Jul 12, 2019

Philip Brian Johnson, age 31, of Tarboro passed away on July 12, 2019. He was born in Pitt county on November 16, 1987 to Michael and Mona Johnson.

He is survived by his mother Mona Ellis Johnson and father Michael Johnson, brothers Eric Johnson and wife Casey of Scotland Neck and Matt Johnson and wife Becca of...

Jun 29, 2019

Hilton Ray Staton, 65, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his home in Raleigh, N.C.

He was born in Edgecombe County on January 13, 1954 to Ashley Owen Staton and Dorothy Barfield Staton.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Ashley and Dorothy B. Staton.

He is survived by his brother ...

Jun 28, 2019

JC Vick of Wilson has been welcomed Home by his Lord and Savior this week and is undoubtedly already astride one of his favorite tractors in a big, straw hat, tinkering in his heavenly backyard-shop, or enjoying small talk with his buddies at Wilton Owens' 76 Service Station in the celestial Macclesfield.  Eastern NC ("God's Country") will miss his...

Jun 28, 2019

Tarboro

James C. Carlisle, Jr. 58, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019.

Funeral service will be held Monday, July, 1, 2019, 3:00 pm at Tarboro First Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Bobby Forehand and Rev. Aubrey Spears officiating. Entombment will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park, Tarboro.

James was employed with Edgecombe Martin Electric...

Jun 28, 2019

Tarboro

Henry E. Allen, Jr. 65 passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at Duke Hospital with his family by his side. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 30, 2019, 3:00pm at Carlisle Funeral Home with Pastor Ricky Freeman officiating .

Henry was preceded in death by his father, Henry E. Allen, Sr.

Jun 25, 2019

Fountain

Wilson Landis "L  Dog" Stewart, Jr., 43, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at his home in Fountain, N.C. Graveside service will be held Friday, June 28, 2019 at 2:15 pm in Edgecombe Memorial Park with Pastor Don Causey officiating.

Wilson was survived by his loving family, including his wife, Niki Stewart; children, Katlyn,...

Jun 24, 2019

Tarboro

Graham C. Harmon, 77, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at Prodigy Transitional Rehabilitation Center, Tarboro.

There will be no memorial service at the request of Graham, but the family will receive friends at their home, 506 Ward Dr., Tarboro on Wednesday and Thursday, from 2:00 – 6:00 pm. Graham's cremated remains will scattered...

Jun 23, 2019

Ralph McGay Lewis Jr, 63, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 23, 2019.

He was born in Edgecombe County on May 27,1956 to Yvonne Wilson Lewis and Ralph McGay Lewis Sr.

In addition to his parents; he is survived by his loving family, including his three children Angel Dawn Lewis, Crystal Lewis Creech...

Jun 22, 2019

Memorial services have been set for former Edgecombe County Sheriff Phil Ellis, who died Saturday morning, June 22, following complications from a heart attack. He was surrounded by family and friends.

The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00pm this Wednesday, June 26, in the auditorium of the Edgecombe County Community College. A memorial service for...

Jun 16, 2019

Marit Jane Elizabeth Dorsey Vogel passed away on Sunday morning June 16, 2019 at the age of 92 years 6 months, in Tarboro North, Carolina. She had suffered a severe stroke two days prior to her death. She died peacefully in her sleep with her daughter Nancy Vogel at her bedside. Her other 3 daughters were able to call...

Jun 15, 2019

Mrs. Melba Weaver Little passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, N.C., following a long battle with lung disease. She was 85.

Mrs. Little was born on April 12, 1934, in Bagley, N.C., a crossroads community in Johnston County home to her family farm. She was the fourth child of Christopher and...

Jun 14, 2019

Pamela Chapman Webb, 58, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

Graveside service will be held Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 3:00pm in Cummings Family Cemetery, Hwy 258 South, Pinetops, with Pastor Don Causey officiating.

Pamela was preceded in death by her brother, Dwayne Chapman; father, David Chapman.

Jun 7, 2019

Rocky Mount

Edith Carol Smith Robbins, 83, was born in Edgecombe County to John L. Smith and Vernon Pierce Smith on January 29, 1936 and passed away on June 7, 2019 in Nash County.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jack T. Robbins; and daughter Cynthia A. Robbins.

A graveside service...

Jun 5, 2019

Charles Allen West, 65, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2019.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 11:00 am, Carlisle Funeral Home with Pastor Ricky Freeman officiating. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park.

Charles was born on September 18, 1953, to Garland and Frances West of Tarboro.

Charles graduated...

Jun 3, 2019

Jerry Wayne Rogers, Jr., 47, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019.

Jerry was a devoted father who spent hours playing with his girls, supporting them in their school work and sports and giving them opportunities to achieve their hearts desires. He would make up silly games with the girls, like "steamroller", forced snuggles and anything that could...

Jun 3, 2019

Ruby Gerrin Benton, 89, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus while with loved ones on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Edgecombe Health and Rehab in Tarboro. She was born on June 5, 1929 in Demorest, Georgia to Hazel Mae Dooley and William Lonnie Gerrin. She was a loving mother and grandmother and especially cherished her time with...

Jun 2, 2019

Tarboro

Evelyn Norville Windham, 81, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00pm on Wednesday, June 5 at First Free Will Baptist Church with Stanley E. Buck, Jr. officiating.

She had a great love for growing flowers, watching them bloom and decorating her home with the...

Jun 1, 2019

Tarboro

Frankie Lee Whaley, 67, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 with his family by his side.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 26, 2019, 7:00 pm, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4658 Reedy Branch Rd., Winterville, N.C. with Pastor Jonathan Edwards officiating.

Frankie was preceded in death by his parents, Joe...

May 29, 2019

Mrs. Dolores Manning Harper, age 70 of Tarboro, passed away on May 29th, 2019 at her home.

Dolores was a loving mother and wife. She received her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Foreign Language from East Carolina University. She spoke and taught three languages. She also enjoyed collecting stamps, sewing, studied Judo and working with hunter...

May 28, 2019

Pinetops

David Gene Hill, Sr., 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, May 30, at Carlisle Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

Gene was born in Derby, Virginia on...