Jul 3, 2024

James Chalmers "Jim" Marrow, Jr., died peacefully at his home in Tarboro, North Carolina, on July 3, 2024, after a long illness.

Born to Lucy Jane Gregory and James Chalmers Marrow on July 11, 1947, he graduated from The McCallie School in 1965, received his BA from Davidson College in 1969, and his J.D. from the University...

Jul 2, 2024

Tempie Ann Brake Fuller, 81, of Dortches, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 9 at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church Rocky Mount.

Mrs. Fuller, a graduate of Red Oak School and Atlantic Christian College, taught Biology starting at South Edgecombe High School and retiring from...

Jul 1, 2024

Henderson Earl "Hint" Rose, Jr., of Old Sparta, passed away at the age of 70 on Monday, July 1, 2024.

Hint was born in Edgecombe County in 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henderson Earl Rose Sr. and Eva Edmondson Rose. His brother-in-law, C.B. Bunting Jr., also precedes him in death.

He...

Jun 30, 2024

Betty Ann Varnell Lewis, of Elm City, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 30, 2024.

Surrounded by loved ones, Betty Ann passed away peacefully at the ECU Cancer Center.  She is survived by her husband, Danny Lewis, and son, Robert Lewis, both of Elm City; sisters, Jean Shelton of Macclesfield, Katie Rogers of Macclesfield;...

Jun 28, 2024

Christopher Richard Jackson, 42, passed away at his home on Friday, June 28, 2024.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in the Carlisle Funeral Home Chapel, Tarboro, NC.

Christopher was born on February 28, 1982, in Edgecombe County, to Curtis Ray Jackson, Jr. and the...

Jun 28, 2024

Richard Milton Pridgen, 96, passed away at ECU Health Medical Center on Friday, June 28, 2024.

Visitation will be 2:00-3:00 pm on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Macclesfield First Christian Church with service following at 3:00 pm with Rev. Melissa Acres officiating the service. Burial will follow at Macclesfield Cemetery.

Richard was born on December...

Jun 25, 2024

Myra Marie McCall of 2235 Venus Rd, Kernersville, NC (previously of Tarboro, NC) slipped quietly away in the early morning hours of June 25th, 2024. She was born to Miles Olen and Belva Jean McCall of Lake Toxaway, NC on March 5th, 1950.

Myra lived a full life. She retired early from Carolina Telephone where she was...

Jun 25, 2024

Patricia "Sue" Price Nichols, 65 of Tarboro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Carlisle Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Hendricks officiating the service. Entombment will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Jun 25, 2024

Elizabeth (Liz) Forbes Felton exhaled quietly on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, leaving this life behind.  We, her family, know that she has been reunited with her loved ones who went before and that this gave her peace as she transitioned to her new life with God the Father.

During her 88 years, our mother truly loved life...

Jun 23, 2024

Yvonne Wadsworth Forbes, beloved wife, mother and "Ma Ma" went to be with the Lord on Sunday June 23, 2024. She was born on November 15, 1945  to the late Roland and Kathleen Wadsworth.

Yvonne is survived by her husband, Charles H. Forbes; children, Regina F. Shearin (Mike) and Charles S. Forbes; grandchildren, Eleanor S. Byrne (Edward)...

Jun 18, 2024

Charles Harold Sherrick, Jr.  passed on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

Preceded in death by his father, Charles H. Sherrick, Sr.  Sister, Christine Sherrick Adcock and beloved Aunt, Ann Pulley Council.

Survived by his mother, Judith Pulley Sherrick.  Sons, James Sills (Allison) and Daniel Sherrick (Ashley).  Former Wife Cynthia Dunn Sherrick.  Nephew Joshua Adcock (Jenny), Justin...

Jun 15, 2024

Betty Jane Clifton Meadows, age 89, of Tarboro, NC, passed away June 15, 2024, unexpectedly.

Born April 8, 1935, in London, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Dorothy and Elmer Clifton.

She worked as a Home Health Aide and a Housekeeper, but the job she loved was caring for her children. She dated...

Jun 14, 2024

David Gerald Holliday, 80, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be at 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Poplar Chapel Church of Christ. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Poplar Chapel Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Jamesville...

Jun 14, 2024

Nellie Jean Futrell Piver, beloved wife, mother, and "Mema," went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Jean was an angel on earth who loved and served the Lord in everything she did.

Jean was born on October 6, 1936, to Joseph and Nellie Bradley. She retired from Edgecombe...

Jun 14, 2024

Margaret Louise Mullins, 101, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of June 14, 2024.  Margaret was born, on March 5, 1923, in Edgecombe County, to the late Basil and Susie Denton Pittman.

In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her son, Willie Lee Mullins; her brother, Henry Pittman; and grandson's, Rodney...

Jun 7, 2024

Donna Caverly Harrell, 63, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of June 7, 2024.

Memorial service will be at 3:00 PM on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Carlisle Funeral Home Chapel.

She was born in Flint, Michigan to William and Dorothy Caverly. After graduating high school, she attended East Carolina University and...

Jun 4, 2024

Donald Bass Brown, beloved husband, father and PaPa passed away June 4, 2024.

Donald was born December 22, 1947 to Levy and Ethel Brown.  He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mack Brown.

He leaves to cherish a lifetime of memories to his loving wife of 57 years, Kathryn Brown; his 3...

Jun 3, 2024

Betty Inez Brantley Robbins passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Edgecombe Health and Rehabilitation, Tarboro, NC.  She was born May 28, 1935, in Nash County, to the late Theodore Lou Brantley and Betty Gertrude Edwards Brantley.  Inez retired from Empire of Carolina Payroll Department.  She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband John Melvin (Bill) Robbins....

Jun 3, 2024

A. Earl Driver passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024.  Earl was born to Carl and Jessie Driver on October 13, 1941, in Wilson County, NC.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Billy Driver, and sister Ruby Pearl Dixon.  He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-five years, Linda Lou Scott Driver, son Martin (Marty)...

Jun 1, 2024

Edward Ronald ("Ronnie") Barfield, 76, of Watauga, TX departed this world on June 1, 2024.

Visitation: 6-8 pm Thursday, June 13, 2024, Mount Olivet Chapel, 2301 N. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76111. Funeral: 12-1 pm Friday, June 14, 2024, Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, 5725 Colleyville Boulevard, Colleyville, TX 76034.

Ronnie...