May 31, 2024

George William "Sonny" Johnson III, 69, and his wife, Cheryl Johnson, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at their home in Greenville, NC.

George was born in Edgecombe County to the late George W. Johnson Jr. and Virginia Sexton Johnson on September 4, 1954 and was raised in Tarboro, NC.

In addition to his...

May 26, 2024

Maria Luisa Ramirez Briseno passed away peacefully in her home on May 26. Services:

Maria Luisa was born November 14, 1954 in Zimapan Hidalgo, Mexico to the late Manuel Ramirez and Revocata Briseno.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Martha Ramirez; brother Raul Ramirez Briseno and sister Felipa...

May 23, 2024

Daniel Lee Mills, of Bethel NC, took his last breath on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

Daniel was born June 15th, 1972, in Edgecombe County. He is preceded in death by his mother Betty Louise Mills Luper and father Clifton Lee Mills.

Daniel is survived by his two sons, Dustin and Austin...

May 22, 2024

Rose Carolyn Smith, 79, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

Memorial service will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Word of Life International Church, Tarboro, NC.

Rose was the kindest, sweetest soul you could ever meet, and she loved everybody. Rose loved and adored her 4 boys, husband and her...

May 19, 2024

Peggy Ann Beach Pittman, 90, of Rocky Mount, NC passed away on Sunday May 19, 2024.

She was born October 22, 1933 in Edgecombe County, to the late James and Naomi Beach. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Walter "Jack" E. Pittman, parents James and Naomi Beach, three brothers Kermit Beach, James "Junior" Beach, Ollie...

May 18, 2024

Marie Stancill Holloman, 92, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.

Graveside service will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Edgecombe Memorial Park.

Born July 8, 1931 in Pitt Co., she was the daughter of Rufus Garland Stancill and Anna Blanch Walters.

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May 18, 2024

Elizabeth "Libby" Wobbleton, 72, of Tarboro died Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. She was born in Martin County, January 8, 1952, to the late Lloyd and Aurelia Coffield.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 22 at Penders Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Hendricks...

May 17, 2024

Mrs Grace Louise "Brown" Johnson , age 86 of Tarboro, passed away on May 17, 2024.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time

May 16, 2024

Angie Moore passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

The family will be receiving friends and family on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from the hours of 12 noon until 2 PM at Carlisle Funeral Home. A Celebration of Angela's life will be held at 2 PM with the burial...

May 16, 2024

Mary Day Moore passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2024.

Mary was born to Theodore and Mary McInnis Day on April 9, 1937 in South Creek, NC. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law Morris McGahey, and husband of 38 years, Stuart Beckwith Moore.

She is survived by a family who...

May 10, 2024

Logan Andrews Gardner passed on from this life and into the arms of Jesus on May 10, 2024. Although his time on Earth ended so soon, he gave a lifetime of love and happiness to his family.

Visitation will be at 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Pinetops Baptist Church.

Logan...

May 10, 2024

Janice Cooke Ward, age 89 of Tarboro passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 in the Spring Arbor Nursing Center, Rocky Mount, NC.

Janice was preceded in death by her father and mother, Perry Vann and Elender Mitchell Cooke. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Retired Tarboro Police Chief Ernest Ward.

She is...

May 10, 2024

Mary Lou Simpkins, 74 of Tarboro, NC passed away on Friday May 10th at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital.

Mary Lou dedicated her life to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to which she enjoyed. She enjoyed laughing, spending time with loved ones. Her favorite thing of all was her beloved Tigger and to crack jokes...

May 9, 2024

*Update the Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 PM on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Carlisle Funeral Home.

Linda Carole Bray, 73, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 09, 2024.

Linda was born August 04, 1950, to John and Louise Otey. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Arthur F Bray,...

May 5, 2024

John Robert Kirkland, 71, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

John was preceded in death by his father and mother, John and Lillian Kirkland.

He is survived by his sibling, Walter Kirkland (Judy), George Kirkland (Tommi), and Ann Kirkland Coats; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews who he loves and adored.

Apr 28, 2024

Norfleet Lane "Fleet" Sugg, age 99, passed away on April 28, 2024. He was born in Pinetops NC on June 29, 1924 to the late George T Sugg and Helen Bullock Sugg.  He was proceeded in death by his wife, Eva Tolson Sugg, a brother Dr. Woodrow B. Sugg and half-sisters Jean Gains and Cora Chellis.

Fleet...

Apr 25, 2024

George Alben Eason of Macclesfield, age 85, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 25, 2024surrounded by his family.

Born July 16, 1938 to the late George G. and Edna Eason, George attended South Edgecombe High School and N.C. State University obtaining his degree in Civil Engineering. After marrying his grammar school...

Apr 15, 2024

Stephen Leigh Stokes, 72, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, surrounded by family.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Carlisle Funeral Home with Rev. Sunny Simpson officiating the service. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids, NC.

Stephen was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and...

Apr 14, 2024

Mr. Amilcar Antonio Madry-Castro of Tarboro, passed away at home on Sunday April 14, 2024.

Visitation will be Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Carlisle Funeral Home from 3:00 - 5:00 PM.

Born and raised in Tarboro, he was known by all who loved him as "Bubba". He enjoyed cutting grass, trees and most importantly fishing...

Apr 10, 2024

Celia Bulluck Allsbrook, 93, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Somerset Court of Rocky Mount. She was born on December 1, 1930, in Nash County, NC.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Allsbrook; her son, William "Will" Allsbrook Jr.; and her sister, Marcia Ezzelle.

She is...