Obituaries

Sheli Guthrie Nix

Sheli Guthrie Nix

Nov 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sheli Guthrie Nix, 53, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Born on May 23, 1972, in Morehead City, Sheli was the beloved daughter of the late Ernest E. Guthrie and Linda Guthrie.

A creative spirit, Sheli enjoyed crafting and was known for...

Victoria "Vicky" Lee Adams

Victoria "Vicky" Lee Adams

Nov 6, 2025

Victoria “Vicky” Lee Adams, 58, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A celebration of Vicky’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 15th at Munden Funeral Home.

Vicky was born on January 27, 1967, in Whiteville, NC. She was a gifted craftsman, known for her meticulous work in restoring boats. Her...

Vicki Wallace

Vicki Wallace

Nov 5, 2025

Vicki Michelle Odom Wallace, 54, of New Bern, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2025.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Sunday, November 9th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. Vicki will be laid to rest privately at Odom Family Cemetery in New Bern.

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Ellen Rouse Buck

Ellen Rouse Buck

Nov 5, 2025

Ellen Rouse Buck, 76, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Ellen’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, November 10th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Richard Patterson. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Ellen...

Myron Ann “Nan” Smith

Myron Ann “Nan” Smith

Nov 5, 2025

Myron Ann “Nan” Smith, 79, of Atlantic, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Carteret Landing.

A funeral service to honor her life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Atlantic Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Steve Stephenson, Rev. Michael Fields, and Rev. Terry McInnis. Interment will...

Robert James O'Brien

Robert James O'Brien

Nov 3, 2025

Robert James O'Brien, 73, of Stella, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service to celebrate Robert's life will take place at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, North Carolina. Additionally, a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November...

Phyllis Francine Gentry

Phyllis Francine Gentry

Nov 1, 2025

Phyllis Francine Gentry, 85, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.

Phyllis was born on March 17, 1940, in Morehead City, NC, to the late Earl and Agatha O’Boyle. Born and raised in Morehead City, Phyllis developed a lifelong love for the coast. She especially enjoyed spending time by...

Sharlene Marie Spencer

Sharlene Marie Spencer

Oct 30, 2025

Sharlene Marie Spencer, 72, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

A celebration of Sharlene’s life will be planned for a later date.

Born on May 5, 1953, in Potsdam, New York, Sharlene was the beloved daughter of the late Donald Gaines Baxter and Barbara May Baxter. Her dedication and hard work were evident...

Gregory Steven "Steve" Vandiford

Gregory Steven "Steve" Vandiford

Oct 29, 2025

Gregory Steven "Steve" Vandiford, 66, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

A memorial service to honor Steve’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Clay Olsen.

Born on October 17, 1959, in Greenville, North Carolina, Steve was the beloved son of the...

Velma Colleen Krupa

Velma Colleen Krupa

Oct 29, 2025

Velma Colleen Fulcher Krupa, 90, of Sea Level, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center.

A funeral service to honor Colleen’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 4th at Sea Level Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Terry McInnis. Interment will follow at Styron’s Creek Cemetery in Sea Level. The family...

Melva Lee Gooding

Melva Lee Gooding

Oct 28, 2025

Melva Lee Gooding, 93, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A graveside service to honor Melva’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, November 3rd at Trenton Municipal Cemetery in Trenton, officiated by Rev. Rick Smith. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Sunday,...

Milton Owen Mitchum Jr. “Skunk”

Milton Owen Mitchum Jr. “Skunk”

Oct 28, 2025

Milton Owen Mitchum Jr. “Skunk”, 73, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center.

A memorial service honoring his life will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, November 3rd at Graham Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church in Mill Creek, Rev. Chad Graham officiating. The family invites friends to gather one hour prior to...

Patricia "Patti" Fowler

Patricia "Patti" Fowler

Oct 28, 2025

Patricia “Patti” Fowler, 69, of Beaufort, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

A memorial service to honor Patti’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, November 7th, at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through her obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website.

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Kyle William Shertzer

Kyle William Shertzer

Oct 27, 2025

Kyle William Shertzer, 54, of Morehead City, North Carolina, departed this life on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Duke University Hospital.

A memorial service to honor Kyle’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 8th at St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Salter Path.

Born on August 11, 1971, in Los Angeles, California, Kyle was the son of...

Sarah Frances Dickens Carr

Sarah Frances Dickens Carr

Oct 26, 2025

Sarah Frances Dickens Carr, 88, of Morehead City, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Carteret Health Care, Morehead City.

A celebration of Sarah’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 9th at First Baptist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Dr. Nate Leonard and Rev. Tommy Vinson. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until...

William Denny Faust

William Denny Faust

Oct 26, 2025

William “Denny” Faust, 79, of Newport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A funeral service to honor Denny’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 29th at Reece’s Chapel, officiated by Rev. James Chadwick. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.,...

Patricia Jean Timek Lopedote

Patricia Jean Timek Lopedote

Oct 25, 2025

Patricia Jean Timek Lopedote, 72, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at her home.

Patricia was born on March 8, 1953, in Spangler, Pennsylvania, to the late Vincent and Flora Ione Timek. Patricia was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. To her siblings, she was not only a sister but a lifelong best friend. She...

James Robert Powell

James Robert Powell

Oct 25, 2025

James Robert Powell, 60, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at WakeMed in Raleigh.

Born on October 4, 1965, in Morehead City, NC, James was the son of the late Robert and Lois Powell. He dedicated his life to his passion for cooking, working as a cook in local restaurants. He always enjoyed sharing delicious meals...

Helen Louise Williamson Beacham

Helen Louise Williamson Beacham

Oct 25, 2025

Helen Louise Williamson Beacham, 88, of Gloucester, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

A funeral service to honor Helen’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 29th at Free Grace Wesleyan Church on Harkers Island, officiated by Rev. Clinton Nelson. Interment will follow at Styron...

SSgt Anthony “Tony” Raymond Ridenour (USMC Retired)

SSgt Anthony “Tony” Raymond Ridenour (USMC Retired)

Oct 25, 2025

SSgt Anthony “Tony” Raymond Ridenour (USMC Retired), 78, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

A celebration of Tony’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, December 8, 2025 at the VFW Post 7315 in Havelock. 

Born on October 12, 1947, in Perry, Florida, Tony was the beloved son of the late Raymond and...