Obituaries

Tracy Ward Samonds

Tracy Ward Samonds

Dec 3, 2021

Tracy Ward Samonds, 56, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Carteret Health Care.

Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, December 10, 2021, at Salter Path United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Donald Thomas. Following the service, the family invites you to join them for a gathering at the family home...

Jean Goebel Parker

Jean Goebel Parker

Dec 3, 2021

We are sad to announce our loved one, Jean Goebel Parker, 82 years, of Morehead City, has passed on December 3, 2021.

Jean was born in Sioux City, Iowa, but called Carteret County home. She worked for Carteret County Public School System and retired after many years of service as the executive assistant to the school board...

Harry James Archer Jr.

Harry James Archer Jr.

Dec 2, 2021

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Harry James Archer, Jr. of Atlantic Beach, NC passed away on December 2, 2021.  He was born on April 7, 1935, in Portsmouth, Virginia to Mary O’Dell and Harry James Archer.

Harry and Janie Smith Archer, his wife of 49 years, met while...

Richard "Rick" Teal Reece

Richard "Rick" Teal Reece

Dec 1, 2021

Richard “Rick” Teal Reece, 71, of Morehead City, NC passed away on December 1, 2021, at Carolina East Medical Center after a long illness.

His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., January 14, 2022, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Morehead City, NC. The family will receive friends an hour...

Landon Theodore Hall

Landon Theodore Hall

Dec 1, 2021

Landon Theodore Hall Sr., 85, of Mill Creek, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Landon’s memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 4th, at St. James United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Tom Supplee.  The family will receive friends an hour prior.

Landon...

William "Bill" Campbell

William "Bill" Campbell

Dec 1, 2021

In the early morning of December 1, 2021, William “Bill” Campbell reached his final curtain at the age of 97.

His funeral service will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, December 12th at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, Beaufort, NC. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Morehead City, NC.

Bill was born in Chester,...

David C. Jeans

David C. Jeans

Nov 30, 2021

MGySgt David C. Jeans Sr., USMC Retired, 83, of Havelock, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at his home.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Impact Church, 5370-J Highway 70, in Morehead City.

David was born in Troy, Michigan, on July 17,...

Ray "Gene" Eugene Morris

Ray "Gene" Eugene Morris

Nov 29, 2021

Ray “Gene” Eugene Morris, 78, of New Bern, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at Riverpoint Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Ray was born in Moore Haven, Florida, on March 20, 1943, to the late Clarence and Courtney Morris. Working as a Tire Installer, he was employed at various shops in Carteret County. He loved going to...

Duncan McCallister Denny Clendenin

Duncan McCallister Denny Clendenin

Nov 28, 2021

Duncan McCallister Denny Clendenin, 23, of Newport, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, December 9th, at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends an hour prior. Interment will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens.

Duncan resided with his grandfather, Gary Holliday and wife...

Tina Stilwell

Tina Stilwell

Nov 27, 2021

Tina Stilwell, 57, of Grifton, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations in Havelock, NC.

Kenneth "Ken" Alan Hudson

Kenneth "Ken" Alan Hudson

Nov 27, 2021

Kenneth “Ken” Alan Hudson, Sr., 78, of Newport, passed away, Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Carolina East Medical Center.

His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Munden Funeral Home.

Ken was born in Thomasville, North Carolina, on June 15, 1943, to the late Christopher “C.C.” and...

Gertrude Bergeron Estave

Gertrude Bergeron Estave

Nov 27, 2021

Gertrude Bergeron Estave, 96, of Newport, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Riverpoint Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Bern.

Gertrude was born in Houma, Louisiana, on April 15, 1925, to the late Abibader, and Alice Bergeron. She was a devoted catholic and loved watching football. She will be forever missed by her family....

Carl D. Wheeler

Carl D. Wheeler

Nov 26, 2021

MGySgt Carl D. Wheeler, Retired U.S. Marine Corps, 70, of Newport, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan.

His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 11th, at Camp Albemarle, officiated by Rev. David Price.  For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through...

Jeremy Tyson Aycock

Jeremy Tyson Aycock

Nov 26, 2021

Jeremy Tyson Aycock, 37, of Swansboro, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021.

His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 1, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. Jeremy was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, on May 18, 1984, to Robert and Julia Aycock. Earning his living as a fisherman, Jeremy...

Philip C. Saleet

Philip C. Saleet

Nov 25, 2021

Philip C. Saleet, 75, of Newport, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at his home.

Philip was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 8, 1946, to the late Emmett and Madge Saleet. Following high school, Philip joined the United States Navy where he bravely served during the Vietnam War. Having a long career with the airlines,...

Dorothy “Dottie” Ann Colvell

Dorothy “Dottie” Ann Colvell

Nov 25, 2021

Dorothy “Dottie” Ann Colvell, 74, of Beaufort, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, December 3rd, at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service.

Dorothy or Dottie as she was most...

Rita Murdoch Conner

Rita Murdoch Conner

Nov 23, 2021

Rita Murdoch Conner, 69, of Beaufort, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at the Hospice House in Greenville.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, November 29th, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Sara Williams. She will be laid to rest at the North River United Methodist...

Yvonne Gregory

Yvonne Gregory

Nov 22, 2021

On the evening of November 22nd, 2021, Yvonne Gregory transitioned at the age of 70 at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, NC.

Von’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 at 11am, with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock.

Yvonne, affectionately known...

James Graham

James Graham

Nov 22, 2021

James Graham, 60, of Mill Creek, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, December 4th, at Graham Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church, officiated by Rev. Bill Hooper. Interment will follow at Graham Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery in Mill Creek. ...

Richard Shutt

Richard Shutt

Nov 22, 2021

Richard Shutt, 74, of Newport, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at Carteret Health Care.

The family will have a celebration of Richard's life at a later date.

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

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