Local Obituaries for Families in Morehead City, NC
Gary Banwart Troxler
Mar 28, 2026
Gary Banwart Troxler, 77, of Morehead City, NC, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 28, 2026, following a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on September 6, 1948, in Greensboro, NC, Gary was the son of Garlan and Aileen Troxler. He served his country...
Thomas "Tom" Jenkins
Apr 17, 2026
Thomas Franklin Jenkins (Tom) 75 of Newport, NC passed away April 17, 2026 peacefully at his home.
He served his country with honor in the United States Marine Corps. Following the Marine Corps, he worked for the same cable company for 41 years and was surely a workaholic.
Tom loved fishing and especially flounder gigging in his spare time. He loved cooking...
John Wall
Apr 13, 2026
John Thomas Wall, 98, of Morehead City, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
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.
Meterrian Alexander
Apr 12, 2026
Meterrian Jamal Alexander, 22, of Morehead City, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at his home.
A proud 2022 graduate of East Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, Meterrian was cherished for his unforgettable smile and vibrant spirit. His love for basketball, the beach, the ocean, and music brought immense joy to his life and to those fortunate enough...
Louise Piekarski
Apr 12, 2026
Louise Piekarski, 95, of Beaufort, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing Home in Havelock.
At her request, no services are 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.
Sandra Christenbury
Apr 11, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Lee Mayhew Christenbury, 84, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC. Her three children were at her side.
Sandy was born to Grace Elizabeth Collins Mayhew and Frederick Leo Mayhew in Portsmouth, NH in May of 1941. She grew up in a military family spending her...
Charles Bradley Spencer
Apr 10, 2026
Charles Bradley Spencer, 90, of New Bern, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Pruitt Health Neuse in New Bern.
Charles was married to Elaine for 64 wonderful years and they built a beautiful life together. Charles had a passion for working with his hands and found great joy in being outdoors. His love for craftsmanship and adventure led him...
Windey Cody
Apr 4, 2026
Windey Cody (Allen), 65, of Emerald Isle, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at home.
A private service will be held at a later date.
She is survived by her brother, Richard Hedrick of Emerald Isle, and her mother, Linda Todd of Lexington, NC.
Windey is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Cody; father, Robert Allen Sr; and brother, Robert Allen...
Elizabeth "Lib" Shropshire
Apr 3, 2026
Elizabeth "Lib" Kepley Shropshire, 94, of Emerald Isle, NC, passed away on April 3, 2026, at her home in the presence of her daughters, Lori DeLozier and Erin Harrison.
Lib was born on August 21, 1931 in Lexington, NC. Lib was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and enjoyed telling the story of a volcano sprouting up behind her barracks while...
Ethel Wilkerson
Apr 1, 2026
Ethel passed away on April 1, 2026 at the age of 105 at home in Newport N.C.. Born October 3, 1920 in Roanoke Va., to Griffith Lee Reed and Rosa Weeks Reed. Ethel grew up in Roanoke and graduated from Jefferson Senior High School. She attended Nursing School at Lewis Gale Hospital where she became a registered nurse. She practiced...
Lee Styron Jr.
Mar 28, 2026
Roma “Lee” Styron Jr., 73, of Morehead City, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham.
In keeping with Lee’s request, no formal services are scheduled.
Lee was a loving and dedicated husband, stepdad, and friend to so very many that can’t all be listed.
He was survived by his wife, Linda Whitfield Styron of the home; sisters,...
William Troy Simmons
Mar 26, 2026
William Troy Simmons, 63, of Brandywine, MD, and a former native of Carteret County, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Amariah Garner Cemetery in Newport.
Troy is survived by his sister, Dawn Simmons of Crumpler, NC; niece, Destiny...
Lawrence "Larry" Guist
Mar 18, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” Guist, 72, Morehead City, passed away on Wednesday 18, 2026 at Cherry Point Bay Nursing Home in Havelock.
Larry proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for six years, followed by 14 years in the reserves. He was known for his love of fishing and cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren and family. Larry...
Alma Williams
Mar 18, 2026
Alma Sikes Williams, 90, of Morehead City, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
A visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Gethsemane Memorial Park with Rev. Darlene Morris officiating.
Alma worked as a nurse aide for thirty-seven years at Carteret...
Patricia Collins
Mar 16, 2026
Patricia Anita Collins, known lovingly as Patty, passed away on March 16, 2026, at the age of 66 in Newport, North Carolina. She was a woman whose warmth, wit, and generous spirit left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Patty was born on August 28, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Otis and Anita Clark. She grew up...
Lloyd "Buzz" Pope
Mar 16, 2026
Lloyd “Buzz” Pope, 88 of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Buzz was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, and grew up in Dunn. After serving his country in the United States Army, he began his career at Dunn Dispatch. Through hard work and determination, he later became the owner of Pope Printing Company in Dunn.
At...
Sara Beatrice Poole
Mar 15, 2026
Sara Beatrice Poole, 89, of Emerald Isle, passed away at home on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Sara is survived by her husband, David Mathis Poole; daughters, Sherry Mobley (Mike), Michelle Holder (Rob), Janet Poole (Danny), & son David Poole (Nikki); as well as grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
The family thanks you for your many prayers during this time.
Condolences and life tributes may be...
Roberto Tapia
Mar 12, 2026
Roberto Antonio Tapia passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026.
A private memorial service will be held.
He was survived by his son, Robert Tapia II and his wife (Rebecca); his daughter, Maria Tapia (Justin); and his eleven grandchildren: Noah, Alexis, Bianca, Gabe, Isaac, Elijah, Jaylee, Jasiah, Ja’Kobe, Journey, and Ja’Lil.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Luz Tapia; father, Samuel...
Ruth Woodward
Mar 12, 2026
Ruth Woodward, 95, of Cape Carteret, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at home.
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.
Mary Alice McDermott
Mar 7, 2026
Mary Alice McDermott, 102 years old, of Newport North Carolina passed into God’s arms on Saturday March 7, 2026.
A memorial service will be held in Sonoma California at St Leo’s Catholic Church April 22, 2026 at 11am.
Mary was born on February 1, 1924 to Charles and Irma Thomas (Minor) in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
At the age of 14 Mary and her identical...
