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...

Nov 30, 2019

Tarboro

Hazel Owens Harper, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital with her family by her side.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 11:00 am, Edgecombe Memorial Park with Pastor Mike Chatt officiating.

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

Nov 29, 2019

Alyssa Rose Plasencio was born on November 29, 2019. She entered the gates of heaven on the same day she was born.

A service to honor her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, at Victory Praise & Worship Center, 23775 NC-125, Scotland Neck, NC 27874.

She was preceded in death...

Nov 23, 2019

After a lengthy illness, Rebekah Lou Taylor died peacefully in her sleep on November 23, at The Fountains of the Albemarle in Tarboro, North Carolina.

Becky was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.Throughout her life, she was committed to helping and serving others.

She was a graduate of Flora MacDonald College and...

Nov 23, 2019

Tarboro

Charles Edward Nichols, 82, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at First Free Will Baptist Church with John Henry Chapman, III and Pastor Stanley Buck officiating.

Charles loved...

Nov 20, 2019

Erica Simon Moody of Bethel, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday November 20, 2019.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and nurse.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 35 years - John Mayo Moody, her son - John Simon Moody (wife, Deanna), her granddaughter Charlotte Marie Moody, her mother - Hildegard Simon,...

Nov 20, 2019

Tarboro

James Christopher Harris, 46, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, N. C.

James was preceded in death by his grandparents, Murray "Buck" and Elizabeth Beth Harris.

He is survived by his loving family, including his son, Justin Lee Harris, Whitakers; father, James M. White ( Cynthia )...

Nov 16, 2019

James Michael "Mike" Webb, age 64, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Mike's loves were his family, music and all sports, especially UNC, Steelers and NASCAR.

He was preceded in death by his parents, father, Wiley E. Webb Jr. and mother, Erline Cobb Webb.

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Nov 15, 2019

Mrs. Daphne Lynn Ellis, age 67 of Tarboro, passed away at Vidant Hospital in Greenville.

Daphne was a member of the American Postal Union Workers, member of the New Grace Baptist Church and helped in the Card Ministry at the church.

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Dennis Ellis; mother Virginia "Bug"...

Nov 14, 2019

Mr. Glenwood Jackson Boykin, Sr., born March 21, 1930, passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

He served in the US Army during the Korean War and made his home in North Garden, Virginia. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was active in his...

Nov 13, 2019

Mr. Max Hoyt Moore, age 92 of Elm City, passed away at Prodigy Transitional Rehab of Tarboro.

He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Sue Eason Moore, son Russell Lynn Moore, mother Lula Goff Moore and father James Richard Moore, brothers Kenneth and Jesse Alton "Jigs" Moore, sisters Elizabeth Lowrance and Katherine Moore.

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Nov 12, 2019

Temperance Hall

John Allen Worrell, 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

There will be a memorial service held at West Edgecombe Baptist Church, NC-43, Rocky Mount, NC on Friday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m.

A graveside service will take place on Saturday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. in Edgecombe Memorial Park,...

Nov 9, 2019

Dateline: Waxhaw, NC

Allen Ray Webb, Sr., 79, passed away Saturday November 9, 2019. He was born June 25, 1940 in Tarboro, NC son of the late Raymond & Gladys Lewis Webb. He is also preceded in death by a son Allen Ray Webb, Jr.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, November...

Nov 7, 2019

Paul Godwin Parker, Jr., peacefully passed away at the age of 96 after a short illness at Vidant Hospital in Tarboro, NC, on Thursday, November 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Gerry Elrod Parker, and by his daughter Reva Dale Parker.  Paul is survived by three sons, Paul G. Parker, III, of...

Nov 6, 2019

Jimmy Lee (Little Buddy) Lewis, Jr., 50, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Born in Edgecombe County September 24, 1969 he was the youngest child of Jimmy "Buddy" Lewis and Linda S. Lewis of Lewis Community. He was preceded in death by his mother, twin great-nieces Brooke and Bailee Bourne, his uncles Linwood T. Lewis, Robert A. Lewis,...

Nov 6, 2019

Tarboro

Roland T. Webb, 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 06, 2019.

A service to honor Roland's life will be held at 11:30am on Friday, November 8th, at Carlisle Funeral Home with Pastor Jordon Willard officiating. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday starting...

Nov 5, 2019

Tarboro

Carl Wayne "Boochie" Cross went to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 after an extended battle with cancer. He was born on April 16, 1934 as the only child of Fred H. and Odell Cross.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy O'Neal Cross; daughter, Susan Cross...