Obituaries
Jimmie "JD" Phillips
August 22, 2026
Jimmie “JD” Phillips, 66, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.
Jimmie, known to family and friends as JD was born on July 8, 1960, in Havelock, North Carolina, at Cherry Point, to the late Willie and Bertha Phillips Barnes.
JD was a beloved man who never shied away from a hard day’s...
Gina Fogarty-Holstad
August 21, 2026
Gina Fogarty-Holstad, 73, of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
Gina was born on September 4, 1952, in Florida, to the late Robert Edwin and Georgia Theresia Fogarty. Gina was a long-time civil service employee and worked part time at Hamric-Patterson Tax and Accounting. She was a good, loving wife, sister,...
Francis Patrick Bollig
August 20, 2026
Francis Patrick Bollig, 69, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
Memorial contributions may be made to assist the family with funeral expenses by clicking here.Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
Betty Jean Hinchman
August 20, 2026
Betty Jean Hinchman, of Morehead City, North Carolina, formerly of Beverly, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Our loving mother and grandmother will be deeply missed as she entered her eternal home. Betty was a woman of strong faith who loved the Lord deeply. Her faith was an important part of who she...
Leo Barrington "Barry" Page Sr.
August 19, 2026
Leo Barrington “Barry” Page Sr. 85, of Ocean, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on August 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy rooted in faith, family, and an unwavering work ethic.
A funeral service to honor Barry’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 25th, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Norm Waligora. The family will...
Joseph William Tortorice Sr.
August 18, 2026
Joseph William Tortorice Sr., born August 28, 1940, passed away peacefully at his home in Morehead City, North Carolina, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
A funeral mass to honor Joseph’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 20th at St. Egbert Catholic Church in Morehead City, presided by Rev. Ryszard Kolodziej.
A celebration...
Paula Jane Hoyle Vanicek
August 17, 2026
Paula Jane Hoyle Vanicek, 61, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Memorial contributions may be made to assist the family with funeral expenses by clilcking here.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.
George Washington Gusler Jr.
August 15, 2026
George Washington Gusler Jr., 78, of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at his home in Cape Carteret. He was surrounded by his wife, Sally, daughter, Alison and son, Greg.
George was born on October 21, 1947, in Collinsville, Virginia and graduated from John D. Bassett High School. In 1966 he enlisted in the Army and...
John Andrew Willard Sr.
August 15, 2026
John Andrew Willard Sr., 84, of Cedar Point, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at his home.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Morehead City, NC.
Curtis Ray Hollowell
August 14, 2026
Curtis Ray Hollowell, 58, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A funeral service to honor Curtis's life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 22nd at Munden Funeral Home, presided by Pastor Rick Aldridge. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6...
Richard "Dickie" Haywood Griffis Sr.
August 13, 2026
Richard "Dickie" Haywood Griffis Sr., 88, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Dickie’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 30th, at Munden Funeral Home. Following the service, the family will welcome friends to join them for a reception and time of fellowship.
Dickie...
Lois Eugenia Prettyman
August 13, 2026
Lois Eugenia Prettyman, 82, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
Lois was born on July 12, 1944, in Harbeson, Delaware. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing along to her favorite tunes. Lois also loved playing Bingo, where she could share plenty of laughs and good...
Frank Eldridge "Buddy" Benton
August 12, 2026
Frank Eldridge "Buddy" Benton, 91, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Mr. Benton was laid to rest privately at the Bethel Town Cemetery in Bethel, North Carolina, on August 19, 2026.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Frank's favorite...
Jack "Jackie" McQueen
August 12, 2026
Jack "Jackie" McQueen, 84, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on August 12, 2026, with his wife and daughter by his side.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, August 22nd at Munden Funeral Home, with a short ceremony beginning at 2:30 p.m. to honor Jack’s life.
Jack was born in Donora, Pennsylvania, to the late...
Judith "Judy" Guthrie Conner
August 11, 2026
Judith “Judy” Guthrie Conner, 91, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral service to honor Judy’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 17, at Franklin Memorial Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Ron Gurganus. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Judy...
Ronald David Maxwell
August 10, 2026
Ronald David Maxwell, 93, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A memorial service honoring Ronald’s life will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. The family will receive friends one hour prior...
Russell Jay Roy
August 9, 2026
Russell Jay Roy, 70, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at ECU Health Medical Center.
Russell was born on March 19, 1956, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to Donald and Barbara Roy. He was one of seven children and grew up surrounded by the love and companionship of his large family. During his younger years, Russell especially enjoyed...
Bethany Faith Erskine Kravets
August 8, 2026
Bethany Faith Erskine Kravets passed from this life to her eternal reward August 8th, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. She was 37 years old.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday August 15th, 2026, at The Sanctuary of Newport, 8125 US 70 East, Newport, NC 28570. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. with services...
James "Jimmy" Leveridge
August 8, 2026
James “Jimmy” Leveridge, 76, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A memorial service to honor Jimmy’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, August 14 at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. David Huffman. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service....
Charles "Alan" Beeson
August 7, 2026
Charles "Alan" Beeson passed away peacefully in his sleep and entered into the arms of Jesus on Friday, August 7, 2026.
A Celebration of Life to honor Alan will be held at a later date.
Originally from King, North Carolina, he was a graduate of South Stokes High School (Class of 1985). He and his mother moved to the Crystal Coast shortly...
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