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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 3, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son, John Thad "JT" Winstead. JT passed away in a tragic car accident on June 3, 2021.  JT was born on March 22, 2004 in Tarboro, NC to parents Thad and Lisa Winstead.

JT was a rising senior at Tarboro High School. He was...

Jun 1, 2021

Rebecca Parker Pearce Dickerson, 92, died Tuesday, June 1. She was a resident at The Fountains at The Albemarle retirement community in Tarboro.

She was born in Murfreesboro, NC, on January 18, 1929 to Walter Gary Parker and Thelma Leonhirth Parker.

She was married to James David Pearce from 1947 until his death in 2005....

May 26, 2021

Judy Owens Proctor, 64, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her home.

Funeral service will be held Friday, May 28, 2021 at 11:00 am, Pinetops Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Macclesfield Cemetery.

Judy graduated from South Edgecombe High School and attended Edgecombe Community College. She worked as an...

May 20, 2021

George Lionel Johnson, 69, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021.

George was born in Edgecombe County on October 13, 1951 to Lionel Walter Johnson and Vallie Lancaster Johnson.

A Celebration of Life for George will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at The Corner Venue, Tarboro, NC with Military Honors....

May 19, 2021

Russell Howard Yerkes II, 65, of Tarboro, NC passed away unexpectedly in his home on May 19, 2021

Russell was predeceased by his sister, Tracy Caroline Yerkes, and his brother, Kevin Dean Yerkes.

Russell is survived by his mother, Caroline Midgett, his wife Brenda Yerkes his sons Russell Howard Yerkes III and Corey Christopher Yerkes...

May 17, 2021

Nancy Brown Nobles was born on November 4, 1937 to Virginia Galloway and Joseph Brown, Sr. She was the first born of six children in their family. Henry was the second child, then J.C. Brown, Jr., followed by Maynard, John Ivey and Susie. They called Edgecombe County their home and farmed the land they loved.

Nancy graduated...

May 17, 2021

Doris Keel Winchester, 90, passed away Monday at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital, Tarboro, N.C.

Graveside service will be held Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 11:00 am, Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro with Pastor Jesse Blalock officiating. The family will visit with friends at the cemetery after the service.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest "Ike"...

May 16, 2021

Lisa James Morehouse, 58, passed away Sunday May 16, 2021, surrounded by family at Service League of Greenville Hospice. She was born in Kenly, NC on November 15, 1962 to Cornelius and Daisy James.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by brother Neil James, Jr.

She is survived by her loving husband,...

May 15, 2021

Samantha Dawn Hollis, 22, passed away on May 15, 2021.

Samantha, "Sam" was born in Edgecombe County on July 6, 1998 to Randy and Misty Hollis. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, JR Hollis.

She is survived by her loving family which includes her mother, Misty Avery Byrum (Bobby), father Randy Hollis, grandmother...

May 10, 2021

George Henry Manning, age 83 of Tarboro, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 10, 2021.

George was born on February 16, 1938 and raised in Tarboro. He was the son of the late Joseph Eugene and Mary Sessoms Manning.

He was a truly honest and loyal friend to all...