Melvin Travis Wooten Sr.
Apr 29, 2026
On April 29, 2026, at age 86, Travis changed his address to his Heavenly Home. This was prearranged by the Lord Jesus Christ and the acceptance of Travis. Travis met Peggy Joyce Rogers in 1958 and they married in 1959. They were blessed with two sons and a daughter, Melvin, Tammy and Mark. These children and their grandchildren were their...
Glenn Edward Vick
Apr 27, 2026
Glenn Vick passed away suddenly on April 27, 2026, leaving behind a void that will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him.
Glenn was a devoted brother, a cherished uncle, a proud pet parent, and a loyal friend. He had a kind heart and a steady presence, always willing to lend a hand or share a laugh. Those...
Dorothy Mayverne Lewis
Apr 26, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Dorothy Mayverne Lewis
Mayverne Lewis, 75, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Tarboro, North Carolina, Mayverne lived a life filled with compassion, kindness, and love for both people and animals. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thea Dalton “Red” Lewis and...
Denise Lyn Barnes
Apr 25, 2026
Denise Lyn Barnes passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma on April 25, 2026, at Duke Morris Hospital in Durham, NC. Denise fought the battle with determination and grace, displaying incredible courage.
Denise was a devoted wife to her husband Patrick, and she cherished her furbaby Piper. She was passionate about her job with Edward Jones, where she enjoyed...
Claude M. Randolph, Jr
Apr 25, 2026
Claude McDonald “Mac” Randolph, Jr., born November 30, 1938, passed away Saturday, April 25th surrounded by the love of his family. He was a man of faith and shared his love of Jesus with everyone he came in contact with until his last breath. Mac was preceded in death by his parents, Helen Mae Cooper Randolph and Claude McDonald Randolph,...
Tazewell Dawson Horton
Apr 24, 2026
Tazewell Dawson Horton (Bubba), 78, passed away on April 24, 2026, surrounded by his two sisters, Phyllis and Connie and kids and grandkids.
Bubba was born on November 25, 1947, to Frances Byrd Horton in Suffolk, Virginia. He was at his home at Edgecombe Center for the past 22+ years. Tazewell was a devoted father to his two children, Hope and...
Elizabeth Ann Browning
Apr 23, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Browning, 89, passed away at home on Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Elizabeth was born on November 3, 1936, in Buies Creek, NC to David William Weaver and Rebecca Overby Weaver. She married the love of her life, Rex Browning of Plymouth, NC, on January 28, 1955. In 1957, the couple made their home in...
Roy Nathan Butler
Apr 22, 2026
Roy "Bean" Nathan Butler, 81, entered the arms of the Lord peacefully on April 22nd, 2026, surrounded by his family. Roy was born in Virginia on December 19, 1944, to the late Chester McGlenn Butler and Annie Butler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Martha, Oscar, Lenora, Willie Mae and Ray. He is...
Gerald Leroy Chaney
Apr 18, 2026
Gerald Leroy Chaney, 57, of Hobgood, North Carolina, passed away on April 18, 2026.
Known to many as “Big G,” Gerald was a devoted family man whose life was centered around faith, love, and the people closest to him. He worked with Kanban Logistics and was known for his hardworking nature and steady presence.
Gerald had a deep love for his church,...
Madeline Elizabeth Rose
Apr 18, 2026
Madeline Elizabeth Rose, 74, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Carlisle Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Carlisle Funeral Home.
Madeline was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Ray Rose; parents, Elizabeth Etheridge and Jacob Daniels;...
Peggy Powell Gay
Apr 17, 2026
Peggy Powell Gay, 90, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Visitation will be 2:00 – 3:00 pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Gospel Missionary Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 3:00pm. Burial will follow at Macclesfield Cemetery.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, John D. and Mary Powell; her husband, J.R. Gay;...
Randy Wayne Taylor
Apr 17, 2026
Randy Wayne Taylor, 75, passed away on April 17, 2026, surrounded by family. Randy was born on July 23, 1950, in Wilson, North Carolina, to the late Ernest and Josephine Taylor.
Randy fell in love with Linda Carol Bradford, whom he married on July 5, 1968, one year prior to his deployment to the U.S. Army after being drafted for the...
Aldine Causway Lewis
Apr 16, 2026
Greer, SC – Aldine Causway Lewis passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Mary Elizabeth Turner Causway and the loving wife of 51 years to Johnny C. Lewis.
Aldine dedicated 51 years of her life as a registered nurse, beginning her career in a local hospital before transitioning to a local nursing...
Kenneth Raymond Webb
Apr 15, 2026
Kenneth Raymond Webb (Kenny Ray) passed away on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026. He was born October 9,1942, in Edgecombe County. He was proceeded in death by his mother and father Minnie and Raymond Webb, his wife of 27 years Juanita Johnson Webb, son Kenneth Wayne Webb and brothers Nickie Britt Webb and Norman Allen Webb.
He is Survived by his loving...
Jean Flake Harris
Apr 13, 2026
Jean Flake Harris, 85, of Conetoe, NC, passed away on April 13, 2026.
Born on September 4, 1940, in Pitt County, to Sam Louis and Ruth Gray Flake, Jean graduated from Belvoir High School and East Carolina University and worked as an English, journalism, and business teacher for the Tarboro City Schools for thirty years.
After her career as an educator, Jean...
Alice Faye Overton
Apr 12, 2026
Alice Faye Overton, 78, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Visitation will be 1:00 – 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Carlisle Funeral Home with the service following at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at Edgecombe Memorial Park.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, James Andrew and Annie Overton.
She is survived by her brother, William Overton; sons, Phillip Hamilton...
Grace House Hyde
Apr 11, 2026
Grace House Hyde, 93, from Tarboro passed away Saturday, April 11th, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
A graveside service will be held at Edgecombe Memorial Park on Thrusday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00pm. Friends and family are welcome to attend.
Grace was born on July 28, 1932 in Quantico, VA to Naomi Pittman Moore and William Marvin House. Grace was married to...
Judith Davis Long
Apr 7, 2026
Judi Davis was born and grew up in Marshallberg, NC and graduated from Morehead City High School in the class of 1958. Her parents were Olive Lewis Davis and Gray Morris Davis.
After moving to Tarboro, she worked for Runnymede Mills, BB&T, and The United Way. She worked for Village Realty as a Real Estate Broker; a position she truly enjoyed...
Ralph McGay Lewis Sr.
Apr 5, 2026
Ralph McGay “Mack” Lewis, Sr., age 92, of Pinetops, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026.
Born on May 13, 1933, in Vance County, Mack was the son of the late Albert and Lucille Carter Lewis. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Tom, Sidney, Earl, and David Lewis; his sister, Gladys Lewis; his son, Ralph McGay Lewis...
Frances Dorman Tripp
Apr 5, 2026
Frances Dorman “Mema” Tripp, 86, passed on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Visitation will 5:00 - 8:00 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Carlisle Funeral Home.
Frances found her greatest joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially those that brought her outdoors. She loved tending to her flowers, cutting the grass, and carefully raking up her pinecones. Her love for animals...
