Apr 3, 2023

Henry Clay Bobbitt, age 67 of Wilson, completed his journey on earth on Monday, April 3, 2023.

He was born on September 21, 1955, the 6th of six children of Annie Lee and Albert Bobbitt. He was born in Bethel, NC and spent his younger years in Tarboro where he graduated from Tarboro High School. He loved...

Mar 28, 2023

Millie Elizabeth Bradley, 94, of Tarboro, passed away on March 28, 2023. Millie was born in Tarboro on February 25, 1929, to John Ivey Bradley and Vallie Inscoe Bradley

A funeral service is planned for 11:00 AM on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Carlisle Funeral Home with the Reverend Kim Lail officiating. Burial will follow at McKendree...

Mar 26, 2023

Maurice Eldridge Brown passed away on March 26, 2023 at the age of 86 after a brief illness. During his recent struggle he showed courage in the face of many challenges while also maintaining his usual sharp wit and sense of humor until the end.

From an early age, Maurice showed commitment to his family and loved...

Mar 24, 2023

Pauline Grimmer, aged 90, of Tarboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones within her home.

Visitation will be at 1:00 - 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Carlisle Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Edgecombe Memorial Park with Rev....

Mar 24, 2023

Jean H. Harrell, 73, of Lumberton, passed away Friday morning, March 24, 2023, after an extended and brave struggle with kidney disease. She was a faithful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, and follower of Jesus.

Jean was born June 3, 1949, in Edgecombe County, North Carolina to Ray and Sarah Harrell of Pinetops and...

Mar 23, 2023

Monteena Roberson Harrington, age 58 of Tarboro, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Monteena was born and raised in Edgecombe County, where she met and married the love of her life of 41 years, William "Earl" Harrington, Jr. Monteena was a hardworking woman, as she dedicated 33...

Mar 13, 2023

Kari Alice King, fondly known as "Alley Cat", passed away at 3:23 pm at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital at the age of 89. She was born to James Delpha McCormick and Neva Raine Fields McCormick. Siblings include the late June Delores Flint, James "Bo" Muriel McCormick, Curtis Jesse McCormick, Charles Neal McCormick, and Judy Ann Flint. Survived by her...

Mar 13, 2023

Melvin Rudolph Deal, 85, passed away on March 13, 2023. Born on December 23, 1937, in Pitt County to the late David Ollen Deal and Minnie Lee Deal. Melvin was a devoted husband, father, "Pa", brother, and friend to many. He worked for Black & Decker for many years before retiring in 1995, when he assumed his favorite full...

Mar 12, 2023

Rachel Anderson Hamm of Tarboro died peacefully on Sunday, March 12. She was born at her family home in Ringwood, in Halifax County, on May 7, 1931, the youngest of 13 children born to Mattie Archbell Anderson and Walter Williamston Anderson. In 1950, she married Ovid Hamm of Hollister and started a family. Moving to Tarboro in 1964, she...

Mar 11, 2023

Brenda Gail (Painter) Barnes, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023, at Pruitt Health of Raleigh, North Carolina, after several years of declining health.

Born on February 13, 1942, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Brenda was the daughter of Alvern Luther Painter and Edna (Guin) Painter. While she was a...

Mar 8, 2023

Joseph Haywood Parisher, 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his brothers Willie and Karl Parisher

Joe was survived by his wife, Phyllis Rountree Parisher; sisters, Myrtle Ruffin, Sandra Ray (Thomas), and Sherry Jackson (Will); sons, Tony Parisher and wife Dana, Keith Parisher and wife Deborah, Tracy Parisher...

Mar 7, 2023

Brucie Thompson of Tarboro passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was a life-long resident of Tarboro except for a brief period in Virginia as a young woman.

Visitation will be at 10:00 - 11:00 am on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Carlisle Funeral Home.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday,...

Mar 5, 2023

George Marvin Stewart, Jr., 69, passed away on Sunday March 5th, 2023 at his home.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 9, 2023 at William & Mary Hart Presbyterian Church at 3:00 PM with the family receiving friends from the hours of 1 until 3 PM before the service. The interment will follow at William &...

Mar 3, 2023

Owen Glen "Boonie" Whitley, 86, passed away at his home on Friday, March 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Service will be at the home at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 11, 2023, 7509 US Hwy 258 S, Pinetops, NC 27864.

Boonie was born in Edgecombe County to Jessie and Mittie Webb Whitley. He...

Mar 3, 2023

Brian Owen Crocker, age 50, of Macclesfield passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Carlisle Funeral Home with Rev. Don Causey officiating.

Brian was a volunteer fireman and a first responder at Macclesfield Fire Department for 13 years. His passion was...

Feb 27, 2023

Velma O'Dell Bridgers, 101, of Macclesfield, North Carolina passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023.

Graveside service will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Macclesfield Cemetery.

Velma was born on February 24, 1922, in Edgecombe County to the late William Kindred and Ada Baker Lewis. She was also preceded in death...

Feb 27, 2023

Lydia Bryant Weathersby, 93, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023.

Graveside service will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Greenwood Cemetery.

Lydia was preceded in death by her husband, Harrell Norman Weathersby, Sr.; parents, Arthur Jackson Bryant and Mamie Lewis Bryant; and siblings, Arthur Linwood Bryant, Julian Albert Bryant, Thelma...

Feb 25, 2023

Esperanza "Eppie" Medina Merced Lewis, 80, passed away at home surrounded by her family on February 25, 2023.

Funeral service will be at 11:30 am on Wednesday,  March 1, 2023 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church.

Eppie was born on December 18,1942 in San Juan Puerto Rico.

She is preceded in death by her...

Feb 24, 2023

Donald "Duck" Winchester, 84, passed away at his home on Friday, February 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Duck was born in Edgecombe County to Sherman and Flossie S. Winchester. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: H. Sherman, Ernest "Ike" and wife Doris, Tommy, Andrew, his twin Ronald and wife Jeannette, and...

Feb 24, 2023

Aubrey Eugene Edmonds, 73, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Tarboro Church of God with Rev. Sammy Wood officiating. A private entombment will take place after the service.

Aubrey owned A.E. Edmonds Electric Company. He loved the outdoors especially hunting,...