May 15, 2023

James Henry Brown, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on May 15th, 2023, at the age of 61. James was born on September 2nd, 1961.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and James Brown Sr. and his brother, Kenneth Brown.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Brown of 26 years;...

May 12, 2023

Laura Janice Joyner, 83, passed away on May 12, 2023, at her home with family members present.

Janice retired as a nurse after 40 years of service at Heritage Hospital in Tarboro, NC. She was known for her kindness and the compassionate care she gave to others. She dearly loved all her nieces, nephews, friends, and family....

May 11, 2023

Our dear mother Maxine Proctor Hurdle sadly passed away on May 11, 2023, at the age of 73.

She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of Tarboro. She retired from the Redevelopment Commission of Edgecombe County and Carolina Telephone and Telegraph...

May 9, 2023

Mr. Allen Gay Felton, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023 at his home after a battle with bladder cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Allen was born in Macclesfield , NC. On November 29, 1935 the son of the late Daisy Gay and William Rufus Felton. He is also predeceased by his siblings William Rufus Felton, Grace Felton...

May 6, 2023

Thomas Llewellin Cordle, Jr, 84, died May 6, 2023, at Edgecombe Health and Rehab in Tarboro, NC. He was born September 12, 1938, in Fuquay, NC, the son of the late Thomas Llewellin and Alma Orr Cordle. Tom moved to Charlotte in his teens and graduated from Myers Park High. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at...

May 3, 2023

Sandra C. Joyner passed away peacefully on May 3rd in Washington NC. Sandra was born on October 4th, 1942 in Fayetteville, NC. Throughout her adult life, Sandra was an extremely dedicated Wife and Mother, relentlessly supporting her Husband, Children and extended Family.

Sandra was preceded in death by Bruce Joyner, her husband for 60 years, her Mother...

May 1, 2023

Ezequiel Mosso Castizo, age 28, passed away on Monday, May 1st, 2023. Ezequiel was born in a small town in Mexico but was raised in an even smaller town in Eastern North Carolina. And even though small, Ezequiel's presence made it large and grand. His legacy lives on in the hearts of everyone who's had the pleasure to meet...

May 1, 2023

Janice Diane Williams Browning, age 67, of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away on May 1, 2023. Janice was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, on May 5, 1955, to the late Chalmers Williams and Helen (Carter) Williams.

Janice is survived by her husband of 50 years, Mike Browning; children, Michael Browning Jr. and wife Leigh Anne, Kimberly Whitehurst...

Apr 29, 2023

Anthony Glenn Brown, 49, passed away on April 29th at ECU Medical Center of complications from diabetes with his mother by his side.

Glenn was born on April 17, 1974, to Phyllis Summerlin Brown and Roy Brown.

A graveside service will be held May 5th, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Edgecombe Memorial Park in Tarboro,...

Apr 26, 2023

Dennis Ray Roberson, age 77, of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away April 26, 2023. Dennis was born in Stokes, North Carolina on January 15, 1946, to the late William M. Roberson and Doris E. (Martin) Roberson.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Warren Roberson; along with two children; Renee Hudson and husband Tommy...

Apr 24, 2023

Mark Steven Walters, 65, passed away April 24, 2023. Mark was born in West Palm Beach, Florida to William (Bill) T. Walters and Oma Lee Walters on November 21, 1957. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, brother William T. Walters, Jr., niece Tracy Tharrington, and special loving dog, Duke.

He is survived by...

Apr 23, 2023

Benjamin Forrest Anderson, Jr.

November 26, 1949-April 23, 2023

Tarboro, North Carolina – Benjamin Forrest Anderson, Jr died on April 23, 2023, in Tarboro, NC. He was born in Whitakers, NC on November 26, 1949, the son of Forrest Anderson and Annie Mae. He graduated from Tarboro High School in 1968. He graduated from the...

Apr 22, 2023

Adelaide "Scotty" Lehman Scott, age 93, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Autumn Care in Nashville, NC. Born on August 25, 1929, in Kinston, NC, she was the daughter of the late Franklin Patrick and Emma Jones Lehman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Douglas Scott.

Adelaide graduated from Rocky Mount...

Apr 18, 2023

Reverend Noah B. Howard, 92, passed away April 18, 2023.  Noah was born in Tarboro, NC to Henry Clay Howard and Ella Mae Baker Tolson on February 2nd, 1931. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, brothers Richard and Henry, sister Hazel Brown, grandson Donnie Harrell, granddaughter Amy Harrell and great-granddaughter Cordelia Joyner.

He...

Apr 17, 2023

On April 17, 2023 Doris Ann Currin Hayes went to be with her Lord, and to be reunited with her beloved Jim.

Doris was born on June 22, 1932 in Olivia, NC to the late Ernest and Hallie Hart Currin. She grew up enjoying life on her family farm. She loved playing basketball and played during her...

Apr 15, 2023

Samuel Lewis "S.L." Clark, 85 of Conetoe, cut his last yard on this side of Heaven on April 15, 2023. S.L. was born in Williamston, NC to the late William Jessie Clark and Willor Bonds Clark on December 24, 1937.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Carlisle Funeral...

Apr 13, 2023

Angela "Darlene" Newton Butler, 59 of Tarboro, passed away on Thursday morning, April 13, 2023.

She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all that knew her.

Darlene was born on February 29, 1964 In Tarboro, North Carolina to Columbus and Ella Newton of Tarboro.

She is preceded in...

Apr 13, 2023

Margaret Madeline Harrell Gardner was born on April 14, 1927 in the St. Lewis community near Pinetops, NC. Her parents were Mary Elizabeth Cummings Harrell and Ernest Guy Harrell. Her siblings were Albert Harvey Harrell and Ora Mae Harrell Owens.

The family farm was their source of livelihood and a piece of it became home to her...

Apr 7, 2023

William Wallace Aycock, Jr., of Elgin, SC passed away in Columbia, SC on Friday, April 7, 2023.

Bill was born in Greenville, NC to William Wallace Aycock and Lillian Mullen Aycock on June 29, 1937.

He attended Fayetteville High School where he was a multi-sport athlete. Following high school, he attended Presbyterian College in Clinton,...

Apr 4, 2023

Tarboro

Roger Dale Cobb, 79, went peacefully to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 surrounded by his wife and girls.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Edgecombe Memorial Park with Pastor Ronnie Clemmons officiating. Visitation will start at 1:00 on Thursday at Carlisle...