Feb 11, 2019

Tarboro

Thomas Hooks  "Tommy"  Mills, Jr., 57, passed away on Monday February 11, 2019.

He was born in Edgecombe County on September 18, 1961 to Thomas Hooks Mills and Gloria Price Mills.

The family will receive friends at Carlisle Funeral Home on Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 6 until 7 Pm. A memorial...

Feb 9, 2019

Darry D. Coppock, Jr.,  67, died Saturday.

Darry is survived by his wife of 46 years Jackie Ellrod Coppock; Sons, Christopher Charles Coppock and wife Anna, Darry D. Coppock, III, Damion Mark Coppock and wife Joy; Sisters;  Peggy Wainwright, Tina Whitehurst, Renee Elliott; Brother;  Laney Joseph Coppock; and  6 grandchildren.

No services will be held...

Feb 6, 2019

Tarboro

Peggy Jean Lewis went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 after a long medical battle.

Peggy had a lot of joy in her life. She was very active in the Pinetops Presbyterian Church in Pinetops. She loved working with the children at church and was very helpful with their...

Feb 5, 2019

Tarboro

James Ray King, Jr.  (Mr. Jimmy)

Jimmy went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

He was born in Edgecombe County on December 12, 1946 to J. Ray King and Edith Hampton King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Feb 4, 2019

Pinetops

Lorene Quinn Griffin, 85, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 after a brief illness at the Hospice House in Greenville.

Lorene was born in Franklin County, Va., on May 22, 1933 to George Thomas Quinn and Esther Crook Quinn.

She was a talented seamstress that could sew anything from doll clothes to...

Feb 3, 2019

Mr. Mark Harold Wells, Sr. of Macclesfield passed away on February 3, 2019 at Prodigy Transitional Rehab in Tarboro.

Mark farmed during his young adulthood. He retired from the Dept. of Transportation Traffic Services after 27 years.

The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, February 5th, from 6:00-8:00pm at Carlisle Funeral Home.

Feb 3, 2019

Josh A. Cummings, 66, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019.

A graveside service will be held at Cummings-Gay Family Cemetery on Wednesday, February 6th at 2:00pm.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ludie Cummings; brothers, Phillip Cummings, Curtis Ray Cummings.

He is survived by his loving wife of...

Feb 3, 2019

Pinetops

Joe Pat Tolson, 77, passed away Sunday, February 3rd, 2019, after a battle with Interstitial Lung Disease.

A celebration of life will be held Thursday, February 7th, at 11:00am at the Pinetops United Methodist Church with the Reverend Jesse Baker officiating.  Burial will follow in Pineview Cemetery, Pinetops, N.C.

Joe was a...

Jan 28, 2019

Rocky Mount

Gary Keith Cobb, II, 26, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 2:30pm in Macclesfield Cemetery with Pastor Ricky Freeman officiating. The family will receive friends and other relatives from 1:00 – 2:00pm on Saturday at Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro.

Gary was...

Jan 24, 2019

Mrs. Pauline Whitfield Scott passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital.

Pauline was born in Martin County on January 27, 1933 to the late Charlie James and Ida Mae Whitfield.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edgar Scott, Her parents and siblings Earl Whitfield, Charlie Whitfield, Gene Whitfield and...

Jan 22, 2019

Jack Walston Harrell was born December 29, 1930, in Macclesfield, the son of the late Thad and Sudie Langley Harrell. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After serving in the Navy, Jack was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served as a proud member of the 187th Airborne - A Battery 674 - as a...

Jan 17, 2019

James Dever Briley, 92, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019.

James was born in Pitt County on December 6, 1926 to the late Clarence and Martha Tripp Briley. In his early years James worked as a farmer, tending the family land. James married Ruby Underhill on April 20, 1956.  Later, combining his farming experience and love of...

Jan 17, 2019

Tarboro

Lester Lee Pollard, Jr., 62, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2:00pm at First Baptist Church with the Reverend Lamont Hemminger officiating.

Lee was a heavy equipment operator for many years. His greatest passion was a bulldozer, whether it was...

Jan 15, 2019

Tammy Eubanks Burns, 55, passed away Tuesday, January 15th with her family by her side.

A long-time insurance agent, Tammy resided in Tarboro, NC with her husband Robert Burns IV. Tammy enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her two grandsons, and traveling with her beloved husband. You would often find Tammy enjoying football or basketball, especially...

Jan 12, 2019

Tarboro

Dr. John Irving Brooks, Jr. passed peacefully into eternal life Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital surrounded by family. Dr. Brooks was born January 9, 1933 to John Irving Brooks, Sr. and Lillian Harris Brooks in Burlington, North Carolina where his uncle was a surgeon. He grew up in the small community of Brooksdale,...

Jan 12, 2019

Almond Jerkins "A.J." Drake, Jr., a native of Pinetops, NC, passed away on Saturday, January 12 at his home surrounded by family. A.J. was born on January 9, 1932 in Edgecombe County to parents Almond J. Drake, Sr. and Annie Best Drake. He graduated from South Edgecombe High School in 1950 and began farming. On November 16, 1952, A.J....

Jan 11, 2019

Elm City

Mr. Jeffrey Wayne Acree, 75, passed away in Nash General Hospital on Friday, January 11, 2019.

He was born in Edgecombe County on December 17, 1943 to Simon Dexter Acree and Margaret Fann Acree.

Jeff served in the United States Coast Guard and was honorably discharged after 4 years of dedicated...

Jan 7, 2019

Formerly of Macclesfield

Kathryn Cobb Ford, 75, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 12, at Macclesfield First Christian Church with the Rev. Melissa Acres officiating. Burial will follow in Macclesfield Cemetery.

Kathryn was born in Edgecombe County on December 29, 1943 to...

Jan 6, 2019

Tarboro

Waylon Earl "Buddy" Davis, 63, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019.

Buddy was born in Edgecombe County on April 17, 1955 to Roma Jamerson Davis and Helen Lamm Davis.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, January 8 at Faith Free Will Holiness Church in Tarboro. The family...

Jan 6, 2019

Tarboro

Boyce Clark Owens, age 86, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday at Carlisle Funeral Home with Pastor Johnny Hendricks officiating. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park.

He was born in Wilson County on October 15, 1932 to Herman Earl...