Dec 16, 2025

Elaine Jones Newell, 79, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with her loving husband, Charles "Buddy" Newell, by her side.

Graveside service will be at 11:00am on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Pineview Cemetery in Pinetops, NC with Rev. Sonny Simpson officiating the service.

Elaine was born in Edgecombe County on August 28, 1946,...

Dec 15, 2025

Etheleen Lane, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at home on December 15, 2025 at the age of 100.  Etheleen was born on November 10, 1925 in Greene County to the late W.O. Fields and Carrie Hill Fields.  She was a beacon of quiet strength and kindness for all who knew her.

She married Joseph...

Dec 14, 2025

Patsy Simmons, 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family December 14, 2025.  Patsy was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Davis.  A resident of Williamston NC, Patsy was born February 3, 1954.

Patsy worked at a nursing home in housekeeping before retiring and loved all of her residents.  She also enjoyed music, spending time with...

Dec 11, 2025

Mary "Tetie" Johnson Hopkins, 92, passed away on December 11, 2025, at 1:20 PM, surrounded by her family and friends.

Tetie was born in Edgecombe County on July 13, 1933, to the late George William Johnson, Sr. and Mary Lou Johnson.  She resided in Edgecombe County her entire life and graduated from Tarboro High School in 1955. ...

Dec 10, 2025

Judy Elizabeth Harrell Parker, 81, of Oak City and Tarboro, NC, joined Jesus on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Praise God, she is reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Larry Lee Parker, Sr., mother, Julia Harrell (Thurman), mother-in-law, Ida Belle Parker (Homer), sister, Daisy Harris, brother, Johnny Harrell, and many other loved ones.

Judy was a devoted...

Dec 9, 2025

Bettyann Poindexter, 91, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

She was born in Edgecombe County on July 28, 1934 and was the last of twelve children of the late O.R. Pollard and Mary Felton Pollard. Bettyann grew up in Tarboro, living there all her life except for the four years she lived in...

Dec 9, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Braddy, 81, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.  She was predeceased by her parents, Stonewall and Katie Simpkins; husband, Clyde Braddy, daughters, Sylvia Whitfield and Sheila Taylor; brother, Stonewall Simpkins, and sister, Allie Vick.

She is survived by her two grandsons, Doug Whitfield and Michael Hathaway; best friend, Janice Burnette;...

Dec 8, 2025

Barbara Lorraine Venters, 96, a resident at The Barclay House passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025 at ECU Health in Tarboro, NC.

A service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the chapel at Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro, NC. The family.will greet friends at the funeral...

Nov 27, 2025

James Bonner "Butch" Dougherty, 79, passed away on November 27, 2025, at his home. Born December 4, 1945, in Newport News, Virginia, Butch made his home in Tarboro, North Carolina, where he built a life centered on hard work, family, and service to others. For more than four decades, Butch worked in the construction and trades industry, owning and...

Nov 25, 2025

Alvis Avon Baker, 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Webbs Chapel Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at Macclesfield Cemetery with Rev. Stephen Duncan officiating the service.

Alvis was...

Nov 25, 2025

Frances Margaret Liverman, 66, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.  She was born in Edgecombe County on October 6, 1959, and was the youngest daughter of John H. Coker and Margaret B. Coker.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John H. Coker, Jr.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 PM on...

Nov 23, 2025

Kenneth Hoyt Lautzenheiser passed away on Sunday, November 23, at the age of 85, with his family by his side. Ken was born in Chattanooga, TN, on November 18, 1940, to Clarence William and Lucy Marlowe Lautzenheiser. As a member of Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church, he met Loretta Ettien, whom he later described as singing "like an angel" in...

Nov 23, 2025

Thomas Wayne Abrams, 78, passed away from this earth to his heavenly home, November 23, 2025.

A graveside service will be held at the Macclesfield Cemetery, Monday, December 1, 2025, at 11:00am with Johnny Tyson officiating the service.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ruby, and brother, Randy.

He...

Nov 20, 2025

Charlotte Kelly Williams, 68, of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025 under palliative care in Greenville. She was born on April 7, 1957, in Morehead City, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, career, creativity and faith.

Charlotte is survived by her mother, Katherine Marks Nowell; her father, Charles Thomas...

Nov 14, 2025

Donald Ray Sutton Sr., 78, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Memorial service will be 2:00pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Tarboro First Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie and Eva Sutton; and 3 sisters, Loretta Sutton, Betty Jo Bulluck, and Marie Boyd....

Nov 14, 2025

William Robert "Bobby" Hobgood Jr. of Pinetops, NC passed away on November 14th, 2025 at the age of 74.

Originally from Pitt County, NC, Bobby was born to the late William Robert and Alma Hobgood at May-Lew Farms on February 13th, 1951. Bobby remained an early riser even after retiring from 50 years of service with Barnhill...

Nov 13, 2025

Miles Wilson Ruffin, affectionately known to many as "Elvis Presley," of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away on November 13, 2025, in his hometown at the age of 58. Born on November 21, 1966, in Tarboro, Miles led a life marked by music, laughter, and a generosity of spirit that touched all who crossed his path.

He was...

Nov 12, 2025

Ruth Leola Walston, 94, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Graveside service will be at 2:30pm on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Rocky Mount Memorial Park officiated by Rev. Melissa Acres.

Ruth Leola Walston was born on August 25, 1931, in Las Cruses, New Mexico to Algie Crocker and Heppie Leola Crocker. Over the...

Nov 8, 2025

Johnny Ray Tripp Sr., 71, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Carlisle Funeral Home with the graveside following at 2:00pm at Edgecombe Memorial Park officiated by Pastor Richard Braswell.

Johnny is survived by his wife of 48 years Gloria Tripp; children, Shelby Tripp...

Nov 7, 2025

Ed Hunt passed away peacefully in the presence of the Lord on November 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 21, 1944, Ed graduated with the Class of 1962 from Owen J. Roberts High School in Pottstown, PA. He proudly served his country in the Vietnam War as a member of the 82nd Airborne...