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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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;...

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.

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

Aug 29, 2023

Polly Holland, 69, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Calvary Episcopal Church.

Polly was born in Edgecombe County on October 11, 1953 to the late Bobby Holland and Julia Hoard Holland.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Aug 29, 2023

Surrounded by her loving family, Kimberly (Kim) Dawn Coker Whitaker Wittig transitioned to her heavenly home on August 29, 2023 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was 51 years old.

Born on December 7, 1971 and raised in Tarboro, NC, Kim graduated from Tarboro High School in 1990. She received the prestigious NC Teaching Fellows Scholarship,...

Aug 28, 2023

Delton Johnnie "Dell" Lewis, 57, of Rocky Mount, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, August 28, 2023. He was born June 7, 1966 in Rocky Mount. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Alice Lewis.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his father, Gene Lewis of Tarboro; sister Mitzi Sentiff...

Aug 26, 2023

Dawn Piver Woody, 55 of Scotland Neck went to her lifelong home in Heaven on Saturday, August 26th, 2023 at ECU Medical Center surrounded by loved ones.

Dawn was proceeded in death by her infant daughter Sarah Brooks Woody, father Bill Piver, sister Catherine McCutcheon, paternal grandparents Roy and Minnie Bell Piver, maternal grandparents Joe and Ella...

Aug 23, 2023

Frances Taylor Clark, 83, peacefully went to her heavenly home on August 23, 2023. Frances was born in Martin County on May 14, 1940 to the late Dennis Palmer Taylor and Sarah Mobley Taylor.

Visitation will be held at Carlisle Funeral Home on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 6 until 8pm. The family will receive friends and...

Aug 22, 2023

Major Oliver Curtis Powell, 86 of Rocky Mount passed away August 22, 2023 at home. Curtis was born in Edgecombe County on February 15, 1937 to Oliver Pervis and Carrie Andrews Powell.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He loved his family and his West Edgecombe community. He loved telling stories and had a wonderful...