Obituaries

James Ronald Miller

James Ronald Miller

Jan 10, 2021

GySgt. James R. Miller (USMC Retired), 79, of Morehead City, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Carteret Health Care.

There will be a celebration of James’ life at a later date.

James was born on May 28, 1941, in China Grove, North Carolina, to the late Donald and Myrtle Miller. James was a...

Anna Marie Shifflett

Anna Marie Shifflett

Jan 9, 2021

Anna Marie Shifflett, 61, of Newport, passed away January 9, 2021, at Carteret Health Care.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home,  officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland. Friends are welcome to attend the service. For those unable to attend, the family invites you to view the...

Sally Walczak

Sally Walczak

Jan 8, 2021

Sally Walczak, 58, of Newport, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A private memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, January 14, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Tim Havlicek. The family invites you to view the webcasting of the service through her...

Robert H. Johnson

Robert H. Johnson

Jan 8, 2021

Robert H. Johnson, 69, of Morehead City, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, at his home.

The family will celebrate his life privately.

Robert was born on September 16, 1951, in Morehead City, to the late Frank and Ellen Johnson. He worked faithfully with the Newport Prison where he was a Sergeant of Corrections...

Wilma Frances Barbour

Wilma Frances Barbour

Jan 7, 2021

Wilma Frances Barbour, 89, of Newport, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Her funeral service will be held at 12 p.m., Monday, January 11, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Tom Supplee. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. Friends are welcome to attend the...

Clifford "Sonny" Chambers

Clifford "Sonny" Chambers

Jan 7, 2021

Clifford “Sonny” Chambers, 71, of Newport, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. Friends are welcome to attend the service. For those...

Nell C. Gillespie

Nell C. Gillespie

Jan 6, 2021

Nell C. Gillespie, 97, of Havelock, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in Havelock.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Havelock, officiated by Rev. David Carter and Rev. Matthew Long. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. Friends are welcome to attend the...

Mary Duffy

Mary Duffy

Jan 6, 2021

Mary Duffy, 100, of Pine Knoll Shores, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at her home.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, January 11, 2021, at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Thomas Davis. Friends are welcome to attend the service. For those unable to attend, the family invites you to...

John Henry Bass III

John Henry Bass III

Jan 6, 2021

John Henry Bass III, 71, of Morehead City, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Crystal Coast Hospice House, following a long and courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Due to COVID, there will not be a service.

John was the son of the late John Henry Bass Jr. and Doris Harris Bass. He was...

Barbara Faye Maxwell

Barbara Faye Maxwell

Jan 6, 2021

Barbara Faye Maxwell, 82, of Morehead City, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Carteret Health Care.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Chaplain Bob Riley. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. Friends are welcome to attend the service. For those...

Bobby Ray Philyaw

Bobby Ray Philyaw

Jan 5, 2021

Bobby Ray Philyaw, 81, of Newport and formerly of New Bern, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Carteret Health Care.

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the family will not be holding a memorial service.

Mr. Philyaw was born on August 24, 1939, in Comfort, North Carolina, to the late John...

Theodore F. Esposito

Theodore F. Esposito

Jan 4, 2021

Theodore F. Esposito, 74, of Newport, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Carteret Health Care.

The family will celebrate his life privately.

Ted was born on April 28, 1946, in Camden, New Jersey, to the late Anthony and Doris Esposito.

He honorably served in the United States Marine Corps for 20...

Lowell Grant Cassity

Lowell Grant Cassity

Jan 3, 2021

Lowell Grant Cassity, 59, of Newport, passed away January 3, 2021 at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

He was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Newport.

He is survived by his wife, Michelle Cassity of the home; son, David Lowell Cassity of Newport; sisters, Sharon Dyer of Dalton, GA, Tomi Jones of Newport and...

Willard B. "Nick" Nickel

Willard B. "Nick" Nickel

Jan 2, 2021

Willard B. “Nick” Nickel born, December 16, 1940, to the late Bennie and Anna Nickel, went to be with the Lord, Saturday January 2, 2021.

He is survived by his wife Patricia Falkiewicz Nickel; a son Brian T. (Christine) Nickel of Florida; 2 grandsons, Daniel C Nickel, and Joshua A. Nickel, both of Ohio; and 3 great...

Rosita Basco Cartier

Rosita Basco Cartier

Jan 1, 2021

Rosita Basco Cartier, 67, of Havelock, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, officiated by Father Bill Upah. The entombment will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens. Friends are welcome to attend the...

Doris Farrar

Doris Farrar

Dec 31, 2020

Doris Farrar, 85, of New Bern and formerly of Morehead City, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Home Place of New Bern. Graveside Service, 2:00 pm, Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newby's Bridge Road, Chesterfield, VA. Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home...

Doris Allen Murphy

Doris Allen Murphy

Dec 30, 2020

Doris Allen Murphy, 91, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at her home.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Doris was born on August 30, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. It was there that she met the love of her life, Don. In 1952, they moved to Canton,...

Frances K. Wilcox

Frances K. Wilcox

Dec 30, 2020

Frances K. Wilcox, 84, of Morehead City and formerly of Miami, FL, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

The family will celebrate her life privately.

Frances was born on December 16, 1936, to the late John L. and Rita Kennedy, in Miami, Florida where she...

David Murray Lindsay Sr.

David Murray Lindsay Sr.

Dec 29, 2020

David Murray Lindsay Sr., 93, of Morehead City, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Carteret Health Care.

His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Powell Osteen.  Friends are welcome to attend the service. For those unable...

Roy Rawlings Barnes Sr.

Roy Rawlings Barnes Sr.

Dec 28, 2020

Roy Rawlings Barnes Sr., 77, of Morehead City, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020, at his home.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home. Friends are welcome to attend. In keeping with the CDC guidelines pertaining to the...