Sep 8, 2025

Cape Carteret – Stephen Walter Harper, 78, passed away peacefully at home on September 8, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 6, 1947, in Newport News, VA, he was the son of the late Joseph John Harper, Sr. and Mildred Miffleton Harper.

Steve was a devoted businessman and a hardworking farmer who enjoyed conversation and...

Sep 7, 2025

Iris Byrd Rochelle, 101 years old, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 7, 2025 in Tarboro, NC.

Iris was born and raised in Bertie County. Upon completion of high school, she relocated to Tarboro, NC in November of 1941. She left Tarboro for only one year to attend Bible College. Iris married Willie Shepard in...

Sep 7, 2025

Mr. Rudy Allen Allsbrook age 81 of Tarboro passed on September 7, 2025.

Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Tarboro Church of Christ with the service following at 2:00 pm. The service will be officiated by Phillip Alligood and Dolan Baker.

Rudy graced us with his presence in...

Sep 5, 2025

Dwan Lee (Thomas) Moore of Bethel, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the age of 77. Dwan was born on March 10, 1948, becoming the only child of Lizzie Whitehurst Thomas and Floyd Jennings Thomas. She was raised in Bethel and graduated from Bethel High School. From there, she went on to earn her...

Sep 5, 2025

Rochelle Grace Baker Benson, 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Pinetops, NC, on Friday, September 5, 2025. Born on May 12, 1936, in Wilson County, Shelly was the daughter of the late Selby and Carolina Owens Baker. She was the sixth of thirteen children.

In 1952, Shelly married the love of her life, Bobby Gray...

Sep 4, 2025

Mrs. Nelda Holt (Cabell) Johnson, 87, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren on September 4, 2025. A native of Southampton County, Virginia, Nelda was born to Shelton and Mary Salone Holt. She was known as a devoted wife, nurturing mother, treasured grandmother and great-grandmother (Ma Ma), and a loyal and loving friend. She will...

Sep 1, 2025

Pansy Suszette James Cannon passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at her home in Hobgood, NC.

*Visitation will be 2:00 - 3:00pm on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Carlisle Funeral Home with graveside service to follow at 3:00pm at Edgecombe Memorial Park.

Pansy was born in Halifax County, NC, on January 7, 1962, to...

Sep 1, 2025

Judy Faye Spence Bridgers, 81, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025.

The family will receive friends and family 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Brentwood Pentecostal Holiness Church on September 4, 2025 with the Service being held at 2:00 p.m. in the Church.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Julian and...

Aug 28, 2025

Bernard "Gene" Morris, 93 passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2025. Gene was the son of Lawrence Ervin Morris and Ethel Virginia Butts Morris, both of whom preceded him in death.

Gene was born in Tarboro, North Carolina on May 14, 1932. He was the youngest of 11 children. Gene attended Tarboro High School. While...

Aug 23, 2025

Michael Lee Hale, 64, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

Visitation will be 6:00 - 7:00 pm on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Carlisle Funeral Home with the service following immediately after at 7:00pm.

Mike was a former employee who worked for Moala Milk and Ice Cream Co. for many years. He was currently...

Aug 17, 2025

Josephine Ardelia (Dee) Harper Long (89) died on August 17, 2025 at The Woodland retirement home in Farmville, VA.

Dee was born June 18,1936 at the family home outside Whitakers, NC. She was the second of seven children of Joe John Harper, a farmer, and his wife, Christine Lyde Smith Harper.  When she was in the fourth...

Aug 17, 2025

Hilda Gray Smith Walston, 97, passed away on August 17, 2025.

Born July 2, 1928 in Martin County, NC, she was preceded in death by her parents William Marvin Smith and Lena Pender Smith; her husband of 48 years, William Raeford Walston; son, David Earl Walston; and brothers, Marvin Smith, Clarence Smith, Henry Smith and sister, Juanita...

Aug 15, 2025

William Franklin Lewis, fondly known as Billy, was born on October 8, 1944, in Tarboro, North Carolina, and peacefully passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025.

Billy shared 50 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Linda Faye Lewis, until her passing on March 6, 2014. He is survived by his loving daughter, Janet Lewis Morris;...

Aug 12, 2025

Lillie Parker Vick passed away peacefully into the presence of Jesus on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.  She was ninety-five years old.

Born in Edgecombe County August 14, 1929 to Roy Clifton and Lillie Haney Parker, she was raised in a Christian home and exposed to biblical teachings from an early age.  After losing her mother at age...

Aug 9, 2025

Ethel Denise Johnson Hobbs, 57, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Brentwood Pentecostal Holiness Church in Tarboro with Rev. Paul Mobley officiating the service. Burial will be private.

Denise was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas E. Johnson and Betty...

Aug 7, 2025

Margaret Dew Aldridge, 86, of Tarboro NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning with her loving son by her side. Born March 22, 1939, in Tarboro, she was a devoted member of her community, a woman of deep faith, and someone who believed in the power of education, kindness, and hard work.

Margaret was preceded in death...

Aug 4, 2025

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, mentor, friend, and fixer-of-all-things, Wayne R. Burl passed away after a short but fierce battle with cancer, surrounded by the family who adored him – just as he deserved.

Wayne was a man of extraordinary talent, tireless grit, and quiet generosity. Born into humble beginnings, he built a life defined by hard work,...

Aug 3, 2025

Phillip Allen Speight, 89, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00pm on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Carlisle Funeral Home with the funeral service following at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Carlisle Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery in Pinetops, NC with Rev. Sonny Simpson officiating the service.

Jul 31, 2025

Mrs Mary Lindsay Spearman passed away on July 31, 2025

Obituary and services will be posted shortly

Jul 31, 2025

In Loving Memory of Vinton Earl Fountain, Jr.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vinton Earl Fountain, Jr., who left this world peacefully on Thursday, July 31, at The Cypress of Raleigh, at the age of 89. Born in Tarboro, North Carolina, to Rolande MacDougald Fountain and Vinton Earl Fountain, Sr., Vinton was a devoted...