Robert Keith Grantham
Jul 28, 2021
Robert Keith Grantham, 37, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Keith was born in Germany on January 9, 1984.
Keith was preceded in death by his grandfather, Johnnie Ruel Taylor, father, Marvin Lee Grantham.
He was survived by his mom and dad, Kathy and Ed Scott; daughter, Kairi Grantham; son, Thorne Grantham;...
Jerry Lewis Twiddy
Jul 25, 2021
Jerry Lewis Twiddy, 79 of Tarboro, NC, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021.
He was born in Baltimore, MD on May 9, 1942 to the late Lewis Twiddy and Elaine Fields Twiddy.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Edgecombe Memorial Park with the Rev. Raymond...
Bobby Gene Hannah
Jul 25, 2021
Bobby Hannah, 54, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021.
The service will be at Carlisle Funeral Home at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday with Pastor Sammy Wood officiating. Burial will follow at St. Michaels Episcopal Church Cemetery.
He was born, March 29, 1967, in Virginia to William Clayton Hannah and Lossie Bell Brock.
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Ernest Ray ("Ernie") Poling
Jul 23, 2021
Ernest Ray Poling passed peacefully in the presence of family on Friday, July 23, 2021.
Ernie will be remembered for his humble, generous heart and quick wit. He would help anyone tackle any project and volunteered his time at a moment's notice. He spent his spare time with his family and loved to visit with his grandchildren....
Mable Hathaway Summerlin
Jul 22, 2021
Mable Hathaway Summerlin, 82, of Elm City, NCÂ passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Wilson Rehab & Nursing Center, Wilson.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Sunday, July 25th at Carlisle Funeral Home-701 Hospital Dr., Tarboro.
The family will hold a private graveside at a later date.
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Jean Dudley (Whitehurst) Zachary
Jul 22, 2021
Jean Whitehurst Zachary, 85, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM in Bethel Cemetery on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Jean was born in Pitt County on August 8, 1935 to the late Richard Russell Whitehurst and Maude Thomas Whitehurst.
In addition to her parents, she...
Helen Hunter (Baber) Fout
Jul 20, 2021
Helen Hunter Baber Fout, 94, of Tarboro. North Carolina, died July 20, 2021, at The Fountains at the Albemarle.
Helen was born in Batesville, Virginia, on September 16, 1926, to Hunter Charles and Emma Lina Brown Baber. Upon graduating high school, Helen began her 30-year career in the textile industry in Covington, Virginia, and ended that career...
Paul Horton Etheridge
Jul 18, 2021
Paul Horton Etheridge, 62, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021.
He was born in Edgecombe County on May 10, 1959 to the late H.M. Horton Etheridge, Jr. and Shirley Davenport Etheridge.
He is survived by a son, Brock Etheridge; and grandson, Gabriel Etheridge.
Services will be announced at a later time.
Lenward Wesley Jones, Jr.
Jul 15, 2021
Lenward "Len" Wesley Jones, Jr, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital
Funeral service will be held Monday, July 19, 2021, 11:00 am, Carlisle Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Macclesfield Cemetery. As a lifelong resident of Edgecombe County, Len loved the Lord and his family and always made time for his many friends....
Sue Marie (Chapman) Joines
Jul 14, 2021
Sue Marie Joines, 72, passed away at her home on July 14, 2021.
Graveside will be held Saturday July 17th, 2021, at 11:00 am Edgecombe Memorial Park with Pastor Wayne Flora officiating.
Sue was preceded in death by her daughter, Michele Joines, her brothers, Charles Chapman, David Lee Chapman, and John Chapman.
She...
Matt Sugg Cobb
Jul 12, 2021
Matt S. Cobb beloved husband, father, brother, friend, and Papa died at home on Monday, July 12, 2021.
A proud resident of Pinetops his entire life, he was born to Willis Edwin Cobb (Billy) and Ruth Phillips Cobb on October 14, 1949. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Cobb...
Ella Mae Newton
Jun 30, 2021
Ella Mae Newton, 78, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 1:00 pm, Carlisle Funeral Home with Pastor Sammy Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park.
She retired from Mayo Knitting Mill after 41...
Vickie Lynn Briley
Jun 23, 2021
Vickie Lynn Briley, age 58 of Tarboro, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
Vickie was born in Edgecombe County on November 4, 1962 to Columbus and Ella Taylor Newton.
She is survived by her husband David Lee Briley of the home, her children Tonya Owens (Jamie), Bobby Allen Jr, Victoria Allen...
Claudia Marie Blackwell-Hardy
Jun 21, 2021
Claudia Marie Blackwell-Hardy, 87, of Tarboro, NC passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 21, 2021.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 26, 2021 in Greenwood Cemetery. Viewing and visitation will be held at the graveside.
Claudia was born in Edgecombe County on May 3, 1934 to...
Lois Morris Lewis
Jun 21, 2021
Lois Morris Lewis "Teensy", 86, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00PM in Macclesfield Cemetery on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 with Rev. Jason Braswell officiating.
She was born in Edgecombe County on May 9, 1935 to the late Julius C. and Lina Thorne Morris.
In addition...
Doris Lancaster Letchworth
Jun 15, 2021
Doris Lancaster Letchworth, 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital. Many of you remember her as the "Avon Lady." She served the Tarboro area for several years. She later owned and operated Helen and Doris' Clothing Store in Pinetops.
She was born in Edgecombe County on February 11, 1934 to the late...
Jesse Bullock
Jun 12, 2021
Jesse Bullock, 83, of Tarboro NC, passed away on June 12, 2021.
Funeral service will be held at Carlisle Funeral Home at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Burial will follow in Barr Family Cemetery, 897 Holland Road, Greenville, NC.
Jesse was born in Pitt County on May 8, 1938 to Joe and Lily...
Arthur Ray Manning
Jun 12, 2021
Arthur Ray Manning ,age 82, of Speed, NC died peacefully June 12. 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Nash County on March 20, 1939 to the late Eli and Emma Burgess Manning.
He was a hardworking farmer all his life. As a young man, he was a long distance...
Kenneth Brandle Bullock
Jun 10, 2021
Kenneth B. Bullock, 85 died at his home on Thursday, June 10, 2021. He was born May 17, 1936 in Martin County, NC, the son of the late Nathan Andrew and Tessie Taylor Bullock.
Kenneth met and married the love of his life, Betsy F. Griffin December 30, 1960. They lived the first 9 years of their...
Betty Faye (Walker) Deal
Jun 10, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Walker Deal announces her passing on June 10, 2021. She was born in Washington, NC to Mabell and William Henry Walker on July 22, 1942. She served as secretary for Edgecombe County Schools for several years and was employed by Carolina Telephone before retiring in 1999. She was preceded...
