Jul 27, 2024

Doris Ayers Keel, 94, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Carlisle Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Crabtree officiating. Burial will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Henry Keel; son, Donnie Keel; grandson, Joey...

Jul 27, 2024

Daniell Wooten Winstead, 49, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Daniell was born on July 2, 1975 to the late Robert Lee and Margaret Wooten. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Winstead; and brother, Dolly Shelton....

Jul 18, 2024

Mrs. Ruby Underhill Briley, 91 passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024

Ruby was born in Selma, NC on March 29, 1933 to the late Percy Fitzhugh Lee and Hester Smith Underhill. She was born into a farming family and spent her younger years surrounded by animals, the land, and her six siblings, and contributed to caring...

Jul 16, 2024

Ángel en la tierra                                                                                              Ángel en el cielo

6 de abril del 2023                                                                                                       16 de julio del 2024

Axel Díaz Fabián obtuvo sus alas en la madrugada del martes 16 de julio del 2024. Axel era hijo de Francisco Díaz Ortega y María Fabián Silva, nació el día 06 de abril de 2023 en Tarboro,...

Jul 16, 2024

EC Pollard, 90, of Tarboro, North Carolina, died Tuesday, July, 16, 2024 at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital. He was born on August 5, 1933 in Pitt County, NC to Fernanda and Della Alford Pollard.

He graduated from Leggett High School in 1953, and later moved to Selma North Carolina, where he was deeply involved in his community...

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...