Sep 7, 2020

Marie Jefferson McKeel, of Tarboro, North Carolina passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Edgecombe Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tarboro, NC.

Marie was born on March 28, 1932 in Fountain, NC to Raymond and Thelma Jefferson. She grew up in Fountain and married Fredrick McKeel Sr in1950. She traveled across the United States and Europe...

Sep 7, 2020

Donald (Don) Wellington Hayes, 78, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital. He was born August 22, 1942 to Fulton and Sue Hayes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Myra Martin and brother, Richard Hayes.

Don is survived by his wife, Margaret Briggs Hayes, brother, Kenneth Hayes...

Sep 6, 2020

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

A complete obituary will be posted shortly

Sep 5, 2020

Ruby "Pearl" Driver Dixon, born on October 13, 1941, passed away on September 5th, 2020. Born in Wilson, North Carolina, she is preceded in death by her parents Jessie and Carl Driver, and her brother Billy Driver.

Pearl was best known for her hard work ethic and the love she shared for her family. She worked many...

Sep 5, 2020

James Daniel (JD) Thorne passed away on Saturday September 05, 2020 at his home in Rocky Mount, N.C.  He was preceded in death by his parents Inez and Ronald Thorne; sisters Joanne Pendergrass and Cherry Hoggard; sister-in-law Jean Thorne and son Greg Thorne.

JD is survived by his wife Amy Thorne; daughters Lisa (Brian) Sigurdson, Suzanne (Dylan)...

Sep 1, 2020

Ella Mae Davis, 84, passed September 1, 2020, at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, North Carolina. She was born May 20, 1936 in Hamilton, North Carolina to Pearlie Bullock.

Mae married Walter "Pete" Davis and they settled in Tarboro, North Carolina and Mae worked at Carolina Enterprise for over 30 years. Mae enjoyed spending time with her...

Aug 31, 2020

Woodrow "Andy" Anderson" 74,  passed away on August 31, 2020 in Roanoke Chowan Hospital ,  Ahoskie, NC.  Andy is predeceased by his Father, Woodrow Anderson, Sr.; Mother Eleanor Musselwhite Anderson; Sister, Martha Ellen Winstead; Brother, Wes Anderson; Great nephew, "Little" Woody Norris.

Andy is survived by his Mama, Lib A. Burruss; sisters, Kay A. Norris and Gail...

Aug 30, 2020

Kristan Michelle Freeman, age 34, of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away in her home in Newport, North Carolina on the morning of Sunday, August 30, 2020. Kristan enjoyed a career in Food Service, and excelled at taking care of others. She loved animals and nature. Her favorite pastimes included going to the beach, fishing, and swimming. Soccer was her...

Aug 29, 2020

Janice Turner Chapman, 81, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital.

Graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 11:00 am at Pineview Cemetery, Pinetops, N. C. with Pastor Don Causey and Pastor Wayne Flora officiating.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Mildred Turner; son, Dwayne...

Aug 28, 2020

Sylvia Ann Armstrong passed away on August 28, 2020. She was born June 27,1939 to Vernell and Forrest Armstrong, Sr. She is preceded in death by her sister, Lucy Rose (Sandy) Taylor, her brothers, Forrest(Beulah) Armstrong Jr. and Ernest Armstrong and her devoted Aunts Willie Lewis and Mary Carlisle. She graduated from Beaufort High School in 1958 and enrolled...

Aug 27, 2020

William Wright "Bill" Jefferson passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2020 with children by his side.  He was born on January 28, 1941 in Crisp, North Carolina where he has resided all his life.

Bill graduated from South Edgecombe in 1959.  He worked for Carolina Telephone Company for over 30 years as an Engineer.  Throughout his...

Aug 25, 2020

Tarboro

Robert L. Harper (Bob) of Tarboro, NC passed away August 25, 2020 at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Bessie Harper, brother Stan Harper and wife Jean Harper, and first wife Judy Harper. He is survived by wife Jane Harper, daughter Janis Koonce and husband J.H. Koonce, son Keith Harper and...

Aug 19, 2020

Norman Wayne Clark, 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kellie Roberson Clark and Rufus Frank Clark; sister, Evelyn Clark Stokes; brothers, Haul Clark and Bill Clark.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Edmondson Clark; his son Dwayne Clark; sister, Marlene Clark Goodall ; and...

Aug 19, 2020

Nancy M. Taylor (Just Nancy) of Tarboro, NC born November 7, 1938, passed away on August 19, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Taft Martin and Ina Mae Martin, one brother, Buddy Martin and wife, Becky Martin, two sisters, Jean Harrington and Elsie Whitehurst, son, Taft Taylor and one great grandchild, Haily Nicole Smith....

Aug 16, 2020

Louise Godbey Fleming,100, passed away on August 16, 2020 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital. She was born on April 8, 1920. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday August 22, 2020 in Edgecombe Memorial Park with the Reverend Lamont Hemminger officiating. Louise was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years Dr. Thomas Smith...

Aug 16, 2020

In Loving Memory of Lorene McDowell: A Mother, Grandma, Sister, Aunt, Rain Rain, and Friend.

Please join us for her Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 3:00 PM.

Western Sizzlin Steakhouse

1041 N. Wesleyan Blvd.

Rocky Mount, NC 27804

We look forward to seeing everyone there!!...

Aug 15, 2020

Bonnie Thompson Hagan, age 78, died of complications with Leukemia on August 15th at University of Louisville Hospital.

Funeral service will be held Friday, August 21, 2020, 1:00 pm at Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Carlisle Funeral Home, Friday from 11:00 – 12:45 pm.

Aug 12, 2020

Mr. James Earl Gatling, age 90, passed away at his home in Tarboro on August 12, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Crawford Gatling. He is survived by two sons, Jim Gatling and wife Pam of Pahrump, NV; and Gary Gatling of Tarboro; one grandson, Christopher Gatling of Las Vegas, NV; one sister,...

Aug 8, 2020

Heriberto Llerenas-Barbosa, age 19 of Rocky Mount, passed away on August 8, 2020 at his home with his mother.

Heriberto was born in Edgecombe County on August 20, 2000 to Katherine Morris and Eric Llerenas. He attended Southwest High School in Pinetops. He loved to listen to music and going to visit grandma and take rides.

Aug 7, 2020

Tarboro, NC

James Kenneth "Kennie" Manning, Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2020 at home. He was born on March 24, 1957. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 in Edgecombe Memorial Park with the Rev. Dylan Anderson officiating.

Kennie graduated from Tarboro High School in...