Jan 27, 2026

Edith Mae Webb Potts, 102, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be at 2:00 – 3:00 pm on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Carlisle Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at 3:00pm at Pineview Cemetery in Pinetops, which is offered by Rev. Aaron Saufley.

Edith was born on...

Jan 24, 2026

Gladys Calhoun Shelton, 100, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Carlisle Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Calvary Episcopal Church.

Gladys Shelton was born on October 2, 1925 in Edgecombe County to...

Jan 24, 2026

Sandra Whitehurst Dail, 82 known as "Granny" passed away on January 24, 2026 at ECU Health in Tarboro. Born on October 10, 1943 daughter of the late Russell and Maude Thomas Whitehurst.

In addition of her parents, and all of her siblings she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years Willie L. Dail....

Jan 23, 2026

Susan Cannon Hoke, 54, of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, too soon and deeply loved.

Born March 16, 1971, in Tarboro, Susan was the daughter of Ashton Hodges "Butch" Cannon and Patricia Manning Cannon. She lived with a warmth and kindness that touched everyone who knew her.

On April 26,...

Jan 20, 2026

John Charles "Charlie" Johnson entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on January 20, 2026, closing a life marked by devotion, integrity, and deep love for his family and faith.

Born on September 30, 1938, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro, NC, Charlie was the son of Lucy Oliver Johnson and John Marion Johnson. He grew...

Jan 18, 2026

Frederick Leggett Nelson, 83, passed away on Sunday, January 18th, 2026.

**Due to possible inclement weather the Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 7th at 2:00 pm at Gold Point Christian Church, located at 19947 NC Hwy 903, Robersonville, NC 27871. We apologize for any inconvenience and just want everyone to be safe.

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Jan 17, 2026

Margie Stalls passed away Saturday, January 17. 2026. She was born Margie Allison Burnette November 26, 1932 near Speed, North Carolina, the 3rd of 11 children of the late Beatrice and Franklin Burnette. She graduated from Tarboro High School, and married Linwood D Stalls Sr. (predeceased). She lived most of her adult life in Suffolk and Portsmouth, Virginia, residing...

Jan 12, 2026

Charles Lee Wall, 78, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Carlisle Funeral Home with the funeral service following at 2:00pm in the Chapel with Rev. Johnny Hendricks and Rev. Exum Harrell officiating the services.

He was preceded...

Jan 9, 2026

Virgil Lee Kirkland, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 8, 2026. Born on August 11, 1932 in Edgecombe County, NC, Virgil was the son of the late Robert Leonard Kirkland and Nina Harris Kirkland. He graduated from Leggett High School before entering the Air Force....

Jan 7, 2026

Meanon 'Peewee' Lee Brown, 84, formerly of Tarboro, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday January 7, 2026.

Visitation & service will be held Sunday January 11th, 2026, at 1pm at Carlisle Funeral Home in Tarboro, NC. Graveside service will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park, in Tarboro, NC with Micky Miller officiating.

Meanon was...

Jan 6, 2026

JR Harris, 46, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at UNC Nash Hospital.

He was born in Edgecombe County, NC, on March 13, 1979, to the late Johnny Harris and Linda Benson.

JR never met a stranger he wouldn't speak to.  When you left him, you left feeling like you had known him your...

Jan 5, 2026

Lela Mae Brown Taylor "Tootsie", 72, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00 pm on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Carlisle Funeral Home with funeral service following in the Chapel at 2:00pm.

Lela was a loving mother, sister, and friend. She adored spending time with her family, but she...

Jan 2, 2026

Marian Marie Goodwin, 61, of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away tragically on January 2, 2026. Born on September 16, 1964, in Tampa, Florida, Marian lived a full and spirited life defined by strength, humor, and boundless love for her family.

A proud graduate of Tarboro High School, Marian built a meaningful life marked by important achievements, like...

Jan 1, 2026

Linda Noble Bowen was called home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 01, 2026. 

Linda was born on November 23, 1941 to her parents, Bernell and Bert Noble of Tarboro, NC. She was the middle child with an older brother, Jimmie, and a younger sister, Carolyn. Linda grew up in Tarboro and was always a dedicated student. She...

Jan 1, 2026

Joe Kelly Proctor, Jr., born October 9, 1946, passed away on January 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, faith, and love for his family.

Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joe Kelly Proctor, Sr.; his mother, Blanche Benson Proctor; his sister, Alice Proctor Orr; and his beloved wife of 33 years, Susan Godwin...

Dec 30, 2025

Jonathan Eugene Bryant, affectionately known as "Jroc" and "Boot," age 42, passed away on December 30, 2025, in Greenville, North Carolina. He was a resident of Tarboro, North Carolina.

Jonathan was born on October 29, 1983, in Durham, North Carolina, to Sheila Grey Savage Lewis and Elton Eugene "Gene" Bryant, who preceded him in death.

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Dec 30, 2025

Betty Holland Summerlin (69) of Tarboro, went to her Heavenly home on December 30th, 2025. Betty was preceded in death by her two precious daughters, Tonia Gail Summerlin and Teresa Summerlin-Mobley. She was also preceded in death by her beloved parents, Annie Pearl, and William "Eddie" Holland; her sister, Joan Griffin; and her brothers, Harold, Gerald, William, Mitchell, and...

Dec 27, 2025

Lennis Earl Turner, age 82, passed away at his home on December 27, 2025. He was born on September 19, 1943.

Lennis was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his family deeply. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Janet Bradley Turner. He also leaves behind his children, Kevin Turner (Barbara) of...

Dec 24, 2025

Elizabeth Alford Tyson was born on November 25, 1925 to Jessie and Lydia Alford in Tarboro North Carolina. The eldest of six children Elizabeth was predeceased by brothers Jesse, Clayton, Lee, Gene and Johnny Alford. On February 15, 1948 Elizabeth married Ronald Earl Tyson who predeceased her in 2007. Surviving are two daughters Carolyn Tyson of Morehead City, NC,...

Dec 17, 2025

Dewey Nelson "Nelson" Hoke, 87, of Conetoe, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025. Born on May 31, 1938, in Statesville, North Carolina, Nelson was the son of Dewey Randolph Hoke and Mary Allene Plyler.

Nelson was a man full of joy, known for his smile, positive spirit, and love of people. He never met...