Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC
Wayne Collins Willis
Dec 11, 2020
Obituary Wayne Collins Willis, 78, of Harkers Island, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City. Wayne was born in Arapahoe, NC on September 30, 1942. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday at Vergie Mae Cemetery on Harkers Island with Rev. Twila Nelson officiating. Wayne retired from the...
Crystal Sue Gillikin
Dec 11, 2020
Obituary Crystal Sue Gillikin, 67, of Otway, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City. Crystal worked at the shirt factory and retired from Captains Choice Restaurant on Harkers Island. The family will celebrate her life privately. She is survived by her sister, Emma Lewis of Straits; sister, Ronda Moore of Beaufort; brother,...
Earl 'Butch' Bryan Jones
Dec 9, 2020
Obituary Earl Bryan "Butch" Jones Jr., 75, of Beaufort, died on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern. He was born on January 25, 1945 to Earl and Norma Jones in Wilmington, Delaware. After graduating from Beaufort High School, he joined the Army National Guard. He served for six years and earned the rank...
Walter Daniels Chadwick
Dec 8, 2020
Obituary Walter Daniels Chadwick, 77, of Beaufort, passed away on Tuesday, December 08, 2020 at his home. Walter was a member of Refuge Fellowship Church and was a commercial fisherman and boatbuilder by trade. Walter was well known for his love of the water and fishing of any kind, including clamming and oystering. He was extremely creative and enjoyed...
Shirley Marie Vander Sys
Dec 7, 2020
Obituary Shirley Hill Vander Sys, 75, of Greenville, formerly of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Ridgeway Manor in Washington, NC. Shirley was a nurse by profession and worked for many years with Hospice patients. She was also an active member of Parkview Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held 12:00 PM Saturday December 12,...
Barron 'B.F.' Franklin Taylor
Dec 6, 2020
Obituary Barron "B.F." Franklin Taylor, 56, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Newport. B.F. was born on June 26, 1964 to Doyle and Ann Taylor in Jackson, NC. He completed the family as the fifth child. B.F. moved to Carteret County as a toddler and remained there throughout his adult life. B.F. had a great...
Harold Lloyd Fisher, Jr.
Dec 5, 2020
Obituary Harold Lloyd Fisher Jr known by many as ' Honey babe' born on September 8, 1952 and transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Harold was the son of the late Flossie McClain (Ernest) and Harold Fisher Sr. Harold was a devoted husband, father, brother, cousin and friend. Harold was raised in Reels Chapel Church where...
Patrick 'Pat' Gillikin
Dec 4, 2020
Obituary Patrick "Pat" Gillikin, 62, of Otway, passed away on Friday, December 04, 2020 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City, after a lengthy illness. Patrick retired as a composite fabricator work leader from FRC East after 31 years of service to the Fleet. After retiring from FRC East, he worked for a government contractor at Cherry Point. He...
Rodney Allen Day
Dec 3, 2020
Obituary Rodney 'Rod' Day, 72, of Beaufort, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at his home. Rodney served in the US Air Force and retired from Cherry Point as a machinist. Rodney never met a stranger. Anyone that had the chance to cross his path will never forget his infectious laugh and endless stories. He loved to spend...
Hilton Hyde Willis
Dec 1, 2020
Obituary Hilton Willis, 90, of Williston, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home. Hilton was born and raised in Carteret county and was a life long member of Williston United Methodist Church. He served in both the US Air Force and US Coast Guard Reserves. He met Margie while he was stationed in Michigan and they...
Judith 'Judy' Annette Moulton
Nov 28, 2020
Obituary Judy Moulton, 76, of Kinston, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center of Goldsboro. Judy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved Marshallberg where she went fishing almost every day. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Harker Island Pentecostal...
William 'Kevin' Wainwright
Nov 25, 2020
Obituary William Kevin Wainwright, 62, of Morehead City, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. A native of Carteret County, Kevin never wanted to live anyplace else. Kevin worked the last 18 years at the Fleet Readiness Center East, Cherry Point, NC where he was recognized on numerous occasions for the...
Clifton Smith
Nov 23, 2020
Obituary Clifton Smith Jr., 77, of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. He worked as a production supervisor for 48 years at Block & Tile in Morehead City. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Mt. Tabor Church Cemetery with Pastor...
Louis 'Gray' Gray Thomas Jr.
Nov 23, 2020
Obituary Louis Gray Thomas Jr., 82, of Otway, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home. Gray was a member of Otway Christian Church where he was an Elder and the president of the Mens Group. He was a veteran having served in the US Army and retired from Cherry Point after of 27 years of service....
Kenneth Dale Fulkerson
Nov 20, 2020
Obituary Kenneth Fulkerson, 57, of Newport, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in New Bern. Full obituary and service information pending. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC. Services You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to...
Jacob 'Jake' Waddell Cahoon
Nov 19, 2020
Obituary Jacob "Jake" "Cob" Cahoon, 26, of Bettie, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at his home. Jacob loved the water and loved to hunt. He was giving person that always had a smile on his face; one that would brighten the room. He loved his "Pappa" dearly. He loved shrimping and mud racing with his "Daddy" and...
William 'Billy' Thomas Warren Ii
Nov 18, 2020
Obituary William "Billy" Warren II, 68, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Billy worked for 30years as the "Lance Man" with Lance Food Distributers. He was the most wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Woodville...
Robert 'Stick' Sandlin Jr.
Nov 13, 2020
Obituary Robert "Stick" Sandlin Jr., 64, of Harkers Island, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh. "Stick" attended Straits United Methodist Church. After working in commercial construction in Wake county, he began "Hookd Up Guide Service Saltwater Fishing" on Harkers Island in 1996. A Celebration of life will be held from 4:00 8:00...
Rev. Gerald 'Jerry' Robert Reiter
Nov 11, 2020
Obituary Rev. Gerald "Jerry" Reiter, Emeritus, 89, of Marquette MI and Beaufort NC passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City NC. A link to the recording of the North Carolina service can be found at the bottom of this obituary - as well a second link for the Memorial Folder. Jerry was...
Keith Kelley
Nov 8, 2020
Obituary Keith "D" Kelley passed away Sunday, November 8th, at the Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. His final minutes and days concluded quietly in the presence of his children and North Carolina family just six days prior to his 84th birthday. Keith was born in Monroe, Michigan, as the second of two children of Donald and Ardinelle Kelley....
