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...

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...