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...

Aug 6, 2020

Greenville, NC

John Coker passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at home. He was born on December 31, 1947 and was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret Coker.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 9, 2020 in Greenwood Cemetery.

John graduated from Tarboro...

Aug 3, 2020

Jessica Rodgers Leggett (33) passed away Monday August 3, 2020 at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg VA.  A service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Tarboro, NC on Saturday August 8 at 10:00 am with the Rev. Benjamin E. E. Kane presiding.

Jessica was preceded in death by her grandparents William Vance (Little Brother) and Margaret...

Aug 3, 2020

Mrs. Jackie Cobb Frost, 50, of 708 South Ave Tarboro NC, passed away on August 3rd, 2020.

She attended and graduated from Tarboro High School. Mrs. Frost was preceded in death by; Nellie Morgan (grandmother), John Posey Jr (Grandfather) Bobby Gene Demuth Jr (cousin)

She leaves cherished memories to: Three daughters; JoAnn Massey(Corey) of Stokes...

Aug 1, 2020

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Tarboro

Sheila Kaye Phillips, 46, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center.

Graveside service will be held Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 3:00 pm at Edgecombe Memorial Park with Pastor Steve Herring officiating.

Family will receive friends at Carlisle Funeral Home, Thursday from 2:00...

Jul 29, 2020

Tarboro, NC

Brad Cullins, 39, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Carlisle Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Pike officiating. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park.

Brad was a loving, faithful, honorable, compassionate family man who loved...

Jul 26, 2020

Tarboro, NC

Mr. Amos Kinchin Harrell Jr, of Pinetops passed away on July 26, 2020 in Vidant Edgecombe Hospital.

He served in the US Army and was a member of Pinetops Baptist Church where he served on the Deacon Board and was a member of the Choir.

He was preceded in death by...

Jul 25, 2020

Roy Eugene Baker, 66, of Tarboro, NC passed away on July 25th, 2020. He was born in Nash County on October 8th, 1953 to Wilbur Lee and Louginia Marie Carroll Baker.

Roy graduated from North Edgecombe High School in 1972 before attending Nash Technical College. He worked in sales prior to starting his most recent endeavor of...

Jul 19, 2020

Robert "Bobby" Lee King, Jr., 67, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2020 with his family by his side. He was a beloved daddy, papa, brother, uncle, and friend. Bobby was born December 17, 1952 in Pitt County to Robert "Rob" Lee King, Sr. and Mabel Louise Stokes King. He was a dedicated employee...

Jul 15, 2020

Jeffrey "Jay" Coley, 46, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. He was a beloved Husband, father, brother, uncle, son and friend. Jay was born in Edgecombe County to Wright Jerome Wooten and Vivian Carol Harris Jordan on November 11,1973. In addition to his parents he also preceded in death by his adopted father, John Alvin Coley II; brother,...

Jul 11, 2020

Thomas A Smith, Sr 66, passed away on July 11th, 2020. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, and friend. Alton was born March 26th, 1954 in Edgecombe County to Virginia and J.T. Smith where he lived his entire life.

He worked for many years as a commercial and delivery truck driver. Many people knew...