Gone too soon, forever remembered in Stacy, North Carolina

The Stacy community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Timothy Glenn Gaskill Jr., whose life ended tragically on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, following a law enforcement encounter at his home on U.S. Highway 70.

Timothy, who was  known to his friends and neighbors as a kind-hearted and spirited individual, was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis when deputies from the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office were called to assist. Despite hours of attempted negotiation and efforts to bring the situation to a peaceful resolution, the confrontation ended in tragedy when Timothy was fatally shot inside his residence. He was pronounced deceased at the scene, leaving behind a community filled with grief and unanswered questions.

Authorities confirmed that the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is now leading an independent investigation into the incident. Family and friends are hoping that the full details of what happened will bring understanding and peace in the days ahead.

Those who knew Timothy remember him as someone with a big heart — a man who often offered help to others and faced his own challenges with quiet strength. His passing serves as a solemn reminder of the deep importance of compassion and mental health awareness in times of personal struggle.

Timothy’s loved ones, friends, and neighbors have come together to honor his memory, sharing stories of his humor, his warmth, and his generous spirit. While words cannot erase the pain of his loss, his memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

May Timothy Glenn Gaskill Jr. rest in eternal peace.

“Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.”