Local Obituaries for Families in Morehead City, NC
Paul Jaenike
Mar 20, 2025
Paul Gordon Jaenike age 73 passed away peacefully March 20th at the Crystal Coast Hospice House. He was born in Rochester, New York on August 22, 1951.
Paul and his wife Kay who were married for 52 years met in high school in Pittsford NY and lived there until 1995 when they moved to Morehead City, North Carolina. Paul was in...
George Dill
Mar 19, 2025
George Leigh Dill, 77, of Morehead City died peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Carteret Landing, after a period of illness.
A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Beaufort with the Rev. Tammy Lee officiating. A small reception will be held after the service followed...
Joshua Blackledge
Mar 18, 2025
Joshua “Josh” Jeremiah Blackledge, 16, of Newport, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at his home.
Joshua was a junior at West Carteret High School, where he was involved in wrestling and track. He had a passion for the outdoors and loved being around water, whether fishing or boating with friends. He also had a love for cars and trucks.
At...
John Hartsough Jr.
Mar 14, 2025
John Wayne Hartsough Jr., 71, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025.
According to John’s wishes, there will be no formal service. However, we encourage friends and family to remember the memories shared and enjoy his favorite things!
John dedicated his career to the flooring industry, where he worked with skill and dedication. Beyond his profession, he was an exceptional...
Michael Robert Murray
Mar 13, 2025
Michael Robert "Mike" Murray passed away on March 13, 2025, in Knightdale, North Carolina. Born on March 22, 1973, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mike lived a life filled with passion, adventure, and deep connections with family and friends.
Mike pursued higher education with distinction, earning a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before...
Patricia "Pat" Harms
Mar 13, 2025
Patricia Ann Templeton Harms, June 22, 1933 – March 13, 2025, was born in Schleswig, Iowa, to Eunice Stammer Templeton and William Templeton. She grew up in multiple Iowa small towns as her parents pursued their teaching careers, graduating from Atlantic High School. Pat was a talented athlete and would have excelled had girls’ sports been a more viable option...
Henry "Cliff" Flege
Mar 11, 2025
Henry “Cliff” Clifford Flege, 83, of Newport, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at his home, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, adventure, and love for his family and friends.
A graduate of Ellet High School in Akron, Ohio, Cliff proudly served in the U.S. Navy before embarking on a long and successful career with Consolidated Freight. Over more than...
Marguerite Ann Elwood Walker
Mar 8, 2025
Marguerite Walker,91, passed away Saturday on March 8, 2025, at her home.
Marguerite is survived by her devoted daughter, Diana Morris (Jon) of Newport, and her son, Bradley Walker of Pine Knoll Shores. She was a proud grandmother to Cynthis Dilallo of Peletier, NC, and a loving great-grandmother to Jon Swecker and Teri Dilallo. Each of her family members held a...
Julian Thomas Murray
Mar 7, 2025
Julian Thomas Murray, 38, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at his home.
Julian earned his Bachelor of Science degree at East Carolina University in 2010, a testament to his hard work and commitment to education. He embodied the values of perseverance and determination, attributes that served him well in both his personal and professional life.
A funeral service will be...
Sylvia Griffith
Mar 7, 2025
Sylvia Griffith, 88, of Morehead City passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at First Apostolic Church in Morehead City, NC. Inurnment will be private.
Sylvia is survived by her sons, John Griffith (Carmen) of Voca, TX, Joseph Griffith (Cyndy) of Beaufort, NC; daughters, Debbi...
Marlyn "Charlie" Norma Dixon
Mar 5, 2025
Marlyn "Charlie" Norma Dixon, a beloved resident of Havelock, North Carolina, and a cherished member of the community, passed away on March 5, 2025, at the Carolina East Medical Center. Born on September 26, 1942, in Nova Scotia, Canada, Marlyn’s journey through life was marked by her unwavering dedication to family, community, and service.
Marlyn was a proud veteran of the...
Elizabeth "Betty" Grady
Mar 5, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” McLaughlin Grady, 91, of Morehead City, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Carteret Landing in Morehead City.
The family will celebrate her life privately.
She is survived by her daughter, Sue Cannon and husband, Reggie of Morehead City; son, Thomas I. Grady and wife Janet of Irmo, SC; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death...
Jeffrey Salter
Feb 28, 2025
Jeffrey Hugh Salter, 80, of Beaufort NC died on February 28, 2025. He was a strong man of deep faith. He had unfaltering character and integrity and was infused with intense loyalty. His great love of his country was exemplified by his loyal service to it. Most of all he was a man who dearly loved his family and showed...
Diana Marshall-Shoaf
Feb 24, 2025
Diana Marshall-Shoaf, 69, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025
Diana passed away peacefully and at rest after a period of illness. Everyone who knew her will remember her wisdom, unyielding perseverance through adversity, and drive to live a life full of kindness and love. Her passion for the arts and her skills as a director in the theater spanned decades, and...
John William Sasser
Feb 24, 2025
John “Jay” William Sasser, 68, originally of Wilson, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025. Beloved Dad, “Bop-Bop,” Brother, and Friend, Jay was a proud Marine Corporal Veteran who loved his country. During his service, he was a M-16 Rifle Sharpshooter who was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Metal. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time...
George Walls
Feb 23, 2025
George Allison Walls, 80, of Morehead City, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at his home in Morehead City.
Services will be held 11:00AM on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 209 Ann St, Beaufort, NC. Burial will be at Little Georgetown Cemetery, Broad Run, VA.
George was born March 1, 1944 son of the late Mary Linda...
Kenneth Fish
Feb 22, 2025
Obituary Kenneth Allen Fish, 81, of Morehead City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Yanceyville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Yanceyville, North Carolina. As a long-time resident of Carteret County, Ken and his wife, Janet, had been active members of St. Egberts Catholic Church for more than 35 years. After Ken retired from the United...
Linda Lawrence Holden
Feb 19, 2025
Linda Lawrence Holden, 77, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, February19, 2025 at her home.
Linda spent her early years in Chicago before moving to Hypoluxo, Florida, where she completed high school in Lantana. She began her nursing education at Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, North Carolina, where she met the love of her life. She later completed her degree at Johnston...
Norman Richardson
Feb 16, 2025
Norman Leroy Richardson, 60, of Jacksonville, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Onslow Memorial Hospital.
Full obituary to come.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at First Pentecostal in Jacksonville. The family will receive friends from 11:00 to 12:00 Saturday at the church. Burial will take place at 12:00 pm Monday, March...
Thomas Lenwood Brinson
Feb 15, 2025
Thomas Lenwood Brinson, 77, of New Bern, NC, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center, with his loving wife by his side. He was born August 3, 1947 in Morehead City, to parents, A. Lenwood and Gretchen May (Willis) Brinson, and grandparents, Thomas Clifford, III and Alma Pearla (Adams) Willis, and Green Carawan and Julia...
