Jan 7, 2026

Meanon 'Peewee' Lee Brown, 84, formerly of Tarboro, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday January 7, 2026.

Visitation & service will be held Sunday January 11th, 2026, at 1pm at Carlisle Funeral Home in Tarboro, NC. Graveside service will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park, in Tarboro, NC with Micky Miller officiating.

Meanon was...

Jan 6, 2026

JR Harris, 46, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at UNC Nash Hospital.

He was born in Edgecombe County, NC, on March 13, 1979, to the late Johnny Harris and Linda Benson.

JR never met a stranger he wouldn't speak to.  When you left him, you left feeling like you had known him your...

Jan 5, 2026

Lela Mae Brown Taylor "Tootsie", 72, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00 pm on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Carlisle Funeral Home with funeral service following in the Chapel at 2:00pm.

Lela was a loving mother, sister, and friend. She adored spending time with her family, but she...

Jan 2, 2026

Marian Marie Goodwin, 61, of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away tragically on January 2, 2026. Born on September 16, 1964, in Tampa, Florida, Marian lived a full and spirited life defined by strength, humor, and boundless love for her family.

A proud graduate of Tarboro High School, Marian built a meaningful life marked by important achievements, like...

Jan 1, 2026

Linda Noble Bowen was called home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 01, 2026. Linda was born on November 23, 1941 to her parents, Bernell and Bert Noble of Tarboro, NC. She was the middle child with an older brother, Jimmie, and a younger sister, Carolyn. Linda grew up in Tarboro and was always a dedicated...

Jan 1, 2026

Joe Kelly Proctor, Jr., born October 9, 1946, passed away on January 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, faith, and love for his family.

Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joe Kelly Proctor, Sr.; his mother, Blanche Benson Proctor; his sister, Alice Proctor Orr; and his beloved wife of 33 years, Susan Godwin...

Dec 30, 2025

Jonathan Eugene Bryant, affectionately known as "Jroc" and "Boot," age 42, passed away on December 30, 2025, in Greenville, North Carolina. He was a resident of Tarboro, North Carolina.

Jonathan was born on October 29, 1983, in Durham, North Carolina, to Sheila Grey Savage Lewis and Elton Eugene "Gene" Bryant, who preceded him in death.

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Dec 30, 2025

Betty Holland Summerlin (69) of Tarboro, went to her Heavenly home on December 30th, 2025. Betty was preceded in death by her two precious daughters, Tonia Gail Summerlin and Teresa Summerlin-Mobley. She was also preceded in death by her beloved parents, Annie Pearl, and William "Eddie" Holland; her sister, Joan Griffin; and her brothers, Harold, Gerald, William, Mitchell, and...

Dec 27, 2025

Lennis Earl Turner, age 82, passed away at his home on December 27, 2025. He was born on September 19, 1943.

Lennis was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his family deeply. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Janet Bradley Turner. He also leaves behind his children, Kevin Turner (Barbara) of...

Dec 24, 2025

Elizabeth Alford Tyson was born on November 25, 1925 to Jessie and Lydia Alford in Tarboro North Carolina. The eldest of six children Elizabeth was predeceased by brothers Jesse, Clayton, Lee, Gene and Johnny Alford. On February 15, 1948 Elizabeth married Ronald Earl Tyson who predeceased her in 2007. Surviving are two daughters Carolyn Tyson of Morehead City, NC,...

Dec 17, 2025

Dewey Nelson "Nelson" Hoke, 87, of Conetoe, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025. Born on May 31, 1938, in Statesville, North Carolina, Nelson was the son of Dewey Randolph Hoke and Mary Allene Plyler.

Nelson was a man full of joy, known for his smile, positive spirit, and love of people. He never met...

Dec 16, 2025

Elaine Jones Newell, 79, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with her loving husband, Charles "Buddy" Newell, by her side.

Graveside service will be at 11:00am on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Pineview Cemetery in Pinetops, NC with Rev. Sonny Simpson officiating the service.

Elaine was born in Edgecombe County on August 28, 1946,...

Dec 15, 2025

Etheleen Lane, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at home on December 15, 2025 at the age of 100.  Etheleen was born on November 10, 1925 in Greene County to the late W.O. Fields and Carrie Hill Fields.  She was a beacon of quiet strength and kindness for all who knew her.

She married Joseph...

Dec 14, 2025

Patsy Simmons, 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family December 14, 2025.  Patsy was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Davis.  A resident of Williamston NC, Patsy was born February 3, 1954.

Patsy worked at a nursing home in housekeeping before retiring and loved all of her residents.  She also enjoyed music, spending time with...

Dec 11, 2025

Mary "Tetie" Johnson Hopkins, 92, passed away on December 11, 2025, at 1:20 PM, surrounded by her family and friends.

Tetie was born in Edgecombe County on July 13, 1933, to the late George William Johnson, Sr. and Mary Lou Johnson.  She resided in Edgecombe County her entire life and graduated from Tarboro High School in 1955. ...

Dec 10, 2025

Judy Elizabeth Harrell Parker, 81, of Oak City and Tarboro, NC, joined Jesus on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Praise God, she is reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Larry Lee Parker, Sr., mother, Julia Harrell (Thurman), mother-in-law, Ida Belle Parker (Homer), sister, Daisy Harris, brother, Johnny Harrell, and many other loved ones.

Judy was a devoted...

Dec 9, 2025

Bettyann Poindexter, 91, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

She was born in Edgecombe County on July 28, 1934 and was the last of twelve children of the late O.R. Pollard and Mary Felton Pollard. Bettyann grew up in Tarboro, living there all her life except for the four years she lived in...

Dec 9, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Braddy, 81, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.  She was predeceased by her parents, Stonewall and Katie Simpkins; husband, Clyde Braddy, daughters, Sylvia Whitfield and Sheila Taylor; brother, Stonewall Simpkins, and sister, Allie Vick.

She is survived by her two grandsons, Doug Whitfield and Michael Hathaway; best friend, Janice Burnette;...

Dec 8, 2025

Barbara Lorraine Venters, 96, a resident at The Barclay House passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025 at ECU Health in Tarboro, NC.

A service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the chapel at Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro, NC. The family.will greet friends at the funeral...

Nov 27, 2025

James Bonner "Butch" Dougherty, 79, passed away on November 27, 2025, at his home. Born December 4, 1945, in Newport News, Virginia, Butch made his home in Tarboro, North Carolina, where he built a life centered on hard work, family, and service to others. For more than four decades, Butch worked in the construction and trades industry, owning and...