George Clifford Wombles

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...

Michael Parker Woodruff

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 ...

Fannie Elizabeth Wade

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...

Jane Elizabeth Madry

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...

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, NC 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...