Obituaries
Ardeth Smith Herman
July 31, 2026
Ardeth Smith Herman, 95, of Cedar Point, North Carolina, formerly of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Onslow Memorial Hospital.
Ms. Ardeth's service arrangements and her complete obituary will be shared once finalized.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
Esther Marie Burd Martin
July 30, 2026
Esther Marie Burd Martin, 88, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
A graveside service to honor Esther's life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 6th at Greenwood Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Powell Osteen.
Esther was born on November 7, 1937, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, to the late Johnnie...
Marlene Kittrell Roper
July 29, 2026
Marlene Kittrell Roper, 92, of Morehead City, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, while surrounded by her loving family.
A funeral service to honor Marlene’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, August 2nd, at Crab Point Free Will Baptist Church officiated by Alan Hammer. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park....
Edward "Blue" Gateley Jr.
July 29, 2026
Edward "Blue" Gateley Jr., 64, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Edward, known to his family and friends as "Blue," was born on August 23, 1961, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Edward Sherman Gateley Sr. and Charlotte Gateley.
Blue proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Following his military...
Freddie Alton Spence
July 27, 2026
Freddie Alton Spence, 83, of Straits, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Pruitt Health - Crystal Coast.
A graveside service with full military honors will be held at a later date at Gethsemane Memorial Park for family and close friends.
Freddie was born on June 13, 1943, in Kinston, North Carolina, to the late James Horace Spence...
Charles Thomas Arthur
July 26, 2026
Charles Thomas Arthur, 83, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral service to honor Charles's life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, at Beaufort by the Sea Community Church, officiated by Rev. Rusty Willis. Interment will follow at Oceanview Cemetery in Beaufort. The family will receive...
Phyllis McCabe Wickizer
July 26, 2026
Phyllis McCabe Wickizer, 79, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, at Munden Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Gethsemane Memorial Park with Rev. Powell Osteen officiating. For those attending,...
Melissa Herndon
July 23, 2026
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Melissa Herndon, who left this world on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the age of 47.
A funeral service to honor Melissa’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, August 7th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Melissa will be...
Guy Thomas Maniaci
July 23, 2026
Guy Thomas Maniaci, 71, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
He was born on March 22, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York. He brought a boisterous energy and loud laughter that filled every room. He was deeply loved by family and friends from the many phases of his life - from New York to...
Suthy "Buddy" Wayne Rhue
July 23, 2026
Suthy “Buddy” Wayne Rhue, 79, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
A funeral service to honor Buddy’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 5th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Richard Patterson. Interment will follow at Carteret Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...
Betty Lewis Morgan
July 21, 2026
Betty Lewis Morgan, 88, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A memorial service to honor Betty's life will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, July 31st at First Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Nate Leonard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Betty will be...
Paula Styron Griffin
July 21, 2026
Paula Styron Griffin, 72, of Oak Island, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Paula’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 25th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Jonathan Griffin. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those...
Robbie Dale Hall
July 21, 2026
Robbie Dale Hall, 72, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
A Celebration of Life to honor Robbie's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 31, at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Robbie was born on January 22, 1954, in Beaufort, NC. He...
Bruce Calvin Buckmaster
July 20, 2026
Bruce Calvin Buckmaster, 73, of Swansboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 20, 2026, at his home.
Bruce was born on December 13, 1952, in Morehead City, NC, to Charles and Eleanor Buckmaster. He proudly served in the United States Coast Guard for four years, with duty stations in California, Puerto Rico, and Buxton, North Carolina. His...
Elaine Turner Jones
July 18, 2026
Elaine Turner Jones, 75 of Emerald Isle, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A Celebration of Life service to honor Elaine’s life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Land Ends Club House, 10037 Sea Breeze Drive, Emerald Isle, NC, 28594, officiated by Chaplain Rick Brooks and a...
James "Jimmy" Durwood Daniels
July 18, 2026
James “Jimmy” Durwood Daniels, 79, of Cedar Island, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at his home.
A memorial service to honor Jimmy’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 20th at Pilgrims Rest Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Tim Whealton.
Jimmy was born on November 5, 1946, in Ithaca, New York, to Durwood Thomas...
Earl Kenneth Lawrence Jr.
July 17, 2026
Earl Kenneth “Kenny” Lawrence, Jr., 71, of Cedar Point, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the near future, with details to be shared by the family.
Born on October 16, 1954, Kenny was a native of Otway, North Carolina. He proudly served his country in the United...
Donald "Don" Leroy Griggs Sr.
July 16, 2026
Donald “Don” Leroy Griggs Sr., 70, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Don’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 21st at Munden Funeral Home officiated by Ryan Marshall. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Don was born on December 27,...
Michelle Sullivan
July 16, 2026
At home surrounded by her family, Michelle Sullivan, 49, of Swansboro, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A memorial service to honor Michelle’s life will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, July 27th at Farm 58, 201 Brookside Court South, Swansboro, NC 28584, officiated by Rev. Tony Glass.
Michelle was born on February...
Betty Arthur Reece
July 16, 2026
Betty Arthur Reece, 86, of Cape Carteret, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Croatan Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center.
A funeral service to honor Betty’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, July 20 at Bethlehem Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Tim Nichols. Betty will be laid to rest privately. The family will receive friends one hour...
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