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...

Nov 24, 2024

Ramona (Kay) Howard, 63, passed into the Lord's hands after a very unexpected four-week, hard fought battle with stage four lung cancer.

Kay was a very outgoing person who did not know a stranger and would strike up a conversation with most anyone who would take the time to listen to her.  Kay loved and would help...

Nov 24, 2024

Roy Lee Bridgers, Jr. passed on Sunday, November 24, 2024.  Full obituary to follow.

Nov 24, 2024

Betty Ann Pitt Dew, of Tarboro, NC, passed away on November 24, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on October 11, 1935, in Pinetops, NC, she was the beloved only daughter of John Robert Pitt Jr. and Ethel Virginia Rivers Pitt.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her devoted husband, James "Tim" Dock Dew...

Nov 23, 2024

Allen "Steven" Frazier, beloved son, brother and father passed away on November 23rd, 2024 at the age of 40. Born in Tarboro on April 19, 1984, he was a cherished member of his family and known for his kindness, generosity and outgoing personality.

Steven was a devoted father to Ayden and Alyssa, a loving and dedicated brother...

Nov 22, 2024

William Forrest Myers ,77, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024.

William was born in Edgecombe County to the late Lillie Mae Merrit Myers and George Edward Myers.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Merrit and sister, Dorothy Jones.  His sisters, Nancy Williams, Deborah Savage and brother, Robert Merrit,...

Nov 20, 2024

Evelyn Brown Britt, age 85, of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away on November 20, 2024.  Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 1, 1939, she was the daughter of Harry and Beatrice (Boyd) Brown.  She was the wife of the late Judge George Milton Britt.

Evelyn grew up in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She attended Woman's College in...

Nov 20, 2024

Gerald was born to Lester and Mary Ford Langley in Edgecombe County on April 26, 1950. He graduated from South Edgecombe High School where he was a letterman in baseball. A devoted husband and father, he brought energy, passion, and unwavering support to every arena he entered.

He built a professional career marked by versatility, skill, and...

Nov 17, 2024

A. Louise (Sister) Neal Harrell passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2024.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at St. Michaels Episcopal Church, with interment immediately following.

Visitation will be in the church fellowship hall prior to the service, from 1:00 – 2:00 PM.

Sister...

Nov 16, 2024

Windsor Duncan Evans, 74, passed on Saturday, November 16, 2024.  Interment will be at a later time at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC.

Nov 14, 2024

Rev. Bobby Lewis Brantley , 91, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at his home.

Bobby was preceded in death by his wife, Grace H. Brantley; father, Elijah Brantley; mother, Pearlie L. Brantley; brothers, Daniel Brantley, Alvin Brantley, and Ernie Brantley; and sisters, Edith B. Curtis, Myrtle B. Strickland, and Maxine B. Lowery.

He...

Nov 11, 2024

Peggy A. Bradley, 81, passed away on November 11, 2024.

Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Carlisle Funeral Home with service following at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Bradley; parents, Wilford and Birdie Jeans;...

Nov 9, 2024

Angela Faye Ruffin, 56, passed on Saturday, November 9, 2024.  Services are pending.

Nov 6, 2024

Bobby Edward Holloman, known to many others as Mr. Bob, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on November 6, 2024. He was 84 years old.

Bobby was born in Wilson County to Joe Robert and Sarah Elizabeth Summerlin Holloman. After graduating from West Edgecombe School, he chose a life of service to his country and enlisted...

Nov 6, 2024

Judy Anne Adcock, 72, went home to her heavenly father on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in the chapel of Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro, NC.

Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm before the service.

Judy was born...

Nov 6, 2024

Earl Dean Jones, aged 82, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Edgecombe Rehabilitation Center in Tarboro.

Graveside at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Edgecombe Memorial Park with Wayne Holloman officiating the service.

Born on March 16, 1942, she was the daughter of Rufus Garland Stancill and Anna Blanche Walters....

Nov 4, 2024

Bobby Edwin Brewer, 66, passed on Monday, November 4, 2024.  Full obituary to follow.

Oct 28, 2024

Patsy Ann Hawkins 73 of Hopewell Virginia passed away at her home on October 28, 2024.