Local Obituaries for Families in Morehead City, NC
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.
Susan Bankson
Dec 31, 2024
Susan A. Bankson, 77, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, North Carolina.
Born in Oakland, California, Susan spent much of her life in Contra Costa County, California, where she met her husband and raised her family. She shared nearly 57 wonderful years of marriage with her...
Webster Franklin "Frankie" Hepler
Dec 28, 2024
Webster Franklin "Frankie" Hepler, 68, of Newport, passed away Saturday December 28, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net
Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home, Morehead City, NC.
John Oliver Fussell III
Dec 27, 2024
John Oliver Fussell III, 75, of Morehead City, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at his home.
He was a renowned and much-beloved ornithologist and naturalist who was the author of several books, including "A Birder's Guide to Coastal North Carolina" and "Finding Birds in Carteret County". He was the son of Mary Frances Fussell and John Oliver Fussell II....
Emily Collins O'Hara
Dec 26, 2024
Emily Collins O'Hara, 89, of Morehead City, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 26, 2024 full of love and grace. Emily was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama and spent her high school years in Foley, Alabama. She graduated from Auburn University with a degree in elementary education. She met her husband, Pat, while working as a teacher in Pensacola, Florida...
Nel Lucille Nolle
Dec 23, 2024
Nel Lucille Nolle, age 95, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away Monday, December 23rd in her home.
Nel was born March 3rd, 1929, in Greene County, Pennsylvania. She continued to live in the Pennsylvania area after she was married and had three daughters, Sandy, Kathy, and Mary Beth whom she truly loved. In time, Nel married the love of her life...
Fred Tootle
Dec 22, 2024
Fred E. Tootle, 76, of Morehead City, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at his home.
Fred was known for his joyful spirit and his dedication to serving others. An avid fisherman, he found peace and happiness on the water. He also brought people together by hosting annual block parties with his Bible Study Group, fostering community and fellowship. Through...
Dr. Leon A. Clay
Dec 19, 2024
Leon Astor Clay, born on November 7, 1933, in Enfield, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, in Newport, North Carolina. He was 91 years old.
Leon was the son of Astor Clay and Leona Harris Clay. He spent a few early years in Enfield, North Carolina before growing up in Gloucester, Virginia. A proud graduate of Virginia Tech,...
Donna Marie Harnois
Dec 16, 2024
Donna Marie (Rhea) Harnois 71, of Cove City, N.C passed away December 16,2024 after a brief illness.
Donna was born October 23, 1953, in Chelsea, MA to the late Alice (Atton) Vincent and the late Jack Rhea and stepdaughter to the late John Vincent.
She is survived by her husband Denis Harnois, Son Christopher Frith and wife Amanda of Attleboro, Stepson Jon...
Dr. Thomas Burgess Carroll (Cootie)
Dec 16, 2024
Dr. Thomas Burgess Carroll (Cootie), a beloved member of his community and a dedicated family man, peacefully passed away on December 16, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House. Born on September 13, 1939, Thomas led a life marked by service, dedication, and a profound commitment to education and youth empowerment.
Services will be held at a later date.
A distinguished Community...
Halyna Mezhenna
Dec 10, 2024
Halyna Mezhenna, 86, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, where she had come because of the war.
She was born in Russia, at age 19 moved to Ukraine, where lived a wonderful life.
She got a Bachelor degree in Metallurgical university, she worked as a financier at a pipe plant for 40 years.A...
John "Buster" Tyrone Salter
Dec 9, 2024
John "Buster" Tyrone Salter, 77, of Atlantic, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City. Born in Morehead City and raised in Atlantic, John was a proud graduate of Atlantic High School, class of 1965.
John dedicated much of his life to Core Sound and surrounding areas as a commercial fisherman, a profession...
Vivian Elizabeth Benton Dickinson Becton
Dec 4, 2024
A resident of Carteret House Assisted Living Facility in Newport, NC, Vivian Becton passed away in her sleep on December 4, 2024 at Carteret Health Care after a lengthy illness.
Her service will be held at Core Creek Methodist Church on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Bryan Lassiter officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The...
Michael Edward Neale
Nov 28, 2024
Michael Edward Neale, 73, of Van Nuys, California passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at his second home in Pine Knoll Shores, NC.
No services planned.
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.
Ruby Belle Miller Best
Nov 28, 2024
Ruby Belle Miller Best, 90, of Newport, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at her home in Newport.
The family will celebrate her life privately.
Ruby was raised in Pamlico County, NC and graduated from Pamlico High School where she played on the basketball team. After finishing high school she worked as a secretary for Connor Homes for 17 years before...
Vista Pittman
Nov 27, 2024
Vista Jean Pittman, aged 59, passed away on November 27, 2024. Born on April 25, 1965, in Mendota, Illinois, Vista was the sixth of eight children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margerete and Stanley, and her sister, Debbie.
Vista is survived by her devoted husband, Jay Pittman, with whom she shared a beautiful love story that began while...
Horace Rountree
Nov 23, 2024
Horace Elton Rountree, 93, of Morehead City, died Saturday, November 23, 2024 at his home.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport with Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home of Morehead City.
Mr. Rountree was born on...
Edward James Neville Jr.
Nov 19, 2024
Edward James Neville Jr., born on August 11, 1945, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather whose legacy live on in the hearts many.
Edward is survived by his wife, Juliana Neville, with whom he shared thirty-eight wonderful years of marriage; a son, Jonathan Jones of Nebraska; two daughters, Lisa Neville of New...
William Guy Heap
Nov 19, 2024
William Guy Heap, a dedicated public servant and cherished family man, passed away on November 19, 2024 at the age of 81. Born on January 26, 1943, in Washington, D.C., William's life was a testament to his commitment to his community and his family.
He served with distinction as an Auxiliary Deputy for Shenandoah County, Virginia, where he earned the respect...
John Simmons
Nov 18, 2024
Gone but Never Forgotten
John Simmons, 67, of Newport, born June 5, 1957, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at his home.
John was a veteran and served in the USMC and retired from the civil service aboard Cherry Point.
The family will celebrate his life privately.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Diane Simmons of Newport; four sons, Daniel...
