Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC

Lentis Lewis Jr.

Lentis Lewis Jr.

Apr 29, 2025

Lentis “Len” Dew Lewis, Jr., 74, of Beaufort, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.

A gathering of friends is pending.

A respected figure in the Wilson community, Len was the proud owner of The Beefmastor Inn and O'Cools Sports Bar & Grill, both well-known establishments in Wilson. Through his work in the restaurant industry, he...

Nora Kay Willis

Nora Kay Willis

Apr 27, 2025

Nora Kay Willis, 79, of Smyrna, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport.

A full obituary is forthcoming.

The family will celebrate her life privately.

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Crystal Coast Hospice House, 100 Big Rock Weigh, Newport, NC 28570.

Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family...

Raymond "Ray" Leroy Grice

Raymond "Ray" Leroy Grice

Apr 26, 2025

Raymond Leroy Grice, 89, of Davis, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Davis Free Will Baptist Church in Davis, NC, with Pastors Steve Cranks and Jimmy Mercer officiating. Burial will follow at Oscar Davis Cemetery in Davis. The...

Lacy Holley

Lacy Holley

Apr 25, 2025

Lacy Holley, 39, of Beaufort passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Carteret Health Care.

Her family will celebrate her life privately.

She is survived by her sister, Bonnie Lofton; nieces, Jalisa Lofton, and Amelia Lofton; and a nephew, Vern Lofton Jr.

Lacy was preceded in death by her parents, John Dyer and Lila Oliver.

Condolences and life tributes may be sent to...

James Lucas Smith III

James Lucas Smith III

Apr 20, 2025

James Lucas "Jimmy" Smith, III passed away on April 20, 2025, in Bachelor, North Carolina. He was born on August 31, 1944, in Morehead City, North Carolina. Jimmy resided in Smyrna, NC for the past 2 years.Jimmy attended the lower grades at Beaufort School. He graduated from high school from Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia and later attended NC...

Maureen Kelly

Maureen Kelly

Apr 19, 2025

Maureen Horn Kelly, 80, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025.

The family will hold a private ceremony at a later date.

Born on March 31, 1945, in Weehawken, New Jersey, Maureen proudly embraced her roots as a "Jersey Girl."A lifelong public educator, Maureen began her career teaching home economics and later served as office staff for the...

Amy Quimby

Amy Quimby

Apr 11, 2025

Amy Lynn Quimby, 68, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at her home.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at Bridgeway Church in Beaufort, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM with a time of sharing at 6:00 PM.

Amy will be remembered by those who knew her as a kind and loving soul. She...

Karter Faith Fulp

Karter Faith Fulp

Apr 7, 2025

Karter Faith Fulp was delivered as a stillborn baby on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Maynard Women and Children’s Hospital in Greenville, NC.

An intimate and private memorial is planned. 

She is survived by her parents, Amber Lynn Davis and Barry Reid Fulp of Newport, NC; siblings, Erica Brooke Fulp, Kelly Reid Fulp, Landon Chase Fulp, Liam Ray Dixon and Keely Grace...

Keith Lambert

Keith Lambert

Mar 26, 2025

Dennis Keith Lambert, age 84, passed at his home in Beaufort, NC. He resided in Beaufort and Boone, North Carolina.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Ann Street United Methodist Church in Beaufort. The family will receive friends following the service.

His was a life well-crafted. Born in Kannapolis, NC, he spent most...

Lisha Jo Gillikin

Lisha Jo Gillikin

Mar 22, 2025

Lisha Jo Gillikin, 64, of Sea Level, entered eternity at her home on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

A celebration of Lisha's life will be held on April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm at the home of her sister, Lynda Lewis, located at 856 Piggott Road in Gloucester.

Lisha Jo was a free spirit with a heart full of adventure, her passing away left...

Joyce Wainwright Neal

Joyce Wainwright Neal

Mar 21, 2025

Joyce “Joy” Carolyn Wainwright Neal, 67, of Charleston, SC passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Joy was born on November 9, 1957, to Richard and Daphne Wainwright. She was one of five children. She grew up in Ayden graduating Ayden-Grifton in 1976.

Joy made a career...

Anita Moore

Anita Moore

Mar 19, 2025

Anita Taylor Moore, 78, of North River, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Isaiah Murray Family Cemetery in North River.

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

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

Charles Wesley Springle

Charles Wesley Springle

Mar 19, 2025

Charles Wesley Springle, 82, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at his home.

Charles was born on December 18, 1942, to the late Hubert and Loretta Springle, one of eleven children. Charles served in the US Air Force for seven years. Following the military, Charles began work at Sprint Telephone, now known as Brightspeed. He worked faithfully for...

Royce Emory Jr.

Royce Emory Jr.

Mar 15, 2025

Royce Vincent Emory Jr., 76, of Cedar Island passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at his home.

Royce dedicated much of his life to working on the water. He spent two years with the North Carolina Ferry Division and three years with Norfolk Dredging Co. before becoming a commercial fisherman, a profession he pursued until he was no longer able...

Lavera Ellison

Lavera Ellison

Mar 14, 2025

Lavera Ellison, 77, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. Born and raised in the coastal town, Lavera remained a true daughter of her beloved hometown throughout her life.

Lavera was a dedicated member of her community, known for her warm personality and ability to connect with everyone she met. She was a proud graduate of Queen Street High...

Evelyn "Mama E" Fulcher

Evelyn "Mama E" Fulcher

Mar 8, 2025

Evelyn "Mama E" Fulcher, 88, of Beaufort, passed away peacefully in the night on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at PruittHealth Crystal Coast in Beaufort, NC.

Mama E was loved by many and love so many people in return. She raised many kids, both hers and of others. Anytime she was in a contrary mood we would always say that was the...

William Lloyd Davis

William Lloyd Davis

Mar 7, 2025

William Lloyd Davis, 73, went to be with the Lord on Friday night, March 7, 2025.Preceding him in death were his father, Lloyd Gray Davis, and his mother, Irene Powers Davis, of Davis, NC and Crab Point, NC.Surviving is his sister, Melba Ruth Davis Willis of Harkers Island, and his three nephews, Kerry W. Willis (Kim), Billy Joe Willis (Lori),...

Patricia "Patti" Ann Owens

Patricia "Patti" Ann Owens

Mar 6, 2025

Patti Owens, 73, of Beaufort, NC, passed away suddenly but peacefully on March 6th, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, and raised in Rockville, MD, Patti was a vibrant and cherished member of the Beaufort community for the past 20 years. She was a graduate of Peary High School and began her career immediately, joining Montgomery County Public Schools as a Computer...

John Roger Steagall

John Roger Steagall

Mar 5, 2025

John Steagall, 75, of Beaufort, NC, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

John was born in Carlsbad, TX and lived the majority of his life in Northeastern Ohio where he raised his daughters Erin and Kelly with his wife Gail, and him and Gail moved to Beaufort, NC in 2017. He was...

Mayhew "Hugh" Byron Mills

Mayhew "Hugh" Byron Mills

Mar 5, 2025

Mayhew "Hugh" Byron Mills, 84, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

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

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

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