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[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] North Carolina Obituary and Death Notice Archive GenLookups.com - North Carolina Obituary and Death Notice Archive - Page 492 Posted By: GenLookups.com Date: Monday, 19 May 2014, at 6:07 a.m. Search Archived Marriage Records EDWARD RAY 'EDDIE' PILGREEN Edward Ray “Eddie” Pilgreen, 28, of Tarboro, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Carlisle Funeral Home with Pastors Ricky Freeman and Ricky Forkum officiating. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park. Eddie was born in Edgecombe County July 19, 1979 to Mike and Diane Britt Pilgreen. He served with the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Department for two years and was currently attending the Rocky Mount Police Academy. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Edward Britt and paternal grandmother, Nina Pilgreen, and aunt Shirley Taylor. He is survived by his loving family that includes his fiancée, Teresa Strickland; a son, Mason Tyler Pilgreen of the home; parents, Mike and Diane Pilgreen of Tarboro; two brothers, William “Fatboy” Pilgreen of Greensboro and Danny “PeeWee” Pilgreen of Wilmington; maternal grandmother, Faye Britt of Tarboro; paternal grandparents, Bonnie and Retha Pilgreen of Roanoke Rapids; paternal great-grandmother, Irene Pilgreen of Scotland Neck; an aunt, Donna Medlin of Conetoe; two uncles, Doug Pilgreen of Scotland Neck and Jimmy Pilgreen of Raleigh; along with many other relatives and family friends. Friends are invited to visit the family 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Carlisle Funeral Home and other times at the home of Faye Britt, 117 Mayo St., Tarboro. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting www.carlislefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro. ARTHUR B. BURNETTE FREDERICK, Del. — Arthur B. Burnette, 72, died Wednesday, March 21, 2007. A viewing will be held 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Barrett’s Chapel. Burnette is preceded in death by his father, Franklin T. Burnette; mother, Beatrice Langhoff; stepfather, Johnny Langhoff; and brothers, Joseph Garland Burnette and Billy A. Burnette. He is survived by his wife Ruth, five stepchilden, several grandchildren, nieces, nephews; brothers, Franklin Burnette Jr. and wife Mavis of Tarboro, Earl Burnette of Tarboro, Woodie Burnette and wife Pam of Raleigh, and Kenneth Burnette and wife Jean; sisters, Margie Stalks and husband Linwood of Suffork, Va., Bea Burnett Rommelmann and husband Dick of Tarboro, Rosemary Burnette of Tarboro, and Rena Webb and husband Bruce of Tarboro; and a former sister-in-law, Shirley Burnette Harrell, formerly married to Joseph Garland Burnette, and husband J.P. Funeral arrangements are by Torbert Funeral Home in Dover, Del. MARY W. CROMARTIE Mary Whilden Cromartie, 46, of Black Mountain, died Sunday, March 11, 2007 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Cromartie was born Mary 27, 1960 in Dunn to Anne Turner Cromartie and the late Rev. Dr. Rufus A. Cromartie. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John Elwin Turner and Sadie Parnell Turner of Mayesville, S.C., and by her paternal grandparents, Martin Luther Cromartie Sr. and Rachael Armfield Cromartie of Tarboro. Since age 12, Cromartie bravely battled a brain tumor and all the many resulting treatments. Through all her adversities, she maintained a sweet and beautiful outlook. Her deep faith was an inspiration to all who knew her. As the daughter of a Presbyterian minister, Cromartie lived in Dunn, Fayetteville and Point Pleasant, W. Va., where, in 1978, she graduated from Point Pleasant High School. While in high school, she earned one of the highest Girl Scout honors, God and Country. She loved doing the community work involved in attaining that goal. After graduation, Cromartie was selected to participate in the Presbyterian Church, USA “Tithe of Life Program,” a program offering young people an opportunity to serve the church for a year. In 1980 after the death of her father, the family moved to Montreat. Cromartie attended Montreat-Anderson College and the American Business and Fashion Institute in Charlotte. She received an associate degree in Early Childhood Education from McDowell Tech. She had worked in the Mountain Retreat Association in Montreat and the childcare program of the Biltmore Baptist Church. When she was no longer able to work, Cromartie enjoyed volunteering at the Black Mountain Senior Center, The Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministries and Meals on Wheels. She was a member of the WNC Brain Tumor Survivors, where