Grover Cleveland Whitley, Jr.
Sep 5, 2024
Grover Cleveland Whitley Jr, known to family and friends as Bud, left us on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Born on October 3, 1942, Grover lived a full life with a passion for serving his country, hunting, and spending time with family and friends.
Grover graduated from Oak City High School and married his sweetheart Betty Ruth Bunn...
Shirley Ann (Harrell) Bryant
Sep 5, 2024
Shirley Ann Harrell Bryant, 84, passed away on September 5, 2024.
Shirley was born on July 2, 1940, to Floyd Thomas and Alberta Williamson Harrell.
Shirley retired from W. M. Green as a secretary and bookkeeper and W. M Green and Company after many years.
She enjoyed having Sunday night dinners with her...
Eleanor Elizabeth (Anderson) Silver
Sep 4, 2024
Eleanor Anderson Silver, 91, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Carlisle Funeral Home.
Eleanor was a simple loving woman, who enjoyed life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Van and Mamie Anderson; and her 8 siblings.
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Tyron Dennis Ziegenhagen
Sep 3, 2024
Tyron Dennis Ziegenhagen, 58, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital due to complications of heat stroke.
Ty was born on October 6, 1965, in Rochester, Minnesota. He graduated from Mayo High School in Rochester.
Tyron later moved to Florida where he worked for a canning company helping with harvesting....
Jamie Ray Evans
Sep 1, 2024
Jamie Evans, a beloved third-generation farmer, passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2024 at the age of 65, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. His friendly demeanor and infectious laughter made him a cherished figure around town, never meeting a stranger and always ready for a conversation. Born in Pitt County and raised in Tarboro, Jamie...
Betty Mae Strickland
Aug 29, 2024
Betty Mae Strickland peacefully passed away in her sleep on August 29th at her home in Tarboro, NC, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 14th, 1936, in NC.
Betty is survived by her significant other, Rayford Turner Strickland Sr.; her children Ray Strickland Jr. (Barbara), Debbie "Dee" Strickland, and Ginger Harris (Elwood); her...
Helen K. Pistolis
Aug 19, 2024
Helen Kondili Pistolis died peacefully in her sleep on August 19, 2024, at her home in Tarboro, N.C. She was born in Greece on April 22, 1924. She married Chris S. Pistolis (Dixie Café) and they had three children.
Helen is survived by her children: Connie, Charlie (Carol) and Celia (David Kale); her grandsons Michael Kale (Betsy...
Gene Autry Moseley
Aug 17, 2024
Mr. Gene A Moseley, age 83, passed away on August 17, 2024, in the ECU Health Center, Tarboro, NC
He was born in Edgecombe County, his mother and father, Annie Peaden Moseley and William A Moseley.
Gene worked at Long Manufacturing for 44 Years, only retiring when they closed operations. He has always been a...
Steven Glenn ("Steve") Tripp
Aug 16, 2024
Steven Glenn Tripp of Rocky Mount, NC passed away peacefully at his home on August 16, 2024. He was born on December 13,1963 in Tarboro, NC.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Freddie Tripp; grandparents, Linwood and Maidline Dorman; great aunts, Nina Belle McLawhorn and Mabel Clara McLawhorn; and cousin, Susan Dorman.
Steve...
Annette (Jones) Wooten
Aug 15, 2024
Annette Jones Wooten (Manette), 85, died on August 15th, 2024 at home surrounded by family.
She was born on April 1, 1939, in Edgecombe County, NC to John Worsley Jones and Annie Webb Jones.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Donald Ray Wooten; her son,...
Brian Etheridge
Aug 14, 2024
Dudley "Brian" Etheridge, 46, passed away on August 14, 2024, at ECU Health. He was born on November 15, 1977, in Wilson, NC and resided in Macclesfield, NC.
Brian was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bill and Peggy Wiggs, and his paternal grandparents, Paul "Duck" Etheridge and Lorene Courter (Jim).
He is survived...
Angela Michelle (Peele) Pollard
Aug 14, 2024
With deep sadness and love we announce the passing of Angela Michelle (Peele) Pollard (Angie), wife, daughter, sister and friend.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Tarboro Church of God. The burial will be a private service for just immediate family.
Born on December 13th, 1974 in Edgecombe...
Tammie Marlene (Smith) Crongeyer
Aug 14, 2024
Tammie Marlene (Smith) Crongeyer was born on December 18, 1968. She was the daughter of Sondra Frances (Smith) Casola and Billy Ray Smith, both of whom preceded her in death. She relocated in 2014 from St. Petersburg, FL to Rocky Mount, NC where her brother's John home is. She had a brief marriage to James Allen Crongeyer, who she...
Marguerite (Daniels) Holland
Aug 14, 2024
Marguerite Daniels Holland,101, passed away surrounded by family on August 14, 2024 at her home in Tarboro, NC. She was born in Wayne County on April 7, 1923 to John W. Daniels and Ethel Honeycutt. On November 25, 1939 she married Leroy Holland. Together they had 2 children. Their marriage lasted 69 years and held a lifetime of memories....
Lillie Ruth Trevathan
Aug 13, 2024
Lillie Ruth Trevathan, age 81, passed away surrounded by family on August 13, 2024, at Edgecombe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Tarboro, NC.
Ruth was born in Edgecombe County, NC, on January 14, 1943, to Woodrow and Hellen Trevathan. Ruth worked for Seaboard Coffee and Rocky Mount Cord Company for over 30 years doing Payroll and Bookkeeping. ...
Lillian Faye (Harris) Peele
Aug 11, 2024
With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of Lillian Harris Peele, a cherished matriarch, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Lillian peacefully departed this life on August 11, 2024, surrounded by loving family.
Born on August 8, 1941, Lillian dedicated her life to her family, her faith, and her community. As the heart and...
Mamie Mildred (Webb) Norris
Aug 6, 2024
Mamie Webb Norris, 98, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
Graveside will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Edgecombe Memorial Park officiated by Pastor Clyde Headley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeffie and Lila Webb; husband, Linwood "Pete" Norris; son, Wayne Norris; and siblings, Roland Webb, Buddy...
Eva Proctor Robertson
Aug 6, 2024
Eva "Eva Gray" Proctor Robertson, 90, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at Bridges of Hendricks Creek in Tarboro, NC.
Eva was born June 2nd, 1934 to Charlie and Josephine Proctor. She was born in Edgecombe County. Eva would later reside in Leggett, NC where she spent most of her life...
Sara Elaine Gardner
Aug 5, 2024
Sara Elaine Gardner, known affectionately as Elaine, passed away on August 5, 2024, in Pinetops, NC, at the age of 78. Born on August 3, 1946, in Fountain, NC, she spent her life dedicated to her family, her work, and her faith.
Elaine's career spanned over 28 years with Carolina Telephone, where she was deeply valued by...
Gordon Merow Campbell
Aug 5, 2024
Gordon Campbell, 104, of Tarboro, NC passed away on August 5, 2024. He was born on April 3, 1920, to Guy and Helen Merow Campbell. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Harriman Campbell, his brother, Perry Campbell and his Grandson, Michael Gordon LePera.
Gordon is a graduate of Rahway High School, NJ and Hofstra...
