Nov 25, 2025

Alvis Avon Baker, 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Webbs Chapel Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at Macclesfield Cemetery with Rev. Stephen Duncan officiating the service.

Alvis was...

Nov 25, 2025

Frances Margaret Liverman, 66, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.  She was born in Edgecombe County on October 6, 1959, and was the youngest daughter of John H. Coker and Margaret B. Coker.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John H. Coker, Jr.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 PM on...

Nov 23, 2025

Kenneth Hoyt Lautzenheiser passed away on Sunday, November 23, at the age of 85, with his family by his side. Ken was born in Chattanooga, TN, on November 18, 1940, to Clarence William and Lucy Marlowe Lautzenheiser. As a member of Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church, he met Loretta Ettien, whom he later described as singing "like an angel" in...

Nov 23, 2025

Thomas Wayne Abrams, 78, passed away from this earth to his heavenly home, November 23, 2025.

A graveside service will be held at the Macclesfield Cemetery, Monday, December 1, 2025, at 11:00am with Johnny Tyson officiating the service.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ruby, and brother, Randy.

He...

Nov 20, 2025

Charlotte Kelly Williams, 68, of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025 under palliative care in Greenville. She was born on April 7, 1957, in Morehead City, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, career, creativity and faith.

Charlotte is survived by her mother, Katherine Marks Nowell; her father, Charles Thomas...

Nov 14, 2025

Donald Ray Sutton Sr., 78, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Memorial service will be 2:00pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Tarboro First Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie and Eva Sutton; and 3 sisters, Loretta Sutton, Betty Jo Bulluck, and Marie Boyd....

Nov 14, 2025

William Robert "Bobby" Hobgood Jr. of Pinetops, NC passed away on November 14th, 2025 at the age of 74.

Originally from Pitt County, NC, Bobby was born to the late William Robert and Alma Hobgood at May-Lew Farms on February 13th, 1951. Bobby remained an early riser even after retiring from 50 years of service with Barnhill...

Nov 13, 2025

Miles Wilson Ruffin, affectionately known to many as "Elvis Presley," of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away on November 13, 2025, in his hometown at the age of 58. Born on November 21, 1966, in Tarboro, Miles led a life marked by music, laughter, and a generosity of spirit that touched all who crossed his path.

He was...

Nov 12, 2025

Ruth Leola Walston, 94, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Graveside service will be at 2:30pm on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Rocky Mount Memorial Park officiated by Rev. Melissa Acres.

Ruth Leola Walston was born on August 25, 1931, in Las Cruses, New Mexico to Algie Crocker and Heppie Leola Crocker. Over the...

Nov 8, 2025

Johnny Ray Tripp Sr., 71, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Carlisle Funeral Home with the graveside following at 2:00pm at Edgecombe Memorial Park officiated by Pastor Richard Braswell.

Johnny is survived by his wife of 48 years Gloria Tripp; children, Shelby Tripp...

Nov 7, 2025

Ed Hunt passed away peacefully in the presence of the Lord on November 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 21, 1944, Ed graduated with the Class of 1962 from Owen J. Roberts High School in Pottstown, PA. He proudly served his country in the Vietnam War as a member of the 82nd Airborne...

Nov 5, 2025

Geraldine Harrelson Scott, 78, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Columbus County to Acie and Pauline Harrelson on July 29, 1947. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great- great grandmother.  She enjoyed traveling, going to the mountains, taking cruises, and especially spending time with her extended...

Nov 3, 2025

George Alton Boone, 86, passed away, November 3, 2025.  George Alton was born in Tarboro to George Hubert and Mary Frances Leggett Boone on August 9, 1939.

Visitation will be 6:30 - 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Carlisle Funeral Home. Graveside will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Edgecombe Memorial...

Oct 26, 2025

Sally Whitley Proctor, 85, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered, "Come to me".

Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00pm on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Carlisle Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at...

Oct 25, 2025

2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

Phillip Douglas "Tito" Craddock, 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on October 25, 2025.

Visitation will be 6:00 - 9:00pm on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Carlisle Funeral Home.

Tito was born...

Oct 24, 2025

Willie Marion Webb, 94, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Edgecombe Health and Rehabilitation.

Willie was born in Fountain, NC on May 14, 1931, to the late Floyd Webb and Lillian Ellis Webb.  He lived in Edgecombe and Nash counties all his life.

Willie was legendarily known for his love and participation in...

Oct 21, 2025

Peggy Mae Jackson Owens Mullins (Baggett), age 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday October 21, 2025. She was born January 3, 1936 in Edgecombe County to Rufus and Evelyn Jackson and was the oldest of five children.

Visitation is scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Carlisle Funeral...

Oct 17, 2025

Carol Sue Harrell, 74, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be 11:00am – 12:00pm on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Carlisle Funeral Home with a memorial service following in the Chapel at 12:00pm.

Carol is survived by her son, Michael Harrell; daughter-in-law, Catie Harrell; grandson, Aidan Duncan; mother,...

Oct 11, 2025

Geraldine D. Price (Jerry), 92, passed away and went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2025.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Edgecombe Memorial Park at 2:00 pm.

Mrs. Price, a native of Tarboro, NC, was the daughter of Cora Lee Pollard Rogerson and William Davenport. She...

Oct 10, 2025

Janet Marie Winstead Harper, was a 78-year-old lovely kindhearted Christian lady, who taught elementary school for 35 years, having taught in Waukegan, Illinois, Plymouth, NC, and Craven, Pitt, and Edgecombe Counties. Two of her most enjoyable schools were Chicod Elementary in Pitt County and Coker Wimberly Elementary in Edgecombe County. She was a very dedicated teacher who wanted all...