All Obituaries

  James "Jim" Leonard Robbins, Jr., 86, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday March 3, 2021. Jim served in the United States Navy and retired AKC Chief Petty Officer after 20 years of service to his country.  Jim loved being called “Chief” by the Corpsman at Camp Lejeune. After his Naval career Jim joined McDonalds in a management position and later owned two franchises in North Carolina. He traveled and shared many great memories with his beloved wife,...

Apostle Willie Lee Murray, 83, of Newport, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his home. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at God's City of Refuge Church in Newport. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at the church. He will be laid to rest in the church...

  Diane Leslie Mantho, 80, Brandywine Bay, Morehead City, died peacefully in her sleep at home Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. Cause of death was pancreatic cancer. Her funeral will be an outside service (weather permitting) of inurnment at 2pm on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Beaufort, NC, performed by the Rev. Tambria Elizabeth Lee, rector.  She is survived by her husband, Bob, of the home, and her daughter, Leslie Griffin Siraco and son-in-law...

Evelyn “Lynn” Byrne, 73, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in Morehead City, NC.  She was predeceased by her husband Rudolph, parents Howard and Jean Johnson, and daughter-in-law Cindy Cooper.  She is survived by her siblings, Howard Johnson and Susan Nelson; two children Donna (Larry) Robinson and David Cooper, and three granddaughters, Austin, Hannah, and Madison Robinson. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at...

Linda Scott Smith passed away on February 19, 2021. Surrounded by loving family and life-long friends, Linda died peacefully at her home in Pine Knoll Shores. Born in Edgecombe  County on October 16, 1943, she grew up in Pinetops, N.C., the daughter of the late Milton M. Scott and Betty Hearne Forbes Scott.  She was also preceded in death by her brother Pete Scott and her husband, Jimmie D. Smith, Jr from Rocky Mount, where she also resided for over thirty years. Linda was an avid...

Sara “Bitsy” B. Dudley, 85, of Beaufort, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Bitsy was born on July 7, 1935 in Beaufort to George and Sara Brooks and grew up on the town’s historic Front St. She attended Beaufort High School and graduated from East Carolina University. Her passion for education began there. She championed and pioneered programs in Gifted and Talented Education long before it became recognized as an integral part of any successful school...

Catherine Noelle Wunsch passed away peacefully on February 16th with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She was cherished by all who knew her and will be deeply missed.  Born on December 1st, 1959 in Cork, Ireland to the late Kathleen and Tim, Noelle’s childhood was full of laughter and mischief. An accomplished athlete as a child, Noelle‘s passion for sport and fitness continued throughout her life. She spent much of her younger years working as...

Bessie Mae Huneycutt, 96, of Gloucester, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Crystal Bluff Rehabilitation Center of Morehead City. Bessie was a longtime member of Free Grace Wesleyan Church, had a deep Christian faith and loved talking to everyone about God’s love. She was a woman of many talents, from crocheting to sewing, but gardening was her favorite pastime. Bessie loved growing and sharing her vegetables and continued to do so even after she moved into Crystal...

Bette Eaton Montaperto, 79, of Morehead City, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House. Bette was born in Tenafly, New Jersey, to Charles and Barbara Eaton on May 15, 1941. The family later moved to Ridgewood, NJ where Bette attended Ridgewood HS. She received a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College in Boston. In November 1988, she and Ronald Montaperto were married in Springfield, VA. While living in Springfield, Bette...

Donald "Don" Hull Thompson, 79, of Morehead City passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Carteret Landing, following complications from a massive stroke in October 2020.  Due to COVID, a private memorial was held on Tuesday, February 9th. Don was an amazing son, husband, father and friend to all who knew him.  Don was born December 19, 1941 in Laurinburg, NC to the late James Frederick Sr. and Mary Thompson.  Following graduation from Laurinburg High...