Obituaries

Robert Ernest Peck

Robert Ernest Peck

March 26, 2026

Robert Ernest Peck, 58, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Duke University Hospital.

A memorial service to honor Robert’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 11, officiated by Pastor Billy Knox at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock.

Robert was born on October 9, 1967, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to Robert Edwin Peck and the...

Linda Lou Dufour

Linda Lou Dufour

March 25, 2026

Linda Lou Dufour, 71, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Linda was born on May 20, 1954, in Caribou, Maine to the late Leonard and Anna Dufour. She always had a deep love for her family and cherished every opportunity to bring everyone together. Her home was always the heart of those...

Ian Andrew Glennon

Ian Andrew Glennon

March 24, 2026

Ian Andrew Glennon, 33, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, following a courageous battle with colon cancer, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, with his loved ones by his side.

A funeral mass to honor Ian’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 30th at Annunciation Catholic Church in Havelock, with Rev. Thomas Davis presiding. Interment will follow...

Bonnie Horsman Smith

Bonnie Horsman Smith

March 23, 2026

Bonnie Horsman Smith, 77, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Bonnie will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Bonnie was born on April 16, 1948, in Laurel, Maryland, to the late Charles and Nancy Horsman. She had a gentle, creative spirit that naturally found its way into...

Doris Mason Miller

Doris Mason Miller

March 23, 2026

Doris Mason Miller, 87, of Emerald Isle, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

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

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

Peggy Hannah Decker

Peggy Hannah Decker

March 22, 2026

Peggy Hannah Decker, 85, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

A private graveside service will be held with family at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Peggy was born on January 3, 1941, in Brace, Tennessee, near Lawrenceburg, to the late Otha and Lois Hannah. She attended Summertown High School, where she played both basketball and...

George Barbary III

George Barbary III

March 21, 2026

George Barbary III, 72, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home.

George was born on February 26, 1954, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to the late George Barbary Jr. and Elaine Barbary. He spent his early years there before answering the call to serve his country. George proudly served over 20 years in the...

John Daniel Dorgan

John Daniel Dorgan

March 20, 2026

John Daniel Dorgan, born August 23, 1966, mountain biked to Heaven on March 20, 2026, surrounded by the nature he loved.

A memorial service to honor John’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 27 at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor John Reed. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to...

Elizabeth Styron Salter Ritchey

Elizabeth Styron Salter Ritchey

March 20, 2026

With hearts filled with gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we remember Elizabeth Styron Salter Ritchey, 81, of Davis, North Carolina, who passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morehead City.

A funeral service to honor Elizabeth's life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 23rd, at First Baptist Church...

Cecelia Taylor

Cecelia Taylor

March 19, 2026

Cecelia Taylor, 79, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Carteret Landing.

A memorial service to honor Cecelia's life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 11th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Jay Bush.

Cecelia was born on October 13, 1946, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Cecil and Helen Crawford. She was a beautiful Christian woman...

Marie Mae Willis

Marie Mae Willis

March 19, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marie Willis "Mae", our beloved mother and friend, who passed away on March 19, 2026, at the age of 85.

A celebration of Mae's life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, March 23rd at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. Family and friends are invited to stay for a...

Robert Milan Blake

Robert Milan Blake

March 19, 2026

Robert Milan Blake, 85, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Robert’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 10th at St. James United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Joseph Park.

Born on March 8, 1941, in Raleigh, NC, Robert was the son of the late Russell...

Margaret Willis English

Margaret Willis English

March 18, 2026

Margaret Willis English, 94, of Morehead City, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House. The family will celebrate Margaret's life privately.

Margaret was born in Hoke County, NC, to the late Mary Ruth Monroe and Neil A Willis. In 1960, she married her lifelong love, Marvin English, and shortly after they relocated to...

O'Celia Fontan Riley

O'Celia Fontan Riley

March 16, 2026

O'Celia Fontan Riley, 96, of Cedar Point, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at ECU Health Medical Center.

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

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

Charlotte Whitehead Mirabella

Charlotte Whitehead Mirabella

March 16, 2026

Charlotte Whitehead Mirabella, 100, of Crab Point in Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 16, 2026.

A memorial service to honor Charlotte's life will be held at 2 p. m., Saturday, March 21st at First Methodist Church in Morehead City. The family will receive friends following the service in the Church Atrium. For those...

Judith Smith Pitcher

Judith Smith Pitcher

March 15, 2026

Judith Smith Pitcher, 85, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Judith’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 26th at Munden Funeral Home.

Born on November 19, 1940, in Carteret County, Judith was the daughter of the late Jim and Mary Smith. She spent her life...

Heather Nicole Weiss

Heather Nicole Weiss

March 15, 2026

Heather Nicole Weiss, 49, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Her family will hold a celebration of her life at a later date.

Born on July 20, 1976, in Morehead City, Heather lived life on her own terms. She was strong-willed, stubborn in the best of ways, and unapologetically herself. Those closest to her knew her as...

Gregory Drake Guthrie

Gregory Drake Guthrie

March 15, 2026

Gregory Drake Guthrie, 76, of Hubert, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at The Landings of Swansboro.

A graveside service to honor Gregory's life will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 28th at Bethlehem Methodist Church Cemetery, officiated by Chaplain June Bell-Bruns. The family will receive friends following the service.

Gregory was born on December 28, 1949, in...

Loretta Lynch

Loretta Lynch

March 14, 2026

Loretta Lynch, 82, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in Havelock, North Carolina. Born on March 26, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formerly of the Meadows section of S.W. Philadelphia.

Loretta lived a life defined by hard work, deep love for her family, and an appreciation for life’s simple joys. Loretta dedicated over two decades of her career to United Airlines...

Delvin Sylvanus Huffstetler

Delvin Sylvanus Huffstetler

March 14, 2026

Delvin Sylvanus Huffstetler, 93, of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Delvin’s life will be held at 11:45 a.m., Thursday, March 19th at Bethlehem Methodist Church in Bogue, NC, officiated by Rev. Tim Nicholas. The family will receive friends following the service. Delvin will be laid...