Obituaries

Raymond Jackson Lewis Jr. “Buddy Raymond”

Raymond Jackson Lewis Jr. “Buddy Raymond”

February 14, 2026

Raymond Jackson Lewis Jr. “Buddy Raymond”, 78, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Carteret Health Care.

Services to honor Raymond’s life will be announced at a later date.

Raymond was born on November 22, 1947, to the late Raymond Jackson Lewis Sr. and Janice Arrington Robinson Lewis. Born and raised in Morehead City, NC, he grew...

Elizabeth "Libby" Lupton Campen

Elizabeth "Libby" Lupton Campen

February 13, 2026

It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother – Elizabeth Lupton Campen. After a brief, courageous battle with cancer, she went home to God on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 92 years young.

A graveside service to honor Libby’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 21st at...

Margaret "Peggy" Altman McClees

Margaret "Peggy" Altman McClees

February 13, 2026

Margaret "Peggy" Altman McClees, beloved wife, sister, mother, and grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 13th, 2026, at the age of 79.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, February 23rd at Cherry Point Baptist Church in Havelock, NC. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12...

Robert Stephen Williams

Robert Stephen Williams

February 12, 2026

Robert Stephen Williams, 75, of New Bern, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

A graveside service to honor Robert’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 18th at Greenleaf Memorial Park in New Bern, officiated by Brenda Odom. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., Tuesday, February...

Jacob "Jake" Winberry Godwin Jr.

Jacob "Jake" Winberry Godwin Jr.

February 12, 2026

Jacob "Jake" Winberry Godwin Jr., 63, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

A celebration of Jake’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, February 19th at Parkview Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Jake will be laid to rest privately at Gethsemane Memorial Park. For...

Mary Delores Bryant

Mary Delores Bryant

February 11, 2026

Mary Delores Bryant, 60, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A graveside service to honor Mary's life will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 17th at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Chaplain Rick Brooks. A repass will take place at Munden Funeral Home immediately following the interment.

Mary...

Rodney Eugene Ellis

Rodney Eugene Ellis

February 11, 2026

Rodney Eugene Ellis, 72, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Rodney was born on June 26, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan. He carried with him a strong work ethic and a warm personality that made a lasting impression on those he met throughout his life.

Rodney worked as manager at...

David Lynn Lovett

David Lynn Lovett

February 10, 2026

David Lynn Lovett, 80, of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

Services for David will be private.

David was born on September 6, 1945, in San Diego, California, to the late Willard Lovett and Jeanne Slagle. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1966, earning the...

Michael Donahue

Michael Donahue

February 10, 2026

Michael Donahue, 65, passed away on February 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, loyalty, and unforgettable home-cooked meals.

A graveside service to honor Michael’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, February 27th at Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City, NC.

Born on October 27, 1960, to John and Mary Ann Donahue, Michael grew up as a proud military brat,...

Lisa Gay Daniels

Lisa Gay Daniels

February 10, 2026

Lisa Gay Daniels, 65, of Atlantic, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Duke University Hospital on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, due to cancer.

A funeral service to honor Lisa’s life will be held at 5 p.m., Sunday, February 15th at Atlantic United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Ken McCoy. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For...

Garland “Tad” Redden Whitaker II

Garland “Tad” Redden Whitaker II

February 9, 2026

Garland “Tad” Redden Whitaker II, 62, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Monday, February 9, 2026.

A funeral service to honor Tad’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, February 13th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Norm Waligora. The family will receive friends from one hour prior to the service.

Garland, known to friends and...

John Patrick Policastro

John Patrick Policastro

February 7, 2026

John Patrick Policastro, 85, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

John was born on March 12, 1940, in Newark, New Jersey to the late Peter and Ann Policastro.

Those remaining to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Linda Policastro of Newport, NC; children, Terry Faraone (Joseph) of New York,...

CWO Gary Parks Day, USCG Retired

CWO Gary Parks Day, USCG Retired

February 6, 2026

CWO Gary Parks Day, USCG Retired, 93, of Cedar Island, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kinston.

A memorial service, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 12th at Cedar Island Pilgrims Rest Free Will Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Esther Belle Salter Brown

Esther Belle Salter Brown

February 4, 2026

Esther Belle Salter Brown, 91, of Broad Creek, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A funeral service to honor Esther’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, February 9th at Broad Creek Church of God, officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park....

Larry Edward "Ed" Pond

Larry Edward "Ed" Pond

February 3, 2026

Larry Edward “Ed” Pond, beloved husband and father, heard the trumpet and crossed to the other realm on February 3, 2026, aged 88 years.

A funeral service to honor Ed’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 14th at First Baptist Church of Davis, officiated by Rev. Chuck Houston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Thomas Scott "Scotty" Webb Jr.

Thomas Scott "Scotty" Webb Jr.

February 2, 2026

Thomas “Scotty” Webb Jr., 61, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A memorial service to honor Scotty’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 8th at First Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Sarah Williams. The family invites friends to join them for a reception at the VFW Post 8986...

Sandra Lee Brazauskas

Sandra Lee Brazauskas

February 1, 2026

Sandra Lee Brazauskas, 79, of Peletier, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Sandra was born on December 18, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Frank and Margaret Vandetti. She found joy in life's quiet pleasures, collecting shells along the beach, getting lost in a good book, and spending time playing cards.

Those remaining include...

Charles Bennett Baswell

Charles Bennett Baswell

February 1, 2026

Charles Bennett Baswell, 84, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

A celebration of life service to honor Charles’ life will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, February 13th at Alabama National Cemetery.

Charles was born on November 23, 1941, in Pell, Alabama, to the late Allton and Beuna Baswell. He proudly served his...

Dr. Steven Alton McDonald

Dr. Steven Alton McDonald

February 1, 2026

Dr. Steven Alton McDonald, 69, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

A memorial service to honor Steven’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 7th at First Baptist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Frank Jarman. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Steven was born...

Woodie Herman Perkins

Woodie Herman Perkins

February 1, 2026

Woodie Herman Perkins, 80, of Morrisville, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Pruitt Health-Crystal Coast in Beaufort, North Carolina.

Woodie will be laid to rest privately at The Durham Muslin Cemetery in Durham, NC.

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

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