All Obituaries

Sheila Diane Little, 69, passed away September 27, 2022, at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, NC. Sheila was born June 24, 1953, in Wilson, NC a daughter of the late Joseph Powell Little and Geraldine Braswell Little. Ms. Little was a graduate of Atlantic Christian College (ACC) with a major in history. She enjoyed piano music and was an avid book reader, which lead to her career as a librarian at the Wilson County Public Library where she retired with over thirty years of service. Sheila...

Judith Reagan, 78, passed away peacefully at her residence in Wilson, NC. on September 21, 2022. Judith was born in Richmond, VA. on January 15, 1944, a daughter of the late James and Douglas Johnson.  Mrs. Reagan was a resident of Wilson, NC. for over twenty years. She worked in customer service for the American Kennel Association and enjoyed her time there. She loved to read and walk on the beach feeling the sand between her toes and the water at her feet. Her interests varied widely...

Reverend George Thomas Newcomb, 66, of Kenly, NC passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, NC. A native of Wilson County George was born June 25, 1956, a son of the late William Thomas Newcomb, Sr. and Ethel Whitley Newcomb. George was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was retired from the city of Wilson where he worked as a maintenance technician. George loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was a member of...

Samuel “Sammy” Rosa, 58, passed away peacefully at his residence with his loving family by his side. Sammy was born January 18, 1964, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico son of the late Lues Rosa and Bonifacia Rosa. Sammy loved his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ and was a member of Oak Hill Church in Elm City. NC. He enjoyed many things in his life, he loved cars, good food and video games. But most of all he loved his family. They were the most important thing in his...

David Allen Shadding, 58, of Stantonsburg, NC passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Wilson Medical. Mr. Shadding was born February 26, 1964, in Wilson County, NC a son of the late Billy Shadding and Retha Mae Shadding. David loved his mother more than he loved his 1967 Chevy Chevelle. He was a farmer and got great satisfaction watching the crops grow and riding tractors. David was also employed with Fairfield Fence Co. working alongside his life-long friend, Stanley Bailey. Mr. Shadding...

Maria E. Ledesma, 81, of Sims, NC passed away at her residence on Saturday, July 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 1, 1941, in Chamacua Guanajuato, Mexico a daughter of the late Gabriel Salazar and Benita Zuniga. A devout Catholic she was active in the parish of St. Therese for over ten years. Mrs. Ledesma was a strong woman who led by example and was readily available with advice if you needed it. Maria worked extensively in the agriculture industry for...

Gyndaline Kay Koonce, 68, passed away at her residence on July 4, 2022. Ms. Koonce was born in Spokane, WA. August 19, 1953, the daughter of the late Wallace Wilson Koonce & Vera Ann Smith Koonce. Growing up the family traveled often as her dad was in the military. Gyndaline was a devout Christian and loved her family and friends. She enjoyed shopping for knickknacks and bargains at yard sales, consignment shops and especially the Goodwill store where she was known by name....

Juan Acevedo Natal, 85, of Bailey, NC passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022, at his residence. Born on April 7, 1937 in Aguadilla, PR a son of the late Simeon Acevedo and Maria Natal. Juan grew up in Puerto Rico and moved to New York in his mid twenties. Mr. Acevedo worked as a foreman supervisor in a shoe-making factory for several years. The business was sold off and he went into healthcare. He worked as a medical supply overseer for over twenty years and retired from Lincoln Memorial...

Margarito Pineda Barahona passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 in Wilson, NC. Born on December 15, 1953 in El Salvador a son of the late Miguel Pineda and Victoriana Barahona. Margarito enjoyed life. He had many interests and they varied widely. Mr. Barahona was a soldier in El Salvador, in his later years he came to the united states with his loving family. Margarito was a God fearing man, a father, and a friend who will be missed by all who knew him. This is a favorite prayer of his....

Beatriz Rodriguez, 43, of Wilson, NC passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at her residence. A native of Wauchula, FL, she was born April 10, 1978, a daughter of the late Ignacio Rodriguez and Sandra Garcia of Orlando, FL. Beatriz worked in real estate for many years. Ms. Rodriguez enjoyed the NC Aquarium at F. Macon, NC and the beach especially, Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach and Salter Path. She also enjoyed the NC Zoo in Asheboro, NC. But her love of sea turtles always brought her...