Kay Prock Smithson
Oct 4, 2022
Kay Prock Smithson was born in Lewistown Pa., on April 24, 1937, to Theodore and Mary Russler Prock. After both parents passed away early, she was raised by her paternal aunt Elsie Corpening. She grew up in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Florida. She attended the University of Florida where she met her husband, Kenneth Wayne Smithson and got her...
Larry Hines Worsley
Oct 4, 2022
Larry Hines Worsley
May 23, 1943-October 4, 2022
Larry passed away at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Larry was a kind, humble, and generous husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, who had never met a stranger and loved telling a good story. He was the son of Dorothy and Francis Worsley...
Arthur Hope Shackelford
Oct 2, 2022
Arthur Hope Shackelford, 87, formerly of Kinston, died peacefully on October 2, 2022, in Tarboro. He was born January 3, 1935, to John Arthur and Irma Taylor Shackelford in the Airy Grove Community of Lenoir County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margot Gladding Shackelford, in 2014, and his brother, Ossie Taylor...
Joseph Van Wynn
Sep 30, 2022
Joseph Van Wynn, 50, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022.
Graveside will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Edgecombe Memorial Park officiated by Rev. Matthew Mayo.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Henry "Dick" Wynn and mother, Rachel Beach Wynn.
He is survived by...
Celia Faye Everett
Sep 28, 2022
It is with tremendous love and great sadness that the family announces the passing of Celia Faye Wood Everett, age 88.
She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
She was deeply loved by her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
A private service was held by the family.
Laura Doughtie Connie
Sep 27, 2022
Laura Elaine Doughtie-Connie, age 48, passed away on September 27th, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Peggy and Bennie Doughtie; Siblings, Tony, Jeff, Charlie, Bobby, Lisa and Hilda.
She leaves to cherish her memory, Brothers Phillip and Finis; Children, Brittany, Aaron, Alexis, Annin, Marcus and Mason; Grandchildren, Devin, Sierra, Isaac,...
William "Willie" Parisher
Sep 23, 2022
William "Willie" Parisher Sr., 79, passed away on September 23, 2022.
Memorial service will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Tarboro Church of God officiated by Pastor Sammy Wood.
Willie was preceded in death by his parents, Haywood and Helen Parisher; daughter, Alisa Parrisher; son, Tommy Parrisher; grandson, William Thomas Parrisher...
Jack Stanley Sewell
Sep 22, 2022
Jack Stanley Sewell
Famous Quotes
"I think I have been so blessed because I had 2 good girls praying for me, God doesn't bless those prayed for by skanks."
"Atlanta, GA has any and every restaurant you would like to eat at……. Chuck E. Cheese."
Jack was born on February 23,...
Janice Ruth Boyd
Sep 22, 2022
Janice Ruth Boyd, 83, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
Funeral service will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Tarboro First Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Jody O'Neal and Pastor Jessie Blalock officiating. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park.
She was born on May 10, 1939 in Edgecombe...
Marlon Ray Barber
Sep 20, 2022
Marlon Ray Barber, 57, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at ECU Medical Center, Greenville.
The family will be receiving friends at Carlisle Funeral Home, Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Marlon was born in Edgecombe County to Frank and Faye Barber, November 23, 1964. In addition to his parents, he was...
Tyler Ray Newton
Sep 19, 2022
Tyler Newton, 26, passed away on September 19, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Vickie Mathis; great grandmother, Nancy King and Cora Davis.
Tyler is survived by his mother, Lori Davis Newton; father, Christopher Warren Newton; sister, Christen Myers and her husband Joshua Myers; brother, Jordan Newton; and son, Wyatt Christopher Newton....
Mack Lee Gay, Jr.
Sep 19, 2022
Mack Lee Gay, Jr., 90, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. Born in Rocky Mount, NC, in 1932, he was the son of the late Mack Lee Gay, Sr. and the late Grace Ward Gay. He was predeceased by his wife of sixty-two years, Frances Riddle Gay, and a son, Charles Riddle Gay.
He leaves to...
Mary Posey Britt
Sep 18, 2022
Mary Posey Britt, passed away in her sleep on September 18, 2022 at the age of 91.
Visitation will be at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Tarboro Church of God.
She was a member of the Tarboro Church of God for 25 years and was a native of Tarboro for many years....
Mary Elizabeth Mills
Sep 15, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Mills, age 72, of Tarboro, NC, passed away on September 15, 2022. She had moved here about 6 years ago from Gloversville, NY.
She enjoyed crafts, gardening, baking, and playing with her grandchildren. She is survived by her one son, David L. Mills Jr,: two daughters, Tammy E. Fecho and son-in-law Jonathan Fecho, and Mary...
Deidrick "Dee" Hart Gaskill
Sep 10, 2022
Deidrick "Dee" Hart Gaskill, age 98, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Pruitt Healthcare in Raleigh, NC.
Dee was born on September 2,1924 in Rocky Mount, NC to George and Annie Gaskill. Upon graduating from Rocky Mount High School, he honorably served his country as a corpsman in the US Navy during WWII. At the conclusion...
Ginger Radford Dew
Sep 6, 2022
Ginger Radford Dew, 72, of Tarboro, NC passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by love, on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 after a lengthy and well-fought battle with cancer.
Born May 11, 1950 in Wilson County to the late Addie Alleene Spivey and Alford Radford, Ginger moved to Tarboro as a child where she lived the remainder of...
Dennis Bullock Satterthwaite
Sep 4, 2022
Mr. Dennis Bullock Satterthwaite, age 70, of Tarboro, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2022 at his daughter's home in Williamston.
Mr. Satterthwaite was born on April 2, 1952 to the late Eugene Powell and Sallie Bullock Satterthwaite in Tarboro, NC. He grew up in the Coakley community. He was the younger brother of Curtis Satterthwaite, who...
Charles Chuck Sisk
Sep 3, 2022
Charles "Chuck" Sisk, 77 passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022 at his home with his family at his side.
Chuck was very generous, gracious man and a friend to all. He was born in Virginia to Glen and Pinky Sisk. He was member of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Tarboro where he enjoyed worshiping The...
Thomas David Furlough
Sep 2, 2022
Thomas David Furlough ("Tommy"), 84, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Oak City Cemetery, Oak City, NC, with Rev. J. Julian Griffin officiating.
He was preceded in death by his by parents, Joseph Edward and Iva Dean Furlough; brother, Edward...
Eli Leonard O'Neal
Sep 2, 2022
Eli Leonard O'Neal, age 67, died Friday, September 2nd, 2022 at ECU Health Medical Center.
Mr. O'Neal was the owner and operator of O'Neal Grading Inc for 24 years. He was employed by Bobby Odom Construction for 22 years and Hoke Construction for 3 years.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Essie Williamson...
