Local Obituaries for Families in Morehead City, NC
Nancy Chewning
Aug 8, 2025
Nancy Bowman Chewning, known to her loved ones as “Nanny”, 90, of Newport, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at home with her children by her side.
Nancy & her late husband, Nelson raised their four children in Clarksville, VA where she worked in retail & banking. Together they owned & operated N&N video which led them to Salter Path,...
Duran Smith
Jul 31, 2025
Duran Barron Smith—lovingly known as “Smitty”—passed away unexpectedly at home on July 31, 2025, with his wife and beloved dogs Ariel and Maddie by his side. He was 53 years old.
Duran was born in Jackson, Tennessee and grew up in Finger, TN, where his strong sense of purpose and resilience began to take shape. He left home to begin a...
Valeria Smith
Jul 28, 2025
Valeria Smith, 96, of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Carteret House in Newport, N.C.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Oceanview Cemetery with Pastor Patrick Whaley officiating. A visitation will take place on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home from 2-3:30 p.m.
Valeria was a family-oriented woman...
Joseph Tucker
Jul 25, 2025
Joseph A. Tucker Sr., 81, of Newport, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
No services are planned at this time.
He was a faithful husband for 60 years. He loved fishing, hunting, and spending his time with his friends at Bojangles. Joseph was a veteran of the United States Air Force and also...
Reginald Jones
Jul 24, 2025
Reginald Jones, 77, of Beaufort, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home.
Reginald was survived by his son, Reginald Wilson (Jamie) of Beaufort, NC; his daughter, April “Michelle” Garner of Kinston, NC; his stepdaughter, Laqueita Carter of Charlotte, NC; his stepson,...
Scott Kniffen
Jul 18, 2025
On Friday July 18, 2025, Scott Hall Kniffen passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer.
He is survived by his brother Craig, loving wife Lisa and his step-daughter Alyssa.
Scott served as an Infantryman from 1985 to 1989 stationed in Germany. After an honorable discharge from service he moved to Arizona where he worked for the Arizona Department...
Patricia Albright
Jul 18, 2025
Patricia Albright, 76, of Newport passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
Patricia was born in Ogdensburg, NY and went to school in Williamsville, NY. Patricia enjoyed riding motorcycles with her husband John, who gave her the nickname, Peppermint Patty. They did a lot of volunteer work throughout their years of marriage, which...
Robert Smith
Jul 16, 2025
Robert Earl Smith, age 94, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025. He was a resident of Carteret Landing Assisted Living in Morehead City, NC.
There will be a private celebration of his life held at a later date. He will be buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net
Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral...
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...
