Dec 17, 2018

Gary "Jackie" Joyner, 71, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Friday at St. Michael's Episcopal Church Cemetery with the Reverend Noah Howard officiating.

Jackie served in the Vietnam Conflict in the United States Army. He later retired from CSX Railroad Company after many years of...

Dec 15, 2018

Roger C. Barnes, 76, passed away on December 15, 2018.

He was born August 03,1942 to Lillie Wells Barnes and William Clinton Barnes of Sharpsburg, NC.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories, children Samantha Barnes and Clint Barnes; and grandkids Rebecca Barnes and Hayden Barnes. He also leaves behind many friends who he considered...

Dec 13, 2018

R. Lewis Weeks, 91, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Dec 10, 2018

Tarboro, NC

Mrs. Shirley Faye Riddick, age 83, passed away in Vidant Edgecombe Hospital on Monday, December 10, 2018.

Shirley worked for Runnymede Mills for many years and attended First Free Will Baptist Church in Tarboro.

She was preceded in death by her parents Tommy and Margaret Roberts; husband John Riddick; and a...

Dec 9, 2018

Ann Jenkins Anderson, age 88, passed away on Sunday, December 09, 2018.

Ann was born in Tarboro to Samuel Gatlin Jenkins and Eugenia Harrell Jenkins. Ann graduated from Tarboro High School, Salem College and received her Master's Degree from East Carolina University. She was a first grade teacher for many years.

In addition to her...

Dec 7, 2018

Tarboro

Margaret Strickland Forrest, 91, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at St. James United Methodist Church with Rev. Nathan Whitman officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro.

Margaret was born in Greensboro, N C., August 19, 1927 to...

Dec 6, 2018

Tarboro

Kenneth "Ken" Lee Brewer, 83 passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Pitt Memorial Hospital, Greenville, N.C.

He was the son of the late Joseph Edward Brewer and Minnie Shirley Brewer. He was a native of Tarboro, N.C.

Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Mary Eleanor Tew Brewer;...

Dec 4, 2018

Elm City

Hazel Marie Keel, 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm on Friday, December 7, at Temperance Hall United Methodist Church with Rev. Jesse Baker and Kris Williams officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives from 1:00-3:00 pm at the church.

She...

Dec 3, 2018

Maggie Hope Reason of Macclesfield passed away Monday December 3, 2018.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 7, with the service following at 2:00 PM at Carlisle Funeral Home in Tarboro.

She was preceded in death by her Father, Gerald Smith and Brother, Roger Walston.

She is survived by...

Dec 1, 2018

Carlisle Funeral Home, Inc. is committed to the community in which we serve. Therefore, we have planned our third annual Christmas Memorial Service with a message of love, hope and support to heal in the days ahead.

We realize that this time of year can be difficult for many who have suffered the loss of a loved...

Nov 30, 2018

Tarboro

Virginia Whitehurst Bottoms, 92, passed Monday, March 11, 2019.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 11:00 am in Edgecombe Memorial Park with Pastor Sammy Wood officiating.

She is survived by her family, including children; Donna Whitehurst, Julie Jackson (Jeff), George Whitehurst, Jr. (Kay), Gary Whitehurst (Debra),...

Nov 29, 2018

Pinetops, NC

Mrs. Violet Moore Carlton, 89, of Pinetops passed away at Wilson Medical Center on Thursday, November 29, 2018.

Violet Moore Carlton was born in Edgecombe County and raised on the family farm along with her younger brother Douglas.  She graduated from South Edgecombe High School and went on from there to graduate from...

Nov 25, 2018

William Benjamin "Buster" Vick Jr.

Buster passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2018 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital after an extended illness.

He was predeceased by his parents William Benjamin, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Vick; and his brother Richard Douglas Vick, Sr.

Buster is survived by an uncle: J.C. Vick; aunts: Frances (Bill) Pollard...

Nov 25, 2018

Mr. Don Williams, Jr, of Rocky Mount passed away at his home surrounded by his family.

He is preceded in death by his wife  Rebecca Jean Williams, children Debra Williams Terry Williams  Elaine, grandchild Kevin Williams.siblings John Wesley, Blunt Williams, Lily May Williams, James Bundy, Madeline McGee, Chalmers Williams, Lois Weaver, Mary Williams, Shirley Morgan and Johnny...

Nov 24, 2018

Raymond Earl Joyner, 83 passed away at his home Saturday.

Graveside service will be held Monday, November 26, 2018 at 2:00pm, Falkland Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Falkland, NC.

After serving in the U.S.Air Force, Raymond retired from the Tarboro Police Department after 25 years of service

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents,...

Nov 22, 2018

Pinetops

Glenn Ray Harris, 58, passed away.

Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 3:00-5:00pm on Sunday, November 25, at Carlisle Funeral Home.

He is survived by a son, Dylan Harris, of Greenville; and his mother, Barbara Edwards, of Pinetops.

Glenn enjoyed life. He loved being around friends and family,...

Nov 21, 2018

Tarboro

Grover Lee Knox, Jr. 74, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, November 23, in Edgecombe Memorial Park with the Rev. Johnny Hendricks officiating.

He was born in Martin County on July 28, 1944 to Grover Lee Knox, Sr. and Gladys Stalls...

Nov 20, 2018

Tarboro

Irene Harris Nichols, 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 peacefully at the home of her son, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Pitt County on November 12, 1938 to the late James Earl Harris and Eunice Holloman Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Nov 19, 2018

Laura Louise Williams, 77, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00pm on Wednesday, November 21, at Carlisle Funeral Home with the Pastor Sammy Wood officiating.

She is survived by her daughter, Margie Karlyn Parker; sons, James Rodney Taylor and Bennie Edward Brown.

Arrangements are by Carlisle...

Nov 17, 2018

Tarboro

Jennie Godwin Sessoms, age 61, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018.  She was born in Wilson County and was the daughter of the late Grady Godwin and Jean Talbott and stepfather Robert "Bobby" Talbott.

Jennie leaves to cherish her memory husband Julius Lynwood Sessoms of Tarboro; daughter Julie Baker Silverberg and husband Adam, Melinda...