Oct 24, 2020

Al J. Denny passed away on Friday, October 24th, 2020 in Tarboro, NC where he was surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Edgecombe County in 1929 to Turner and Alice Waters Denny. He was the second of four children. Al was his father's son and learned everything he could from him by working long hours in...

Oct 22, 2020

Gilbert "Steve" Proctor, age 61, of Temperance Hall passed away peacefully on October 22.   Born in Edgecombe county on March 30, 1959, he was the son of the late Genevive Proctor Paige and James Ernest Proctor and  step-son of the late Ashley Vernon Paige.

Steve possessed a strong work ethic and enjoyed his career with Lambert's Cable...

Oct 20, 2020

Our mother, Agnes R. Wiggs, departed peacefully and ran into the arms of her beloved Savior, Jesus Christ on October 20, 2020.

She leaves us with these words, "It is well with my soul. I am not afraid. I am going to the place God has prepared for me."

She is survived by three daughters,...

Oct 19, 2020

William Lewis "Skip" Myrick was a man who wholeheartedly loved his family and friends. A true jokester, Skip's adventurous spirit, charming personality, genuine smile, and laugh were contagious to those lucky enough to have known him. He never met a stranger, nor was he ever at a loss for words. Skip possessed a strong work ethic and was the...

Oct 19, 2020

Jefferson Wright Norville went to be with our Lord on Monday October 19, 2020 in Glen Gardner, New Jersey where he was surrounded by his family.  Jeff was born in Wilson, North Carolina on June 10, 1945.  He grew up in and around Tarboro, North Carolina. His family were sharecroppers in and around Tarboro and he was one of...

Oct 16, 2020

Mr. Robert (Reggie) Delroy Farmer II, 81, of Tarboro passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2020 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by family. A private family graveside interment will be held at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard.

Reggie was born on August 15, 1939 in Raleigh, North Carolina to the late Robert Delroy Farmer and...

Oct 10, 2020

Mary Susan "Susie" Keel 79 passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, at UNC Nash Hospital, Rocky Mount, N. C.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Henry and Dale Strickland Watson and a sister, Faye Robbins.

Susie is survived by her loving family, including her son, Robert "Bobby" Keel and his wife, Gerrie...

Oct 7, 2020

Tarboro

George Rudolph Pope, 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.

George was born in Wilson County on December 24, 1929 to John Pope and Claudia Pender Pope. He was a contractor with an expertise in building staircases. He enjoyed drinking his coffee, reading, listening to music or just talking with family and friends....

Sep 27, 2020

Tarboro

Hali Alexandra Whitehurst 31, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020.

She was born in Edgecombe County on December 14, 1988 to Ray Whitehurst and Cindy Proctor Whitehurst.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Lindsay Whitehurst.

Hali leaves behind to cherish her memory, her partner Charlie Cook;...

Sep 27, 2020

Conetoe

Mary Crisp Dennie 87, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her home.

Graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 11:00am in Edgecombe Memorial Park with Pastor Phillip Boseman officiating.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, James "Monk" Dennie.

She is...

Sep 24, 2020

Cecil Earl Long, 90, died on September 24, 2020 at the Fountains at the Albemarle retirement community in Tarboro.

Born February 8, 1930 on the family farm near Jamesville, NC, Cecil was the seventh of the eight children of Andrew Mayo Long and Mamie Modlin Long. He attended Jamesville High School and joined the U.S. Army following...

Sep 24, 2020

UPDATE

There will be a Memorial Service for Rose Ann Herman Madalozzo next Saturday October 31, 2020 held outdoors on the lawn of First Baptist Church, Main St., Tarboro, NC. Visitation will start at 11:00 AM; followed by the service at 12 NOON. Afterwards we will have lunch for friends. (Everything will be held outside) We would...

Sep 22, 2020

Jason Harold Elks was a man who deeply loved his family and friends. He was a man of faith and loved God and trusted Jesus as his savior. He was a dedicated father and his three sons, Hunter, Gavin, and Maddox, always came first. He greatly enjoyed traveling to be a part of Hunter and Gavin's baseball, basketball, and...

Sep 22, 2020

Kaye Hathaway Worsley passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in Wilmington, NC on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the age of 80.

Kaye was born on April 11, 1940 in Bethel, NC to Joseph and Reba Hathaway. She worked on the family farm until she graduated from South Edgecombe High School in 1958. She married...

Sep 22, 2020

Tarboro

Kenneth "Kenny" Carter Thompson, 74, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Carlisle Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park.

Kenny was born in Edgecombe County on May 14, 1946 to the late William "Bill" Thompson...

Sep 21, 2020

Jerry Gurganus, 77, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Mildred Missionary Baptist Churchyard with Pastor Phillip Boseman officiating.

Jerry was born in Pitt County on May 25, 1943 to the late J.D. Gurganus and Mary Glissom Gurganus.

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Sep 20, 2020

Hubert Devon Ellis passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Sep 20, 2020

Tarboro

Betty Livesay Newberry, 76, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020.

Due to Covid-19 a private graveside will be held on Thursday.

Betty retired from The Daily Southerner in Tarboro after many years of service.

She was born in Nash County on November 21, 1943 to the late Ralph Livesay...

Sep 19, 2020

Daniel "Preacher" Dew 77, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home with his family at his side.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 2:00 pm at Edgecombe Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at Carlisle Funeral Home, Tuesday from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.

Preacher was born...

Sep 15, 2020

Tommie Newton McCranie was born on June 5, 1941 in Miles City, Montana and passed away into glory on September 15, 2020 in Tarboro, NC. The third and last child of Newton and Louise, Tom was reared in South Georgia and grew up in Lakeland, Florida. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army and worked for the...