Obituaries

Jeffery Alan Pearson

Jeffery Alan Pearson

June 10, 2026

Jeffery Alan Pearson, 60, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

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

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

L.G. "Barney" Kornegay

L.G. "Barney" Kornegay

June 10, 2026

L.G. "Barney" Kornegay, 102, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Born on January 14, 1924, in Goldsboro, NC, Barney was the son of the late Junius and Sally Kornegay. He lived a long and meaningful life centered around faith, family, hard work, and service to others.

One of Barney's greatest blessings was...

Eleanor Ruth Garner

Eleanor Ruth Garner

June 10, 2026

Eleanor "Ruth" Garner (81) went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

A funeral service to honor Ruth’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 13th at Newport Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Ken Hardin. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Jean Davis Sutherland

Jean Davis Sutherland

June 9, 2026

Jean Davis Sutherland, 89, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service to honor Jean's life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 3, at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport.

Born on June 8, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jean was the daughter of the late Murphy and Althea...

Michael "Woo" Wooten

Michael "Woo" Wooten

June 8, 2026

Michael “Woo” Wooten, 50, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026.

Born on July 12, 1975, in Morehead City, NC, Michael was known and loved by family and friends simply as “Woo.” He was a hardworking man with a strong work ethic and exceptional talent in boat building. Through years of dedication and skill, he worked his...

Elizabeth "Lib" Fleming

Elizabeth "Lib" Fleming

June 7, 2026

Elizabeth "Lib" Fleming, 102, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

A graveside service to honor Lib's life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 10th at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport. 

Lib was born on April 23, 1924, in Augustus County, Virginia, to the late Oscar G. Furr Sr. and...

James Edward Cox Jr.

James Edward Cox Jr.

June 7, 2026

James Edward Cox Jr., 80, of Bayboro, North Carolina crossed over the bar, on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.

James was born on March 9, 1946, in Conway, South Carolina, to the late James Edward Cox Sr. and Lois Cox. James AKA “Bossman” was a unique man. Upon completing his education, he worked as an engineer for...

Benjamin "Ben" Riley Bragan

Benjamin "Ben" Riley Bragan

June 5, 2026

Benjamin "Ben" Riley Bragan, 29, of Beaufort, NC, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Born on July 18, 1996, Ben's time with us was far too short, but his memory will remain forever in the hearts of those who loved him.

He is survived by his father, Thomas Paul Bragan of Morehead City, NC; brothers, Maxwell “Max” Bragan of Morehead City, NC...

Gelga Reyes Berti

Gelga Reyes Berti

June 4, 2026

Gelga Reyes Berti, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, friend, and servant-leader to her community, passed away on June 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends whose lives she touched so deeply. Her passing leaves an immeasurable void, but her legacy of kindness, generosity, and selfless service will continue to inspire all who knew her.

Born in Bacolod City...

Joy Knox Willis

Joy Knox Willis

June 4, 2026

Joy Knox Willis, 63, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

A memorial service to honor Joy’s life will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, June 10th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In celebration of Joy’s vibrant spirit and her love of all things...

Marvin "Bruce" Owen Sr.

Marvin "Bruce" Owen Sr.

June 2, 2026

Marvin Bruce Owen, Sr., passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Pruitt Health Center in Beaufort, NC.

A private memorial service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Week’s Farm in Carteret County, receiving only the immediate family.

Bruce was born in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, NC, on April 17, 1942, to the late John Waverly Owen and Lillie Maude...

Gail Burdick

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

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

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 Gladys' life will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 8th at Crossroads Baptist Church, 1802 US Highway 70 in New Bern.

Gladys was born on December 12, 1948, in Chocowinity, North Carolina, to the late Joseph and Juanita Ocarroll.

A...

William "Bill" Messick

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

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

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

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

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

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...