Obituaries

Sybil C. Johnson

Sybil C. Johnson

October 29, 2022

Sybil C. Johnson, 88, of Emerald Isle, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Crystal Coast Hospice House. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 1st, at Swansboro United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Regina Harrison. The family will receive friends following the service. Her graveside service will be held at 1 p.m.,...

Helen Deloris McElroy

Helen Deloris McElroy

October 29, 2022

Helen Deloris McElroy, 84, of Morehead City, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2022, after an extended illness. Helen was born on September 15, 1938, to the late Chancer and Elizabeth (Williams) Hill in Smith Creek (South Charleston), West Virginia.

Nicknamed "Doll" by her family, Helen frequently shared fond memories of her childhood...

Rodney A. Williams

Rodney A. Williams

October 28, 2022

Rodney A. Williams, 75, of Newport, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at his home.

A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 3, at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Grady Simpson. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through his obituary page on Munden...

Joseph Whiteman

Joseph Whiteman

October 27, 2022

Joseph Whiteman, 92, of Havelock, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Carolina East Medical Center. 

His memorial service with full military honors, will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2022, at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, officiated by Rev. Jim Braswell. The family will receive friends following the service. For those unable...

Audrey Mitchell Piner

Audrey Mitchell Piner

October 27, 2022

Audrey Mitchell Piner, 86, of Atlantic Beach, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.

A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, October 30th, at Victoria Cemetery on Star Church Road in Marshallberg, officiated by Rev. Mark Lykins.

Audrey was born on August 22,...

Ancil W. Jones

Ancil W. Jones

October 26, 2022

C.P.O. Ancil W. Jones, Retired, 62, of Havelock passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Carolina East Medical Center.

His memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, November 5th, at Life Point Church in Morehead City, officiated by Pastor Ray Conner.

Ancil was born on November 18, 1959, in Alliance,...

Richard "Dick" Dexter Eubanks Sr.

Richard "Dick" Dexter Eubanks Sr.

October 26, 2022

Richard "Dick" Dexter Eubanks Sr., 97, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at his home.

A private graveside service, with military honors, will be held at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Richard, or Dick as he was known by all, was born on December 19, 1924, in Morehead City, North Carolina, to...

Dorothy "Dot" Karcher

Dorothy "Dot" Karcher

October 26, 2022

Dorothy "Dot" Karcher, 77, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at her home.

Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 30th, at Munden Funeral Home.

Dot was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 24, 1945, to the late Edward and Dorothy Coates. She married the love...

Barbara Edwards Stallings

Barbara Edwards Stallings

October 25, 2022

Barbara Edwards Stallings, 86, of Morehead City, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Barbara was born on February 2, 1936, in New Bern, North Carolina, to the late Samuel and Carrie Williams Edwards. Her love for the Lord was expressed in numerous ways, especially through the hymns she loved to sing....

Steven Blackburn Sr.

Steven Blackburn Sr.

October 25, 2022

Steven Blackburn Sr., 48, of Havelock, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at his home.

Steve was born on March 10, 1974, in Pickens County, Alabama, to Otha and Anna Blackburn. He was the owner and operator of the Discount Handyman for over 3 years. Steve had a strong work ethic and was always keeping busy....

Jason Taylor

Jason Taylor

October 24, 2022

Jason Taylor, 40, of Havelock, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 28th, at Taylor Cemetery in Harlowe. Jason was born on September 21, 1982, in Morehead City, North Carolina to John and Faye Taylor. Growing up in Harlowe, Jason graduated with the...

Mario "Tony" Faiella

Mario "Tony" Faiella

October 24, 2022

Mario “Tony” Faiella, age 90, of Hamstead, North Carolina Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1932. Died on October 24, 2022, at his home.

Tony was the son of the late Salvatore and Annina Cardinale Faiella. He was a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran with 20 years of service, serving in the Korean War from 1950 through...

Alva Ray Schmidt Jr.

Alva Ray Schmidt Jr.

October 24, 2022

Alva Ray Schmidt, Jr., 69, of Beaufort, died October 24, 2022, at his residence. He valiantly fought stage four kidney cancer for the last four years.

Alva was born March 3, 1953, in Philadelphia, the son of Alva Ray Schmidt, Sr. and Ruth Minter Schmidt. “Owl” obtained his Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Temple University...

Richard Stuart

Richard Stuart

October 22, 2022

Richard Stuart, 52, of Newport, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at his home.

Richard was born on May 1, 1970, in New Milford, Connecticut, to Richard and Charlotte Stuart. He passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He is survived by his parents, Richard and Charlotte Stuart of Newport; sister, Rachel...

David Thomas Bayliss

David Thomas Bayliss

October 22, 2022

David Thomas Bayliss, 72, of Havelock, passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at his home.

Per David’s request, no services will be held.

David was born on March 21, 1950, in New Bern, North Carolina, to the late Richard and Mae Belle Bayliss. David’s weekends were always filled with watching sports....

Grace Van Aken Owen

Grace Van Aken Owen

October 22, 2022

Grace Van Aken Owen, 91, of Morehead City, was born to eternal life on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 19th, at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through his obituary page...

Gordon A. Marks

Gordon A. Marks

October 21, 2022

Gordon "Mr. Gordon" A. Marks, 89, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Carteret Health Care.

A celebration of life will be held for Gordon A. Marks and his longtime companion, Tina Tew, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday, November 19th, on the waterfront at his home.

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Paul Victor Ragan Jr.

Paul Victor Ragan Jr.

October 20, 2022

Paul Victor Ragan Jr., 72, of Swansboro, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at his home.

The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, October 22, at the family home, 313 Coldwater Drive in Swansboro.

Paul was born on July 15, 1950, in Bristol, Tennessee, to the late...

Jerry D. Tapscott

Jerry D. Tapscott

October 20, 2022

Jerry D. Tapscott, 65, of Merrimon, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 26th, at Carteret Memorial Gardens, officiated by Rev. Taylor Mills.

Jerry was born on May 2, 1957, in Burlington, North Carolina. Born the youngest of 3...

John Mosier

John Mosier

October 19, 2022

John Mosier, 62, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. John was born on June 12, 1960, in Delaware Township, New Jersey, to the late Robert Harry Mosier and Jill Elizabeth Mosier. Spending time with his family was his greatest joy, whether they were fishing together or just enjoying each...