Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC
William Arnold
Oct 25, 2025
William Gerald Arnold, 84, of Mill Creek, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City, NC.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 31, 2025 at Graham Memorial Church of Mill Creek. Burial will follow at Graham Memorial Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 10:45am on Friday...
Sylvester Earl Oden
Oct 24, 2025
Sylvester Earl Oden, 75, of Havelock, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
Sylverster worked as a commercial fisherman in the southern waters, dedicating his career to life on the sea. His work reflected a deep connection to the water and a commitment to the demanding rhythms of the fishing industry.
Known for his love...
Ann Mason
Oct 24, 2025
Ann Mason, 82, of Beaufort, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern.
Full obituary to come.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Beaufort. Burial will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens in Beaufort. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8:00 PM...
Paul Johnson
Oct 24, 2025
Paul Johnson, 55, of Beaufort, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at ECU Health Wellness Center in Greenville, NC.
Born on May 8, 1970, in Morehead City, arriving five minutes after his twin sister, Paula Johnson Gibson. He lived in Havelock, NC. He was the beloved son of Gus Milton Johnson and Katie Mae Johnson. For 37 years,...
Lisa Marie Block
Oct 22, 2025
Lisa Marie Block, 61, of Otway, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
Lisa dedicated her career to serving others as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Carteret and Craven Counties. She approached her work with pride and unwavering dedication, always striving to provide the best care possible to those she served.
Above all else, Lisa...
Peter Cabrera
Oct 22, 2025
Peter “Eddie” Cabrera, 62, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at his home.
The family will celebrate his life privately.
He is survived by his wife, Alvinia Davis of Beaufort; son, Dante Cabrera of Beaufort; stepson, Dayton Davis of Hendersonville, NC; brother, Henry Villa of Beaufort; brother, Frank Villa of Newport.
He was preceded in death by Pete and Angie...
Bill Thornton Jr.
Oct 21, 2025
Bill Thornton Jr., 80, of Beaufort, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Bill went on to build a successful career as an insurance agent in the Triangle area before retiring to Beaufort. In retirement, he became an active member of One Harbor East in...
Margaret Steepy
Oct 13, 2025
Margaret Isabel Steepy (Mabel), of Beaufort, NC, passed away Monday, 13th October 2025. She was born 6th March 1934 in Edinburgh, Scotland, where her 3 children Linda, Craig, and Philip were raised. After traveling the world, she settled with Philip in Goldsboro, NC, where Craig joined her but Linda stayed in the UK.
This is where she met Tom, her loving...
Ada Graham Hinson
Oct 13, 2025
Ada Graham Hinson, 95, of Beaufort, affectionately known as "Mama Ada" and "the Lead Lady,"passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at her home.
A respected figure in her community, Mrs. Hinson was the owner and operator of Woolard Lead Co. of Beaufort from 1967 to 1997. Through three decades of dedicated work, she built a reputation for leadership and perseverance,...
Sheryl (Sherry) Arelene Kralik
Oct 12, 2025
Sheryl(Sherry) Arelene Kralik, 75, of Havelock, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Carolina East Hospital in New Bern.
She is survived by her son, Barry Kralik ll of Kill Devil Hills, NC; her daughter, Heather Tate and husband Shaun, of Beaufort SC, one brother and two sisters; a granddaughter, Rhiannon Mae Tate; several nieces and nephews; as well as...
Mary Jones
Oct 12, 2025
Mary Beacham Jones, 79, of Morehead City, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport.
Mary was a lifelong member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Beaufort.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Carteret Memorial Gardens in Beaufort.
She is survived by her two sons, William Hall...
Marvin Tomlin
Oct 9, 2025
Marvin Eugene Tomlin, 56, of Beaufort, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
Marvin was employed by the New Hanover County School System as a Mechanic with the Transportation Department. He was a faithful member of Ephesus SDA of Wilmington, NC before becoming a part of Faith Tabernacle of Praise of Beaufort, NC.
Marvin's greatest...
Doris Murray
Oct 6, 2025
Doris McClain Murray, 90, of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at her home in Beaufort.
Ms. Murray dedicated her life to education, beginning her teaching career at Vanceboro Elementary School before moving on to Beaufort Elementary. She spent over 25 years as a devoted teacher at Smyrna Elementary School, where she touched the lives of countless students and...
Chester Glenn Salter
Oct 2, 2025
Chester Glenn Salter, 64, of Beaufort, passed away on October 2, 2025. Born on August 23, 1961, Chester spent his life rooted in the coastal communities of his home.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Stacy Free Will Baptist Church. Visitation will be held prior from 1-2pm at the church.
Chester dedicated over...
Kenneth Courtney
Oct 1, 2025
Kenneth Mark Courtney, known to many as “Ham Shy or “Kenny” 61, of Harkers Island, originally of Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport with his family by his side.
Kenneth first arrived on Harkers Island in 1990 aboard a scallop boat. It was there that he met Jo Ann, and the...
Frances Krautheim
Sep 24, 2025
Frances Bell Krautheim, 85, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, in the town where she was born on July 18, 1940. She was the daughter of pharmacist F. R. Bell and homemaker Neva Chadwick Bell.Fran grew up in Beaufort, graduated from Beaufort High School, then attended Salem College and Indiana University, where she met her...
Matilda Mae Gillikin Davis
Sep 19, 2025
Matilda Mae Gillikin Davis, 85, of Otway, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Otway Christian Church. Burial will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 pm on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Otway Christian Church.
Matilda was a lifelong member of Otway...
Andrew Wawrzyniak
Sep 17, 2025
Andrew “Drew” Wawrzyniak, 60, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
The family will celebrate his life privately.
He is survived by his sister, Bernadette Wawrzyniak Millis of Newport; nephew, Josh Wawrzyniak of Peletier; niece, Adaline Wawrzyniak of Peletier; niece, Janina Millis of Newport; nephew, Benjamin Millis of Newport; niece, Kaitlyn Wawrzyniak of...
Raymond Laughton
Sep 14, 2025
John Raymond Laughton, 84, of Beaufort, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville.
Raymond honorably served his country as a Vietnam veteran in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, he continued his dedication to public service through a career at Cherry Point, from which he retired. A man of enduring faith, Raymond...
Brenda Fulcher
Sep 13, 2025
Brenda Faye Fulcher, 72, of Harkers Island, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at her home.
A gathering of friends will be held from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Bridgeway Church of Beaufort.
She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Marie Willis and husband Chris Willis of the home; two brothers, Roger Massie and wife Dyann, and...
