Melissa Leigh Lusby

Dec 21, 2019

Melissa Leigh Lusby, 57, of Swansboro, died Saturday, December 21, 2019 at her home.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, N.C.

George R. Gooding

Dec 21, 2019

George R. Gooding, 81, of Asheboro and formerly of Beaufort, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019, at his home.

The family will celebrate his life privately.

George served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 6 years, installed insulation for a number of years, and then ran a sawmill for 20 years, before retiring.

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Claude Leonard Andrews

Dec 19, 2019

Mr. Claude Leonard Andrews, 76, of Atlantic Beach, passed away Thursday, December 19­, 2019, at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held for Claude at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Cobb Presbyterian Church in Tarboro, North Carolina.

He is survived by his sister, Carol Webb of Moyock, NC.

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Jean Phillips

Dec 19, 2019

Jean Phillips, 95, of Jacksonville, passed away Thursday, December 19­, 2019, at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Jean enjoyed playing golf, especially with the ladies of Bogue...

Clem Willis Jr.

Dec 18, 2019

Clem Willis Jr., 81, of Harkers Island, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Carolina East Medical Center surrounded by his family.

His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of Harkers Island, officiated by Bishop James Morris. Interment will...

Stephen "Steve" Joseph Przybylko

Dec 18, 2019

Stephen “Steve” Joseph Przybylko, 78, of New Bern, passed away Wednesday, December 18­, 2019, at Vidant Medical Center.

Steve honorably served in the United States Air Force. Following the military, he had a successful career as a Civil Servant as a Mechanical Engineer for special propels. Steve loved his wife, country, fishing and his dog. He was...

Billy Dean Sides

Dec 18, 2019

Billy Dean Sides, 81, of Havelock, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at his home.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2019, at Cherry Point Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Stephen Epperson. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Billy honorably served in the United...

Don Edwin Smith

Dec 17, 2019

Don Edwin Smith, 76, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, December 17­, 2019, at his home.

There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2019, in the Fellowship Hall of Salter Path United Methodist Church.

Don was an ole fisherman at heart and his lifestyle...

William "Bill" Michael Fahy

Dec 17, 2019

William “Bill” Michael Fahy, 74, of Morehead City, passed away Tuesday, December 17­, 2019, at the Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2019, at St. Egbert Church, officiated by Rev. Thomas Davis.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years,...

Peter John Vidal

Dec 17, 2019

Peter John Vidal, 81, of New Bern, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at this home.

He is survived by his wife, Elisabeth Biederman of the home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Loraine Vidal.

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

Arrangements...

Frances Robinson Willis

Dec 17, 2019

Frances Robinson Willis, 84, of Atlantic, passed away Tuesday, December 17­, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

Frances was a faithful member of Atlantic Missionary Baptist Church where she enjoyed her church family. She was a very caring, giving and dedicated woman who always made the needs of others her priority. Her dedication to her family was best...

Tracy Vaughan

Dec 16, 2019

Tracy Vaughan, 51, of Newport, passed away Monday, December 16­, 2019.

Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Graham Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Riley Robinson of Beaufort; mother, Sharon Vaughan of Newport; father, Jerry Vaughan of Havelock; sisters, Shanna Moshier and...

William "Bill" Alfred Penelli Jr.

Dec 16, 2019

William “Bill” Alfred Penelli Jr., 76, of New Bern, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Newport.

His funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Brice’s Creek Bible Church in James City, officiated by Pastor Judson Howry. Interment will follow at a later...

Cora Davis Willis

Dec 16, 2019

Cora Davis Willis, 83, of Harkers Island, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Red Hill Cemetery, officiated by Billy Paylor.

Cora was born and raised on Harkers Island where she attended the Harkers Island...

M.C. "Sonny" Hooks

Dec 16, 2019

M.C. “Sonny” Hooks, 72, of Newport, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at his home.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Mike Barnhill. Interment will follow at Amariah Garner Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Hooks of the...

Christopher North

Dec 15, 2019

Christopher North, 37, of Rocky Point, passed away Sunday, December 15­, 2019.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. Interment will follow at the Polly Ann Davis Family Cemetery on Harkers Island.

Christopher was an innovative businessman in the field of...

Richard Burton Swain

Dec 15, 2019

Richard Burton Swain, 59, of Newport, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital-Durham.

He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Swain; and son, Richard Ellis Swain.

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

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

John "Jay Cobb" Erwin

Dec 15, 2019

John “Jay Cobb” Erwin, 78, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at his home.

John honorably served in the United States Air Force as a Military Policeman from 1959 until 1963.

There will be a Celebration of Life service at a later date.

John "Jay Cobb" Erwin loved his life...

Cheryl LeMay

Dec 15, 2019

Cheryl LeMay, 78, of Sea Level, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Carteret Health Care.

She was in Home Health Care for over 30 years.

She is survived  by her daughters, Tonya Buchanan and Tiffany Way both of Sea Level; son, Howell Buchanan of Boone; and sister, Sandra Coombes of Sanford.

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Braxton Lee Piner

Dec 14, 2019

Braxton Lee Piner, 76, of Marshallberg, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Vidant Medical Center.

His Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2019, at Smyrna United Methodist Church with Reverend Sunny Limm officiating.

Braxton was a member of the Smyrna United Methodist Church...