Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC
Betty Chadwick Smith
Nov 30, 2024
Betty Chadwick Smith, 91, of Beaufort, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at her home.
A devoted member of the North River Methodist Church, Betty lived a life marked by dedication to her family.
Betty was born and raised in Beaufort, where she spent her entire life. She was married to the late Thomas Maxwell Smith for over 57 years,...
Cynthia Lou Hobgood
Nov 26, 2024
Cynthia Lou Hobgood, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House. Born on April 28, 1943, in Beaufort, to Roy and Lucy Gaskill Dudley, Lou lived a life marked by faith, dedication, and service.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Beaufort By the...
William "Jake" Clifton Rose Jr.
Nov 19, 2024
William “Jake” Clifton Rose Jr., 60, of Harkers Island, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
Jake worked as a commercial fisherman. He was known for his love of NASCAR and always pulled for Bill Elliot. Jake was a loving, gentle brother.
A private service will be held at a later date.
He is survived by...
Julian Davis Lupton
Nov 15, 2024
Julian Davis Lupton, 99, of Cedar Island, North Carolina, passed away at Pruitt Health Crystal Coast in Beaufort on Friday, November 15, 2024.
His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Cedar Island Methodist Church with Pastor Nelson Koonce officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Island Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00...
Elizabeth "Betty" Shannon Parker
Nov 9, 2024
Elizabeth Shannon Parker, (Elizabeth May Shannon), and affectionately known as Betty or "Lillibet", passed away at her home on November 9, 2024, in Beaufort, North Carolina. Elizabeth was born on February 26, 1935, in Washington DC. She moved from her early life surroundings in Greenville, SC to Greensboro, NC .
Elizabeth (Betty) graduated Curry High School in Greensboro and went on...
April Nolen
Nov 8, 2024
April MacDurfee Nolen, 73, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville.
April Lee MacDurfee Nolen was born March 3rd, 1951 in Keene, New Hampshire. She was a graduate of East Carteret High School after moving to the south in her teens and returned later in life to finalize her formal education at Carteret...
Amy Christine Feeney
Nov 6, 2024
Amy Christine Feeney (Covington), lovingly known as Aim, passed away on November 6, 2024, in Beaufort, NC, at the age of 57. Born on August 4, 1967, in Winston Salem, NC, she grew into a precious and beautiful soul, always prioritizing the needs of others above her own.Amy grew up in Burlington, NC where she embarked on her educational journey...
Carolyn Scott Styron
Nov 4, 2024
Carolyn Scott Styron, 73, of Cedar Island, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Refuge Fellowship Church on Harkers Island. Burial will follow at the Cedar Island Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 8, 2024...
Carol Cole Taylor
Nov 2, 2024
Addie Carol Cole Taylor, 88, of Beaufort, NC was reunited with her husband and two sons on November 2, 2024. Her final moments were spent peacefully surrounded by a large portion of her family.
A graveside service will be held at Carteret Memorial Gardens, at 3:00PM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Carol was born in Beaufort on September 18, 1936 to the...
Al Duncan Willis
Oct 30, 2024
Al Duncan Willis passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024, at his home in Davis.
Born on July 6, 1943, in Harkers Island, Al was best known for his innate ability to make people laugh, his love for God, family, and friends, and his special love for Little Debbie Oatmeal cakes (sweet cakes), Dt Dr. Pepper & especially Chevrolets.
Al is survived...
Christopher Lamont Taylor
Oct 23, 2024
Christopher Lamont Taylor, 52, of Raeford, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at his home.
Chris was active in football and track in high school. He served in the US Navy after high school and went on to work as a chef and also a fiber optic installer.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 1,...
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 p.m. 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...
