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Benny Burney Sr

Case from Morehead-city, NC dated May 26, 2017

Victim Details

Benny Burney Sr

Male

White / Caucasian

Morehead-city

NC

2017-05-26

67

Benny

Burney Sr

06/20/2026

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Benny Earl Burney Sr., a 67-year-old man from Morehead City, North Carolina, tragically passed away on May 26, 2017, at his home. He was a loving husband to Debbie S. Burney and a father to three daughters: Christy Yost, Hope Howard, and Michelle Obarr. Benny also had a close-knit family with two brothers, James Burney and Billy Burney, and two sisters, Emma Jean Coleman and Sandy Coleman. His passing was mourned by his grandchildren, Cassie Obarr, Sophie Novonglosky, and Sammy Novonglosky.
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  • WNCT: NEW INFO: Two dead in Carteret Co. after apparent murder-suicide
  • UPDATE: Victims identified in Morehead City murder-suicide
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    I keep thinking about Debbie Burney and what she must be going through. To not only lose her husband... ...Read More
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