Feb 14, 2022

Michael Wayne Travis Sr., 66, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 14, 2022. Michael did not wish to have a funeral or memorial service. He wanted to be cremated and for immediate family to have a private service at a later date.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Felts...

Feb 14, 2022

Ruth Hazel Padgett, 93, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, February 14th, 2022.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 17th at the Padgett Family Cemetery in Mildred with Reverend David Wilson officiating.

Hazel was born on October 17, 1928 in Tarboro to the late George and...

Feb 13, 2022

Donna Virginia Whitehurst, 70, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022.

Donna was born in Edgecombe County on June 28, 1951 to the late George H. Whitehurst, Sr. and Virginia Bottoms.

She is survived by a sister, Julie Jackson; brothers, George H. Whitehurst, Jr. (Kay); Tommy Whitehurst (Diane); Gary Whitehurst (Debra).

A private...

Feb 11, 2022

Todd Troth, 59, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at Vidant Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Carlisle Funeral Home.

Family will receive friends at Carlisle Funeral Home, Tuesday, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

Todd was employed with Greenleaf Nursery as a...

Feb 8, 2022

Linda Shrock Morgan was called home by our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 8th, 2022.

She was born in Norfolk, VA to George William and Della Shrock on December 26th, 1946.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 12,2022 at Pinetops Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Smith officiating.

Linda loved...

Feb 7, 2022

Barbara Jean Lynn, 73, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022.

She was born in Edgecombe County to King Joseph and Minnie Ruth Lynn on March 16, 1948.

Barbara was a retired RN from Edgecombe County Health Department after many years of service. She was a member of Brentwood Pentecostal Holiness Church and loved to...

Feb 7, 2022

Alice Boswell Carpenter, 89, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022.

Graveside service will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Evergreen Memorial Estates, Grifton, NC.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Robert Carpenter; her parents, Alfred Jasper Boswell and Ida Ruth Davis; and son, George Alfred Carpenter.

Feb 6, 2022

James Otis Bulluck Jr, "JR", 32, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022. He was born on June 10, 1989, the son of James and Crystal Bulluck.

JR was employed by Town of Tarboro Fire Department where he was recently promoted to Fire Engineer. He served the Town of Tarboro proudly for 9 years. In addition, JR was...

Feb 5, 2022

Jo Anna Harrell, 67, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 .

Funeral service will be held Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 2:00 pm, First Pentecostal Holiness Church with Reverend Roland Harrell and Reverend Bobby Forehand officiating. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the church.

Feb 4, 2022

Gerald Wayne Abrams, 78, of Pinetops, N.C., passed away at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville on  Friday, February 4, 2022.

Gerald was born in Edgecombe County on June 26, 1943. He was raised on the family farm near Crisp, N.C., where he learned the importance of working, providing for family, and contributing to community. He attended Crisp...

Feb 2, 2022

Ralph McGay Lewis III passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

He was born in Nash County on November 23,1982 to Ralph M. Lewis Jr. Ralph was raised by his grandparents, Yvonne Wilson Lewis and Ralph McGay Lewis Sr.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph M. Lewis Jr. In...

Jan 31, 2022

Woodrow "Big Woody" Parisher, Jr., 67, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022.

Funeral service will be on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at Carlisle Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park officiated by Dr. C. J. Cauble.

Woodrow was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Parisher, Sr., and Anna...

Jan 30, 2022

David Whitehurst, Sr., 76, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at his home.

David was born in Edgecombe County to Harvey and Thelma Whitehurst.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth Bryant, and Bill Whitehurst.

He retired from Superior Cable Co. after many years of service....

Jan 29, 2022

Dennis Ray Anderson, 64 of Rocky Mount, passed away at home on Saturday, January 29th, 2022.

Dennis worked at Nacco Materials Handling Group (Yale) of Greenville, NC for over 30 years. Dennis will be dearly missed and always remembered.

Dennis was proceeded in death by his mother and father, David Anderson and Betty Summerlin Anderson,...

Jan 29, 2022

Joseph Pender Hathaway (Jody) passed away Saturday morning, January 29, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Aaron and Clara Pender Hathaway, and his wife Olivia Hadnott Hathaway.

He is survived by his children Jo Ann Carr (David), Pender Hathaway (Pam), and Curtis Hathaway (Dorothy), grandchildren Laurie Baker (Brandon), Davy Carr, Beth...

Jan 27, 2022

Shirley Lewis Jones, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital.  She was a long-time resident of Tarboro and spent her career with Carolina Telephone/Sprint until her retirement in 1990.  Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, beloved sister, and dear friend to many.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jan 27, 2022

Rachel Corbett Summerlin passed away suddenly Thursday January 27th at Vidant Medical Center. Rachel was born in Pitt County to Arthur Corbett and Martha Forbes Corbett. The second of four children, Rachel had the benefit of growing up in a close knit, Christian family attending Dilda's Grove Free Will Baptist church.

Rachel graduated from South Edgecombe High...

Jan 25, 2022

Our beloved brother, Dwight Douglas Walters, has passed from this earth on January 25, 2022, to be with Jesus.

He is survived by his sister, Midgie W. Harrell (Butch) of Tarboro and brother, Edward Walter of Raleigh.

He was preceded in death by his parent, Vivian, and Tom Walters; and brother, Thomas Noble Walters (Tommie)....

Jan 25, 2022

Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Pigg, 57, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Brentwood Pentecostal Holiness Church officiated by Rev. Paul Mobley. Burial will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park.

Kenny enjoyed playing the bass guitar especially for his church family. He loved...

Jan 23, 2022

Edgar William Kilby, Jr. died January 23rd in Vidant Edgecombe Hospital after fighting a short battle with cancer- he was 86.

He was born April 29th, 1935 in Marion, Virginia to Edgar William Kilby and Ollie Washington (Worley) Kilby. He was the seventh of eight children and lived his childhood days in Salem, Virginia.  As a child...