Lenore Ruffin Westbrook
Oct 30, 2022
Mary Lenore Ruffin Westbrook
Lenore Ruffin Westbrook, 85, died at her home in Tarboro on October 30, 2022. A lifelong resident of Tarboro, she was the devoted daughter of Mack Thomas Ruffin, Jr and Margaret Denson Ruffin.
Lenore was a high school basketball player, a cheerleader, a lifeguard, and a swim instructor for the Tarboro...
Michael Ray Batts
Oct 28, 2022
Michael Ray Batts, age 53, passed away on October 28, 2022, at ECU Health in Greenville surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his loving family including his wife Angel Batts, their children Morgan Nobles (Dean), Maddie Batts (Hunter), Christian Taylor and Mary Elizabeth Taylor; his Granddaughter Everett Rae Nobles; his parents Ray and Diane Batts;...
Allen B. Wilson
Oct 19, 2022
Allen B. "Mike" Wilson, 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services, 804 N. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg, NC, officiated by Reverend Bill Haley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard A. and Kathleen...
Mary Morris Whitehurst
Oct 17, 2022
Mary Morris Whitehurst, 82, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022.
Graveside service will be at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Edgecombe Memorial Park.
Mary was born on June 13, 1940, to the late Floyd Raymond and Lessie Wells Morris. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper at Marrow-Pitt Hardware Store....
Nora Mae Hale
Oct 14, 2022
Nora Mae Dennie Hale, 94, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.,
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 12 noon at Carlisle Funeral Home with Pastor Johnny Hendricks officiating. Burial will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park.
Nora was born in Edgecombe County on March 31,...
John Rodgers Leggett
Oct 12, 2022
John "Rodgers" Leggett, born May 5, 1956, passed away on Wednesday, October 12th 2022 at his home surrounded by family.
Rodgers was preceded in death by his parents, William Vance and Peggy Rodgers Leggett, his brother, James Warren Leggett and his daughter Jessica Rodgers Leggett.
He is survived by is wife of 39 years Gwen...
Francisco Flores-Palacios
Oct 11, 2022
Francisco Flores-Palacios, 60, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 15 at Carlisle Funeral Home. Visitation with family and friends will start at 2:00 PM at the funeral home.
Cisco was preceded in death by his father, Jesus Flores-Palacios; and his x-wife Betsy.
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Dillon Woolard Ingalls
Oct 11, 2022
Dillon Woolard Ingalls, born on December 24, 1937, passed away on October 11, 2022. Dillon served his country in the U.S. Navy.
He was predeceased by his parents, Gotha and Oma Ingalls; sons, Tony Ingalls and Wayne Ingalls; grandson, Charles Williams; and brother, Doug Ingalls.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Ingalls; daughter, Tammy...
Gerald Lloyd Edge
Oct 8, 2022
Gerald Lloyd Edge, son of Johnnie B. Edge and Mable Maness Edge was born May 17, 1933, in Fayetteville, NC, in the Massey Hill village where he attended school, graduating in 1951. He attended Southern Pilgrim College in Kernersville, NC and graduated in 1955. He earned a Bachelor of Divinity degree from Pfeiffer College in 1965, and a Master...
James Sherwood White
Oct 7, 2022
On Friday, October 7, 2022, James Sherwood White passed away peacefully at his home from natural causes.
Sherwood was born in November 1936 in Bethel. He attended Bethel schools and then joined the U.S. Army in 1962 and served in Korea.
After serving time in the Army, he married his wife Jean and has been...
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...
