May 19, 2025

Diane Webb Scott, 86, passed away on May 19, 2025, at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham NC.

Diane was born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, on April 10, 1939, to Prudie Mae and Albert Washington Webb. She spent her childhood and teenage years in Pinetops, where she developed lifelong roots and community. Diane earned her teaching degree...

May 19, 2025

Michelle Jefferson Harris, 56, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born and raised in Tarboro, Michelle was the beloved daughter of the late Thurman Douglas Jefferson and Joyce Smith Jefferson. A proud 1987 graduate of Tarboro High School, she went on to attend the University of North Carolina at Wilmington,...

May 18, 2025

Mary Alice Romines Linkous, 76, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Visitation will be on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Carlisle Funeral Home from 12:00 – 3:00 PM.

Mary AKA "Ganny" by her grandchildren and great grandchildren because she said "granny" just sounded too old, was known all around town from her many years...

May 16, 2025

Sarah Marie Thorp passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2025, in North Carolina. She was born on November 2nd, 1977, in California and was one of four siblings. She spent most of her life in Kodiak, Alaska—the place her kids were born and raised.

Sarah was a kind soul who loved her family deeply. She is survived...

May 16, 2025

Dorothy Alma Harrell Weathersby

May 5, 1933 – May 17, 2025

"Well done, good and faithful servant." – Matthew 25:23

Dorothy Alma Harrell Weathersby, 92, of Fountain's Crossroads in Edgecombe County, peacefully went to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, May 17, 2025, at her son's home in Tarboro.

Born...

May 16, 2025

Moses Douglas Wallace, affectionately known as Doug, entered the gates of heaven on May 16, 2025. Doug is survived by his wife, Dianne, daughter, Kim W. Parker (Richard), step-daughters, Cindy Everett (Charlie), Dawn Wooten, grandchildren, Talon Parker, Emily and Jeremy Everett, Johnny and Courtney Willing, sisters, Meredith Harrell (Eddie), Sandra Ellis, brothers, Rudolph Wallace, Dwight Wallace (Becky),  nephews George...

May 15, 2025

Doris Taylor Wooten, age 88 , passed away at Tarboro Health & Rehabilitation on May 15, 2025.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior as a teenager. Her family moved to Rich Square in 1959 and she insisted her children be taken to Rich Square Baptist Church before she and her husband, Floyd, began attending...

May 10, 2025

Ola Milton "Buddy" Craft, aged 86, of Tarboro, passed away at home on May 10, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his three wives: Florence Price Craft and Lois Matthews Craft, both of Tarboro, and Annie Best Craft of Wilson.

The family will receive friends and family on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Edgecombe...

May 8, 2025

Jean Denise Ambrose aka Priss, 64, passed away on May 8th, 2025 at ECU Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro surrounded by her loved ones.

Priss was born in Ahoskie NC on Christmas Day in 1960 to Dorothy and Bobby Ambrose.

She retired from the state after working with Edgecombe County Department of Social Services and also...

Apr 30, 2025

Ms. Alma Mills passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.  Services will be private.

Apr 30, 2025

James Larry Killingsworth Bowling passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital.

James was born in Lenoir County, NC, on December 6, 1944, to the late Robert E. Killingsworth and Louise Page Killingsworth.  He moved to Bethel, NC in 1958, where he graduated from Bethel High School.

After school, James entered...

Apr 25, 2025

Jean Wooten Harris, age 82 of Tarboro, passed away on April 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late David Earl and Minnie Morris Wooten on September 16, 1942, in Edgecombe County.

The family will receive friends and family on Monday, April 28, 2025, from 6:00 PM until 8:00...

Apr 24, 2025

Roger Clark Webb (Tom), age 87 of Macclesfield passed away on April 24, 2025 at home.  He was born to the late Jasper and Mary Webb on March 16, 1938, in Edgecombe County.  He was preceded in death by his wife Lois Webb.  Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Monday, May 5, 2025 at Webb's Chapel Baptist Church, Macclesfield. ...

Apr 22, 2025

Mr. Andrew Brewer passed away at home on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, surrounded by family.  Mr. Brewer was born in Alamance County on April 11, 1955 to Harvey Lee and Eunice Brewer.

Apr 8, 2025

Sue B. Outlaw, 81, of Tarboro, NC was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 7, 2025. Sue was born on November 27, 1943 in Fayette County, West Virginia to Charles and Gladys Biggs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Peggy Francis; brother Charles Biggs; husband, Tommy Outlaw and grandson...

Apr 4, 2025

Francis Marion Smith passed away peacefully at his home Friday, April 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.  Although Francis always lived in Edgecombe County, he was born in Wilson County on September 12, 1935, and was the only child of Guy Arlington Smith and Lucy Pittman Smith.  He served in the Army...

Apr 4, 2025

Katrina Williams Rhodes went to be with her Savior while in the ECU Health Greenville on April 4th at the age of 58.  Katrina was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

She retired from the Rocky Mount Post Office.  She was an active member of Oakdale Baptist Church.  She went on mission trips, was a part...

Apr 2, 2025

Melaine S. Denton, 65, passed away on April 2, 2025, in her home with her husband Jerry Denton of 42 years of marriage, her caregiver Elaine Todd and her CNA Nicole.

Melaine was born to the late Joseph Jay Scheibelhut and Margaret Elizabeth Fox on May 11, 1959, in Harrisburg PA.

She is survived by...

Apr 1, 2025

Joshua Thomas Hudson, 28, passed away on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, at his home in Tarboro. He was born on March 2nd, 1997, in Edgecombe County to Thomas (Tommy) and Renee Hudson.

*Visitation on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Carlisle Funeral Home.  Funeral Service at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at...

Mar 31, 2025

Frances Cobb Webb, 91, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025.

Visitation will be 2:00 – 4:00pm on Monday, April 7, 2025 at Carlisle Funeral Home with a graveside service at 5:00pm at Queen Anne Cemetery in Fountain NC.

Frances was born on May 23, 1933 to the late Herman and Thelma Cobb.

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