Mar 10, 2026

Polly Pitt Edmondson, 87, passed to her heavenly home on March 10, 2026. Polly was born February 16, 1939, in the Saint Lewis farming community of Edgecombe County. She was the first-born child of Braxton Mercer Pitt and Alice Gay Pitt. Polly carried with her the values of her rural upbringing throughout her life — quiet strength, devotion to family,...

Mar 10, 2026

David Earl James,76, passed away on March 10, 2026. He was called home to begin his eternal voyage with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the kingdom of Heaven.

David was born June 16,1949 to Muriel and M.A. James in Columbia, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his wife Octavia Ann Armstrong and brother’s Teddy, Thurman, Lee Staton...

Mar 10, 2026

Edward Louis Harris passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home in Tarboro.

Edward was born in Edgecombe County on March 15, 1942, to the late Louis Edwin Harris and Ruby Pearl Harris. Edward worked at Long Manufacturing for many years where he enjoyed working with metal.

When not working, he loved to fish and participate in all watersports. In...

Mar 3, 2026

Goldie Beckwith Burrell was brought into this world alongside her identical twin sister Opal Ann on February 22, 2026. Goldie was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect (hypoplastic left heart syndrome) at just 18 weeks old in utero. After being earthside for only 9 days, she was called home to Jesus in her mother's arms with daddy by her side...

Feb 28, 2026

Jonas Raynor, 77, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. 

Visitation will be 12:00 - 1:00pm on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Tarboro Church of God with service following at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park. 

Jonas was preceded in death by his parents, Jonas Raynor Jr. and Maggie Raynor. 

He is survived by his sisters, Mary Ann Pigg Harrell, Mary...

Feb 27, 2026

Anita Ambrose Mills, 62, passed on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Anita was born in Hertford County on August 4, 1963, to the late Bobby and Dorothy Davis Ambrose. Her family moved to the Scotland Neck area when she was 5 years old, where she graduated from Scotland Neck High School in 1981.

After school, she married her husband of 39 years, Gregory,...

Feb 26, 2026

William “Bill” Lee Howerin entered the church triumphant on February 26, 2026. Bill was born in Norfolk, Virginia to William E. Howerin and Hazel M. James in 1940. He graduated from Scotland Neck High School in 1958. Bill was a proud graduate of East Carolina University in 1965 with a degree in Physical Education. He joined the National Guard at...

Feb 22, 2026

Amory Stone Sheffield, 73, of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026.

Born Amory Denise Rinaldi on February 25, 1952, in Manhattan, New York, she was the daughter of Mario John Rinaldi and Vivian Fender Mellen. She grew up in Wilson, North Carolina, and graduated from Ralph L. Fike High School in 1970. She went on to earn...

Feb 22, 2026

Ann P. Anderson,90, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Graveside service will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Macclesfield City Cemetery officiated by Rev. Derk Bossolono.

Ann was raised on a farm, where she learned the values of hard work, resilience, and devotion to family. She later married a farmer and together they built a life rooted in...

Feb 22, 2026

Battle Brooks Webb, 91, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Visitation will be 11:00am – 12:00pm on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Carlisle Funeral Home with the service following in the chapel at 12:00pm. The burial will be private for family only.

Brooks was born on February 28, 1934, to Battle and Dorothy Webb. He married his high...

Feb 19, 2026

On the evening of Thursday, February 19, 2026, Catherine “Cassie” Marie Warrington, 50, unexpectedly passed away. Cassie’s love, light, and spirit made their way to heaven.

Born in Tarboro on September 30, 1975, she was the daughter of Charles Wallace Warrington, III, and Catherine Leggett Warrington.

Her cup runneth over with the love she had for her mother. Mama Warrington told Cassie...

Feb 19, 2026

James Ronald Carroll passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the age of 80.

A Visitation will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Carlisle Funeral Home, followed by a service in the Chapel.

Ronald was born on July 13, 1945, in Bladen County, North Carolina to the late James Craven Carroll and...

Feb 17, 2026

Phyllis Armstrong Griffin, 83, of Tarboro, died Tuesday, February 17th, 2026. Mrs. Griffin was born October 3, 1942, to Beulah Sexton Armstrong and Forrest Armstrong, Jr. She and her husband David were owners of Home Builders and Remodelers Inc. for 28 years and she was the financial secretary of First Baptist Church - Tarboro for 20 years.

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Feb 11, 2026

Larry D. Lee, 91, passed peacefully on February 11, 2026, at ECU Health Hospital of Tarboro, NC.

Larry was born to the late Ira L. Lee and Wilsey Lee in Johnston County on July 30, 1934.  He was a proud Army Veteran who served his country for two years.  He worked at Carolina Enterprises for over thirty...

Feb 9, 2026

Donald C. Fletcher Sr., 88, of Fountain, N.C. passed away peacefully at Wilson Medical Center, after a brief illness.

Born in Rapho Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he is the son of the Late Frank H. and Elinor E. Fletcher (Mutzabaugh).

Donald retired from Dana Inc. in 2003 but continued a part-time job at Darrenkamps Groceries ...

Feb 7, 2026

Joshua Lee West, 34, passed on February 7, 2026, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

Joshua was born in Edgecombe County on October 23, 1991, to Lindsey and Robin West.  He was known by all to be a friendly young man with a sweet nature.  He cared greatly for his daughter, his family and friends, and...

Feb 7, 2026

Frances Owens Griffin, 83, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Visitation will be at 2:00 – 3:00pm on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Carlisle Funeral Home with the service following at 3:00pm in the Chapel with Rev. Bill Grisham officiating the service. Music will be provided by the Bridges Family.

Frances was a loving...

Feb 7, 2026

Donna Langley Cannon, 71, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Graveside service will be at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Oak City Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Chris Minton.

Donna was a loving wife, mother, and sister. She enjoyed spending time at the beach, playing softball, and bowling, but her favorite way...

Feb 7, 2026

Brenda Carol Wooten Keen, age 73, of Macclesfield, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on February 7, 2026, surrounded by the love she so generously gave throughout her life.

Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Carlisle Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11:00am on...

Feb 5, 2026

Tammy Wadsworth Little, 60 years old, of Battleboro, NC passed on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Tammy was born in Tarboro, NC in 1965 to Maxine and Edward Wadsworth.

Tammy was preceded in death by Maxine Wadsword (mother), Edward Wadsworth (father), and Curtis Wadsworth (brother). She is survived by Judy Wadsworth (sister), Robert Wadsworth (brother) and...