Obituaries
JoAnn Beitz
June 30, 2021
JoAnn Beitz, 80, of Morehead City, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at her home.
JoAnn was born on August 14, 1940, in Hazlehurst, Georgia, to the late James and Colleen Riner. She worked as a real estate broker for over two decades. Fossil hunting and beach combing were among her favorite activities, always thrilled with...
Scott Lane Eckholdt
June 29, 2021
Scott Lane Eckholdt, 42, of Morehead City, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
Scott was born on July 8, 1978, in Statesville, North Carolina, to Starr and Janice Eckholdt, one of six children. He was a 1996 graduate of West Forsyth High School and continued his education at Carteret Community College, followed by Appalachian State University...
Mrs. Constance Elaine (Drake) Mason
June 29, 2021
Mrs. Constance Elaine (Drake) Mason, 87, of Morehead City, NC, passed peacefully June 29, 2021, at Carteret Landing Assisted Living.
Born to Harry and Dorothy (Martin) Drake in Wellston, OH, Connie is survived by William B. "Bill", her devoted husband of 67 years; sons, William J. Mason (Sandra Ludwig) Oakton VA, James Mason (Kathleen) Grand Rapids, MI;...
Walter Glenn Davenport
June 28, 2021
Walter Glenn Davenport, 52, of Carteret County, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City, N.C.
Joseph "Joe" Simpson
June 28, 2021
Joseph “Joe” Simpson, 73, of Morehead City and formerly of Beaufort, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Pruitt Health Trent.
Joe was born on November 24, 1947, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to the late James and Agnes Simpson. Joe lived his life as a proud American and community member. Following high school, his patriotism led him...
Cloye Howard
June 28, 2021
Cloye Howard, 86, of Newport, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Pruitt Health - Sea Level.
A private graveside service will take place at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland.
Cloye was born on February 10, 1935, to the late Willie and Emma Johnson. She was born...
Mr. George Alexander Thomas
June 28, 2021
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Mr. George Alexander Thomas, 78, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Vidant Medical Center.
His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2021,...
Lesia Faith Moore Horner
June 26, 2021
Lesia Faith Moore Horner, 59, of Fayetteville, West Virgina, passed away after a short illness on June 26, 2021, in Morehead City, North Carolina.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Lesia was born May 5, 1962, in Cheverly, Maryland to Billy and Janet Moore. Lesia was a loving, caring and compassionate...
Brantley Kearney
June 26, 2021
Capt. Brantley Kearney, USMC Retired, 86, of Havelock, passed away on June 26, 2021, peacefully at his home.
His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City with Dr. Matthew Long officiating. A graveside service, with military honors, will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens...
Jean J. Edwards
June 26, 2021
Jean J. Edwards, 88, of Cedar Point, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021, with her children by her side at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.
There will be a private celebration of her life in McDowell County, North Carolina, where her journey began.
Iris Jean Jamison (“Jean”) was born on June 6, 1933, in...
Marsha Jane Oglesby
June 25, 2021
Marsha Jane Oglesby, 83, of Mill Creek, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, at her home.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Bayview Cemetery in Mill Creek, officiated by Rev. Russell Bell.
Marsha was born on November 15, 1937, in Detroit Michigan, to the...
Sallie Brown Ellen Smiley
June 25, 2021
Sallie Brown Ellen Smiley, 85, of Emerald Isle, passed away June 25, 2021, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC.
Sallie was born in 1936, in Rocky Mount, NC to the late John A. Ellen and Brownie Spruill Ellen. She was the widow of Ronnie A. Smiley of Rocky Mount, NC who passed May 28th...
James C. Fox Jr.
June 25, 2021
James C. Fox Jr. passed away at his home in Morehead City, NC on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the age of 54. James was known to his family as “Buddy” and to his friends as “Fox”.
James was born in Morehead City, North Carolina on July 2, 1966. James is predeceased by his parents, James C....
Vernon "Joe" DeWitt Bailey Bryan
June 25, 2021
Vernon “Joe” DeWitt Bailey Bryan, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 25, 2021, at his loving home in Carolina Pines, surrounded by his family.
Family, friends, and others whose lives Joe touched are invited to his funeral service at 3 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2021, Munden Funeral Home, 2112 Arendell St., Morehead City, officiated by...
MSGT Clark David Whitlow, USMC Retired
June 23, 2021
MSGT Clark David Whitlow, USMC Retired, 82, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at his home.
A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Amariah Garner Cemetery in Newport, officiated by BJ Bell and Hospice Chaplain Rick Brooks. Friends are welcome to attend the...
Cheryl Boyles Smith
June 23, 2021
Cheryl Boyles Smith, 55, of Morehead City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. After a yearlong battle with cancer, loving wife, mother, and friend, is now in her heavenly home where she is finally healed and rejoicing in the love of her Lord and Savior.
Her funeral service...
Willa Nanette Gillikin
June 22, 2021
Willa Nanette Gillikin, 59, native of Harkers Island, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at her home.
Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 28, 2021, at Harkers Island United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Lee Pittard. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery. Friends are welcome to attend the service....
Jay John Fairbanks
June 22, 2021
Jay Fairbanks, 62, of Cape Carteret, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Wilmington, following a sudden and unexpected medical condition.
A gathering of family friends will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. ...
Richard M. Lupton Sr.
June 21, 2021
Richard M. Lupton Sr., 90, of Atlantic, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, at his home.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 25, 2021, at Over the Brook Cemetery in Atlantic, officiated by Rev. Terry McInnis.
Richard was born on February 5, 1931, in Sea...
Penelope "Penny" Louise Paige Geisler
June 21, 2021
Penelope “Penny” Louise Paige Geisler, age 80, of Havelock passed away June 21, 2021, at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC.
Reverend William Upah will preside over a Mass of the Resurrection at Annunciation Church in Havelock on Friday, June 25th at 11:00 AM.
Penny was born in Milwaukee and moved to...
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