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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

Oct 3, 2017

Virginia Beach, Va.

Evelyn Wood, 91, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 6, 2017 at 2:00pm in Edgecombe Memorial Park Mausoleum. She was preceded in death by her husband, USMC Retired Col. J.W. Wood formally of Tarboro, NC. Evelyn is survived by her loving family...

Sep 30, 2017

Marjorie Lou Doss Byrum, 84, passed away on September 30, 2017. She was born on December 21, 1932 in Oklahoma to Archie and Grace Doss.

Marge grew up on a family-owned farm called the Homeplace in Chickasha, where she took care of the animals and her chores while learning to read and write at elementary...

Sep 29, 2017

Tarboro

Lawrence Franklin Edmundson, 66, passed away Friday.

Graveside service with Military Rites will be held Sunday, 3:00pm at St. Michael's Episcopal Church Cemetery with Pastor Sammy Wood officiating.

Lawrence served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry...

Sep 29, 2017

Tarboro

Clemmie Ruth Wooten Grayiel, 88, passed away Friday.

Graveside service will be held Tuesday, 11:00am, Blount Street Cemetery, Ayden, N. C. with Rev. Stanley E. Buck, Jr. officiating.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and Sudie Wooten; brothers, Robert, Wayne, Carl, John, Jim, Bill, Cliff and...

Feb 3, 1931

Tarboro

George Parrott Maier, 87, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018.

He retired from Carolina Telephone after many years of dedicated service.

At George's request, there will be no memorial service held. His cremains will be scattered at a later date.

Arrangements are by Carlisle Funeral Home, Inc., of Tarboro....

Marvin Roy Lee Jr., 61, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 2, 2025 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Carlisle Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Carlisle Funeral Home.

Roy is survived by his daughters: Samantha Lee Keel (Ashton) and Lindsey...

Louise Braddy Thompson, 83, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Visitation will be 12:00 - 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Word of Life International Church. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm immediately after the visitation. Burial will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park.

Louise Braddy Thompson was born in Edgecomb County...

Carlisle Funeral Home will hold our 3rd annual Celebration of Christmas for young and old alike on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 PM outside at the funeral home.

Come join us for an evening of fun with Santa and all his friends. We will have cookies, hot chocolate, candy canes from Santa, Christmas inflatables and activities...

Pauline Edmondson, 93, passed away on May 13, 2022.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Greenwood Cemetery in Tarboro with Reverend Dee Shaffer of Calvary Episcopal Church officiating .

Her loving family and friends will dearly miss her.

Carlisle Funeral Home is dedicated to serving our community. Due to Covid-19 restrictions we have decided to hold a Celebration of Christmas for young and old alike outside at Carlisle Funeral Home on Thursday, December 9th, 2021 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Come join us for an evening of fun with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, The Grinch, Santa's Elf, Christmas inflatables,...

Maurice David Bradley, Jr., passed away on December 22, 2019.

A Celebration of Life Service of Tribute, Honoring the Life and Memory of David Bradley will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in Edgecombe Memorial Park with the Reverend Billy Crabtree officiating.

David Bradley passed away December 22,2019 in Lakewood, Washington...