Jerry Madison Wilson
Aug 17, 2026
Jerry Madison Wilson, 77 of Tarboro, NC, passed away on August 17, 2026. Jerry was born on April 13, 1949, in Edgecombe County.
Jerry was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was a true and dedicated friend to all who crossed his path.
Jerry graduated from Tarboro High School. He was a country boy at heart and loved all things...
Edith Hoard Bradley
Aug 14, 2026
Edith Hoard Bradley, 80, of Raleigh, NC, passed away on August 14, 2026. Born on November 9, 1945, in Tarboro, NC, Edith was a loving mother, devoted nana, and a true friend to everyone who crossed her path.
Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:30am on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Carlisle Funeral Home with the Celebration of Life following at 11:30...
Susan Harrell Head
Aug 13, 2026
Susan Harrell Head, 76, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Susan had a deep love for horses, finding great joy and peace in their presence. She especially treasured the time she spent hunting with her father, creating memories that remained close to her heart throughout her life. Family was at the center of Susan’s world.
She loved and supported her family...
Earl Sanderson
Aug 7, 2026
Earl Sanderson, a cherished member of the Lumbee Tribe and devoted family man, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 7, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on August 20, 1947, in Lumberton, NC, Earl's life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering dedication to family.
Earl was survived by his beloved three sons, Earl C. Sanderson Jr....
Janet Lee Howard
Aug 6, 2026
Janet Lee Howard, 92, on August 6, 2026, took the Lords hands as an angel for her journey to heaven.
Janet was born on May 20, 1934, in Romney, West Virginia to Hubert and Gordon Keister. She was born premature and the doctor had told her parents he would be back to sign the death certificate the following day. Her grandmother...
Stephen Patrick Potter
Aug 2, 2026
Stephen Patrick Potter, 50, of Tarboro passed away and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Visitation will be 11:00am - 12:00pm Monday, August 10, 2026 at First Free Will Baptist Church with the funeral following at 12:00pm officiated by Rev. Michael Bryan. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Stephen was born on April 11, 1976,...
Amy Louise Vick
Aug 1, 2026
Amy Louise Vick, 69, passed away and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
She was born on November 3, 1956 to the late Dr. Henry V. Vick and Clonie Johnson Vick. She was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, aunt and mom to her beloved dog, Timmy.
Amy graduated with a BS in Nursing in...
Ann Britt Wiggins
Aug 1, 2026
Ann Britt Wiggins, 92, of Beaufort, NC, went home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at The SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC.
Ann was a native of Tarboro, NC. Born on January 25, 1934, she was reared on the family farm. A devoted daughter, Ann was the youngest child of Henry Mayo Britt and Susan...
Nancy Dare Hunt
Aug 1, 2026
Nancy Dare Justice Hunt, 80, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 1, 2026. Born on July 9, 1946, in Waynesville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late James Henry Justice and Martha Jane Justice.
Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Edward H. Hunt Jr.; her parents; and her sister, Beverly Ann...
Kenny Glenn Owens
Jul 29, 2026
Kenny Glenn Owens, age 77, of Macclesfield, North Carolina, passed away on July 29, 2026. He was born December 2, 1948 to the late Faye Cale Owens and Joseph Wilson Owens.
Kenny was a graduate of East Carolina University, where he earned his degree in Criminology and Law Enforcement. Kenny was known for his leadership in law enforcement. He served as...
Raymond Haywood Whitehurst
Jul 26, 2026
Raymond passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 28, 1943, the fourth child of Haywood Alphonso and Ruby Roberson Whitehurst.
He graduated from Bethel High School in 1961 and began working for L. J. Whitehurst Farms in Bethel. In 1964, he joined F. S. Royster Mercantile Company. On April 3, 1965,...
Roger Clark Pridgen
Jul 24, 2026
Roger Clark Pridgen, 80, of Pinetops, passed away and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Roger was born on November 6, 1945, to the late Charlie Edgar Pridgen and Bettie Forbes Pridgen. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose greatest joy was spending time with the people he loved.
Roger attended...
Bennie Gene Sessoms
Jul 20, 2026
Bennie Gene Sessoms, 78, departed this earthly life on July 20, 2026, following a brief illness, and entered his heavenly home, where his faith long assured him, he would one day dwell.
Bennie was born on September 20, 1947, to the late Guy Frank Sessoms and Margaret Sumerlin Sessoms. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Jesse Hal Harris
Jul 16, 2026
Jesse Hal Harris went to be with his Lord and savior on Thursday, July 16, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 30, 1941, to Charlie Chester and Nancy Smith Harris and grew up on the family farm in Bell Arthur, NC. Jesse graduated from Winterville High School in 1959 and enlisted in the Army National Guard...
Jimmie Earl Poole
Jul 16, 2026
Jimmie Poole, 77 of Nashville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026.
Born in Roxboro, North Carolina, Jimmie lived a life defined by faith, service, kindness and an unwavering devotion to family and friends.
Jimmie graduated from Wingate College and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. Following his military service, he built a life centered on...
Marcelene Denny
Jul 14, 2026
Marcelene Deal Denny, 92, passed away on July 14, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 28, 1934, in Pitt County to the late David Ollen Deal and Minnie Lee Deal. However, she spent most of her life in Edgecombe County.
Marcelene saw a lot during the 92 years that she lived. She grew up during hard...
Addie Elizabeth Suggs
Jul 13, 2026
Addie Elizabeth “Libby” Suggs, 79, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved her dearly and a lifetime of memories they will always treasure.
Libby was born in Edgecombe County on April 28, 1947, to the late William Edward and Madeleon Jones Wells. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters,...
David Allen Smith
Jul 13, 2026
David Allen Smith, 63, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Bordeaux Smith; mother, Betty Jean Smith; and father, James Allen Smith.
David is survived by his 2 brothers, Ronald Lee Smith (Shirley) of Pinetops and John Smith of Chocowinity along with his caregiver Danny Ashby; stepsons, Allen and Eddie Bordeaux; and niece,...
Thomas Price Miller
Jul 12, 2026
Thomas Price Miller, 89 died at his home on July 12. He was born June 21, 1937 in Port Republic, Rockingham County in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. He was the son of Harry Price and Ethel Argenbright Miller. Miller was educated in the public schools of Rockingham County and was a 1959 military graduate of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute...
Henry Edward Long
Jul 12, 2026
Henry Edward Long, 78, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at home.
Henry was born in Hobgood, NC, on February 25, 1948, to the late Allen L. Long and Addie R. Long. During his life, he served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
Henry’s father passed on carpentry skills to all his sons. Those skills were not only used...
