Aug 31, 2022

Richard Douglas "Dick" Fugate, age 62, passed away at his home in Tarboro on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, after a 3-year long battle with cancer.  In spite of the indignities inflicted upon his body by the disease, he dealt with it stoically, without complaint, and with his usual wry humor.  He was a master craftsman and talented musician.  He...

Aug 31, 2022

Nancy Watson Moore, 70, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Temperance Hall United Methodist Church with Reverend Mike Edmondson and Reverend Sang Park officiating. Burial will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park.

She was preceded in death by her parents, F.C. Watson...

Aug 30, 2022

Rosa Lee Chrisenberry, 89, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at her home.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on September 3, 2022, at Edgecombe Memorial Park with Reverend Sonny Simpson officiating.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Mary Walters.

She is survived by her husband,...

Aug 26, 2022

Zadie W. Everette, 90, passed away on August 26, 2022.

Funeral service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Carlisle Funeral Home officiated by Pastors C.J. Cauble and Tim Hopkins. Burial will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Rosa Lee Woolard;...

Aug 26, 2022

Lena Wagner Doughtie went to be with her Heavenly Father in the early morning hours of August 26, 2022.  She loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all heart, all her soul, and all her mind.  A gentle soul, she was and is dearly loved and will be sorely missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents...

Aug 24, 2022

Corey G. Baker, 27, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Chester and Marjorie Baker, and grandfather, Phil Andrews.

He is survived by his parents, Tim and Tracy Baker; mother, Kimbra L. Baker; brothers,...

Aug 24, 2022

Peggy Lee Hathaway, 72 passed away on August 24, 2022.

Peggy was born on February 21,1950 in Edgecombe County to Robert Lee Hathaway, Sr. and Placid Lee Hathaway. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Lee Hathaway, Jr, sister-in-law Sheila W. Hathaway, brother-in-law John W. Foster, Jr., nephews, Lance CPL...

Aug 24, 2022

Shirley Ester Ivey, age 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at the Bridges of Hendricks Creek.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Schaeffer and Lillian Matthews; her son Gary Segars and grandson Anthony Brunett.

Shirley is survived by her daughter-in-law, Pamela Brunett Segars; grandchildren, Leigh Mitchell,...

Aug 22, 2022

Our father Jerry Wayne Womble left this world on August 22, 2022, at the age of 63. An Edgecombe County native in the town of Tarboro, NC.

Graveside service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Edgecombe Memorial Park officiated by Rev. Vicky Taylor.

He was preceded in death father, Joseph...

Aug 21, 2022

Gay Lynn Lucas, 68, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at her home. She was born February 17, 1954, in Nash County to the late Avery Homer Massey and Ballard Massey Young. Gay Lynn was a home maker who loved her family, friends, and fur babies. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Aug 18, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Gardner Robertson of Pinetops passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022.

She is survived by her husband Richard Blake Robertson of Pinetops, NC.

A graveside memorial service will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 11 AM at the Wooten Family Cemetery, Sharp Point Road, Fountain, NC with the Rev Sang Park...

Aug 16, 2022

Eloise Brantley Eason, 79, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, August 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Graveside service will be at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Edgecombe Memorial Park.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60+ years Bobby Lee Eason; two loving parents, Hazel Agnes...

Aug 15, 2022

Larry David Bass, 73, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022.

Graveside service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Edgecombe Memorial Park with Pastor Sonny Simpson officiating.

Larry was survived by his wife of 47 years, Jacqueline S. Bass; 3 sons, Marvin Adcox, Robert Bass, and Rodney Bass (Tara); grandchildren,...

Aug 15, 2022

Mrs. Evelyn Burdette entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on August 16, 2022, at her home after months of declining health.

Visitation will be at 12:30 - 2:00 PM Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Carlisle Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at Carlisle Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Crabtree. Burial...

Aug 14, 2022

Charles Dew, 75, lost his battle with cancer and entered his eternal home Sunday night. He is now rejoicing with his Mom, Dad and Brother and I'm pretty sure he going to be waxing his shagging shoes and sliding across the floor Wednesday night with the other great shaggers that have gone before him. As everyone that knew him,...

Aug 10, 2022

Susan Williams Moore of Rocky Mount and Washington, NC died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 10.

Born January 13, 1969, in Tarboro, she was the daughter of Judith Thompson and Frederick Alton Williams Junior.

Susan was a 1987 graduate of Tarboro High School and received her Bachelor of Science Cum Laude in 1991 from Meredith College. She...

Aug 3, 2022

Barbara Fields Radford, 86, passed away on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022, peacefully with her family by her side.

She was born on March 9th, 1936, in Greene County to Harry and Lossie Fields.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Kermit Roger Radford Sr.; daughter, Terri Ann Radford; parents, Harry and...

Jul 24, 2022

Dorothy Schwamberger Rogister, 80, of Tarboro passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday July 24th.

She was born to parents Walter Bernard Schwamberger and Augusta Kirkland Schwamberger on April 23rd 1942 in Long Island, New York. She graduated from Pascack Regional High School in Hillsdale, NJ.

After her family moved to Speed, NC she...

Jul 19, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Barrett Temple, 84, died July 19th at ECU Health-Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro.

Service Information Update: A Memorial Service for Betty Temple will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 17th, 2022 at Calvary Episcopal Church, Tarboro, NC. The reception will follow the service with family and friends gathering.

Betty was born on...

Jul 19, 2022

It is with a heavy heart to announce the death of our beloved, Mary Lou Etheridge Hilbourn. She passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday Morning, July 19, 2022. At the age of 73. Lou has battled cancer and then a long illness due to surgeries in the past several years.

Lou is survived by her husband of 52...