James "Jim" Southerland Jr.
May 18, 2026
James “Jim” Bowden Southerland Jr
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Bowden Southerland Jr., age 86, on May 18, 2026, in Tarboro. Just six days after the loss of his beloved wife of 58 years, Jackie Southerland, they simply could not bear to be without each other and are now reunited...
Jacqueline Dell Hawkins Southerland
May 12, 2026
Jacqueline “Jackie” Dell Hawkins Southerland
Jackie Southerland, age 89, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. With hearts full of both sorrow and gratitude, we celebrate the life of a beloved wife, mother, granny, sister, and friend whose love and strength shaped generations.
Born on August 30, 1936, in Rocky Mount, Jackie was the cherished daughter of...
Melvin Grant Tew
May 11, 2026
Melvin “Grant” Tew passed away at home on May 11, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Grant was a resident of Washington, NC. He was born on April 20, 1946 in Tarboro, NC to Talmon Reldon Tew and Daphne Williamson Tew. His kind and precious parents both lived to be 92 years old.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00,...
Roy Franklin Lee
May 11, 2026
Roy Franklin Lee, 83, peacefully entered the arms of the Lord on May 11, 2026.
Born on December 25, 1942, in Edgecombe County. Roy was the son of Jimmie and Placid Lee. He dedicated 48 years of work to Glenoit Mills where he was an Electrician until he retired in 2005. He was preceded in death by his siblings Calvin Lee,...
Bobby Ray Coker
May 4, 2026
On Monday, May 4, 2026, at age 85, Bobby Ray Coker was called home by Jesus after a short few months of a courageous fight against heart failure. He was born on November 24, 1940 in Fountain, NC and was preceded in death by his mother and father, Joe and Cassie Mae Coker.
The family will receive friends and family on...
Don Miller Anderson
May 3, 2026
Don Miller Anderson passed away at his home in Leggett, NC on May 3, 2026. He was 85 years old.
He was born in Edgecombe County to Arrington Anderson and Goldie Stokes Anderson. He graduated from North Edgecombe High School in 1958 and spent his entire life farming in Edgecombe County.
He is preceded in death by his youngest son, Gregory Todd...
Melvin Travis Wooten Sr.
Apr 29, 2026
On April 29, 2026, at age 86, Travis changed his address to his Heavenly Home. This was prearranged by the Lord Jesus Christ and the acceptance of Travis. Travis met Peggy Joyce Rogers in 1958 and they married in 1959. They were blessed with two sons and a daughter, Melvin, Tammy and Mark. These children and their grandchildren were their...
Glenn Edward Vick
Apr 27, 2026
Glenn Vick passed away suddenly on April 27, 2026, leaving behind a void that will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him.
Glenn was a devoted brother, a cherished uncle, a proud pet parent, and a loyal friend. He had a kind heart and a steady presence, always willing to lend a hand or share a laugh. Those...
Dorothy Mayverne Lewis
Apr 26, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Dorothy Mayverne Lewis
Mayverne Lewis, 75, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Tarboro, North Carolina, Mayverne lived a life filled with compassion, kindness, and love for both people and animals. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thea Dalton “Red” Lewis and...
Denise Lyn Barnes
Apr 25, 2026
Denise Lyn Barnes passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma on April 25, 2026, at Duke Morris Hospital in Durham, NC. Denise fought the battle with determination and grace, displaying incredible courage.
Denise was a devoted wife to her husband Patrick, and she cherished her furbaby Piper. She was passionate about her job with Edward Jones, where she enjoyed...
Claude M. Randolph, Jr
Apr 25, 2026
Claude McDonald “Mac” Randolph, Jr., born November 30, 1938, passed away Saturday, April 25th surrounded by the love of his family. He was a man of faith and shared his love of Jesus with everyone he came in contact with until his last breath. Mac was preceded in death by his parents, Helen Mae Cooper Randolph and Claude McDonald Randolph,...
Tazewell Dawson Horton
Apr 24, 2026
Tazewell Dawson Horton (Bubba), 78, passed away on April 24, 2026, surrounded by his two sisters, Phyllis and Connie and kids and grandkids.
Bubba was born on November 25, 1947, to Frances Byrd Horton in Suffolk, Virginia. He was at his home at Edgecombe Center for the past 22+ years. Tazewell was a devoted father to his two children, Hope and...
Elizabeth Ann Browning
Apr 23, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Browning, 89, passed away at home on Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Elizabeth was born on November 3, 1936, in Buies Creek, NC to David William Weaver and Rebecca Overby Weaver. She married the love of her life, Rex Browning of Plymouth, NC, on January 28, 1955. In 1957, the couple made their home in...
Roy Nathan Butler
Apr 22, 2026
Roy "Bean" Nathan Butler, 81, entered the arms of the Lord peacefully on April 22nd, 2026, surrounded by his family. Roy was born in Virginia on December 19, 1944, to the late Chester McGlenn Butler and Annie Butler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Martha, Oscar, Lenora, Willie Mae and Ray. He is...
Gerald Leroy Chaney
Apr 18, 2026
Gerald Leroy Chaney, 57, of Hobgood, North Carolina, passed away on April 18, 2026.
Known to many as “Big G,” Gerald was a devoted family man whose life was centered around faith, love, and the people closest to him. He worked with Kanban Logistics and was known for his hardworking nature and steady presence.
Gerald had a deep love for his church,...
Madeline Elizabeth Rose
Apr 18, 2026
Madeline Elizabeth Rose, 74, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Carlisle Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Carlisle Funeral Home.
Madeline was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Ray Rose; parents, Elizabeth Etheridge and Jacob Daniels;...
Peggy Powell Gay
Apr 17, 2026
Peggy Powell Gay, 90, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Visitation will be 2:00 – 3:00 pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Gospel Missionary Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 3:00pm. Burial will follow at Macclesfield Cemetery.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, John D. and Mary Powell; her husband, J.R. Gay;...
Randy Wayne Taylor
Apr 17, 2026
Randy Wayne Taylor, 75, passed away on April 17, 2026, surrounded by family. Randy was born on July 23, 1950, in Wilson, North Carolina, to the late Ernest and Josephine Taylor.
Randy fell in love with Linda Carol Bradford, whom he married on July 5, 1968, one year prior to his deployment to the U.S. Army after being drafted for the...
Aldine Causway Lewis
Apr 16, 2026
Greer, SC – Aldine Causway Lewis passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Mary Elizabeth Turner Causway and the loving wife of 51 years to Johnny C. Lewis.
Aldine dedicated 51 years of her life as a registered nurse, beginning her career in a local hospital before transitioning to a local nursing...
Kenneth Raymond Webb
Apr 15, 2026
Kenneth Raymond Webb (Kenny Ray) passed away on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026. He was born October 9,1942, in Edgecombe County. He was proceeded in death by his mother and father Minnie and Raymond Webb, his wife of 27 years Juanita Johnson Webb, son Kenneth Wayne Webb and brothers Nickie Britt Webb and Norman Allen Webb.
He is Survived by his loving...
