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Nicholas “Nick” Lingg
Oct 30, 2017
Tarboro
Nicholas "Nick" Lingg, 74, of Tarboro, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 at Edgecombe Health and Rehabilitation Center.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 5 at Edgecombe Memorial Park.
Nick graduated from Williamson Trade School in Philadelphia, PA in 1962. He was a tool maker and...
Michael Ray Flowers
Oct 27, 2017
Tarboro
Michael Ray Flowers, 35, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017..
Michael is survived by his children, Camron Flowers, Andy Flowers , Brandon Flowers and Jayce Flowers; mother, Cheryl Edwards and step-father, Ken Edwards; brothers, David Flowers and his wife, Alexis, and Jake Flowers; sister, Ashley Flowers; nieces, Tabitha Flowers, Summer Penny; nephews,...
Gene Autry Whitfield
Oct 26, 2017
Hobgood
Gene Autry Whitfield, 76, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017.
Gene was born September 9, 1941 to Charlie James and Ida Mae Whitfield.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Viola Thomas and a brother, Earl Whitfield.
Graveside service will be held...
Gerald Holland
Oct 24, 2017
Louisburg, NC
Gerald Holland, 69, went to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. His funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Carlisle Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Holland officiating. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park. Gerald retired from commercial construction as an iron worker...
Myrtle Leggett Barnes Anderson
Oct 23, 2017
Myrtle Barnes Anderson, age 91, of Whitakers passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at Edgecombe Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tarboro.
She was preceded in death by her husband Willie Mack Anderson; her mother Bessie Rebecca Nobles; and father James Barnes.
She is survived by a loving family which includes her daughters,...
Doris Rachel Braswell
Oct 21, 2017
Tarboro
Doris Rachel Braswell, 87, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017.
A private service was held at Edgecombe Memorial Park.
She was born February 24, 1930 to Eli Allen and Gertrude Williamson Savage. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Arthur Braswell; sister,...
Dennis Warren Langley, Sr
Oct 20, 2017
Macclesfield
Dennis Warren Langley, Sr., 72, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017. The funeral service will be held at 3:30pm on Sunday at Carlisle Funeral Home and the burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Sunday at the funeral home from 2:30-3:30pm. He was preceded in...
Agnes Marie Laub
Oct 20, 2017
Tarboro
Agnes Marie Laub, 75, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 at her home.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 24, 2017, 1:00pm at St. James United Methodist Church with Rev. Nathan Wittman officiating.
She was member of St. James United Methodist Church.
Agnes is survived by...
Elbert Lee "Tom" Ellrod
Oct 19, 2017
Tarboro
Elbert Lee "Tom" Ellrod, 88, passed away on Thursday, October, 19, 2017. He was the owner and operator of Long Trailer Company in Tarboro for many years. A funeral service will be held at Trinity Baptist Church on Saturday at 11:00am with Pastor Jordon Willard officiating. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park with...
Jean Crawford Gatling
Oct 19, 2017
Mrs. Jean Crawford Gatling, age 88, passed away at Vidant Palliative Care in Greenville, on October 19, 2017.
She is survived by her husband James Earl Gatling of the home in Tarboro; two sons, Jim Gatling and wife Pam of Pahrump, NV; and Gary Gatling of Tarboro; one grandson, Christopher Gatling of Las Vegas, NV;...
Luann Watson Bridgers
Oct 19, 2017
Pinetops
LuAnn Watson Bridgers, 59, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017. A graveside service will be held in Macclesfield Cemetery on Sunday at 3:00pm with the Rev. Billy Crabtree officiating. LuAnn is survived by her husband, Kenneth Bridgers; daughter, Carol Sutton and husband Donald; parents, Charles and Mavis Watson; sister, Linda Goff and husband...
Frederick Lawson Willard
Oct 17, 2017
Updated Information: Monday, October 23, 2017
History Channel's 'Maverick Archaeologist' Fred Willard Dead
Frederick Lawson Willard, of the History Channel's famous "Roanoke: Search for the Lost Colony" mini-series, died at 4:15 PM on October 17, 2017, at the age of 77. He was killed in a hunting accident at the Mt. Prospect farm...
Robert Louder Phillips
Oct 17, 2017
Mr. Robert Louder Phillips, age 85, passed away at his home in Pinetops, North Carolina on October 17, 2017.
A Celebration of Robert's Life will be held at Howard Memorial Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 2:00 PM with the family visiting with friends one hour before the service at the church.
...Louis Kenneth Roebuck
Oct 17, 2017
Louis Kenneth Roebuck was born October 7, 1942 and passed away on October 17, 2017.
Funeral services will be held in the Carlisle Funeral Home Chapel on Friday at 11:00am with the Rev. Billy Crabtree officiating. The family will receive friends and other relatives on Friday from 10:00-11:00am at Carlisle Funeral Home. Burial will follow...
Benjamin Earl White
Oct 14, 2017
Ben was born and raised in Orlando, FL. As a young man he and his brothers would enjoy themselves in the unspoiled lakes, rivers and marsh areas of central Florida where they were affectionately known as "The Swamp Rats". After graduating from Edgewater High School, Ben attended the Citadel Military College in Charleston, SC. He then joined...
Chris Poole
Oct 14, 2017
Tarboro
Christopher "Chris" Gary Poole, 40, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017.
Chris was born on July 15,1977 in Rocky Mount, NC.
A Celebration of Chris's Life will be held Wednesday October 18, at 2:00pm, at Carlisle Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Macclesfield Cemetery.
Chris was preceded in...
Robert Ernest Braddy Jr
Oct 10, 2017
Mr. Robert Ernest Braddy Jr., Age 73, passed away in Life Care Hospital, Rocky Mount, NC on October 10, 2017.
He graduated from North Edgecombe High School in 1962 and then joined the US Air Force. After Serving in the Air Force, he spent the next 20 years living and working in California.
...
Evelyn Penwell Shelton
Oct 9, 2017
Rocky Mount
Evelyn Penwell Shelton, 78, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 11:00 am, Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro. Entombment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Enfield.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Wingate and Ruth Ann Penwell; a step-daughter, Kimberly...
Jack Spencer Hagans
Oct 5, 2017
Jack Spencer Hagans passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday October 5, 2017 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital.
A Memorial Service will be held at Saint James United Methodist Church on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 2:00pm with Rev. Nathan Wittman officiating. The family will be receiving family and friends at 1:00 p.m. at...
Davis “Buck” Earl Purvis
Oct 4, 2017
Tarboro
Davis "Buck" Earl Purvis, 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 04, 2017. A graveside service will be held at 2:30pm on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Spring Green Cemetery in Robersonville, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sarah Furlough Purvis; sister, Norma Davis; step-son, Joseph Rhodes. Buck is survived by...

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