Mar 17, 2025

William "Billy" Wiggins Stallings III passed away at home on March 17, 2025, at the age of 85. Known for his ever-present cigars, chewing tobacco, large belt buckles, and signature Stetson cowboy hats, Billy earned the nickname "Cigar" from friends and family. His southern drawl, sharp wit, and distinctive habits made him a memorable figure in the community.

Mar 15, 2025

Barbara Ellen Fleming Holden, 89, of Tarboro, NC, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Barclay House of Tarboro following a prolonged illness with pulmonary fibrosis. Born June 16, 1935, in Eccles, West Virginia, to Philip Grant Fleming and Ellen Gertrude Falin Fleming, she was the youngest of seven sisters, all of whom preceded her in death. Ms....

Mar 14, 2025

Mrs. Ellie H. Webb of Tarboro passed away at the ECU Edgecombe Hospital on March 14, 2025.

She is the daughter of Charlie and Pauline G. Harrell. Ellie married her high school sweetheart Battle Brooks Webb on February 26, 1956. She retired from Carolina Telephone after 38 years of service.

She is preceded in death...

Mar 14, 2025

Mrs. Glenda Gurganus Thompson, of Tarboro passed away in the ECU Health Edgecombe on March 14, 2025.

Glenda Grace "Mema" Thompson was born to Grace and Hayward Gurganus on November 06, 1943. Growing up Glenda was a member of The First PH Church on Howard Ave in Tarboro NC. There is where she learned the love for...

Mar 13, 2025

James Harvey Jones, Sr. passed away at home on Thursday, March 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

James was born on April 29, 1948, to the late Rolft Vincent Jones and Helen Moore Jones. James was known to be an adventurous soul with many interests and hobbies. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle for many years and...

Mar 9, 2025

Willie Alison "Al" Chrisenberry, 94, of Rocky Mount passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at UNC Health Nash, RM.

Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00am at Carlisle Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with graveside service following at 11:00am at Edgecombe Memorial Park. The service will be officiated by Rev. Sonny Simpson

He...

Mar 8, 2025

After a lifetime of service to the Lord, her faith became sight in the early morning hours of Saturday March 8, 2025.

Born September 19, 1944, Pat was raised on a family farm with her seven brothers and sisters in Edgecombe County. She would go on to work for Carolina Telephone until 1995, all while raising her...

Mar 7, 2025

Brenda Carol Coker (Aunt "B"), passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025 surrounded by her beloved family.

Brenda was born on June 25, 1946 in Edgecombe County to Washburn and Esther Coker.

Brenda was a mother to her many nieces and nephews, even though she never had children of her own. She was always...

Mar 5, 2025

William Ronald Boyette, 75, passed away on March 5, 2025.

Visitation will be on 10:00 – 11:00am on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Carlisle Funeral Home with the funeral service following at 11:00am. Officiated by Rev. Johnny Hendricks and Rev. Billy Crabtree. The burial will be private for family only.

William Ronald Boyette was born...

Mar 2, 2025

Donald Ray "Duck" Adcock, 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.

Donald was the most giving and loving daddy, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, son, uncle and truly amazing friend, like no other.  He loved his family and those close to him more than anything else in the world.  If there was...

Mar 1, 2025

Dorothy Evelyn Lichtenfels, 78, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025.  Dorothy was born to the late Charles Allshouse and Stella Allshouse on March 23, 1946 in New Forence County, Pennsylvania.  She is survived by her loving son, Steven Lichtenfels of Pinetops, NC.

Feb 27, 2025

Patricia Moore Cobb Letchworth (Price, 84) passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025 with her daughter by her side.

She was born on May 21,1940 in Pitt County, NC. She graduated from Farmville Central High school in 1958 where she played on the women's basketball team. Pat attended East Carolina University for one year before marrying...

Feb 24, 2025

Debra Faye Alford Mitan, 74, passed away on February 24, 2025.

Born in Ohio on September 29, 1950. She was the daughter of the late Willis and Jewel Alford.

She was also preceded in death by brother, Daryl Alford.

Debbie loved her Lord. Her faith was the cornerstone of her life. She was...

Feb 21, 2025

Gary Wayne Owens, 64, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Carlisle Funeral Home.

Gary was a loving daddy, grandaddy, brother, son, and friend. He would help anyone who needed it, and always took care of his family and would do anything...

Feb 18, 2025

Jimmie Edward Bullock, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Celebration of Life on March 22, 2025 at His Vision Ministry, 1903 Anaconda Road, Tarboro, NC 27886 at 1:00PM.

Jimmie was born June 22, 1935, in Pitt County to the late Joe Henry Bullock and Gladys Mayo Bullock.  Jimmie began his service in the...

Feb 18, 2025

Whalen Long "Bobby" passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

A Visitation will be held at Carlisle Funeral Home on Friday, February 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Mildred Missionary Baptist Church, with interment...

Feb 17, 2025

Edith O'Neal Guill Ballard, 98, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025.

She was the daughter of Micajah O'Neal and Lula Etheridge. Edith was 1st married to Ervin Guill and later married Harry Ballard.

She was preceded in death by parents; infant daughter Jan Guill; son Dickie Guill; husbands Ervin Guill and Harry Ballard; brothers...

Feb 16, 2025

Gloria Price Tostoe passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday February 16, 2025. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be greatly missed.

Revelation 21:4 reads, "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall...

Feb 15, 2025

Kathryn Harrell Brown, 77, was born July 18, 1947 and passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 1:00 – 2:00pm at Carlisle Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 2:00pm in the Chapel the service will be officiated by Rev. Johnny Hendricks. Burial will...

Feb 14, 2025

A beloved member of the Edgecombe County community and our loving father, Ronald Earl Wooten moved on to the sweet by and by early in the morning Friday, February 14, 2025, at the age of 77 years old. He lived a long life filled with love, hard work, and joy in helping others.

Ronald was born on...