Local Obituaries for Families in Morehead City, NC
Thomas Lenwood Brinson
Feb 15, 2025
Thomas Lenwood Brinson, 77, of New Bern, NC, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center, with his loving wife by his side. He was born August 3, 1947 in Morehead City, to parents, A. Lenwood and Gretchen May (Willis) Brinson, and grandparents, Thomas Clifford, III and Alma Pearla (Adams) Willis, and Green Carawan and Julia...
MSgt. James Montanye USMC (ret)
Feb 14, 2025
MSgt. James “Jim” Henry Montanye USMC (ret), 78, of the Carolina Pines Community and Havelock, NC passed away on February 14, 2025 in Naples, FL.
Jim dedicated 24 years of service to the United States Marine Corps, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. His unwavering commitment to duty and country was a defining part of his life.
A devoted member of...
Tiffany Green
Feb 9, 2025
Tiffany Green, 42, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville.
Full obituary to come.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home of Morehead City. Burial will follow at Mansfield Cemetery in Newport. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:00 on Saturday...
Ruby Gretchen Matthews Snyder
Feb 9, 2025
Gretchen Matthews Snyder, 87, of Morehead City, passed away peacefully at the Crystal Coast Hospice House on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
A celebration of life will be held at the Harkers Island Methodist Church on Wednesday, February 26, at 2:00 PM. It will be officiated by Reverend Lee Roy Pittard III.
Gretchen was born in Buies Creek, NC, to the late Dutch...
William Arrington Taylor
Feb 6, 2025
William Arrington Taylor, 79, of Morehead City, NC, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at ECU Medical Center with his niece and nephew by his side. He was born November 11, 1945 in Morehead City, to parents, William Haywood and Elizabeth (Libia) Arrington Taylor, who preceded him in death.
William was a 1964 graduate of Beaufort High School, and then...
Scot "Scooter" Alan Whitfield
Feb 6, 2025
Scot "Scooter" Alan Whitfield, a cherished educator and devoted family member, passed away on February 6, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on November 1, 1958, Scot's life was a tapestry of laughter, learning, and love.
As a happy, fun-loving school teacher, Scot dedicated his life to nurturing the minds and spirits of his students. His vibrant personality and enthusiasm...
Nancy Pagani Geraghty
Feb 6, 2025
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Nancy Pagani Geraghty, age 72, of Morehead City. She passed away on Thursday morning, February 6, 2025, at her residence.
Nancy was born March 11, 1952, in Wake County, daughter of the late Hampton and Doris Petteway. Nancy worked as a mitigation specialist on capital cases for 30 years. She was...
Cherry Diamond Hobbs
Feb 2, 2025
Cherry Diamond Hobbs, 76, of Cape Carteret, NC, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving brother, Scott Workman, and sister, Kay Swain. Born on October 14, 1948, in Mingo County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Claude Samuel Workman Jr. and Alta Marie Workman.
Cherry was a kind-hearted and devoted woman, known for her warmth....
Louis "Bo" Willis
Jan 29, 2025
Louis “Bo” Willis, 76, of Newport, passed away on January 29, 2025 at River Trace Nursing Home of Washington, NC.
Evangelist Willis dedicated over a decade of his life to ministry in Eastern North Carolina, sharing his faith and serving his community with devotion. For the past 11 years, he and his wife faithfully led Healing Waters Ministry in Newport, where...
Heinz "Hank" Grohmann Jr.
Jan 27, 2025
Heinz "Hank" Grohmann Jr., 81, of Newport, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at his home.
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Heinz “Hank” Grohmann, Jr., a dedicated Veteran who served his country with unwavering courage and honor in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was born in Germany on June 15, 1943, and...
Demus Thompson
Jan 26, 2025
Demus Lee Thompson, 87, peacefully went to be with his Lord on January 26, 2025 after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was surrounded by family, friends, and love during his final weeks.
Demus was a faithful Christian who served the Lord, his family, and church family. He was gentle, humble, kind, and supportive; a true friend and a...
Fran Inman
Jan 25, 2025
Fran Inman, 76, of Newport, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at her home.
Fran dedicated much of her life to serving her community through her work in local grocery stores. She began her career at Pak-A-Sak in Beaufort, later worked at IGA in Beaufort, and eventually joined Red & White in Atlantic. Her years of service reflected her commitment to...
Linda Maulden
Jan 24, 2025
Linda Maulden, 82, of Newport, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Heritage Assisted Living in Richlands.
Services pending.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net
Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory of Morehead City, NC.
Terry Pucella
Jan 21, 2025
Terry Lee Pucella, 75, of Vanceboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern.
The family will celebrate his life privately.
He is survived by his significant other, Carol Gray of Vanceboro; son, Roy Labelle of Newport; granddaughter, Katie Downing and husband, Matt of Gorham, NH; grandson, Dylan Figueroa of Vermont; five great grandchildren and his...
Norell Bahrs
Jan 19, 2025
Norell Bahrs, 90, of Morehead City, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net
Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home, Morehead City, NC.
Rangeley Brown
Jan 16, 2025
Rangeley (Ray) Adair Brown, 95, of Morehead City, North Carolina passed peacefully into his Lord's arms on January 16, 2025, at Carteret Landing. He was born to the late Margaret King Brown and Andrew Adair Brown on September 19, 1929, in Radford, Virginia. His formative years were spent in Radford, with summers on his grandfather's working farm at St. Albans....
James "Jim" Brandon Baldwin
Jan 10, 2025
James (Jim) Brandon Baldwin passed away on January 10, 2025, at 68, in Atlantic Beach, NC. Jim was born on April 25, 1956, in Hartford, Connecticut. He was born the fourth child of five to his loving parents, Myron and Billie Baldwin. Jim was an avid lover of sports, the outdoors, and his family. You could strike up a conversation with...
Jo Ann Tetterton
Jan 7, 2025
Jo Ann Tetterton, 93, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, with her son Hilton, his wife Melissa, and her grandson Josh by her side. A beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, best friend, mentor, and most of all, a child of God, Jo Ann’s life was a testament to faith, love, and service.
Born on February 1, 1931,...
Michael Eric Pavone, Sr.
Jan 6, 2025
Michael Eric Pavone, 68, of Atlantic, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Riverpoint Crest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in New Bern.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home of Morehead City with Pastor Nelson Koonce officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 5:00 PM on Monday...
Adam Leo Skorcz
Jan 1, 2025
Adam Leo Skorcz, 76, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his home.
The family will celebrate his life privately.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net
Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home, Morehead City, NC.
