Harold Vernon "“Hal”" Tarleton

I always enjoyed talking to Hal and loved seeing him and Ginny at events. I last saw them 6 years ago and remember telling them they were the handsomest couple in the room, which they always were. Hal was intelligent and polite and projected an aura of the highest integrity. I will miss him.

One of the benefits of my having been general counsel to the North Carolina Press Association was getting to know great people like Hal and Ginny. Like the newspapers they served, many of the very best are slipping away. I miss the papers they edited and wrote for, but I miss them even more. RIP my friend.

Hal was part of a legacy that was started in 1896. My mother and I were thrust into a leadership role because of the early death of my father and the deterioration of my grandmother's health. Our first major decision was the hiring of an editor because of John Scott's sudden death. We chose to elevate Roy Taylor who "thank God" hired Hal. Roy wrote editorials and books and Hal ran the newsroom. Then we asked Hal to take over and he did both...editorials and ran the newsroom. Great department heads made my life as general manager ..then Publisher rather secure.Hal was one of those. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Morgan Dickerman

Hal and I went to school our senior year at Anson High School and graduated in 1961; it was a new school that year and consolidated some small schools. I was at Ansonville School and I think Hal was at Peachland or Polkton School. I married a relative of his, Miss "Lynn" Tarleton from Raeford whom I met at ECU in Greenville, NC. Hal was interested in journalism during high school as he worked on the school Annual committee and writing projects. I got to know some of his extended family after marrying Lynn, including his parents who were wonderful people. I know Hal will be missed by all who have known him through the years, both personally and professionally.

Tom and I are keeping your family in our prayers.

I remember Hal, I was the "little kid next door" to the Tarleton family. He was a smart, funny "big brother" to us. The whole family meant so much to us.
Praying for all who loved him.

My Uncle Hal was a good man. I hadn't seen him, nor his family much in about 12 or 13 years. But I have thought of them quite often. The two best things I can say about Uncle Hal, are how great his faith was, and the love for his family. My thoughts, heart, and prayers go out to his family. In this moment of sadness, I smile, and take comfort in knowing that I know where he is, he is out of suffering, and that he will be welcomed with so many open arms, especially God's. We'll miss you Uncle Hal, but you are in the best hands now. I am a better man for knowing you. God bless.

I was just a kid but you showed me how to truly ride a bicycle, took me to a race where I placed last. A love that I have never stopped exploring.
You wrote for my Dad in Hamlet when true words were needed.
You were a one of a kind and I thank you for the time you spent with me.
John

Hal was a very fine man plus well respected with such a gentle spirit. Wilson was very well served by his devotion to factual news in our community....thankful our life paths crossed....Bob Andrews