Dec 30, 2019

James Irvin Taylor, Jr., a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, died at 89 years old on December 30th, 2019. He was born in Edgecombe County on February 1st, 1930 to James Irvin and Bonnie Pope Taylor.

Educated in local schools, he attended Wake Forest College and was a Duke University alumni. In 1953, he met Peggy...

Dec 29, 2019

James Allen Wooten, Jr., 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep early in the morning of Sunday, December 29, 2019. He was the son of James Allen Wooten, Sr. and Ruth Morgan Wooten. He was born and raised in Tarboro, and it was there that he met and married the love of his life Sandra Jean Byrd Wooten on...

Dec 27, 2019

Ray Everett Speight, Jr.

West Point, VA – Ray Everett Speight, Jr. age 62, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019.

Born on October 13, 1957, he was the son of Ray E. Speight and the late Phyllis Ann Speight.

Being born with Polio never stopped Ray Jr.  He never complained. He was...

Dec 24, 2019

Julius Benjamin (Bennie) Bradley was born in New Port News, Virginia on August 27th, 1943. He moved to Tarboro as a child and attended Tarboro High School where he played football under Coach Alexander. He entered ECU in the Business Administration program. Bennie was drafted in into the US Army in 1964 and was assigned to the 173rd Airborne...

Dec 24, 2019

Tarboro

Johnnie Hollingsworth, 83, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, N.C.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Maccripine Free Will Baptist Church with Don Holland officiating. Burial will follow at a later date.

Johnnie was born February 22, 1936 in Cumberland...

Dec 20, 2019

Rocky Mount

William Henry West, 80 passed away Friday, December 20, 2019.

A graveside service will be held Monday, December 23, 2019, 2:00 pm in the Mausoleum at Edgecombe Memorial Park.

William was born December 13, 1939 to Richard Mason and Lessie Coley West in Nash County.

He is survived by...

Dec 19, 2019

Mr. Claude Leonard Andrews, age 76, passed away at his home at Atlantic Beach, NC on December 19, 2019.

A Memorial Service will be held for Claude at the Cobb Presbyterian Church on January 11, 2019 at 11 Am.

He is survived by his sister Carol Webb of Moyock, NC.

Dec 19, 2019

Maximino Santiago Ramirez Celebration of a Beautiful life 12:00 p.m., Monday December 23, 2019 St. Catherine Catholic Church 1004 St David St, Tarboro NC 27886.

"Max" Maximino Santiago Ramirez, age 39, passed away peaceful on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Max went to Tarboro High School. He started to work with Adams Gardening Service Inc., that is where...

Dec 15, 2019

Mr. Billy Ray Harrell, age 72, of Pinetops passed away at his home.

He was preceded in death by his father Jenniss Ray Harrell, brother JB "Johnny Brooks" Harrell and former wife and best friend Mona Harrell.

Billy served his country in the United States Army.

He is survived by his mother Sarah...

Dec 13, 2019

Franklin Roosevelt Brown passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday, December 13, 2019. Frank was born and raised in Edgecombe County, the son of the late Joseph Edgar Brown, Sr.and Gertie Tolson Brown. It was there he met and married the love of his life, Jo Ann Baker Brown. Frank attended West Edgecombe High School graduating in 1955....

Dec 9, 2019

Tarboro

Carrie Leary Hardy, 86, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at her home with her loving family at her side.

The funeral service will be held Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 2:00 pm at St. James United Methodist Church with Rev. Nathan Whitman officiating. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park. Family will receive...

Dec 8, 2019

Tarboro

Mr. Russell Stephen Cramer, age 74 of Tarboro passed away at his home on Sunday, December 8, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father Russell Cliffon Cramer and Mildred Rider Cramer.

He is survived by his husband Cesar Ortiz of the home, children Christopher Jurgen Cramer of Harrisburg,...

Dec 7, 2019

Tarboro

Michael Ray Hathaway, 52,  passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 .

The family will receive friends and other relatives Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro

Michael was preceded in death by a brother, Eric Herring.

He is survived by his loving family,...

Dec 4, 2019

Arthur (Art) Felton Bray, 71, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

Art was born in Washington DC on February 28, 1948 to Charles and Alma Bray. Art proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

After his service he worked for Xerox as a technician until his retirement in...

Dec 4, 2019

Wilmington

Lois Anderson Joyner, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday at William & Mary Hart Presbyterian Churchyard with Pastor Sammy Wood officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00-12:45pm at Carlisle Funeral Home.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Dec 4, 2019

Tarboro

Larry Basil Hathaway, Sr., 73, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, at Carlisle Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

Larry was born in Edgecombe County on March 26, 1946 to the late Frank Basil Hathaway...

Dec 3, 2019

Macclesfield

Michael "Mike" Lee Earls, 58, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Mike was an amateur ukulele player, an avid coin collector, and an advocate for local charities. He honorably served in the United States Army, 82nd Airborne for 3 years and Reserve for an additional 3 years. Withstanding 5 mergers and acquisitions, he...

Dec 3, 2019

Evelyn Deloris (Lois) Ward went to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. She was born on August 13, 1941 to Frank Earl O'Neal and Glendora Page O'Neal.

She is survived by her husband Raymond Michael (Mickey) Ward of Wilmington; daughter, Jennifer Ward Harrell (Jody) of Wilmington; granddaughters, Morgan O'Neal Harrell (Zeke) of Wilmington,...

Dec 3, 2019

William Dorsey Daniel, Jr, 79, passed away on Tuesday December 3, 2019. He was born in Rocky Mount, NC on August 17, 1940. Preceding him in death are his parents William Dorsey Daniel and Jesma Mayo Daniel.

Dorsey was a graduate of Wake Forest University where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He also...

Dec 1, 2019

"Bonnie Lynn" Whitley Whitehurst, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 1, 2019.

Bonnie was a graduate of East Carolina University. After graduation, she returned to her home town of Tarboro to work at Federal Land Bank. On June 21, 1964 she married her husband Benjamin R. Whitehurst. Shortly after their marriage, she...