Obituaries
John Patrick Policastro
Feb 7, 2026
John Patrick Policastro, 85, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
John was born on March 12, 1940, in Newark, New Jersey to the late Peter and Ann Policastro.
Those remaining to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Linda Policastro of Newport, NC; children, Terry Faraone (Joseph) of New York,...
CWO Gary Parks Day, USCG Retired
Feb 6, 2026
CWO Gary Parks Day, USCG Retired, 93, of Cedar Island, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kinston.
A memorial service, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 12th at Cedar Island Pilgrims Rest Free Will Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior...
Esther Belle Salter Brown
Feb 4, 2026
Esther Belle Salter Brown, 91, of Broad Creek, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.
A funeral service to honor Esther’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, February 9th at Broad Creek Church of God, officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park....
Larry Edward "Ed" Pond
Feb 3, 2026
Larry Edward “Ed” Pond, beloved husband and father, heard the trumpet and crossed to the other realm on February 3, 2026, aged 88 years.
A funeral service to honor Ed’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 14th at First Baptist Church of Davis, officiated by Rev. Chuck Houston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...
Thomas Scott "Scotty" Webb Jr.
Feb 2, 2026
Thomas “Scotty” Webb Jr., 61, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.
A memorial service to honor Scotty’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 8th at First Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Sarah Williams. The family invites friends to join them for a reception at the VFW Post 8986...
Sandra Lee Brazauskas
Feb 1, 2026
Sandra Lee Brazauskas, 79, of Peletier, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Sandra was born on December 18, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Frank and Margaret Vandetti. She found joy in life's quiet pleasures, collecting shells along the beach, getting lost in a good book, and spending time playing cards.
Those remaining include...
Charles Bennett Baswell
Feb 1, 2026
Charles Bennett Baswell, 84, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
A celebration of life service to honor Charles’ life will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, February 13th at Alabama National Cemetery.
Charles was born on November 23, 1941, in Pell, Alabama, to the late Allton and Beuna Baswell. He proudly served his...
Dr. Steven Alton McDonald
Feb 1, 2026
Dr. Steven Alton McDonald, 69, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Steven’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 7th at First Baptist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Frank Jarman. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Steven was born...
Woodie Herman Perkins
Feb 1, 2026
Woodie Herman Perkins, 80, of Morrisville, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Pruitt Health-Crystal Coast in Beaufort, North Carolina.
Woodie will be laid to rest privately at The Durham Muslin Cemetery in Durham, NC.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead City, NC.
Paul Edward Campbell
Jan 31, 2026
Paul Edward Campbell, 82, formerly of Carteret County, NC, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Universal Health Care in Greenville, NC.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
Jean A. Gwozdz
Jan 31, 2026
Jean A. Gwozdz, formerly Jean A. Munn, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at the age of 79.
Jean was born on September 30, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Ohio, and later resided in Newport, North Carolina.
Jean lived a life centered on love, family, and quiet strength. A devoted mother and grandmother, she was known for her kind heart, resilience, and...
Faith Robinson Walker
Jan 30, 2026
Faith Robinson Walker, 65, of Morehead City, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A memorial service to honor Faith’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, February 6th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland.
Faith was born on June 23, 1960, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late William...
Tammy Lee McNabb
Jan 30, 2026
Tammy Clever McNabb, 56, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 30, 2026, she left this world after a lengthy illness.
Tammy enjoyed a rich full life. She loved traveling and hanging out with her friends and family. She was an avid fisherwoman who enjoyed having a line in the water and teaching her...
Lola White Droudes
Jan 28, 2026
Lola White Droudes, 88, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 10, 1937, in Hillsville, Virginia, Lola was the daughter of the late Homer Howard White and Verlia (Beasley) White. She was the youngest of six children.
After moving to Roanoke, Lola met and married the love of her life,...
Warren David Edwards
Jan 28, 2026
Warren David Edwards, 82, of Smyrna, North Carolina, passed away into his Heavenly home on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral service to honor Warren’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 7th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Bill Hooper. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one...
Glenwood “Glen” Thomas Riggs
Jan 28, 2026
Glenwood “Glen” Thomas Riggs, 68, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Born on December 23, 1957, in Morehead City, Glen was the son of the late Randolph and Gertrude Riggs. He was a hardworking, dependable man who took great pride in his career as a truck driver with the North Carolina Department...
Dawn Rickerds Buchanan
Jan 28, 2026
Dawn Rickerds Buchanan, 61, of Stella, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.
A gathering of family and friends to honor Dawn's life will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, February 6th at Munden Funeral Home.
Dawn was born on April 12, 1964, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late John and Gloria...
Ronald David Graham
Jan 27, 2026
Ronald David Graham, 53, of Carteret County, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Onslow Memorial Hospital.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
Michel Chaanine Jr.
Jan 27, 2026
Michel Chaanine Jr., 54, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A gathering of family and friends to honor Michel’s life will be held from 2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will hold a private celebration of life service.
Born on October 25, 1971,...
Fred L. Petersen
Jan 27, 2026
Fred L. Petersen, 74, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
The family will have a private celebration of Fred’s life.
Born on August 30, 1951, in Eureka, California, Fred was the son of the late Kenneth and Emma Petersen. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps,...
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