Nov 28, 2021

Ora Lee Proctor Smith, 98, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by the love of her family on November 28, 2021.

Funeral services will be held December 1, 2021, at 11:00 am, with visitation before the service from 10 until 11, at the First Free Will Baptist Church, 3150 Western Boulevard, Tarboro, NC

Ora...

Nov 26, 2021

Aldean Morris, 85, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021.

Graveside service will be held Monday, November 29, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Edgecombe Memorial Park officiated by Pastor Jeff Holden.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Whitley and Martha Webb Whitley; husband Bobby Morris; and son-in-law, Tommy Keel.

She...

Nov 23, 2021

Thelma Loretta Tabacchi Johndrow, 84, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents Fred Lawrence Tabacchi and Thelma Irene White; her husband of 58 years Leroy Edward Johndrow; her son Lawrence Lee Johndrow, her daughter Janet Johndrow Coley; her two grandsons Frank "Nick" Fowler and William "BJ" Leitch.

Nov 22, 2021

Gary George Segars, 58, passed away on Monday November 22, 2021, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, N.C.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 6:00 PM at Heartsease Volunteer Fire Department with Pastor Billy Crabtree officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00–6:00 pm on Saturday, November 27, at the fire station.

Nov 19, 2021

Keith Lewis Weathersbee 59, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 2:00 pm, Carlisle Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at Carlisle Funeral Home, Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

Keith was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting. He...

Nov 18, 2021

Tarboro, North Carolina

Emily "Emmy" Gordon Waddell Havard died peacefully on November 18, 2021 at the age of 102.

Born October 3, 1919 in Cape Charles, Virginia, she was the daughter of Emily McDowell Neal Waddell and James Gordon Waddell.

After graduating from Hollins College and marriage, she moved to Gulfport, Mississippi, where...

Nov 15, 2021

Daniel "Danny", "Pop Pop" Leggett, Sr.,75, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021.

He was preceded in death by wives Elizabeth Fox Leggett and Brenda Sutton Leggett; parents Mary Frances Leggett and Julius Earl Leggett, Sr.; brothers JE Leggett, Jr., Curtis Leggett and Tracy Leggett; sister Susan L. Williams; and nephew Sgt. David Blake Williams.

Nov 11, 2021

Inez was born March 10, 1933, in Wayne County to parents L.H. Walston and Pennie Jones Walston. She married James Mathew Harris and had five children, Billy J. Harris, Jimmy R. Harris (who died shortly after birth) Donald E. Harris, Bobby C. Harris, and Tammy I. Harris.

Funeral service will be held at The Church of God...

Nov 10, 2021

Milton House Tolson, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Tarboro on November 10, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas L. Tolson, Sr. and Effie Proctor Tolson; sisters: Nora Tolson Flanagan and Eva Tolson Sugg; brothers: Thomas Lester Tolson, Jr., William Dock Tolson, Fred Lewis Tolson, and Joe Pat Tolson.

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Nov 9, 2021

Earldean Trevathan Webb, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the Hospice House in Greenville, NC.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Pineview Cemetery, Pinetops, NC with Pastor John Melancon and Reverend Randy Smith officiating. The family will receive friends in the sanctuary after the...

Nov 6, 2021

Michael Alex Harrell, 57, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021.

Funeral service will be Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at Webbs Chapel Baptist Church, Macclesfield NC, officiated by Ralph Dawson Webb. Burial will follow at Macclesfield Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Amos Kinchin Harrell, Jr. and Janie Varnell Harrell, ...

Nov 4, 2021

Joseph F. "Joe" Gardner 74 passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at his home with his family at his side.

Graveside service will be held Sunday, November 7, 2021, 2:00 pm at Greenwood Cemetery, with Military Honors. Joe proudly served his country, serving in the U. S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.

Oct 31, 2021

Mecie Badgett McHone, 100, formerly of Mount Airy, died October 31, 2021, at her home at The Fountains at the Albemarle, Tarboro, NC. She was born in Surry County, NC, on January 28, 1921 to Charles and Susan Key Badgett. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Roy W. McHone, her son, Steven L. McHone...

Oct 31, 2021

Hal Maurice Parker, Jr. passed away October 31, 2021.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 11:00 A.M at Moseley Family Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hal Maurice Parker and mother, Ellen Hester Moseley Parker.

He is survived by his sister, Mary Ellen Parker.

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Oct 31, 2021

Richard Whitehead Pickette, passed peacefully at The Homeplace on Sunday, October 31st, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. His partner, best friend, soulmate and caregiver, Brenda Riddick, was by his side.

A graveside will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in Sunnyside Cemetery, Scotland Neck, NC with the Reverend Steve Herring officiating....

Oct 30, 2021

James Hardy Council Jr., 69, passed away on Saturday, Oct, 30, 2021.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM at the Oak City Cemetery on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

James was born in Edgecombe County on May 13, 1952 to the late James Hardy Council, Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Council.

He is...

Oct 28, 2021

Mr. Charles Donley "Don" Bass, age 69 of Tarboro passed away on October 28, 2021 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital after a lengthy Illness.

Don worked many years in the Floral business with Greenleaf Nursery.

Don is preceded in death by his parents Luther and Madeleine Bass and brother William Clark Bass.

He is...

Oct 26, 2021

Carol Elizabeth Barefoot Martinez, 46, of Tarboro, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 26th. Carol was born in Elizabeth City, NC on May 25th, 1975. She was the daughter of Elizabeth and Lester Baker, Jr and the late Andrew Jackson Barefoot.

She is survived by her children, Matthew Ryan Barefoot of Benson, Amber Nicole Barefoot of Macclesfield,...

Oct 26, 2021

Dorothy W. Denton, 78 passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 11:00 am, Edgecombe Memorial Park with Pastor Michael Bryan officiating.

Dorothy was born in Nash County to Mason and Lessie Coley West, February 23, 1943.

She is survived by her loving family including...

Oct 20, 2021

Dennis (Denny) Ward Crisp, 72 of Crisp, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 after a period of declining health.

Denny was preceded in death by his parents Buck and Louise Crisp; sister Betty Marshall and brother Tommy Crisp.

He is survived by sister, Jackie Townsend of Hickory and brother,...