Obituaries

Gary Landen

Gary Landen

Oct 14, 2025

Gary Landen, 72, formerly of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Gary's service arrangements and his 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.

Rev. Mary Ellen Jones

Rev. Mary Ellen Jones

Oct 13, 2025

Rev. Mary Ellen Jones, 91, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Services for Rev. Jones will be announced once finalized.

Born on February 4, 1934, in Kokomo, Indiana, Mary was known for her radiant smile and infectious laughter. Her quick wit often turned everyday moments into laughter-filled memories. A dedicated...

Barbara Anne Rouse Clarke

Barbara Anne Rouse Clarke

Oct 13, 2025

Barbara Anne Rouse Clarke, 72, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

The family will host a viewing on Friday, October 17th, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. We welcome you to join us there and then the following morning, a...

Janice Cheryl Hamilton

Janice Cheryl Hamilton

Oct 11, 2025

Janice Cheryl Hamilton, 72, of Atlantic, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

A memorial service to honor Janice’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 15th at Hunting Quarters Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Wayne Warren. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service as well as following the...

Robert "Bobby" Joseph Martel

Robert "Bobby" Joseph Martel

Oct 10, 2025

Robert "Bobby" Joseph Martel, 75, of Cedar Point, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Friday, October 10, 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.

Danielle Motto

Danielle Motto

Oct 10, 2025

Our hearts are heavy as we share that Danielle Motto, age 37, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, after a brave and courageous fight with cancer. Through every moment of her journey, Danielle showed incredible strength, faith, and grace-a true testament to the beautiful soul she was.

A memorial service for Danielle will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday October...

John Kevin MacWilliams

John Kevin MacWilliams

Oct 9, 2025

John Kevin MacWilliams, 69, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Services to honor John’s life will be held on Saturday, November 8th. There will be a visitation from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, with a brief service taking place at 3 p.m. A celebration of John's life will...

Betty Jo Cogar Eubanks

Betty Jo Cogar Eubanks

Oct 9, 2025

Betty Jo Cogar Eubanks, 77, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

A memorial service to honor Betty’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 18th at First Baptist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Dr. Nate Leonard and Rev. Darrell Williams. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

GySgt. James Randall Frabutt (USMC Retired)

GySgt. James Randall Frabutt (USMC Retired)

Oct 9, 2025

GySgt. James Randall Frabutt (USMC Retired), 74, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

A gathering of family and friends to honor James’ life will take place from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, October 18th at Munden Funeral Home.

Born on July 6, 1951, in Ashtabula, Ohio, James was the beloved son of...

Elizabeth Colvin Miller

Elizabeth Colvin Miller

Oct 9, 2025

Elizabeth Colvin Miller, 80, born on October 26, 1944, in Glasgow, Scotland and passed away peacefully at her home in Morehead City, North Carolina, on October 9, 2025.

Elizabeth worked as a respiratory therapist for over thirty years at Carteret General Hospital and for short durations at Iredell Memorial and Davis Hospital in Statesville, NC.

She was a devoted wife to Jim,...

Charles "Chuck" Douglas Marino Sr.

Charles "Chuck" Douglas Marino Sr.

Oct 8, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Douglas Marino Sr. 87 of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Croatan Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

A celebration of life with be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday October 18th at Sound View Original Free Will Baptist Church, 1734 Highway 24 in Newport.

Born on August 12, 1938, in Mamaroneck, New York. Charles was...

Minnie Frances Compton

Minnie Frances Compton

Oct 7, 2025

Minnie Frances Compton, 84, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A funeral service to honor Minnie’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 15th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Chaplain Rick Brooks. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow...

Rosalie Cathrine Faraone

Rosalie Cathrine Faraone

Oct 5, 2025

Rosalie Cathrine Faraone, 99, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Carteret Landing.

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

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

William Porter Wilson Jr.

William Porter Wilson Jr.

Oct 5, 2025

William Porter Wilson, Jr., known as Porter, passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 81 in Morehead City, North Carolina.

Born on May 2, 1944, in Annapolis, Maryland to Bill and Eleanor Wilson, Porter was a standout basketball player at Annapolis High School and the younger brother to his spirited sisters, Mary and Wilma.

A small memorial was held...

Joanne Renee Walsh Klinger

Joanne Renee Walsh Klinger

Oct 4, 2025

On October 4, 2025, surrounded by love, Joanne Renee Walsh Klinger’s courageous 15-month fight with neuroendocrine carcinoma came to an end at Carteret Health Care. She was 56 years old.

A celebration of Joanne’s life will be planned at a later date, where family and friends can gather to honor her memory.

Born on March 31, 1969, Joanne was the daughter of...

Janis Leigh Johns Quinn

Janis Leigh Johns Quinn

Oct 2, 2025

Janis Leigh Johns Quinn, 62, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home under Hospice care on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

A memorial service to honor Jan’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 19th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Pastor Frank Jarman. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Geraldine Agen

Geraldine Agen

Sep 30, 2025

What does it mean when you hear a kingdom has fallen? It means coming together and embracing the strength and beauty that was put in order by a phenomenal leader like Geraldine Agen who passed away on September 30, 2025, at the wonderful age of 100

Filling the footsteps are her beloved three children, Gregory, Cheryl, and Barbara, who will forever...

Betty Gaydon Davis

Betty Gaydon Davis

Sep 30, 2025

Betty Gaydon Davis passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025. She was a devoted grandmother, sister, and mother, whose vibrant spirit touched everyone she met.

Betty was born on August 9, 1946, at Alamance County Hospital in Burlington, NC, she was the beloved only daughter of Joe and Opal Gaydon of Graham. She grew up alongside her older brother, Bobby Joe...

Marie Alstine Quinn Skinner

Marie Alstine Quinn Skinner

Sep 30, 2025

Marie Alstine Quinn Skinner, known to most as “Nana,” 100, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

A funeral service to celebrate Alstine’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 3rd at Soundview Original Free Will Baptist Church in Newport, officiated by Rev. Grady Simpson and Rev. Robert Langley....

Christopher Micheal Holder

Christopher Micheal Holder

Sep 29, 2025

Christopher "Chris" Micheal Holder, 38, passed away on Monday, September 29, at his home in Garden Grove, California.

Chris’ family invites all to celebrate his life at 3:00pm on Friday, October 10, 2025, at First Methodist Church, Havelock, NC. The family will receive visitors in the hour before the service. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through...