Obituaries

Charles Freeman Jones

Charles Freeman Jones

Nov 26, 2019

Charles Freeman Jones, 71, of Morehead City, passed away Tuesday, November 26­, 2019, at his home.

Charles was born March 25, 1948, to Grace Freeman and John Paul Jones.  Morehead City afforded an ideal backdrop for his active childhood and teenage years.  He enjoyed everything the area had to offer, including much time spent at the Atlantic...

Carol Jo Walker

Carol Jo Walker

Nov 26, 2019

Carol Jo Walker, 61, of Morehead City, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at her home.

Her memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at the Salvation Army, officiated by Major Aaron Goldfarb. .

Carol had was previously employed at the Trinity Center and most recently at the Salvation...

Allen Ripley

Allen Ripley

Nov 25, 2019

Allen Ripley, 81, of Cape Carteret, passed away Monday, November 25­, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

His memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Cape Carteret Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Ben Burrows. The family will receive friends following the service.

Allen honorably served our country in the...

Robert "Bobby" Fulton Baker

Robert "Bobby" Fulton Baker

Nov 25, 2019

Robert Fulton Baker, 87, of Straits, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 25, 2019, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing Home, Havelock, N.C.

His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens as a private service....

Irene Simpson Willis

Irene Simpson Willis

Nov 25, 2019

Irene Simpson Willis, 89, of Morehead City, passed away Monday, November 25­, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Rob Pate. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

She is survived by her daughters, Paula Gonsoulin...

Bob C. Willis

Bob C. Willis

Nov 24, 2019

Bob C. Willis, 92, of Broad Creek, passed away Sunday, November 24­, 2019, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Broad Creek Church of God, officiated by Rev. Robbie Strickland. Interment will follow at Broad Creek Community Church.

He is survived...

Charlie Robert Smith

Charlie Robert Smith

Nov 24, 2019

Charlie Robert Smith, 68, of Otway, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 29, at the Lawrence Family Cemetery in Otway, officiated by Rev. Charles Tyler of Island Road Baptist Church.

Charlie was predeceased by his son, Charlie  “Chuckie” Robert Smith,...

Doris Fulcher Bedsworth

Doris Fulcher Bedsworth

Nov 24, 2019

Doris Fulcher Bedsworth, 96, of Morehead City, passed away Sunday, November 24­, 2019, at her home.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Morehead City, officiated by Dr. Nate Leonard and Rev. Darrell Williams. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery.

Doris was a...

Lois Murdoch Bryan

Lois Murdoch Bryan

Nov 24, 2019

Lois Murdoch Bryan, 90, of Newport, passed away Sunday, November 24­, 2019, at Croatan Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2019, at Holly Springs Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Mitchell Parker. Interment will follow at Amariah Garner Cemetery.

Lois was a...

Harold Warren Tippett, Jr.

Harold Warren Tippett, Jr.

Nov 23, 2019

Harold Warren Tippett Jr., 69, of Morehead City NC, died Saturday, November 23, 2019, in the care of the VA Hospital in Durham.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Harold was born in Morehead City, on August 13, 1950, to Harold and Edith Tippett. After graduating from West Carteret...

Glenn Allan Spear

Glenn Allan Spear

Nov 22, 2019

Glenn Spear, 71, of Newport, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019, at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Glenn was raised in Malden, Massachusetts where he graduated from high school. From there, he served in the United...

Benson LeRoy Dudley

Benson LeRoy Dudley

Nov 22, 2019

Benson LeRoy Dudley, 93, of Beaufort, passed away Friday, November 22­, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

A private burial will take place at Carteret Memorial Gardens.

He is survived by his daughters, Ruth LaChance and husband Johnnie of Beaufort, Margaret Ann Merkley and husband Richard of Newport and Tammy June...

F. "Pat" Patrick Ausband

F. "Pat" Patrick Ausband

Nov 22, 2019

F. “Pat” Patrick Ausband, 66, of Beaufort, passed away Friday, November 22­, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family, dear friends and faithful dog, Alex.

His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Ann St. United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Tammy Lee and Rev. Bob Riley.

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Colita Armenica

Colita Armenica

Nov 21, 2019

Colita Armenica, 56, of Newport, passed away Thursday, November 21­, 2019.

Online condolences may be made at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

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

Jesse "Cobb" Jacob Gray

Jesse "Cobb" Jacob Gray

Nov 20, 2019

Jesse “Cobb” Jacob Gray, 85, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at his home.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at Holly Springs Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Mitchell Parker.  Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Newport.

Cobb worked on the...

Jane Willis Dudley

Jane Willis Dudley

Nov 20, 2019

Jane Willis Dudley, 78, of Morehead City, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at the Brookdale Senior Living in Morehead City.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Powell Osteen. Interment will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens.

She was a...

Tommy Floyd McLamb

Tommy Floyd McLamb

Nov 20, 2019

Tommy Floyd McLamb, 67, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, November 20­, 2019, at Carteret Health Care.

Tommy worked with scrap metal doing salvage work for numerous years as well as being a commercial fisherman in his earlier days.

He is survived by his companion and best friend, Lina Panzarella and their fur baby, Spot.

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Brenda Dawn White Provost

Brenda Dawn White Provost

Nov 19, 2019

Brenda Dawn White Provost, 60, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, November 19­, 2019, at Vidant Medical Center.

Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Vanceboro Christian Church, officiated by Pastor Michael Swain.

Brenda will be remembered for her amazing cooking and her hospitality. Her creativity also extended...

Helen Auvil

Helen Auvil

Nov 19, 2019

Helen Auvil, 72, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, November 19­, 2019, at her home.

Helen was an adventurous woman who lived life the fullest and wasn’t afraid to tackle hard jobs. She enjoyed gardening and the seeing the bounty of her labor. Having earned her pilots license, she enjoyed the freedom and beauty of flight and spent...

Ruth Fulk Rhodes

Ruth Fulk Rhodes

Nov 17, 2019

Ruth Fulk Rhodes passed at the age of 89 from a massive stroke at Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, November 17, 2019. She was born on January 22, 1930 and her children had been planning her upcoming 90th birthday party!

A private family service will be held in Emerald Isle, NC on Friday, November 29, 2019....