Brenda “granny” Carlene Colson Gibbs, 77, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at her granddaughter’s home in Beaufort surrounded by close family. Granny had a successful career as a registered nurse before retiring in 1995 due to health reasons. She was passionate about cooking, even if it meant fixing three separate meals for one dinner to satisfy everybody’s wants. She loved to travel, especially to the beach where she frequently sat on a...

Edward Siatkowski passed quietly in his sleep at 82 years old on January 24, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Newport, NC. Ed was born in Vanderbilt, PA to Chester and Mary Siatkowski. Ed was a plumber by trade and worked for the union in New York City, before moving to the Catskill Mountains in NY; and then later starting his own plumbing business. Ed was known by all who knew him for his voracious sweet tooth, quick wit, and love of his family. He was predeceased by his wife Marilyn...

Dr. Emma Jane Lackey, 69, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC. She was born in Murfreesboro, NC January 18, 1951. Dr. Lackey was a practicing veterinarian for 40 years and owned and operated Scotts Hill Animal Hospital. She had a very loyal client base and was responsible for the wellbeing of countless animals. She attended Salem College and NC State University for undergraduate school. She received her veterinary...

Royal Lobas Jr., 79, of Jacksonville, passed away at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport. Electronic condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.org Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC.

Martha Moore Dudley, 60, of Marshallberg, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City. Martha worked for over 24 years as a medical assistant for Dr. James Crosswell in Beaufort. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday at Marshallberg Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Moore officiating. She is survived by her son, Eric Paul Willis of Mill Creek; three grandsons; sister, Kimberly Siggler of Marshallberg; brother, Larry Moore of...

Leo E. Wisniewski Jr., 61, of Alhambra, CA, currently residing in Morehead City, NC, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC. Leo was born and raised in Baltimore, MD, and after serving in the U.S. Army as a Ranger at Fort Lewis in Washington, he made the mountains and beaches of Southern California his home. Leo was extremely adventurous and many would describe him as an adrenaline junkie. He was an avid skier, mountain biker, scuba...

Richard “Dick” Paul Seidel Sr., 84, of Morehead City, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at his home. Born September 3,1935 in Williamsport, PA, to Herbert Monroe and Mary Royer Seidel, he grew up in Winchester, VA, and graduated from Towson High School, Towson, MD in 1953. He proudly served in the Marine Corps, which he often said changed his life, then graduated from Duke University School of Engineering in 1961. Having met his wife at the Pavilion in Atlantic Beach,...

William “Bill” Thomas Lewis Jr., 89, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Cherry Point Bay Nursing Home in Havelock. Bill was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Beaufort.  He was one of the last Captains of the Menhaden Boats in Beaufort. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the First Free Will Baptist Church of Beaufort with Pastor Richard Patterson officiating.  Burial will follow at the Live...

Becky Canady Knight, 60, of New Bern, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern. A celebration of Becky’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Bridgeway Church with Connie Garcia officiating. Per Becky’s request, please wear casual attire. The family will receive friends following the service. Becky is survived by her husband of 23 years, Mark Knight; sons, Steve Smith and his wife Angel;...

Carl “Bubba” Jones, 31, of Newport, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday at Graham Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Darlene Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Bayview Cemetery in Mill Creek. He is survived by his son, Elisha Carl Jones of Newport; daughter, Emma Christine Jones of Newport; parents, Carl and Sara Jones of Newport; sister, Stephanie McRee of Newport; maternal grandmother, Darlene...