Obituaries
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.,...
Sharon Coggins Woolard
May 27, 2026
Sharon Coggins Woolard, 65, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
A memorial service to honor Sharon's life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 6, at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until the service begins.
Sharon was born on October 9, 1960, in Greenville, NC, to...
Lee Bridgers Currin
May 27, 2026
Lee Bridgers Currin, 90, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations, Havelock, NC.
Bonnie Elise Daulton Erickson
May 26, 2026
Bonnie Elise Daulton Erickson passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026. She was born on May 22, 1942, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Jack and Marion Daulton.
Bonnie pursued her undergraduate degree at Lake Erie College in Ohio and later at Douglass College in New Jersey, eventually graduating Summa cum Laude at the University of North Carolina at Chapel...
Phillip Burton Smith
May 26, 2026
Phillip Burton Smith, 86, of Davis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with his loved ones by his side.
A funeral service to honor Phillip’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 29th at First Baptist Church of Davis, officiated by Rev. Chuck Houston and Ted Smith. The family will receive friends...
Judith "Judy" Willis Sanders
May 24, 2026
Judith "Judy" Willis Sanders, 80, of Marshallberg, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at home.
A private celebration of life for friends and family will be held Saturday, July 4, 2026, on what would have been her 81st birthday.
Judy was the kind of woman whose love for her family showed in every choice she made and every...
Jalaha Dize Villareal
May 23, 2026
Jalaha Dize Villareal, 39, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Pastor Jim Hendrix. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m....
Timothy "Tim" Sheldon Bradford
May 23, 2026
Timothy “Tim” Sheldon Bradford, 86, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at ECU Health Medical Center following a brief illness.
A service of thanksgiving and remembrance to honor Tim’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 27th at Saint Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Salter Path.
Tim was born on March 27,...
Albert George Charlton
May 22, 2026
Albert George Charlton, Master Sergeant USMC (Retired), 80, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Duke University Hospital.
His funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Riverside United Methodist Church in New Bern, officiated by Rev. Peg O. Witt. Interment will follow at Coastal Carolina Veteran’s Cemetery in...
Elizabeth Ann Giatras
May 22, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Giatras, 53, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Friday, May 22, 2026.
A memorial service to honor Elizabeth’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 29th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.
Born on July 11, 1972, in Park Ridge, Illinois, Elizabeth was the beloved daughter of Carl and Grace Bodner. She was...
Stefany Grimes
May 21, 2026
Stefany Grimes, 86, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at PruittHealth - Crystal Coast.
Born on January 13, 1940, in Washington, DC, Stefany was the beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy Grimes. She built a meaningful career in television and news production, working with Voice of America as well as several notable TV...
Brenda Sue Zimmer
May 21, 2026
Brenda Sue Zimmer, 74, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.
Born on January 8, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan, Brenda was the beloved daughter of the late Kenneth and Phyllis Zimmer.
In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Warner.
Memorial contributions may be made to assist the family...
Margaret "Peggy" Ann Deneau
May 20, 2026
Margaret “Peggy” Watson Deneau, 76, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her home early Wednesday morning, May 20, 2026.
Peggy was born on October 15, 1949, in Manhattan, New York, to the late Dr. Robert Fletcher and Francis Donohue Watson. During his career, her father published over 35 papers in numerous medical and scientific societies and retired...
Stephanie Ann Smith
May 19, 2026
Stephanie Ann Smith, 82, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Morehead City, North Carolina, having been a resident there since March 2020.
Born Stephanie Ann Horsman, on March 12, 1944, at Columbia Hospital for Women, in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Charles Stephen Horsman, of Baltimore, Maryland,...
Wallace Jackson Conner
May 17, 2026
Wallace Jackson Conner, 92, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Embassy in Morehead City.
A memorial service to honor Wallace’s life will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, May 22, at Harlowe United Methodist Church, 4261 NC Highway 101, Newport. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from...
Joseph C. "Joe" Willis Jr.
May 16, 2026
Joseph C. "Joe" Willis Jr., 61, of Harkers Island, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Pruitt Health Care.
A funeral service to celebrate Joe’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 21st at Refuge Fellowship Church, officiated by Rev. Manley B. Rose Jr. and Rev. Jack Mumford. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery....
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