Local Obituaries for Families in Morehead City, NC

Aug 17, 2023

Obituary Barbara Duff (BJ), 61, of Holly Ridge, departed this earth on Thursday, August 17, 2023, in Wilmington, NC. BJ left the world way too soon at age 61. Her battle with lung cancer reflected her courage in facing lifes challenges. Despite the pain, BJ stayed strong until the end and took upon herself all of the end-of-life decisions,...

Aug 16, 2023

Obituary Rodney Lee Gillikin of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the age of 89. He was a devoted husband, a proud veteran, and a cherished member of his community. Born on May 14, 1934, to Lee and Ludie Gillikin in Carteret County, North Carolina, Rodney's life was a testament to love, dedication, and service....

Aug 13, 2023

Obituary Sallie Pace, 72, peacefully passed away surrounded by her husband and friends on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.

She fought a good fight against cancer, its treatment, and effects for fifteen years and can finally rest peacefully without pain.

Aug 13, 2023

Obituary Darrol Lee, 71, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at his home. Darrol worked for over 30 years at Trumbull Asphalt Company at the Morehead City State Port. He was an excellent carpenter and was known as easy going and friendly. Darrol loved his family and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather....

Aug 13, 2023

Obituary Charles W. "Skip" Russell, 62, formally of Bucyrus Ohio, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, in Newport. Services are pending at this time. Skip was a loving husband, father and grandfather, but his greatest joy came from being with his grandchildren and being a truck driver. He worked for Land Star Transport for seventeen years and received many...

Aug 12, 2023

Obituary Trina Pruitt, 45, of New Bern, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at her mother's home in Newport. Trina graduated from Havelock High School in 1996. She then went on to receive her Bachelors at East Carolina University. Trina was a devoted teacher at Tucker Creek Middle School for 15 years. She loved teaching her students science and...

Aug 12, 2023

Obituary Virginia Layton Cundiff (aka Ginny, Gigi, Princess) took her last breath on earth and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 12, 2023. Ginny was born in Cumberland County NJ. After High school, she joined the US Army and moved south. Ginny and Joe made their home and raised a family in...

Aug 12, 2023

Obituary Evelyn Graham White went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born and raised in Carteret County, North Carolina. She married the love of her life, Sanford Cote White, on October 26, 1952, and spent 67 wonderful years with him. A Celebration of life will...

Aug 10, 2023

Obituary Pamela Guthrie Baber, 59, of Newport, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern. No services are planned at this time. Pamela is survived by her daughter, Karla Lindsey Baber; sister, Jill Bell; brother Todd Guthrie; aunt, Julia Paulson; many nieces and nephews, Jade, Nina, Matt (MattMatt) Carpio, with a special nephew,...

Aug 9, 2023

Obituary Kent M. Jackson, 80, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his home. No services are planned at this time. He is survived by his loving wife of forty-four years, Kathleen Jackson; son, Chad Jackson; daughter, Kimberly Jackson (Gerald Patterson); sister, Shelby Chaden; grandchildren, Miles Jackson, Graydon Jackson, and Arley Patterson; several in-laws, nieces, nephews and...

Aug 9, 2023

Obituary Dorothy Marie Silimon, 79, of Morehead City, departed this earth on Wednesday, August 09, 2023, to join her husband Willie T Silimon in the afterlife. Dorothy M. Gibbs was born in Morehead City, NC on October 14, 1943, to Edward Gibbs Sr., and Alice Collins Gibbs. She leaves to cherish her memory to her children, Shakethai, Yolanda, Annie,...

Aug 7, 2023

Obituary Jane Wilson, affectionately known as KYTE, 60, of Morehead City, departed her earthly life and transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern. A Memorial Service Celebration will be held on Saturday Oct. 21st at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church at 2pm. KYTE was born in Manhattan, New York...

Aug 6, 2023

Obituary Rosemary Bowen Garrish, 92, of Beaufort, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at her home in Beaufort. Rosemary was a natural born mother. She had a passion for nurturing her children and she always found a way to encourage them to do and be their best self. Rosemary shared her faith in God by living it and...

Aug 3, 2023

Obituary Bobby "Bob Allen" Felton Sr., 75, of Havelock, originally of North River, passed peacefully away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at home. Bobby was a hard worker, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was a member of Gods City of Refuge in Newport. A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday,...

Aug 1, 2023

Obituary Carol Cafrelli, 80, of Emerald Isle, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at The Gardens of Trent of New Bern. Carol's family will celebrate her life privately. Carol loved long walks and fishing on the beach with her beloved husband David. She was a faithful member of St. Mildred Catholic Church, of Swansboro. She leaves behind her...

Jul 30, 2023

Obituary Terri Lee Gray, 62, of Swansboro, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center. The family will celebrate privately. Terri was a devout Christian, placing God first and family second. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Gray; daughter, Tricia; stepson, Brian Whipkey of Mt. Pleasant, PA; son, Joshua Davis; grandson, Jacob Davis of...

Jul 29, 2023

Obituary George Victor Smith, aka "Vic", 79, of Newport, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at home. The family will celebrate his life privately. Vic was born and raised in Beaufort, NC, residing in the "Smith House" on Ann Street in downtown Beaufort. In his youth, he enjoyed spending time with his nephews and cherished memories of those...

Jul 28, 2023

Obituary Norine Ann Moreland, 70, of Morehead City, passed away Friday July 28, 2023, at her home. Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday August 8, 2023, at First Freewill Baptist Church of Morehead City, with Pastor James Bradley officiating. Interment will follow in Bayview Cemetery. Norine worked for an ambulance and rescue team in Pennsburg, PA, a...

Jul 26, 2023

Obituary Veblen Becton, 61, of Morehead City, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Cherry Point Bay in Havelock, NC. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home of Morehead City, with Rev. Jennie Garcia officiating. Veblen is survived by her daughter, Kayla Curtis; grandchildren, En'Jah Smith, Da'Kiyah...

Jul 24, 2023

Obituary Terry Dallas Collins, 75, of Peletier, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City. The family will be celebrating Mr. Collin's life privately. Terry graduated from Swansboro High School May 1966 where he lettered in football. He served his Country in the Army National Guard where he received basic training at Point...