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...

Jan 5, 2019

Tarboro

Candice Irene Carter Williams, 62 passed away Saturday.

Graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 2:00pm, Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. Billy Crabtree officiating.

Candice was preceded in death by her father, Russell Carter.

She is survived by her mother, Doris Carter; and a brother, Russell "Rusty" Carter,...

Jan 5, 2019

Pinetops

Sue Ella "Nana Sue" Chapman, 62, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, January, 8, 2019 at 2:00pm, Carlisle Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Bateman officiating. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park.

Nana Sue was born December 5, 1956 in Pitt County to Roy Marion and...

Jan 3, 2019

Elm City

Mrs. Doris Marie Joyner, 67 of Elm City passed away in Vidant Edgecombe Hospital, Tarboro, N.C.

A celebration of Doris's Life will be held Monday, January 7, 2019 at 2:00pm in Pineview Cemetery, Rocky Mount, N. C.

Family  will receive friends and other relatives Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Carlisle Funeral...

Jan 3, 2019

Fountain

Donald Max Harrell, 59, passed away on Thursday, January 03, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm on Sunday, January 6, at Carlisle Funeral Home with Ralph Webb and the Rev. Wade Parker officiating.

Donald was born in Nash County to Max Millard Harrell and Nannie Gay Harrell. He enjoyed...

Dec 28, 2018

Robert Hawkins 69 passed away peacefully at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital on December 28, 2018 at 0250 am.

He was proceeded in death by his parents John Sr and Beatrice Hawkins. And his two brothers John Jr and Richard Hawkins. Hawk is survived by his loving family which includes his sister Betty Medeiros and husband Charlie, and sister...

Dec 27, 2018

Tarboro

Barbara Joyce Calloway (Mema), 84, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, December 30, at Carlisle Funeral Home with the Rev. Jordon Willard officiating. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park.

Joyce was married to Jack Calloway for 54 years. She was a...