Oct 31, 2023

Judge Walter Hayes Godwin, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Born on October 2, 1948 in Norfolk, Virginia to proud parents Walter Hayes Godwin, Sr. and Susan Rudisill Godwin, he was an only child who embraced this role growing up in Gatesville with many aunts, uncles and first cousins. Walter attended...

Oct 29, 2023

Jerry Wayne Briley, 65, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Christine Whitfield; father, James Edward Briley; stepfather, Charlie Whitfield; sister, Nancy Blanco; and stepsister.

He is survived by his sisters, Pauline Casper, Ophelia Scott and husband, Glenn, Janie Ruth Powell and husband Darwin, and 2...

Oct 26, 2023

Michael Lynn Joyner, age 62 of Pinetops passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday morning. Mike was preceded in death by his son, Michael Alexander Joyner (Mike Mike) and his parents, Charlie Mack & Annie Mae Joyner of Pinetops. He is survived by his son, Casey Joyner of Greenville; Brother, Charles Joyner of Pinetops; Sisters, Debbie Stott and...

Oct 26, 2023

Luther Thomas Lewis went to his heavenly home on October 26, 2023. He was surrounded by his family when he took his last breath.

He had 88 good years on this earth. He was a loving, father, and grandfather, but most of all he was a hardworking man and spent his life taking care of everyone. He...

Oct 26, 2023

Ricky Joe Smith was born in Edgecombe County on January 6, 1961, he passed away on October 26, 2023 at ECU Edgecombe Hospital, after being surrounded by loved ones.

Ricky grew up farming with his family, eventually he started his own farm (Rick Smith Farms) - Where he did what he loved most until he was no...

Oct 21, 2023

Brenda Salmons Summerlin, 67, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Memorial service will be at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Carlisle Funeral Home.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, John Dennis Salmons and Shelby Jean Carpenter Salmons Hartzog; and 2 sisters, Debbie Salmons and Beth Hartzog.

She...

Oct 20, 2023

Hazel Freuler (93) was surrounded by her family as she peacefully passed away to her heavenly home on October 20, 2023.  A beautiful red Cardinal appeared in the branches of a Magnolia tree outside her room to accompany her on her journey.

A 1:00 pm graveside service will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Greenwood Cemetery...

Oct 20, 2023

Charles Ervin Gregory was born May 1, 1932 in Mecklenburg County Virginia. He is the son of Henry Ervin Gregory and Mary Lenora Gregory.

Charles is survived by his wife Sarah Rainwater Gregory, and his two siblings Barbara Ann Peterson and Wayne Agustus Gregory.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents and his brother...

Oct 16, 2023

Columbus "Lummy" Newton passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family to be reunited with the love of his life, Ella Newton.

Graveside service at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Edgecombe Memorial Park with Rev. Michael Robbins officiating.

He was preceded in death by his wife...

Oct 16, 2023

Marvel Pollard Harmon, 80, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023.

Marvel was preceded in death by her father, Ashley Pollard, Sr.; mother, Josephine Pollard; and husband, Graham Harmon.

She is survived by her daughters, Penny Clark (Allen) of Greenville and Teresa Harmon of Virginia; two brothers, Ashey Pollard Jr. and Wesley Pollard both of...

Oct 15, 2023

Matthew (Matt) Dale Reitzel passed away on October 15, 2023. Matt was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

He was born in Tarboro, NC on August 26, 1969 to Jack and Patricia (Pat) Reitzel. He graduated from Tarboro High School, and was a proud graduate of North Carolina State University, with a bachelor's...

Oct 14, 2023

Delores Whitley Carlisle, 90, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

She was born on January 10, 1933 to the late Julian and Evelyn Whitley, and attended Penders Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Delores worked at Mayo's Mill for 15 years, loved playing bingo, solving word search puzzles and putting together picture puzzles. She greatly enjoyed...

Oct 12, 2023

Karen Beth Neal Proctor is with her Lord and Savior today. She was the daughter of Eugene and Gilberta Neal who preceded her in arrival in the Kingdom, and sister to  Cheri Neal Twiss, Brent Neal,  who also preceded her into the Kingdom, and Theron D. Neal. She leaves behind her husband of more than fifty years Nelson Glenn...

Oct 11, 2023

Timothy "Tim" Norman Everett passed away on Wednesday October 11, 2023 at home surrounded by the love of his life, family, and friends after a two and a half year battle with lung cancer.

Visitation will be at 4:00 - 6:00 PM on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Carlisle Funeral Home.

Tim was born on...

Oct 11, 2023

Jacqueline Elaine Bass, 72, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Carlisle Funeral Home with the Reverend Sonny Simpson officiating. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park.

She was born in Edgecombe County on May 19, 1951 to the late Cameron...

Oct 11, 2023

Clarence B. Bunting, Jr. (CB) passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 13, 2023 in Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro, NC.

Visitation with the family will follow the service.

CB was born December 18, 1924 in Edgecombe County to...

Oct 10, 2023

Francis Neal Little, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Wilson, NC.

Francis was born on May 28, 1934 to the late Robert Filmore and Annie Stuckey Little.

In addition to his parents,  he was also...

Oct 8, 2023

James Henry Brown (Henry), 84, of Pinetops, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 8, 2023.  He was born on March 1, 1939 in Edgecombe County to Joseph Carl Brown and Virginia Galloway Brown.

Henry & Elaine ran the former Brown's Triangle Service Station and Grill for many years, where...

Oct 6, 2023

Gregory "Greg" Wayne Owens, 57, entered into rest peacefully at his home on Friday, October 6th, 2023 with his wife by his side.

Gregory was born August 23, 1966 to the late Johnny Mack and Peggy Jean Garner Owens.

He is survived by Kathy Mitchum Owens, loving wife and companion of fourteen years, his son...

Oct 6, 2023

Jan Barber Jackson went to his heavenly home on Friday October 6, 2023.

He was born on May 1, 1953 to Davis and Mary McClelland Jackson in Wauseon, Ohio.

Jan graduated from Warwick High School in Newport News, Va. in 1972 where he played baseball. He was employed by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry...