Local Obituaries for Families in Morehead City, NC
Daniel Curry
Jul 16, 2025
Daniel Alexander Bender Curry, of Newport, NC, passed away on July 16, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, from complications of aplastic anemia at 44 years old.
A gathering of friends will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home of Morehead City, with a time of sharing at 5:00 pm.
Daniel...
Melisa Quinn
Jul 15, 2025
Melisa Simpson Quinn, a devoted mother, beloved grandmother, cherished sister, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully July 17, 2025, at the age of 66. Her kindness, strength, and love touched the lives of all who knew her.
Melisa was the proud mother of one son, "David Conner", and the adoring grandmother of one granddaughter, "Jordyn Conner". Her family was the center...
John Hester III
Jul 12, 2025
John “Johnny” R. Hester III, 75, of Morehead City, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at his home.
A longtime resident of the area, John dedicated many years of service to the Town of Morehead City before retiring. His commitment to his work and community left a lasting impression on those around him.
John was a devoted follower of Jesus, and...
Jeanne Mays
Jul 12, 2025
Jeanne Stewart Arthur Mays was born in Roanoke, Virginia on September 27, 1927, the first child of Rev. Howard Lewis Arthur and Marie Newbill Arthur. Jeanne experienced a gradual decline in health over the past few years, and died peacefully with her daughters by her side on July 12, 2025, having spent the past two years under the supportive and...
Buddy Joe Williams
Jul 10, 2025
Buddy Williams, 73, of Emerald Isle passed away on July 10, 2025, at his home.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net
Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home, Morehead City, NC.
Paul Quillen
Jul 10, 2025
Cecil Paul Quillen, affectionately known as Paul, age 63, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, North Carolina, after a courageous battle with ALS.
Born August 4, 1961, in Morehead City, Paul was the beloved son of the late Leonard Quillen and Cecelia Oglesby Quillen. He graduated from West Carteret High School in...
Edgar "Eddie" Gillikin
Jul 7, 2025
Edgar “Eddie” Gillikin, 73, of Morehead City, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at home.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Many will remember Eddie driving for Carteret Cab Co. as his retirement job. He was a lover of all animals, but especially his kitty cats. In his younger days, he could be found golfing or surf...
John Robin Avera
Jul 6, 2025
John Robin Avera was born October 18, 1952, in Sarepta, Louisiana to Zula Burnett Avera and Walter Edward Avera, and passed away on July 6, 2025, in Carteret County, North Carolina.
His mama and daddy loved Robin dearly and he was always so proud to report that his excellent grammar was due to Zula, a high school English teacher, and his...
Rachel McQueen
Jun 27, 2025
Rachel McQueen, 86, of Morehead City, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at home.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Elder Larry Booth officiating. There will be a visitation from 1-2 p.m. Burial will follow the service at Gethsemane Memorial Park.
As a long-standing member...
Edward James Powers
Jun 27, 2025
Edward Powers, 81, of Pine Knoll Shores, died peacefully on June 27, 2025 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House after a brief, unexpected illness. He was surrounded by the love of his family at the time of his passing.
Ed was raised in New York City and educated by Franciscan priests and brothers at St. Francis Prep High School and St...
Lillian Godette Stewart
Jun 26, 2025
Lillian Godette Stewart, 76, of Beaufort, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
Lillian was a teacher with the Head Start Program for 30 years, which she truly enjoyed.
A Graveside Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Ocean View Cemetery in Beaufort. In keeping with Lillian's spirit, casual attire is...
Hazel Ives
Jun 25, 2025
Hazel Taylor Ives, 99, of Atlantic Beach, originally of Harlowe, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at her home.
Hazel was a lifelong member of Harlowe United Methodist Church.
There will be a private graveside service.
She is survived by her two sons, Dr. Robert Lawrence Ives and wife, Marie Pintler of San Mateo, CA; John “Randy” Ives and wife, Sandra of...
Charles "Bear" Garrett
Jun 25, 2025
Charles “Bear” Thomas Garrett, 64, of Swansboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at his home in Swansboro.
Bear was a volunteer Fire Fighter with the Broad Creek Fire Department. He also worked for five years aboard the USS Dahl with the Merchant Marines.
The family will celebrate his life privately.
He survived by his wife of 36 years, Charlotte Garret of...
Joan Matthews
Jun 24, 2025
Joan Matthews, 82, of Newport, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at home.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Broad Creek Church of God. A visitation will be held at the church from 11:45a.m.–12:45p.m. Burial will follow the service at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport.
Joan is survived by her daughter, Michelle...
Edwina "Happy" Ewbank
Jun 23, 2025
Edwina "Happy" Ewbank, 91, died peacefully in her sleep on June 23, 2025.
A memorial service will take place at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home (201 Professional Cir, Morehead City, NC) on August 23rd at 3pm in Morehead City, NC, to be followed by a reception at the Unitarian Coastal Fellowship (2900 Bridges St, Morehead City, NC) immediately thereafter.
The memorial service will be...
Maribel "Bella" Lozada
Jun 21, 2025
Maribel “Bella” Lozada, 60, of Newport, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, the Stella Church of God. A reception will take place after the service.
She was an amazing daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her...
Debbie Lynn Scarlata-Cameron
Jun 20, 2025
Debbie Scarlata-Cameron, 60, of Emerald Isle, passed away on Friday, June 20. 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
A full obituary is forthcoming.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net
Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory
Mitchell Moore
Jun 15, 2025
Mitchell Moore, 80, of Havelock, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at home.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Newport, NC.
Mitchell was a graduate of Newport High School. He served proudly in the United States Army. He worked with the North Carolina Department of Corrections for thirty...
Jane Capps
Jun 12, 2025
Jane Ketner Capps, 76 was ushered into the loving arms of Jesus and back with her beloved John T. at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City, North Carolina on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 2:00pm at First Presbyterian Church, 1604 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC.
Jane, is survived by her...
Ellen Westmoreland Smith
Jun 11, 2025
Ellen Westmoreland Smith, age 93, of Pine Knoll Shores, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
She was born on September 1, 1931, in Thomasville, NC and was the daughter of the late Prevette and Pearl Westmoreland.
Ellen was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, William Marion Smith (“Bill”), her sister Barbara Westmoreland, brother Richard Westmoreland, and...
