Jun 30, 2023

Richard Curtis "Cotton" Hudson-92 passed away on Friday, June 30th at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital.

Cotton was born on April 29th 1931 in Edgecombe County to Norman and Annie Rose Hudson. He served in the United States Army and was Honorably Discharged in 1959. One month later he married his love-Patricia Williams. He was a lead mechanic...

Jun 28, 2023

Helen Beech Franks of Tarboro passed away on Wednesday, June 28 at Harborview Rehab Center after a short illness.  There will be a graveside service on Saturday, July 1 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bethel City Cemetery, 799 NC-11 Business, Bethel, NC.  There will be a period during the service to share memories..Pastor Larry Boone will be officiating.  After...

Jun 28, 2023

Bettie Paige Dew, 101, passed away this morning June 28, 2023.

Funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Carlisle Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Bryan officiating the service. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home.

Bettie, affectionally known as Granny to...

Jun 26, 2023

We are saddened to learn there is a SCAM going around impacting surrounding funeral homes and families. Carlisle Funeral Home has not experienced any problems as of yet, but we want to warn our community and make you aware of the signs and what to look for:

The caller is reaching out to families that have just...

Jun 25, 2023

Brenda Hooks Carlisle peacefully gained her angel wings while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 25th, 2023.

She was born in Newport News, VA, on August 7th, 1960, to the late Edward L. Steele and Mary "Frances" Taylor. She had a larger-than-life spirit, loved her family and friends dearly, and never met a stranger. With...

Jun 16, 2023

Brian Scott Parisher, age 59, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 16th, 2023 after a 16 month battle with brain cancer.

Funeral service will be at Carlisle Funeral Home on Monday, June 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Steve Herring officiating.

Brian was born on April 18, 1964 in Tarboro, NC to...

Jun 15, 2023

On Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the age of 77, our beloved friend quietly slipped away from this world and went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Clarence A. Sutton (so affectionately known as "Dickie") was born on February 26, 1946 in Edgecombe County to Frances L. Sutton-Armstrong. Dickie had a passion for...

Jun 13, 2023

Louanne Bulluck Womble peacefully went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, having just celebrated her 65th Birthday on June 1st.

She was born to the late Otis and Patsy Bulluck in Rocky Mount, NC.

She was preceded in death by her in laws Randolph and Thelma Womble, and nephew JR Bulluck.

Jun 10, 2023

Dorothy Winstead Harrell age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

The family will receive friends and on Wednesday, June 14, at Carlisle Funeral Home from 1 until 2 PM with a Celebration of Dorothy's life being held at 2:00 PM in the Chapel. Interment will follow in Pineview Cemetery, Pinetops.

Dorothy was...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...