Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC
Katherine June Phipps
Apr 15, 2017
Katherine "Kathy" Adams Phipps, 65, of Kernersville, originally of Archdale, NC passed away Saturday April 15, 2017 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City. Mrs. Phipps was known for her artistic ability that shown through her many paintings, also her cooking and recipes, along with her love of gardening. The family will celebrate her life privately. She is survived...
Tommie Livingston Lewis
Apr 13, 2017
Tommie Livingston Lewis, 74, of Harkers Island, passed away Thursday April 13, 2017 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport. Mr. Lewis retired after 30 years with the NC State Port of Morehead City. He also owned a photography business. He was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Harkers Island. A...
Yuna Maxine Gatto
Apr 12, 2017
Yuna Spera Gatto, 69, of Havelock, passed away Wednesday April 12, 2017 at Carolina East Medical Center of New Bern. The family will celebrate her life privately. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Les Gatto of Havelock; daughter, Julie Dehn Oviedo, FL; step son, Les Gatto Jr. and wife, Leigh of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Luke and...
Glendon 'Glen' Lee Bonday
Apr 7, 2017
Glendon "Glen" Bonday, 71, of Beaufort, previously of Bozrah, CT passed away Friday April 7, 2017 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport. Mr. Bonday was a 50 year member of the IBEW Local 35 Electrical Union of Hartford, CT and was also a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. The family will celebrate his life privately. He is survived...
Charlie C. Parker
Apr 1, 2017
Charlie C. Parker, 73, of Newport, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 at his home. A Graveside Service will be held at 12:00PM on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, NC with Military Honors. Mr. Parker served in the US Air Force for over 21 years retiring as a Master Sergeant. He went...
Clara Jane Small
Mar 30, 2017
Clara G. Small, 74, of Harlowe, passed away Thursday March 30, 2017 at Vidant Health Care in Greenville, NC. Mrs. Small spent her life taking care of her family and was a lifelong member of Harlowe United Methodist Church. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00PM on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Harlowe United Methodist Church with Jefferey...
Brian Deaner
Mar 28, 2017
Brian Deaner, 34, of Beaufort, passed away Tuesday March 28, 2017 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City. Brian worked for over 13 years as a Bail Bondsman with Brown and Swain Bail Bonds of Beaufort, NC. He was a friend to all, a father to two, and a husband to one. A funeral service will be held 3:00...
William 'Bill' Arthur Comer
Mar 24, 2017
William "Bill" Comer, 62, of Newport, passed away Friday March 24, 2017 at his home. Mr. Comer worked for over 20 years as a Lineman for Carteret Craven EMC. A service will be held at a later date. He is survived by his daughter, Brandy Comer of Newport; son, Ryan Comer of Broad Creek; three grandchildren, Elisha Comer, Ezekiel...
Anna Louise Warren
Mar 24, 2017
Anna Golden Warren, 63, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Lifecare Hospital in Rocky Mount, NC. Mrs. Warren retired from the Department of Social Services. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Woodville Baptist Church with Rev. Terry D. McInnis and Pastor Jack Mumford officiating. Mrs. Warren is...
Michael 'Wayne' Lewis
Mar 22, 2017
M. Wayne Lewis, 66, of Otway, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Carolina East Medical Center. Mr. Lewis was a proud Army Veteran having served six years, including tours in Vietnam. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal (2d Award); National Defense Service Medal; Expert Badge (M-16 Rifle); Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm; Vietnam Campaign Medal with...
Rae 'Buddy' Gillikin
Mar 16, 2017
Rae "Buddy" Gillikin, 98, of Otway, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Carolina East Medical Center. A service of remembrance will be held at 12:00PM on Monday, March 20, 2017, at Otway Christian Church with Pastors Rusty Willis and Jack Mumford officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service...
Alberta Walter
Mar 15, 2017
Alberta Pittman Walter, 83, of Morehead City passed away at home on Wednesday March 15, 2017. Beloved matriarch of the Walter family, she was born in Morehead City and raised her four children in North Carolina and Florida. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00PM Monday March 20, 2017 at Bridgeway Church of Beaufort with Pastor Tim Mariner...
Lillian Wright
Mar 14, 2017
Lillian Lewis Wright, 83, of Harkers Island, passed away Tuesday March 14, 2017 at Snug Harbor on Nelson Bay. A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM Thursday March 16, 2017 at Vergie Mae Cemetery on Harkers Island with Pastor Ricky Rose officiating. She is survived by her two daughters, Cheryl T. Gillikin and husband, Mike of Otway; Cecile...
Mildred Ann Morris
Mar 13, 2017
Mildred Ann Morris, 51, of Marshallberg, passed away Monday March 13, 2017 at New Bern House Assisted Living of New Bern. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00PM on Saturday March 18, 2017 at Trinity United Methodist Church of Marshallberg, with Pastor Jimmy Mercer officiating. Ms. Morris is survived by her four brothers, Doug Morris, wife Candy, of...
Rhonda K Pavel
Feb 24, 2017
Rhonda Kay Pavel, 55, of Newport passed away Friday February 24, 2017 at Pruitt Healthcare in New Bern. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday March 5, 2017 at the home of William Ray McCausley, 397 Bear Creek Rd, Hubert, NC. Ms. Pavel is survived by three daughters, Jennifer Goodwin, husband Ben, of Hubert; Memory Muench,...

Rhonda G Tabbachino
Feb 23, 2017
Rhonda Tabbachino, 54, of New Bern, NC passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.org Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC. Service Information A service summary is not available
Francis 'Mac' Mckoy Southerland Iii
Feb 23, 2017
Mac Southerland, 77, of Straits, passed away Thursday February 23, 2017 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport. Mr. Southerland moved to Carteret County after retiring from his consulting firm in Raleigh. The family will celebrate his life privately. He is survived by his son, Koy Southerland, wife Angie, of Straits. He was preceded in death by his...
Mary Lou Wright
Feb 23, 2017
Mary Lou Wright, 82, of Newport, NC passed away Thursday February 23, 2017 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. Mrs. Wright was a lifelong member of Harlowe United Methodist Church. A Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00PM on Sunday February 26, 2017 at Harlowe United Methodist Church with Pastor Gina Barrow officiating. In the celebration...
Helen 'Pap' Christine Vanetten
Feb 22, 2017
Helen "Pap" VanEtten, 90, of Beaufort, passed away Wednesday February 22, 2017 at her home. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday February 25, 2017 at Oceanview Cemetery in Beaufort with Pastor David Bruce officiating. She is survived by her son, Robert "Bobby" VanEtten and wife, Eden of Beaufort; four daughters, Sue Rose and husband, Joe...
Thomas 'Tom' Carroll Gaskill Jr.
Feb 16, 2017
Thomas "Tom" Gaskill Jr., 60, of Otway, passed away Thursday February 16, 2017 at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Harkers Island with Bishop BL Marcom officiating. Mr. Gaskill is survived by his wife of 41 years, Terri Gaskill...