Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC
Cecil Harold Gillikin
Dec 18, 2024
Cecil Harold Gillikin, born October 1, 1935, in Otway, North Carolina, passed away on December 19, 2024, in Havelock, North Carolina, at the age of 89. Before passing at Cherry Point Bay Rehabilitation, he lived almost his entire life in the community of Otway. He was the beloved son of the late Lionel and Robena Gillikin.
Cecil began his career at...
Hildred "Buzz" Lee Conway
Dec 18, 2024
Hildred “Buzz” Lee Conway, 85, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
Buzz dedicated over 37 years of service to the Town of Beaufort, where his hard work and commitment left a lasting impact.
After retiring, Buzz enjoyed spending his time working on lawn mowers, a hobby that brought him both satisfaction and...
Kenneth "Ken" Paul Ford, Sr.
Dec 18, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” Ford, 80, of Havelock, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in New Bern.
Ken was an undergraduate of UNC Chapel Hill and received his MBA at ECU of Greenville. Ken served in the US Army during Vietnam and retired from the civil service at NADEP Cherry Point. He was also a private pilot and a beekeeper.
A memorial service...
Sandra Sue Russell
Dec 17, 2024
Sandra Sue Russell, 85, of Beaufort, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at her home.
Services pending.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net
Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC.
JP Pollock
Dec 16, 2024
JP Pollock, 83, of Supply, NC, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Autumn Care of Raeford, NC.
Beginning at a very early age, JP was fascinated with radios and how you could listen to people in foreign countries over them. That led to an eventual career in the electronics field. After earning a degree in electronics he went to...
Tammy Springle
Dec 15, 2024
Tammy Springle, 66, of Beaufort passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.
Tammy was a cherished presence in the lives of those who knew her. She worked at Roses in Beaufort, where she formed many meaningful connections and friendships. Tammy was deeply loved by her friends and will be remembered for the joy she...
Shane Moldenhauer
Dec 10, 2024
Shane Elliott Moldenhauer, 36, of Atlantic, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
Shane was a true Commercial Fisherman and could be found on the water with Melissa and his fur girl Sissy or his brother-in-law Harley and special niece Emerson doing what he loved the best, fishing, shrimping, and crabbing. He enjoyed hunting when he could go; it didn't matter...
Johnnie "Danny" Jones
Dec 10, 2024
Johnnie “Danny” Jones, 77, of Beaufort, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
Danny was drafted into the United States Army at a young age, where he served his country with honor during the Vietnam War. His time in the military instilled in him a strong sense of duty and resilience, qualities that he...
Roger Lee Parkin
Dec 9, 2024
Roger Lee Parkin, 66, of Newport, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net.
Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC.
Sarah Crosswell
Dec 7, 2024
Sarah Guthrie Crosswell, 93, of Beaufort, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
Born and raised in Beaufort, Sarah was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Beaufort, where her faith as an unwavering follower of Jesus Christ was a guiding force throughout her life.
Sarah dedicated over 40 years of her professional...
Alexander "Alex" Copeland
Dec 6, 2024
Alexander “Alex” Lane Copeland, 84, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
Born and raised on Copeland Road in Beaufort, Alex was a proud graduate of Beaufort High School's class of 1958, where he excelled in basketball, baseball, and football.
Alex served his country with dedication in the United States Coast Guard...
Betty Chadwick Smith
Nov 30, 2024
Betty Chadwick Smith, 91, of Beaufort, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at her home.
A devoted member of the North River Methodist Church, Betty lived a life marked by dedication to her family.
Betty was born and raised in Beaufort, where she spent her entire life. She was married to the late Thomas Maxwell Smith for over 57 years,...
Cynthia Lou Hobgood
Nov 26, 2024
Cynthia Lou Hobgood, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House. Born on April 28, 1943, in Beaufort, to Roy and Lucy Gaskill Dudley, Lou lived a life marked by faith, dedication, and service.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Beaufort By the...
William "Jake" Clifton Rose Jr.
Nov 19, 2024
William “Jake” Clifton Rose Jr., 60, of Harkers Island, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
Jake worked as a commercial fisherman. He was known for his love of NASCAR and always pulled for Bill Elliot. Jake was a loving, gentle brother.
A private service will be held at a later date.
He is survived by...
Julian Davis Lupton
Nov 15, 2024
Julian Davis Lupton, 99, of Cedar Island, North Carolina, passed away at Pruitt Health Crystal Coast in Beaufort on Friday, November 15, 2024.
His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Cedar Island Methodist Church with Pastor Nelson Koonce officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Island Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00...
Elizabeth "Betty" Shannon Parker
Nov 9, 2024
Elizabeth Shannon Parker, (Elizabeth May Shannon), and affectionately known as Betty or "Lillibet", passed away at her home on November 9, 2024, in Beaufort, North Carolina. Elizabeth was born on February 26, 1935, in Washington DC. She moved from her early life surroundings in Greenville, SC to Greensboro, NC .
Elizabeth (Betty) graduated Curry High School in Greensboro and went on...
April Nolen
Nov 8, 2024
April MacDurfee Nolen, 73, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville.
April Lee MacDurfee Nolen was born March 3rd, 1951 in Keene, New Hampshire. She was a graduate of East Carteret High School after moving to the south in her teens and returned later in life to finalize her formal education at Carteret...
Amy Christine Feeney
Nov 6, 2024
Amy Christine Feeney (Covington), lovingly known as Aim, passed away on November 6, 2024, in Beaufort, NC, at the age of 57. Born on August 4, 1967, in Winston Salem, NC, she grew into a precious and beautiful soul, always prioritizing the needs of others above her own.Amy grew up in Burlington, NC where she embarked on her educational journey...
Carolyn Scott Styron
Nov 4, 2024
Carolyn Scott Styron, 73, of Cedar Island, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Refuge Fellowship Church on Harkers Island. Burial will follow at the Cedar Island Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 8, 2024...
Carol Cole Taylor
Nov 2, 2024
Addie Carol Cole Taylor, 88, of Beaufort, NC was reunited with her husband and two sons on November 2, 2024. Her final moments were spent peacefully surrounded by a large portion of her family.
A graveside service will be held at Carteret Memorial Gardens, at 3:00PM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Carol was born in Beaufort on September 18, 1936 to the...
