Aug 3, 2024

Ms. Jean Coker passed on Saturday, August 3, 2024.

Aug 2, 2024

James Ervin Pridgen, born April 21, 1965, died suddenly at home on August 2, 2024.  He was employed by BHH Home Improvement.

James was born to James William Pridgen and Daphne Ann Lewis Harrell in Edgecombe County.

He was preceded in death by his father James William Pridgen, stepfather Bobby Ray Harrell, paternal grandparents Jack...

Jul 31, 2024

Alafla (Fla) Proctor Eason, 88, died on July 31, 2024, at King's Grant Retirement Community in Martinsville, Virginia. She was born on January 16, 1936, in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, to Zillie Lanier Proctor and Rufus Stephen Proctor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, John Richard Eason, and her...

Jul 30, 2024

Michael Dale Howerin was born on February 14, 1974. He left this earth to be with his Savior on July 30, 2024 at the age of 50. As a youth he enjoyed skateboarding, freestyle biking and swimming with the Tarboro Swim Club. He played center and middle linebacker for the Martin Middle, Tarboro High Junior Varsity and Varsity Vikings....

Jul 28, 2024

Merritt Lane Foushee- November 30,1989 to July 28,2024 (age 34) passed away too soon.

Merritt was a life-long resident of Lee County. He graduated from Lee Senior High School and got his BS from Mount Olive University. Merritt was a Business Development Officer for First Bank in Sanford. He was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, cousin,...

Jul 27, 2024

Ethel Mae Hagans Mears, 89, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Visitation will be at 1:00 - 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Carlisle Funeral Home with service following in the chapel at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and...

Jul 27, 2024

Doris Ayers Keel, 94, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Carlisle Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Crabtree officiating. Burial will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Henry Keel; son, Donnie Keel; grandson, Joey...

Jul 27, 2024

Daniell Wooten Winstead, 49, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Daniell was born on July 2, 1975 to the late Robert Lee and Margaret Wooten. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Winstead; and brother, Dolly Shelton....

Jul 18, 2024

Mrs. Ruby Underhill Briley, 91 passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024

Ruby was born in Selma, NC on March 29, 1933 to the late Percy Fitzhugh Lee and Hester Smith Underhill. She was born into a farming family and spent her younger years surrounded by animals, the land, and her six siblings, and contributed to caring...

Jul 16, 2024

Ángel en la tierra                                                                                              Ángel en el cielo

6 de abril del 2023                                                                                                       16 de julio del 2024

Axel Díaz Fabián obtuvo sus alas en la madrugada del martes 16 de julio del 2024. Axel era hijo de Francisco Díaz Ortega y María Fabián Silva, nació el día 06 de abril de 2023 en Tarboro,...

Jul 16, 2024

EC Pollard, 90, of Tarboro, North Carolina, died Tuesday, July, 16, 2024 at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital. He was born on August 5, 1933 in Pitt County, NC to Fernanda and Della Alford Pollard.

He graduated from Leggett High School in 1953, and later moved to Selma North Carolina, where he was deeply involved in his community...

Jul 13, 2024

Kathryn R. Burnette passed on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Full arrangements will be made at a later time.

Jul 13, 2024

Carolyn J. Brattain, age 80, of Rocky Mount NC, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024.  She is survived by her five children, seven grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Edgecombe Memorial Park in Tarboro, NC on July 16, 2024.

Jul 13, 2024

Pamela Gray Scott Whitehurst, 63, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Pam was born on Dec. 12, 1960, to the late Ralph Earl Scott and Lucy Gray Briley. She was a 1979 graduate of Roanoke High School. Pam will be most remembered for her love of family, unwavering faith, and kind heart.

After high...

Jul 13, 2024

"Steve" Edward Stephen Frazier, 81 born  February 8,1943, passed away peacefully at his home in Whitakers on July 13, 2024.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents Sally and Edward "Bo" Frazier of Tarboro, sister Velma Frazier Johnston of Tarboro, brother Harvey Frazier of Greenville, and son Eddie Webb of Whitakers.

He is survived...

Jul 11, 2024

Ernest Kenneth "Ken" Stroud, 81, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Ken was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He proudly served in the Air Force as a sergeant. Ken had a love for rocketing, he enjoyed making and shooting off rockets. He also was an extra class ham radio operator. Ken also loved computers...

Jul 8, 2024

Mary Lisa Webb Warren, 64, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024.

Visitation will be at 6:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Carlisle Funeral Home with memorial service following at 7:00 PM with Pastor Ralph Dawson Webb officiating the service.

Mary retired after 35 years from Nash-Edgecombe Economic Development as the...

Jul 6, 2024

Judy Strode age 84 passed away Saturday, July 6th, 2024 at home.

She was born on May 11th, 1940 in Lewis County, Kentucky to the late Archie and Maggie Meadows.

Judy attended Pinetops Methodist Church. She enjoyed yard sales to find lamps, and she also enjoyed her grand dogs, Zena and Thor.

In...

Jul 3, 2024

Kristi Lyn (Sellers) Baker, 55, of Bastrop, TX passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born on July 27, 1968 in Wharton, TX to Stanley Sellers and Katherine Sellers.

A graduate of the University of Houston (B.S. Psych) and a licensed nursing home administrator, she touched so many hearts in her...

Jul 3, 2024

Linda Marie Johnson passed away at her home on July 3, 2024.

She was born on November 30, 1945, in the family home in Edgecombe County to the late Annie Bell Meeks and James Woodard Johnson.

She graduated from North Edgecombe High School in 1964. Linda worked at Long Trailer Company for many years with...