Local Obituaries for Families in Morehead City, NC
Cherry Diamond Hobbs
Feb 2, 2025
Cherry Diamond Hobbs, 76, of Cape Carteret, NC, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving brother, Scott Workman, and sister, Kay Swain. Born on October 14, 1948, in Mingo County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Claude Samuel Workman Jr. and Alta Marie Workman.
Cherry was a kind-hearted and devoted woman, known for her warmth....
Louis "Bo" Willis
Jan 29, 2025
Louis “Bo” Willis, 76, of Newport, passed away on January 29, 2025 at River Trace Nursing Home of Washington, NC.
Evangelist Willis dedicated over a decade of his life to ministry in Eastern North Carolina, sharing his faith and serving his community with devotion. For the past 11 years, he and his wife faithfully led Healing Waters Ministry in Newport, where...
Heinz "Hank" Grohmann Jr.
Jan 27, 2025
Heinz "Hank" Grohmann Jr., 81, of Newport, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at his home.
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Heinz “Hank” Grohmann, Jr., a dedicated Veteran who served his country with unwavering courage and honor in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was born in Germany on June 15, 1943, and...
Demus Thompson
Jan 26, 2025
Demus Lee Thompson, 87, peacefully went to be with his Lord on January 26, 2025 after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was surrounded by family, friends, and love during his final weeks.
Demus was a faithful Christian who served the Lord, his family, and church family. He was gentle, humble, kind, and supportive; a true friend and a...
Fran Inman
Jan 25, 2025
Fran Inman, 76, of Newport, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at her home.
Fran dedicated much of her life to serving her community through her work in local grocery stores. She began her career at Pak-A-Sak in Beaufort, later worked at IGA in Beaufort, and eventually joined Red & White in Atlantic. Her years of service reflected her commitment to...
Linda Maulden
Jan 24, 2025
Linda Maulden, 82, of Newport, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Heritage Assisted Living in Richlands.
Services pending.
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.
Terry Pucella
Jan 21, 2025
Terry Lee Pucella, 75, of Vanceboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern.
The family will celebrate his life privately.
He is survived by his significant other, Carol Gray of Vanceboro; son, Roy Labelle of Newport; granddaughter, Katie Downing and husband, Matt of Gorham, NH; grandson, Dylan Figueroa of Vermont; five great grandchildren and his...
Norell Bahrs
Jan 19, 2025
Norell Bahrs, 90, of Morehead City, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Carteret Health Care of Morehead City.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net
Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home, Morehead City, NC.
Rangeley Brown
Jan 16, 2025
Rangeley (Ray) Adair Brown, 95, of Morehead City, North Carolina passed peacefully into his Lord's arms on January 16, 2025, at Carteret Landing. He was born to the late Margaret King Brown and Andrew Adair Brown on September 19, 1929, in Radford, Virginia. His formative years were spent in Radford, with summers on his grandfather's working farm at St. Albans....
James "Jim" Brandon Baldwin
Jan 10, 2025
James (Jim) Brandon Baldwin passed away on January 10, 2025, at 68, in Atlantic Beach, NC. Jim was born on April 25, 1956, in Hartford, Connecticut. He was born the fourth child of five to his loving parents, Myron and Billie Baldwin. Jim was an avid lover of sports, the outdoors, and his family. You could strike up a conversation with...
Jo Ann Tetterton
Jan 7, 2025
Jo Ann Tetterton, 93, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, with her son Hilton, his wife Melissa, and her grandson Josh by her side. A beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, best friend, mentor, and most of all, a child of God, Jo Ann’s life was a testament to faith, love, and service.
Born on February 1, 1931,...
Michael Eric Pavone, Sr.
Jan 6, 2025
Michael Eric Pavone, 68, of Atlantic, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Riverpoint Crest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in New Bern.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home of Morehead City with Pastor Nelson Koonce officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 5:00 PM on Monday...
Adam Leo Skorcz
Jan 1, 2025
Adam Leo Skorcz, 76, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his home.
The family will celebrate his life privately.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net
Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home, Morehead City, NC.
Susan Bankson
Dec 31, 2024
Susan A. Bankson, 77, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, North Carolina.
Born in Oakland, California, Susan spent much of her life in Contra Costa County, California, where she met her husband and raised her family. She shared nearly 57 wonderful years of marriage with her...
Webster "Frankie" Franklin Hepler
Dec 28, 2024
Frankie Hepler passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Carteret Health Care, Morehead City. He was born the youngest of three, on June 2, 1956 to the late Lucy and Coley Hepler.
Frankie’s father, Coley, died suddenly when he was two years old and his mother remarried, Chris Haila, a few years later. Frankie’s younger days were spent growing up between...
John Oliver Fussell III
Dec 27, 2024
John Oliver Fussell III, 75, of Morehead City, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at his home.
He was a renowned and much-beloved ornithologist and naturalist who was the author of several books, including "A Birder's Guide to Coastal North Carolina" and "Finding Birds in Carteret County". He was the son of Mary Frances Fussell and John Oliver Fussell II....
Emily Collins O'Hara
Dec 26, 2024
Emily Collins O'Hara, 89, of Morehead City, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 26, 2024 full of love and grace. Emily was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama and spent her high school years in Foley, Alabama. She graduated from Auburn University with a degree in elementary education. She met her husband, Pat, while working as a teacher in Pensacola, Florida...
Nel Lucille Nolle
Dec 23, 2024
Nel Lucille Nolle, age 95, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away Monday, December 23rd in her home.
Nel was born March 3rd, 1929, in Greene County, Pennsylvania. She continued to live in the Pennsylvania area after she was married and had three daughters, Sandy, Kathy, and Mary Beth whom she truly loved. In time, Nel married the love of her life...
Fred Tootle
Dec 22, 2024
Fred E. Tootle, 76, of Morehead City, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at his home.
Fred was known for his joyful spirit and his dedication to serving others. An avid fisherman, he found peace and happiness on the water. He also brought people together by hosting annual block parties with his Bible Study Group, fostering community and fellowship. Through...
Dr. Leon A. Clay
Dec 19, 2024
Leon Astor Clay, born on November 7, 1933, in Enfield, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, in Newport, North Carolina. He was 91 years old.
A Celebration of Life for Leon will be held on August 23 from 2-5pm at New Bern Yacht Club. Please respond to the evite or email Melanie Wright if you plan to attend....
