Nov 20, 2024

Gerald was born to Lester and Mary Ford Langley in Edgecombe County on April 26, 1950. He graduated from South Edgecombe High School where he was a letterman in baseball. A devoted husband and father, he brought energy, passion, and unwavering support to every arena he entered.

He built a professional career marked by versatility, skill, and...

Nov 17, 2024

A. Louise (Sister) Neal Harrell passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2024.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at St. Michaels Episcopal Church, with interment immediately following.

Visitation will be in the church fellowship hall prior to the service, from 1:00 – 2:00 PM.

Sister...

Nov 16, 2024

Windsor Duncan Evans, 74, passed on Saturday, November 16, 2024.  Interment will be at a later time at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC.

Nov 14, 2024

Rev. Bobby Lewis Brantley , 91, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at his home.

Bobby was preceded in death by his wife, Grace H. Brantley; father, Elijah Brantley; mother, Pearlie L. Brantley; brothers, Daniel Brantley, Alvin Brantley, and Ernie Brantley; and sisters, Edith B. Curtis, Myrtle B. Strickland, and Maxine B. Lowery.

He...

Nov 11, 2024

Peggy A. Bradley, 81, passed away on November 11, 2024.

Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Carlisle Funeral Home with service following at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Bradley; parents, Wilford and Birdie Jeans;...

Nov 9, 2024

Angela Faye Ruffin, 56, passed on Saturday, November 9, 2024.  Services are pending.

Nov 6, 2024

Bobby Edward Holloman, known to many others as Mr. Bob, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on November 6, 2024. He was 84 years old.

Bobby was born in Wilson County to Joe Robert and Sarah Elizabeth Summerlin Holloman. After graduating from West Edgecombe School, he chose a life of service to his country and enlisted...

Nov 6, 2024

Judy Anne Adcock, 72, went home to her heavenly father on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in the chapel of Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro, NC.

Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm before the service.

Judy was born...

Nov 6, 2024

Earl Dean Jones, aged 82, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Edgecombe Rehabilitation Center in Tarboro.

Graveside at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Edgecombe Memorial Park with Wayne Holloman officiating the service.

Born on March 16, 1942, she was the daughter of Rufus Garland Stancill and Anna Blanche Walters....

Nov 4, 2024

Bobby Edwin Brewer, 66, passed on Monday, November 4, 2024.  Full obituary to follow.

Oct 28, 2024

Patsy Ann Hawkins 73 of Hopewell Virginia passed away at her home on October 28, 2024.

Oct 26, 2024

Marie Collins Lee, age 89 of Tarboro passed away in the ECU Medical Center in Greenville on October 26, 2024.

Marie Lee was born in Johnston County, NC on 10/20/1935. Marie was preceded in death by her mother, Lizzie Collins, father, Arthur Collins, sisters, Mildred, Gradybelle, Rochelle, Hazel, Dollie, Esther, Nellie, Faye, and brothers, J.A., James "Tarheel"...

Oct 23, 2024

Judy "Dobbie" Carroll Edmondson, 76, Passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Judy's loves were working at her and her husband's store and grill, dancing, fishing, and being with her family.

Judy was born in Edgecombe County on January 22,1948 to William "Billy" Page and Addie Page. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Oct 19, 2024

Evelyn Fussell went to be with her Savior and Lord on October 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Nash County on February 27, 1930, to Archie M. and Linda B. Knox.

Graveside service will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. Jody O'Neal...

Oct 18, 2024

With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of our precious baby boy, James Tony Lewis IV, whose short time with us was filled with immeasurable love and cherished memories.

Visitation will be from 1:00 – 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Carlisle Funeral Home with the service following in the Chapel at 2:00 PM, with...

Oct 15, 2024

*The family of Doug Walters are having a memorial service for him on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 4:30 P.M. at the Pinetops Cemetery in Pinetops.

Doug passed away on October 15, 2024, at the Hospice House in Smithfield, NC.

He was the son of Mary and Sam Walters. He is survived by brother, Rufus...

Oct 15, 2024

Thomas Latham Arvin, 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Visitation will be from 6:30-8:30 PM on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Carlisle Funeral Home.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Hawthorne Arvin and Lucy Latham.

He is survived by his wife, Angela Baucom; children, Leigh Arvin (Danny Whitley),...

Oct 15, 2024

Clater Parker Killebrew Jr (CP), 71, of Tarboro, passed away on October 15, 2024. He was surrounded by family and friends and comforted by Willie Nelson as he transitioned to his Heavenly reward. CP was born in Rocky Mount on May 2, 1953, to Clater Parker Killebrew and Millie Bradley Killebrew.

A funeral service is planned for...

Oct 11, 2024

Mrs Mary Elizabeth "Peaden" Keel, age 86 of Tarboro went to be with Jesus on Friday, October 11th, 2024.

Mary graduated from East Carolina University with a Masters Degree in Education and served as an educator for 31 years. She was also a member of the Genealogy Society. She was a dedicated member of the Temperance Hall...

Oct 10, 2024

Ronnie Lamar Whitley, 63 passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024. Born and raised in Edgecombe county, he is preceded in death by his parents Betty Ruth and James "Frog" Whitley, and brother Steve Whitley. He is survived by his daughter Tracey Swain and wife Jessica, of Plymouth; daughter Harley Lewis and husband Brad, of Macclesfield; sister, Dinah Jackson, of...