Obituaries

Eva "Terry" Theresa Antignano

Eva "Terry" Theresa Antignano

Jun 10, 2019

Eva Theresa Antignano December 24, 1928 – June 10, 2019 Eva “Terry” Antignano, of Wilson, formerly of New York passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at Wilson Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born in Brooklyn, New York December 24, 1928, and was the sixth of seven children born to James and Matilda Russo. She was predeceased by...

Lannis Barnes Watson

Lannis Barnes Watson

Jun 10, 2019

Lannis Barnes Watson December 23, 1923 – June 10, 2019 Lannis Barnes Watson, 95 of Wilson passed away Monday.  His funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway,...

Kenneth "Ken" Newton Glover

Kenneth "Ken" Newton Glover

Jun 7, 2019

Kenneth Newton Glover August 15, 1960 – June 7, 2019 Kenneth Newton Glover, 58 of Swansboro passed away Friday.  His memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  The family will receive friends following the service.  Pastor K. Darrel Bowles will officiate. Ken was an active attorney in Swansboro, with...

R. David Mustian

R. David Mustian

Jun 1, 2019

Robert David Mustian October 4, 1939 – June 1, 2019 R. David Mustian, PhD, passed away on June 1, 2019 at the age of 79 after an extended illness.  He was born in Vance County on October 4, 1939 to Edward Louis Mustian Sr. and Ila Blanche Hedgepeth Mustian. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

David Winn

David Winn

May 31, 2019

David Winn October 3, 1950 – May 31, 2019 David Winn, 68, of Wilson, formerly of New Berlin, Illinois passed away Friday. David is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Clark of Kansas and Shellcy Unruh of Wilson; sons, Douglas Winn of Colorado and Donald Broadstone of Utah; fourteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and his sister, Verna Titus of Illinois. He was...

Billy Ray Lucas, Sr.

Billy Ray Lucas, Sr.

May 28, 2019

Billy Ray Lucas, Sr. January 20, 1934 – May 28, 2019 Billy Ray Lucas, Sr., 85 of Wilson passed away Tuesday.  His funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  Major Al Smith will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 8 p.m....

Lisa Tew Melton

Lisa Tew Melton

May 28, 2019

Lisa Tew Melton January 27, 1955 – May 28, 2019 Lisa Tew Melton, 64, of Wilson passed away Tuesday.  A celebration of Lisa’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate. Family will receive friends Friday evening from 5 – 8 p.m. at the home of...

Cheryl Ann Taylor Carraway

Cheryl Ann Taylor Carraway

May 28, 2019

Cheryl Ann Taylor Carraway April 3, 1955 – May 28, 2019 Cheryl Ann Taylor Carraway, 64 of Walstonburg passed away Tuesday. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Lonnie Wayne Carraway of the home; daughters, Whitney Carraway Mitchell and husband, Trey of Comfort and Taylor Nicole Carraway and husband, Randy of Walstonburg; son, Lonnie Wayne “Layne” Carraway, Jr. of Okinawa, Japan;...

Priscilla Gholson Robertson

Priscilla Gholson Robertson

May 19, 2019

Priscilla Gholson Robertson February 19, 1922 – May 19, 2019 Priscilla Gholson Robertson, 97, died May 19, 2019.  Priscilla was born in Oxford to Grover Durelle Gholson and Thelma Averette Gholson.  She worked as a church secretary and as a legal secretary.  This career enabled her to use her people skills and kind, loving nature when helping clients.  She was...

Dorothy Lee Whitley

Dorothy Lee Whitley

May 19, 2019

Dorothy Lee Whitley March 14, 1931 – May 19, 2019  Dorothy Lee Whitley, 88, of Lucama died Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Ms. Whitley was born March 14, 1931 in Wilson County, a daughter of the late Walter and Della Whitley. She was a homemaker and enjoyed visiting and meeting people, she never met a...

Clarice Marie Pearson

Clarice Marie Pearson

May 17, 2019

Clarice Marie Jim Pearson December 26, 1929 – May 17, 2019 Clarice Marie “Jim” Pearson, 89, of Bailey passed away Friday.  Her funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey.  The Rev. Willis Pearson and Rev. Elwood Long will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon...

Eddie Ellis

Eddie Ellis

May 17, 2019

Eddie Ellis April 3, 1942 – May 17, 2019 Eddie Ellis, 77 of Wilson passed away Friday.  A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  Chaplain Phil Baucom will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Eddie was...

James Frederick Denton

James Frederick Denton

May 16, 2019

James Frederick Denton June 23, 1947 – May 16, 2019 James Frederick Denton, 71, of Spring Hope passed away Thursday.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Hayes Family Cemetery, Claude Lewis Road, Middlesex. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. James...

Harvey Page

Harvey Page

May 14, 2019

Ollen Harvey Page November 16, 1939 – May 14, 2019 Ollen Harvey Page, 79 of Wilson passed away Tuesday.  His funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, 311 W Nash Street, Wilson.  Interment will follow in the church Columbarium.  The Rev. Steve Clayton and Rev. Mike Cogdill will officiate. The family will receive friends...

Wilbert Hayes Johnson

Wilbert Hayes Johnson

May 14, 2019

Wilbert Hayes Johnson June 7, 1945 – May 14, 2019 Wilbert Hayes Johnson, 73, of Kenly passed away Tuesday.  His funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Moore’s Chapel, 12424 NC Hwy 42 E, Kenly.  Interment will follow in Moore’s Chapel Cemetery, Kenly.  The Rev. David West and Rev. Jerry Banks will officiate. The family will receive...

Shirley Jones Boykin

Shirley Jones Boykin

May 13, 2019

Shirley Jones Boykin March 16, 1936 – May 13, 2019 Shirley Jones Boykin, 83, of Sims passed away Monday.  Her funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh.  The Rev. Ray Wells will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from...

Linwood R. Watson

Linwood R. Watson

May 12, 2019

Linwood R. Watson September 1, 1936 – May 12, 2019 Linwood R. Watson, 82, of Fort Mill, SC passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Loving husband of Frances J. and devoted father of Gregory L. of Wilmington, DE and Robyn L. (Leslie W. Watson) of Charlotte and cherished grandfather of Taylor R. Linwood was born September 1, 1936...

Harry L. Murdaugh

Harry L. Murdaugh

May 11, 2019

Harry L. Murdaugh October 5, 1955 – May 11, 2019 Harry L. Murdaugh, 63, of Bailey passed away Saturday.  A memorial service will be held at a later date. Harry is survived by his daughter, Dianna Murdaugh of Bailey; step-daughter, Nicole Gunter; seven grandchildren; brother, Tommy Murdaugh of Wilson and his sisters, Carolyn Blanchard and Loretta Murdaugh both of Austin,...

Franklin Delano Galloway

Franklin Delano Galloway

May 11, 2019

Franklin Delano Galloway September 2, 1933 – May 11, 2019 Franklin “Frank” Delano Galloway went to his heavenly home Saturday, May 11, 2019.  He was a lifelong faithful servant to the Lord.  He loved nothing more than witnessing to others.  Frank always saw the good in people and was one of the first to help someone in need. Frank was...

Mary Conniff Mallory

Mary Conniff Mallory

May 11, 2019

Mary Conniff Mallory July 15, 1957 – May 11, 2019 Mary Conniff Mallory, 61, of Wilson passed away Saturday.  Her funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.  The Rev. Maurice Briggs will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 12...

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