John Leary Hassell, 93, of Tarboro, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at Fountains of the Albemarle. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday at Memorial Baptist Church with the Revs. Robbie Parker and Eric Crowe officiating. Burial will follow at Oak City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements are by Biggs Funeral Home in Williamston.