Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC
Ethel E. Hamilton
Oct 7, 2019
Obituary Ethel Smith Hamilton, 89, of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at her home. Ethel Smith Hamilton, formerly of New Bern, met Julian Hamilton, Jr at a dance in Harlow, NC. Immediately, they fell in love. When she graduated from nursing school, the happy couple announced their marriage. They were married 47 incredible years until Julians...
Thomas W. Leigh Iii
Oct 5, 2019
Obituary Thomas W. Leigh III, 68, of Newport, passed away Saturday, October 05, 2019 at home. Electronic condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.org Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC. Services You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in...
Betty Lewis Merrill
Oct 3, 2019
Obituary Betty Clyde Lewis Merrill, 87, of Morehead City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 12, 2019 in the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church of Morehead City officiated by Pastor Nate Leonard. Burial will follow...
Ernest Bruce Cayton
Oct 1, 2019
Obituary E. Bruce Cayton, 80, of Beaufort, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport. Bruce served 24 years in the U.S. Coast Guard and retried as a Chief Petty Officer. Upon retirement he worked for the NC Ferry Division. He loved the water and loved to fish. But most of all,...
Eric 'Big E' James Buchanan
Sep 30, 2019
Obituary Eric "Big E" Buchanan, 47, of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at his home. A service will be held at a later date in Marion, NC. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Weirback of Beaufort; two sisters, Wendy Collins of Marion, NC; Lori Buchanan of Cherokee, NC; two step daughters, Amanda Weirback of Jacksonville;...
Clem Dudley Reels
Sep 29, 2019
Obituary Clem Dudley Reels, son of the late James and Lugenia Reels was born on March 5, 1941 in Merrimon, NC. He stepped out of time and entered into eternity surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 29, 2019. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Reels Chapel with Pastor Christina...
Josephine Digiovanni
Sep 24, 2019
Obituary Josephine DiGiovanni, 92, of Morehead City passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Carteret Landing. Electronic condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.org Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC. Services You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in...
Wendy Gale Davis
Sep 23, 2019
Obituary Wendy "Muff" Gale Davis, 43, of North River, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Carolina East Medical Center. Wendy was a very active member of Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church and the community. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Hubert Judon officiating. Entombment...
Marian 'Hope' Gurganus
Sep 22, 2019
Obituary Marian "Hope" Gurganus, 89, of Emerald Isle passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family and her beloved dogs. Mrs. Gurganus, "Hope", held a Masters Degree and was a retired school teacher and guidance counselor. Born in Marshall, Texas, she attended Norfolk Highschool where she was a member of the Glee...
Anna “Kay” Kay Giltmier
Sep 21, 2019
Obituary Anna Kay Gitmier, 82, of Morehead City, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport. Electronic condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.org Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC. Services You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family,...
Justin James Williams
Sep 21, 2019
Obituary Justin James Williams 39, of Beaufort passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Justin was born on March 24, 1980, in Westchester County, New York. He taught himself to fish at age 5, and would often fish multiple rods in any size body of water, including puddles. In 1992, Justin and his family moved to...
Earl Taylor Jr
Sep 18, 2019
Obituary Earl "Pop" Taylor Jr., 84, of Atlantic passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. Pop loved driving, worked for Roadready for many years; and was a retired long-haul truck driver. A visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Bridgeway Church in Beaufort....
Haywood Hughes
Sep 18, 2019
Obituary Haywood Hughes, 68, of Beaufort passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at his home. Full obituary and service information pending Electronic condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.org Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC. Services You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or...
James 'Thump' Garfield Henry
Sep 18, 2019
Obituary James "Thump" Garfield Henry, 45, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville. Mr. Henry was a member of the Community Outreach Ministry of Morehead City. He was a certified electrician with Vaughn Industry. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday at Bridgeway Church of Beaufort with Pastor...
Guion James Garner Jr.
Sep 15, 2019
Obituary Guion James Garner Jr., 73, of Davis passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Carteret Health Care surrounded by family and friends at age 73. Guion is predeceased by his mother and father, Iona Blanche Willis and Guion James Garner. Guion is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Sharon Garner. They were married on April...
Joseph Williams
Sep 11, 2019
Obituary After a long and productive life, Joseph Williams of Hertford, NC, passed away on September 11, 2019 while in Hospice Care at the age of 79. Joe requested to be cremated, with his ashes interred next to his mother and near his favorite older sister, Sissy, at the Cedar Grove cemetery in Newport, NC. A graveside service will...
Perla Alisna Gallaher
Sep 9, 2019
Obituary Perla Gallaher, 70, of Hubert, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 in Hubert. Per Ms. Gallaher's wishes, her body will be flown back to the Philippines for a traditional funeral celebration and entombment. Electronic condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.org Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC. Services You can...
Michael William Coffey
Sep 9, 2019
Obituary Michael William Coffey, 69, of Morehead City, passed away on Monday, September 09, 2019 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport. After serving in the US Air Force for six years Michael went on to work as an automobile mechanic. No services will be held locally. He is survived by his two sisters, Kathy Plate of Canandaigua,...
Marlene Lewis
Sep 8, 2019
Obituary Marlene Lewis, 81, of Beaufort, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Carolina East Medical Center of New Bern. The family will celebrate her life privately. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Lewis Foust of Beaufort; sister, Merita Murphy of Hattiesburg, MS; niece, Rebecca Walsh; two nephews, Wayne and Kenneth Murphy. She was preceded in death...
Robert William Henkens
Aug 31, 2019
Obituary Robert William Henkens, 87, of Beaufort, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at home. Robert was born in Chicago on August 7, 1932. At the age of 17 he left home and found work on the railroad in Alaska. He joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. After the war, he studied art, but switched...
