Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC
Robert Levi Wright Jr.
Nov 29, 2018
Obituary Robert 'Skip' L. Wright Jr., 68, of Cape Carteret, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Robert was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and had a career in carpentry. The family will celebrate his life at a later date. He is survived by his mother, Marilyn Wright of Cape Carteret; three...
Anita Frances Earp
Nov 27, 2018
Obituary Anita Frances Copeland Earp passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2018. She was born on June 5, 1936 in Beaufort, NC to Benjamin and Julia Copeland. She graduated from Beaufort High School, Mars Hill College and East Carolina University. She began her teaching career in Fuquay Varina, NC. She taught short-term contracts for many years at...
Thomas 'Tommy' Howard Gillikin Jr.
Nov 27, 2018
Obituary Thomas "Tommy" H. Gillikin Jr., 63, of Marshallberg, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Carteret Health Care. Tommy was an East Carteret High School graduate and was an electrician. He was very mechanical and loved anything to do with the water. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Grace...
Berkley Thomas Piner Jr.
Nov 24, 2018
Obituary Berkley Thomas Piner, Jr. 75 of Beaufort passed away on November 24th, 2018 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House surrounded by family. Berkley was born on May 31, 1942 to Berkley and Veldie Piner. He attended Beaufort High School and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He and his wife Nancy operated The Spot Grill from 1978...
Howard Garner
Nov 23, 2018
Obituary Howard Garner, 83, of Newport, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at home. Howard, or as most knew him, "Mean and Ornery", was born to Fernie and Mildred Garner at their home next to the Hill Hardware Store on January 12, 1935. He has lived at his current home on Nine Foot Road since 1963. He had...
William Earl Taylor, Sr.
Nov 19, 2018
Obituary William Earl Taylor, Sr. 76, of Morehead City, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Havelock. The family will celebrate his life at a later date. He is survived by his two sons, William Earl Taylor, Jr. of Morehead City; Michael Ashley Taylor and wife Tammy of Las Cruces, NM;...
Kenneth Wallace Wright, Jr.
Nov 17, 2018
Obituary Kenneth Wallace Wright, Jr. 89, of Beaufort, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of Morehead City High School and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Per his request, a private burial took place on Tuesday at Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City. He is survived by his...
Charles 'Buddy' Edward Rose
Nov 14, 2018
Obituary Charles "Buddy" Edward Rose, 69, of Beaufort, passed away November 14, 2018 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport after a valiant battle against cancer. Buddy, a Vietnam Veteran, proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard. He loved NASCAR, racing, hunting, fishing and working with his hands. There will be no formal services per his...
Joe Holcombe Ball Ii
Nov 8, 2018
Obituary Joe Holcombe Ball, II, 74, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, formerly of Nashville and Hot Springs, Arkansas, died on November 8, 2018, after a brief bout with pancreatic cancer. Joe was preceded in death by his beloved son, Winfred Hayden Ball II; his father and mother, Winfred Hayden Ball and Amy Holcombe Ball Johnston; his sisters and brothers-in-law,...
Robert Deleno Taylor
Oct 29, 2018
Obituary On October 29, 2018, Robert Delano Taylor known as "Lazz", 85, of Newport, passed on to meet our Lord. He was born in Marshallberg on May 20, 1933. He served his country for three years in the U.S. Coast Guard and was honorably discharged in 1953. He loved being on the water and worked various jobs during his...
Elizabeth Vick
Oct 28, 2018
Obituary Elizabeth Temple Vick, 91, of Beaufort passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at her home in Beaufort surrounded by her family. Mrs. Vick and her husband enjoyed many business ventures during their married life. Their last two businesses were Vick Mobile Homes of Morehead City and Mary Elizabeth's Dress Shop in Beaufort. She instilled the love...
Melvin Leroy Everette
Oct 23, 2018
Obituary Melvin Leroy Everette, 58, of Havelock passed away Tuesday, October, 23, 2018 at his home. Mr. Everette served in the US Army and was a member of St. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Havelock. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Freedom Tabernacle Church with Pastor Mike Manning officiating. Burial will follow...
Daniel 'Danny' Lewis Gordon Jr.
Oct 22, 2018
Obituary Daniel "Danny" Lewis Gordon Jr., 47, of Atlantic, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern. Danny graduated in 1989 from North Davison Senior High School in Lexington, NC. He was a member of Atlantic Missionary Baptist Church. He formerly owned and operated Gradys Tire Service at 604 Aureole St. in Winston-Salem....
Deanna Pearl Wade
Oct 22, 2018
Obituary Deanna Wade, 75 of Emerald Isle passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at her home in Swansboro. She was a loving mother and grandmother. The family will celebrate her life privately. She is survived by her son, Kurt Munson of Swansboro; daughter, Cheryl Lohmiller of Lawrenceburg, IN; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two brothers and five sisters. She...
Phillip 'Phil' Isaac Walker
Oct 20, 2018
Obituary Phillip "Phil" Isaac Walker, 62 of Morehead City passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville. The family will honor Phils wishes by not having a funeral service. Phil was a loving husband, Dad, and Peepaw. He loved nothing more than being on or near the water. Phil was passionate about his coastal...
Beverly Louise Price
Oct 14, 2018
Obituary Beverly Ballard Price, 74, left the world in her wake on October 14th, 2018. Beverly was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 15, 1944. As a child, her parents relocated to Greensboro, NC, and she never looked back. She was born to be a Carolina girl. She loved shagging, Nascar, cheap beer and Winston Reds. Elvis Presley was...
Charles Raymond Moy Sr
Oct 11, 2018
Obituary Charles "Charlie" Raymond Moy, 63, of Newport, passed away October 11, 2018 at his home. He was a truck driver for most of his career. The family will celebrate his life in private. He is survived by his sons, Charles Moy and Richard Moy; daughter, Laurie Moy all of New Jersey; three grandsons; brother, William Moy; two nephews;...
David Aaron Brisson
Oct 9, 2018
Obituary David Aaron Brisson, 37, of Newport passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his home. David graduated high School from McCallie Prep School in Chattanooga, TN and was a NC State University graduate. The family had a private celebration of David's life at Sunset on October 13th. He was survived by his parents, David and Edie Brisson of...
Holly Dianne Brister
Oct 7, 2018
Obituary Holly Brister, 61, of Bettie passed away Sunday, October 07, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville. Holly worked for over 20 years at Otway Hardware and spent 20 years with the Carteret County School System as a bookkeeper. She will be remembered for her deep love of cats and nature. Holly loved being "Aunt Holly" to her...
Roy Dolke Turner
Sep 30, 2018
Obituary Roy D. Turner, 72, of Atlantic, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. Roy was a fisherman, jack of all trades, and loved deer hunting. The family will celebrate his life privately. He is survived by his wife of 27yrs, Linda Turner; two children; three step-children; eight step-grandchildren; five step-great grandchildren;...
