Obituaries
Linda Garris
Feb 2, 2023
Linda Thigpen Garris, 76 of Wilson passed away Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Daniels Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, Wilson. Interment will follow in Stantonsburg Town Cemetery, Stantonsburg. Rev. Josh Preskitt will officiate.
The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1 – 1:45 at Daniels Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, 4828 Frank...
Paul Edward Davis
Feb 2, 2023
Paul Edward Davis, 69 passed away Thursday. The family will have a private service.
Paul was a Christian man who loved his country and family dearly.
Paul is survived by his wife, Myra Boggess Davis; daughters, Stacy McCauley of Richmond and Quinn McInturff and husband, Jon of Wilson; son, Adam Davis and wife, Kristin of Washington; grandchildren, Alexis...
Icie Pearl Lamm Finch
Feb 1, 2023
Icie Pearl Lamm Finch, 95, of Bailey, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughter, Jane Flowers Finch, and her husband, Ashley Story; her daughter-in-law, Louise Finch; her grandchildren, Amy Finch Galloway, Wade Raymond Finch (Jen), Heather Louise Finch, Sterling Story Kane (Bryan), Hampton Ashley Story...
James Lee Allred
Feb 1, 2023
James Lee Allred, 53 passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023. The family will have a special gathering of family and friends on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 1 – 3 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
James is survived by his daughter, Misty Dawn Allred; son, Adam Lee Allred; his mother, Linda Allred; brother, Michael...
Linda Carol Macaulay
Jan 31, 2023
Linda Carol Macaulay, 75 of Lucama passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. The family will receive friends Monday afternoon, February 13, 2023 from 12 – 1:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson with a services at 2 p.m.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Lorie Schuch and husband, James Long of Lucama, Carol Constantino of...
Jean Barnes Simpson
Jan 31, 2023
Jean Simpson, 95, of Lucama, passed away Tuesday. Funeral Services will be held at
11 am Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. Jerry Andrews will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 9:30 – 10:45 am prior to the funeral service.
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Peggy Davisson Ingland
Jan 31, 2023
Peggy Davisson Ingland, 79 of Wilson passed away Tuesday January 31, 2023.
The family will receive friends Sunday, February 5, 2023, from 5-7 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Her daughter writes, today at 4:13pm January 31st my mom went home to God and to be with daddy. She left behind a...
Elizabeth Anne Guy
Jan 30, 2023
Elizabeth Anne Guy, 71 of Kenly passed away, Tuesday, January 30, 2023. A celebration of life will be held a later date.
Elizabeth loved all animals, especially her horses. Elizabeth loved her children and will be dearly missed.
Elizabeth is survived by her sons, David Register of Arkansas, and Kevin Britt of Wilson; grandson, Austin Britt of Smithfield;...
Linda Lee Thorne
Jan 30, 2023
Linda Lee Meacham Thorne, 79 of Wilson passed away Monday January 30, 2023. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 3, 2023 at
11 am at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson, with Reverend Randy Jones officiating.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 8...
Melissa Ann Caballero
Jan 28, 2023
Melissa Ann Caballero, age 49, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at ECU Health Center in Greenville. She was born in Wayne County on January 27, 1974. She was the manager of the local Papa Johns and loved sports. She was a huge fan of the Carolina Tarheels, Carolina Panthers, and the Chicago Cubs. Her hobbies consisted of spending free time...
Mary Alice Jackson Smith
Jan 25, 2023
Mrs. Mary Alice Jackson Smith, age 83, a longtime resident of Wilson died Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
The family will receive family and friends Saturday, February 4, from 2:00-2:45 p.m. followed by a Celebration of her life at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road...
Kenneth Wilson Scoggins, Jr.
Jan 25, 2023
Kenneth “Skeeter” Wilson Scoggins, Jr., 70 passed away Wednesday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, 3712 Cheek Road, Durham. Pastor Wayne Whitley will officiate.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Kenneth is survived by...
Peggy Cherry Tyndall
Jan 25, 2023
Peggy Cherry Tyndall, 87 of Wilson passed away sleeping peacefully at the Cottage at Spring Arbor on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born at home in Pitt County, on April 27, 1935 to Thelma Warren Cherry and George Rufus Cherry. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1815 Airport...
William Preston Bartlett
Jan 25, 2023
William Preston Bartlett passed away Wednesday at the age of 87. A funeral service will be held Sunday, January 29, 2023, at 3:00 pm at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Rd. Parkway, Wilson. Prior to the service a visitation will be held from1:00 – 2:45 pm.
William Preston Bartlett was born on September 1, 1935, in Camden, to Charlie...
David Clark Ballard
Jan 25, 2023
David Clark Ballard, 82 of Wilson passed away Wednesday. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Clark was an avid duck hunter and fisherman. He was a member of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. Clark loved his family and friends with his heart, along with his lab dogs.
Clark is survived by his wife, Nancy Johnson...
Paul Timothy Harrell
Jan 23, 2023
Paul Timothy Harrell, 63, of Bailey passed away Monday. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Rodney O’Neal will officiate.
Paul is survived by his son, Kevin Harrell; daughter, April McKeel and husband, Jason; grandson, Jason McKeel; granddaughter, Ellie McKeel; sisters, Faye Mitchell and...
Duncan Albert Bracey, III
Jan 22, 2023
Duncan Albert Bracey, III, 82 of Wilson passed away Sunday. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church, 414 Sunset Road NW, Wilson, with the family receiving friends immediately following. The Rev. John Winnings will officiate.
Duncan was born on November 12, 1940 in Lumberton, to Cleo Dell Miller and...
Joyce Harris Elks
Jan 22, 2023
Joyce Harris Elks went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 22, 2023. She was born on March 13, 1936, to Joseph and Blanche Harris in Belvoir, North Carolina. She could be described as a caring and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was known to show incredible hospitality to anyone who came into...
Jean Whitley Eatmon
Jan 21, 2023
Jean W. Eatmon, 85 of Wilson passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 peacefully in the arms of Jesus surrounded by her loved ones. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson, with Pastor Wayne Whitley officiating.
The family will receive friends...
James Andrew Whitley
Jan 20, 2023
James Andrew Whitley, 69 of Wilson passed away Friday. The family will receive friends to celebrate his life on Monday evening from 5 – 7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
James was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend to all he knew, he never met a stranger. He enjoyed conversations with them...