Sue Adams
Oct 23, 2026
Sue Adams, 80, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Sue was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on February 15, 1946 to Earle Helmick, Sr. and Donna Helmick. She was the youngest of four. Sue had two brothers, Earle Jr. (deceased) and Charles (deceased), and a sister, Anne.Sue remained in Parkersburg after graduating from Parkersburg High School. She began working for...
Anne Moye Mayo
Oct 21, 2026
Anne Moye Mayo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2026 at the age of 94. She lived a full life marked by an adventurous spirit, an insatiable curiosity, a deep love of family and an enduring devotion to her hometown of Tarboro, North Carolina.
Anne was the daughter of the late Milton James...
Sandra Howard Pilgreen
Oct 19, 2026
Sandra Howard Pilgreen passed away on October 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Sandra was born on January 18, 1943, to the late Norman and Maude Howard. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Sandra valued her family more than anything. Her special touch and the many years of care she gave to those she loved will be lasting memories to...
Edward Leon Parker
Oct 18, 2026
Edward Leon Parker, of Oak City, NC was born in Lewiston-Kelford in Bertie County, North Carolina, passed away on October 18, 2026. Born on December 19, 1930, to David Whit Parker and Annie Mae Sinnet, Edward’s life spanned more than nine decades and was enriched by the family and friends he held dear.
Edward, who was referred to as Leon by...
Donald Hale
Oct 14, 2026
Donald T. Hale (Don), 82, of Harrisburg, NC, went to his heavenly home on October 14, 2026. He was born on July 30, 1944, in Tarboro, NC, to the late T. Hance Hale and Betty Moore Hale Tolston. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Donna Marie Beach Hale, and his...
Diane Walston Fisher
Oct 14, 2026
Diane Walston Fisher passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Diane was a longtime employee of BarcaLounger, where she took great pride in her work and built lasting relationships with the people she worked alongside and for. She left a positive mark on everyone she encountered, both professionally and personally, through her kindness, dedication, and genuine love for others.
Diane shared a...
Velinda Elaine Hardy
Oct 12, 2026
Velinda Elaine Hardy, 78, passed away at The Barclay House of Tarboro on Monday, October 12, 2026.
A full obituary will follow.
Paul Joseph Veon
Oct 10, 2026
Paul Joseph Veon passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on October 10, 2026. He was dearly loved by his family and will be greatly missed.
Paul was born September 6, 1951, in the District of Columbia to Monte and Margaret Veon. He was a bit of a surprise to his parents as he was an unexpected second-born fraternal twin. He grew up...
David Clayton Burgess
Oct 9, 2026
David Clayton Burgess, age 58, of Elm City passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Duke University Medical Center. He was born in Edgecombe County, NC on June 3, 1968.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Clayton Burgess, Sr. and Vallie Mae Johnson Lancaster Burgess; a sister, Nancy Carol Burgess; brothers, Roy W. Johnson, George L. Johnson,...
Mary Wiggs Speight
Oct 8, 2026
MACCLESFIELD – Mary Wiggs Speight, age 72, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Born in Beaufort, NC on May 10, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Peggy Wiggs. She was also preceded in death by her son, Brian Etheridge.Mary was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy was her...
Betty Joyce Hawley
Oct 7, 2026
Betty Joyce Hawley, 91, of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026. Born and raised in Tarboro, Betty was a lifelong member of the community she loved.
Betty worked for Phoenix Trimming Company for 35 years, where she dedicated herself to her work and the people around her. She was also a devoted NASCAR fan and enjoyed attending...
Karen Rook Summerlin
Sep 22, 2026
Karen Rook Summerlin, 67, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Visitation will be 2:00 - 3:00 PM on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Carlisle Funeral Home with the service following at 3:00 PM in the Chapel. Following the service, the family will gather at Melissa and Robert’s 1534 Batts Chapel Road.
Karen was a loving wife of 47 years, mother, grandmother,...
Margaret Vera Tripp
Sep 20, 2026
Margaret (Rookie) Tripp, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 20, 2026. Born in Edgecombe County, April 3, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ida Walters. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Seward (Bud) Tripp, son Bennie Clarence Tripp, brothers, George (Monkey) and Milford (Runt) Walters, sisters, Nannie Denny and...
James Bryan Weathersbee
Sep 17, 2026
James Bryan Weathersbee, born November 19, 1958, a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, and friend, of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 17th, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born to Milton and Frances Weathersbee, Bryan was a lifelong Tarboro native who loved his community and the people who called it home. He dedicated nearly 50...
Charles Washburn Coker
Sep 16, 2026
Charles Washburn Coker Sr. of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away on September 16, 2026 at the age of 76. He was born on March 29,1950, the second son of Washburn and Esther Coker. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be remembered for his love of family and the simple things in life that...
Sylvia Peters Williams
Sep 11, 2026
Sylvia P. Williams, age 85, of Pinetops, NC, went to be with Jesus on Friday, September 11, 2026.
She was the youngest of thirteen children, growing up in Heath, Massachusetts where her family ran a small country store. Sylvia married at the age of twenty-one while working for an insurance company. After being married only a few short years, her husband...
David Eugene Richardson
Aug 23, 2026
David Eugene Richardson, 46, of Greenville unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 27th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Carlisle Funeral Home in Tarboro followed by a Celebration of Life Service on Friday, August 28th at 2:00pm.
"Dave" was born on November 29, 1979, to Vicky and Ray Richardson. He graduated...
Henry Ray Everette, Jr
Aug 23, 2026
Henry “Ray” Everette, Jr., 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
He was born in Nash County on November 3, 1950, to Henry Ray Everette Sr. and Maggie Jones of Nash County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Stanley Everette and his beloved pet, J.J.
He was a devoted...
Lionel Salvador Barajas
Aug 22, 2026
Lionel Salvador “Chavo” Barajas, 47 años, de Lake Placid, Florida murió el 22 de Agosto 2026.
Nacido el 19 de Enero 1979 en Avon Park, Florida a sus padres Rafael Barajas-Chavez y Alicia Navarro Gil, Lionel fue criado en Lake Placid Florida y se graduó de Lake Placid High School. Después de terminar sus estudios trabajo como agricultor con John F...
Owen Chalmers Marrow
Aug 21, 2026
Owen Chalmers Marrow, 46, of Tarboro, NC, died unexpectedly on August 21, 2026, in Beaufort County, NC. A private family graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Tarboro at a later date.
Owen was preceded in death by his father, Jim Marrow and his grandparents, Chalmers and Jane Marrow of Tarboro, and by his grandparents, Betsy and Earl Owen...
