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...

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;...