Dec 30, 2025

Jonathan Eugene Bryant, affectionately known as "Jroc" and "Boot," age 42, passed away on December 30, 2025, in Greenville, North Carolina. He was a resident of Tarboro, North Carolina.

Jonathan was born on October 29, 1983, in Durham, North Carolina, to Sheila Grey Savage Lewis and Elton Eugene "Gene" Bryant, who preceded him in death.

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Dec 30, 2025

Betty Holland Summerlin (69) of Tarboro, went to her Heavenly home on December 30th, 2025. Betty was preceded in death by her two precious daughters, Tonia Gail Summerlin and Teresa Summerlin-Mobley. She was also preceded in death by her beloved parents, Annie Pearl, and William "Eddie" Holland; her sister, Joan Griffin; and her brothers, Harold, Gerald, William, Mitchell, and...

Dec 27, 2025

Lennis Earl Turner, age 82, passed away at his home on December 27, 2025. He was born on September 19, 1943.

Lennis was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his family deeply. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Janet Bradley Turner. He also leaves behind his children, Kevin Turner (Barbara) of...

Dec 24, 2025

Elizabeth Alford Tyson was born on November 25, 1925 to Jessie and Lydia Alford in Tarboro North Carolina. The eldest of six children Elizabeth was predeceased by brothers Jesse, Clayton, Lee, Gene and Johnny Alford. On February 15, 1948 Elizabeth married Ronald Earl Tyson who predeceased her in 2007. Surviving are two daughters Carolyn Tyson of Morehead City, NC,...

Dec 17, 2025

Dewey Nelson "Nelson" Hoke, 87, of Conetoe, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025. Born on May 31, 1938, in Statesville, North Carolina, Nelson was the son of Dewey Randolph Hoke and Mary Allene Plyler.

Nelson was a man full of joy, known for his smile, positive spirit, and love of people. He never met...

Dec 16, 2025

Elaine Jones Newell, 79, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with her loving husband, Charles "Buddy" Newell, by her side.

Graveside service will be at 11:00am on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Pineview Cemetery in Pinetops, NC with Rev. Sonny Simpson officiating the service.

Elaine was born in Edgecombe County on August 28, 1946,...

Dec 15, 2025

Etheleen Lane, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at home on December 15, 2025 at the age of 100.  Etheleen was born on November 10, 1925 in Greene County to the late W.O. Fields and Carrie Hill Fields.  She was a beacon of quiet strength and kindness for all who knew her.

She married Joseph...

Dec 14, 2025

Patsy Simmons, 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family December 14, 2025.  Patsy was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Davis.  A resident of Williamston NC, Patsy was born February 3, 1954.

Patsy worked at a nursing home in housekeeping before retiring and loved all of her residents.  She also enjoyed music, spending time with...

Dec 11, 2025

Mary "Tetie" Johnson Hopkins, 92, passed away on December 11, 2025, at 1:20 PM, surrounded by her family and friends.

Tetie was born in Edgecombe County on July 13, 1933, to the late George William Johnson, Sr. and Mary Lou Johnson.  She resided in Edgecombe County her entire life and graduated from Tarboro High School in 1955. ...

Dec 10, 2025

Judy Elizabeth Harrell Parker, 81, of Oak City and Tarboro, NC, joined Jesus on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Praise God, she is reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Larry Lee Parker, Sr., mother, Julia Harrell (Thurman), mother-in-law, Ida Belle Parker (Homer), sister, Daisy Harris, brother, Johnny Harrell, and many other loved ones.

Judy was a devoted...

Dec 9, 2025

Bettyann Poindexter, 91, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

She was born in Edgecombe County on July 28, 1934 and was the last of twelve children of the late O.R. Pollard and Mary Felton Pollard. Bettyann grew up in Tarboro, living there all her life except for the four years she lived in...

Dec 9, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Braddy, 81, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.  She was predeceased by her parents, Stonewall and Katie Simpkins; husband, Clyde Braddy, daughters, Sylvia Whitfield and Sheila Taylor; brother, Stonewall Simpkins, and sister, Allie Vick.

She is survived by her two grandsons, Doug Whitfield and Michael Hathaway; best friend, Janice Burnette;...

Dec 8, 2025

Barbara Lorraine Venters, 96, a resident at The Barclay House passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025 at ECU Health in Tarboro, NC.

A service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the chapel at Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro, NC. The family.will greet friends at the funeral...

Nov 27, 2025

James Bonner "Butch" Dougherty, 79, passed away on November 27, 2025, at his home. Born December 4, 1945, in Newport News, Virginia, Butch made his home in Tarboro, North Carolina, where he built a life centered on hard work, family, and service to others. For more than four decades, Butch worked in the construction and trades industry, owning and...

Nov 25, 2025

Alvis Avon Baker, 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Webbs Chapel Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at Macclesfield Cemetery with Rev. Stephen Duncan officiating the service.

Alvis was...

Nov 25, 2025

Frances Margaret Liverman, 66, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.  She was born in Edgecombe County on October 6, 1959, and was the youngest daughter of John H. Coker and Margaret B. Coker.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John H. Coker, Jr.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 PM on...

Nov 23, 2025

Kenneth Hoyt Lautzenheiser passed away on Sunday, November 23, at the age of 85, with his family by his side. Ken was born in Chattanooga, TN, on November 18, 1940, to Clarence William and Lucy Marlowe Lautzenheiser. As a member of Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church, he met Loretta Ettien, whom he later described as singing "like an angel" in...

Nov 23, 2025

Thomas Wayne Abrams, 78, passed away from this earth to his heavenly home, November 23, 2025.

A graveside service will be held at the Macclesfield Cemetery, Monday, December 1, 2025, at 11:00am with Johnny Tyson officiating the service.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ruby, and brother, Randy.

He...

Nov 20, 2025

Charlotte Kelly Williams, 68, of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025 under palliative care in Greenville. She was born on April 7, 1957, in Morehead City, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, career, creativity and faith.

Charlotte is survived by her mother, Katherine Marks Nowell; her father, Charles Thomas...

Nov 14, 2025

Donald Ray Sutton Sr., 78, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Memorial service will be 2:00pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Tarboro First Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie and Eva Sutton; and 3 sisters, Loretta Sutton, Betty Jo Bulluck, and Marie Boyd....