Jul 13, 2025

Bobby Ray Sessoms, 85, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 am on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Carlisle Funeral Home. Burial will follow at 11:30am in Macclesfield City Cemetery with James Owens officiating the service.

Bobby was a part of the Lewis Community Fire Department for many years...

Jul 13, 2025

Carol Jones Autry passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and deep commitment to family, education, and community.

A proud graduate of Norlina High School, Class of 1961, Carol was a vibrant student leader. She was a talented pianist, cheerleader, varsity basketball player, and active member of the Glee Club....

Jul 12, 2025

Peggy W. Peaden, 89, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00am on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Carlisle Funeral Home with the funeral service following at 11:00am in the Chapel with Rev. Stephen Duncan officiating the service. Burial will follow at Macclesfield Cemetery.

Peggy, affectionately known as "Red," was...

Jul 9, 2025

Linda Joyce Williamson Hathaway, 79, beloved wife, mama, grandma, great grandma, daughter, aunt, and sister departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on July 9, 2025. She loved the Lord, her family, her fur baby Mellie, her church, and her friends. She will be greatly missed by many.

She was preceded in death by...

Jul 4, 2025

Ambrose Lloyd "Tripp" Owens III died unexpectedly on July 4, 2025, doing something he truly loved—operating his CW HAM radio in a Parks on the Air (POTA) Park activation in Harnett County.

Born in Wilson on June 10, 1968, to Candis Bailey and Ambrose Lloyd Owens, Jr., and moving only weeks later to Tarboro, Tripp was well...

Jun 28, 2025

Miranda (Randy) Proctor Bridgers, 88, of Tarboro, passed away peacefully June 28th, 2025.

Randy was born in Edgecombe County on January 29, 1937 to Edward and Elizabeth Proctor.

She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Jeff (Sherry) of Tarboro, her sisters Diane Millwood (Waycross, Georgia) and Linda Morgan (Tarboro), six grandchildren, Chase Bridgers, Nick...

Jun 25, 2025

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Charles Brandon Woolard of Tarboro, North Carolina, who left this world far too soon on June 25, 2025, at the age of 39.

Brandon was a devoted husband, a proud father, a fiercely loyal friend, and the joyful heart of his family.  His quick wit, boundless kindness, and deep...

Jun 20, 2025

Wilma Jane Sanderson of Pinetops, NC passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025. She was surrounded by her sons, daughters in law, granddaughters and friends. She is survived by her husband Earl Sanderson; son EC Sanderson and wife Heather; son Bruce Sanderson and wife Linda; son Ronnie Sanderson; grandchildren Brendan, Jennifer, Jeff, Miranda, Lindsay, Reece, Jessica, Bethany and Ryan;...

Jun 16, 2025

Rochelle Whaley Cobb, born on January 9, 1940, and died June 16, 2025.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 1:00 - 2:00pm at Pinetops Presbyterian Church with the funeral service following at 2:00pm. Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery, Pinetops, NC.

She was born in Edgecombe County, daughter, of the late...

Jun 9, 2025

Linda Gale Benson, 68, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025.

Linda was deeply loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Linda touched the lives of many with her kindness, warmth, and unwavering love. She was the heart and soul of her family, always offering support, encouragement, and a listening ear. Her unwavering...

Jun 9, 2025

Emma Sue Webb born June 9, 1945, passed into the arms of her savior on her 80th birthday, June 9, 2025. Her twin brother, Walter Hagans, held her hand as she passed, with her family also by her side.

Visitation will be held at 3:00 PM in the fellowship hall of Pinetops Baptist Church. The funeral, officiated...

Jun 6, 2025

Mrs Shelby Clark Walston, of Tarboro passed away June 6, 2025 at the Autum Care in Nashville, NC.

Obituary and services will be announced at a later time

Jun 5, 2025

Susie Gardner Wallace, 75, passed away on June 5, 2025 surrounded by her family at Pruitt Healthcare in Raleigh NC.

Visitation will be on Sunday, June 8th from 6 to 8 pm at Carlisle Funeral Home with the funeral service being conducted at Carlisle Funeral Home on June 9th at 2 pm followed by the interment at...

May 31, 2025

Martha Chandler Muse, age 67, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

She was born and grew up in Tarboro, NC. She graduated from Tarboro High School and went on to get a Bachelor's degree from North Carolina Wesleyan College. She worked at the retirement center formerly known as The Albemarle for about 18 years. She maintained...

May 30, 2025

On May 30, 2025, Maurice Harry Adams passed away peacefully in his home in Tarboro, NC.

Born on June 21, 1938, to the late Paul and Mildred Adams.

He was a loving husband to Betty Jo Adams for 44 years. He had two sisters, Shirley Carmen and Sally Ann Harris, both deceased. Maurice was a...

May 28, 2025

James Albert Bobbitt Jr., 82, a native of Edgecombe County passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Jimmy was born in Tarboro and spent the majority of his life there. He was a proud graduate of Tarboro High School. Shortly after he enlisted in the United States Marines for 4 years of active service.

He...

May 25, 2025

Mamie Evelyn Whitehurst Morris, born May 28, 1937, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 25 at age 87 with her family surrounding her.

Mamie grew up in Conetoe, alongside her beloved bothers, she later married the love of her life, her husband Larry. They spent their lives in Tarboro, where they raised their 3...

May 22, 2025

Jamey Lauraunce Britt Collie, 62, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Born on November 1, 1962, Jamey was the beloved daughter of James and Betty Britt. A proud graduate of Southwest Edgecombe High School, Class of 1981, she went on to work at Carolina Telephone, where she dedicated more than 25 years of service with...

May 22, 2025

Edward Peter Burek Jr., 74, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Graveside service will at 10:00am on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Edgecombe Memorial Park.

He worked many years as a maintenance mechanic in various manufacturing plants. He was a Marine and served in Vietnam.

Edward loved his dog, Jasper, and was...

May 22, 2025

Greg Alan Ewing, 67, of Saint Pauls, NC passed away on May 22nd at Valley Hospice House.  Born on December 15th, 1957, son of the late Earle Dean Ewing and the late Margaret Lucille Tully.  He spent his entire career making animal feed for companies from Ulysess, KS, Torrington, WY, Dalhart, KS, Newell, IA, to Laurinburg and Bladenboro, NC. ...