Apr 9, 2024

Mr. Julian Earl Williams, of Tarboro, passed away at the age of 65 on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Born in Edgecombe county in 1958, he was known by many as "Earl". Earl spent his younger days as a painter. He loved his grandchildren, along with all sports, especially UNC, and spending time at the Tar River.

Apr 8, 2024

Bettie Ann Leggett Godfrey, 88, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Pruitt Health Crystal Coast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beaufort.

A graveside service to honor Bettie's life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 13th at Greenwood Cemetery in Tarboro, NC, officiated by The Rev. Dr. John B....

Apr 8, 2024

Ms. Laura Mae Gay, of Pinetops, passed away on April 8, 2024 at Tarboro Edgecombe Health and Rehabilitation.

Laura  is preceded in death by her father and mother, Joseph Gay and Mary Francis Bailey Gay Edwards;  her sister, Louise Armstrong, and brother, Joseph "Bud" Gay.

Laura is survived by her sister, Ruby Webb of Pinetops,...

Apr 7, 2024

Betty Jean Rogister Walston, 77, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Betty was a beloved wife, mother, nana, and friend. She retired from Edgecombe County Schools after serving 20 years in food services and as a bus driver.   She was an amazing mother to her children and "loved on" all the children in her school system.  ...

Apr 4, 2024

Opal Faye Roberson Ross, at the age of 93, transitioned from this life to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, April 4th, 2024.

Memorial service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 13,2024 at Carlisle Funeral Home Chapel. After the service, the family will be having fellowship and lunch at St. James United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall...

Apr 2, 2024

Jerry Elizabeth Whitley Bobbitt age 78 of Blounts Creek, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 with family by her side from complications caused by endocarditis.

A graveside service in remembrance of Jerry's life will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, April 05 at Pineview Cemetery in Rocky Mounty (761 E. Raleigh Boulevard) with Pastor Roy...

Apr 1, 2024

Charlton Bryan Hill passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Edgecombe Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Bryan was born on July 5, 1967, in Craven County, to the late Floyd Earl Hill, Jr. and Eleanor Pat Clark.

In addition to his father,...

Mar 27, 2024

Dianne Summerlin Greene, 75 of Greenville, NC passed away on March 27th, 2024. Born in Duplin County to Beulah & Haywood Summerlin on July 4th, 1948. She was the oldest of five children.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Carlisle Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park Mausoleum....

Mar 24, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Lynch, who gently left this world on March 24, 2024.

Born on September 3, 1955, Michael, though fondly known as Newt, was a remarkable individual whose presence enriched the lives of many. His warm spirit and unwavering resilience will forever inspire those who were fortunate...

Mar 21, 2024

Robert Oscar Edmondson, Jr was born on June 7, 1933 in Edgecombe County to Robert Oscar Edmondson, Sr and Lena Alford Edmondson.  He was the oldest of six children, big brother to Martha, Bill, Faye, Jean and Sue.

He served in the US Army and met Esther Edmondson on a blind date in New Bern.  They married...

Mar 19, 2024

William Brandon Morris passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

Brandon was a hard-working man who took pride in his work.  He was a highly skilled and naturally talented carpenter, who could be counted on if you needed something repaired or built from the ground up.  He could do it all.  He was always a very loving...

Mar 17, 2024

Hattie Owens Bullard passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital, Tarboro, NC. She was surrounded during this difficult and heart-breaking time by her husband of 40 years, her 5 biological children, and her 2 nonbiological children.

Hattie was born September 2, 1943 to Eddie Owens and Jutry Louise Cox Owens. She is...

Mar 17, 2024

Peggy Wood James, 93, of Conetoe, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024. Visitation will be held 11:00 – 12:00 on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Bethel Baptist Church in Bethel immediately followed by a graveside service at the Bethel Cemetery on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 12:00 PM.

Peggy was born on July 5, 1930, in LaGrange,...

Mar 16, 2024

Mr. Edward Spurgin, Jr age 89 originally of Tarboro passed away in Goldsboro, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center on March 16, 2024.

He was the son of Rex E. Spurgin, Sr and Gladys Jenkins Spurgin.

He was drafted into the US Army  after high school due to the Korean War.

He graduated...

Mar 15, 2024

Debra "Debbie" Storms Morgan, 68, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Memorial service will be at 7:00 PM on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Carlisle Funeral Home with Pastor Matthew Tondee.

Debbie is survived by her sons, Alex "Daniel" Bell Jr. (Suzi); and George "Michael" Bell (Tiffany); granddaughter, Hailey Bell; step-grandchildren, Beth and Brittany...

Mar 13, 2024

*Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro, NC.

On Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Luke Nathaniel Anderson, Jr., known as Lynn, passed from this earth to beyond after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Luke Nathaniel Anderson and the late Maurie Anderson of Leggett,...

Mar 9, 2024

Joyce Ann Williams Dunn, age 78, died Saturday, March 9, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.

A life-long resident of Greene and Edgecombe Counties, she worked at Carolina Enterprises in Tarboro for over 30 years.  After retirement, she worked with Alzheimer's patients at a local nursing home. She was kind and caring, with a ready...

Mar 9, 2024

Fredrica Webb Varnell was born July 24, 1931, to Allen Mark Webb and Maggie Mae Stallings Webb. She married Ollen Brooks Varnell on January 24, 1948.

Funeral service will be at 3:00 PM on March 14, 2024 at Macclesfield 1st Christian Church with burial following at Macclesfield Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by a...

Mar 3, 2024

Henry Ewing Allred, 79, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Graveside service will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Greenwood Cemetery.

Henry was preceded in death by wife of 51 years, Mary Haynes Allred; his parents, Frank Ewing Allred and Elizabeth Crowell Allred; and brother, Franklin Crowell Allred.

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Mar 2, 2024

Octavia Ann Armstrong James, 71, known to family and friends as Ann, was called home to begin her eternal voyage with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Ann was born August 11, 1952, to Margaret and Roy Armstrong of Tarboro, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her...