Joshua Blackledge Obituary

The world bids farewell to Joshua Blackledge of Newport, North Carolina, departing on March 18, 2025 at the age of 16. Joshua leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joshua Blackledge or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Joshua had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Joshua may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Nancy, Felizardo Rebala, D. Eddy and Margaret Ann Blackledge. He is survived by: his parents, Jonathan Blackledge and Jackie Blackledge of Newport; and his brother Josiah Blackledge of Newport.

A celebration of life was held on Sunday, March 23rd 2025 at 2:00 PM at 156 Albemarle Dr, Newport, NC 28570.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

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156 Albemarle Dr, Newport, NC 28570

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April 6, 2025

Hana A wrote a sympathy message

“hey, i'm a teenager living in tx but i would just like to take some time to express my deepest condolences for the family, girlfriend and friends of josh . his death has impacted everybody so deeply. to me, it feels like i'm genuinely grieving a person i never met, just thinking about him has me in tears. this just goes to show the impact he had. joshua, you were an incredible person and although you didn't think so, you really were. and we are so proud of you for staying as long as you could despite temptation. i sincerely pray for everyone affected especially your brother, and hope they find some peace in the following months in this troublesome time. suicide took your life before it could flourish . we miss you more than you could ever imagine, your mom and dad misses you, emmie misses you, josiah misses you, your friends miss you, even strangers online miss you. i wish you could see the edits on social media commemorating your life and who you were, a beautiful soul. wish it hadnt come down to this, but the devil has no mercy leading people astray. rest easy joshua, LLJ”

March 23, 2025

Laniyah wrote a sympathy message

“Hello I know you don't know me but My name is Laniyah James I really cared about Joshua He doesn't know me but I love his content I watch it almost everyday He post really good stuff and his girlfriend and him are so cute I'm so sorry that he But he's in a better place And that's okay I'm so sorry that you guys had to go through that I love you all and God loves you all too I bet god will take very good care of Joshua and watch over you guys. We will never forget about Joshua We love him LLJ🕊”

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