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...

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...