Obituaries

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...

Margaret Ann Medlin Glover

Margaret Ann Medlin Glover

Jan 19, 2023

Margaret Ann Medlin Glover, 87, of the Mount Pleasant Community passed away Thursday evening with her loving daughters by her side.   A funeral service will be held Monday, January 23, 2023, at 1:00 pm at Samaria Baptist Church, 3752 Samaria Church Lane, Middlesex, North Carolina with the Rev. Butch Gordon and Rev. Jim Gillespie officiating. Followed by burial in Bailey...

Dianne Lee Presley

Dianne Lee Presley

Jan 18, 2023

Dianne Lee Presley, 70 of Wilson passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023.  Per the wishes of Dianne there will be no funeral service.

 

Dianne is survived by her husband, John A. Presley; daughter, Angela Lee Middleton and her daughter, Amber Lee Vick; daughter, Ashley Presley Hepner and husband, Thomas Lynn, and their son, Aaron Christopher Watson, and her sister,...

Gregory Carroll High

Gregory Carroll High

Jan 17, 2023

Gregory Carroll High, 62 of Wilson passed away Tuesday.  The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 4 – 4:45 p.m. with a memorial service following at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

 

Greg is survived by his daughter, Mary Kathryn Johnson and husband, Austin; son, Gregory Ryan High and Karla Flores Chavez; granddaughter, Rayleigh Johnson; grandson,...

Lana Gail Baker

Lana Gail Baker

Jan 15, 2023

Lana Gail Baker, 74 of Crisp passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023.  A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Maccripine Free Will Baptist Church, Macclesfield.   Pastor Allen Hall will officiate.

 

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1 - 1:45 p.m. at Maccripine Free Will Baptist Church, Macclesfield.

 

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