Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC
Lisa Lewis-Hamilton
Sep 15, 2021
Obituary Lisa Gayle Lewis Hamilton, 61, of Beaufort, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. The funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, at Refuge Fellowship Church, in Harkers Island with Rev. Manley Rose officiating, the family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow the service...
Franklin Delano Salter
Sep 14, 2021
Obituary Franklin "Frank" Delano Salter, 83, of Sea Level, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City. Frank was a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge # 109 of Beaufort and was also a Shriner. He retired after 34 years with the State Port Authority. He was known for his passion of repairing boats....
Romas 'Sonny' Templeton White Jr.
Sep 12, 2021
Obituary Romas 'Sonny' Templeton White Jr., 90, of Beaufort, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by family, his minister, and hospice. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Friday, September 17, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church in Morehead City. The family requests attendees wear masks. The family will receive friends following...
Stephen Roderick Emory
Sep 12, 2021
Obituary Stephen Roderick Emory, 91, of Cedar Island, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Pruitt Health Sea Level. Stephen served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany. He drove a taxi for a living in Edenton, Delaware until he moved back to Cedar Island in 1980. He loved clamming until a bicycle accident in 1998...
Jacqueline Ayers Wilson
Sep 8, 2021
Obituary Jacqueline Ayers Wilson, 55, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Carteret Health Care. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Bridgeway Church in Beaufort with Pastor John Tootle officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at...
Paul Michael Huber
Sep 6, 2021
Obituary Paul Michael Huber, 69, of Havelock, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 6, 2021. A native of Buffalo, NY, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and after leaving Marine Corp he made his home in Carteret and Craven counties. The family will celebrate his life privately. Paul is survived by his daughter, Amy Guthrie of Beaufort; son,...
Eden Jeanette Van Etten
Sep 5, 2021
Obituary Eden "Edie" Van Etten, 72, of Beaufort, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at her home. Edie was a member of Williston United Methodist Church where she attended until her sickness would no longer allow. She worked for KDs Florist of Beaufort for many years, until going to help her brother at B&W Cleaners of Beaufort. She...
James Edward Sutton
Sep 5, 2021
Obituary James Edward Sutton, 63, of Harkers Island, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 in Durham, NC, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. A native of Currituck County, James spent most of his life on Harkers Island. A Navy veteran radioman, he recently retired from a career as an HVAC technician. The family will celebrate his...
Marjorie Dee Lewis
Sep 3, 2021
Obituary Marjorie Dee Lewis, 59, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, September 03, 2021 at her home. The family will celebrate her life privately. She is survived by her five nieces, Cynthia Lewis of Beaufort; Kerry Lewis of Beaufort; Cara Hampton of Newport; Amy Duest of Jacksonville and Bonnie Rogers of WV. She was preceded in death by her...
John Hampton Lea
Sep 3, 2021
Obituary John Lea, 66, of Atlantic Beach, passed away on Friday, September 03, 2021 at PruittHealth of Sea Level. John worked as a realtor at Atlantic Beach for over 20 years. A gathering of friends will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Greenwood Cemetery in Morehead City. He is survived by his brother,...
Valerie Amanda Murray
Sep 2, 2021
Obituary Valerie Amanda Murray, 35, of Beaufort, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Carolina East Medical Center of New Bern. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday at Bridgeway Church of Beaufort with Pastor Terria George officiating. Entombment will follow at Mt. Tabor Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00...
Clifton Wendell Davis
Sep 1, 2021
Obituary Clifton W. Davis, 80, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his home. No services are scheduled at this time. Clifton retired after 35 years with the maintenance department at Duke University Marine Lab. After retirement he loved sending his time gardening. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Louise Davis of Beaufort;...
Graham David Canfield
Aug 23, 2021
Obituary Graham David Canfield, 74, of Morehead City, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Carteret Health Care. Preceded in death by parents, Norman and Margaret Canfield; brother, Gordon Canfield and a sister, Natalie Steen. He is survived by a daughter, Tiffany Weidmer of Winter Park, FL; and his brother, Eugene Canfield, of Berkeley Lake, GA. No services...
Daphne Carolyn Hinson
Aug 21, 2021
Obituary Daphne McLohon Hinson, 88, of Beaufort, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at her home. Daphne was a member of Ayden Christian Church. She worked in retail sales at ladies dress shops in Beaufort and loved her dogs, the beach and water. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at...
Nancy Willis Shoemaker
Aug 16, 2021
Obituary Nancy Willis Shoemaker, 58, of Newport passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 Morehead City. She is survived by her son, Danny Pierce and wife, Frances; four grandchildren, Draven Ray, Landon James, Jaxon Ray, and Jaydyn Ward; sister, Linda Gray and husband, Ronald; and brother, Billy Gaskill and wife, Gail. Nancy was preceded in death by her daughter,...
Lydia Louella Warren
Aug 15, 2021
Obituary Lydia Luella Dunn Bennett Warren, 94, of Beaufort, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Crystal Bluffs Health Care Center in Morehead City. Lydia was born April 6, 1927 and was a native of Montgomery County, the daughter of the late Aaron Elzevan and Laura Jane Hogan Dunn. She was a Regular Pioneer Sep. 2009. Surviving are...
Sherri Lynne Paul
Aug 14, 2021
Obituary Sherri Lynne Paul, 64 years young, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Saturday, August 14, 2021. After a long battle with cancer, she made the heroic decision to undergo a Stem Cell Transplant in December 2020. Throughout her life and her illness Sherri was a model of grace, strength and bravery. Sherri was born in Lancaster, CA...
Gordon Earl Canfield
Aug 12, 2021
Obituary Gordon Earl Canfield, 72 of Morehead City, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021. Gordon was a loving father and grandfather, who loved all pets, and going to the beach. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Margaret Canfield and also by his sister, Natalie C. Steen. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Cristy...
David 'Clammerhead' Cessna Sr.
Aug 9, 2021
Obituary CLAMMERHEAD, born as David Arland Cessna, 61, of Smyrna, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 9, 2021, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC. The family will celebrate his life privately, at a later date. Clammerhead was born to Mary Louise Styron Cessna and Charles Arland "Chuck" Cessna, August 1, 1960, in Jacksonville, FL. He...
Camille Lewis
Aug 8, 2021
Obituary Camille Alisa Lewis, 65, of Marshallberg, passed away August 8, 2021 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, Martin Thomas Lewis and her brother Mark Lewis. Ms. Lewis is survived by her mother, Billie Soles Lewis and her sister Sabrina Russell and husband Thomas Russell, Jr. At the request of the family no services...
