Local Obituaries for Families in Morehead City, NC
David John Guthrie
Feb 9, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of David John Guthrie, 70, of Morehead City, when the Lord peacefully called him home on Monday, February 9, 2026, at home.
An hour long visitation will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Bayview...
Marie Blanchard
Feb 7, 2026
Marie Blanchard, 82, of Newport, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, N.C.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Marie loved animals and being outdoors. She also enjoyed household chores and worked as a secretary.
She is survived by five nieces and three nephews.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Randall...
Jean Kerwin
Feb 5, 2026
Captain Jean Marie Kerwin, 89, of Morehead City, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at home.
To celebrate Jean's life, a funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at St Egberts Catholic Church in Morehead City. A visitation will take place an hour prior at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Bayview Cemetery in...
Virginia Gilgo
Feb 1, 2026
Virginia Daniels Gilgo, 81, of Morehead City, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at her home.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home with Pastor Wesley Holmes officiating. Visitation will take place an hour prior.
Virginia dedicated her career to the Carteret County School System, retiring from an administrative role...
Charlene Godfrey
Jan 28, 2026
Charlene Godfrey, 61, of Newport, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2026, at home.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at St. Peter's United Methodist Church in Morehead City, weather permitting.
She is survived by her husband, Jamie Godfrey; daughter, Savanna Godfrey; mother, Mary Walker; and brother, Mike Walker.
Charlene was preceded in death by...
Bruce Davis
Jan 26, 2026
Bruce Davis, 89, of Newport, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at her home.
Due to the inclement weather, service details have changed. The updated details are as follows:
A visitation will take place 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at First Methodist Church in Morehead City. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on...
JoAnn McComas
Jan 24, 2026
JoAnn McComas, 90, of Beaufort, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Beaufort, N.C.
Born in Pike County, Kentucky, a proud Hatfield grew up near Blackberry Creek. A survivor of childhood polio helped shape her...
Helene Milhaven
Jan 23, 2026
Helene B. Milhaven, 93, of Pine Knoll Shores passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at home.
Her family will celebrate her life privately at a later date.
She was born November 21, 1932, in Locust Valley NY to the late Russell and Helene Dorn Wansor. A native to Locust Valley NY, Ms. Milhaven was a 1954 graduate of the State University...
Angela Ludwig
Jan 20, 2026
Angela Ludwig, 84, of Swansboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at home.
Per her request, no formal services will be held.
Angela was a huge baseball fan and New York Yankees fan.
She was survived by her sons, Douglas Ludwig and Robert Ludwig of Swansboro.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carmine Porcelli and Mary Scetta Porcelli; as well as...
Ann "Betty" Bullard
Jan 18, 2026
Ann “Betty” Bullard, 89, of Morehead City, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
The family will celebrate her life privately.
She was the author of 16 books and an avid fan of history.
She is survived by her son, Chris Scot and wife, Tammy of Morehead City; four grandsons, Kyle Gill of Louisa, VA; Cory...
Walter Taylor
Jan 16, 2026
Walter Taylor, 72, of Newport, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at home.
Services will be private.
Walter was an outdoorsman who loved fishing. He enjoyed sports and watching Fox News.
He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Sylvia Darlene Taylor; daughter, Sonya Taylor Herron; grandson, Nicholas Walter Herron; granddaughter, Krystalin N. Thetford; siblings, Jackie Taylor Norris and Marshall Wayne...
Willie Culley
Jan 14, 2026
Willie Cleveland Culley, 87, of Havelock, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Carolina East in New Bern.
Services will be private.
Willie is survived by his wife, Althea Culley of Havelock; three sisters, Cynthia Cheek of Massachusetts, Carrie Lee Payne, and Matilda Godette (Ozelle) of Havelock; three brothers, Charles Fenner (Marjorie) of New York, and Johnny Blango (Ada) of Havelock,...
Evelyn Barrow
Jan 5, 2026
Evelyn Barrow, 83, of Cedar Point, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Westview Cemetery in Kinston.
Evelyn was born and raised in Lenoir County and raised her own family in Kinston, NC. She was the co-owner of...
Cindy Jo Chadwick
Dec 30, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Cindy Jo (Weber) Chadwick, a truly dedicated and loving soul who left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Born on January 14, 1961, Cindy developed a love for horses at a very early age and cherished the farm-life experiences shared with her grandparents in Ohio—some of her fondest memories. (In...
Robert Harry Kenward
Dec 30, 2025
Robert Harry Kenward, age 90, of Cape Carteret, NC (formerly of Morehead City, NC) passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025. Born on September 24, 1935, in New York City, he lived a full life of devotion to God and his church.
A funeral service with full military honors will be conducted at 11:00 am, Monday, January 5, 2026, at St...
Evelyn Hall
Dec 26, 2025
Evelyn Matthews Hall, 74, of Morehead City, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will follow after the service.
Born on September 12, 1951, in Morehead City, North Carolina, Evelyn was...
Richard Vann
Dec 22, 2025
Richard D. Vann, 73, of Charlotte, formerly of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, surrounded by his family.
A dedicated electrician and proud veteran, Richard served in the United States Army as a wireman. Following his military service, he worked for Carteret County Schools as an electrician. His career later took him to Selma, where he was employed by...
Hannah Murrill Warren
Dec 21, 2025
Hannah Murrill Warren, 77, of Morehead City, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
She is survived by her two sons, Patrick Miskelly and wife, Carin of Spokane Vally, WA and Scott Miskelly of Morehead City; granddaughter, Britney Miskelly and her fiancé, Keyan; and a great grandchild on the way.
She was preceded in death...
Thomas Rill
Dec 18, 2025
Thomas Emanuel Rill, 78, of Newport, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at his home.
Thomas served his country with dedication as a member of the United States Air Force for 20 years. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he contributed his skills and commitment during a pivotal time in history. Following his military service, he continued to apply his...
Yolanda North
Dec 15, 2025
Yolanda North, 65, of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at home.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2025, at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home in Morehead City. There will be a visitation one hour prior.
Yolanda was born on September 9, 1960, in Cincinnati Ohio. She was a loving mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, and a...
