Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC

Dec 29, 2023

Jackie Brown Gillikin, 84, of Otway, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.

Jackie was a very smart and gentle man. Anyone who met him loved him. He has taught a lot of people different talents of his. He could fix anything that...

Dec 24, 2023

Johnny Tootle, 68 of Newport, NC, passed away Sunday December 24, 2023, at Carteret Health Care.

His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Faith Tabernacle of Praise of Beaufort with Bishop Donald Crooms officiating. Entombment will follow in Mt.Tabor Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m....

Dec 22, 2023

Jerry Thomas Willis, 76, of Williston, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.

Jerry was a man of the sea and a proud veteran of the US Navy, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and an unwavering love for the ocean. After serving his country with...

Dec 22, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Gillikin, 62, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, December 22,

2023 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.

Tony was a skilled carpenter, known for his ability to build anything he set his

mind to, a trait that earned him respect in the carpentry community and beyond.

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Dec 13, 2023

Barbara Daniels Gillikin, 70, of Bettie, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Gillikin Family Cemetery in Otway with Pastor Pam Willis Blank officiating.

Barbara's life was marked...

Dec 13, 2023

Jessy "Leon" Carter, 62, of Havelock,  passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Carolina East in New Bern.

A Celebration of Leon’s Life will be held in a private ceremony.

After graduating from East Carteret High School, Mr. Carter served in the U.S. Marine Corps for over 12 years.

Dec 13, 2023

Melvina Rose Willis, 82, of Otway, formerly of Harkers Island passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at her daughter’s home.

Melvina was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Harkers Island Ward.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 18, 2023...

Dec 9, 2023

Alice Dudley Weeks, 90, of Beaufort, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at home.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Oceanview Cemetery with Pastor Richard Patterson officiating.

On December 9, 2023, Alice Gray Dudley Weeks tipped her last jump ball, made...

Dec 8, 2023

Dianne Williams Voliva, 66, of Beaufort, left her earthly residence on Friday, December 8, 2023, surrounded by family and friends at home.

A funeral service will be held at 1pm on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Bridgeway Church of Beaufort with Pastor Rusty Willis officiating. Burial will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens. There will be...

Nov 17, 2023

Fredrick “Ham” Chadwick, 84, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Bridgeway Church of Beaufort.

He is survived by his two daughters, Carla Brady and wife,...

Nov 14, 2023

Verena "Rena" Carol Brazie passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023, at the age of 86.

Rena was born to Emma and Tyre Moore on May 18, 1937. She grew up on Harkers Island, and at 17, is where she first met her husband-to-be, Ray. After dating for only 4 short months, they tied the...

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...