Obituaries

Braxton Lee Piner

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...

Christopher "Buddy" Lyndon Norris

Christopher "Buddy" Lyndon Norris

Dec 13, 2019

Christopher “Buddy” Norris, 75, of Newport, passed away Friday, December 13­, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Open Door Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Bill Klear.

Buddy was born and raised in Carteret County where he graduated from the Newport Consolidated...

Frank Pruitt Jr.

Frank Pruitt Jr.

Dec 13, 2019

Frank Pruitt Jr., 62, of Calabash, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice House in Bolivia, NC.

The family will celebrate his life privately.

Frank loved his beer, country music and fishing. He loved being on the water as a commercial fisherman off the coast of Morehead City as well...

Robert Earl Eubanks Jr.

Robert Earl Eubanks Jr.

Dec 12, 2019

Robert Earl Eubanks Jr., 59, of Newport, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019, at his home.

The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Munden Funeral Home. Followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. at Gethsemane Memorial Park. The family asks that you dress casual for the...

Debra "Debbie" Garner Brooks

Debra "Debbie" Garner Brooks

Dec 10, 2019

Debra “Debbie” Garner Brooks, 62, of Harkers Island, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Harkers Island United Methodist Church, officiated by Pastor Lee Pittard.

She is survived by her husband, Livingston “Lib” B. Brooks of the home; son, Chris Brooks...

Inga-Lill C. DeRoche

Inga-Lill C. DeRoche

Dec 9, 2019

Inga-Lill C. DeRoche, 84, of Havelock, passed away Monday, December 9­, 2019, at her home.

Her memorial service will be private. Interment will occur at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens.

Igna was born on April 9, 1935 in Helsinki, Finland.

James and Inga’s ashes will be combined so the couple to will be together...

Lt. Col. Frederick "Fred" Ernest Grube, USMC (Ret.)

Lt. Col. Frederick "Fred" Ernest Grube, USMC (Ret.)

Dec 9, 2019

Lt. Col. Frederick “Fred” Ernest Grube, USMC (Ret.), 91, of Cape Carteret, died peacefully on December 9, 2019, in his home surrounded by family and loved ones.

The family will have a private memorial service to honor Lt. Col. Grube’s life.

Fred grew up in New London, Connecticut and graduated from Hobart College. Following graduation,...

Charity Howell Beck

Charity Howell Beck

Dec 6, 2019

Charity Howell Beck, 102, of Morehead City, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 6­, 2019, with her family at her bedside.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Dr. Nate Leonard and Rev. Charles Allard, followed by a...

Stephanie Davis Long

Stephanie Davis Long

Dec 4, 2019

Stephanie Davis Long, 62, of Morehead City, passed away Wednesday, December 4­, 2019, at her home.

Her memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, officiated by Pastor Dennis Evans.

She is survived by her daughter, Gena Davis of Morehead City; brother, William...

Judy Brooks

Judy Brooks

Dec 4, 2019

Judy Willis Brooks, 77, of Gloucester, passed away Wednesday, December 4­, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Virgie Mae Cemetery on Harkers Island, officiated by Pastor Randy Moore.

Judy was proud to be born and raised on Harkers Island. She worked...

Gene Gilbert Bowen Sr.

Gene Gilbert Bowen Sr.

Dec 3, 2019

Gene Gilbert Bowen Sr., 90, of Morehead City, passed away Tuesday, December 3­, 2019, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2019, at Greenwood Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Patrick Whaley.

He is survived by his wife, Betsy Davis Bowen of the home; son, Gene Gilbert Bowen...

Gail A. Pronteau

Gail A. Pronteau

Dec 3, 2019

Gail A. Pronteau, 78, of Newport and formerly of Englewood, Florida, and Ashaway, Rhode Island, passed away Tuesday, December 3­, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

Gail enjoyed a long career of 30 years with the U.S. Postal Service in Ashaway, Rhode Island where she retired from. She was a very artistic woman and enjoyed crafts and crocheting...

Judith Taylor Salter

Judith Taylor Salter

Dec 2, 2019

Judith Taylor Salter, 77, of Sea Level, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019, surrounded by her family at Carteret Health Care.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Sea Level Missionary Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Terry McInnis. Interment will follow at Nelson Bay Cemetery.

Judith...

Henry "Rick" Leonard Brandon Jr.

Henry "Rick" Leonard Brandon Jr.

Dec 1, 2019

Henry “Rick” Leonard Brandon Jr., 62, of Newport, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Carolina East Medical Center.

He is survived by his daughter, Carra Bastien and husband Eric of Havelock and grandson, Chason Seabury.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and...

Joan M. Jennings

Joan M. Jennings

Dec 1, 2019

Ms. Joan M. Jennings, 90, of Havelock, passed away Sunday, December 1­, 2019, at her home.

The family is planning a memorial service at a later date.

She is survived by her sons, David W. Jennings and wife Patricia of Havelock and William L. Jennings and wife Donna of Huber, Ohio; 5 grandchildren; and 7...

Sandra Hostetter Dean

Sandra Hostetter Dean

Nov 29, 2019

Sandra Hostetter Dean, 75, of Cedar Point, NC peacefully passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at her home.

A time to celebrate her life will be forthcoming.

Sandra was born and raised in Lexington, Virginia. She graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She met her future husband while on...

Marcia Rose Burger Cox

Marcia Rose Burger Cox

Nov 29, 2019

Marcia Rose Burger Cox, of Bayboro, passed away Friday November 29, 2019 at her home.

She is survived by her loving husband James E. Cox Jr., two sisters Janet Krause, Janis Burger, special friends Mickey and her beloved dog Mila. She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Florence Burger.

Born in Greenly...

Barbara Ann McGowan Lewis

Barbara Ann McGowan Lewis

Nov 29, 2019

Barbara Ann McGowan Lewis, 80, Harkers Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29­, 2019, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House, with her family by her side.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Grace Holiness Church, officiated by Pastor Curtis Going. Interment will follow at Lewis Cemetery on...

Nell Hoogendam

Nell Hoogendam

Nov 28, 2019

Nellie “Nell” Hoogendam, 99, of the Carolina Pines community, died on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at her home.

A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at First United Methodist Church in Havelock. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow...

Julian Alvarado Jr.

Julian Alvarado Jr.

Nov 27, 2019

Julian Alvarado, 76, of Havelock, passed away Wednesday, November 27­, 2019, at the Durham VA Medical Center.

His memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at USMC Base Chapel at Cherry Point.

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

Arrangements by Munden Funeral...