Lee R. Hall
Oct 3, 2023
Lee R. Hall, age 94, died peacefully on October 3, 2023, in Tarboro, North Carolina.
Lee was born to G. Jones Hall and Golda Lee Hall of Pollocksville, North Carolina.
He graduated from Pollocksville High School, East Carolina University and received advanced professional degrees in education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill....
Bobbie Donald Greene
Sep 29, 2023
Bobbie Donald Greene, 71, passed away on September 29, 2023. Bobbie was born in Murfreesboro, NC and resided in Tarboro, NC. He was the son of the late Clarence Lee Greene and Gustavia Channing Greene.
Graveside service will be at 3:30 PM on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Macclesfield Cemetery, Macclesfield, NC.
Bobbie enjoyed working...
Dorothy Watson Polk
Sep 27, 2023
Dorothy Watson Polk, 89, of Raleigh, NC was born to Thomas Reed Watson and Virginia Hefner Watson on September 23, 1934, in Hickory, NC. She passed away on September 27, 2023, at Transitions LifeCare Hospice Home in Raleigh, NC surrounded by family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Norman Lanier Polk, who passed away...
Romaine Howard, Jr.
Sep 27, 2023
Romaine Howard, Jr. passed away in the early hours of September 27th, 2023 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina after a lengthy struggle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.
Romaine, affectionally known as "Bubba", was born on February 5th, 1948, the second child and only son of Romaine and Kathryn Hill Howard. He was reared in Tarboro, North Carolina,...
Hazel Ellen Whitley
Sep 26, 2023
Hazel Whitley, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville with her family by her side.
She was born in Edgecombe County to the late Thomas and Fannie Allsbrook.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis "Ronnie" Whitley and infant...
Clarence Charles Bauer
Sep 22, 2023
Clarence Charles Bauer was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 18th, 1923 to Clarence George Bauer and Ethel Josephine Hoendel Bauer. Clarence, better known to everyone as "Bauer", has experienced and seen many things in his 100 years, from the great depression to our current day. During WWII at the age of twenty, Bauer volunteered and served in the...
William "Will" Franklin Thorne, Jr.
Sep 21, 2023
Will Thorne-- beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend-- died unexpectedly Thursday, September 21 in Atlanta, Georgia. Born and raised in Tarboro, NC, Will was a light in so many lives and his memory will fill our souls forever.
Will attended Edgecombe County Public Schools, Rocky Mount Academy, and Appalachian State University, but his heart belonged to...
Ernest Melton Baker
Sep 16, 2023
Ernest Melton Baker, III, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
An Edgecombe native in the town of Tarboro, NC. Ernie served his country well with 24 ½ years of service in the United States Air Force. He was a loving husband, father and friend.
There will be a private viewing on September...
Susie Nannette (Winstead) Lewis
Sep 16, 2023
Susie Winstead Lewis 88 passed away Friday September 15, 2023. She was born in Edgecombe county to the late Clovis Scott Winstead and Ola Delanie Winstead. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Michael Thomas Lewis her 4 sister and brother.
Susie was a loving wife, exceptional mother and grannie. She...
Tony Ray Speight
Sep 14, 2023
Tony Ray Speight, age 68, died peacefully in his sleep, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 14, 2023.
He was born in Nash County on March 27, 1955. He was the son of the late Sylvia Everette Speight.
Tony is survived by his loving wife of 45 years,...
Robert "Robbie" Dean Connor
Sep 13, 2023
Robert (Robbie) Connor, 55, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
Robbie was born in Edgecombe County on October 31,1967.
He was preceded in death by his father Michael Dean Connor.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory a loving family which includes his mother Linda...
Harold Monroe Miller
Sep 12, 2023
We are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Harold Monroe Miller of Tarboro on Tuesday, September 12,2023. He was 74 years of age.
Harold was born in Norfolk, VA on January 21,1949 to the late John H. Miller and Katherine Kramer Miller.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Donna; daughter,...
Donald Ray Lynch
Sep 11, 2023
Donald Ray Lynch, 88, passed away on Monday, September 11th, 2023 at his home in Tarboro.
Donald was born on June 6th, 1935, to Frank and Martha Lynch. Donald was a friendly, hard working family man, who was passionate about making new friends with whom he enjoyed carrying on conversations with. In addition, he was a faithful...
George Howard Norville, Jr.
Sep 7, 2023
UPDATED OBITUARY:
George Howard Norville, Jr., 39, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
George was born in Pitt County on July 9, 1984 to George Howard Norville and the late Mattie Ruth Stocks.
He is survived by his father George Norville; daughters, Alissa Norville and Jessie Norville; his children's mother, Heather Norville;...
Dennis Ray Carlisle
Sep 7, 2023
Dennis Ray Carlisle, 69, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Carlisle Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Hendricks officiating the service. Burial will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park.
Dennis was a member of Penders Chapel Missionary Baptist Church for 15 years.
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Barbara Jean Walston
Sep 6, 2023
Barbara Jean Walston 88 of Tarboro North Carolina died at ECU Edgecombe Hospital on September 6, 2023. Barbara was born in Wilson County on October 6th, 1934 to Madeline and James Thigpen. Barbara worked at Glenoit, Mayo Knitting Mill, and Black and Decker. She later babysat in the home. She was a dedicated Mother, Grandmother who loved her family....
Mavis (Bass) Watson
Sep 2, 2023
Mrs. Mavis Bass Watson, age 86 of Tarboro passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Mavis is preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Charles Ray Watson; her daughter, LuAnn Bridgers; her mother and father, Joe and Lena Windham Bass; her siblings, Joe Bass, Jr, Dolly Jones, Marie Mozingo, and Daisy...
Rebecca Anne (Davidson) Davenport
Aug 31, 2023
Rebecca Davidson Davenport, 54, passed away Thursday, August 31st, 2023 at her home in Rocky Mount.
Born on June 7th, 1969 in Washington DC, "Becka" grew up in Tarboro, NC, graduating from Tarboro High School in 1987 and later from Edgecombe Community College in 2008. Rebecca married her childhood sweetheart Lee Davenport on Valentines Day in 1994...
Joe Walter Harrell, Jr
Aug 31, 2023
Joe W. Harrell, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
He was born in Edgecombe County on January 15, 1932. He was a dedicated farmer. After his days of farming he took up gardening and had a huge garden that he loved to work in. Joe took care of his mother and loved his...
Mary Vivian (Webb) Jackson
Aug 30, 2023
Mary Vivian Jackson, 94, passed away Wednesday, August 30th, 2023 at her home of 49 years on the farm.
Vivian was born on April 28th, 1929 to Vennable and Bettie Webb. Vivian was a Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt and friend to many. She spent her life serving the Lord, spending most days outdoors and loving her family....
