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Lydia Jeanette (Andrews) Lancaster
Jun 10, 2023
Jeanette Andrews Lancaster, 78 of Tarboro passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 in ECU Health Hospital, Greenville, NC.
In addition to her parents Jesse and Perlie Andrews; she was preceded in death by her husband R.W. Lancaster.
Jeanette is survived by her son, David and wife Carol, of Bailey; granddaughter Magan Bland; grandsons, Wayne Bland...
John Lee Gardner
Jun 10, 2023
John Lee Gardner, 48, passed away on June 10th, 2023 in Vanceboro, NC, after a long and difficult battle with Cancer. He was born on August 31, 1974, to Harry and Elaine Gardner. John was the beloved brother of Denise Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Johnny and Sara Gardner, and his paternal grandparents, Ennis...
Jose Otilio Rodriguez, Jr.
Jun 9, 2023
Jose Otilio Rodriguez, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 9, 2023 at Prodigy Nursing Home in Tarboro, NC.
He was born in Paducah, Tx on June 27, 1951.
He is survived by his wife, Karen who was his caregiver, companion, friend and nurse. He is also survived by his mother, Ramona Rodriguez; two sons, Steven...
Philip Hunter Thursby
Jun 8, 2023
Philip Hunter Thursby passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2023. Born August 9, 1970 in Barberton, OH, he grew up living in many different states including California, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, and Mississippi where he went to high school and obtained his Associates Degree in Electrical Maintenance from Southern Mississippi Community College. He lived in Florida for several...
Donald Gray Phillips, Sr.
Jun 8, 2023
On Thursday June 8, at the age of 89 our beloved husband, father, granddaddy, brother, and dear friend quietly slipped away from this world and went home to be with his Lord.
Donald Gray Phillips Sr. was born in Edgecombe County to Catherine and Henry Phillips.  He was a dedicated family man and friend.  Donald enjoyed the...
Carol Ann (Anderson) Redding
Jun 5, 2023
Carol Ann Anderson Redding, age 84, of Tarboro, NC, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2023 at ECU Edgecombe Hospital.
Carol was born on December 1, 1938 in Leggett, NC to the late Arrington Anderson and Goldie Stokes Anderson. She was happily married to Frank Redding for 30 years until his passing in 1998.
Carol...
"Eddie" Clarence Edward Webb
Jun 4, 2023
"Eddie" Clarence Edward Webb age 39, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
The family will have a visitation celebration from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, June 9, at Carlisle Funeral Home.
Eddie is survived by his parents Mae and Steve Frazier of Whitakers. sisters Cassey Webb of Tarboro, Crystal Joyner and children of Tarboro, and...
Daisy Lee Pittman
Jun 4, 2023
Daisy Lee Pittman, 90, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
Funeral service will be at Carlisle Funeral Home on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM.
Daisy was born in Edgecombe County, July 14, 1932 to Charlie and Rosa Summerlin. She enjoyed life, family, friends and always had a smile on her face. She...
Jerry Clarence Hardy
Jun 4, 2023
It is with loving hearts and profound sadness we share, Jerry Clarence Hardy, 83, passed away June 4, 2023. Jerry was born on April 28th, 1940 in Edgecombe County to the late Clarence and Susie Hardy. Jerry was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law Fredrick "Dick" and Carrie Hardy; Mother and Father-in-law Ophelia and Noah Baker,...
Willie Lee Dail
Jun 1, 2023
Willie Lee Dail, 81 known as "Papa" passed away at his home on Thursday June 1, 2023. He was born on December 26, 1941 to Joseph Lee and Jaxie Edmondson Dail.
Willie married Sandra Whitehurst Dail the love of his life of 60 years. He loved and enjoyed his family, always willing to give a helping hand...
Maggie "Beth" Cummings Morris
May 29, 2023
Maggie "Beth" Cummings Morris of Tarboro (formally of Macclesfield, NC), passed away May 29, 2023.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 2, at Cummings Family Cemetery with Rev. Don Causey officiating.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ludie Cummings; brothers, Curtis Cummings, Phillip Cummings, and...
Eleanor Irene (Briley) Trevathan
May 26, 2023
Mrs. Eleanor Irene Trevathan, age 90 of Macclesfield passed away at her home on Friday, May 26, 2023
Eleanor was happily married to JT Trevathan and enjoyed working by his side at Trevathan Construction. She was known for her kindness and her love to help others. Eleanor served in the Ladies Auxiliary for 45 years for Edgewood...
Susan (Strickland) Owens
May 25, 2023
Susan Strickland Owens 89, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 25 at Prodigy in Tarboro, NC.
The family will receive friends Saturday, May 27 from 12:00-1:00 PM. Funeral services will follow at Carlisle's Funeral Home, Tarboro, NC at 1:00 PM with Pastor Stephen Duncan officiating. All other times friends may visit at the home of her daughter Jennifer...
Tony Ray Lynch
May 25, 2023
Tony Ray Lynch, 61, of Macclesfield, passed away on May 25th, 2023 at ECU Health-Edgecombe Hospital.
Tony was born on July 14th, 1961 to Donald Ray and Mattie Ruth Lynch in Edgecombe County. After Tony graduated from Tarboro High School he went on to pursue his career working as a machine operator for Consolidated Diesel in which...
Willis Carroll Manning, Sr.
May 22, 2023
It is with loving hearts and profound sadness that we share, Willis Carroll Manning, Sr. passed away in his home at 87 years of age. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 22, 2023.
Willis, one of ten children, was born on May 12, 1936 in Franklin County to the late Cornelius and...
Audrey Alford
May 20, 2023
Our angel, Audrey Alford, gained her wings on May 20, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carole and Charles Alford, her grandparents, Albert and Francis Walker, Anderson and Audrey Holt. She is survived by her brothers, Chuck and John (Leslie) Alford, nephews, Joshua (Emily), Carter and Ethan Alford, niece, Kenah (Isiah) Rowe, great-nephews Cayden Alford and...
Pattie Webb Shelton
May 18, 2023
Pattie Webb Shelton, 62, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, May 22, at Carlisle Funeral Home.
She was born in Wilson County on August 14, 1960 to the late Eddie P. and Gladys Mae Webb.
In addition to her parents, she...
Robert Lee Smith
May 17, 2023
Robert Lee Smith, 73, passed away May 17, 2023. Robert was born to Raymond Smith, Jr and Dessie Marie Peaden on July 13, 1949. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, and brother Raymond Earl Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Julia Dianne Mathis (Judy), children Paula Hathaway of Greenville,...
Taylor Diane Wells
May 15, 2023
Taylor Diane Wells, age 29, of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away on May 15, 2023.
Funeral service will be at 3:00 PM in the Chapel at Carlisle Funeral Home.
Taylor was born in Edgecombe County on April 2, 1994 to Michael and Cynthia Wells of Tarboro, North Carolina.
Taylor is survived by her...
Robison Jay Baker
May 15, 2023
Robison Jay Baker (RobBaker) passed away peacefully in his home in Rocky Mount, NC on May 15th, 2023 at the age of 60.
Rob was born April 30, 1963 to Clarence and Ruth Baker of Madisonville KY, Hopkins County.
Rob graduated from North Hopkins Highschool in Madisonville, KY and studied at the Community College there....

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