Obituaries

Greta Grace Hamilton Willis

Greta Grace Hamilton Willis

Jan 28, 2025

Greta Grace Hamilton Willis, 93, of Harkers Island, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Grace’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 2nd at Grace Holiness Church on Harkers Island, officiated by Pastor Jamison Plank. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Ronnie "Ron" Vann Collins

Ronnie "Ron" Vann Collins

Jan 28, 2025

Ronnie “Ron” Vann Collins, 77, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

A memorial service to honor Ronnie’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 1st at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock, officiated by Rev. Woody Whitt. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  For those unable...

Robert "Bob" Geer

Robert "Bob" Geer

Jan 27, 2025

Robert “Bob” Geer, 70, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House. 

A funeral service to honor Bob’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 5th at Munden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 4th at Munden Funeral Home. Bob will...

Jonas Richard “Dick” Futrell, Jr.

Jonas Richard “Dick” Futrell, Jr.

Jan 26, 2025

Jonas Richard “Dick” Futrell, Jr. passed away peacefully at Carteret Landing in Morehead City, North Carolina, on January 26, 2025.

A celebration of his life will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Morehead City, NC, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with interment to follow at St. Andrews Columbarium. The family will greet visitors in the parish...

Michael “Mike” Wayne May

Michael “Mike” Wayne May

Jan 26, 2025

Michael “Mike” Wayne May, 50, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

There will be a private celebration of life at a later date.

Mike was born on September 4, 1974, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Gerald and Teresa May. His family later moved to South Carolina where he was a proud graduate of...

Phillip Don Horne

Phillip Don Horne

Jan 26, 2025

Phillip Don Horne, 80, Morehead City, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord on January 26, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

The family will have a celebration of his life at a later date.

Phillip was born on May 11, 1944, to the late Ashley Carlton Horne and Lila Cayton Horne. A native of Richlands, North Carolina, Phillip moved with his...

Joyce Marie Garner Sanderson

Joyce Marie Garner Sanderson

Jan 26, 2025

Joyce Marie Garner Sanderson, 91, affectionately known as “Granny” by many, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., on Friday January 31, 2025, at Munden Funeral Home.

Born on July 24, 1933, to the late Percy and Veta Norman...

Craig Francis Danielsen

Craig Francis Danielsen

Jan 26, 2025

Craig Francis Danielsen, 71, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held to honor Craig’s life at a later date.

Craig was born on December 29, 1953, in Sanford, Florida, to the late John and Adele Danielsen. He proudly served his country as a dedicated member of...

Carolyn Ruth Willis Jubb

Carolyn Ruth Willis Jubb

Jan 26, 2025

Carolyn Ruth Willis Jubb, 72, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on January 26, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Carolyn’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 2nd at Munden Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. 

Carolyn Ruth was born on...

Ruth Jean Mann

Ruth Jean Mann

Jan 24, 2025

Ruth Jean Mann, 87, formerly of Newport, NC, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Cardinal Care in Jacksonville, NC.

Ruth was born on October 9, 1937, in Scio, Oregon, to the late Henry and Alfreda Lukenbaugh. Throughout her life, she exemplified dedication and a strong work ethic. Her nurturing spirit was seen through her love and the care she...

Naomi Max Casavant

Naomi Max Casavant

Jan 24, 2025

Naomi Max Casavant, 44, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at her home.

A Gathering of Family and Friends to honor Naomi’s life will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Saturday, February 1, at Munden Funeral Home in Havelock. 

A memorial gathering will be held in the Seattle area on Sunday, July 27, 2025 to...

Gloria Lorraine Mize

Gloria Lorraine Mize

Jan 24, 2025

Gloria Lorriane Mize, 69, of Cape Carteret, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Gloria, known to all by Lorraine, was born on January 1, 1956, in Belton, South Carolina, to the late Jimmie and Bobbie Mize. As a professional photographer, she captured countless moments of family and friends, though she often found...

Brian Lean Chadwick

Brian Lean Chadwick

Jan 24, 2025

Brian Lean Chadwick, 64, of Marshallberg, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center.

A memorial service to honor Brian’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, January 30th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Charles Tyler.

Brian was born on March 6, 1960, to the late Alton and Greta Chadwick. A lifelong...

Jennie Memakis Galantis

Jennie Memakis Galantis

Jan 23, 2025

Jennie Memakis Galantis, 97, of Morehead City, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Jennie was an infant when she arrived in Morehead City with her Greek Immigrant parents, John and Katina Memakis. Ten years later her beloved sister, Thelma, was born. The family worked diligently, and from a small sandwich stand, successfully established a...

Linda Jean Logue Mojica

Linda Jean Logue Mojica

Jan 23, 2025

Linda Jean Logue Mojica, 77, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A funeral service to honor Linda’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, January 27th at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Terry Johnson. A graveside service will follow at Bayview Cemetery. The family will receive...

Terry Carlyle Smith

Terry Carlyle Smith

Jan 23, 2025

Terry Carlyle Smith, 73, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Terry was born on September 7, 1951, in Harnett, NC, to the late James Carlyles Smith and Susan Elizabeth Culbreth. From a young age, he showcased his entrepreneurial skills by shining shoes to earn extra money. His wonderful personality was a...

Charles Blakely

Charles Blakely

Jan 22, 2025

Charles Blakely, 60, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

A funeral service to honor Charles’ life will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, February 3rd at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Billy Knox. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. For those unable to attend, the service can...

Billie Dyer Cockman

Billie Dyer Cockman

Jan 22, 2025

Billie Dyer Cockman, 93, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. Born on November 19, 1931, in Alabama to Robert Dyer and Theresa Lorren Dyer, Billie lived a life full of love and dedication.

A Celebration of Life will be held in June at the home of her daughter Carol Cantrell.

Billie was a proud graduate of Millbrook...

James "Jim" R. Perkins

James "Jim" R. Perkins

Jan 22, 2025

James “Jim” R. Perkins, 73, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on January 22, 2025. 

Born on June 8, 1951, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jim was the beloved son of the late James R. Perkins and Margaret (Singley) Perkins.

Jim lived a life defined by service, dedication, and love for his family. At the age of 18, he was...

Amy Rogers

Amy Rogers

Jan 22, 2025

Amy Rogers, 64, of Havelock, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A Celebration of Life Service honoring Amy will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 1st, at The Lighthouse Assembly of God in Havelock, officiated by Rev. Kenneth J. McCoy. 

Amy was born on March 21, 1960, in Grove City, Pennsylvania, to the...