All Obituaries

Clarence Charles Bauer was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 18th, 1923 to Clarence George Bauer and Ethel Josephine Hoendel Bauer. Clarence, better known to everyone as “Bauer”, has experienced and seen many things in his 100 years, from the great depression to our current day. During WWII at the age of twenty, Bauer volunteered and served in the United States Army. After the war, he attended the University of Cincinnati in Ohio where he earned a Bachelor degree in Industrial...

Will Thorne-- beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend-- died unexpectedly Thursday, September 21 in Atlanta, Georgia. Born and raised in Tarboro, NC, Will was a light in so many lives and his memory will fill our souls forever. Will attended Edgecombe County Public Schools, Rocky Mount Academy, and Appalachian State University, but his heart belonged to the NC State Wolfpack.  A gifted writer and speaker, Will used his talents to help others in hard situations and was a...

Susie Winstead Lewis 88 passed away Friday September 15, 2023. She was born in Edgecombe county to the late Clovis Scott Winstead and Ola Delanie Winstead. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Michael Thomas Lewis her 4 sister and brother. Susie was a loving wife, exceptional mother and grannie.  She loved her church family and her Abrams family dearly. She is survived by her husband of 68 years Luther Tomas Lewis, Daughter and son-in-law of Macclesfield...

Ernest Melton Baker, III, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023. An Edgecombe native in the town of Tarboro, NC. Ernie served his country well with 24 ½ years of service in the United States Air Force. He was a loving husband, father and friend. There will be a private viewing on September 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM for family and close friends only. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Melton Baker and Mary Virginia Goff Baker; and three uncles, Kenny,...

Tony Ray Speight, age 68, died peacefully in his sleep, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 14, 2023. He was born in Nash County on March 27, 1955. He was the son of the late Sylvia Everette Speight. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Barbara Drake Speight; his father, Phillip Allen Speight, two sisters, Wanda Rose Speight Purington of Pottstown, PA and Sylvia Kay Speight of Dedham, Mass; brother-in-law, Dennis Drake, nieces and nephews,...

Robert (Robbie) Connor, 55, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Robbie was born in Edgecombe County on October 31,1967. He was preceded in death by his father Michael Dean Connor. He leaves behind to cherish his memory a loving family which includes his mother Linda Perry; daughter Grace Connor; Fiance' Robin Etheridge; and brother DJ Perry (Anna). The family will be receiving friends at Carlisle Funeral Home on Friday, September 15,...

We are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Harold Monroe Miller of Tarboro on Tuesday, September 12,2023. He was 74 years of age.  Harold was born in Norfolk, VA on January 21,1949 to the late John H. Miller and Katherine Kramer Miller. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Donna; daughter, Jennifer (Gerald) whom he loved dearly; his wonderful grandchildren, Samantha, Josh (Cycarra), Trell and Trinity; and his adorable great-granddaughter, Lilly. , sister in laws...

Donald Ray Lynch, 88, passed away on Monday, September 11th, 2023 at his home in Tarboro.  Donald was born on June 6th, 1935, to Frank and Martha Lynch. Donald was a friendly, hard working family man, who was passionate about making new friends with whom he enjoyed carrying on conversations with. In addition, he was a faithful Baptist who lived his life in the honor of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.   Donald was preceded in death by his parents, his twin brother...

UPDATED OBITUARY: George Howard Norville, Jr., 39, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. George was born in Pitt County on July 9, 1984 to George Howard Norville and the late Mattie Ruth Stocks. He is survived by his father George Norville; daughters, Alissa Norville and Jessie Norville; his children's mother, Heather Norville; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. George was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved to play golf. He loved his children and family. A memorial service...

Dennis Ray Carlisle, 69, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Carlisle Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Hendricks officiating the service. Burial will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park. Dennis was a member of Penders Chapel Missionary Baptist Church for 15 years. Dennis worked at Mayo’s Mill for 15 years. He enjoyed going fishing, he especially loved bass fishing. Dennis never met a stranger. He was preceded...