Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC
Donna Marie Murphy
Aug 17, 2025
Donna Marie Murphy, 64, of Beaufort, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, in her home.
A celebration of life will be held at 6:00 pm, Thursday, August 28, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Beaufort.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and servant of faith. Though she departed far too soon, her generous spirit and love remain vibrant in the...
Christie Day Jones
Aug 15, 2025
Christie Day Jones, 58, passed away August 15, 2025, at her home in Rural Hall, NC, after a long battle with cancer.
A memorial service to honor her special memories will be held at 11 am, Sunday, September 7, 2025 at the Free Will Baptist Church on Lola Rd in Cedar Island, NC. Donations to the Cedar Island Free Will Baptist...
Arlie Henninger
Aug 13, 2025
Arlie Douglas Henninger, 75, passed peacefully into the presence of his Savior on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Gaylyn, his devoted wife of 53 years, and his loving daughter, Nancy, were at his side.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at New Hope Baptist Church in Beaufort. The service will be livestreamed at...
Michael Anthony Taylor
Aug 9, 2025
Michael Anthony Taylor, 75, of Beaufort, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at his home.
Michael served in the US Navy and went on to retire from Cherry Point as an aircraft mechanic. Michael will always be known as an avid fly fisherman and for his deep love for his mother.
The family will celebrate his life privately.
He is survived by...
Kenneth Bryan Lewis
Aug 6, 2025
Captain Kenneth Bryan Lewis, 78, of Beaufort, passed away on August 6, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Ocean View Cemetery in Beaufort, NC. The son of Robert and Clyde Lewis, Kenny was born and raised in Carteret County. He attended Beaufort High School and served in the U.S. Army.Kenny spent much of...
Richard Scott Gondek
Aug 5, 2025
Richard Scott Gondek, 70, of Beaufort, passed away Tuesday August 5, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
No services are planned at this time.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net
Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC.
Donnie Ray Askew
Aug 5, 2025
Donnie Ray Askew, 85, of Beaufort, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Cherry Point Bay in Havelock.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net
Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC.
Francis Wade
Jul 23, 2025
Adrian “Francis” Wade, 93, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport.
Francis, an Army Veteran, was co-owner of Wade & Lewis Heating and Air. He also worked many years in construction.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at North River Methodist Church Cemetery.
He is...
Glendora "Glen" Lee Lane
Jul 18, 2025
Glendora "Glen" Lee Steward Lane, 79, of Havelock, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
Glendora graduated from Queens Street High School in Beaufort in 1965. She went on to build a strong and steady career rooted in service and commitment. She worked at Atlantic Veneer in Beaufort before taking on the role of...
Dr. Donna Gail Goodwin
Jul 18, 2025
Dr. Donna Gail Goodwin, 74, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on February 1, 1951, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Donna was the daughter of Margaret (née Griffin) Goodwin and James Stanley Goodwin. She graduated from Fuquay-Varina High School in 1969 and went on to...
Lyman "Buddy" Earl Underwood
Jul 16, 2025
Lyman "Buddy" Earl Underwood, 70, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at PruittHealth Crystal Coast.
No services are planned at this time.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net
Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC.
Marie Ann Roberts
Jul 15, 2025
Marie Ann Heath Roberts passed away suddenly on July 15, 2025.
Born October 12, 1945, in Greensboro, NC, Roberts graduated from Page High School and attended Guilford College.
Marie married her life-time love, Frank Roberts, also of Greensboro, NC, in 1965 and the couple just celebrated 60 years of marriage. They were blessed with the birth of their son, Lee Roberts, in...
Sallie Page Robenolt
Jul 15, 2025
Sallie Page Robenolt, 89, of Morehead City, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City.
A service will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:00am.
Sallie was born in Smithfield, NC, October 4, 1935, to Annette and John Ives, the youngest of six children. The family moved to Raleigh several years...
Lloyd "Mike" Rose
Jul 5, 2025
Lloyd “Mike” Rose, 81, of Gloucester, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport with his wife and daughter by his side.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Vergie Mae Cemetery on Harkers Island. The family will receive friends after the service.
Mike was born at...
Johnnie O. Gray Sr.
Jul 5, 2025
Johnnie O. Gray Sr., 80, of Atlantic, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport.
Johnnie led a life deeply rooted in the coastal traditions of his community. He spent many years working as a commercial fisherman, dedicating himself to the demanding and honest labor of clamming and oystering. His connection to the water...
Merita Carol Chadwick
Jul 2, 2025
Merita Carol Chadwick was born in Beaufort, North Carolina, on April 28, 1933. She passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at her home in Beaufort, surrounded by her loving family.
Carol spent most of her life in Beaufort, with a few years as a resident of Portsmouth, Virginia. After returning to Beaufort, she graduated from Beaufort High School and went...
Milton Eddie Scott
Jun 30, 2025
Milton Eddie Scott, 80, of Williston, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at his home after a month long stay at ECU Health Medical Center.
A service will be held at Williston Methodist Church on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Tuesday, July 8th , at the church.
A livestreamed version of...
Reanna Marie Geppert
Jun 28, 2025
Reanna Marie Iles Geppert, 40, of Beaufort, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at her home.
The family will celebrate her life privately. Reanna devoted much of her professional life to caring for others. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Knoxville, Tennessee for ten years, offering compassion and support to those in need. Later, she continued her...
Eula Noe Yates
Jun 28, 2025
Eula Noe Yates, 92, of Beaufort, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at her home.
Eula was an active member of Russell Creek Original Free Will Baptist Church. She also worked at Belk and Roses of Morehead City in her younger years.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Russell Creek Original Free...
Benjamin "Ben" O'Neal
Jun 19, 2025
Benjamin B. O’Neal (Ben), of Beaufort, passed away peacefully June 19, 2025 at Pruitt Health Crystal Coast in Beaufort.
The family will have a private celebration of life.
Ben was born on May 15, 1950, on Harkers Island, NC, to the late Lillie Belle and Milton Mack O’Neal Sr. Ben lived his life to the fullest, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and...


