Rev. Linda M. Styron, 61, of Newport, formerly of Morehead City, passed away on June 5th, 2020 at SECU Hospice Center in Newport after a valiant battle with an illness. Born October 21, 1958 in Sea Level to Norman Garland and Constance Marlene Taylor Styron, Linda was a lifelong resident of Carteret County, working various jobs such as a bookkeeper, police dispatcher and owning her own business as an interior designer. An amazing woman, mother and grandmother, Linda will be very much missed...

Ada Cheryl Fulcher, 57, of Atlantic, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at her home. Ada worked for over 30 years as a CNA at Snug Harbor. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday at Sea Level Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Manley Rose officiating.  Burial will follow at Nelson Bay Cemetery in Sea Level. She is survived by her husband, William Fulcher Sr. of Stacy; son, William Fulcher Jr. of Atlantic; daughter, Shanna Rose of Smyrna; grandson, Isaac Rose of...

Tina Owens Amaya, 51, of Jacksonville, passed away on Thursday, June 04, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville. The family will celebrate her life privately. She is survived by her two brothers, Cliff Owens Jr. of Hubert and John Owens of Hubert. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cliff Owens Sr. and Emma Owens; and her husband, Ernie Amaya. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.org Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC.

James “Jimmy” Lawrence, 77, of Gloucester, passed away on Wednesday, June 03, 2020 at Carolina East Medical Center of New Bern. Jimmy worked as a firefighter with the Washington D.C. Fire Department for exactly 20 years. He counted the days until he could get back to Carteret County. His love for the salt water brought him and his family home. He will forever be remembered as a wonderful Husband, Father and Pap. A private memorial service will be held. The family will be at...

Jose Rosado, 21, of New Bern, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.org Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC.

James “Jim” Harrison Miller, Sr., 90, of Beaufort, NC passed away on 30 May 2020 surrounded by his cherished family and friends at home.  He was preceded in death by the love of his life for almost 70 years, his wife, Susan Miller and by his parents, Glenn and Nevada Miller. A memorial service for James Harrison Miller, Sr. will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, 4 June 2020 at the Oceanview Cemetery, Chaplain Patrick Whaley of Community Hospice officiating. He is...

Gloria Jean Smith, 78, of Marshallberg, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at her son’s home in Marshallberg. The family will celebrate her life privately. Jean worked and furthered her education as a cosmetologist, assistant dental hygienist, phlebotomist, and a CNA. She loved The Banks, her sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She is survived by her son, North Carolina State Trooper Andre Johnson and his girlfriend, Heather Wilson; niece, Cindy...

John Michael Martin was born on April 13, 1951 to James Alexander and Flora Bell Martin. He was born on a Friday the 13. He married Betty (Sue) White on June the 9th 1973 and unlike his birthday being a day of bad luck this was clearly an extremely lucky day. He had two sons Michael Reid and wife Michaela and Phillip Ashley and wife Sarah. He had two granddaughters Bella Reid and Lilly Grace and two granddogs Oliver and Wrigley. He also had his special son and neighbor Nelson...

Terry Gillikin, 81, of Otway, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2020 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern. Terry was a member of Otway Christian Church. He had a long career working on Dredge Boats and was a Free Mason. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Carteret Memorial Gardens officiated by Pastor Jack Mumford of Otway Christian Church.  Terry is survived by his wife, Betty Gillikin of the home; sons, Craig Gillikin and his wife Dawna;...

Dr. Jeannie Elizabeth Adair, 45, died unexpectedly on May 25, 2020 in Norfolk, VA as a result of a traumatic head injury due to a fall.   Jeannie was born on June 3, 1974, to Peggy Adair Chadwick and the late Julius Adair, Jr. and grew up in Beaufort, NC. She graduated from East Carteret High School in 1992, completed her B.A. in Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (GO HEELS!), her M.S. in Counselor Education at East Carolina University, and her PhD in...