Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC
Dorothy Piner
Mar 1, 2025
Dorothy Jarman Piner, of Beaufort, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025 at the age of 86. Born and raised on a blueberry farm in Beaufort, North Carolina, Dorothy's life was richly woven with the vibrant stories of her upbringing and the cherished history of her hometown.
Known affectionately as "Dee Dot" to her grandchildren,...
Monique Renee Reels
Feb 27, 2025
Monique Renee Reels, better known as “Mo,” was born on January 23, 1982, to Terence Brett Reels and Pammie Davis Reels in Carteret General Hospital, Morehead City, NC. She departed from this Earthly Life on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at her home in Beaufort, NC.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Friday, March 7, 2025, at Faith Tabernacle of...
Andrew Book
Feb 27, 2025
Andrew "Andy" Book, 98, passed away on February 27, 2025, in Morehead City, North Carolina.
Born on November 25 (Thanksgiving Day) 1926, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to Antony and Maria Book, Andy lived a full and vibrant life. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, primarily working as a sonar technician on a submarine off the...
Der'eona Zyanae Murrell
Feb 26, 2025
Der'eona Zyanae Murrell, 14, of Morehead City, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at ECU Health Center in Greenville.
A funeral will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church with a burial to follow. A viewing will be held from 12:00-1:00 PM on Saturday at the church. A recording of the...
Deloise Hill
Feb 25, 2025
Deloise “Dee” Mann Hill, 77, of Beaufort, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
A celebration of life will be held later this summer.
She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Dawn Prange and husband, Jim of Marco Island, FL; son, Robert “Bud” Earl Hill Jr. and wife, Pamela Stallings of Cedar Island; daughter, Kimberly...
Paul Hancock
Feb 23, 2025
Paul Lovelle Hancock, 52, of Los Angeles, CA passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
On a crisp, warm, sunny July 27, 1972, at the Sea Level Hospital, was born an 11 lb 12.5 oz blue-eyed baby boy, one of Geraldine and Paul Hancock's greatest prizes. His impressive weight caused for a difficult birth, and through that, an arm injury transpired—an...
Melvina Hill
Feb 22, 2025
Melvina Hill was born July 7, 1958, to Joseph & Mable Hill in Morehead City, North Carolina. She was raised in Tinton Falls and Asbury Park NJ. She was affectionately known to everyone to include family and friend as ‘Sister’. She loved having a good time with her family and friends while balancing being the most introverted extrovert around.
She entered...
Alice Lewis
Feb 22, 2025
Alice Mae Chadwick Lewis, 80, of Gloucester, NC, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, NC.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Marshallberg Missionary Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Victoria Cemetery in Marshallberg. The family will...
Monica Sue Adams
Feb 20, 2025
Monica Sue Adams, 57, of Sea Level, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
She was a dedicated member of Sea Level Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed directing their yearly Vacation Bible School activities. She was a Custodian for many years at Atlantic Elementary School and loved the students that she met along the...
Larry Clifton
Feb 19, 2025
Larry Gregory Clifton, 63, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at his home.
Larry loved to hunt, fish, and to be on the water.
The family will celebrate his life privately.
He is survived by his wife, Vickie Clifton of Newport; stepson, Jason Jeffares of Washington, DC; mother, Viva Wilson of Julian, NC; sister, Tammie Lilly and husband, David of...
Janice Lorraine Brown
Feb 17, 2025
Janice Lorraine Brown, 55, of Newport, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Novant Heath Medical Center in Wilmington.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Bridgeway Church of Beaufort. Burial will follow at Oceanview Cemetery in Beaufort. The family will receive friends during the days at the family home, 102 Dutch...
Benjamin Brooks Sr.
Feb 15, 2025
Benjamin Lee Brooks Sr., 84, of Harkers Island, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loved ones.
A graveside service will be held at 1pm, Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Vergie Mae Cemetery in Harkers Island, NC with Pastor Clinton Nelson officiating and Masonic Rites.
Benjamin made a living as a boat builder, commercial fisherman,...
Maxine Sue Brill
Feb 13, 2025
Maxine Sue Brill died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Sue was born on October 2, 1962, in Morehead City, NC to Margaret Bragdon and Frank Allen.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Bobby Allen and Bill Allen. Sue is survived by her devoted husband, Donny Brill, and her son, Brandon, and his partner Charlotte of...
James "Pete" Raiford Creech
Feb 12, 2025
James "Pete" Creech, 73, of Beaufort, passed away on February 12, 2025 at his home.
Pete had a deep love for the water and often spoke about his time on the river. The outdoors brought him peace, whether he was walking, sitting outside with his guitar, or working on his latest project—frequently fixing broken equipment the "Creech" way. A gifted storyteller,...
Harold Edward Jayne Sr.
Feb 10, 2025
Harold E. Jayne Sr., 88, of Beaufort, originally of Long Island, NY, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at his home.
Harold was a devoted husband and father who found joy in building, fishing, playing golf, and cooking. He took great pride in his service with the U.S. Army in Aviation and later built a career in residential and commercial...
Larry Earl Springle, Sr.
Feb 9, 2025
Larry Earl Springle, Sr., 70, of Beaufort, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at his home.
A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM with Masonic Rites at 6:00 PM on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Bridgeway Church in Beaufort.
Larry spent over 30 years fishing on Shad boats in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Virginia, embracing the challenges and rewards of life...
Judith Gail Taylor Vinson
Feb 3, 2025
Judith "Judi" Gail Taylor Vinson, 84, of Beaufort passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at PruittHealth Neuse in New Bern.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net
Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC.
Justin Leighton Dudley
Jan 31, 2025
Justin Leighton Dudley, 39, of Sea Level, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at his home.
Justin came into the world on April 11, 1985. He was the second child born to Francis and Robyn Dudley. He was a very mischievous child growing up, but also very loved. As he aged, he would help anyone with anything they needed. He...
Preston "Eddie" Lewis
Jan 30, 2025
Preston Edward (Eddie) Lewis, 71, of Garner, formerly of Beaufort, NC, left us on January 30, 2025, after a lengthy and courageous battle with colon cancer and declining health, at SECU Hospice House of Johnson Health, Smithfield, NC.
There will be a graveside service at 1:00 PM, on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Oceanview Cemetery in Beaufort.
Eddie, known as ‘Fur’ to...
Charles Oden
Jan 24, 2025
Charles Lee Oden, 70, of Adams Creek, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at his home.
Charles worked as a commercial fisherman for over 40 years in North Carolina and Mississippi.
He is survived by his devoted wife Theresa Oden of 35 years, of Adams Creek NC; five children, Brandi Biggs of Ocean Spring, MS; Reginald Hall of Moss Point, MS;...
