Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC
Paul Hancock
Feb 23, 2025
Paul Lovelle Hancock, 52, of Los Angeles, CA passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
On a crisp, warm, sunny July 27, 1972, at the Sea Level Hospital, was born an 11 lb 12.5 oz blue-eyed baby boy, one of Geraldine and Paul Hancock's greatest prizes. His impressive weight caused for a difficult birth, and through that, an arm injury transpired—an...
Lisha Jo Gillikin
Mar 22, 2025
Lisha Jo Gillikin, 64, of Sea Level, entered eternity at her home on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Her family will be holding a celebration of life at a later date.
Lisha Jo was a free spirit with a heart full of adventure, her passing away left behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering faith. From her early days working on cruise...
Joyce Wainwright Neal
Mar 21, 2025
Joyce “Joy” Carolyn Wainwright Neal, 67, of Charleston, SC passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Joy was born on November 9, 1957, to Richard and Daphne Wainwright. She was one of five children. She grew up in Ayden graduating Ayden-Grifton in 1976.
Joy made a career...
Charles Wesley Springle
Mar 19, 2025
Charles Wesley Springle, 82, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at his home.
Charles was born on December 18, 1942, to the late Hubert and Loretta Springle, one of eleven children. Charles served in the US Air Force for seven years. Following the military, Charles began work at Sprint Telephone, now known as Brightspeed. He worked faithfully for...
Royce Emory Jr.
Mar 15, 2025
Royce Vincent Emory Jr., 76, of Cedar Island passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at his home.
Royce dedicated much of his life to working on the water. He spent two years with the North Carolina Ferry Division and three years with Norfolk Dredging Co. before becoming a commercial fisherman, a profession he pursued until he was no longer able...
Lavera Ellison
Mar 14, 2025
Lavera Ellison, 77, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. Born and raised in the coastal town, Lavera remained a true daughter of her beloved hometown throughout her life.
Lavera was a dedicated member of her community, known for her warm personality and ability to connect with everyone she met. She was a proud graduate of Queen Street High...
Evelyn "Mama E" Fulcher
Mar 8, 2025
Evelyn "Mama E" Fulcher, 88, of Beaufort, passed away peacefully in the night on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at PruittHealth Crystal Coast in Beaufort, NC.
Mama E was loved by many and love so many people in return. She raised many kids, both hers and of others. Anytime she was in a contrary mood we would always say that was the...
William Lloyd Davis
Mar 7, 2025
William Lloyd Davis, 73, went to be with the Lord on Friday night, March 7, 2025.Preceding him in death were his father, Lloyd Gray Davis, and his mother, Irene Powers Davis, of Davis, NC and Crab Point, NC.Surviving is his sister, Melba Ruth Davis Willis of Harkers Island, and his three nephews, Kerry W. Willis (Kim), Billy Joe Willis (Lori),...
Patricia "Patti" Ann Owens
Mar 6, 2025
Patti Owens, 73, of Beaufort, NC, passed away suddenly but peacefully on March 6th, 2025.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, and raised in Rockville, MD, Patti was a vibrant and cherished member of the Beaufort community for the past 20 years. She was a graduate of Peary High School and began her career immediately, joining Montgomery County Public Schools as a Computer...
John Roger Steagall
Mar 5, 2025
John Steagall, 75, of Beaufort, NC, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
John was born in Carlsbad, TX and lived the majority of his life in Northeastern Ohio where he raised his daughters Erin and Kelly with his wife Gail, and him and Gail moved to Beaufort, NC in 2017. He was...
Mayhew "Hugh" Byron Mills
Mar 5, 2025
Mayhew "Hugh" Byron Mills, 84, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net
Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC.
Dorothy Piner
Mar 1, 2025
Dorothy Jarman Piner, of Beaufort, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025 at the age of 86. Born and raised on a blueberry farm in Beaufort, North Carolina, Dorothy's life was richly woven with the vibrant stories of her upbringing and the cherished history of her hometown.
Known affectionately as "Dee Dot" to her grandchildren,...
Monique Renee Reels
Feb 27, 2025
Monique Renee Reels, better known as “Mo,” was born on January 23, 1982, to Terence Brett Reels and Pammie Davis Reels in Carteret General Hospital, Morehead City, NC. She departed from this Earthly Life on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at her home in Beaufort, NC.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Friday, March 7, 2025, at Faith Tabernacle of...
Andrew Book
Feb 27, 2025
Andrew "Andy" Book, 98, passed away on February 27, 2025, in Morehead City, North Carolina.
Born on November 25 (Thanksgiving Day) 1926, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to Antony and Maria Book, Andy lived a full and vibrant life. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, primarily working as a sonar technician on a submarine off the...
Der'eona Zyanae Murrell
Feb 26, 2025
Der'eona Zyanae Murrell, 14, of Morehead City, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at ECU Health Center in Greenville.
A funeral will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church with a burial to follow. A viewing will be held from 12:00-1:00 PM on Saturday at the church. A recording of the...
Deloise Hill
Feb 25, 2025
Deloise “Dee” Mann Hill, 77, of Beaufort, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
A celebration of life will be held later this summer.
She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Dawn Prange and husband, Jim of Marco Island, FL; son, Robert “Bud” Earl Hill Jr. and wife, Pamela Stallings of Cedar Island; daughter, Kimberly...
Melvina Hill
Feb 22, 2025
Melvina Hill was born July 7, 1958, to Joseph & Mable Hill in Morehead City, North Carolina. She was raised in Tinton Falls and Asbury Park NJ. She was affectionately known to everyone to include family and friend as ‘Sister’. She loved having a good time with her family and friends while balancing being the most introverted extrovert around.
She entered...
Alice Lewis
Feb 22, 2025
Alice Mae Chadwick Lewis, 80, of Gloucester, NC, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, NC.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Marshallberg Missionary Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Victoria Cemetery in Marshallberg. The family will...
Monica Sue Adams
Feb 20, 2025
Monica Sue Adams, 57, of Sea Level, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
She was a dedicated member of Sea Level Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed directing their yearly Vacation Bible School activities. She was a Custodian for many years at Atlantic Elementary School and loved the students that she met along the...
Larry Clifton
Feb 19, 2025
Larry Gregory Clifton, 63, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at his home.
Larry loved to hunt, fish, and to be on the water.
The family will celebrate his life privately.
He is survived by his wife, Vickie Clifton of Newport; stepson, Jason Jeffares of Washington, DC; mother, Viva Wilson of Julian, NC; sister, Tammie Lilly and husband, David of...
