Aug 25, 2021

Lois Faye Tew (Hickman) passed away peacefully at her home August 25, 2021, surrounded by family, and loved ones.

She was born January 17, 1936, in Goldsboro, NC. She was an avid reader, loved gardening, photography, poetry, and cooking.

She was the mother to Gloria Klar (Avery) of Jacksonville, FL; Lois Ann Avery of Tarboro,...

Aug 23, 2021

On Monday, August 23, 2021, William "Bill" Terry of Tarboro, NC, loving husband and father of five children, left us to be in his eternal home at the age of 77. Bill was born in Scotland Neck, NC on May 7, 1944.

Raised in Cofield, NC, after graduating high school, he was drafted in U.S. Army and...

Aug 22, 2021

Thomas Franklin Belch, 74, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 22, 2021.

Graveside funeral will be at Edgecombe Memorial Park at 11:00am on Tuesday, August 24th, with Reverend Billy Crabtree and John Rosal officiating.

Tommy was born in Tarboro to the late Raleigh "Sleepy" and Ramona Belch. He was...

Aug 20, 2021

Wendy Keel, 47, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC. after a courageous battle with cancer. She is now in her Heavenly Home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She loved life, family and friends never met a stranger, had a sincere care of others and willing to do anything for...

Aug 19, 2021

Mrs. Virginia Louise Owens, age 31, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center.

She was born in Edgecombe County on July 8, 1990 to John Owens and Valerie Webb. She was an outspoken person, loved attending church, singing, and helping anyone she could.

Virginia is preceded in death by her late...

Aug 19, 2021

Gordon Gene Lichtenfels, 80, Pinetops, North Carolina, died August 19, 2021.

Gene was born January 20, 1941 in Robinson, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Doris and Herman Lichtenfels. Gene was married to Dorothy (Dottie) Allshouse for 59 years. They had two children Diane and Steve.

Gene began working life, like his 4...

Aug 19, 2021

Madison Fisher, Jr, 84 passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his home with his family at his side.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021, at First Baptist Church of Tarboro, 3:00 pm with Pastor Lamont Hemminger officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery, Nashville, N. C.

Madison was born in...

Aug 15, 2021

Jose Ricardo Torres age 57 of Edgecombe County lost his fight on this earth August 15, 2021. To claim is victory on the heavenly grounds.

Jose was born in Cuba to the late Pedro and Josefa Torres on March 26, 1964. Moved to Florida where him and his family gained citizenship and a new life.

...

Aug 14, 2021

Kristen Elizabeth Harrell, 38, passed away on Saturday August 14, 2021.

Kristen was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend.  Kristen enjoyed spending her time with family and friends. Anyone who had the opportunity to know her and spend time with her, loved her. She was the life of the party. You would surely have a great...

Aug 13, 2021

Gene F. Bass, age 58, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love and prayer on August 13, 2021. Though he will be missed in the natural realm by those who loved him, he surely found his home in the arms of his Savior.

A celebration of his life will be held at a graveside service on...

Aug 13, 2021

Robert "Bobby" Wayne Williams, age 75 passed away Friday August 13,2021. He was born in Edgecombe County On August 18, 1945, he was the son of the late Mildred Daughtridge Williams and James "Jimmy" Williams. He was also preceded in death by his beloved son Daniel "Sport" Williams and grandson Carson Rhodes.

Bobby is survived by his...

Aug 12, 2021

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Graveside will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 13, 2021 at the Dew Family Cemetery, 75 Colonial Road, Tarboro.

Billy DeLoatch Dew, 80, of Tarboro, died at his home on Thursday, August 12, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Billy lived and worked on the family farm that he...

Aug 10, 2021

Henry "Buck" Julius Webb,70, passed away on August 10, 2021.

The memorial service will be Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. at Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro, NC. Visitation will be Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Carlisle Funeral Home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Nannie Webb, and 7 siblings.

Aug 9, 2021

William Alvin "Al" Dawson, Jr., age 63, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Dot Dawson, and father, Alvin "Sweetie" Dawson.  Al is survived by his sister Sharon Dawson Buchanan of Cornelius, NC and nephews Jacob and Ben Buchanan.

Al attended East Carolina University and previously enjoyed working as...

Aug 9, 2021

Steven Lee Cherry (Steve), 55, entered his heavenly home on Monday August, 9, 2021. Just as he'd prayed for, he slipped away peacefully, alongside the love of his life.

Steve was born in Tarboro, to the late Doris Lee Cherry (DL) and Lillian Little Cherry. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Steve grew...

Aug 8, 2021

Lettie Iona Scott, 86, passed away on Sunday August 8, 2021.

Funeral services will be held at Penders Chapel Baptist Church, Tarboro, NC on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Johnny Hendricks officiating. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park.

Iona was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a...

Aug 5, 2021

George Clifford Wombles, 82, passed into the Kingdom of Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on August 5, 2021. He was born, in Crawford, Georgia to Clifford Wardell and Annie Lou Wombles.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Hagans Wombles of Tarboro; brothers, Joseph Nathaniel Wombles of...

Aug 4, 2021

Michael Parker Woodruff (November 15, 1951 - August 4, 2021) has passed away at the Fountains at the Albemarle.

A Tarboro resident for most of his life, many know him as owner of C & G Restaurant and Catering. After that, he enjoyed seeing the country as a truck driver.

Services will be held on ...

Aug 3, 2021

Elizabeth (Spunk) Wade (August 6, 1937 -- August 3, 2021) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband George (Boot) Wade, her daughters Mary (Pete) Hathaway, and Barbara Corbett, and her Granddaughter Michelle Hathaway. Elizabeth is survived by her two sons, Donnie Wade (Kay); Billy Wade (Eugenia); and daughter...

Jul 29, 2021

Jane Elizabeth Madry, born to Wiley and Willie Craft of Oak City, age 86, passed away on July 29, 2021 in Tarboro, North Carolina. She was survived by siblings Frankie Craft, Charles Craft, William (Tiny) Craft, and Brenda Williamson. She was also survived by daughter Rebecca Stevens, her husband George and Rebecca's children Hope, Taz, and Lonnie, son Larry...