Obituaries
Clarence Ray Cottle
May 24, 2025
Clarence Ray Cottle, 57, of Maysville, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
A funeral service to honor Clarence’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 29th at Triune Holiness Church in Maysville, officiated by Rev. Jerry Smith. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...
Dr. J. Fred Read
May 24, 2025
Dr J. Fred Read, 81, of Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 24, 2025, surrounded by family.
Fred was born in Manchester England to the late Jack and Clara Read. He obtained his PhD in Geology from the University of Western Australia and continued his 40 year career at Virginia Tech leaving a...
Thomas Allen Schley
May 23, 2025
Thomas Allen Schley, 80, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.
A graveside service, with miliary honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 28th at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Wilmington with Pastor Daniel Ward officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 27th...
Lloyd Bryan Springle Jr. "Bucky"
May 22, 2025
Lloyd Bryan Springle, Jr. "Bucky", 78, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Despite facing an extended illness, he left us suddenly following a single-car accident in Morehead City.
Bucky, a native of Gainesville, Georgia, was born on April 8, 1947, to the late Bryan and Kitty Springle. He was a 1965 graduate of Gainesville High...
Wayne Herbert Karas
May 22, 2025
Wayne Herbert Karas, 63, of Swansboro, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Born on June 27, 1961, in Dansbury, Connecticut, Wayne was the son of the late John and Beverly Karas. He fondly recalled summer visits to the Crystal Coast during his childhood, which eventually led him to make Carteret County his home in 1981.
Wayne...
Robert Lee Whitehead
May 22, 2025
Robert Lee Whitehead, 80, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
A memorial service to honor Robert’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 29th at South Banks Community Church in Morehead City, officiated by Pastor Dennis Evans. The family will receive friends following the service. For those unable to attend,...
Edward Davis Trader
May 21, 2025
Edward Davis Trader, 89, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Born on September 2, 1935, in Havelock, NC, Edward was the beloved son of the late John and Mary Trader. After completing high school, he honorably served in the United States Air Force for four years, demonstrating his commitment as a...
David Denver Patterson
May 18, 2025
David Denver Patterson, 87, of Morehead City, North Carolina, formerly of Easley, South Carolina, passed away into his Lord’s arms on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
A proud son of South Carolina, David was born at home on January 27, 1938, in Calhoun-Clemson and spent a lifetime devoted to faith, family, and Clemson Tiger football.
The next to the...
Deborah Joy Hunnings McGraw
May 17, 2025
Deborah Joy Hunnings McGraw, 71, formerly of Morehead City, NC, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Health First's Viera Hospital in Florida.
A funeral service to honor Debbie’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 27th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park in Newport. The family will receive friends...
George Zajac
May 17, 2025
George Zajac, 85, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Pruitt Health of the Crystal Coast.
The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 23, concluding with military honors at Munden Funeral Home.
George was born on December 17, 1939, in McDonald, Ohio, to the late Ignatius and Jennie Zajac. He dedicated...
Craig Allen Arthur
May 16, 2025
Craig Allen Arthur, 65, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
Irene Corbett Pringle
May 16, 2025
Irene Corbett Pringle, 86, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Irene was born on January 12, 1939, in Snow Hill, NC, to the late Leamon “Rock” and Beulah Corbett. Her family later moved to Newport, NC where she grew up and spent the majority of her life. After graduating from...
Carol Mason
May 16, 2025
Carol Mason, 86, of Beaufort, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025, at her son's home in Goldsboro, NC.
A funeral service to honor Carol’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, May 19th at Calvary Baptist Church in Beaufort, officiated by Rev. David Bruce. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one...
Doris Nichols Carver
May 15, 2025
Doris Nichols Carver, 89, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
A memorial service to honor Doris’ life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 20 at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. Doris will be laid to rest at a later date at Beersheba Presbyterian...
Eddie Anderson II
May 15, 2025
Eddie Anderson II, 61, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A celebration of Eddie's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, officiated by Pastor Scott Coghill. The family will receive friends following the service.
Eddie was born on January...
William B. Mason
May 15, 2025
William B. Mason, 91, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Pruitt Health of the Crystal Coast.
Bill was born on September 26, 1933, in Kingwood, West Virginia, to the late Paul and Teresa Mason. He graduated from Oriental High School and later continued his education at Marshall College where he earned his Bachelor of...
Annette Faulkner Hocutt
May 14, 2025
Annette Faulkner Hocutt, 86, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
A memorial service to honor Annette’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 16th at Parkview Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. John Carswell. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Annette was born on November 16,...
Windley Gillikin Fulcher
May 13, 2025
Windley Gillikin Fulcher, 91, of Bettie, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 13, 2025, with her family by her side. Her family finds comfort and peace, knowing she will spend eternity with her Lord.
A funeral service to honor Windley’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 15th at...
Ruth Volk Gaddess
May 12, 2025
Ruth Volk Gaddess, 99, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Carteret Landing in Morehead City.
Ruth was born on February 27, 1926, to the late Frank and Elizabeth Volk. Born in Englewood, New Jersey, she spent her early years in Tenafly, New Jersey. Ruth had a fulfilling career as a drafter with Gibbs &...
Arthur Neal Lewis
May 12, 2025
Arthur Neal Lewis, 65, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025.
The family will celebrate his life at a later date.
Arthur was born on August 8, 1959, in Morehead City, NC. A skilled builder and repairer, Arthur had a fulfilling career working as a general contractor in Carteret County, where he lived for most of his life.
Arthur’s...
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