Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC
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...
Janice "Cookie" Young
Sep 8, 2025
Janice "Cookie" Lee Young, 82, of Havelock, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at her home.
No services 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.
Mary "Rozy" Capps
Sep 6, 2025
Mary “Rozy” Capps, 92, of Beaufort, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at PruittHealth Crystal Coast in Beaufort.
Mary retired from AT&T after more than 30 years of dedicated service. She was a longtime member of Aversboro Road Baptist Church in Garner, North Carolina, where she found community and spiritual connection. In addition to her professional and church life, Mary...
Aaron Burtis Harker
Sep 3, 2025
Aaron Burtis Harker, 82, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
No services are planned at this time.
Aaron is preceded in death by his parents, Carlton and Mildred Harker.
Aaron is survived by two brothers; C. Terry Harker and wife, JoAnn, of Boynton Beach, FL and Ken Harker and wife, Helen, of Oglethorpe, GA, and a...
James "Jim" French
Sep 3, 2025
James “Jim” French, 86, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at The Gardens of Trent in New Bern.
A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Jim was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, where he served his country with dedication. His commitment to community and fellowship was evident through his more than 50 years as a member of the Elks Lodge in...
Henry Paul Harris
Sep 1, 2025
Henry Paul Harris, 80, of Atlantic, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport, NC.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Atlantic United Methodist Church.
Born on July 20, 1945, Paul devoted his life to faith, service, and family. He was the son of Cecil Harris and Erah...
Donny Ward
Aug 29, 2025
On the afternoon of August 29th, Beaufort resident Donny Ward passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm, Friday, September 5, 2025 at Soundview Church in Newport, NC. Burial will follow at Cannady Memorial Cemetery of Newport. The family will receive friends from 2-3:00pm at the church on Friday.
Growing up as...
Anthony "Tony" Morris
Aug 27, 2025
Anthony Allen Morris, 59, of Morehead City, passed away Wednesday, August 27,2025, at Novant Health in Wilmington. He was surrounded by his loved ones.
Anthony, or " Tony" as family and close friends called him had a long career as a carpenter. There wasn't many places from Carteret County to New York City he hadn't had a hand in helping to...
Leslie Davis
Aug 18, 2025
Leslie Carol Davis, 73, of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Born in Carteret County, North Carolina, on March 2, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Merita Carol Chadwick and Harry Sheldon Davis.
She is survived by her son, Ashley Harrison Davis (Mary Alice Davis), and her brother, Christopher Scott Davis (Sharon Davis).
She was preceded in death by...
Melvin Hunnings
Aug 18, 2025
Melvin Hunnings, 92, of Otway, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
Melvin answered the call of duty at an early age. At just 17 years old, he served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. His bravery in combat was extraordinary; he endured over 72 hours under enemy fire and...
Donna Marie Murphy
Aug 17, 2025
Donna Marie Murphy, 64, of Beaufort, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, in her home.
A celebration of life will be held at 6:00 pm, Thursday, August 28, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Beaufort.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and servant of faith. Though she departed far too soon, her generous spirit and love remain vibrant in the...
