Obituaries
Anita Hardesty
June 14, 2026
Anita Hardesty, 79, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
Her full obituary and service details, are to follow.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, Morehead City, N.C.
Penny Moreno
June 13, 2026
Penny Lou Cosner Moreno, 73, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, surrounded by her family.
A memorial service to honor Penny’s life will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, June 18 at Morehead Church of Christ, officiated by Pastor Winfred Felton. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m....
Judith Carol Ferguson
June 13, 2026
Judith Carol Ferguson, 83, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at UNC Medical Center.
Judy's service arrangements will be shared once they are finalized.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, Morehead City, N.C.
Troy "Terry" Maurice Garner Sr.
June 13, 2026
Troy “Terry” Garner Sr., 92, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at his home.
A graveside service to honor Terry’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 18 at Amariah Garner Cemetery in Newport, officiated by Jerry Garner. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 17 at...
Toby Kent Guthrie
June 12, 2026
Toby Kent Guthrie, 65, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at his home.
A memorial service to honor Toby’s life will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Bob Lowery. A private interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City.
Toby was born on August 26,...
Lina Rebecca “Becky” Blankenship
June 11, 2026
Lina Rebecca “Becky” Blankenship, 87, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on June 11th, 2026, at Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.
A memorial service to honor Becky’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 14th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Patrick Whaley. A reception will immediately follow the service.
Becky was born on September 18,...
L.G. "Barney" Kornegay
June 10, 2026
L.G. "Barney" Kornegay, 102, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Born on January 14, 1924, in Goldsboro, NC, Barney was the son of the late Junius and Sally Kornegay. He lived a long and meaningful life centered around faith, family, hard work, and service to others.
One of Barney's greatest blessings was...
Eleanor Ruth Garner
June 10, 2026
Eleanor "Ruth" Garner (81) went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
A funeral service to honor Ruth’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 13th at Newport Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Ken Hardin. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...
Jean Davis Sutherland
June 9, 2026
Jean Davis Sutherland, 89, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
Jean will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport.
Born on June 8, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jean was the daughter of the late Murphy and Althea Davis. Gifted with a sharp intellect and a lifelong...
Michael "Woo" Wooten
June 8, 2026
Michael “Woo” Wooten, 50, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Born on July 12, 1975, in Morehead City, NC, Michael was known and loved by family and friends simply as “Woo.” He was a hardworking man with a strong work ethic and exceptional talent in boat building. Through years of dedication and skill, he worked his...
Elizabeth "Lib" Fleming
June 7, 2026
Elizabeth "Lib" Fleming, 102, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Lib will be laid to rest at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport. Details regarding her memorial and graveside services will be announced once arrangements have been finalized. The family anticipates holding the service in the fall of 2026.
Lib was born...
James Edward Cox Jr.
June 7, 2026
James Edward Cox Jr., 80, of Bayboro, North Carolina crossed over the bar, on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.
James was born on March 9, 1946, in Conway, South Carolina, to the late James Edward Cox Sr. and Lois Cox. James AKA “Bossman” was a unique man. Upon completing his education, he worked as an engineer for...
Benjamin "Ben" Riley Bragan
June 5, 2026
Benjamin "Ben" Riley Bragan, 29, of Beaufort, NC, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Born on July 18, 1996, Ben's time with us was far too short, but his memory will remain forever in the hearts of those who loved him.
He is survived by his father, Thomas Paul Bragan of Morehead City, NC; brothers, Maxwell “Max” Bragan of Morehead City, NC...
Joy Knox Willis
June 4, 2026
Joy Knox Willis, 63, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Joy’s life will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, June 10th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In celebration of Joy’s vibrant spirit and her love of all things...
Marvin "Bruce" Owen Sr.
June 2, 2026
Marvin Bruce Owen, Sr., passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Pruitt Health Center in Beaufort, NC.
A private memorial service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Week’s Farm in Carteret County, receiving only the immediate family.
Bruce was born in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, NC, on April 17, 1942, to the late John Waverly Owen and Lillie Maude...
Gail Burdick
June 2, 2026
Gail Burdick, 56, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.
Gail was born on June 25,1969, in Providence, Rhode Island, to Edmund Ferreira and her mother, Loretta Ferreira. A woman of strength, determination, and an unforgettable sense of humor, Gail lived life on her own terms. She loved sharing a joke,...
Susan King Markuson
June 2, 2026
Susan King Markuson, 76, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Carteret Landing.
A funeral service to honor Susan's life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 4th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Jake Young. Susan will be laid to rest privately at Roselawn Burial Park in Martinsville, Virginia.
Susan was born...
Gladys Ocarroll Powell
June 1, 2026
Gladys Ocarroll Powell, 77, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 1, 2026.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Service details will be shared once finalized.
Gladys was born on December 12, 1948, in Chocowinity, North Carolina, to the late Joseph and Juanita Ocarroll.
A dedicated educator, Gladys spent many years as...
William "Bill" Messick
May 31, 2026
William “Bill” Messick, 69, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Bill was born on December 12, 1956, in Milford, Delaware, to the late Norman Jr. and Cleo Messick. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for six years, with assignments that took him to Scotland, Ireland,...
Lisa Lewis Kittrell
May 28, 2026
Lisa Lewis Kittrell, 59, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
A funeral service to honor Lisa’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 6th at First Methodist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Sarah Williams. The family will receive friends the evening prior from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.,...
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