Jan 11, 2025

Alton Thomas Strickland, age 86, went to his new home on January 11, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be 11:00 - 12:00 PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Webbs Chapel Church the funeral service will follow at 12:00PM with Rev. Stephen Duncan officiating the service. Alton was born in Wilson County on April 16,...

Jan 9, 2025

Miss Lisa Marie Parker, age 44, passed on January 9, 2025, from complications of Muscular Dystrophy.

Lisa was born on March 2, 1980, in the midst of the NC blizzard, the first child of Kenneth Parker and Deborah Jones Parker in Washington, NC.

In addition to her parents, Lisa was preceded in death by a...

Jan 8, 2025

Kimberly Ann Rawls, age 51 of Tarboro passed away at ECU Health Medical center on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Kim enjoyed reading books and writing. She graduated from ECU with a degree in history. She also enjoyed being her mother's caregiver.

Kim was preceded in death by her grandparents Marie and David Earl Rawls.

Jan 8, 2025

Ronnie Rogers, 80, of Tarboro, NC, passed away on January 8th, 2025 peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Ronnie, affectionately known as Buck, was born on November 19th, 1944 to Helene Rogers Haddock in Hobgood, NC.

In 1958, Ronnie met Gwen in Scotland Neck through mutual friends. Gwen and Ronnie would go...

Jan 6, 2025

Virginia Cherry Williams, 81, lovingly surrounded by her family, entered her eternal home on January 6, 2025. Born on April 25, 1943, she grew up on the Cherry Family Farm on Bulluck School Road, where her roots ran deep, and her character was shaped by hard work, faith, and love for family.

Visitation will be held at...

Jan 4, 2025

ANNIE (LITTLE BIT) HADDOCK, passed away, peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Visitation will be at 2:00pm on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Carlisle Funeral Home.

She is survived by her three children, Cindy Hayes-Cascioli, Randy Griffin, Sherry Bullard, three grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.

She was the last surviving...

Jan 4, 2025

Mary Katherine Cummings, 54, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

She is survived by her husband, John Michael Cummings, Jr. of Macclesfield, NC; daughter Nikki Bradshaw (David) of Nashville, NC; sisters-in-law, Emily Caroline Slate of Western, NC, Arlene Webb Jackson, and Ashley Grant Jackson both of Greenville, NC; sister, Lisa Marie Rawls Collins (Cliff) of Land...

Dec 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bryan Phillip Davis on December 28, 2024, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever be in our hearts.

Bryan was born in Lubbock, Texas, and raised in Spring Hope, North Carolina. He is...

Dec 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Grace Bland was the most giving person anyone could have ever known. Always putting others before herself, she would have gladly given you the shirt off her back, no questions asked. Her love knew no bounds, and she made sure everyone around her...

Dec 19, 2024

Nancy Marie Twiddy Boykin, 71, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

A celebration of life will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Sunset Church of God.

Nancy always loved to be around her children and grandchildren. Sitting around her kitchen table, baking cookies, and telling old family stories was...

Dec 17, 2024

Shirley Joann (Nelson) Hockensmith Gainey widow of James Gainey went to join Jesus on December 17, 2024.

Shirley was the daughter of the late John Miller Nelson and Charlotte (Hockley) Sowers and stepfather the late Robert Sowers all from Mt. Holly Springs, PA.  Shirley was born June 26, 1939, and was first married to Wayne L. Hockensmith,...

Dec 14, 2024

Marvin Vale Horton Jr., an accomplished attorney, businessman, and passionate advocate for the environment, passed away peacefully at his home in Tarboro, N.C. on December 14, 2024, at the age of 96.

A lifelong resident of eastern North Carolina, Marvin was recognized by the North Carolina Bar Association for his pro bono work in identifying and successfully...

Dec 13, 2024

Ms. Janet Ellen Lillian Morris Lewis, age 85 of Pinetops passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on December 13, 2024.

Ms. Janet was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was a member of Webb's Chapel Baptist Church in Macclesfield, NC.  She was known for her knitting baby gifts and baking her...

Dec 12, 2024

Harry Lee Allsbrook, Jr. passed on the morning of Thursday, December 12th in the hospice unit at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC.  At his side was his devoted wife, Yvonne, of 35 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Harry, Sr. and Minnie Allsbrook, and his sister Patsy Faithful (Frank). He is survived by...

Dec 7, 2024

Frances Daughtry passed away on December 7, 2024.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, December 21, 3 P.M., at First Baptist Church, Tarboro. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 2P.M. in the church friendship hall.

Frances was born March 7, 1943, to John Thomas Mizell and Louise Minton Mizell....

Dec 7, 2024

Louis Earl Everette, Jr., 69, of Tarboro, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Louis was a hard worker and committed his life to farming. He embraced the challenges and rewards of working the fields from sun up to sun down, taking the work ethic from his father, who established the family...

Dec 2, 2024

Selene Segura Hernández, 51, passed peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Selene was born on September 9, 1973, in Agua Dulce Papantla, Veracruz, Mexico to the late Leovigildo Segura Cruz and Teresa Hernandez Arteaga.  As a young teenager, after the passing of her parents, she moved to the United States to join...

Dec 2, 2024

William Wayne Rogerson, 74, of Bethel, NC went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 2, 2024.

Billy Wayne was born September 6th, 1950 in Bethel, NC to the late Samuel Wayne Rogerson and Frances Crane Rogerson.  Growing up, he worked on the farm with his father and grandfather.  He graduated from Bethel High School in...

Dec 1, 2024

Danny Ellis Vick, age 72, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2024.  Danny was born on August 5, 1952 and was lovingly raised by his parents, JC and Ann Vick in Tarboro where he enjoyed playing in local rock 'n roll bands, driving his parent's cars too fast and engaging in typical teenage boy misadventures during the idyllic days...

Nov 27, 2024

Juanita Irene Collins Knox, known by friends as Nita.

Born 10/30/45 in Tarboro, NC to Evelyn Irene Fulford Collins and Thomas Lee Collins, Jr. Died 11/27/24 in Wilmington, NC.

Married to Thomas Henry Knox on Oct 7, 1966.

She is survived by her oldest daughter, Teri Knox Dickinson of Wilmington, NC, and her...