Raymond Haywood Whitehurst
Jul 26, 2026
Raymond passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 28, 1943, the fourth child of Haywood Alphonso and Ruby Roberson Whitehurst.
He graduated from Bethel High School in 1961 and began working for L. J. Whitehurst Farms in Bethel. In 1964, he joined F. S. Royster Mercantile Company. On April 3, 1965,...
Roger Clark Pridgen
Jul 24, 2026
Roger Clark Pridgen, 80, of Pinetops, passed away and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Roger was born on November 6, 1945, to the late Charlie Edgar Pridgen and Bettie Forbes Pridgen. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose greatest joy was spending time with the people he loved.
Roger attended...
Bennie Gene Sessoms
Jul 20, 2026
Bennie Gene Sessoms, 78, departed this earthly life on July 20, 2026, following a brief illness, and entered his heavenly home, where his faith long assured him, he would one day dwell.
Bennie was born on September 20, 1947, to the late Guy Frank Sessoms and Margaret Sumerlin Sessoms. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Jesse Hal Harris
Jul 16, 2026
Jesse Hal Harris went to be with his Lord and savior on Thursday, July 16, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 30, 1941, to Charlie Chester and Nancy Smith Harris and grew up on the family farm in Bell Arthur, NC. Jesse graduated from Winterville High School in 1959 and enlisted in the Army National Guard...
Jimmie Earl Poole
Jul 16, 2026
Jimmie Poole, 77 of Nashville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026.
Born in Roxboro, North Carolina, Jimmie lived a life defined by faith, service, kindness and an unwavering devotion to family and friends.
Jimmie graduated from Wingate College and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. Following his military service, he built a life centered on...
Marcelene Denny
Jul 14, 2026
Marcelene Deal Denny, 92, passed away on July 14, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 28, 1934, in Pitt County to the late David Ollen Deal and Minnie Lee Deal. However, she spent most of her life in Edgecombe County.
Marcelene saw a lot during the 92 years that she lived. She grew up during hard...
Addie Elizabeth Suggs
Jul 13, 2026
Addie Elizabeth “Libby” Suggs, 79, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved her dearly and a lifetime of memories they will always treasure.
Libby was born in Edgecombe County on April 28, 1947, to the late William Edward and Madeleon Jones Wells. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters,...
David Allen Smith
Jul 13, 2026
David Allen Smith, 63, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Bordeaux Smith; mother, Betty Jean Smith; and father, James Allen Smith.
David is survived by his 2 brothers, Ronald Lee Smith (Shirley) of Pinetops and John Smith of Chocowinity along with his caregiver Danny Ashby; stepsons, Allen and Eddie Bordeaux; and niece,...
Thomas Price Miller
Jul 12, 2026
Thomas Price Miller, 89 died at his home on July 12. He was born June 21, 1937 in Port Republic, Rockingham County in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. He was the son of Harry Price and Ethel Argenbright Miller. Miller was educated in the public schools of Rockingham County and was a 1959 military graduate of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute...
Henry Edward Long
Jul 12, 2026
Henry Edward Long, 78, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at home.
Henry was born in Hobgood, NC, on February 25, 1948, to the late Allen L. Long and Addie R. Long. During his life, he served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
Henry’s father passed on carpentry skills to all his sons. Those skills were not only used...
Judy Renee Wadsworth
Jul 9, 2026
Judy Renee Wadsworth, 59, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Maxine; brother, Curtis; and sister, Tammy.
Judy is survived by her brother, Robert of Elm City; 2 nieces, Samantha of Macclesfield and Heather of Elm City; 2 nephews, Steven of Crisp and Brandon of Battleboro; 2 great nieces, Alleeah and Annie...
Katherine Marks Nowell
Jul 1, 2026
Katherine Marks Nowell, 89, of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026 after a brief illness. Born on February 20, 1937, in Morehead City, she spent her life woven into the fabric of Eastern North Carolina, later calling Conway, SC, New Bern, NC and Laurinburg, NC home before settling in Tarboro in the early 1970s.
Naturally shy in...
Faye Dixon Guill
Jun 26, 2026
Faye Dixon Guill passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Faye ran Cotton’s Grill for 44 years and loved all her customers like family. She was generous with her time, helping friends by taking them to their appointments and taking care of them. She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife and sister, and a dedicated member...
Teresa Ann Hollis
Jun 25, 2026
Teresa Ann (England) Hollis, lovingly known to family and friends as “Terri,” 64, of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, June 25, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on July 20, 1961, in Hopewell, Virginia, to the late Elam England and Clarice England, Terri lived a life centered on faith, family, and the simple joys...
Elisha Michael Singell
Jun 22, 2026
Elisha Michael Singell, 33, of Fountain, North Carolina, passed away on June 22, 2026, in Everett, Washington.
Elisha spent the last decade doing exactly what he was built for - working on fishing and crabbing boats in Washington and Alaska, and he was exceptionally good at it! From the grueling king crab season, to halibut fishing on smaller vessels, he earned...
Laura Lynn Armstrong
Jun 19, 2026
Laura Lynn Armstrong, 74, passed away on June 19, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Born October 25, 1951, Laura began her life in the Midwest before moving to North Carolina. Laura was a graduate of Tarboro High School and found her calling as one of Edgecombe County's first class of paramedics, where she poured herself into caring for others...
Roger Dail Jefferson Sr.
Jun 16, 2026
Roger Dail Jefferson, Sr. departed this earthly life on June 16, 2026, following a brief illness, and entered his heavenly home, where his faith long assured him, he would one day dwell. Born on April 14, 1943, to Raymond and Thelma Jefferson, he was preceded in death by his parents; all of his siblings, Marie Jefferson McKeel, Marion Jefferson Dilda,...
Lillian Scott Ellrod
Jun 12, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lillian Scott Ellrod, who left this world on June 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving daughters.
Lillian was born on May 22, 1933, in McColl, South Carolina. She was loving, gracious, and a joy to everyone who knew her. she was preceded in death by the love of her life,...
Curtis Allen Clemons
Jun 12, 2026
Curtis Clemons, 69, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Visitation will be 12:00 – 2:00 PM on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Carlisle Funeral Home the funeral service at 2:00 PM.
Curtis found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, and he enjoyed the freedom of riding motorcycles and horses...
Charles David Hales
Jun 11, 2026
Charles “Chuck” David Hales, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away in June 2026.
Chuck was known by all for his wonderful sense of humor and his exceptional skills as a welder. He had a deep passion for cars and was happiest when he was out on the water, finding peace and joy in the great outdoors.
Chuck was preceded...
