Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC
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.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Beaufort. Following the service, light refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall.
Elizabeth was born in Greensboro, NC...
Margaret Steepy
Oct 14, 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...
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.
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