Local Obituaries for Families in Morehead City, NC
Dale Sanders
Jun 10, 2025
Dale Sanders, 66, of Havelock, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at home.
No services will be held.
She graduated West Carteret High School with the class of 1977. Dale then went on to East Carolina University where she received her Master’s Degree in social work.
Dale is survived by her husband, Robert Sanders, of Havelock; sons, Jeremy Sanders of Beaufort, and...
Rose Gaskill Buskirk
Jun 3, 2025
Rose Gaskill Buskirk, 84, of Beaufort, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
Rose was a charter member of New Hope Baptist Church in Beaufort. She was also very passionate about the Carteret Co. Jail Ministry that she founded.
A funeral will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM at New...
O'Neil Riggs
May 31, 2025
O’Neil Glen Riggs, 87, of Morehead City, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 31, 2025. He will be greatly missed.
Born on March 21, 1938, on a farm in Onslow County, O’Neil was the son of the late Leon Riggs and Ethel Heath Riggs Pittman. He lived a life marked by humility, kindness, and devotion to his family....
Ronald Bryant
May 29, 2025
Ronald Martin Bryant, 66, of Mansfield, North Carolina, passed away on May 29, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center, surrounded by the love of family. Born on May 16, 1959, at Carteret General Hospital, Ronald was a native of Bogue, North Carolina - a man who never forgot his roots. No matter where life took him, he carried home with...
James Reidhaar
May 29, 2025
James Reidhaar, 72, passed away on May 29, 2025, in Emerald Isle, North Carolina. Born on July 29, 1952, in Evansville, Indiana, James lived an enthusiastic life rich in creativity, learning, and love for his family.
A lifelong learner and educator, James graduated from Bishop Luers High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1969. He went on to earn a Bachelor...
Randy Allen Collins
May 26, 2025
Randy Allen Collins, 68, of Newport, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Brook Stone Living Center in Pollocksville.
No services planned at this time.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to www.noebrooks.net
Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory of Morehead City, NC.
John C. Rennwald
May 24, 2025
John C. Rennwald, 83, of Beaufort, NC passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.
Funeral services are on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 11:00 at Gethsemane Memorial in Newport, NC.
John was a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran. Following his military service, he worked at Flowers Bakery for forty-nine years before retiring.
He was...
Juanita Knarian
May 23, 2025
Juanita Knarian, 85, of Newport, passed away Friday, March 23, 2025.
Full obituary to come.
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.
Sanae Kawaguchi Moorehead
May 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Sanae Kawaguchi Moorehead announce her sudden passing on Friday May 16, 2025, at the age of 93.
Sanae was born in Hollywood, CA in 1931, and she moved to Utah with her family during World War Two. In 1948 she moved to NYC to study dance with Martha Graham and worked as...
Roberta Lynn Geren
May 11, 2025
Roberta Lynn Geren, 76, formerly of Troy, NC passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport NC.
She was born October 31,1948, in Flint Michigan to the late Robert Lloyd Geren and Hermina Bodemuller Pion. She retired from the restaurant industry where she spent a significant portion of her career in New Orleans managing...
Elaine Marie Gresham
May 10, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Elaine Marie Gresham, who left us on May 10, 2025, at the age of 62. A devoted daughter, sister, friend, and colleague, she lived a life marked by compassion, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to caring for others.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on...
James "Jimmy" Fuller Cloniger Jr.
May 9, 2025
James "Jimmy" Fuller Cloniger Jr., 72, of Morehead City, NC passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Born in Gastonia, Jimmy was a Vietnam veteran, who served in the United States Army.
He is survived by his mother, Joan Leigh Sellers; daughter, Kathryn Cloniger-Kirk; sister, Leigh Jamison; and nephew, Acton Jamison.
He was preceded in death by his father,...
Bradlee Edward Woodward
May 8, 2025
Bradlee Woodward, 73, of Kinston, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at N.C. State Veterans Home in Kinston.
A memorial service to honor Bradlee will be held at the waterfront property of Mark and Penny Hooper located at 273 East City Road, Smyrna, NC, on Saturday, October 4, 2025. In honor of Bradlee's fun spirit there will be games and...
Scotty Dale Brace
May 6, 2025
Scotty Dale Brace, 68, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at his home in Newport, NC.
He was born on November 23, 1956 in Woodward, Oklahoma to the late Ovie Lila Hughes and Alden John Brace.
Scotty was a generous and kind hearted person who was always willing to give a helping hand whenever he could. He was a loving father...
John William Blackburn
May 2, 2025
The family of John William Blackburn is deeply saddened to announce his passing on May 2, 2025, as he was called to be with the Lord. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a committed veteran of the Air Force. He was 78 years old.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Born on November 24, 1946...
David W. Cox
May 1, 2025
David Cox, 81, of Atlantic Beach passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at PruittHealth - Trent in New Bern, NC.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Mr. Cox was a proud Army Veteran. He served at Ft. Eustis, Virginia. He then had a career as the Engineering Plant Supervisor at Hyster-Yale Forklift Manufacturing in Greenville, NC.
He is survived by his...
Desmond Francis McGrann
May 1, 2025
Desmond F. McGrann “Mac”, 94, of Morehead City, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, peacefully at his home. A Funeral Mass with full military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on May 8, 2025, at St. Egberts Catholic Church in Morehead City.
He was born on March 28, 1931, in Long Island City, NY, to the late Francis T. McGrann...
Paul Lindsey Lawrence
Apr 29, 2025
Paul Lindsey Lawrence, 61, of Pine Knoll Shores, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at his home.
A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net
Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory of Morehead City,...
Teresa "Terrie" Alice Street
Apr 28, 2025
Terrie passed away on April 28th at Crystal Bluffs Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, May 5, 2025 at St. Egbert Catholic Church in Morehead City with Rev. Thomas Davis officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Lebanon Cemetery in Plains, GA. The family will receive...
Joseph "Joe" Harry Gore
Apr 25, 2025
Joseph Harry (Joe) Gore, 65, of Newport, N.C. passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was born in Lake County, Ohio, where he spent most of his youth. His family moved to Broad Creek when he was a senior in high school and he resided there until his death.
He was a simple man who enjoyed the simple things in...
