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Donald Joseph Cooke Jr. “Corky”, 61, of Bettie, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at home. A celebration of life will be held at 6:00 PM on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Grayden Paul Park on Front Street in Beaufort. He is survived by his daughter, Holly Grace Cooke Paris of Clayton; grandson, Michael Joseph Paris of Clayton; son-in-law, Marshall Ray Parker of Wendell, NC; two grandsons, Abel Hawk Parker of Wendell and Kenai Raven Parker of Wendell; sister, Sharon Lynn...

Susan Willis, 74, of Williston, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. A graveside service with Rev. Rusty Willis officiating will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at the Williston Methodist Church Cemetery.  Susan grew up in Williston, surrounded by her cousins. She graduated from East Carteret High School, attended East Carolina University for two years and after her marriage, moved to Charleston, S.C., where she...

Gaspard Xavier Criner Jr., 95, of Beaufort, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at home. Dr. Gaspard Xavier Criner, Jr. departed this world on October 1st, 2022 to join his Lord and Savior. Gap (as he was known) was a good, honest, decent man and devoted husband and father who loved nothing more than seeing his children and grandchildren be happy and content. Gap's passion was fishing and we know that he will be sharing plenty of fishing tips in the great beyond. He pursued...

Alton B. Joyner, 83, passed away September 28th at his home surrounded by family. A visitation will be held Sunday, October 2nd 6:00pm-8:00pm at Sea Level Missionary Baptist Church. The funeral service will be held Monday, October 3rd at 2:00pm at Sea Level Missionary Baptist Church with Chaplain Patrick Whaley officiating. Joyner joined The United States Coast Guard in 1956 and was stationed at Core Banks Life Saving Station. He then moved to Sea Level, NC where he met his wife,...

Dorothy Taylor Johnson, 91, of Beaufort, NC passed peacefully at home Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Dorothy grew up on a farm learning the value of hard work and family.  After marrying she moved to Beaufort in her early twenties.  Her love for her family was central in her life.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  Over the past few years, she especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great...

Linda Taylor Huston, 74, of Beaufort, passed away on Sunday September 25, at home peacefully surrounded by her family. The family will celebrate her life privately. She is survived by her son, Darren Yarborough and wife, Tammy of Waynesboro, VA; granddaughter, Nicole Yarborough of Beaufort, NC; three grandsons, Geoffrey Scott Yarborough of Sanford, NC; Collin Zbehlik Yarborough and wife, Emily of Denver, CO; Joshua Yarborough and wife, Melissa of San Antonio, TX; five great grandchildren;...

Margaret Elizabeth Swoyer, 84, of Maysville, passed away Saturday September 24, 2022, at home. No services are planned at this time. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC.  

William “Jerry” Nelson, 89, of Sea Level, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at his home. Jerry was a US Army Veteran and the Co-owner of Southern Appraisal Co. until he moved his family to Sea Level in 1979 to manage and own along with his wife the Cedar Creek Campground and Marina. He was a member of Sea Level Missionary Baptist Church where he sang in the choir and was a deacon. He was also a 60 year member of Crissie Wright Masonic Lodge and a 50 year member of the...

Kayla Davis, 30, of Gloucester, NC passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC. Kayla attended Cape Lookout High School, received her GED with honors. She studied Computer Technology at CCC. Kayla was a good-hearted person and could always light up any room she entered.  A Graveside Service will be held at 2PM on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Pigott Family Cemetery in Gloucester, NC. She is survived by her son, Kaz Jameson Dixon...

Philip Raymond Fulcher, 59, of Atlantic, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at home in Atlantic, NC. It is with sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Philip Raymond Fulcher. The first-born son to Ray & Gloria Fulcher on April 19,1963, Philip would grow to live a peaceful and quiet life in his hometown of Atlantic until the age of 59. The home he shared with his brother David was his happy place and the place that he was most content. This became even more...