Aug 23, 2025

Michael Lee Hale, 64, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

Visitation will be 6:00 - 7:00 pm on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Carlisle Funeral Home with the service following immediately after at 7:00pm.

Mike was a former employee who worked for Moala Milk and Ice Cream Co. for many years. He was currently...

Aug 17, 2025

Josephine Ardelia (Dee) Harper Long (89) died on August 17, 2025 at The Woodland retirement home in Farmville, VA.

Dee was born June 18,1936 at the family home outside Whitakers, NC. She was the second of seven children of Joe John Harper, a farmer, and his wife, Christine Lyde Smith Harper.  When she was in the fourth...

Aug 17, 2025

Hilda Gray Smith Walston, 97, passed away on August 17, 2025.

Born July 2, 1928 in Martin County, NC, she was preceded in death by her parents William Marvin Smith and Lena Pender Smith; her husband of 48 years, William Raeford Walston; son, David Earl Walston; and brothers, Marvin Smith, Clarence Smith, Henry Smith and sister, Juanita...

Aug 15, 2025

William Franklin Lewis, fondly known as Billy, was born on October 8, 1944, in Tarboro, North Carolina, and peacefully passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025.

Billy shared 50 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Linda Faye Lewis, until her passing on March 6, 2014. He is survived by his loving daughter, Janet Lewis Morris;...

Aug 12, 2025

Lillie Parker Vick passed away peacefully into the presence of Jesus on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.  She was ninety-five years old.

Born in Edgecombe County August 14, 1929 to Roy Clifton and Lillie Haney Parker, she was raised in a Christian home and exposed to biblical teachings from an early age.  After losing her mother at age...

Aug 9, 2025

Ethel Denise Johnson Hobbs, 57, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Brentwood Pentecostal Holiness Church in Tarboro with Rev. Paul Mobley officiating the service. Burial will be private.

Denise was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas E. Johnson and Betty...

Aug 7, 2025

Margaret Dew Aldridge, 86, of Tarboro NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning with her loving son by her side. Born March 22, 1939, in Tarboro, she was a devoted member of her community, a woman of deep faith, and someone who believed in the power of education, kindness, and hard work.

Margaret was preceded in death...

Aug 4, 2025

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, mentor, friend, and fixer-of-all-things, Wayne R. Burl passed away after a short but fierce battle with cancer, surrounded by the family who adored him – just as he deserved.

Wayne was a man of extraordinary talent, tireless grit, and quiet generosity. Born into humble beginnings, he built a life defined by hard work,...

Aug 3, 2025

Phillip Allen Speight, 89, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00pm on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Carlisle Funeral Home with the funeral service following at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Carlisle Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery in Pinetops, NC with Rev. Sonny Simpson officiating the service.

Jul 31, 2025

Mrs Mary Lindsay Spearman passed away on July 31, 2025

Obituary and services will be posted shortly

Jul 31, 2025

In Loving Memory of Vinton Earl Fountain, Jr.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vinton Earl Fountain, Jr., who left this world peacefully on Thursday, July 31, at The Cypress of Raleigh, at the age of 89. Born in Tarboro, North Carolina, to Rolande MacDougald Fountain and Vinton Earl Fountain, Sr., Vinton was a devoted...

Jul 30, 2025

Junius Herritage "J.H."  Koonce, 72, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2025.  He was born in Edgecombe County on August 13, 1952, and later relocated to Nash County.

Visitation will be at 2:30pm on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at William and Mary Hart Presbyterian Church in Leggett, NC. Funeral following at 4:00pm at William and Mary Hart...

Jul 23, 2025

Thaddeus "Rudolph" Wallace, 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Visitation will be at 1:00 - 2:00 PM on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Carlisle Funeral Home with the Funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Carlisle Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Duncan officiating the service. Burial will follow at Macclesfield Cemetery....

Jul 21, 2025

William "Ricky" England, age 70, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 2, 1955, to the late William and Audrey England, Ricky lived a life full of dedication, laughter, and deep love for those around him. He began his career as a third-shift maintenance mechanic at...

Jul 17, 2025

Pat Ruffin, 90, passed away on July 17, 2025 in Richmond, VA where she was a longtime resident. She was the devoted daughter of John Robert Carpenter and Elise Taylor Carpenter of Tarboro, NC who preceded her in death. She was a supportive sister to Virginia and niece Sharon, who preceded her in death.

Pat graduated from...

Jul 17, 2025

Major Earl Vick, 73, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Visitation will be 7:00 – 9:00pm Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Carlisle Funeral Home.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Major Junior and Fannie Louise Vick; and sister, Margaret L. Vick.

He is survived by his brothers, Billy Ray Vick...

Jul 16, 2025

Bobby Ray Edmondson, 88, passed away on July 16,2025 at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital, surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born on January 19, 1937, in Edgecombe County, N. C. Bobby was a devoted husband to his best friend, Charlotte and a loving father to his pride and joy, his daughter Kim. He was her biggest...

Jul 16, 2025

Mr. Larry Robert Webb Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on July 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Edgecombe County on December 9, 1949. Larry worked on Jack Winslow Farms for most of his adult life. Over the years he made many friends through work and in the community. He was always willing...

Jul 15, 2025

In Memory of John Timothy "Tim" Rhodes

July 25, 1960 – July 15, 2025

John Timothy Rhodes, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2025, leaving behind a love of gospel and bluegrass music and a lifetime passion for electrical work.

Born on July 25, 1960, John was known for his strong...

Jul 13, 2025

Kayla Harrell Davis, 38, of Macclesfield, NC passed away on July 13, 2025, in her sleep at her mom's house in Fountain, NC.

Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Carlisle Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 3:00pm on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at New Life of Rocky Mount, NC....