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.
GySgt. Reuben “Smokey” Harry Colwell Jr. (USMC Retired)
Mar 13, 2025
GySgt. Reuben “Smokey” Harry Colwell Jr. (USMC Retired), 86, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.
A funeral service to honor Smokey’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 29th at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock. Interment will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one...
Martha Marieta “Rita” McCarley Weaver
Mar 12, 2025
Martha Marieta “Rita” McCarley Weaver, a devoted Christian and faithful servant of our Lord, Jesus Christ, died peacefully, at the age of 93, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. At the time of her death, she was residing with her family in Newport, NC.
Rita was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 5, 1931, to the late Edwin Law McCarley and Myrtle...
Diana “Lady Di” Louise Vann
Mar 10, 2025
Diana “Lady Di” Louise Vann, 63, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A funeral service to honor Diana’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, March 17 at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Dr. Carlton Davis. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Diana...
Seth Zachary Talob
Mar 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Seth Zachary Talob, 22, of Morehead City, North Carolina, who died on Sunday, March 9, 2025, following a tragic car accident.
A celebration of Seth’s life will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, March 21st at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Rev. Johnny Thompson. The family will...
Alonzo Thomas Smith, III, “Tommy”
Mar 9, 2025
Alonzo Thomas Smith, III, “Tommy”, 68, of Harkers Island, North Carolina, passed peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
A funeral service to honor Alonzo’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 14th at Harkers Island Pentecostal Holiness Church, officiated by Rev. Paul Loftin. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery. The family will receive friends from...
Dennis Seawell Munden
Mar 9, 2025
Dennis Seawell Munden, 83, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
A funeral service to honor Dennis’ life will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 12th at First Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Nate Leonard. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 11th at Munden...
Ruby Brewer Styron
Mar 8, 2025
With cherished, precious memories and a heart of gratitude for the sweetness, love, and dignity with which she lived, we announce the passing of Ruby Brewer Styron, who departed this world peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the blessed age of 95.
A funeral service to honor Ruby’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 15th at the Davis...
William Garland Smith Jr.
Mar 5, 2025
William Garland Smith Jr., 79, of Salter Path, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
A funeral service to honor William’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 8th at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
William...
Sue Dingess
Mar 5, 2025
Sue Dingess, 65, of Morehead City, NC, formerly of Salter Path, NC, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service to honor Sue’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, March 10th at Salter Path Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Paul Loftin. Interment will follow at Broad Creek Community Cemetery....
Emma Jean Teague
Mar 4, 2025
Emma Jean Teague, 47, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 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.
Teru Lynn Rexroad
Mar 4, 2025
Teru Lynn Rexroad, 78, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, NC.
David Ray Buck
Mar 4, 2025
David Ray Buck, 71, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.
A funeral service to honor David’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 15th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Allen Stabley. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
David was born on January 10,...
Carolyn Hunter Dickerson
Mar 3, 2025
Carolyn Hunter Dickerson, 65, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 3, 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.
Zayn Koen George
Mar 3, 2025
Zayn Koen George, 1, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025.
A funeral service to honor Zayn’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 16 at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Pastor Manley Rose. Interment will follow at Broad Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Zayn was...
Hugh Henry Hughes
Mar 3, 2025
Hugh Henry Hughes, 77, of Peletier, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 3, 2025.
A memorial mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, March 10th at St. Mildred’s Catholic Church in Swansboro, presided by Fr. David Miller. The family will receive friends prior to the memorial service. Following the service, all are welcome to join...
James Franklin Harrell
Mar 2, 2025
James Franklin Harrell, 87, of Erwin, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
A funeral service to honor James’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 7th at First Free Will Baptist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Pastor James Bradley. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family will receive friends...
John M. Smith
Mar 2, 2025
John M. Smith, 69, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral service to honor John’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 6 at St. James United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Joseph Park. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior...
Jan Arthur Manning
Feb 28, 2025
Jan Arthur Manning, 86, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at Pruitt Health - Crystal Coast, after bravely facing an extended illness. He is now at peace.
Born on August 10, 1938, in Bradenton, Florida, Jan was the beloved son of George and Polly Manning. Following high school, Jan proudly served in the United States Navy...
William "Bill" Ward
Feb 27, 2025
William “Bill” Ward, 75 of Morehead City, NC, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Duke University Hospital in Durham.
A memorial service to honor Bill’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 10, at First Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Powell Osteen and Rev. Patrick Whaley. The family will receive friends in the church atrium one hour prior...
William “Rusty” Ryan II
Feb 27, 2025
William “Rusty” Ryan II, 70, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
Born on November 6, 1954, in Morehead City, NC, Rusty was the son of William and Letha Ryan. He embraced the salt life with passion, enjoying fishing throughout his life. In his early years, he was an...
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