Dec 2, 2023

Jo Beth Cobb, 55, passed away Saturday, December 2nd, 2023.

Jo Beth was born on August 23, 1968 to Roger Dale Cobb and Bernice Ann Cobb in Tarboro, North Carolina.

Jo Beth was preceded in death by her father, Roger Dale Cobb; and sister, Jackie Katherine Cobb.

She leaves to cherish the more...

Nov 30, 2023

Joyce Edmondson Tolson, 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

Joyce was a lifelong resident of Pinetops, born August 6, 1932, raised as the daughter of John D. Edmondson and Lessie Walston Edmondson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lester Tolson, Jr., her parents, her mother Bessie Nixon Wilkins, and her...

Nov 30, 2023

Linda Jackson Skinner, 73, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was born on January 30, 1950, and was the daughter of Katie P. Jackson.

She was a loving wife, mother, and Mimi.

Linda worked at Fountain Roberson Anderson Insurance Agency for many years and loved all her co-workers and...

Nov 12, 2023

Debbie, age 65, passed away peacefully at her home, Sunday, November 12, 2023.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Mildred Whitley; and her brother, Greg Whitley.

Debbie is survived by her husband of 30 years Wayne Corbett; son, Devin Riddle (Whitney) of Garner, NC; daughter, Kristy Casey (Charles) of Benson, NC;...

Nov 11, 2023

Sarah H. Harrell, 94, of Pinetops, passed away Saturday morning, November 11, 2023, at home. She was a faithful and loving wife, mother, "Mema," daughter, sister, friend, and follower of Jesus.

Sarah was born July 21, 1929, in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, to Oscar and Smithie Harrell. She gave many years of dedicated service to Westinghouse and...

Nov 9, 2023

Helen Gardner Wilson, known to many as "Tennie," 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Tarboro, NC on November 9, 2023.

Visitation will be held at Carlisle Funeral Home at 1 pm on Saturday November 11, 2023 followed by a graveside service at Edgecombe Memorial Park at 2pm.

Helen was born in Edgecombe county...

Nov 7, 2023

Loretta Sue Sutton, 80 of Tarboro passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023.  Loretta was a graduate of Tarboro High School, and worked for many years at Runnymeade Mills. She later worked at Narricott Industries and Fleming Day Care. She faithfully attended and served at First Pentecostal Holiness Church her entire life.

Loretta was proceeded in death...

Nov 6, 2023

Heather Elizabeth Sain, age 39 of Macclesfield, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023.

She is survived by her husband Sharta Rhodes, son Cody Weston Thorne of Macclesfield, daughters Josephine Marie Thorne, and Mattison Rayne Thorne, father and mother Danny and Gloria Sain of Macclesfield, and her special dog and best friend A.J.

A Celebration...

Nov 1, 2023

David Alan Mears, 66 years old, changed his address on November 1, 2023 and joined the love of his life, his wife of 36 years, Debbie Pittman Mears, into eternity.

He was met there also by his parents, Willie Luther Mears and Nora Morris Mears, and his sister Linda Mears Howard.

David left a loving...

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...