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Sandra Dawn McCormick
Jul 7, 2026
Sandra Dawn McCormick (Smith), age 64, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, at the SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House surrounded by family and loved ones as she went to be with her Lord and Savior, and to be reunited with her beloved husband
Sandra was born on January 22, 1962, in Montreal, Canada, to the late...
Ernest Henry "Skip" Sietmann
Jun 28, 2026
Ernest Henry "Skip" Sietmann, 80, of Stella, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026.
Born on February 13, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, Skip lived a life devoted to his family, friends, and country.
Skip honorably served in the United States Army as a Specialist E-4 during the Vietnam War. He enlisted on June 29, 1965, and completed his service on...
Thomas Dickson Crawley
Jun 23, 2026
Thomas Dickson Crawley, 65, passed away peacefully at his family home in Emerald Isle, NC on June 23, 2026, after a long and brave battle with pancreatic cancer.
Tom was born December 7, 1960, in Washington, DC, the youngest son of Bill D. Crawley and Ruth Lorraine Roland. He lived in North Carolina (Greensboro, Surf City and Emerald Isle), Georgia (Atlanta),...
Adrienne Mazzella Sewell
Jun 17, 2026
Adrienne Mazzella Sewell, 64, of Swansboro, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026 in her home.Adrienne was the loving wife of Edward Moore Sewell Jr., with whom she shared 40 years of marriage. She was a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and operator of Mazzella’s Italian Restaurant. She was known for her bright smile, her love for life, and her devotion...
Lorenz Meyer
May 30, 2026
Lorenz “Larry” Fred Meyer, 87, of Harkers Island passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, in his home.
Born on May 28, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York to Anna and Fred Meyer, Larry spent his childhood moving from city to city following his parents’ careers in the food service industry. In his teens, his family settled down in East Islip, NY....
Lynn Allen Gustafson
May 30, 2026
Lynn "Gus" Allen Gustafson, 78, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026. He was born to the late Arnold and Olga Gustafson on February 13, 1948, in Viborg, South Dakota.
He grew up in Centerville, SD, where he excelled as an athlete and also became an Eagle Scout. He was a graduate of South Dakota State University where he received his...
Christopher E Dole
May 29, 2026
Christopher E Dole, 63 of Cove City, NC entered eternal peace on May 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Chris was a natural in the kitchen and loved to cook in the restaurants that he worked at.
Chris is survived by his siblings, Ramon (Laura) Dole; Lawrence J Dole Jr; and Cate (Doug) Corwin; sister-in-law Christine Dole; and his many nieces...
Wynnetta LaDeaux Patton
May 25, 2026
Wynnetta LaDeaux Patton, 70, of Richlands, NC, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 25, 2026 in Beaufort, NC.
She was born January 17,1956 in Little Rock Arkansas and graduated from Memphis Technical High School in 1973.
She later married Mark Patton and they raised their son Nathanael together.
She was very well known for her ability to quote scripture and her...
Percy Hamilton Smith, Jr.
May 24, 2026
Percy Hamilton Smith, Jr., affectionately known as “P.H.,” of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed from this life peacefully surrounded by family on May 24, 2026, at the age of 94. Born in Franklin County in 1932, he was the son of the late Percy Hamilton Smith and Mozelle Leonard Smith.
P.H. graduated from Edward Best High School in 1950 and proudly...
Crystal Gayle Stone
May 1, 2026
Crystal Gayle Stone passed away peacefully at her home on May 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. After a courageous battle with ALS, she entered into eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, and unwavering devotion to those she held dear.
To know Crystal was to love her. She was a deeply compassionate woman whose warmth...
Raymond Michael Cole
Apr 20, 2026
The family of Raymond Michael Cole wish to announce his passing on April 20, 2026, after a mercifully short battle with pancreatic cancer. Born December 26, 1957, in San Pedro California, Ray lived a full life. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Tarnapa-May (Tammy) Cole, his daughter Twyla May Cole, both of Stella, NC, his...
Lou Glenn Hobbins
Apr 11, 2026
Lou Glenn Hobbins, born Lou Glenn Brantley on May 12, 1931, in Bailey, North Carolina, passed away peacefully of natural causes on April 11, 2026, at the age of 94, in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Lou was born to Sherwood and Hazel Brantley and grew up in eastern North Carolina, where she developed the warmth, resilience, and sharp sense of humor that...
Roger Waniata
Apr 2, 2026
Roger Paul Waniata died peacefully on April 2, 2026, surrounded by his friends and family at the age of 83. He was born and raised in Great Falls, Montana, on September 29, 1942. He was the oldest child of Dr. Frank and Jane Waniata, with two younger brothers, Don and Dale. This trio of rambunctious boys lived a charmed life...
Anna Catherine Moore
Mar 27, 2026
Anna Catherine Clements Moore, affectionately known as “Ma” of Jacksonville, North Carolina passed away peacefully in her sleep on the night of March 27, 2026 at the age of 90.
Born on February 19, 1936, “Anna Kay” was raised in the Plant City and Tampa areas of Florida. She earned her master’s degree in education from the University of Tampa, yet...
Janet Nelson Garner
Mar 14, 2026
Janet Nelson Garner, 64, of Harkers Island, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, NC.
Full obituary to come.
Arrangements made by Just Cremations in Morehead City, NC.
All condolences may be sent to justcremations.net.
Wilson Norton Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
Wilson "Bill" Norton Jr., 74, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Born on November 10, 1951, in Cherry Point, North Carolina, Bill embraced a life deeply connected to his family, friends, and the coastal lifestyle he cherished.
Bill was the son of the late Wilson Norton Sr. of Newport and Mary Sanders of Beaufort. He was...
Martha Jones
Feb 20, 2026
Martha Jones, 83, of Beaufort, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at North River United Methodist Church. A visitation will take place at the church at 1:00 p.m.
Arrangements made by Just Cremations in Morehead City, NC.
All condolences may...
John Lloyd Weller II
Feb 6, 2026
John Lloyd Weller II, 69, of New Bern, North Carolina, born on January 14, 1957 and passed away on February 6, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with respiratory health issues.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Lloyd Weller, and his mother, Joetta Hopkins Williams.
John is survived by his brothers, Joey Weller and his wife Jenny of...
Webster O'Neal Moore
Jan 26, 2026
Webster O'Neal Moore, 66, known as "Webby", passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 in Carteret County, NC.
He was a 1977 graduate of Garner NC Senior High. Webby was a retired Photogrammetric Geospatial Engineer with N.C. DOT in Raleigh, NC.
He is survived by his loving wife Joanne; his daughter, Amanda; her husband, Matthew; and his granddaughter, Ava; his mother, Annie...
Dianna Yost Whaley
Jan 18, 2026
Dianna "Di" Yost Whaley, 65 of Newport, NC passed away on January 18, 2026. She was born on August 16, 1960 to John and Fran Yost.
Dianna was a retired school teacher of Carteret County schools. She was an avid bowler and coached many children for many years. She loved NC lighthouses, dolphins, and the UNC Tarheels.
Dianna is survived by her...
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