Local Obituaries for Families in Morehead City, NC

Dec 15, 2023

Peggy Blankenship, 91, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Peggy Blankenship was born and raised in Beaufort, NC. She grew up swimming in Taylor’s Creek and lived on or near Ann Street most of her life. Peggy was the dare devil of her group and loved...

Dec 13, 2023

Harriet Migli, 81, of Peletier, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at her home.

Services will be private. ( a recording will be posted below after the service)

Harriet devoted her life to nurturing her family as a caring mother to four sons. Her warmth and wisdom guided them through...

Dec 11, 2023

Richard R. Murvin Jr., a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away at the age of 75, on December 11, 2023, in Newport, North Carolina, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral service will be held at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Family will receive visitors at Noe-Brooks...

Dec 10, 2023

Ralph Benson Willis, 93, of Morehead City, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.

The family will have a private celebration of Ralph’s life later in the spring.

He was born in Williston, NC to the late Ivey G. and Ruby P. Willis. After...

Dec 8, 2023

Celia Guzikowski, 99, of Morehead City, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport.

Celia was an active member of St. Egbert’s Catholic Church in Morehead City where she served as an usher for many years. She also enjoyed volunteering her time at Martha’s Mission and PAWS.

Dec 7, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Eugene Delu, 87, of Newport, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his home.

He was born on September 11, 1936, in Butler County, Pennsylvania, to Eugene and Mary DeLu.

Chuck, also known as Charles, was a man who was well loved and respected by everyone who knew...

Dec 5, 2023

Judith "Judy" Smith Barnes, a beacon of warmth and love, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023, in Morehead City, NC, at the age of 77. Born on November 27, 1946, in Fort Plain, NY, Judy grew up to be a remarkable woman whose life was characterized by her creative spirit, intelligence, and loving nature.

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Nov 30, 2023

Nancy Whitley Coats, 80, of Beaufort, passed away Thursday November 30, 2023, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

No services are planned at this time.

Nancy was a long-time resident of Carteret County, as well as a retired schoolteacher, having taught for many years at Smyrna Elementary School.

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Nov 29, 2023

Virgil Hervie Day Jr., 58, of Havelock, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his home.

The family will celebrate Virgil's life privately at a later date.

Virgil is survived by his four brothers, Michael Day, Phillip Day, Robert Day, and Mark Day (Dorothy).

He was...

Nov 28, 2023

Elsie Mae James Humphrey, 86, of Jacksonville, originally of Carteret County passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville.

A funeral service will be held 11am on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Purvis Chapel AME Zion Church in Beaufort, with Pastor Thomas Fryar officiating. The church has asked that anyone...

Nov 27, 2023

“Shorty” Etharay Jefferson, 70, of Newport, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.

Ethrary was born December 16, 1952 to the parents Willie and Naomi Jefferson. He attended Palm Beach County schools and received his GED later in life from Carteret Community College. Ethrary/Shorty moved to North Carolina...

Nov 26, 2023

Roy S. Denkins, Jr, 92, of Morehead City, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.

Roy was a member of the First Methodist Church of Morehead City. He was a loving husband and father, who had the gift of gab and always had a joke to tell. He...

Nov 25, 2023

Windy Raymond Gray, 68, of Cape Carteret, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Windy retired from Coastal Enterprises of Jacksonville.

She is survived by her daughter, Sylvia Suprenard and...

Nov 23, 2023

Kathleen "Kathy" Dellape, 75, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving morning 2023, at her home in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.

She was born in 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Michael John and Antonine Dellape. A graduate of Notre Dame Prep School and Holy Cross College. After a career in social work and marketing she...

Nov 23, 2023

Robert "Bob" Haines, Sr., 92, of Morehead City, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at his home.

Bob and his beloved twin brother, Rich, served together in the USMC during the Korean Conflict. In 1950, he began his long forty-three-year career with Joy Manufacturing in New Philadelphia, Ohio, in the plant’s foundry eventually becoming...

Nov 21, 2023

Susan Rae Haskett, known affectionately to all as Susan, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023, in Newport, NC after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 15, 1967, in Norfolk, VA, Susan was a woman of adventure, creativity, and courage, whose love for life was infectious to all who knew her.

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Nov 18, 2023

Patrick Bryant Baxter, known affectionately as Patrick, was born on March 17, 1964, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He passed away due to natural causes on November 18, 2023, in Morehead City, North Carolina. He lived a life of service, kindness, and courage, touching countless lives with his generous spirit.

Born to Helen Roberts Woodward of Winterville,...

Nov 14, 2023

Joshua Shane Blaylock, also known as Big Slerm, passed away on November 14, 2023, at the age of 47 in Cedar Point, NC. He was born on April 17, 1976, in Greensboro, NC. Joshua was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend.

Described as a kindhearted and sweet soul, Joshua had a contagious personality that...

Nov 8, 2023

Jeri Spann Kinley, 60, of Otway, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at her home.

The family will celebrate Jeri’s life privately.

She worked twenty years with the state government.

She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Kinley of Clayton, NC; two sons, Joshua Rube of...

Nov 6, 2023

Selina Gilmore Montford, 60, of Newport, NC passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 in the comfort of her home.

A funeral will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home, with a visitation one hour prior.

Interment will follow at George Family Cemetery.