Aug 29, 2019

On August 29, 2019, Neil J. Jackson left the cares and worries of this world behind. He peacefully and longingly stepped into everlasting life and into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. No more is he bound to earthly things but resides in eternity.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Jane...

Aug 28, 2019

Tarboro

Linda S. Lewis, 73, passed away August 28, 2019. Born in Nash County May 14, 1946, she was the oldest daughter of Hartford S. Strickland, Sr. & Bessie B. Strickland. She was preceded in death by her parents and twin great-granddaughters. (Brooke Elise Bourne & Bailee Elizabeth Bourne)

Funeral service will be held at...

Aug 27, 2019

Winterville

Eric Michael Roberts, 52, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 30, 2019, 2:00 pm at the home of his mother, Patsy Jones Ollis, 267 Railroad St. W, Bethel, N.C. Visitation will follow the service at the home.

Eric loved his family, had many friends...

Aug 26, 2019

Tarboro

In the very early morning of August 26, 2019, FRANCES LOUISE LEWIS WEATHERSBEE left this physical world and entered the realm of her beloved Lord and Father. She was surrounded by her loving family.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 30, 2019 at 11:00am in the chapel of Carlisle Funeral Home...

Aug 26, 2019

Pinetown, NC

Mrs. Mary Alice Harris Heath Maynard, age 98, passed away on August 26, 2019 at the Autumnfield in Pinetown, NC.

She was born in Edgecombe County on June 6, 1921 to Murray and Gladys Harris. Mary Alice was a strong woman of faith who witnessed to others in song and word until her...

Aug 26, 2019

Tarboro

Leslie Earl Haddock, I, 70, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro with Brian Browder officiating.

Leslie Earl proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He enjoyed riding motorcycles...

Aug 25, 2019

Margaret "Peggy" Mizell Davenport, 82, of Roper, North Carolina passed away August 25, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents Willie Warren Mizell and Hyacinthe Chesson Mizell and her son, Sterling L. Davenport, Jr.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Sterling L. Davenport, her daughter, Melody Ann Davenport and husband Donnie Price of...

Aug 23, 2019

Tarboro

Mike Everett, 67, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice Center, Greenville.

Mike retired in 2006 from Everett Express Company after many years.

He is survived by his loving family, including his wife of 49 years, Susan Everett; daughter, Sunday Everett Penny and her husband, Tony of Clayton; son,...

Aug 21, 2019

Ruby Best Dunn was called home on August 21st at Wilson Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 20,1943 in Edgecombe County to Hugh Elroy Best Jr. and Emma Sue Harrell Best.

Ruby, or as she was known, Miss Ruby, Aunt Ruby, Grandma or my favorite, Mama was first and foremost a people...

Aug 18, 2019

Tarboro

Helen Proctor Davenport passed away at her home on Sunday, August 18, 2019.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 11:00 AM in Greenwood Cemetery with  Pastor Lamont Hemminger officiating. The family will receive friends at Carlisle Funeral Home, Saturday from 10-11AM.

Helen was an avid gardener and...

Aug 15, 2019

Tarboro

Gladys Harrell Skinner, 93, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Gladys was born September 4, 1925 to Floyd Thomas and Mattie Ruth Bridgers Harrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie (Dick) Skinner and her daughter-in-law, Lois Fleming Skinner.

Gladys is survived by her loving...

Aug 15, 2019

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Tarboro

Forrest Allen Smith, 74, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital, Tarboro, NC.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Carlisle Funeral Home. Visitation will follow the service.

Forrest was born November 25, 1944 in Lenoir County to James...

Aug 12, 2019

Pinetops

Cullen Cobb, 89, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00pm on Thursday, August 15, at Carlisle Funeral Home with the Reverend John Browning and Reverend Steve Herring officiating. Burial will follow in Pineview Cemetery, Pinetops, NC with military honors. The family will receive friends and relatives at...

Aug 11, 2019

Tarboro

Kay Land Barnes, 77, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, August 14, at First Baptist Church with Lamont Hemminger officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

Kay was born in Edgecombe County on July 28, 1942 to the late Raymond Land and...

Aug 11, 2019

Enfield

Doris Pittman Sykes, 101, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Scotland House assisted living in Scotland Neck, NC.

Affectionately known as "Biddie" by close friends and family, Doris was born in Halifax County on December 9, 1917, one of 10 children born to Horace and Rebecca Pittman. She was predeceased by...

Aug 10, 2019

Tarboro

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Ray Millard, Jr. of Tarboro passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his home in Tarboro, NC.

He was born on February 8, 1940 in Kenova West, VA.

He was the son of the late Robert R. Millard and Doris Chafin. Bob was a retired Industrial Maintenance Manager in...

Aug 9, 2019

Ethel "Glenn" Robinson (78) passed away Friday, August 9, 2019.  She was a loving wife, daughter, grandma and great-grandma.  Glenn was born in Pitt County on August 15, 1940 to Robert Lloyd Matthews and Ethel Lillian Garris.  Glenn is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters ( Jeanette Bass and Hazel Oakley) and her brothers (Albert "Big Boy"...

Aug 8, 2019

Tarboro

Eunice Crownstream, 87, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, August 9 at Whitakers Cemetery in Whitakers, NC with the Pastor Gene Jackson officiating.

She was born in Halifax County on May 27, 1932 to the late Steven T. Crownstream and Gladys Mae...

Aug 7, 2019

Tarboro, NC

Mr. Billy F. Wood, age 83 of Tarboro, NC passed away at his home on August 7, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Catherine, two daughters Vicki of Indiana and Kathi of North Carolina, five grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren, one sister Betty Moody of Alabama, and several nieces...

Aug 7, 2019

Oak City

Elizabeth passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after an extended illness. Elizabeth was a quiet, gentle, kind and loyal wife, mother, sister and friend.  She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Mahlon W. DeLoatch born in Tarboro, N.C. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Larry Hines Worsley,...