Feb 25, 2021

*UPDATED OBITUARY

Jonathan Leo Newton, Sr. passed away unexpectedly on 02/25/2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Lee Newton and Edna Louvinia Williams, his sister, Amy Laverne Newton Pigg, his stepson, Michael and Irvin Babcock, and grandson, Jason McClary.

He is survived by his cherished family--all of whom will miss him greatly. ...

Feb 24, 2021

Mr. Glenn Edward Thompson, age 86 of Tarboro passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

He was born in Bladen County in 1934. He was known by many as "GT" from GT's Lounge. He was a retired Carolina Telephone/Sprint employee.

He was preceded in his death by his wife, Alice Rawls Thompson...

Feb 23, 2021

Horace Cooley; Private Service

Horace Lincoln Cooley, 85, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at his home in Morehead City.  He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Cooley; his mother, Eula Boone; his sisters, Nina and Ruth; and his brother Buck.

He is survived by his sisters Dora Bunn of Virginia, Eula Cooper...

Feb 21, 2021

Linda Bass Lancaster, 71, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021, with her family by her side.

She was born in Edgecombe County on December 6, 1949 to the late William "Jack" Bass and Reba Webb Bass.

She is survived by her devoted husband, John E. Lancaster, married 52 years. Her loving family include her children:...

Feb 18, 2021

Leta Coffee Bateman

Born July 29, 1970 passed away February 18, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was truly a brave beautiful woman and she gave it her all to stay here for her family but the cancer finally took her from us. Leta loved the beach in the summertime and loved sitting outside around...

Feb 18, 2021

Mr. Thomas James "T.J" .Evelyn , age 71 of Wilson passed at his residence surrounded by his family on February 18, 2021.

Thomas James Evelyn (TJ), of Wilson NC totally devoted husband to wife Ella Heath Evelyn married August 1st, 1987. TJ is survived by his wife Ella of the home, as well as their fur baby...

Feb 15, 2021

Shirley Holloman Lucas, 82, of Whitakers, NC went to be with her Savior on Monday, February 15.  She passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born February 12, 1939, to the late Adron and Lillie Bell Holloman.

A Celebration of Shirley's Life will be held at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Carlisle...

Feb 12, 2021

James Edwin Fawks passed away suddenly on February 12, 2021. He was 37. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Ray Fawks.

He is survived by his wife, Sonya Fawks; their 3 children, Faith, Micah, and Jude; his mother, Mia Fawks; and his half-brother, Jamie Fawks.

He and Sonya had been married for...

Feb 12, 2021

Marie Strickland Capps of Pinetops passed away at home at the age of 81 on February 12, 2021 surround by her family. She was well known to friends and family for her giving spirit and wonderful cooking. Marie was born on February 21st, 1939 in Goldsboro to the late Stephen & Florence (Peele) Strickland.

She is preceded...

Feb 11, 2021

VIRGIL D. CANNON SR, age 86, died on Thursday, February 11, 2021 in the caring and loving community at the Edgecombe Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tarboro, NC. Virgil was born in Pitt County, NC in 1934 to the late William Blaney Sr. and Winnie Mclawhorn Cannon and was predeceased by sisters Nancy Ruth Hall, Mildred Reed, Anges Borror,...

Feb 10, 2021

Wiley Junior Fox was born on September 16, 1930 and gained his wings on February 10, 2021 at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his wife Bessie Fox; two sons, Dennis Keith Fox and Wayne Ervin Fox; daughter, Catherine Gardner; and many brothers and sisters.

He leaves behind to cherish all the memories...

Feb 10, 2021

Mrs. Helen Drake Rackley, of Macclesfield, age 66 died peacefully on February 10, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville NC.

Helen was the daughter of the James Ray Drake and Nannie Pridgen Drake of Nash County, NC.

She is preceded in death by her father James Ray Drake.

She is survived by her...

Feb 7, 2021

Glenda Best Pittman went to be with her Lord on February 7, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. She died as she lived "her way".

Her dying wish was to visit The Biltmore House in Asheville, NC, and her son and his family made this trip possible for her. She wasn't able to fulfill her wish...

Feb 7, 2021

Ollie Ovid Hamm of Tarboro died peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2021, after a brief illness. Born in Essex on Nov. 3, 1930, and raised in Hollister, in Halifax County, he was the son of Sam Elec Hamm and Fannie Gunter Hamm. He was a devoted son who spent his childhood and young adulthood working with his father building...

Feb 7, 2021

Matilda Branch Davis Bunting, 90, died on Sunday February 7, 2021 after a long illness. She was born to Rita Gay Williams and Thomas Lanier Davis on January 31, 1931 in Wilson, NC. Matilda was married to David Lynwood Bunting for 62 years until his death on February 1, 2011.

She is survived by her loving family, ...

Feb 6, 2021

Carol W. Padgett, 76, died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital.

Funeral service will be held Monday, February 8, 2021, 3:00 pm at First Pentecostal Holiness Church with Reverend Bobby Forehand officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

Carol was a lifelong member First Pentecostal Holiness of Tarboro; she loved The Lord and...

Feb 5, 2021

Rocky Mount

Nancy S. Penick died in The Albemarle Senior Living Center in Tarboro on February 5, 2021. A private family Service of Memory and Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at The Church of the Good Shepherd, Rocky Mount on February 11, 2021.

Nancy was the daughter of Hobart T. Steele and Rouss Hayes of...

Feb 2, 2021

William Robert Tyson, Jr. (Bill) age 82, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2021, surrounded by family at his bedside and on FaceTime. His death followed a valiant two week battle with Covid-19.

Bill was born on January 5, 1939 in Wilmington, Delaware to William Robert Tyson and Hannah Wells Tyson. Until he was twelve, he lived...

Jan 31, 2021

Tarboro

Marion Travis Pittman, "Pops", "Papa" and "Sarge" were the names that everyone called him at one time or another. Marion passed away on Sunday morning at 7:16 AM on January 31, 2021 surrounded by his family and loved ones at his home. He had been sick for several years with vascular problems, strokes and Alzheimer's but...

Jan 30, 2021

Mattie Ruth Lynch passed away peacefully at the age of 80, at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, NC on Saturday, January 30, 2021.

Mattie Ruth was born on September 21, 1940 in Greene County to Leonard and Ruth Edwards.

After graduating from South Edgecombe High School, she later met and married Donald Ray Lynch in...