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Jean Norris
Aug 28, 2026
Jean Snipes Norris, 88, of Atlantic Beach, NC, passed away on August 28, 2026 after a sudden illness.
Born in Durham, Jean attended Oak Grove School. She was a high school cheerleader and graduated class of 1956. She met the love of her life, Wade, at a square dance. It was love at first sight, and they married on July 12,...
Alex Amos Golden
Aug 1, 2026
Alex "Tadpole" Amos Golden , 82, of Otway, passed away peacefully at home on August 1, 2026.
Alex is survived by his daughter Tammy Golden; two granddaughters Sandra Gillikin & Mary Ann Ipock; two grandsons Devin Golden & Joshua Golden; 3 sisters Judy Chandler, Lola Sykes, Esther Russell; and 4 great grandchildren.
Alex is preceded in death by his son, Richard Golden;...
Melissa Dawn Dempsey (Cowart)
Jul 25, 2026
Melissa “Missy” Dawn Cowart Dempsey, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026 at the age of 55, at Onslow Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, NC surrounded by her loved ones. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Born on August 16, 1970 in Jackson, MS, Melissa lived a life defined by...
SSgt Patrick Louis Takacs
Jul 22, 2026
Patrick Louis Takacs, 59, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his wife, Isma, and his daughters, Patricia and Susan.
Pat was born on February 14, 1967, in Flint, Michigan, to Frank and Janice Takacs.
On September 1, 1990, Pat married the love of his life, soulmate, and best friend, Isma...
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...
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