn is survived by her husband, Earl Proctor of the home; her daughter, Jennifer Bailey Davis and...
Charles (L.) Cobb
Feb 15, 2018
Charles L. Cobb July 18, 1938 – February 15, 2018 Charles “Charlie” L. Cobb, 79, of Wilson passed away Thursday evening. His funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Chaplin Sharon Eldridge will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday prior to the service from...

Carol Lynn Barnes-Limberg
Feb 13, 2018
Carol Lynn Barnes-Limberg May 2, 1967 – February 13, 2018 Carol Lynn Barnes-Limberg, 50, of New Bern passed away Tuesday. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. in Soloman Lamm Cemetery, St. Mary’s Church Road, Lucama. Carol is survived by her daughter, Chelsey Limberg and son, Kris Limberg both of New Bern; her parents, Sandy and Carolyn Barnes...

Lynne Barnes Ballard
Feb 13, 2018
Lynne Barnes Ballard January 14, 1953 – February 13, 2018 Lynne Barnes Ballard, 65, of Elm City passed away Tuesday. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Barry Drum will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 – 9 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road...
Mattie Lee Warrick Pittman Jordon
Feb 12, 2018
Mattie Lee Warrick Pittman Jordon November 5, 1929 – February 12, 2018 Mattie Lee Warrick Pittman Jordon, 88, of Wilson passed away Monday. Her funeral service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. The Rev. Billy Ruffin, Jr. will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening immediately following the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home,...
Marvin Lee Edmundson, Sr.
Feb 12, 2018
Marvin Lee Edmundson, Sr. September 30, 1934 – February 12, 2018 Marvin Lee Edmundson, Sr., 83, of Wilson passed away Monday. His funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday at Highland Independent Church, Wilson. The Rev. Tommy Hagan will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening following the service at Highland Independent Church, 2006 Patterson Way South,...
Rebecca Love Mumford Hellard
Feb 11, 2018
Rebecca Love Mumford Hellard February 28, 1965 – February 11, 2018 Rebecca “Becky” Love Mumford Hellard, 52, of Elm City on Sunday was suddenly privileged to go home. We miss her but we know she is much happier in her heavenly home. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 1407 Forest Hills...