All Obituaries

Stephen Leigh Stokes, 72, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, surrounded by family. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Carlisle Funeral Home with Rev. Sunny Simpson officiating the service. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Stephen was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved and adored his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His favorite things to do in life were building houses, and...

Mr. Amilcar Antonio Madry-Castro of Tarboro, passed away at home on Sunday April 14, 2024.  Visitation will be Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Carlisle Funeral Home from 3:00 - 5:00 PM. Born and raised in Tarboro, he was known by all who loved him as “Bubba”. He enjoyed cutting grass, trees and most importantly fishing with his loved ones. He absolutely loved spending time with his son Averie who he loved more than anything in this world. He was known to be the protector of...

Celia Bulluck Allsbrook, 93, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Somerset Court of Rocky Mount. She was born on December 1, 1930, in Nash County, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Allsbrook; her son, William “Will” Allsbrook Jr.; and her sister, Marcia Ezzelle. She is survived by her son, Mike Allsbrook and his wife, Sharon of Archer Lodge, NC; granddaughters, Jenilee Hart (Cody) of Clayton, NC and Katlin Peck...

Mr. Julian Earl Williams, of Tarboro, passed away at the age of 65 on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.  Born in Edgecombe county in 1958, he was known by many as “Earl”. Earl spent his younger days as a painter. He loved his grandchildren, along with all sports, especially UNC, and spending time at the Tar River.  Earl was preceded in death by his parents; Odis E. Williams and Mamie S. Williams, brother's; Odis Williams Jr, Wilson Williams, Richard Williams, and...

Bettie Ann Leggett Godfrey, 88, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Pruitt Health Crystal Coast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beaufort. A graveside service to honor Bettie’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 13th at Greenwood Cemetery in Tarboro, NC, officiated by The Rev. Dr. John B. Pollack. Bettie dedicated over three decades as the Assistant Register of Deeds in Edgecombe County and was a familiar face in the community. She...

Ms. Laura Mae Gay, of Pinetops, passed away on April 8, 2024 at Tarboro Edgecombe Health and Rehabilitation. Laura  is preceded in death by her father and mother, Joseph Gay and Mary Francis Bailey Gay Edwards;  her sister, Louise Armstrong, and brother, Joseph "Bud" Gay. Laura is survived by her sister, Ruby Webb of Pinetops, and nephew, J.W. Gay and wife Sandra of Dortches, as well as several other nieces and nephews. A graveside celebration of Laura's life...

Betty Jean Rogister Walston, 77, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Betty was a beloved wife, mother, nana, and friend. She retired from Edgecombe County Schools after serving 20 years in food services and as a bus driver.   She was an amazing mother to her children and “loved on” all the children in her school system.  She never met a stranger and was always willing to help. She was a member of the Leggett Ruritan Club for many years. She enjoyed horseback...

Opal Faye Roberson Ross, at the age of 93, transitioned from this life to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, April 4th, 2024. Memorial service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 13,2024 at Carlisle Funeral Home Chapel. After the service, the family will be having fellowship and lunch at St. James United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 12:00 PM for family and friends that would like to attend. Opal was born in Martin County, North Carolina on August 30th, 1930 to Reba and George Reddick...

Jerry Elizabeth Whitley Bobbitt age 78 of Blounts Creek, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 with family by her side from complications caused by endocarditis. A graveside service in remembrance of Jerry’s life will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, April 05 at Pineview Cemetery in Rocky Mounty (761 E. Raleigh Boulevard) with Pastor Roy Porter presiding. Jerry, an only-child, was born in Michigan on December 07, 1945, to the late Roger Franklin Whitley, Jr. and Ada Geraldine Smith...

Charlton Bryan Hill passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Edgecombe Memorial Park Mausoleum. Bryan was born on July 5, 1967, in Craven County, to the late Floyd Earl Hill, Jr. and Eleanor Pat Clark. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his Grandma Edna; Grandaddy Abrams; Grandma and Grandaddy Hill; and his nephew, Michael Gray Rogister. Bryan is survived by his mother, Eleanor “Pat” Clark...