Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC
Debra Midgett Hooper
Sep 16, 2024
On Monday, September 16th, 2024, Debra Midgett Hooper, loving wife of Elvin, mother of Kristina and grandmother of Kirra, passed away at the age of seventy-one, at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City NC. Debra formerly of Buxton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully with her daughter, Kristina, by her side after battling illness at ECU Health Medical Center and Carteret...
Julie Vaughan
Oct 20, 2024
Julie Lawrence Vaughan, 56, of Beaufort, passed away at the UNC Hospice Home in Pittsboro, NC.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, October 25, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Harkers Island Ward. Burial will follow at the Red Hill Cemetery on Harkers Island. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to...
Willie Faye Ross
Oct 13, 2024
Willie Faye Ross, 79, of Otway, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport.
Faye was a member of Woodville Baptist Church of Bettie where she devoted her time and energy serving the ACTS Food Pantry, as a Sunday School Teacher and in the choir.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am Saturday,...
Robert Jackie Smith
Oct 12, 2024
Navy Veteran Robert Jackie Smith, 58, of New Bern, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Atrium Health Hospital.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Bridgeway Church in Beaufort, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A streaming of the service will be available here shortly after...
Austin Barnett
Oct 11, 2024
Austin Barnett, 25, of Otway, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill.
At the age of 2, Austin moved to Otway. The blond curly haired toddler with a smile a mile wide captured the hearts of the neighborhood. There, he grew to learn to ride bikes, that later turned into his love of go-carts...
Margaret Marie Murrell Crooms
Oct 7, 2024
Margaret Marie Murrell Crooms, 94, of North River, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Pruitt Health Crystal Coast.
Mrs. Margaret was a lifelong member of Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church where she was a devoted usher, choir member and Mother of the Church. She served in the community until her health failed. Mrs. Margaret loved everyone and everyone loved...
Susan Gillikin Styron
Oct 1, 2024
Susan Gillikin Styron, 67, passed away peacefully at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC on October 1, 2024. She was known affectionately by all who knew her and friends as Susie Kay. Susie was born on July 10, 1957, in Morehead City, NC.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Maranatha Pentecostal Holiness...
Philip Lester Lewis
Sep 29, 2024
Philip Lester Lewis, 79, of Harkers Island, NC passed away on Sunday, September 29th, 2024, at Carteret Health Care, Morehead City, NC.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at the Angeline Willis Cemetery, Harkers Island, NC. The family will receive friends for a visitation at Bridgeway Church, Beaufort, NC, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024,...
Carolyn Fay Thompson
Sep 27, 2024
Carolyn Fay Thompson, 54, of Monroe, originally of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 in Monroe, NC.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Oceanview Cemetery in Beaufort.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas M. Thompson II of Monroe; Son, Austin Graham and wife, Emily of Beaufort; granddaughter, Georgia Graham of Beaufort;...
Letha "Dolly" Gaskill Willis
Sep 26, 2024
Letha "Dolly" C. Willis (née Gaskill) passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, in Beaufort, NC, at the age of 81. Born on January 19, 1943, in Morehead City, NC, Dolly was known for her wit, vibrant spirit, and loving nature. She dedicated her life to her family and her work as a seamstress and caregiver, touching the lives of...
Hallie Elizabeth Daniels
Sep 21, 2024
Hallie Elizabeth Daniels, of Marshallberg, left this world to be in the arms of Jesus, at Maynard Children’s Hospital at ECU Health on Saturday September 21st, 2024.
Hallie was born on September the 12th, 2024. She was the second born to Cayton and Delsie Daniels. She was the little sister of Maya Cate and was the perfect addition to their family....
David Bryon Mical
Sep 21, 2024
David Bryon Mical, 64, passed away peacefully at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC on September 21, 2024. He was known affectionately by his friends and family as Dave. Dave was born on August 25, 1960, in Portsmouth, Virginia to Ed P. Mical and Mildred Sholar.
He lived in Wallace, NC but for the past 22 years lived part-time between Beaufort,...
William "Bill" Hughes
Sep 13, 2024
William Richard Hughes, known affectionately as Bill, passed away on September 13, 2024, at the age of 74 in Harkers Island, North Carolina. Born on June 24, 1950, in New Jersey, he spent his formative years there before making North Carolina his home.
A memorial service will be held at 5:30 PM on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Refuge Fellowship Church...
Donovan Weston Smith
Sep 13, 2024
Donovan Weston Smith, 35, of Atlantic, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024.
Donovan spent his childhood in Atlantic where he learned a strong work ethic and love for the water from his father, Dick. As a boy, he was fortunate to be surrounded by a group of friends who shared in his passions for the outdoors and causing mischief. Any...
Croft C. Register
Sep 11, 2024
Croft Charles Register, 66, passed away in Havelock, North Carolina, on September 11, 2024. Born in Red Bank, New Jersey, on December 6, 1957, to Albert Layton and Anne Mickle Register, Croft grew up in Rumson, New Jersey, where his love for the water and sailing began. Throughout his life, he embarked on countless adventures with his best friends, traveling...
Gloria Gillikin
Sep 1, 2024
Gloria B. Gillikin, 91, of Beaufort, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at PruittHealth Crystal Coast of Beaufort.
Mrs. Gloria was a lifelong member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Beaufort where she was a Sunday School Teacher and choir member for over 60 years.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at...
Ronny Blankenbeckler
Aug 30, 2024
Ronny Daryl Blankenbeckler, 73, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at his home.
Ron worked as an Optical Lab Manager for Vision Works in Charlotte for over 35 years.
The family will celebrate his life privately.
He is survived by his son, Grayson Blankenbeckler and fiancée, Taylor of Waxhaw; daughter, Shannon Blankenbeckler of Monroe, NC; daughter, Leah Blankenbeckler of Monroe,...
Twylia White
Aug 25, 2024
Twylia Dixon Butt White, 62, of Otway, passed away at home on Sunday, August 25, 2024.
Twylia was a veteran having served in the US Air Force. She also owned and operated a successful cleaning business in Peoria, AZ, before retiring and returning home to Otway.
The family will celebrate her life privately.
She is survived by her husband, William White of Otway;...
Patricia "Patsy" Pake Willis
Aug 25, 2024
Patricia "Patsy" Pake Willis, 81, of Beaufort, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at her home.
Patsy worked for First Citizen Bank in Beaufort for over 47 years.
The family will celebrate her life privately.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Gaskill and husband, Adam of Beaufort; son, Cooper Willis of Beaufort; daughter, Crystal Dennis of Beaufort; grandson, James Sutton of Beaufort;...
Chris "Cutter" Goodwin
Aug 20, 2024
Chris “Cutter” Goodwin, 57, of Cedar Island, passed away on August 20, 2024.
Known as the "Crab King," Cutter dedicated his life to the water as a commercial fisherman, where his relentless work ethic was as vast as the ocean he cherished. Cutter also worked with Norfolk Dredging Company “Essex” and other companies on and off for 15-20 years.
Cutter was a...
