Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC

Aug 14, 2023

Obituary Ernest "Ernie" Hill, 88, of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport. Ernest was a faithful member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Beaufort. He served in the US Army, after the military he worked at MCAS Cherry Point with over 30 years of service. A funeral service...

Aug 12, 2023

Obituary Donald Fulcher, 88, of Beaufort, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Pruitt Health in Sea Level. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Carteret Memorial Gardens in Beaufort with Masonic Rites. The family requests their privacy to be respected at this time, and that no food or flowers...

Aug 4, 2023

Obituary Bradley James Berthold (Brad), retired commercial pilot and resident of Sealevel, NC, died Friday, August 4, 2023 at the age of 79 due to health-related complications. Bradley is survived by nephews, Matthew Bradley, and James Thomas Berthold and his wife Kelly; three great-nephews, Bradley Leon, Raiden James, and Liam Jordan; three great-nieces, Raylynn Renee, Ariel Marie, and Aurora...

Aug 1, 2023

Obituary Henry Clayton Hammond, Sr., 87, of Beaufort, NC, died on August 1, 2023, at SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House after a time of declining health. Henry was born at Fort Bragg, NC, on August 13, 1935, to Charles and Betty Hammond. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree and from NC...

Aug 1, 2023

Obituary Shirley Jean Gibson, 81, of New Bern, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Mount Baldy Village Church, 6757 Bear Canyon Rd, Mt. Baldy, CA 91759. A reception will follow on the patio. There will be a private interment at Riverside...

Jul 31, 2023

Obituary Julie Lynn Allen Mills, 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, July 31, 2023, at Carteret Health Care Center. Julie was a loving mother, daughter and friend to many. Julie lived an extraordinary life and was very well traveled. As a child she enjoyed her time growing up in Pennsylvania before moving to her permanent home...

Jul 26, 2023

Obituary Don Pike, 86, of Stacy, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Pruitt-Health in Sea Level. The services have been postponed to a later date due to bad weather. A graveside memorial will now be held at Stacy Community Cemetery on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the...

Jul 25, 2023

Obituary John L. Alexander, 58, of Newport, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at his home in Newport. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. John was an avid lover of the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and camping, but his biggest love, besides Beth, was that of the water. John spent his adult life...

Jul 25, 2023

Obituary Andrew 'Andy' Gardner, 57, of Atlantic, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at home. There will be no services at this time. Andy was a well liked and respected Occupational Therapist at Pruitt-Health in Sea Level. He will be greatly missed by his patients and the community he served. Whilst living in England, Andy obtained two Undergraduate...

Jul 21, 2023

Obituary Carolyn Williams Morris, 73, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at her home in Beaufort. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. A devoted wife and grandmother, Carolyn found joy in creating a beautiful home, nurturing her many friendships and most of all, enjoying the love of her family. Carolyn cherished...

Jul 18, 2023

Obituary James Franklin Modlin, "Jimmy", 88, of Beaufort, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Bridgeway Church of Beaufort with Jay Noe officiating. Interment will follow at Ocean View Cemetery in Beaufort with Military Honors and Masonic Rites. The family...

Jul 16, 2023

Obituary Jarvis Moore Piner II, 70, of Beaufort, died on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, surrounded by his family. Jarvis was a native of Carteret County. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at New Hope Baptist Church with Pastor Bobby Frisbee officiating. Burial will follow at Ocean...

Jul 10, 2023

Obituary Harry Dale Lewis, 80, of Morehead City, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Free Grace Wesleyan Church on Harkers Island with Pastors Clint Nelson, Curt Nelson, and Bob Rogers officiating. Dale was born and raised...

Jul 9, 2023

Obituary Chrischere Hill, 54, of Lafayette, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at her home in Lafayette, LA. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Bridgeway Church of Beaufort. She was born on December 25, 1968 to Mary B. McIver and Joseph E. Hill Sr. Chrischere was a Morehead...

Jul 9, 2023

Jul 7, 2023

Obituary Fay Basden Bullock, 87, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, July 07, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Fay was a long-time member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Beaufort where she enjoyed teaching Sunday School. She retired from Beaufort Elementary School Food Services Department. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, sewing, and most of all she...

Jul 6, 2023

Obituary Jason Aaron Watson, 42, of Beaufort, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Ann Street United Methodist Church of Beaufort with Pastor Dena White officiating. He is survived by his parents, Karen and Mac Willis of...

Jul 3, 2023

Obituary Wendell Macon "Buddy" Hardesty, 61, of Harlowe, gained his wings and a healthy, whole body on July 3, 2023, when God called him home. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Harlowe United Methodist Church with Rev. Michael Williams officiating. Buddy was born in Morehead City on August 4, 1961,...

Jul 1, 2023

Obituary Karl Lamoreaux, 67, of Atlantic, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 1, 2023. No services are planned at this time. Karl began working in his teens at Luther Smith & Son Fish House. He then began working on trawlers scalloping off Cape Canaveral, Florida to sea scalloping off Georges Banks. Karl then went on to obtain...

Jun 26, 2023

Obituary Evelyn Dorris Murray Johnson, 81, of Beaufort passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on July 2, 2023, at Purvis Chapel AME Zion Church of Beaufort, with Reverend Fryar officiating. Interment will follow at Oceanview Cemetery in Beaufort. She was the daughter...