Obituaries

Linda Garris

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...