Aug 19, 2024

Helen Kondili Pistolis died peacefully in her sleep on August 19, 2024, at her home in Tarboro, N.C. She was born in Greece on April 22, 1924. She married Chris S. Pistolis (Dixie Café) and they had three children.

Helen is survived by her children: Connie, Charlie (Carol) and Celia (David Kale); her grandsons Michael Kale (Betsy...

Aug 17, 2024

Mr. Gene A Moseley, age 83, passed away on August 17, 2024, in the ECU Health Center, Tarboro, NC

He was born in Edgecombe County, his mother and father, Annie Peaden Moseley and William A Moseley.

Gene worked at Long Manufacturing for 44 Years, only retiring when they closed operations. He has always been a...

Aug 16, 2024

Steven Glenn Tripp of Rocky Mount, NC passed away peacefully at his home on August 16, 2024. He was born on December 13,1963 in Tarboro, NC.

Steve was preceded in death by his father, Freddie Tripp; grandparents, Linwood and Maidline Dorman; great aunts, Nina Belle McLawhorn and Mabel Clara McLawhorn; and cousin, Susan Dorman.

Steve...

Aug 15, 2024

Annette Jones Wooten (Manette), 85, died on August 15th, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

She was born on April 1, 1939, in Edgecombe County, NC to John Worsley Jones and Annie Webb Jones.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Donald Ray Wooten; her son,...

Aug 14, 2024

Dudley "Brian" Etheridge, 46, passed away on August 14, 2024, at ECU Health. He was born on November 15, 1977, in Wilson, NC and resided in Macclesfield, NC.

Brian was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bill and Peggy Wiggs, and his paternal grandparents, Paul "Duck" Etheridge and Lorene Courter (Jim).

He is survived...

Aug 14, 2024

With deep sadness and love we announce the passing of Angela Michelle (Peele) Pollard (Angie), wife, daughter, sister and friend.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Tarboro Church of God. The burial will be a private service for just immediate family.

Born on December 13th, 1974 in Edgecombe...

Aug 14, 2024

Tammie Marlene (Smith) Crongeyer was born on December 18, 1968. She was the daughter of Sondra Frances (Smith) Casola and Billy Ray Smith, both of whom preceded her in death.  She relocated in 2014 from St. Petersburg, FL to Rocky Mount, NC  where her brother's John home is. She had a brief marriage to James Allen Crongeyer, who she...

Aug 14, 2024

Marguerite Daniels Holland,101, passed away surrounded by family on August 14, 2024 at her home in Tarboro, NC. She was born in Wayne County on April 7, 1923 to John W. Daniels and Ethel Honeycutt. On November 25, 1939 she married Leroy Holland. Together they had 2 children. Their marriage lasted 69 years and held a lifetime of memories....

Aug 13, 2024

Lillie Ruth Trevathan, age 81, passed away surrounded by family on August 13, 2024, at Edgecombe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Tarboro, NC.

Ruth was born in Edgecombe County, NC, on January 14, 1943, to Woodrow and Hellen Trevathan.  Ruth worked for Seaboard Coffee and Rocky Mount Cord Company for over 30 years doing Payroll and Bookkeeping. ...

Aug 11, 2024

With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of Lillian Harris Peele, a cherished matriarch, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Lillian peacefully departed this life on August 11, 2024, surrounded by loving family.

Born on August 8, 1941, Lillian dedicated her life to her family, her faith, and her community. As the heart and...

Aug 6, 2024

Mamie Webb Norris, 98, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Graveside will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Edgecombe Memorial Park officiated by Pastor Clyde Headley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeffie and Lila Webb; husband, Linwood "Pete" Norris; son, Wayne Norris; and siblings, Roland Webb, Buddy...

Aug 6, 2024

Eva "Eva Gray" Proctor Robertson, 90, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at Bridges of Hendricks Creek in Tarboro, NC.

Eva was born June 2nd, 1934 to Charlie and Josephine Proctor. She was born in Edgecombe County. Eva would later reside in Leggett, NC where she spent most of her life...

Aug 5, 2024

Sara Elaine Gardner, known affectionately as Elaine, passed away on August 5, 2024, in Pinetops, NC, at the age of 78. Born on August 3, 1946, in Fountain, NC, she spent her life dedicated to her family, her work, and her faith.

Elaine's career spanned over 28 years with Carolina Telephone, where she was deeply valued by...

Aug 5, 2024

Gordon Campbell, 104, of Tarboro, NC passed away on August 5, 2024.  He was born on April 3, 1920, to Guy and Helen Merow Campbell. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Harriman Campbell, his brother, Perry Campbell and his Grandson, Michael Gordon LePera.

Gordon is a graduate of Rahway High School, NJ and Hofstra...

Aug 3, 2024

Ms. Jean Coker passed on Saturday, August 3, 2024.

Aug 2, 2024

James Ervin Pridgen, born April 21, 1965, died suddenly at home on August 2, 2024.  He was employed by BHH Home Improvement.

James was born to James William Pridgen and Daphne Ann Lewis Harrell in Edgecombe County.

He was preceded in death by his father James William Pridgen, stepfather Bobby Ray Harrell, paternal grandparents Jack...

Jul 31, 2024

Alafla (Fla) Proctor Eason, 88, died on July 31, 2024, at King's Grant Retirement Community in Martinsville, Virginia. She was born on January 16, 1936, in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, to Zillie Lanier Proctor and Rufus Stephen Proctor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, John Richard Eason, and her...

Jul 30, 2024

Michael Dale Howerin was born on February 14, 1974. He left this earth to be with his Savior on July 30, 2024 at the age of 50. As a youth he enjoyed skateboarding, freestyle biking and swimming with the Tarboro Swim Club. He played center and middle linebacker for the Martin Middle, Tarboro High Junior Varsity and Varsity Vikings....

Jul 28, 2024

Merritt Lane Foushee- November 30,1989 to July 28,2024 (age 34) passed away too soon.

Merritt was a life-long resident of Lee County. He graduated from Lee Senior High School and got his BS from Mount Olive University. Merritt was a Business Development Officer for First Bank in Sanford. He was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, cousin,...

Jul 27, 2024

Ethel Mae Hagans Mears, 89, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Visitation will be at 1:00 - 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Carlisle Funeral Home with service following in the chapel at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and...