Obituaries

Milton Owen Mitchum Jr. “Skunk”

Milton Owen Mitchum Jr. “Skunk”

October 28, 2025

Milton Owen Mitchum Jr. “Skunk”, 73, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center.

A memorial service honoring his life will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, November 3rd at Graham Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church in Mill Creek, Rev. Chad Graham officiating. The family invites friends to gather one hour prior to...

Patricia "Patti" Fowler

Patricia "Patti" Fowler

October 28, 2025

Patricia “Patti” Fowler, 69, of Beaufort, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

A memorial service to honor Patti’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, November 7th, at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through her obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website.

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Kyle William Shertzer

Kyle William Shertzer

October 27, 2025

Kyle William Shertzer, 54, of Morehead City, North Carolina, departed this life on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Duke University Hospital.

A memorial service to honor Kyle’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 8th at St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Salter Path.

Born on August 11, 1971, in Los Angeles, California, Kyle was the son of...

Sarah Frances Dickens Carr

Sarah Frances Dickens Carr

October 26, 2025

Sarah Frances Dickens Carr, 88, of Morehead City, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Carteret Health Care, Morehead City.

A celebration of Sarah’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 9th at First Baptist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Dr. Nate Leonard and Rev. Tommy Vinson. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until...

William Denny Faust

William Denny Faust

October 26, 2025

William “Denny” Faust, 79, of Newport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A funeral service to honor Denny’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 29th at Reece’s Chapel, officiated by Rev. James Chadwick. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.,...

Patricia Jean Timek Lopedote

Patricia Jean Timek Lopedote

October 25, 2025

Patricia Jean Timek Lopedote, 72, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at her home.

Patricia was born on March 8, 1953, in Spangler, Pennsylvania, to the late Vincent and Flora Ione Timek. Patricia was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. To her siblings, she was not only a sister but a lifelong best friend. She...

James Robert Powell

James Robert Powell

October 25, 2025

James Robert Powell, 60, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at WakeMed in Raleigh.

Born on October 4, 1965, in Morehead City, NC, James was the son of the late Robert and Lois Powell. He dedicated his life to his passion for cooking, working as a cook in local restaurants. He always enjoyed sharing delicious meals...

Helen Louise Williamson Beacham

Helen Louise Williamson Beacham

October 25, 2025

Helen Louise Williamson Beacham, 88, of Gloucester, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

A funeral service to honor Helen’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 29th at Free Grace Wesleyan Church on Harkers Island, officiated by Rev. Clinton Nelson. Interment will follow at Styron...

SSgt Anthony “Tony” Raymond Ridenour (USMC Retired)

SSgt Anthony “Tony” Raymond Ridenour (USMC Retired)

October 25, 2025

SSgt Anthony “Tony” Raymond Ridenour (USMC Retired), 78, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

A celebration of Tony’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, December 8, 2025 at the VFW Post 7315 in Havelock. 

Born on October 12, 1947, in Perry, Florida, Tony was the beloved son of the late Raymond and...

Richard Eugene McDaniel

Richard Eugene McDaniel

October 24, 2025

Richard Eugene McDaniel, 67, of Greenville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House

A funeral service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 2nd at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the...

Naomi Wildoner Reeder

Naomi Wildoner Reeder

October 24, 2025

Naomi Wildoner Reeder, 92, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 24, 2025.

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

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

Carol Frances Salter Davis

Carol Frances Salter Davis

October 23, 2025

Carol Frances Salter Davis, 69, of Davis, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

A funeral service to honor Carol’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, October 26th at Davis Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Steve Crank and Pastor Jimmy Mercer. Interment will follow at Murphy Cemetery in Davis. The family will...

Damon Allan Root

Damon Allan Root

October 22, 2025

Damon Allan Root, 46, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, formerly of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on October 22, 2025.

A memorial service to honor Damon’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 9th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the service...

David Michael Willis

David Michael Willis

October 21, 2025

David Michael Willis, 67, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

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

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

Boris Lawrence

Boris Lawrence

October 21, 2025

Boris Lawrence, 73, of Otway, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

A memorial service to honor Boris’ life will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 25th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Johnny Thompson.

Born on July 19, 1952, in Morehead City, NC, Boris was the son of the late Eldred and Adolia Gillikin. He had a...

Jeanette "Jeanne" Garner Boyer

Jeanette "Jeanne" Garner Boyer

October 21, 2025

Jeanette “Jeanne” Garner Boyer, 75, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 1st, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by her dear friend Gerald Wingate. The family will receive friends following the service.

Jeanne was...

Rachel Smith Dills Pophal

Rachel Smith Dills Pophal

October 21, 2025

Rachel Smith Dills Pophal, 69, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A graveside service to honor Rachel’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 25th at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Newport, officiated by Rev. Joseph Seese.

Rachel was born on January 19, 1956, in Morehead City, NC, to the late...

Robert Lee Brooks Jr.

Robert Lee Brooks Jr.

October 20, 2025

Robert Lee Brooks Jr., 80, of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, October 20, 2025, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

A memorial service to honor Robert’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, November 6th at First Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Patrick Whaley. The family will receive friends following the service.

Robert was...

William Kenneth "Kenny" Mann

William Kenneth "Kenny" Mann

October 20, 2025

William Kenneth "Kenny" Mann, 79, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Carteret Health Care surrounded by his loving family.

A funeral service to honor Kenny’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 1st at First Baptist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Dr. Nate Leonard. Interment will follow at Mann Family Cemetery in...

MSgt. Gary Wayne Lindholm, USMC Retired

MSgt. Gary Wayne Lindholm, USMC Retired

October 19, 2025

MSgt. Gary Wayne Lindholm, USMC Retired, 73, passed away on October 19, 2025, in Havelock, North Carolina. Born on May 27, 1952, in Kearney, Nebraska,

Gary was the son of Robert and Rhea Lindholm. He proudly served his country and retired from the United States Marine Corps, dedicating his life to duty and honor.

Gary is survived by his loving wife, Gail;...