Obituaries

This is a collection of obituaries for Morehead City, Havelock, Carteret County, and Craven County with services throughout North Carolina that are updated regularly. Find local Morehead City/Havelock obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring lives and legacies.

Bobby Gray Thompson Sr.

Bobby Gray Thompson Sr.

Apr 8, 2025

Bobby Gray Thompson Sr., 63, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Bobby was born on September 20, 1961, in Clinton, NC. Known for his great sense of humor, Bobby had the remarkable ability to bring laughter wherever he went. His kindness and generosity were evident in the countless times he extended a...

SSG, Richard “Dick” Arlin Griffin, US Army Retired,

SSG, Richard “Dick” Arlin Griffin, US Army Retired,

Apr 8, 2025

SSG, Richard “Dick” Arlin Griffin, US Army Retired, 92, of Newport, North Carolina, formerly of Montana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Sovah Health in Danville, Virginia.

A celebration of Dick’s life, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 26th at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. For those unable to...

Robert Allen Gillikin

Robert Allen Gillikin

Apr 7, 2025

Robert Allen Gillikin, 64, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Monday, April 7, 2025.

A celebration of Robert’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 12th at Munden Funeral Home, with Pastor Manley B. Rose Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Robert was born on February 3, 1961,...

Lt. Commander, William Charles Abbruzzese, U.S. Navy Retired

Lt. Commander, William Charles Abbruzzese, U.S. Navy Retired

Apr 7, 2025

Lt. Commander, William Charles Abbruzzese, (US Navy Retired), 84, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

Born on February 25, 1941, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, William was the son of the late Joseph and Edith Abbruzzese. Upon moving to the United States, he proudly served in the United States Navy for...

David Wayne Cozart

David Wayne Cozart

Apr 6, 2025

David Wayne Cozart, 78, of Morehead City, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

David’s family will receive visitors at their home to honor his memory. In accordance with his wishes, David’s body has been donated to science.

David was born on February 14, 1947, in Burlington, N.C., to the late David and Edith Cozart....

Barbara Elaine Sampson

Barbara Elaine Sampson

Apr 6, 2025

Barbara Elaine Sampson, 71, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

Barbara was born on May 22, 1953, in North Hampton, Massachusetts to the late William and Ida Allen. Raised in Massachusetts, Barbara carried the charm and strength of her New England roots throughout her life. 

She eventually made her home in Newport, North Carolina, where...

Kenneth "Ken" Max Davis

Kenneth "Ken" Max Davis

Apr 5, 2025

Kenneth “Ken” Max Davis, 85, of Davis, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A funeral service to honor Ken’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Davis Original Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Adam Laster. Interment will follow at the Paul Cemetery in Davis. The...

Betty "Jo" Wood Harrell

Betty "Jo" Wood Harrell

Apr 3, 2025

Betty Jo Wood Harrell, 78, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on April 3rd, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House, surrounded by her beloved family and friends. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." — Matthew 5:8

A celebration of Jo's life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 12th at Munden Funeral Home...

Ellen Morris Betts

Ellen Morris Betts

Apr 2, 2025

Ellen Morris Betts, 83, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service to honor Ellen’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 26th at Cape Carteret Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Kevin Clubb. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A...

John "JW" William Allen

John "JW" William Allen

Apr 2, 2025

John “JW” William Allen, 85, of Fairfield, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

Born on October 28, 1939, in Johnston County, North Carolina, JW was the son of the late Thomas and Ruth Allen of Pine Level, North Carolina. After high school, he went to work at the Newport News Shipyard in Virginia. He...

Darious Adron "D.A." Ballou III

Darious Adron "D.A." Ballou III

Apr 2, 2025

Darious Adron "D.A." Ballou III, 52, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A funeral service to honor D.A.’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 6th at Glad Tidings Church, officiated by Rev. Tim Marriner. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour...

James “Jamie” Edward Duclos

James “Jamie” Edward Duclos

Apr 1, 2025

James “Jamie” Edward Duclos, 50, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home Tuesday, April 1st, 2025.

A memorial service to honor Jamie’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Monday April 7th at Broad Creek Methodist Church, officiated by Reverend Ben Ball. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Jamie will be laid to rest...

SSG Trevor K. Daniels

SSG Trevor K. Daniels

Mar 31, 2025

SSG Trevor K. Daniels, US Army, 39, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on March 31, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

SSG Daniels life will be honored with a private celebration of his life.

Born on September 19, 1985, in Valdosta, GA, Trevor dedicated himself to his country by entering the military in January of 2014, achieving the rank of E6. As a...

Robert Wayne Day

Robert Wayne Day

Mar 31, 2025

Robert Wayne Day, 69, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on March 31, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A funeral service to honor Robert’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 18th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Brother Bob Lowery. Interment will follow at Cedar Island Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends one...

Armena "Mena" Dolloff Macartney

Armena "Mena" Dolloff Macartney

Mar 31, 2025

Armena “Mena” Dolloff Macartney, 84, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service to honor Mena’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 19th at First Presbyterian Church in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Jake Young.

Born on January 19, 1941, in Laconia, New Hampshire, Mena was the daughter...

Frances Dickerson

Frances Dickerson

Mar 31, 2025

Frances Dickerson, 77, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Her graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens in Havelock, officiated by Rev. Johnny Thompson. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through their obituary page on Munden...

Douglas “Bruiser” Pearce

Douglas “Bruiser” Pearce

Mar 31, 2025

Douglas “Bruiser” Pearce, 80, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.

A memorial service to honor Douglas' life will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 4th at Munden Funeral Home.

Born on June 8, 1944, in Boon Hill Township, Johnston County, NC, Douglas was the son of...

Joyce Ann Stalker

Joyce Ann Stalker

Mar 30, 2025

Joyce Ann Stalker, 86, formerly of Morehead City, North Carolina and currently of Portsmouth, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

A funeral service to honor Joyce’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 4th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Frank Jarman. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Edward Earl Sides

Edward Earl Sides

Mar 30, 2025

Edward Earl Sides, 78, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service to honor Edwards’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 5th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Billy Knox.

Edward was born on April 21, 1946, to the late Alvin and Mary Sides. Born...

George Fischer  Viereck

George Fischer Viereck

Mar 29, 2025

George Fischer Viereck, a beloved teacher and coach, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at the age of 83.

A celebration of George's life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 20, 2025, at First Methodist Church in Morehead City. His visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. till 11 a.m. in the church atrium before the service. He...