Obituaries

Howard Edward Lynk Jr.

Howard Edward Lynk Jr.

August 30, 2025

With deepest sorrow, yet with gratitude for a life so richly lived, we announce the passing of Howard Edward Lynk Jr., 76, of Morehead City, North Carolina.

Born in Syracuse, New York, Howard displayed a curious and inquisitive mind from an early age. With brilliance and determination, he carried an intrinsic desire to understand how things work — a spark that...

Pricy “Beebop” Elizabeth Leasure

Pricy “Beebop” Elizabeth Leasure

August 30, 2025

Pricy “Beebop” Elizabeth Leasure, 74, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A private celebration of her life will be held by her family.

Born on September 11, 1950, in Pike County, Kentucky, Pricy was the daughter of the late Cecil and Gladys Chapman. She dedicated her professional life to serving as a...

Danny Garner

Danny Garner

August 30, 2025

Danny Garner, 63, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service to honor Danny’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, September 4th at Greenwood Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Manley B. Rose Jr. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., Thursday, September 4th at Munden...

Mae Ayako Morioka

Mae Ayako Morioka

August 29, 2025

Mae Ayako Morioka, 102, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 29, 2025.

A graveside service to honor Ms. Morioka's life will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, September 12th at Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery in Flat Rock, Michigan.

Born on May 30, 1923, in Kirkland, Washington, Mae was the daughter of the late Kakusaburo and...

Elizabeth “Beth” Millete Payne

Elizabeth “Beth” Millete Payne

August 28, 2025

Elizabeth “Beth” Millete Payne, 57, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

A celebration of Beth’s life will be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 4th at Harvest Church of God in Newport, officiated by Rev. Manley B. Rose Jr.

Born on December 6, 1967, in Sea Level, NC, Beth was the beloved daughter of...

Michael “Mike” Carithers

Michael “Mike” Carithers

August 27, 2025

Michael “Mike” Carithers, 82, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, fiancée and close friends, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Mike’s Celebration of Life, for all that knew him, will be held on Monday, September 22nd from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Beaufort Grocery Co., 115 Queen Street in Beaufort.

Born on...

C. Robert Lloyd

C. Robert Lloyd

August 27, 2025

C. Robert Lloyd, 84, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center.

A memorial service to honor Robert’s life will be held at a later date, service details will be shared once finalized.

Born on March 14, 1941, in Durham, NC, Robert was the son of the late Bennie Lee Lloyd and Lillian Lloyd....

Carolyn Crosby Hudson

Carolyn Crosby Hudson

August 25, 2025

Carolyn Crosby Hudson, 69, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 25, 2025.

A celebration of Carolyn’s beautiful life will be held at a later date.

Carolyn was born on November 18, 1955, at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC, to the late Alfred Crosby Jr. and Arlene Crosby. She worked diligently throughout her life and retired...

Diane Gail Tippett Thompson

Diane Gail Tippett Thompson

August 24, 2025

Diane Gail Tippett Thompson, 78, of Morehead City, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, surrounded by her family.

A graveside service to honor Diane will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 30th, at Greenwood Cemetery in Morehead City.

Diane was born on July 22, 1947, to the late Harold Warren Tippett, Sr. and the late Edith...

Debra Ann Jones

Debra Ann Jones

August 23, 2025

Debra Ann Jones, 71, of Morehead City, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her home.

A graveside service to honor Debra’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 27 at Carteret Memorial Gardens in Beaufort.

Debra was born on November 14, 1953, in Morehead City, NC, to the late...

Kristeena Lucille Cohen-Russell

Kristeena Lucille Cohen-Russell

August 22, 2025

Kristeena Lucille Cohen-Russell, 24, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Friday, August 22, 2025.

To celebrate Kristeena’s life there will be a gathering of family and friends on her birthday, Thursday, October 2nd. This event will be by invitation only.

Kristeena was born on October 2, 2000, in Morehead City, NC. She was a bright and beautiful spirit...

Patricia Arlene Garner

Patricia Arlene Garner

August 22, 2025

Patricia Arlene Garner, 70, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

Arlene was born on January 23, 1955, in Morehead City, NC, to the late Wallace Wesley Garner Jr. and Patricia Ann Willis Garner. She loved the Lord and was a member of Ann Street United Methodist Church.

Arlene’s early career began as a...

Fay Thompson

Fay Thompson

August 19, 2025

Fay Thompson, 79, of Otway, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

Fay was born on July 20, 1946, in Morehead City, NC, to the late Author Thompson and Stella Hill Thompson. Following high school, she went on to work as a seamstress with the local Shirt Factory.

Throughout her life, she embraced her role as...

Tonya Robinson

Tonya Robinson

August 18, 2025

Tonya Robinson, 60, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center.

A celebration of Tonya’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, September 6th at Havelock Community Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. G. Otis Greene.

Tonya was born on July 26, 1965, in Santa Ana, California, to her late father, Joseph Robinson...

Ashley Rogers Dicktel

Ashley Rogers Dicktel

August 16, 2025

Ashley Rogers Dicktel, 59, of Greenville, NC, passed away peacefully at her vacation home on Harkers Island, NC, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Ashley was born in Kinston, NC on July 15, 1966, to the late Lettie Laurietta “Laura” Sparrow and James “Jimmy” Holman Rogers. She spent her childhood playing in the sand dunes in Atlantic...

Dawn Piner Hardesty

Dawn Piner Hardesty

August 16, 2025

Dawn Piner Hardesty, 81, of Davis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home in Mill Creek on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Due to inclement weather, the service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 21st at Reece's Chapel Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. James Chadwick. Dawn will be laid to rest privately at the Oscar Davis Memorial Cemetery in Davis....

Zachary “Zac” Parker McBee

Zachary “Zac” Parker McBee

August 11, 2025

Zachary “Zac” Parker McBee, 43, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Monday, August 11, 2025.

Born on March 30, 1982, in Amarillo, Texas, Zac lived a life defined by his dedication and commitment to his country. He proudly served in the United States Army National Guard, where he was awarded the Purple Heart, exemplifying the values of...

Anna Wallace

Anna Wallace

August 11, 2025

Anna Wallace, 69, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Carteret Landing.

Family and friends are invited to gather to honor Anna’s life from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19th, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Born on June 7, 1956, in Greenville, South Carolina, Anna was the daughter of the late...

Joseph Allen Mann Jr.

Joseph Allen Mann Jr.

August 11, 2025

Joseph Allen Mann Jr., 62, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

Born on November 1, 1962, in Morehead City, NC, Joseph dedicated his professional life to property investment management, where he enjoyed the freedom and fulfillment of working for himself.

In his free time, Joseph loved being on the open road riding...

Michele “Mickey” Patricia Moore

Michele “Mickey” Patricia Moore

August 11, 2025

Michele “Mickey” Patricia Moore, 76, of Vanceboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 11, 2025.

A graveside service to celebrate Mickey’s life, along with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 22nd at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor Chris Lineberger.

Born on August 17, 1948, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mickey was the daughter of...