Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC
Bessie Joyce Tolson
Jul 23, 2018
Obituary Bessie Joyce Norcom Tolson, 89, of Morehead City, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City. Mrs. Tolson was a homemaker and lifetime member of All Saints Anglican Church in Newport. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 27, 2018 at All Saints Anglican Church with Rev. John...
Gene Franck
Jul 21, 2018
Obituary Gene Franck, 87, of Beaufort, NC passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. The family will celebrate his life in private. A full obituary to follow in the coming weeks. He is survived by his daughter, Marianna Franck; son, David Franck; daughter Karen Franck and her husband David Wiles; and companion, Anita...
Lt. Col. Christopher Fleet Oswalt
Jul 19, 2018
Obituary Lt. Col. Christopher Fleet Oswalt (Retired US Army), 58, of Newport passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday at Bridgeway Church of Beaufort with Chaplain Patrick Whaley officiating. Burial with full military honors will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. He is...
Jilue 'Iilue' Dudley
Jul 18, 2018
Obituary Jilue 'Iilue' Dudley, born December 1, 1961, age 56, went on to glory July 18, 2018. She was at Snug Harbor on Nelson Bay until God called her home. She graduated from West Carteret High School and worked as a housekeeper until her health began to fail. She received Christ as her personal savior at an early age...
Gregory 'Sparkey' Keith Wiley
Jul 17, 2018
Obituary Gregory 'Sparky' Keith Wiley, 64, of Atlantic Beach, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. Electronic condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.org Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC. Services You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or...
James “Jim” Arnold Alcon
Jul 17, 2018
Obituary James "Jim" Arnold Alcon, 73, of New Bern formerly of Otway left this earth to reside at his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 surrounded by his family. Mr. Alcon graduated from Walter Williams High School and Alamance Trade School ITT. He went on to retire from Burlington Industries. He enjoyed fishing and gardening and was the...
Ruby Martha Cassel
Jul 16, 2018
Obituary Ruby Helwig Cassel, 86, formerly of Twin Lakes Residential Community of Burlington, NC, who resided in the Batchelor community of Havelock for the past five years, went to Heaven on Monday morning. Ruby was the daughter of the late Rev. Clarance F. and Edna Angel Helwig, lifelong residents of Pennsylvania, where he was a Churches of God pastor....
Timothy Allen Ratigan
Jul 15, 2018
Obituary Timothy Allen Ratigan, 61, of Newport passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City. Timothy worked for Greenville Ready Mixed Concrete, he enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles. He liked things his way, it was his way or the highway. The family will celebrate his life privately. He is survived by his son, Mark...
Christopher Allen Culpepper
Jul 12, 2018
Obituary Christopher Allen Culpepper, 43, of Mill Creek, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Beaufort. The family will celebrate his life privately. He is survived by his son, Christopher Michael Culpepper; daughter, Cassidy Culpepper; mother, Marie Nobling of Beaufort; brothers, Danny T. Jewell Jr. of Knoxville, TN; and Michael Patrick McNay of Newport. He was preceded in death...
John Wesley Daw
Jul 10, 2018
Obituary Wesley Daw, 64, of Beaufort, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City. Wesley was a faithful, lifelong member of North River United Methodist Church of Beaufort. He retired after 37 and a half years with the civil service aboard Cherry Point as an HVAC work leader. Wesley is remembered as having a...
John Spencer Knopf
Jul 8, 2018
Obituary John S. Knopf, 73, of Beaufort, NC, formerly of Bridgeport, CT, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC. Mr. Knopf was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and had a successful career as an electrician. He was also a proud member of the Miamogue Yacht Club in Bridgeport....
Steven Carroll Lewis
Jul 8, 2018
Obituary Steven Lewis, 63, of Harkers Island, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City. Mr. Lewis was a lifelong resident of Harkers Island and was known for his model boat building. The family will have a graveside service at 2:00 PM on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Vergie Mae Cemetery on Harkers...
Joseph 'Joe' Garland Styron Sr
Jul 6, 2018
Obituary Joseph "Joe" Garland Styron Sr, 62, of Newport, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Carteret Health Care. Joe was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather. He made a living as a fisherman and truck driver. He was a long-time member of Holly Springs Original Free Will Baptist Church in Newport. The family will hold...
Matthew 'Matt' Anthony Hernandez
Jul 6, 2018
Obituary Matthew "Matt" Anthony Hernandez, 27, of Newport passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at his home. Matthew was a kind-hearted soul who had several passions in life that included surfing, riding dirt bikes, music, shoes and fast cars. Anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him could describe him in one phrase, "easy-going." As a very handsome and...
Sheila Ann Loud
Jul 4, 2018
Obituary Sheila Reed Loud, 66, of Beaufort, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at her home surround by family. Mrs. Loud was a member of Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor Hubert Judon and a member of the United Sisters of Christ under the leadership of First Lady Sheila Judon.She retired after many years with environmental services at...
Preston Tyrone Lane
Jul 3, 2018
Obituary Preston Tyrone Lane, 68, of Beaufort, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at his home. The youngest of four children; he was born in Pitt Co. on October 25, 1949 to the late Eva Mae Lane and Enoch Smith. Preston was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. In his early years, he served as a...
Aimee Theresa Eddinger
Jun 26, 2018
Obituary Aimee Theresa Eddinger, 61, of Brunswick, GA, passed away on June 26, 2018 at her fathers home in Beaufort, NC. She was born on November 7, 1956 in Beaufort County. Aimee loved to cook and loved to help people. She was a blessing while she was with us here on Earth and we are sure shes looking down...
Susan Lynn Baggett
Jun 25, 2018
Obituary Susan (Smith) Baggett, 53, of Wichita, KS, formerly of Havelock, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at her sister's home in Newport, NC. The family will celebrate her life privately. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.org Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC. Services You can still show your...
David Wesley Dement
Jun 23, 2018
Obituary David Wesley Dement, 46, of Otway passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at Woodville Baptist Church with Rev. Terry D. McInnis officiating. Burial will follow at Woodville Church Gardens. He is survived by his mother, Debra Swain and step father, Jeffery Swain of Smyrna; three...
Patrick Joseph Healy
Jun 17, 2018
Obituary Patrick Joseph Healy, 68, of Hubert NC, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City. Patrick was born in Washington DC 9/15/1949 to Joseph Paul and Virginia Lucile (Garthright) Healy. Patrick served in the United States Marine Corps with 11th Marines. He was a Craftsman, Artist and Chef. He loved fishing, crabbing, and...
