Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC

Nov 12, 2023

Bertha Gilgo Hill, 77, of Atlantic, NC, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at home.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Atlantic Community Cemetery with Reverend Terry D. McInnis officiating.

Bertha is survived by her husband, Winston H. Hill of Atlantic;...

Nov 7, 2023

Ray Francis Adams, 78, of Beaufort, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at his home.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at Bridgeway Church of Beaufort. A graveside service will be held following the visitation at Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City.

Ray F. Adams...

Nov 5, 2023

William “Bill” Blades Lewis Jr., 73, of Beaufort, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Carteret Memorial Gardens in Beaufort.

Bill was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in...

Oct 30, 2023

Gene Felton Lewis, Jr, 61, of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Gene worked as an electrician and maintenance for the Supreme Court in Washington DC. In his spare time...

Oct 30, 2023

Elton “EL” Smith Jr, 69, of Stacy, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Davis Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Mercer officiating. Burial will follow at Oscar Davis Cemetery....

Oct 23, 2023

Obituary Christian Locke Strotmeyer, 52, of Stoneville, NC passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2023, in their vacation home in Beaufort, NC. A funeral service will be held at Saint Bridget Catholic Church in Richmond, VA, 6006 Three Chopt Rd, at 11 AM on Saturday, November 4, 2023, with a memorial reception...

Oct 20, 2023

Obituary Barbara Dragon Patenaude, beloved daughter, wife, and mother, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, in Beaufort, NC. Barbara's family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Bridgeway Church in Beaufort. Born in Hartford, CT on July 3, 1981, Barbara is survived by her husband, Keith A. Patenaude; sons, Noah Dragon, Mason...

Oct 20, 2023

Obituary Paul George Brewer, 75, of Gloucester, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at Carteret Health Care. He is survived by his companion of twenty-four years, Jenifer Whelan; daughter, Carrie Susan Brewer Wachnicki; son, Steven Vincent Brewer; grandchildren, Kristian Daniel Brewer and Lucas John Wachnicki; one great grandchild, Mackenzie Sage Brewer, and his fur baby, Jack. He was preceded...

Oct 16, 2023

Obituary On Oct 16, 2023, Linda Pearl Rohrbaugh went to be with her Lord and savior in the kingdom of heaven. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Lighthouse Community Church in Stacy, NC with Pastor Jim Tosto officiating. There will be a visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow the...

Oct 16, 2023

Obituary On this day, October 16, 2023, Valerie O'Neal Willis took her final breath surrounded by her loved ones at Carteret Health Care. Her funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Island Road Baptist Church with Pastor Charles Tyler officiating. A visitation will take place one hour prior. The sun rose, and...

Sep 27, 2023

Obituary Anthony Craig Taylor, 64, of Morganton, Georgia died peacefully on September 27, 2023, at AdventHealth Redmond in Rome, Georgia. He was born in Beaufort, North Carolina and after spending most of his life in Carteret County he moved to Georgia in 2010. Craig graduated from East Carteret High School in Beaufort and began his 26-year career in public...

Sep 25, 2023

Obituary Robert Edward Metz, age 80, of Newport, NC, and husband of Joy Metz, passed away peacefully in his home on September 25, 2023. Robert Metz, known as "Bob" or "Bobbie" was born December 23, 1942 in San Diego, CA, and was raised on the Outer Banks of NC. He resided in Fredericksburg, Va, the Florida Keys, and Lakeshore...

Sep 17, 2023

Obituary Harry "Alton" Hill, 79, of Beaufort, NC, passed away on September 17, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with Alzheimers disease. Alton was born August 11, 1944, in Beaufort, NC, to Harry Hill and Pauline Hill. Alton loved his pets, his beloved dogs Lottie, Daisy Joy, Bogi, and Mirabelle. They were his constant companions and...

Sep 16, 2023

Obituary Heather Murray Kelmell, 47, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023 at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City. Born on February 23, 1976, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Heather was a beacon of kindness, love, and thoughtfulness that touched the lives of many. A celebration of life will be held at 11:30 on Saturday, September...

Sep 16, 2023

Obituary S. Milton Myer Jr, 79, of Beaufort, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at home. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.org Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort Services You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the...

Sep 14, 2023

Obituary John Forlaw Daniels, Jr. of Beaufort passed away peacefully at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC on September 14, 2023. John was born in Charlotte, NC on April 22, 1952, to John F. Daniels, Sr. and Hazel Byrd Daniels. Although he grew up in Charlotte, his favorite times were his summers spent in Cedar Island and Beaufort,...

Sep 14, 2023

Obituary Curt 'BePaw' Barry, 77, of Beaufort, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City, NC. Born on January 7, 1946, in Buffalo, New York, he faced death knowing he had received the "Winning Ticket". A Celebration of Joy will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Beaufort...

Sep 1, 2023

Obituary Olivia Ann (Williams) Graham went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born and raised in Beaufort which she called home her entire life. Nothing in life was more important than her family. She lived everyday for them. She is survived by her daughters, Crystal and...

Aug 30, 2023

Obituary Craig Morris, 57, of Beaufort, formerly of Adams Creek, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 1:00 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Harkers Island Ward (1007 Island Rd, Harkers Island, NC 28531). Burial will follow...

Aug 30, 2023

Obituary Elaine T. Robinson, 75, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Carteret Health Care. Visiting hours will be held at Bridgeway Church in Beaufort from 2 to 3 pm, on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Following the visitation, guests are invited to follow in procession to Hamilton Family Cemetery in Atlantic, NC for a graveside service...