Local Obituaries for Families in Beaufort, NC
Elizabeth Venant
May 18, 2025
Elizabeth O’Bryan Venant, 81, of Beaufort, NC and Paris, France, passed away in her sleep on May 18, 2025 after a short illness.
Elizabeth was born in Greensboro, NC to Allen D. O’Bryan II and his wife, Jane Crabtree O’Bryan. In December, 1962 Elizabeth was presented at the Greensboro Debutante Ball. She later attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill,...
Donna Davis
May 16, 2025
Donna Cheryl Hamilton Davis, 75, of Harkers Island, better known as "Mammie", was born on February 10, 1950, to the late Curvis Harold Hamilton and the late Violet Fulcher Hamilton Swinson in Sea Level Hospital, Sea Level, NC. She departed from this earthly life on Friday evening, May 16, 2025, at Pruitt Nursing Facility in New Bern, NC.
A funeral service...
Jonathan "Lee" Morris
May 12, 2025
Jonathan “Lee” Morris, 53, of Atlantic, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at his home.
A proud graduate of East Carteret High School, Lee went on to serve his country with honor in the United States Coast Guard for ten years. His time in service reflected a deep commitment to duty and a strong connection to the sea-an element that...
Vannie "Chummy" Willis
May 12, 2025
Vannie “Chummy” Willis, 84, of Williston, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Smyrna Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Kevin Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Lane Cemetery in Williston. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday at...
William Hamilton Jr.
May 12, 2025
William “Bill” Hamilton Jr., 80, of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at his home.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Bridgeway Church in Beaufort. A private burial will take place at Oceanview Cemetery in Beaufort.
A graduate of East Carolina University, Bill earned a degree in geography with a minor...
William "Lew" Lewis Newman
May 8, 2025
William Lewis Newman, known to all as “Lew,” passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2025, at the age of 79. A lifelong resident of Beaufort, North Carolina, Lew was born on November 24, 1945, to Richard Newman Sr. and Marcelle Johnson Newman.
A celebration of Lew’s life will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 4-6 p.m. at...
Tilton "Steve" Lawrence
May 2, 2025
Tilton Steve Lawrence, 81, of Otway, died at his home on Friday, May 2, 2025—though he almost died a couple times before that. He survived one broken back, two heart attacks, and numerous near misses in a variety of vehicles at high speeds, including motorbikes. As Steve put it, he’d been in, “many a scrape”.
A graveside service will be held...
Claude Lewis
May 2, 2025
Claude Lewis, 70, of Otway, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at his home.
Claude found joy in surfing, scuba diving, riding motorcycles, and caring for his goats. His adventurous spirit and love for the outdoors will be remembered by those who knew him.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Williston Methodist...
Stella Elizabeth O'Neal
Apr 29, 2025
Stella Elizabeth O'Neal, 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 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.
Lentis Lewis Jr.
Apr 29, 2025
Lentis “Len” Dew Lewis, Jr., 74, of Beaufort, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
A gathering of friends will be held from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Bridgeway Church of Beaufort with a time of sharing at 7:00.The family will receive friends at other times at the family home.
A respected...
Nora Kay Willis
Apr 27, 2025
Nora Kay Willis, 79, of Smyrna, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport.
The family will celebrate her life privately.
A devoted member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church, Nora was deeply involved in church life and found great purpose in her faith community. Her commitment to service extended far beyond the church walls—she dedicated...
Raymond "Ray" Leroy Grice
Apr 26, 2025
Raymond Leroy Grice, 89, of Davis, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Davis Free Will Baptist Church in Davis, NC, with Pastors Steve Cranks and Jimmy Mercer officiating. Burial will follow at Oscar Davis Cemetery in Davis. The...
Lacy Holley
Apr 25, 2025
Lacy Holley, 39, of Beaufort passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Carteret Health Care.
Her family will celebrate her life privately.
She is survived by her sister, Bonnie Lofton; nieces, Jalisa Lofton, and Amelia Lofton; and a nephew, Vern Lofton Jr.
Lacy was preceded in death by her parents, John Dyer and Lila Oliver.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to...
James Lucas Smith III
Apr 20, 2025
James Lucas "Jimmy" Smith, III passed away on April 20, 2025, in Bachelor, North Carolina. He was born on August 31, 1944, in Morehead City, North Carolina. Jimmy resided in Smyrna, NC for the past 2 years.Jimmy attended the lower grades at Beaufort School. He graduated from high school from Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia and later attended NC...
Maureen Kelly
Apr 19, 2025
Maureen Horn Kelly, 80, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025.
The family will hold a private ceremony at a later date.
Born on March 31, 1945, in Weehawken, New Jersey, Maureen proudly embraced her roots as a "Jersey Girl."A lifelong public educator, Maureen began her career teaching home economics and later served as office staff for the...
Amy Quimby
Apr 11, 2025
Amy Lynn Quimby, 68, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at her home.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at Bridgeway Church in Beaufort, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM with a time of sharing at 6:00 PM.
Amy will be remembered by those who knew her as a kind and loving soul. She...
Karter Faith Fulp
Apr 7, 2025
Karter Faith Fulp was delivered as a stillborn baby on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Maynard Women and Children’s Hospital in Greenville, NC.
An intimate and private memorial is planned.
She is survived by her parents, Amber Lynn Davis and Barry Reid Fulp of Newport, NC; siblings, Erica Brooke Fulp, Kelly Reid Fulp, Landon Chase Fulp, Liam Ray Dixon and Keely Grace...
Keith Lambert
Mar 26, 2025
Dennis Keith Lambert, age 84, passed at his home in Beaufort, NC. He resided in Beaufort and Boone, North Carolina.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Ann Street United Methodist Church in Beaufort. The family will receive friends following the service.
His was a life well-crafted. Born in Kannapolis, NC, he spent most...
Lisha Jo Gillikin
Mar 22, 2025
Lisha Jo Gillikin, 64, of Sea Level, entered eternity at her home on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
A celebration of Lisha's life will be held on April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm at the home of her sister, Lynda Lewis, located at 856 Piggott Road in Gloucester.
Lisha Jo was a free spirit with a heart full of adventure, her passing away left...
Joyce Wainwright Neal
Mar 21, 2025
Joyce “Joy” Carolyn Wainwright Neal, 67, of Charleston, SC passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Joy was born on November 9, 1957, to Richard and Daphne Wainwright. She was one of five children. She grew up in Ayden graduating Ayden-Grifton in 1976.
Joy made a career...