she enjoyed being with friends who had been through experiences similar to her own. She was a member of the Black Mountain Presbyterian Church and had been a member of the choir. She also enjoyed the singles group of the Biltmore Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, Cromartie is survived by a sister, Rachael C. Lee and her husband, Anthony Lee, and nieces, Bethany Lee and Amelia Lee, all of Black Mountain. She loved cats and is survived by her dearly beloved Sampson and Rocky. She is also survived by loving aunts and uncles: Sara T. Stokes of Clemson, S.C.; Herman Turner of Timmonsville, S.C.; Felix Ambrose of Kingston, N.Y., and Martin Luther Cromartie Jr. of Tarboro and Washington, D.C. Mary is survived by eight special cousins who spent time together at the home farm in Mayesville, S.C. They are Sally Jenkins of Clemson, S.C., Jim Stokes of Seneca, S.C., Lisa Stevens of Bluffton, Utah, Gee Atkinson of Bishopville, S.C., Lil Turner of Connecticut, Jet Turner of Clover, S.C., John Ambrose of Franklin Lakes, N.J., and Peter Ambrose of New Hampshire. The funeral service was held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Black Mountain Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Bob Ratchford and the Rev. Dr. Kevin Frederick officiating. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery. Contributions in Mary Cromartie’s memory may be made to the WNC Brain Tumor Support, 46 Samayoa Place Asheville NC 28806 or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Funeral arrangements are by Morris Funeral Home, Asheville. Michael John Avery August 25, 2012 Rocky Mount Michael John Avery, 62, died Saturday. Funeral service will be held Tuesday 10:00 A. M., Carlisle Funeral Home with Father Mack and Rev. Steve Edmondson officiating. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park, Tarboro. He is survived by his loving family, including his wife of 35 years, Suzanne Allen Avery Daughter, Tami Stone, Rocky Mount Son, Paul “Jay” Demers and wife, Dana, Rocky Mount Mother, Dolores Avery, New Jersey Sister, Sandra Vallero and husband, Peter, New Jersey Grandchildren, Brittany Stone, Ashley Stone, Amanda Demers, Emilee Demers Jessica Stone, Christopher Demers, Jeffrey Stone and Jaymie Demers Great Grandchildren, Destiney Lester, Kaitlyn Lester, Brianna Walters, Madelyn Lester and Kayleigh Demers Family will receive friends at Carlisle Funeral Home Monday from 7:00-9:00 P.M. Larand "Larry" Bluto August 26, 2012 Wilson Larand “Larry” Bluto, 73, died Sunday, August 26, 2012. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, August 29, at 2:00 PM in the Carlisle Funeral Home Chapel. Larry served in the US Army & Marines, and was a member of the American Legion Wilson Post 13. He also served the Moose Family Center of Wilson, and served as President of the 55 Club for 11 years and organized their dances during that time. He leaves behind to cherish his memory a loving family, Wife of 16 years; Dorothy Dennie Bluto Daughters; Rhonda Sheffield, and husband, John, of New York Ramona Excell, of New York Rebecca Mansell, and husband Scott, of Florida Regina Bluto, of New York Son; Randy Bluto, and wife, Stephanie, of New York Step-Daughters; Vickie Barker, of Macclesfield Carol Binkley, and husband, Ron, of Winterville Sisters; Marlyn Provest, of Vermont, Jerilyn Gordon, of Vermont, Vange Morin, of Vermont, Charlotte Gaatton, of Vermont, Beryle King, of Vermont, 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:30-8 PM at Farmington Heights Church of God, 910 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson, NC. Arrangements by Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro. Jean Keel Purvis August 30, 2012 Tarboro Jean Keel Purvis, 76, died Thursday August 30, 2012. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Sept. 1, at 2:00 PM at Greenwood Cemetery. Jean retired from Tarboro Clinic after 36 years. She is survived by her loving family, including: Daughter, Wanda Dean Langley and husband, Enos of Elm City Sons, Kenneth Arthur Parrisher and wife, Rebecca of Nashville Stephen Beach Parrisher, Rocky Mount Sister, Jesse Mae Tucker and husband, Curtis of Tarboro Grandchildren, Kenneth Neil Parrisher, Jonathan Andrews, and Glen Andrews and 4 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hart’s Methodist Church, Tarboro. Family will receive friends at the home of Joann Lawson, 1901 Pine St., Tarboro and following the service. North Carolina School Yearbooks by County [ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] North Carolina Obituary and Death Notice Archive is maintained by GenLookups with WebBBS 5.12.

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