Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC

Reanna Marie Geppert

Reanna Marie Geppert

Jun 28, 2025

Reanna Marie Iles Geppert, 40, of Beaufort, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at her home.

The family will celebrate her life privately. Reanna devoted much of her professional life to caring for others. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Knoxville, Tennessee for ten years, offering compassion and support to those in need. Later, she continued her...

Eula Noe Yates

Eula Noe Yates

Jun 28, 2025

Eula Noe Yates, 92, of Beaufort, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Russell Creek Original Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Walt Pence officiating. Burial will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 on Wednesday at...

Benjamin "Ben" O'Neal

Benjamin "Ben" O'Neal

Jun 19, 2025

Benjamin B. O’Neal (Ben), of Beaufort, passed away peacefully June 19, 2025 at Pruitt Health Crystal Coast in Beaufort.

The family will have a private celebration of life.

Ben was born on May 15, 1950, on Harkers Island, NC, to the late Lillie Belle and Milton Mack O’Neal Sr. Ben lived his life to the fullest, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and...

Thomas "Tom" Carney

Thomas "Tom" Carney

Jun 17, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Carney, 82, of Beaufort, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Vidant Palliative Care in Greenville, NC.

The family will celebrate his life privately.

Tom is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joyce Carney of Beaufort; four grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net

Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort,...

Susan Sides

Susan Sides

Jun 14, 2025

Susan Sides, 56, of Newport, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.

A service will be held at a later date.

Susan was a graduate of West Carteret High School Class of 1986.

Susan worked as an EMT in the community. Susan is survived by her daughter, Victoria Sides of Newport; her son, Edward Sides of...

Susan Self White

Susan Self White

Jun 11, 2025

Susan Self White, 59, of Beaufort, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center of New Bern.

The family will celebrate her life privately.

She is survived by her husband, Fred White of Beaufort; son, Corey White of Durham; grandson, Evan White; stepsons, Michael White of Beaufort, Chris White of Atlantic Beach, and Jeremy White of California.

She was preceded...

Joe Rogers Craft, Sr.

Joe Rogers Craft, Sr.

Jun 5, 2025

Joe R. Craft, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, in Beaufort, North Carolina. Born on October 8, 1936, in Pinetops, North Carolina, Joe lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his work, and the traditions he cherished.Joe built a distinguished career with Georgia Pacific, where he served as Plant Manager in both North Carolina and...

JoAnn Lewis

JoAnn Lewis

May 30, 2025

JoAnn Morris Lewis, 92, of Atlantic, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025.

Born and raised in Atlantic, JoAnn was a devoted daughter to the late Adron Clyde Morris and Mable Fulcher Morris. She spent her early professional life as a registered X-ray technician at Watts Hospital in Durham, NC. Later, she began a long and fulfilling career at...

Christopher Cameron Knudsen

Christopher Cameron Knudsen

May 30, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved youngest son, Christopher “Cameron” Knudsen. Cameron was only 34 years old and left us far too soon after a courageous and hard-fought battle with an illness that too many families know all too well. He passed away peacefully in his sleep.

Cameron was a cherished father, son, brother, and uncle. His...

Anita Karn Cagle

Anita Karn Cagle

May 27, 2025

Anita Karn Cagle, 92, of Beaufort, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00am, Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Carteret Memorial Gardens in Beaufort.

She is survived by her son, James I. Cagle, Jr., MD and family of Cove City, Arkansas; daughter, Claudia Cagle Garner of Beaufort;...

Berkley Gillikin Sr.

Berkley Gillikin Sr.

May 26, 2025

Berkley Ray Gillikin, 87, of Otway, North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends on Monday, May 26, 2025, after an extended illness.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Armecia Lewis Cemetery on Harkers Island. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 on Thursday at Otway...

Henry Smith

Henry Smith

May 26, 2025

Henry Harrell Smith, 84, of Beaufort, formerly of Tarboro, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville.

A private burial will take place at Edgecombe Memorial Park in Tarboro.

Henry retired from Black & Decker Tool Company in Tarboro.

He is survived by his niece, Angela Baker McDaniel and husband, Alan of Beaufort; nephew, Rodney Baker and wife,...

Elizabeth Venant

Elizabeth Venant

May 18, 2025

Elizabeth O’Bryan Venant, 81, of Beaufort, NC and Paris, France, passed away in her sleep on May 18, 2025 after a short illness.

Elizabeth was born in Greensboro, NC to Allen D. O’Bryan II and his wife, Jane Crabtree O’Bryan. In December, 1962 Elizabeth was presented at the Greensboro Debutante Ball. She later attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill,...

Donna Davis

Donna Davis

May 16, 2025

Donna Cheryl Hamilton Davis, 75, of Harkers Island, better known as "Mammie", was born on February 10, 1950, to the late Curvis Harold Hamilton and the late Violet Fulcher Hamilton Swinson in Sea Level Hospital, Sea Level, NC. She departed from this earthly life on Friday evening, May 16, 2025, at Pruitt Nursing Facility in New Bern, NC.

A funeral service...

Jonathan "Lee" Morris

Jonathan "Lee" Morris

May 12, 2025

Jonathan “Lee” Morris, 53, of Atlantic, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at his home.

A proud graduate of East Carteret High School, Lee went on to serve his country with honor in the United States Coast Guard for ten years. His time in service reflected a deep commitment to duty and a strong connection to the sea-an element that...

Vannie "Chummy" Willis

Vannie "Chummy" Willis

May 12, 2025

Vannie “Chummy” Willis, 84, of Williston, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Smyrna Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Kevin Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Lane Cemetery in Williston. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday at...

William Hamilton Jr.

William Hamilton Jr.

May 12, 2025

William “Bill” Hamilton Jr., 80, of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Bridgeway Church in Beaufort. A private burial will take place at Oceanview Cemetery in Beaufort.

A graduate of East Carolina University, Bill earned a degree in geography with a minor...

William "Lew" Lewis Newman

William "Lew" Lewis Newman

May 8, 2025

William Lewis Newman, known to all as “Lew,” passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2025, at the age of 79. A lifelong resident of Beaufort, North Carolina, Lew was born on November 24, 1945, to Richard Newman Sr. and Marcelle Johnson Newman.

A celebration of Lew’s life will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 4-6 p.m. at...

Tilton "Steve" Lawrence

Tilton "Steve" Lawrence

May 2, 2025

Tilton Steve Lawrence, 81, of Otway, died at his home on Friday, May 2, 2025—though he almost died a couple times before that. He survived one broken back, two heart attacks, and numerous near misses in a variety of vehicles at high speeds, including motorbikes. As Steve put it, he’d been in, “many a scrape”.

A graveside service will be held...

Claude Lewis

Claude Lewis

May 2, 2025

Claude Lewis, 70, of Otway, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at his home.

Claude found joy in surfing, scuba diving, riding motorcycles, and caring for his goats. His adventurous spirit and love for the outdoors will be remembered by those who knew him.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Williston Methodist...

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