Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC
Jerry Thomas Willis
Dec 22, 2023
Jerry Thomas Willis, 76, of Williston, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
Jerry was a man of the sea and a proud veteran of the US Navy, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and an unwavering love for the ocean. After serving his country with...
Barbara Gillikin
Dec 13, 2023
Barbara Daniels Gillikin, 70, of Bettie, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Gillikin Family Cemetery in Otway with Pastor Pam Willis Blank officiating.
Barbara's life was marked...
Melvina Willis
Dec 13, 2023
Melvina Rose Willis, 82, of Otway, formerly of Harkers Island passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at her daughter’s home.
Melvina was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Harkers Island Ward.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 18, 2023...
Jessy Carter
Dec 13, 2023
Jessy "Leon" Carter, 62, of Havelock, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Carolina East in New Bern.
A Celebration of Leon’s Life will be held in a private ceremony.
After graduating from East Carteret High School, Mr. Carter served in the U.S. Marine Corps for over 12 years.
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Alice Dudley Weeks
Dec 9, 2023
Alice Dudley Weeks, 90, of Beaufort, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at home.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Oceanview Cemetery with Pastor Richard Patterson officiating.
On December 9, 2023, Alice Gray Dudley Weeks tipped her last jump ball, made...
Dianne Elizabeth Voliva
Dec 8, 2023
Dianne Williams Voliva, 66, of Beaufort, left her earthly residence on Friday, December 8, 2023, surrounded by family and friends at home.
A funeral service will be held at 1pm on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Bridgeway Church of Beaufort with Pastor Rusty Willis officiating. Burial will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens. There will be...
Fredrick "Ham" Douglas Chadwick
Nov 17, 2023
Fredrick “Ham” Chadwick, 84, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Bridgeway Church of Beaufort.
He is survived by his two daughters, Carla Brady and wife,...
Verena "Rena" Carol Brazie
Nov 14, 2023
Verena "Rena" Carol Brazie passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023, at the age of 86.
Rena was born to Emma and Tyre Moore on May 18, 1937. She grew up on Harkers Island, and at 17, is where she first met her husband-to-be, Ray. After dating for only 4 short months, they tied the...
Bertha Lee Hill
Nov 12, 2023
Bertha Gilgo Hill, 77, of Atlantic, NC, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at home.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Atlantic Community Cemetery with Reverend Terry D. McInnis officiating.
Bertha is survived by her husband, Winston H. Hill of Atlantic;...
Ray Francis Adams
Nov 7, 2023
Ray Francis Adams, 78, of Beaufort, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at his home.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at Bridgeway Church of Beaufort. A graveside service will be held following the visitation at Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City.
Ray F. Adams...
William "Bill" Blades Lewis, Jr.
Nov 5, 2023
William “Bill” Blades Lewis Jr., 73, of Beaufort, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Carteret Memorial Gardens in Beaufort.
Bill was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in...
Elton "El" Luttrell Smith Jr.
Oct 30, 2023
Elton “EL” Smith Jr, 69, of Stacy, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Davis Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Mercer officiating. Burial will follow at Oscar Davis Cemetery....
Gene Lewis Jr.
Oct 30, 2023
Gene Felton Lewis, Jr, 61, of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Gene worked as an electrician and maintenance for the Supreme Court in Washington DC. In his spare time...
Christian Locke Strotmeyer
Oct 23, 2023
Obituary Christian Locke Strotmeyer, 52, of Stoneville, NC passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2023, in their vacation home in Beaufort, NC. A funeral service will be held at Saint Bridget Catholic Church in Richmond, VA, 6006 Three Chopt Rd, at 11 AM on Saturday, November 4, 2023, with a memorial reception...
Barbara Dragon Patenaude
Oct 20, 2023
Obituary Barbara Dragon Patenaude, beloved daughter, wife, and mother, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, in Beaufort, NC. Barbara's family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Bridgeway Church in Beaufort. Born in Hartford, CT on July 3, 1981, Barbara is survived by her husband, Keith A. Patenaude; sons, Noah Dragon, Mason...
Paul George Brewer
Oct 20, 2023
Obituary Paul George Brewer, 75, of Gloucester, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at Carteret Health Care. He is survived by his companion of twenty-four years, Jenifer Whelan; daughter, Carrie Susan Brewer Wachnicki; son, Steven Vincent Brewer; grandchildren, Kristian Daniel Brewer and Lucas John Wachnicki; one great grandchild, Mackenzie Sage Brewer, and his fur baby, Jack. He was preceded...
Linda Rohrbaugh
Oct 16, 2023
Obituary On Oct 16, 2023, Linda Pearl Rohrbaugh went to be with her Lord and savior in the kingdom of heaven. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Lighthouse Community Church in Stacy, NC with Pastor Jim Tosto officiating. There will be a visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow the...
Valerie Willis
Oct 16, 2023
Obituary On this day, October 16, 2023, Valerie O'Neal Willis took her final breath surrounded by her loved ones at Carteret Health Care. Her funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Island Road Baptist Church with Pastor Charles Tyler officiating. A visitation will take place one hour prior. The sun rose, and...
Anthony 'Craig' Taylor
Sep 27, 2023
Obituary Anthony Craig Taylor, 64, of Morganton, Georgia died peacefully on September 27, 2023, at AdventHealth Redmond in Rome, Georgia. He was born in Beaufort, North Carolina and after spending most of his life in Carteret County he moved to Georgia in 2010. Craig graduated from East Carteret High School in Beaufort and began his 26-year career in public...
Robert Metz
Sep 25, 2023
Obituary Robert Edward Metz, age 80, of Newport, NC, and husband of Joy Metz, passed away peacefully in his home on September 25, 2023. Robert Metz, known as "Bob" or "Bobbie" was born December 23, 1942 in San Diego, CA, and was raised on the Outer Banks of NC. He resided in Fredericksburg, Va, the Florida Keys, and Lakeshore...
