Obituaries

Allen Hutson

Allen Hutson

Jul 28, 2025

Allen Hutson, 75, of Mill Creek, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, August 5th at the home of Julie Hutson 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m., at 480 Mill Creek Road, in Newport. A graveside service with military honors will be held at...

Alan "P.R." Meacham

Alan "P.R." Meacham

Jul 27, 2025

Alan “P.R.” Meacham, 33, of Newport, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Carteret Health Care.

Alan was born in Olean, New York on September 7, 1991.

Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Brittany Meacham; mom, Darla Richner of Morehead City; and his fur kitties, Nala and Tinkerbell.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kent Meacham. 

As...

Calvin Eugene "Gene" Garner

Calvin Eugene "Gene" Garner

Jul 27, 2025

Calvin Eugene “Gene” Garner, 70, of Newport, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025 at Carteret Health Care.

Services will be scheduled at a later date.

Gene was born on September 13, 1954, to the late Charles Thomas and Lydia Bell Garner.

Those remaining to cherish his memory are his sons; Charles Eugene Garner (Roxanne Shadley) and Timothy Brian Garner of West Portsmouth,...

Marena "Collo" Brooks

Marena "Collo" Brooks

Jul 26, 2025

Marena “Collo” Brooks, 87, of Harkers Island, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, at Carteret Health Care, surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 31st, at Harkers Island Pentecostal Holiness Church, officiated by Rev. Dell Murphy and Rev. Paul Loftin. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery. The family will receive...

Earnest Edward Guthrie, Jr.

Earnest Edward Guthrie, Jr.

Jul 25, 2025

Earnest “Eddie” Edward Guthrie, Jr., 67 of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on July 25, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Eddie’s life will be held at 3p.m., Sunday, August 3, at Cedar Point Pentecostal Holiness Church officiated by Pastor David Harper.

Eddie was born on June 4, 1958, in Morehead City, NC to the late Ernest and...

Richard Whittaker

Richard Whittaker

Jul 25, 2025

Richard Edgar Merrit Whittaker, 80, of Newport, passed away on July 25, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.

A service to honor Richard’s life will be held at a later date.

Richard, was a dedicated employee of Carteret County Schools for 33 years. Known for his strong work ethic and kind spirit, he spent his career as a custodian, always taking...

James Lee Pittman

James Lee Pittman

Jul 24, 2025

James Lee Pittman, 81, of Newport, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service to honor James’s life will be held 10am on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Gethsemane Memorial Park with military honors.

James was born on March 13, 1944, in Morehead City, North Carolina, to the late Jimmie and Vida Pittman. A proud veteran...

John Richard Compton Sr.

John Richard Compton Sr.

Jul 23, 2025

MSgt John Richard Compton Sr., United States Marine Corps, Retired, passed away at the age of 87 in Newport, North Carolina, on July 23, 2025.

In recognition of John's service to our country, a graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 10a.m. on Thursday, July 31st, at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, NC.

John was born on October...

Gene Clayton Mason Sr.

Gene Clayton Mason Sr.

Jul 23, 2025

Gene Clayton Mason Sr., 81, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center.

At Gene’s request, the family will have a private memorial service to be held on July 28th at Munden Funeral Home.

Born on March 4, 1944, in Beaufort, NC, Gene was the son of the late Primrose and Lena Mason....

SSG Robert Thibeault (US Army Retired)

SSG Robert Thibeault (US Army Retired)

Jul 23, 2025

SSG Robert Thibeault (US Army Retired), 84, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his home with his loved ones by his side.

A funeral service honoring Robert’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 2nd at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, officiated by Chaplain Jeremy Slagle. The family will receive friends...

Marion Ridgeway Redmond

Marion Ridgeway Redmond

Jul 22, 2025

Marion Ridgeway Redmond, 75, of Harkers Island, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

Marion was born on November 14, 1949, in Columbia, South Carolina, to the late Erwin T. “Ridge” Ridgeway Jr. and Edith "Deta" Aldrich Ridgeway. After spending the first part of her life living and working in Raleigh, Marion began her Second...

Randall Puryear Cheek

Randall Puryear Cheek

Jul 22, 2025

Randall Puryear Cheek, 93, of Morehead City, North Carolina, departed his earthly body on July 22, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, July 25th at Munden Funeral Home. Randall will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Randall was the...

Raymond Gene Carter

Raymond Gene Carter

Jul 19, 2025

Raymond Gene Carter, 102, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service, with military honors, will be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 24th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 6 p.m. Ray will be laid to rest next to his late...

Rebecca Ammons Thompson

Rebecca Ammons Thompson

Jul 19, 2025

Rebecca Ammons Thompson, 66, of Stella, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.

Carl James Gigee

Carl James Gigee

Jul 19, 2025

Carl James Gigee, 84, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

A celebration of Carl’s life, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 26th at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the service can...

Alexander "Kaz" Kaszas

Alexander "Kaz" Kaszas

Jul 18, 2025

Alexander "Kaz" Kaszas, 79, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Kaz was born on August 20, 1945, in Eger, Hungary, to the late Sandor and Anna Kaszas. As a Hungarian refugee, Kaz came to the United States in 1956. Soon after high school, Kaz entered the United State Marine Corps. Following the...

Emma Miller Gentry

Emma Miller Gentry

Jul 18, 2025

Emma Miller Gentry, 92, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Emma will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Born on May 28, 1933, in Hertford, North Carolina, Emma was the daughter of the late William and Margurette Miller. She was a devoted Christian woman, deeply committed to her faith, and...

James Leon Burrow

James Leon Burrow

Jul 18, 2025

James Leon Burrow, 71, of Swansboro, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Carteret Health Care with his family by his side.

A celebration of life service will take place in Leon's honor at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 26th, at the Carteret County Speedway, officiated by Bob Lowery.

James, known to all as Leon, was born on March...

Charles A. “Chuck” Kyle Jr.

Charles A. “Chuck” Kyle Jr.

Jul 17, 2025

Charles A. “Chuck” Kyle Jr., 94, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on July 17, 2025.

A memorial service to honor Chuck’s life will be held at 6 p.m., Saturday, August 2nd at Broad Creek Church of God, officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall following the service.

Born on December 28,...

Major John C. Deibert III, USMC, Retired,

Major John C. Deibert III, USMC, Retired,

Jul 17, 2025

Major John “Johnny” Charles Deibert III, USMC, Retired, 89, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 22nd at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor Bill Klear.

Born on September 8, 1935, in Prince William County, Virginia, Johnny...