Local Obituaries for Families in Morehead City, NC
Dorothy Ballou
Jan 25, 2022
Obituary Proud mother and devoted wife Dorothy Ballou's unconditional love did not come to an end with her death. Dorothy passed away in the comfort of her home Tuesday, January 25th, 2022 after her lifelong battle with Type 1 Diabetes. Her family will continue to honor her legacy of being courteous and loving to all those around her and...
Margaret Marie Becton
Jan 25, 2022
Obituary Margaret Carraway Becton, 103, of Merrimon, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at her daughters home in Newport surrounded by family. She was born on March 22, 1918 to the late Henry and Vera Carraway. She retired from the Blue Bell Plant after 40 plus years and was an avid gardener. Margaret was a wonderful nurse who...
Ms. Corretta 'Sissy' Washington
Jan 24, 2022
Obituary Our dearly beloved Corretta "Sissy" Washington ascended to her Heavenly home on Monday, January 24, 2022, from Cherry Hill Healthcare Center in Birmingham, Alabama. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 11 am at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Morehead City with Pastor Shadrach Barrow officiating. Corretta, affectionately known as Sissy, or...
Shirley E. Jones
Jan 24, 2022
Obituary Shirley E. Jones, 86, of Morehead City, NC walked through the door to be with Jesus on January 24, 2022. What a beautiful thing. She was survived by her son Forrest Berry Jr, his partner David Scoggins of Morehead City; 1 sister Rachel Monk of Mebane, NC; 8 nieces and 12 nephews. She was proceeded in death by...
Eric Earl Parmley
Jan 19, 2022
Obituary Eric Parmley, 67, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home of Morehead City. Burial will follow at Newport Community Cemetery. He was survived by his father, Purivis L. Bryant Jr. of Rockledge, FL; three brothers, Jeff...
Barbara Jean Hanson
Jan 18, 2022
Obituary Barbara Jean Hanson, 66, of Havelock, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home in Morehead City. Barbara will be remembered for her love of life and her positivity, perseverance, and beautiful spirit. Her talents included drawing, painting, playing piano, web...
Thelma Laforse Hester
Jan 17, 2022
Obituary Thelma LaForse Wooten Vines Hester, 100, was born in Farmville, NC on August 25, 1921, to the late Lymon and Lena (Atkinson) Wooten. This centenarian passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 17, 2022, at Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. ***Service has been rescheduled for Sunday*** A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM...
Richard Turner Lee Curtis
Jan 17, 2022
Obituary The life journey of Richard Turner Lee Curtis began on February 5, 1960 in Morehead City, North Carolina to Luther Curtis and Emma Curtis, On Monday, January 17, 2022 (his wife Vernettes birthday), sickness fled, his trials and tribulations eased, and the burdens of life were lifted as Richard quietly slipped from his final rest here on earth...
Norman Lee Yates Sr.
Jan 16, 2022
Obituary Norman Lee Yates Sr. passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City. Norman served his country in the Coast Guard. Norman is survived by his six children, Norman Yates Jr., Jason Yates, Julie Fink, Sherry Forbes, Donovan Yates, and Angel Yates; two brothers, John and Edgar Yates; sister, Joann Burger; and eleven...
John Paul Gillikin
Jan 14, 2022
Obituary John Paul Gillikin, 57, of Maple Hill, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. John Paul was born on October 22, 1964 in Elkton, Maryland to Ellis Gray of Otway, NC and Eleanor Styron Gillikin, of Cedar Island, NC. John's parents moved around a bit and settled where he and his 4 siblings grew up and attended school...
Dolores Marie Blackwood
Jan 13, 2022
Obituary Dolores Marie Primm Blackwood, 93, of Morehead City, died Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Carteret Landing Assisted Living. The celebration of her life and legacy of service is Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church at 810 Bridges Street in Morehead City, North Carolina. Reverend Dr. Nate Leonard will officiate. Mrs. Blackwood was born...
Nigel Johnell Brown
Jan 11, 2022
Obituary Nigel J. Brown, 24, of Newport, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at his home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home with Bishop Ronald R. Mayo, Sr. officiating. The family will receive friend's prior from 1-2 p.m. Nigell was preceded in death by his father,...
John C. Bunting
Jan 4, 2022
Obituary John C. Bunting, 62, of Beaufort, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City. A funeral mass to honor John's life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 28, 2022 at St. Egbert Catholic Church in Morehead City. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.NoeBrooks.net...
David Jack Glassford
Jan 4, 2022
Obituary David Jack Glassford, 79, of Beaufort, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at his home. He was born March 5, 1942 in California. David was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam War and continued serving his country, having worked for numerous agencies within the Federal Government before retiring from the Department of The...
Susan Galbraith
Jan 3, 2022
Obituary Susan Mae Galbraith, 75, a beloved mother and grandmother, died Monday, January 3, 2022 at Carteret Health Care. Susan was born in Lock Haven, PA, the daughter of Richard and Ruth Bowers, and graduated from Lock Haven High School. She met the love of her life, Karl Stevenson Galbraith, at a high school dance when they were 15....
Frederick Ray Tillery
Jan 3, 2022
Obituary Frederick "Fred" Ray Tillery Sr., 96, of Morehead City, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 3, 1925 to the late John Randolph & Parmilla Gaskill Tillery in Morehead City. He Peacefully and Quietly joined his Wife Barbara along with Family and Friends that had gone...
Gary Len Newell
Jan 2, 2022
Obituary Gary Len Newell, 64, of Swansboro, was received into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home in Morehead City. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 pm at...
Betty Fulcher Edwards
Dec 30, 2021
Obituary Betty Fulcher Edwards, 75, of Morehead passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Carteret Health Care. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 8, 2021 at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home in Morehead City. A private visitation will follow at another location. Betty was born on December 15,1946 to Fleming and Flossie Fulcher. She...
Kathy Elaine Cox
Dec 29, 2021
Obituary Kathy Elaine Cox, 67, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at her home. Arrangements are pending and will be announced later. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home, Morehead City, NC. Services You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or...
Johnie Pollard
Dec 25, 2021
Obituary Reverend Johnie Pollard, 95, went to bed in his home on Christmas Eve and woke up Christmas Day, 2021 in Heaven. Johnie was born in Washington, North Carolina on September 13, 1926, the son of the late William Benjamin Pollard and Annie Elizabeth Taylor Pollard. He lived in several cities, moving to Suffolk, Virginia to live near his...
