May 10, 2021

Mr. Thomas Elton Johnson, age 78 of Tarboro, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Betty LaRuth Nunnery Johnson, his mother and father Hattie Berline and Thomas C. Johnson, grandchildren Sharon D. Rawls and Kasey C. Andrews.

Tommy is survived...

May 10, 2021

Robert Gester Coker, 85, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021.

Graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM on Thursday at Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Lawrence, N.C. with Reverend Todd Green officiating.

Robert was born in Edgecombe County to Van Buren and Mary Pauline Coker, February 4, 1936. In addition to his parents Robert was...

May 8, 2021

Don Wilson Crawford, 71, of Tarboro, North Carolina passed away May 8, 2021, with his son Will by his side.

Don was born in Greenville, NC on December 15, 1949 to Bernett Hemby Crawford and Sallie Josephine Wilson Crawford. Don attended JH Rose High School, in Greenville, North Carolina. At the age of 17, he proudly joined...

May 7, 2021

Mary Harrell Everette affectionately known as Mama Toot passed away Friday. A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 9, 2021 at 3:00 pm, Carlisle Funeral Home with Reverend James Cale officiating. Family will receive friends at Carlisle Funeral Home on Sunday from 2:00 – 3:00 pm.

Mama Toot retired from Farm Bureau Insurance Agency in Tarboro...

May 4, 2021

Joan Denton Pridgen, 68, passed away Tuesday, May 4th, 2021

Joan was a mother, grandmother, soon to be great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Joan spent her life as a beautician in Pinetops, North Carolina, owned and operated Joan's Beauty Shop where she met and formed relationships with many. She enjoyed time with her family, cleaning...

May 3, 2021

"I can fly higher than an eagle, for you are the wind beneath my wings."

Angela Dawn Lee Whitfield, 51, of Tarboro, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 03, 2021, at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital. She was born August 14, 1969, in Tarboro to Mary Newell Lee and Bobby Allen Lee. She graduated in 2020 with a Degree...

Apr 29, 2021

Tracey Bunting Purvis, 60, (Formerly of Tarboro) passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 following a 10-year battle with cancer. She passed away at First Health Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her husband David Purvis and her daughter Ashley Rivers (Matt) and grandchildren Hailey, Trevor, Logan & Grace.

She is...

Apr 28, 2021

Pinetops

James Daniel "J.D." Proctor, 48, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

He was born in Edgecombe County on August 11, 1972 to James Douglas and Debbie Proctor.

JD is survived by his parents James and Debbie Proctor and his girlfriend, Amy Brock.

A memorial service will be held at...

Apr 27, 2021

Joseph Reden Whitley Jr., 83, passed away Tuesday April 27, 2021.

Joe spent his life farming with his brother Elmore and father Sam, they also operated the Zenith "Shell" Service Station for about 25 years, alongside with a used car lot. Joe had a passion for being around the water, whether at Emerald Isle or Lake Mattamuskeet...

Apr 26, 2021

John Quinton Fields, 63, passed away Monday April 26, 2021. Quinton spent most of his life on the road as a truck driver, he loved traveling the country and telling you about all the places he had been. He will be remembered by his big , booming laugh and that shaggy hair. He was a provider and was always...

Apr 25, 2021

Oral Thomas Pittman, 64, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his home with his family at his side.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 2:00 pm at Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro, burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park.

Oral retired from City of Rocky Mount, September 1, 2020 after many years...

Apr 24, 2021

Jean Roberson Denton passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her home with her family at her side.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, April 29, 2021, 2:00 pm First Baptist Church, Tarboro with Pastor Lamont Hemminger and Pastor John Rosal officiating. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park.

Jean was born to Herman and...

Apr 22, 2021

Lilli Morton Ducatte, 90, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at her home.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro. The family will visit with friends following the service.

She was born in Onslow County on October 19, 1930 to the late Kater and Minnie...

Apr 18, 2021

Dustin Dwayne Everette, 34, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Carlisle Funeral Home with Pastor Don Causey officiating. The family will greet friends Friday from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the funeral home and other times at Dustin's home, 98 Gladson...

Apr 16, 2021

Douglas Wilson Eason, Sr., born July 19, 1933, died of natural causes at home with the family on April 16. Douglas was born and raised in rural Edgecombe County and graduated from South Edgecombe High School in 1951. He excelled in athletics, was the president of the 4H club, showed and judged livestock and competed in judging competitions.

Apr 14, 2021

Minnie "Doris" Tripp 85 of Tarboro North Carolina passed away on Wednesday the 14th of April 2021 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on November 1, 1935 in Pitt County to Herman and Ada Davis.  Doris loved to cook Sunday dinners for her family which always consisted of fried chicken and collard...

Apr 11, 2021

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On Sunday, April 11, 2021, the Frazier family lost their hero in a tragic accident. Harvey Steve Frazier lost his life doing what he loved most, riding his motorcycle.

Harvey was born in Tarboro on January 23, 1964. He was 57. He loved being with his family and friends. He was an amazing father...

Apr 9, 2021

James Michael Hodge of Tarboro, NC died at home on April 9, 2021. Mike was born on May 5, 1953 in Prestonsburg, KY to Jack R. Hodge and Nancy S. Hodge. Mike was active in the Boy Scouts of America and received the rank of Eagle Scout. He was also an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and shooting sports....

Apr 8, 2021

Roxanne Butler Crawford, 65, of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away April 8, 2021 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital with her oldest sister by her side. Roxanne was born January 19, 1956 in Scotland Neck to Rodney Butler and Hazel Hardee Butler. Roxanne resided in Scotland Neck before marrying Don Wilson Crawford on June 1, 1979 and settling in Tarboro, where...

Apr 8, 2021

Benjamin Harrell Phillips, 67, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. Family visitation will be on Sunday, April 11, 2-4 pm.

Benny was born July 30, 1953, in Tarboro and graduated from Tarboro High School in 1972.

He is preceded in death by his father Darrell Phillips, and sister Helen Everette.

He is survived...