Obituaries
Vivian Louise Fields
April 30, 2026
Vivian Louise Fields, 72, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Vivian was born on March 9, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Elmer and Evelyn Scott. She carried with her a strength and a vivacious spirit that touched the lives of those around her.
Her faith was the...
Jonathan W. Willis
April 30, 2026
Jonathan W. Willis, 78, of Bettie, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A funeral service to honor Jonathan's life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 8th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Harkers Island. The family will receive friends the evening prior 6 p.m. until...
William E. Krotz
April 29, 2026
William E. Krotz, 67, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his home.
William was born on July 19, 1958, in Portland, Oregon, to the late Daniel and Phyllis Krotz. A devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather known for is unwavering loyalty, kind heart, and willingness to help anyone in need. William dedicated much...
Lisa Gail Milicia
April 29, 2026
Lisa Gail Milicia, 64, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
Lisa was born on July 15, 1961, in Lumberton, NC, to the late Bobby and Annie Ruth Locklear. After graduating high school, she continued her education at Hardbarger College in Raleigh. She went on to dedicate many years of...
Betty Jane Young
April 28, 2026
Betty Jane Young, 87, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations, Havelock, NC.
Vilma Lewis Morris "Tink"
April 26, 2026
Vilma Lewis Morris "Tink" 86, born July 25, 1939, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of April 26, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Vilma’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 9th at Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church. The family will receive friends the evening prior from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, May 8th...
William "Bill" Hayden Rouse
April 26, 2026
William "Bill" Hayden Rouse, 74, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Bill was born on June 1, 1951, on a bright and sunny day in Middlebury, Vermont, to Sanford and Theda Rouse. He was a deeply family-oriented man who always made time for those he loved and took great pride in being...
Melvin Mansfield Jr.
April 25, 2026
Melvin Mansfield Jr., 85, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his home.
Melvin was born on July 27, 1940, in Morehead City, NC, to the late Melvin Sr. and Edna Mansfield. He was a proud graduate of West Carteret High School Class of 1958. He carried the friendships and memories from those...
Mitchell Donald "Donnie" Lewis
April 25, 2026
Mitchell Donald "Donnie" Lewis, 84, born on October 20, 1941, peacefully passed away on April 25, 2026.
Donnie will be laid to rest privately beside his mother at Broad Creek Community Cemetery.
Donnie was born at home in Broad Creek and raised in the same community, where he found his roots and built a life of purpose and dedication. Donnie graduated from...
Wayne Richard Harper
April 22, 2026
Wayne Richard Harper, 65, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.
Wayne's 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.
Elaine J. Jones
April 20, 2026
Elaine J. Jones, 94, peacefully passed away at her home in Morehead City, NC, on April 20, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
A graveside service to honor Elaine’s life, 12 p.m., Saturday, May 16th at Montlawn Memorial Park in Raleigh, NC.
Elaine was born on December 8, 1931, in Johnston County, NC, to the late Beulah Pollard Jones and Willis Jasper...
Jerry Rita Brunton
April 20, 2026
Jerry Rita Brunton, 94, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Jerry was born on April 22, 1931, in Marysville, Ohio, to the late Alfred and Erma Jolliff. A woman of strength and quiet determination, she proudly served her country in the United States Navy during the Korean War,...
Samuel "Little Sammy" Keith Guthrie Jr.
April 19, 2026
Samuel “Little Sammy” Keith Guthrie Jr., 58, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his home.
Little Sammy was born on July 9, 1967, in Morehead City, NC, to the late Samuel Keith Guthrie and Sandra Willis Guthrie. Little Sammy was raised in Salter Path and grew up with a deep love for the water...
Roy T. Cannon Sr.
April 18, 2026
Roy T. Cannon Sr., 78, of Broad Creek, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at UNC Chapel Hill Medical Center.
A funeral service to honor Roy’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 24th at Broad Creek Methodist Church, officiated by Eric Matthews. Interment will follow at Broad Creek Community Cemetery. The...
Charles Ervin Clontz Jr.
April 18, 2026
Charles Ervin Clontz Jr., known to all as Charlie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the age of 74.
A funeral service honoring his life will be held at First Methodist Church in Morehead City on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., followed by a private family interment. The family will gather briefly in the church’s atrium...
Rev. Sherman Guthrie
April 17, 2026
Rev. Sherman Guthrie, 82, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral service to honor Rev. Guthrie’s life will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, April 25th at Harkers Island Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery. The family will receive friends the evening prior from 6 p.m. until...
Theresa Anne Roy
April 15, 2026
Theresa Anne Roy, 68, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Carteret Health Care, with her loved ones by her side.
Theresa was born on June 14, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Clayton and Virginia Powell.
She lived a life full of creativity, adventure, and service to others. She found joy in all types of...
Eugenia Ann Bright Rudd
April 15, 2026
Eugenia Ann Bright Rudd, a beloved mother, grandmother, nurse, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at The Gardens of Trent in New Bern.
A funeral service to honor Eugenia’s life will be held at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 21st at Peletier First Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Ted Williams. The family will receive friends...
Michael "Andy" Andrew Piccolo
April 14, 2026
Michael "Andy" Andrew Piccolo, 67, of Newport, NC (formerly of Reading, PA), passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Born on July 22, 1958, he was the son of the late Jacquelyn (DeWees) and Andrew Piccolo.
Michael graduated from Exeter Township High School. He spent time in Las Vegas and Washington before returning to...
Barrie Byland Himes
April 13, 2026
Barrie Byland Himes, 66, of Swansboro, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.
Barrie was born on February 17, 1960, in Onslow County, North Carolina, to the late Benjamin A. Byland and Mary J. Davis Byland. She carried with her a lifelong love of learning and a natural gift for nurturing others, which led...
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