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...

Jan 19, 2022

Michael John Miracco, 62 years of age, passed away in his family home on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022, at 5:00 pm.

Michael had his master's degree and worked for the New York Department of Health in Manhattan post-university. In his later years, he would spend his time as a stay-at-home father to his three children, and husband...

Jan 18, 2022

Christopher Scott passed away peacefully on January 18, 2022, at the age of 74 after a courageous battle with kidney failure and daily home dialysis and a recent battle of cancer, surrounded by family who will continue to honor his legacy by living life to the fullest.

He was a member of the Hamilton Church of Christ,...

Jan 18, 2022

Ferrell Lee Rollins, Sr., 94, of Tarboro, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of January 18, 2022.

A graveside memorial service is planned for the day after his birthday on Saturday May 21, 2022 at Greenwood Cemetery in Tarboro, NC at 2:00 PM.

Ferrell was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie...

Jan 18, 2022

Peggy Pulley Pearce, 72 years of age, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Peggy was born in Tarboro, NC on February 5, 1949 to Merkle Fred and Montcello Grady Pulley. She graduated from Tarboro High School and attended Hardbarger Business School in Raleigh, NC. After graduating she went to work for Turlington, Flowers and...

Jan 17, 2022

Loving Memory

Joyce Ann Camper, age 66, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 17th, 2022, at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount, NC, with her daughter Wendy by her side, with whom she resided with.

She was born August 5th, 1955, in Salem, New Jersey. Many people would describe Joyce as the friendliest, most loving,...

Jan 15, 2022

Howard Keith Hunt passed away at Vidant Hospital due to heart complications on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

Keith graduated from ECU and began working at Ardagh Corporation, formerly Ball Foster, located in Wilson. He retired in 2017 after 38 years of service. He enjoyed playing guitar and trips to the guitar shops. He loved and cared for...

Jan 14, 2022

Jean W. Pridgen, 73, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and loved everyone she met. She will be greatly missed.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Carlisle Funeral Home officiated by Pastor Ray Jones. Burial will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park....

Jan 11, 2022

Tarboro

Charles "Chuck" Roger Hale Jr., 64 years of age passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 1:30pm.

He was born in Edgecombe County on July 14, 1957 to Charles and Nora Hale.

Visitation for Charles "Chuck" Hale Jr. will be held at 10am on Saturday, January 15,...

Jan 11, 2022

Ted Allen Webb, 82, passed away on January 11, 2022.

He was born in Edgecombe County to Newett Webb and Clarice Watkins Webb.

Graveside service will be Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 2:30 P.M. at Edgecombe Memorial Park.

Ted was a Retired Sergeant of the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office. Sgt. Webb began his...

Jan 9, 2022

Strength is the capacity to withstand great force or pressure. That definition embodies the very being of Angie Griffin. Throughout her life, she faced many obstacles yet continued to forge ahead and live her life the best she could. The light of her life was becoming a Mema to her 13 grandchildren. She fought a courageous battle with cancer...

Jan 9, 2022

Nannie Lee Stallings, aged 77, passed away at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital on Jan. 9, 2022 after a short battle with Covid and respiratory illness. Mrs. Stallings was born in Edgecombe County on Sept. 25, 1944 to Nannie Summerlin. She attended school at Crisp Elementary and graduated from Tarboro High.

Graveside service will be Wednesday, January 12, 2022...

Jan 9, 2022

Mr. Frank Linwood Johnson, age 66 of Rocky Mount passed away at his home on January 9, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father Haywood and Lorraine Harrell Johnson.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Susan Johnson of the home, two daughters Christy Collier of Macclesfield, Niki Johnson...

Jan 7, 2022

Gary "Mitchell" Holland, age 69, of Tarboro passed away at home on January 7, 2022. He was born October 22, 1952, in Wilson County to Eddie and Pearl Holland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Denise Garrett; grandson, Christian; sister, Joan Griffin; and brothers, Harold, Charles, William, and Gerald Holland.

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Jan 6, 2022

Mr. Wilbur Clayton Meeks, age 82 of Conetoe passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Vidant Edgecombe Hospital.

Wilbur graduated from Bethel High School in 1957. His work career began with the Colonial Store in Tarboro where he was advanced to produce manager when it became Big Star. After this he changed to a career...